Chapter 297
Zhao Qi was a little annoyed and hurriedly said, "It's all my fault. I was too happy and forgot that Wan Niang's body hasn't recovered yet! Go back and have a good rest. I'll ask someone to send you dinner! Tomorrow, I'll ask a good doctor to take a look! " Seeing that Sang Wan was about to get up, Zhao Qi quickly stopped her and said, "It's not close to Cui Lou from here. Ask someone to bring a sedan chair!"
Before Sang Wan could answer, Zhao Qi had already sent someone to do it. Sang Wan could only lower her eyes and acquiesce.
She thought that they would part here, but who knew that Zhao Qi would send her all the way back to Cui Lou. After giving Yuanyang some advice, he reluctantly left.
Sang Wan lay on the bed and secretly let out a sigh of relief. This Young Marquis was too strange, making it hard for people to breathe.
When she woke up in the afternoon, it was already early evening. The room was brightly lit with candles. Under the candlelight, a charming and elegant face looked at Sang Wan with a smile. It was Madam Zhao sitting by her bed.
"Madam!" Sang Wan came back to her senses and hurriedly sat up.
"Hurry and rest well!" Madam Zhao hurriedly held her down and softly said with a smile, "Your body hasn't recovered yet. Don't be so particular!"
"Madam is too kind!" Sang Wan smiled politely. She still sat up and leaned against the bed. She said embarrassedly, "Madam … why are you here? Wan Niang has been rude! "
"You ah, you're too polite!" Madam Zhao smiled and asked for a while. She then smiled and said, "You met Qi 'er in the courtyard today?"
Sang Wan's heart tightened and she hurriedly said, "Yes, I accidentally met the Young Marquis and talked for a while. Wan Niang — — "
"It's nothing, it's nothing!" Madam Zhao saw her anxious and quickly said with a smile, "It seems that you and Qi 'er get along quite well! This is a good thing, it also saves you from being bored! Qi 'er usually doesn't go out of the house. It's rare to have someone to talk to him. I'm also happy! "
Sang Wan opened her eyes and blinked. She glanced at Madam Zhao without saying anything.
Madame Zhao unconsciously held her hand and softly said, "Wan Niang, you're a good girl. My family has never had any prejudice about social status. What do you think of Qi 'er? If you become my daughter-in-law, I can't ask for anything more! "
Sang Wan's face turned pale. She didn't know how to answer.
When Madam Zhao saw her like this, she felt some regret in her heart. She shouldn't have brought up this matter so quickly, but she really didn't want to wait any longer. She had already waited for far too long. She was too afraid that things would change if she delayed. Zhao Qi was already twenty-six years old. Which young master at his age didn't have a large number of wives and concubines? His children might already be in school, but he didn't have a single woman by his side! Along the way, Sang Wan's nature was gentle, cultured and refined, and she was the easiest person to talk to. Now that Yuanyang had told her that she was an orphan and had no home to return to, other than the Valiant Martial Manor, she had nowhere else to go. With her own son's character and looks, she would not lose out in this marriage!
Madam Zhao pondered and unconsciously opened her mouth.
"Madam, you're not joking right!" Sang Wan secretly complained and said, "What kind of status does Madam and Young Marquis have? What kind of status does Wan Niang have? It's not an exaggeration to say that it's like the difference between clouds and mud. Young Marquis's wife will naturally be a lady from a prestigious family. Wan Niang doesn't dare to comply! "
"You're really a good girl who knows when to advance and when to retreat!" Madam Zhao sighed, "Exactly, I like you even more! As long as you nod your head, the position of the official wife will be yours! That Qi 'er of mine, I can see that he especially cares about you. He will definitely not let you down! "
Sang Wan still shook her head, "Madam, you're too kind! Wan Niang really isn't worthy of Young Marquis! These few days, Wan Niang has disturbed Madam and her heart is really uneasy. I — — "
"Alright, alright!" Sang Wan had just revealed a trace of intention to leave when Madam Zhao hurriedly interrupted with a smile, "Even if you don't want to, it's fine. I won't force you! Your body is so weak now and you have no relatives or support in the capital. If you leave, where will you go? Just be at ease and stay here! People like us are the most law-abiding. We definitely won't do things that force people. Don't worry! "
Sang Wan was secretly disappointed. Her guess was right. Madam Zhao was determined not to let her leave. What she didn't understand was that with Zhao Qi's status, character, and appearance, and half a day of getting along with him, she could see that he was a learned person. His temperament was also not strange. Why was Madam Zhao so determined to have her?
"Madam's words make me feel ashamed!" Sang Wan smiled and could only agree.
"Don't say that! I really like you and pity you! " Madam Zhao said in her heart. If you really feel ashamed, then that's good. If you really feel ashamed, then you can't refuse my words.
"Many thanks for Madam's kindness." Sang Wan was grateful.
Madam Zhao nodded and said with a smile, "Then get up and eat. I won't disturb you! By the way, I didn't mention this matter to Qi 'er. You don't need to be embarrassed in front of him. It's rare for Qi 'er to have a good friend. Wan Niang, if he wants to talk to you, for my sake, accompany him and chat a bit! "
Madam Zhao looked at her with some nervousness.
Sang Wan's heart was slightly cold. If Madam Zhao really saw her as a good woman, she wouldn't say such words to her. If he came to talk to her, then she would accompany him. In her eyes, she, Sang Wan, was nothing more than this.
