NFBE Chapter 212: Flowers Blooming on the Road
Chapter 212: Flowers Blooming on the Road
"Madam, a letter from the Marquis."
Ling He handed the envelope to Wen Jiayue.
Wen Jiayue took it and casually opened it.
I thought Shen Fuhan's letter would be longer and longer, like before, but this time it was only a brief four words—
Flowers bloom along the path.
Wen Jiayue stared at those four words for a long time, speechless.
If you're going back to Beijing, then go back to Beijing. Why be so vague about it?
She put the letter away and asked, "Guard Ling, have you and Qianqian made up?"
Ling He shook his head.
It's been almost a month, and his wife still hasn't sent Xi'er to bring him food.
Wen Jiayue sighed, "Didn't you do anything?"
Ling He thought for a moment and said, "A couple of days ago, I came up with a plan, but my wife seems even angrier."
Wen Jiayue quickly asked, "What method?"
What did he do to make the good-tempered Qianqian even angrier?
Ling He said, "I tried to buy her lunch and dinner with money, but she not only refused, she has also ignored me for the past two days."
Wen Jiayue: "..."
It's truly hopeless; there's no way to carve out rotten wood.
She said earnestly, "Some things cannot be measured by money."
Ling He didn't quite understand and looked at her with a confused expression.
Wen Jiayue said, "In short, by doing this, you are ruining her feelings."
Ling He still didn't understand, and said anxiously, "Please enlighten me, Madam."
Wen Jiayue pondered for a moment and gave an example.
"If the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion were to fall into ruin, and the Marquis were penniless, and at that time he asked you to do something that might cost you your life, would you do it or not?"
Ling Heyi said righteously, "Of course I will do it. My life was given to me by the Marquis, and I would gladly die for him!"
Wen Jiayue asked, "So how much silver are you planning to ask the Marquis for?"
Ling He was taken aback for a moment: "Of course, we won't take a single penny."
"This is how you show your affection for the Marquis, while Qianqian's affection for you is expressed through her daily lunches and dinners. You're using money to buy it; aren't you just wasting her feelings?"
Ling He said thoughtfully, "So that's why she got even angrier."
Seeing that he finally understood, Wen Jiayue almost couldn't help but applaud herself.
She pressed on, asking again, "What do you plan to do now?"
Ling He pondered for a long time before finally saying, "This subordinate does not know."
Wen Jiayue rubbed her forehead, feeling a bit of a headache.
"After the Marquis returns to the manor, you should go back after your shift, take Qianqian around, apologize to her, and say a few kind words."
Actually, this matter is not a big deal at all; all Qianqian wants is Ling He's attitude.
Almost a month has passed, and Ling He still hasn't made any move, which only makes her angrier.
If they don't have a proper talk, this family will fall apart sooner or later.
Ling He clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Yes."
Wen Jiayue then prepared to return to her room; by this time, Zhao Zhao should be awake.
She turned around and saw Cai'er walking towards her.
Cai'er curtsied slightly, saying, "Greetings, Madam."
She dressed properly as a maid, but with a touch of ingenuity, she had a white jasmine flower pinned to her hair.
Wen Jiayue asked with a smile, "Where are you headed?"
“This servant…” Cai’er stammered, “This servant will go find Guard Wu.”
As she spoke, her face turned completely red.
Wen Jiayue was stunned for a moment, then immediately turned around and said with a smile, "It seems that Cai'er's good news is coming soon. When you get married, I will give you a dowry."
Cai'er covered her face, said "Thank you, Madam," and ran out in a flash.
After thinking for a moment, Wen Jiayue went to ask Ling He who Wu the guard was.
Cai'er is now considered a member of the main courtyard, so she needs to carefully select the person she loves.
Ling He said, "Wu Wei is from the capital, nineteen years old, eight feet tall. His grandmother and parents are still alive. He has four siblings, and he is the second oldest. He has an older brother and younger siblings..."
“Tell me about his personality first,” Wen Jiayue had to interrupt him.
Ling He said, "He has a gentle nature, is courteous, and never argues with anyone."
The main criterion was that he never snatched the food his wife brought him; instead, he would politely ask for permission before eating.
Since Ling He had said so, Wen Jiayue felt somewhat relieved.
Upon entering the side room, Zhao Zhao had just woken up and was listlessly lying in her wet nurse's arms trying to rouse herself.
Upon seeing her mother, she reached out to hug her.
Wen Jiayue smiled and picked up her daughter.
In one month, Zhao Zhao will be one year old, and she has gained quite a bit of weight.
Wen Jiayue hadn't hugged her for two or three days, so she took a deep breath and held her firmly in her arms.
Zhao Zhao seemed to find it amusing and giggled.
Wen Jiayue tapped her little nose: "You just like to laugh at your mother, don't you?"
Zhao Zhao smiled even more happily, revealing her six little baby teeth neatly, looking adorable.
Wen Jiayue gently patted her little head and looked at the wet nurse.
"Has Cai'er been going to see that Guard Wu a lot lately?"
The wet nurse's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied, "Replying to Madam, Cai'er only goes when she has free time, and she has never neglected to take care of Miss."
Cai'er is well-behaved and obedient. Although she has not yet given birth, she is quick to learn how to take care of children, and her wet nurse likes her very much.
So when the lady asked, she couldn't help but say a few words in defense.
Wen Jiayue said, "Of course I know, but I'm a little curious about Cai'er and that Guard Wu. How come she suddenly has someone she likes?"
The wet nurse said, "Miss Cai'er just mentioned a few days ago that Guard Wu seems to be from her hometown, and he usually takes good care of her."
Wen Jiayue felt even more relieved upon hearing this. It seemed that Cai'er's judgment was quite good; she knew Guard Wu well and he had a good temperament.
She was just a little worried that if the old lady found out about this, she wouldn't know how she would treat Cai'er.
When Shen Fuhan returns, she needs to tell him so they can make plans as soon as possible.
The following day at noon, Shen Fuhan returned to the capital with a grand procession.
However, this display of power was not prepared for him, but for Pei Huaijin, who was traveling with him.
The Duke of Qi, who was always low-key, led his entire family to Shiliting to welcome his eldest son, whom he had not seen for nine years, back to the capital in a grand manner.
Within an hour, the news had spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Wen Jiayue had already experienced this once, so when she heard about it again, she just smiled.
She methodically instructed her servants to prepare a banquet in Ninghui Hall to welcome Shen Fuhan back.
He will definitely go to the palace first when he returns this time, so he will have enough time.
As evening approached, Shen Fuhan returned to his residence.
In her past life, Wen Jiayue would always wait outside the mansion in advance, joyfully welcoming him into the mansion.
This time, however, she wasn't going to go. Wouldn't it be better to stay comfortably in the cool bedroom with her daughter?
It's so stuffy and hot outside, why suffer like this?
She was eating watermelon when she saw Zhaozhao drooling and staring at it. She softened and fed her a small bite.
She only stood up calmly when she heard the sound of bowing outside.
Just as she was about to leave, Shen Fuhan rushed in like a gust of wind and bumped into her.
Wen Jiayue quickly hugged Zhaozhao tightly.
At the same time, a pair of hands landed on her waist, protecting the mother and daughter.
Shen Fuhan stared intently at her and asked in a low voice, "Are you alright?"