nycdaug Chapter 179 I Only Like Her
Chapter 179 I Only Like Her
Su Mowan was unaware that Su Mobai had come to the mansion. She had been sleeping quietly on the bed for half an hour, but she couldn't sleep any longer, so she simply got out of bed.
As soon as I finished dressing and stepped out of the room, a maidservant approached me with a troubled expression.
"Consort Su, where are you going?"
Judging from the way she was acting, if her answer wasn't "toilet," she would definitely be forced back down.
However, Su Mowan felt that if she insisted on leaving, the maid wouldn't dare to stop her, so she said directly, "I have some things to do when I get back to Huangfeng Garden. If your prince asks, just say I went to the kitchen to find something to eat."
"..."
The two maids looked helpless.
This excuse isn't entirely untenable, but if it were used, they would be the ones who would suffer the most. As servants, how dare they make Consort Su go to the kitchen to find something to eat because she was so hungry...
Do you think you have too much time on your hands?
Seeing the two maids looking genuinely troubled, Su Mowan simply raised an eyebrow.
"How about this, I'll be back in an hour. Your prince won't know I went out, so you won't be implicated."
The two maids were forced to nod and watch her leave the bedchamber.
Su Mowan had just left Fenghua Palace when she saw Feng Yue also come out.
She suddenly remembered the pot of tea from last night and waved to Feng Yue.
The two went to a secluded corner.
"Consort Su, what are your orders?"
Feng Yue hurriedly asked.
Su Mowan asked in a low voice, "Who brewed that pot of tea for your master last night?"
Feng Yue certainly knew this.
The tea was something his master had instructed him to bring, and he had carried it himself—it was truly embarrassing to admit. A dignified commander of the royal palace, reduced to carrying a teapot!
Firstly, Feng Yue is a straightforward person, and secondly, because he had a preconceived good impression of Su Mowan, he felt a slight hostility towards Shen Murui. Therefore, he did not hesitate to expose Shen Murui at this moment.
"Reporting to Consort Su, the tea was brought over by Madam Shen. Your Highness took a sniff of it and then had me take it away."
Feng Yue only realized something was wrong after he had betrayed them.
He widened his eyes slightly and asked, "Consort Su, is there something wrong with that pot of tea?"
Su Mowan frowned when she heard the answer.
When asked about Feng Yue's question, she replied casually, "It's nothing, I was just asking."
After Su Mowan walked away, Feng Yue remained standing there, completely bewildered. Finally, he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to tell Consort Su that Su Mobai had arrived at the manor, and Feng Yue sighed inwardly at the missed opportunity to curry favor with her.
Su Mowan kept thinking about that pot of tea the whole way.
If Shen Murui brought it, is she trying to use this opportunity to force herself on Murong Jing?
That doesn't make sense either; Shen Murui doesn't seem to have that kind of courage.
but……
Su Mowan remembered that when the Seventh Princess was about to drink tea on the painted boat, Shen Murui stopped her, so the Seventh Princess didn't get to drink it.
Based on this, it can be inferred that Shen Murui knew there was something wrong with that pot of tea.
But if Shen Murui used that tea to deal with Murong Jing, why did she leave so readily when Murong Jing told her to?
It doesn't make sense.
Su Mowan continued walking towards the west gate, just as a pale yellow figure emerged from the east gate, followed only by a maid.
Who else could it be but Shen Murui?
Well, that saves her the trouble of looking for someone; a chance encounter is worse than an invitation.
Su Mowan stopped.
Just as she was about to greet her, Shen Murui, who had just stepped out of the east gate, obviously saw her as well, and her expression immediately changed.
First came surprise, then worry, and finally embarrassment.
Without Su Mowan even needing to greet her, Shen Murui walked over on her own.
She curtsied and said somewhat guiltily, "Greetings, Consort Su."
Su Mowan responded with a faint smile.
She asked with great concern, "Where is Madam Shen going? I heard she encountered assassins last night. Are she seriously injured?"
Upon hearing the word "assassin," Shen Muyue's face flashed with lingering fear. Before she could reply, Su Mowan continued, "Luckily, Young Master Jiang was there, otherwise it would have been troublesome."
Upon hearing the name "Young Master Jiang," an uneasy expression flashed across Shen Murui's face.
All of this was observed by Su Mowan.
Before she could speak, Su Mowan waved her hand and said goodbye with a smile, "Since Madam Shen is busy, please go ahead."
Shen Murui glanced at her cautiously, then mustered her courage and bit her lip: "Consort Su, I'm going to see His Highness Prince Qin now. When I return, may I visit your Huangfeng Garden?"
Su Mowan's first reaction was: It's not time yet, is it?
Doesn't she usually go to Fenghua Palace after lunch?
However, seeing that Shen Murui's expression was different from the previous times, Su Mowan didn't want to delve into it. She also wanted to get some information out of Shen Murui, so when Shen Murui offered to go to Huangfeng Garden, she was more than happy to oblige.
Su Mowan's smile softened slightly.
"Then Madam Shen, please go quickly. I'll give the order, and you can come in directly when the time comes."
After Shen Murui had walked away, Su Mowan raised an eyebrow and returned to Huangfeng Garden.
Qinghe and Yinshuang were not here at the moment, presumably they had gone to help out at the painting pavilion. Just as Su Mowan was about to lament how empty and boring it was, she heard Wei Mama's laughter coming in.