"Madam, don't worry! The Young Marquis is gentle and polite. Like Madam, he treats Wan Niang very well. Wan Niang is not someone who doesn't know what's good for her! "Sang Wan responded with a smile. In her heart, she was more and more determined to find a chance to escape.
"Yes, you're absolutely right!" When Madam Zhao heard her praise her son, her heart was filled with joy. She smiled until her eyebrows relaxed and her eyes brightened. After instructing Sang Wan to have a good rest, she got up and left.
"Ding Mama, am I too impatient?" Downstairs, Madam Zhao looked back and sighed softly.
Ding Mama pulled back her sleeves and replied, "Madam, you're the most pitiful parent in the world. You're too worried about the Young Marquis! Madam, people's hearts aren't made of iron. The Young Marquis has such a good appearance and you saw how he treated Miss Wan in the garden today. Which girl wouldn't be moved? You should just let him get along with Miss Wan! Maybe in the future, when you chase her away, she won't be willing to leave! "
"You're right. I'm a bit confused!" Madam Zhao smiled and sighed.
When Madam Zhao left, Sang Wan didn't have time to sort out her messy thoughts. Yuanyang came in with a smile and said, "Miss, this servant will help you change your clothes! The Young Marquis will come to see Miss in a while! "
Sang Wan suddenly had a headache and said, "At this time, why would the Young Marquis come?" She saw that Yuanyang's expression was a bit sluggish, as if she had said something wrong. She coughed and said with a smile, "I mean, if I still bother the Young Marquis at this time, I'll feel bad!"
Yuanyang suddenly understood and went forward to help her change her clothes. She said with a smile, "The Young Marquis was worried about Miss and personally asked people to bring food over! Miss, you're really lucky. The Young Marquis personally asked the kitchen to prepare this dinner! "
Sang Wan forced a smile, but her heart became more and more uneasy.
"Wan Niang, Wan Niang! Can I come in? "Just as she finished tidying up, she heard Zhao Qi's gentle voice from the door.
Sang Wan looked at Yuanyang. Yuanyang bent her knees and hurried to open the door. She said with a smile, "Young Marquis, Miss just got up. Please come in!"
Zhao Qi looked at her and walked in, followed by six maidservants and two female servants who were holding food boxes.
"Wan Niang, I've brought you dinner. I specially asked people to make Hangzhou dishes. I don't know if you like it!" When Zhao Qi saw her, his tone and eyes suddenly became gentle and the smile on his lips could make people drown.
The two maidservants excused themselves and moved the table from the side to the center. They opened the food boxes in the hands of the six maidservants one by one and placed about thirteen or fourteen dishes of steaming hot delicacies that had just come out of the pot on the table. They bowed and retreated.
"Wan Niang, eat it while it's hot! The doctor said that you need to eat something light to replenish your vitality. I specially asked people to stew a pot of old ginseng, wolfberry and black chicken soup. Come, I'll get it for you! "Zhao Qi opened the pot and poured the soup himself.
How could Sang Wan let him serve her? She hurried forward and said, "Young Marquis, put it down. I'll do it myself. I'll do it myself!"
"It's fine!" Zhao Qi didn't mind at all. Instead, he felt that taking care of her was natural. He avoided her hands and scooped the soup, then gently put it in front of her, "Drink it while it's hot! You still need to drink medicine later! "
Sang Wan saw his earnest eyes looking at her. She forced a smile and picked up the spoon. Zhao Qi had been gently watching her from the side. He didn't even blink and didn't want to look away.
The skills of the Marquis's Mansion's cooks were not bad. The soup was rich and delicious. The black chicken inside almost melted in the mouth. The essence was integrated into the soup, and the fragrance of the soup assailed her nose. But when it reached her mouth, Sang Wan couldn't taste anything. She absent-mindedly drank more than half of the bowl in a while.
Zhao Qi was happy to see that she liked it. He took her bowl and said with a gentle smile, "Eat some rice and dishes. There's still soup in the kitchen. I'll ask someone to send another bowl over before going to bed! If you like it, I'll ask the kitchen to make more for you tomorrow. Wan Niang, you don't look well. You suffered a lot before, didn't you? "
He glanced at the dishes on the table and said with a smile, "Shrimp with Longjing, Honey-flavored Fire Square, Mandarin Fish with Crab Sauce, Fairy Duck, Running Tiger Vegetarian Ham, and Straw Duck. Which one do you like? I'll bring it over for you."
Sang Wan really didn't have any appetite in front of him, but she didn't want to reject his good intentions. She casually said, "This shrimp looks a bit bland."
Zhao Qi hurriedly put the shrimp in front of her, "The shrimp is good, the shrimp is good. Try it!"
Sang Wan picked up the chopsticks and tasted a few mouthfuls. She saw Zhao Qi sitting at the side and looking at her. She really couldn't bear it and said, "Young Marquis, have you eaten? If you haven't, then —"
"Wan Niang, if you don't mind, I'll eat with you. It's boring to eat alone. I'll accompany you in the future, okay? " Zhao Qi was even more happy when he saw her open her mouth. He smiled and said. There was a clean bowl and chopsticks next to him. He had already prepared it.
"… …" Sang Wan opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. She clearly didn't mean that. She wanted to say that if he hadn't eaten, then he should go back first. He didn't need to accompany her here.
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