However, they tried to get information about Su Wanwan from her indirectly.
They even used her name to send doctors and medicines, and gave Su Wanwan all sorts of snacks and trinkets to cheer her up.
Newly picked plum branches, silk lanterns for the Lantern Festival, painted clay dolls, beautiful kites, and steaming hot snacks.
This forced her to lie and cover for Su Wanwan when she went to see him.
She then realized that he, who was usually aloof and unapproachable, also had a side that was caring and considerate.
But she was burning with jealousy.
She deliberately told Su Wanwan that he would accompany Xia Xueyi to admire the plum blossoms today and to see the lanterns tomorrow.
Seeing Su Wanwan's face turn pale, she felt much better.
Unexpectedly, Su Wanwan soon got married and left the capital, and the Empress Dowager also passed away.
She had very few chances to see Lu Xingjian again, very few indeed.
Today I rode in the same carriage with Lu Xingjian. He was polite, calm and elegant.
However, his occasional moments of absent-mindedness still revealed his inner coldness and alienation.
Zhou Wanxiu felt a pang of bitterness in her heart, but dared not show it in the slightest.
When the carriage arrived near the estate of the Marquis of Changning, Zhou Wanxiu had a sudden inspiration and made a remark.
"Aunt Wan is recuperating at the farm. May I go to see her?"
Lu Xingjian remained calm and composed.
"nature."
However.
Su Wanwan was not at the estate; the servants said she had gone out riding.
Being able to ride a horse means the illness has been cured.
It was getting late, and Zhou Wanxiu felt very embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, why don't we return to the city first and come to see Aunt Wan again next time?"
Lu Xingjian was quite patient.
No rush.
...
When Su Wanwan and Gu Ziyu returned to the manor, it was already dark.
She wasn't quite skilled at dismounting, so Gu Ziyu quickly came to her side to protect her.
She lost her balance upon landing and fell to the ground.
Gu Ziyu reached out and caught her, her warm and soft body falling into his arms.
A delicate fragrance wafted from her.
Gu Ziyu stood frozen in place, her face flushed red, so nervous that she didn't know what to do.
Zhou Wanxiu's panicked voice suddenly rang out from behind: "Aunt Wan."
Turning my head, I saw Zhou Wanxiu standing at the door.
There was also a tall and handsome figure, backlit, whose face was obscured.
Su Wanwan stiffened for a moment.
She would still recognize that figure even if it turned to ashes.
It was Lu Xingjian.
He did indeed come.
But... it's really not the right time.
Zhou Wanxiu shivered; she was nearly scared to death when she saw Lu Xingjian's expressionless profile.
He immediately rushed over and pulled Su Wanwan and Gu Ziyu apart, whispering:
"Why are you only getting back now? We've been waiting for you for ages."
Su Wanwan did not speak.
Gu Ziyu blushed and smiled, then bowed and said:
"Why is the Emperor here?"
Zhou Wanxiu is a member of the Zhou family, so it's perfectly reasonable for her to come and visit Su Wanwan.
Lu Xingjian's appearance here is quite unexpected.
"Have you hugged enough?"
Lu Xingjian ignored his question, his gaze cold and icy.
Gu Ziyu scratched his head sheepishly and grinned:
"Sister Wanwan just learned to ride a horse and isn't very skilled yet, so I helped her."
"You're really enjoying yourself."
Lu Xingjian's icy tone sent a chill down one's spine.
Gu Ziyu realized that she had indeed overstepped her bounds just now.
But it was just a moment of panic, and I didn't realize that I was really wrong.
Sister Wanwan didn't mind at all.
Your Majesty, isn't your concern a bit excessive?
He glanced at Su Wanwan with concern.
"Wanwan is too tired, let her sit down and rest first."
Lu Xingjian's cold gaze then turned to Su Wanwan.
Her face was visibly exhausted.
The estate manager came over to make arrangements: "Dinner is ready, please take your seats, distinguished guests."
Su Wanwan was already starving, her stomach practically sticking to her back, and she only said:
"I'm too tired and need to rest. You can do as you please."
The atmosphere became unusually cold and awkward.
Zhou Wanxiu was so anxious she wanted to jump up and down, and she also planned to slip away: "Aunt Wan, I'll stay with you."
Gu Ziyu followed behind Su Wanwan, offering her words of comfort and concern.
"I've had dinner delivered to your room. There's fresh venison from the Gu family; it's good for your spleen and energy, just what you need..."
Lu Xingjian gestured for the eunuch to stop him, his voice cold and icy.
"Mind your place."
Gu Ziyu's face was full of arrogance and resentment, but he had no choice but to stop and turn to look at Lu Xingjian.
He thought to himself, "I'm concerned about my future wife, Your Majesty, what business is it of yours?"
The next moment.
Lu Xingjian moved forward very quickly.
He swept past Gu Ziyu and Zhou Wanxiu with lightning speed, pulling Su Wanwan, who was about to collapse, into his arms.
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