mtl008 Chapter 41 Who did you say brought her back?
Chapter 41 Who did you say brought her back?
Qin Ye thought so too. He knew how formidable Qin Wan was, and he also knew how arrogant she was. He was afraid that this was truly a mess she had made herself.
But even so, shouldn't the older brothers just leave it at that?
Seeing that Qin Huai and Qin Lang didn't seem to be in a hurry, he became anxious.
"Father, Wan'er has been in the palace for three days. Why hasn't the Marquis's mansion come forward to rescue her during these three days?"
How could Qin Huai not want to save him?
However, the Empress's explanation was that she appreciated Qin Wan's filial piety and allowed her to pray for the old lady, which was considered a favor to outsiders.
If one rashly begs the Empress for forgiveness, it will only displease her and may result in even harsher punishment.
Qin Huai also inquired about it and found out that it was nothing more than having Qin Wan copy scriptures in Cining Palace, which would also be a good opportunity to temper Qin Wan's temperament.
Let her know what she should and shouldn't say afterward.
He treated this as a lesson for Qin Wan and persuaded everyone in the Marquis's mansion to ignore the matter. Now, the only one left to persuade was Qin Ye.
"You don't need to worry about Wan'er's affairs. I know what I'm doing. However, you must not let your grandmother know about this. If she asks, just say that Wan'er went out of town with the third brother these past few days."
Qin Ye was still a little worried, but then he thought, "Oh well, the person is just copying scriptures in Cining Palace. They should be back once they're done."
Let's ask the Fourth Prince what exactly happened later.
Before the conversation had even ended, a servant's urgent cry rang out.
"My lord, my lord, the fourth young lady is back! The fourth young lady is back!"
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"See, I told you she was fine!" Qin Huai was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation.
The servant scrambled into the study, his face filled with anxiety and panic. "My lord, something terrible has happened! The Fourth Miss is unconscious and was brought back by the Fifth Prince."
"What?" everyone exclaimed in surprise. The calm from before vanished instantly, replaced by anxiety.
The three of them walked faster than the other, all heading towards Wanyue Courtyard.
Qin Huai cared about Qin Wan, but as the head of the household, he still had to act like a master of the house. He stopped at the gate and asked the gatekeeper.
Where is the Fifth Prince?
The servant replied, "After the Fifth Prince brought the Fourth Miss back, he left without even entering the gate, saying that if he was any later he would miss the circus outside the city."
"When Wan'er was sent back, did anyone see her?"
Qin Huai was somewhat worried. Although the Fifth Prince was also His Majesty's son, princes were also ranked. The Fifth Prince's birth mother was just a low-ranking concubine who was extremely unfavored, which also meant that the Fifth Prince was not favored by the Emperor.
But the fifth prince seemed oblivious, showing no ambition and spending his days playing and frolicking; he must have something wrong with his head.
If it weren't for his status as a prince, probably no one would take him seriously.
Qin Huai was worried that if Qin Wan was seen by outsiders when the Fifth Prince sent her back, and the matter got out, it would probably affect Wan'er's reputation.
She is the legitimate daughter of a marquis's family; she absolutely cannot marry a useless and brainless prince.
Qin Huai was still thinking about using Qin Wan's marriage to solidify the Marquis's position in the future.
"I made a point of keeping an eye on it, and when it was returned, no one saw it!"
Hearing this, Qin Huai breathed a sigh of relief, then threatened, "You lot, keep your mouths shut. If I find out anyone is talking about this behind my back, I'll hold you accountable."
"Yes, I understand!"
Here.
Wanyue Courtyard.
"Miss, Miss, wake up!" Wan Shuang cried, tears streaming down her face, holding Qin Wan's hand, which felt frighteningly hot.
"Wan'er, Wan'er..."
Upon hearing this, Han Shu rushed over. She never expected that she would fall into a coma after just one trip to the palace.
"Madam, Madam, let this old man examine Miss!" The physician finally spoke up after trying several times to find a spot.
Han Shu hurriedly made way for them, and Wan Shuang also pushed aside the person blocking her way.
However, the movement seemed a bit too forceful, causing Han Shu to stumble back two steps. Fortunately, Su Yan'er caught her from behind, otherwise she might have fallen to the ground.
However, Su Yan'er had no intention of letting Wan Shuang off the hook.
"Wan Shuang, I know you're worried about Fourth Sister's matter, but you can't push your aunt!"
Evening Frost was stunned. What shoving?
It was just a light touch, how did it become so serious in her mouth?
"Miss Yan'er, please be careful with your words. It was my fault just now. I accidentally bumped into Madam, but I was worried about your health. Please forgive me!"
Wan Shuang is only worried about her young mistress now and doesn't want to get entangled with Su Yan'er. Otherwise, she would definitely have a good talk with her about what push and shove means and what an accident means.
"As a servant, even if you are worried about Fourth Sister, you can't act like this. Your aunt is kind and won't hold it against you, but that doesn't mean you can twist the truth like this!" Su Yan'er frowned, looking like she was standing up for Han Shu.
“Miss Yan’er, my young lady is still unconscious. If you really care, please shut up. Otherwise, please leave!” Wan Shuang’s voice was a little louder.
Su Yan'er immediately looked aggrieved, and tears were about to fall.
"Wan Shuang, Yan'er was just asking a couple of questions, why are you so fierce? How dare you, a servant, challenge your master? I only let bygones be bygones for Wan'er's sake. Now get out and kneel down!" Han Shu said fiercely.
Wan Shuang knew she was just a maid and had no say, but she was worried about Qin Wan, so she knelt down and said.
"Madam, you knew that Miss was ill before she entered the palace, but you still let her in. She was confined in the palace for three days. I don't know how Miss endured those three days."
"Young lady is currently suffering greatly from a persistent high fever and is in a deep coma. I accept the punishment you have given me, Madam, but I beg your permission to serve Young lady until she wakes up before I receive my punishment!"
After saying that, he kowtowed to Han Shu and begged for mercy.
They were so noisy that the physician couldn't concentrate on his diagnosis, so he interrupted.
"Madam, I need some peace and quiet. Please wait outside for a moment!"
Han Shu dared not delay Qin Wan's treatment, so she immediately dismissed everyone in the room.
"Leave one person to support the young lady; I will be giving her acupuncture later!"
"Auntie, Fourth Sister is ill, and I am unable to do anything for her. Please allow me to stay..."
Before Su Yan'er could finish speaking, Wan Shuang had already gotten up and gone to the physician's side.
"Physician, do you need me to do anything? I know where the young lady is injured!"
"Alright, then turn the young lady's body to the side!"
Before Su Yan'er could finish speaking, Wan Shuang was already busy.
Han Shu didn't say anything, but looked at Qin Wan with concern. Yes, she knew Qin Wan was sick.
But didn't his fever subside when he entered the palace? And didn't the Marquis say that he was just copying scriptures in the palace?
How could someone who was merely copying scriptures become so seriously ill after returning home?