Su Mowan jolted awake and quickly lay down on the low couch, feigning weakness.
Clearly, Granny Wei came on Murong Jing's orders.
Of course, it wasn't Murong Jing who directly ordered the arrest, but rather he instructed Granny Wei to prepare a nourishing medicinal meal.
When Granny Wei arrived at Fenghua Palace, she couldn't find Su Mowan, so she had to chase after her to Huangfeng Garden.
"Oh dear Consort Su! You're really putting people through a lot of trouble! Didn't the Prince say you've been feeling quite weak lately? Why are you still running around everywhere!"
Su Mowan, who was physically weak, had no choice but to pretend to be even weaker.
She smiled weakly at Granny Wei and said, "Thank you for your help, Granny. It's nothing serious. I just felt bored and came out for a walk. I'll be back at Fenghua Palace in a little while."
Because of the words "return to Fenghua Palace", Granny Wei's complexion improved considerably. She handed over the medicinal food in her hand and kept saying, "Oh, you're really a worry. You were sick just a couple of days ago, and you haven't fully recovered yet, and now you're sick again. Judging from your usual appearance, you shouldn't be a medicine pot. It must be that little thing in your belly is too troublesome!"
"..."
Su Mowan silently accepted the medicinal meal; she couldn't answer that question!
After speaking, Granny Wei asked with a puzzled look, "By the way, I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it, but it's been two months already, hasn't it? Why haven't you shown any signs of morning sickness? And looking at you now, you seem like such a well-behaved little thing, um..."
Granny Wei paused for a moment, then suddenly slapped her thigh.
"Why don't we invite a royal physician to take a look? Your health can't be taken lightly right now!"
"cough--"
Su Mowan almost choked on the medicinal food in her mouth.
I can tolerate drinking a medicinal diet, but if the imperial physician is summoned, I'll be exposed in no time!
She immediately shook her head.
She forced a shy smile and said, "Granny, there's no need to trouble yourself. I haven't been feeling well these past two days, but with the Prince taking care of me, I'm much better than yesterday."
Upon hearing this, Granny Wei was extremely pleased.
She knew that Murong Jing had taken Su Mowan boating on the river last night, but she heard early this morning that Su Mowan was sick, so she was both anxious and worried.
Hearing these words from Su Mowan's mouth, Granny Wei was finally relieved. Although swimming in the river had made her sick again, the relationship between the two had warmed up, so it was all worth it!
Over here at Fenghua Palace.
Shen Murui walked into the flower hall and waited there without any hesitation.
When Jiang Zhuo saw Su Mobai off, Su Mobai squinted at her with his fox-like eyes from afar.
When Shen Murui first met Su Mobai, she was immediately attracted by his aura and... good looks.
But it was only for a moment. When she saw Jiang Zhuo following behind Su Mobai, her eyes flashed and she quickly lowered her head.
Su Mobai only gave it a quick glance.
His sharp gaze caught the emotion that flashed in Shen Murui's eyes the moment she lowered her head. He raised his beautiful eyebrows, smiled slightly, and suddenly turned to glance at Jiang Zhuo.
Jiang Zhuo felt a chill run down his spine when Su Mobai looked at him.
He cleared his throat and urged, "Minister Su, please."
Su Mobai pursed his lips, even Murong Jing hadn't been this rude to him.
The flower hall was located between the bedroom and the study, so when Shen Murui arrived, the maidservants serving in the bedroom had already seen her and immediately went to inform their mistress.
Shen Murui didn't wait long before she heard the sound of a wheelchair.
Looking up, I saw the imposing Prince Qin, who entered with a stern face.
Murong Jing waved his hand, and all the servants stepped aside.
Shen Murui was very nervous.
She wanted to explain the matter of the teapot, but also wanted to know her future situation, so she didn't know which to say first.
Murong Jing glanced at the person.
He could see through Shen Murui's thoughts and concerns.
He then said, "For the sake of that pot of tea, I will allow you to leave at any time. If you have nowhere to go or do not want to leave, there is a place for you in the manor. However, I only love Su Mowan."
Murong Jing kept the phrase "one life, one love, one pair of lovers" in his heart, and so he tried his best to live up to it.
Shen Murui indirectly contributed to the cause, so he can be lenient with her.
As for the other two…
Shen Murui was shocked upon hearing this.
She was a timid person to begin with, and Murong Jing's words at this moment were a kind of reassurance. If she could, she would like to leave.
She lost her mother at a young age and was not well-liked in the Left Prime Minister's residence, often suffering grievances. Now that Murong Jing has said this, she is finally free.
The problem is, she doesn't have anywhere to go yet.
Shen Murui was a weak woman with no special skills; how could she possibly support herself? Although Murong Jing would definitely give her some money, there was another person in the manor whom she wanted to take a closer look at…
Shen Murui looked up, gritted her teeth, and said timidly, "Your Highness Prince Qin, may I...may I stay in the manor a few more days?"
Murong Jing's face remained expressionless.
"of course can."
Shen Murui deserves much credit, so naturally she can stay as long as she wants.
Murong Jing has always been generous to his meritorious officials.
Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Shen Murui's eyes. After a pause, she cautiously asked, "Then, can I move to the west courtyard and live with Consort Su? My elder sister..."
Murong Jing happened to see Jiang Zhuo walk in out of the corner of his eye.
He said directly, "Sure, we can move it now. I'll have Jiang Zhuo help you."