Shangguan Wan Ning's expression suddenly changed, and she immediately supported Mu Jingrui, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. "How are you? How could this happen?"
She didn't feel anything strange when she saw Mu Jingrui just now. Why did it suddenly become so serious?
"Let's go quickly..." Mu Jingrui held on for a breath and held Shangguan Wan Ning's hand tightly, "If another powerful enemy attacks me now, I'm afraid... I won't be able to protect you..."
"Isn't there still me?" Zheng Zhixing felt that he had been ignored, so he was a little dissatisfied. But he thought that if Mu Jingrui hadn't come to the rescue just now, he might have been killed.
He was a little lacking in confidence. After meeting Mu Jingrui's sharp eyes, he touched his nose and consciously walked to Mu Jingrui's other side. Under the cover of the night, he helped Mu Jingrui move forward.
The three of them successfully found the horses tied under the tree and hurried back to the capital overnight.
This time, the journey went smoothly, and the three of them returned to the capital soon.
Shangguan Wan Ning and Zheng Zhixing escorted Mu Jingrui back to Mu Mansion, and Mu Jingyan immediately sent someone to report Xiao Yujue.
Xiao Yujue was overjoyed when he learned about it. Not only did he come to visit him in person, but he also brought the imperial doctor from the palace to treat his injuries.
Shangguan Wan Ning returned home and immediately asked Lu Tong to find the suitcase she had brought back.
She found the evidence that Mu Jingrui said among the pile of clothes that Lu Tong had not sorted out. She was shocked after reading it.
The number recorded above and the courtiers involved were enough to cause an earthquake in the court.
No wonder Li Dahai is so nervous.
Shangguan Wan Ning took a deep breath to calm down, took the things in her hands and went to find her father. She met Aunt Zhao at the door of her father's study.
"Miss." Aunt Zhao saluted Shangguan Wan Ning.
For some reason, Shangguan Wan Ning always felt that she was a little perfunctory and seemed not as respectful as before.
"Miss, what do you want to see me for?" Aunt Zhao flicked the handkerchief in her hand, her tone seemed to be asking, but it was a bit arrogant and careless.
This made Shangguan Wan Ning feel very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but frown.
"I have something to tell dad. If my aunt has nothing important to do, please come back."
Aunt Zhao smiled slightly and made a gesture, and the maid next to her took two steps forward.
Aunt Zhao opened the box and found several plates of exquisite pastries inside. She said triumphantly: "I don't care, the food can be delivered anytime. I'm just... afraid that the master will be unhappy. Otherwise... the eldest lady will still be there."
Come back later so as not to displease the master."
Shangguan Wan Ning was stunned.
In her memory, although Shangguan Xiaoxiao sometimes showed arrogance inadvertently, Aunt Zhao had always been a cautious person.
Why...she seems to be different after being away from home for half a year?
"Auntie, sir, please come in."
Liu Laoliu, Shangguanyue's personal book boy, came out and said to Aunt Zhao with a smile.
Aunt Zhao walked past Shangguan Wan Ning with a meaningful smile.
Shangguan Wan Ning was a little angry and followed Aunt Zhao inside, but was stopped by Liu Laoliu.
"Uncle Six?"
"Miss, how about... you can come back in the afternoon. I probably don't have time to see you right now."
Liu Laoliu's words were exactly the same as Aunt Zhao's. This made Shangguan Wan Ning anxious and angry.
She suppressed the anger in her heart. "Uncle Six, I have something urgent to see my father. Please inform me."
Liu Laoliu knew Shangguan Wanning, and she had a stubborn personality. If Shangguan Yue did not refuse her in person, she might not give up.
"Then please wait a moment, Miss."
After Liu Laoliu finished speaking, he walked into the study room and walked out after a while, with a troubled expression on his face.
Shangguan Wan Ning suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"Miss, the master said that I don't want to meet you for the time being. Please go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning was puzzled. She was unwilling and was about to force her way in, but Liu Laoliu stopped her calmly.
He lowered his voice and said: "Miss, if you go in at this time, I'm afraid nothing can be discussed. It's better to wait a little longer. Under the same roof, there is always a chance to meet."
Shangguan Wan Ning saw an unusual hint in Liu Laoliu's eyes.
She calmed down immediately.
"Thank you Uncle Six. I was reckless just now. Uncle Six, please don't take it to heart."
Mr. Liu smiled and waved his hands carelessly.
He just liked Shangguan Wan Ning's obvious intelligence.
Shangguan Wan Ning left her father's yard and went back to her room. She immediately called in several senior nuns at home to inquire about the situation.
"Did anything happen at home during the six months I was away?"
"Change? There is nothing unexpected. Not long after you left, eldest lady, my wife's condition was good or bad, and there was no one to take care of the family affairs, so my wife asked Aunt Zhao to learn to be a housekeeper."
"Yes, Aunt Zhao was in a hurry at first, so the second lady often came back to help, and then gradually things got better. The master was so happy that he often stayed in Aunt Zhao's room to spend the night."
"I don't know when it started. When the master didn't go back to the morning, he had to ask Aunt Zhao to prepare snacks for him and deliver them in person. The master was in the study dealing with official documents, and Aunt Zhao was waiting by his side."
Shangguan Wan Ning was secretly surprised. This was something that had never happened to her in her previous life.
"No wonder, when I came back this time, I found that her clothes were much more expensive. It turned out that she made a lot of money while running the house."
"Miss, that's not the case. Aunt Zhao, the housekeeper, is very careful about her accounts and is very open about her accounts. The clothes and jewelry she wears were all sent back to her by Miss Second."
This surprised Shangguan Wan Ning again.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao must have obtained Xiao Zhenting's permission for taking so many things back to honor his mother.
But……
Xiao Zhenting doesn't seem to be in love with the official Xiaoxiao.
Shangguan Wan Ning's thoughts were a little confused. She dismissed several nuns, thought about it carefully, and still had no clue, so she came to her mother's room.
Madam Shangguan had just finished drinking the medicine. When she saw her daughter walking in, she waved to her.
Mother and daughter sat opposite each other, Shangguan Wan Ning felt heartbroken when she looked at her mother's thin and haggard face.
"Mom, during the period when I was away...dad, was he...not good to you?"
"Silly girl, how could this happen?" Mrs. Shangguan felt sad. The fleeting sadness in her eyes still could not escape Shangguan Wan Ning's sharp gaze. "Don't think too much. Your father and I have always had a good relationship over the years.
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"real?"
"real."
Mrs. Shangguan smiled lightly and said: "It is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, not to mention... I am so weak that I really can't do much to help him..."