She asked Heying to bring a map and searched on it.
Shunshengchuan East City is ninety li away from Weizhou City.
The earthquake in Weizhou destroyed the stables in Shunshengchuan East City, which was 90 miles away.
How severe must the earthquake have been in Weizhou?
Xiao Bin... is in Weizhou.
Her breathing paused for a few moments.
I was so flustered that I couldn't control myself.
He Ying understood her worry and immediately whispered words of comfort:
"This servant will immediately send someone to inquire, Your Highness, please do not panic."
Su Wanwan finally came to her senses and forced a smile at Madam Qiu with a pale face.
Seeing that she was distracted, Madam Qiu did not want to disturb her any further and got up to take her leave.
At this moment, Madam Wen and Miss Wen also came over to say goodbye.
Su Wanwan looked around the field, but Gu Ziyu had already left.
Su Wanwan asked meaningfully:
"The Emperor said that the Second Young Master Gu is his study companion in the Eastern Palace, and he wants to arrange a good marriage for him."
"What do you think, Madam Wen and Miss Wen?"
Madam Wen beamed with joy and said, "My husband previously praised the Second Young Master Gu for his knowledge of military strategy and said he was a talented general."
"Any girl who marries him will be truly blessed."
The extraordinary status of the Duke of Baoguo's mansion goes without saying.
As for Gu Ziyu himself, although he could not inherit the title, he was, after all, the eldest grandson of the Duke of Baoguo's family.
With his outstanding personal abilities and having served as the emperor's study companion in the Eastern Palace, how could he not be destined for wealth and honor in the future?
The Wen family and Madam Wen were naturally happy to form this marriage alliance.
In other words, the Wen family is willing to form a marriage alliance with the Duke of Baoguo's family.
The matter is more than half done.
Su Wanwan felt a slight sense of relief and looked at Miss Wen.
Miss Wen's face turned pale, her eyes showed resistance, and she pursed her lips slightly.
It seems like they were unwilling.
Su Wanwan still didn't want to force a marriage that would create a miserable couple, so she smiled and gently persuaded her:
"If Shuyi has any thoughts, please feel free to speak them."
Shuyi is Miss Wen's given name.
Madam Wen gave Wen Shuyi a warning look, signaling her not to speak carelessly.
However, Wen Shuyi was a woman of her own mind. Her little face flushed with excitement, and she mustered her courage to say:
"It is true that the Second Young Master Gu is a good match. However, I do not ask my future husband to be prominent or noble, but only that he be single-minded."
These words caused Madam Wen's expression to change instantly, and she looked at Su Wanwan's face with trepidation.
Who in the entire capital doesn't know that Gu Er likes Su Wanwan?
There were also widespread scandals involving adultery.
Su Wanwan's eyes narrowed slightly, she nodded, and simply said:
"Rumors stop with the wise. Shuyi should still think carefully and not miss the opportunity."
The rumors about Gu Ziyu and her were rampant in the capital. It's likely that Wen Shuyi had heard about them, which is why she said she was "undistracted."
Madam Wen understood the matchmaking intention in Su Wanwan's words and quickly agreed:
"Your Majesty, rest assured, our Wen family would be more than happy to form a marriage alliance with the Duke of Baoguo's mansion."
A hint of resentment flashed in Miss Wen's eyes, but she remained silent.
Su Wanwan did not immediately express her opinion, but only said:
"His Majesty said that this matter should be handled in a way that satisfies everyone, and there is no need to rush it."
"Madam Wen and Miss Shuyi should go back and think it over first."
After Madam Wen and Wen Shuyi left, Madam Yu came to say goodbye with her two daughters, Yun Jie'er and Xuan Jie'er.
Su Wanwan simply smiled and had someone select a pot of various camellias and peonies to send to the Yang family.
Xuan'er was overjoyed, clinging to Su Wanwan's arm and unwilling to let go, saying:
“Chen’er couldn’t go to the palace today. He’ll definitely cry his eyes out with envy when he gets back.”
Su Wanwan thought for a moment, then had someone bring her a kaleidoscope and asked Xuan Jie'er to take it back to Chen Ge'er.
What was given to Sister Yun was an extremely beautiful ruby hairpin.
Mrs. Yu accepted the gifts without hesitation, laughing and joking:
"You seem to get along well with these two little ones, but it's a pity you can't even earn Aunt Sheng's money, you're losing out big time."
Because Su Wanwan recognized Yang Ting as her teacher, all the children in the Yang family addressed her as their peer.
Now, the sworn sisterhood between Madam Yu and Su Wanwan has become nothing but empty words.
Su Wanwan smiled and said, "I do like children."
After Madam Yu and the others left, stepmother Yang stayed with Wan Ying.
Su Wanwan invited them to Kunning Palace for tea.
Yang was somewhat reserved and hesitant to relax.
She and Su Wanwan had spent too little time together and were not familiar with each other.
Su Wanying, on the other hand, complained anxiously:
"Sister, after you got married, your second uncle locked himself in his study and wouldn't eat."
“Every day I just boil pear soup. I don’t add any sugar, it doesn’t taste good at all, but he drinks it with great relish.”
Su Wanwan didn't speak, but simply lowered her eyes.
The pear soup she made for her father was smashed by him.
Su Wanying said, "Sister, it's not that Second Uncle doesn't like you, he just keeps it to himself. Please don't be angry with him, okay?"
Su Wanwan said calmly, "I'm not angry. I'm just happy to see you all."
Stepmother Yang took out a box and handed it to Su Wanwan:
“These are your mother’s belongings. I found them by chance in my hometown of Luoyang. After thinking it over, I think it’s best to give them to you.”
Su Wanwan took the box, her slender fingers gently tracing the surface of the nanmu wood box, but she didn't rush to open it.
After Yang and Su Wanying left, she dismissed everyone around her before opening the box.
Inside was just a thin sheet of paper.
The paper is yellowed, indicating it's been around for some years.
The handwriting is delicate and weak, suggesting it was written by a woman with a frail constitution.
The first four words catch the eye: "My beloved daughter, Wanwan..."
When Heying returned, it was already dark.
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