She glanced around, but didn't see Aunt Chun. Without asking any further questions, she quickly put on a smile.
"Young Miss, Madam was overjoyed to hear of your return and sent me to welcome you."
Wen Wan glanced at the person beside her; there was only one person there. What was there to say about welcoming her?
She was unwilling, but remembering Jia Shaoyang's previous instructions, she suppressed her temper and smiled gently.
“I also miss my mother very much. I encountered some accidents on the way, but thanks to the help of the fifth young master of the Yukang Marquis’s mansion, otherwise I was afraid I would never be able to see my mother again.”
As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she quickly raised a handkerchief to lightly dab at the corners of her eyes.
The old woman wasn't quite sure what was going on.
All that is known is that on the way back to the old house with the eldest daughter, she and Aunt Chun suddenly left a note and ran away, saying that they wanted to go back on their own.
However, no news of their return came from the old house.
The lady was afraid that the Earl would blame her if he found out, so she didn't dare to say that the person was missing and even helped to cover it up.
It wasn't until the two illegitimate sons from the old mansion were brought to the mansion and the news leaked out that the Earl learned that the eldest daughter was missing. He then flew into a rage and forbade anyone to search for her in a big way.
Even the lady of the house was caught in the crossfire.
Now, there are signs that the illegitimate sons and daughters in the household are starting to rise in status, and the old women are also worried about the mistress.
Now that I hear this, could there be some hidden story behind it?
She could only bow her head to Jia Shaoyang by the car and say, “Thank you very much, Mr. Jia, for escorting our young lady home. Our lady said that she will definitely prepare a generous gift and visit us to express her gratitude another day.”
Anyone with a modicum of intelligence could hear the veiled message of dismissal in those words.
Jia Shaoyang naturally understood.
His eyes dimmed, but his face remained respectful and humble.
"Madam, you're too kind. It was just a small favor. Now that Miss Wen has returned home safely, and it's getting late, I won't bother you any longer and will return to my residence first."
His tactful behavior earned him the old woman's respect.
They thought this person was alright, but unfortunately he was an illegitimate son and not good enough for their eldest daughter.
Upon hearing this, Wen Wan became somewhat anxious.
"Young... Fifth Young Master has traveled a long way to escort me home. How can I not come in? Please come into the mansion with me and treat me with courtesy."
Without Jia Shaoyang by her side, how would she deal with An Yuanbo? What if she gave herself away?
The old woman frowned.
Jia Shaoyang used gentle words to comfort him.
“Miss Wen, you flatter me. The Yukang Marquis’s Mansion and the Anyuan Marquis’s Mansion have been friends for generations. It is only right that we help you when you are in trouble. We do not deserve such a generous gift. Besides, Miss Wen has had a long journey. I am sure Madam has been looking forward to your visit for a long time. I will not disturb you any longer. If there is an opportunity another day, I will pay you a visit.”
After saying that, he remounted his horse, nodded to the old woman, and rode away.
The Earl's residences were basically in the same area, with the Yukang Earl's residence and the Anyuan Earl's residence just across the street from each other.
Upon seeing this, the old woman had a better impression of him.
Wen Wan wanted to say something, but her sleeve was gently tugged by a maid, who shook her head slightly at her.
The maids, servants, and guards who accompanied her were all arranged by Jia Shaoyang.
She was extremely flustered and had no choice but to obey for now.
She took a deep breath, and with the help of a maid, got off the carriage. She followed the old woman into the mansion, and took a small path to Cen's courtyard.
Her furtive and clandestine behavior fueled her anger, yet she dared not retaliate.
Inside the main room, Madam Cen had long been restless, pacing back and forth, glancing outside every now and then.
When the group reached the entrance of the main room.
Cen paused, staring blankly.
At the maid's prompting, Wen Wan suppressed her nervousness, sniffed, and tears immediately fell. Her voice choked as she let out a soft cry.
"Mother~"
Upon hearing this, Cen finally snapped out of her daze, her eyes reddening and filled with tears. She immediately stepped forward to greet her.
"Wan'er, you're finally back! I was so worried about you. Where have you been all this time? Why are you being so willful? What would I do if something happened to you?"
Wen Wan stepped forward quickly, meeting Cen Shi's outstretched arms, but instead of embracing them, she knelt down with a thud.
"Mother, I almost didn't make it back... Waaah!" she said, hugging Cen's leg and crying pitifully.
Cen put her arm around her shoulder and patted her gently, tears streaming down her face. "What nonsense are you talking about? You're back safe and sound. Don't be so willful in the future."
Wen Wan raised her head, her expression a mixture of anger and sorrow. "Mother, I didn't leave on my own. It was Aunt Chun and others who drugged me and took me away!"
"What!" Cen was startled, staring at her in astonishment. "Why...why?"
Aunt Chun was her personal maid who came with her as part of her dowry.
She was sent to the Earl as a bed warmer to prevent him from having affairs or giving other concubines an opportunity when she was pregnant.
Even after she became a concubine, she served the mother and daughter diligently every day and was sensible enough not to meddle with the Earl.
Madam Cen was quite satisfied with Consort Chun.
The only thing I'm unhappy about is that this time they let the young lady leave the group without sending her a single word.
Now it turns out that she deliberately took the person away.
For a moment, Madam Cen couldn't process what was going on; she couldn't understand Aunt Chun's purpose in doing this.
Wenwan sobbed softly.
"It was because she was your person that my daughter was not on guard against her and fell into her trap. If my daughter hadn't been quick-witted and found a chance to escape halfway, she would have almost lost her life after going through many twists and turns to avoid being hunted down. Fortunately, she met the Fifth Young Master Jia who was out hunting and was saved. Sob sob."
Cen felt her heart clench with anxiety as she listened, fully able to imagine how terrifying it must have been.
She shouted angrily, "How dare she! How could she dare! Where is she now? I want to ask her what I have done to wrong her that made her harm my daughter like this!"
She still can't understand why Aunt Chun did that.
Could it be that he has been holding a grudge since his conflict with his daughter some time ago?
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