Chapter 298
"Wan Niang, you're so skinny, it hurts my heart to see you like this. Eat more!" He didn't eat much himself, but from time to time, he would use the serving chopsticks to take care of her. His smile was warm and clean, making Sang Wan unable to refuse.
After the meal, Zhao Qi refused to leave and stayed with her for a while. When he saw her take the medicine and hinted that she wanted to take a bath and rest, he left reluctantly.
At night, lying on the unfamiliar soft bed, Sang Wan looked at the faint moonlight coming through the carpet in front of the bed. The corners of her eyes gradually moistened, and her nose turned sour. Unknowingly, tears seeped out of the corners of her eyes. As soon as she closed her eyes, a big drop of crystal tears flowed from the corner of her eyes and rolled onto the red embroidered pillow.
Never before had her heart been filled with indescribable hesitation and panic like this. The only thing that came into her mind was her husband, Shi Fengju. She always thought that she only had obligations and duties to him without any affection or attachment. Only now did she know that he had been so deeply imprinted in her heart that she couldn't leave him at all!
When she thought about how she was alone with an uncertain future, and how she didn't know where he was and what he was doing, she felt so uncomfortable that she almost suffocated and went crazy.
Would he think that she was dead? If he thought that she was dead, she knew that he would be sad, but there was nothing he could do about it. What about after that? Would he marry another woman as his wife? That person would most likely be Gu Fangzi!
She hadn't left him any children, so how could the Shi family not have any descendants? He was a very responsible person for his family and would never do that.
From then on, even if he remembered her, it would only be because of the string of paper money that came to his mind during the Qingming Festival!
He would still live his own life, just like in his previous life. Without her, he would still live a good life …
"No! No! It can't be like this! Absolutely not! "Sang Wan shook her head desperately, bit her lip, and painfully closed her eyes to let the tears flow. Just thinking about it caused her to be heartbroken. The current her was absolutely unable to accept such a cruel reality.
He said that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. He said that he would love and protect her for the rest of his life! However, she was the one who had disappeared! She was the one who disappeared from his life.
She had traveled thousands of miles and was penniless. She didn't even have any keepsake. Not to mention that she didn't even have her freedom now. To return to his side was as difficult as ascending to the heavens for her!
"Fengju, Fengju … where exactly are you? Do you know that I'm not dead? I'm not dead! Fengju, come and save me … I can't live without you … Fengju! "Sang Wan pleaded silently. She had never missed his embrace as much as she did at this moment. She missed every moment by his side. As long as she could return to his side, she was willing to pay any price!
Her mind was filled with his kindness, his gentleness and thoughtfulness. That faint resentment and annoyance had long since disappeared without a trace. It turned out that unknowingly, he had long become a person she could never forget in her life. She only hated that she understood her heart too late.
After a night of tossing and turning, Sang Wan looked somewhat haggard the next day.
"Did Miss not sleep well last night? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? " Yuanyang suddenly became nervous and hurriedly said, "If Miss is feeling unwell, please tell this servant so that this servant can report to Old Mistress and Young Marquis. If there's anything wrong with Miss, this servant can't bear the responsibility!"
"I'm fine," Sang Wan shook her head reluctantly and smiled, "Maybe it's because I went out for a long time yesterday that I'm tired! No worries, I'll just rest today! "
Yuanyang was relieved and hurriedly said with a smile, "That's good, that's good! Young Marquis has already instructed that if Miss feels stuffy in the house and wants to go out for a breather, you can take the sedan. Miss, let this servant help Miss freshen up! "
Sang Wan nodded. After freshening up, she came to the window and gently pushed it open. A light and elegant osmanthus fragrance wafted out. Sang Wan was startled and subconsciously looked downstairs. She saw that there were almost thirty to forty osmanthus bonsai downstairs. Each one of the flower pots was half a person's height and the golden osmanthus trees were also about a person's height. They were spread out below the Cui Lou and the ground was covered in gold.
In just one night, how did it become like this? Sang Wan was momentarily stunned.
Yuanyang saw her startled expression and went forward with a pleased smile, "Miss doesn't know, right? Yesterday, Young Marquis ordered us to buy them at a high price from the capital. He said that Miss likes them and they were all placed here last night so that Miss can open the window and smell the osmanthus fragrance. This osmanthus is commonly seen in Jiangnan but it's also very rare in the capital! This servant heard that for these osmanthus flowers, the house's housekeepers had to go to all the gardeners in the capital to get them! "
Sang Wan was even more upset. She forced herself to smile at Yuanyang and didn't say anything.
Yuanyang saw her indifferent expression and felt pity and puzzlement. Young Marquis treated her like this and almost held her in his palm. Any girl would be moved, right? This Miss Wan was very interesting and the worry between her eyebrows was even more obvious.
Yuanyang tactfully stopped talking and poured a cup of tea for her. She smiled and said, "This servant will go and urge you to eat breakfast. Miss must be hungry!"
Sang Wan was afraid that she had received another order from Zhao Qi and would place a large table like last night. She hurriedly said, "I don't have much of an appetite today. Ask the kitchen for a bowl of porridge and a plate of spicy pickled vegetables!"
Yuanyang complied and went to give the order.
Not long after, the porridge arrived. It looked like porridge but when it entered her mouth, there was a fragrant and fresh taste of chicken. Yuanyang saw her pause and hurriedly said with a smile, "This porridge is made from the kitchen's broth. It's very light and it's good for Miss' body to eat more."
Sang Wan didn't say anything and nodded with a smile.
Not long after, Zhao Qi came again and asked with concern, "The kitchen said that you don't have an appetite. What's wrong?"
"I'm fine. Maybe I'm tired from yesterday." Sang Wan smiled.
Zhao Qi saw that her eyes were clear and she seemed to be in good spirits. He nodded and said with a smile, "That's good! Rest in your room today and I won't disturb you. If you're bored and want to pass the time, ask Yuanyang to tell me. Do you like the osmanthus flowers downstairs? If you're in good spirits, you can go downstairs and get some fresh air! "
"Thank you, Young Marquis, for your kindness!" Sang Wan couldn't wait for him to leave and smiled perfunctorily.
Zhao Qi smiled and stared deeply at her. He really got up and left. After a while, he asked someone to send a multicolored parrot over. He said that the parrot was very smart and could learn anything that was taught to it. He specially brought it to accompany her to relieve her boredom.
Yuanyang hung it in front of the window and teased the parrot with bright eyes. Sure enough, the parrot was teasing it until it learned to speak in a high-pitched voice. Its beady eyes kept rolling around and no one knew what it was thinking. Sang Wan and Yuanyang couldn't help but laugh when they saw it.
Sang Wan deliberately avoided Zhao Qi and didn't go downstairs for three days. But today, Zhao Qi came to her door again. Seeing him for the first time, Sang Wan was a little flustered for no reason. She reluctantly smiled and said, "Young Marquis, how come you have time to come over today …"
Zhao Qi smiled and thought, I have to go downstairs several times every day to ask Yuanyang about your situation. But since you don't want to be disturbed, why should I tell you?
"I see that you haven't gone out for several days. Don't you feel bored staying in the room? Go out for a walk! Today's weather is good and you don't feel cold. Oh right, I'm afraid it will frost in a few days. What kind of clothes do you like? I'll ask someone to make it for you. "Zhao Qi smiled and said.
Sang Wan's mind only echoed his words. It's going to frost, winter is coming soon! Unknowingly, she had been by Old Mistress Zhao's side for nearly a month. Every day in this month felt like a year. Was Fengju still sad for her and still looking for her?
Sang Wan sighed softly and forced a smile, "I don't really want to go out. I'm not in good spirits. I'll just stay in the room. As for clothes, I don't have any particular preferences. Young Marquis, you don't have to worry about it. Ordinary clothes will be fine. "
Zhao Qi didn't insist after hearing her words. He nodded and said with a smile, "If that's the case, I'll ask someone to make it. If you don't want to go out, I'll accompany you for a chat! May I know what Wan Niang likes to do in the past? Playing chess, playing the zither, painting? Playing Pai Gow, or playing Shuang? You have to find something to do. Otherwise, won't you be bored? Don't be in a bad mood when your body hasn't recovered yet! "
Playing Pai Gow, playing Shuang? Sang Wan couldn't help but laugh. She shook her head and said, "I'm not good at those, and I don't want to use my brain. Young Marquis, you — — "
"So it's like that!" Zhao Qi smiled and said, "Then do you like to listen to opera? I'll ask someone to invite a group of actors to sing your favorite songs for you, okay? Or a little song, or a female lead storyteller is fine. "
Zhao Qi looked at Sang Wan with a gentle smile. There wasn't the slightest impatience or disgust. Seeing him like that, Sang Wan felt apologetic. She opened her mouth and said with a smile, "Let's go out for a walk!"
"Alright! There are still a few places in the garden to see. I'll accompany you. "Zhao Qi smiled.
Sang Wan nodded and said, "Young Marquis, please wait downstairs for a moment. I'll come after changing."
Zhao Qi got up and said with a smile, "Then I'll wait for you downstairs. Take your time, there's no need to rush."
Seeing Zhao Qi go out, Yuanyang hurriedly ordered a servant to prepare tea, pastries, chairs, cushions, and other things. Then she hurriedly helped Sang Wan change her clothes.
"Young Marquis is really good to Miss. Our Young Marquis has always had a bad temper. Even when talking to Madam, he would become impatient after a few words. I didn't expect him to be so considerate to Miss. Hee hee, it's really rare!" Yuanyang said with a smile as she helped Sang Wan change her clothes.
Sang Wan casually said, "I don't dare." She didn't say anything else, but she felt more and more uneasy. From time to time, Yuanyang would talk about the Young Marquis by her ear. Ding Mama would also come over to greet her from time to time. There were also many hints in her words. Sang Wan knew that they must have been instructed by Madam Zhao. Madam Zhao was pressuring her step by step. She didn't know how long she could resist.
Now she could still pretend to be confused. If Madam Zhao lost her patience and forced her, what should she do?
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