Chapter 304
"Shut up!" Liu Ya cried, "My Young Mistress will be fine, she'll be fine! You jinx, you're spouting nonsense! Wuwuwuwu! "
It was one thing to think about it in one's heart, but it was another thing to hear it from someone else. Liu Ya only felt that those words had cruelly tore apart her last bit of hope. Her heart turned cold and her legs went soft. Squatting on the ground, she covered her face and cried bitterly.
"Ai, don't cry! Ai! Don't cry, okay? Just take it that I said something wrong. Just take it that I didn't say anything! "Zhuang Weixian was annoyed by her crying. He really had nothing better to do. He clearly knew that the truth wasn't pleasant to hear, but he still said it. First, he was glared at by Shi Fengju, and now, he made Liu Ya sad!
Not long after, Shi Fengming also arrived. When he arrived, he asked a few questions and couldn't help but sigh. When he heard that Shi Fengju had gone to the river, he hurriedly followed him.
From afar, he saw Shi Fengju standing alone on the desolate riverbank, motionless. Behind him were Chang Huan and another servant. They didn't dare to move or make any noise.
When they saw Shi Fengming, they hurriedly cupped their hands and bowed to greet him. Shi Fengming nodded and walked towards Shi Fengju.
Hearing the footsteps, Shi Fengju slightly tilted his head. When he saw that it was Shi Fengming, he was startled. Then, he turned back to stare at the still slightly muddy river and said indifferently, "Why are you here?"
"Yesterday, not long after you left, I followed. Unfortunately, I wasn't as fast as you and arrived a night later than you. Big Brother, you have to take care of yourself. Otherwise, Sister-in-law will be distressed when she comes back. "Shi Fengming came to his side and said.
Shi Fengming quietly sized up Shi Fengju and couldn't help but feel shocked. Shi Fengju's face was extremely haggard. His eyes were sunken, his cheekbones were protruding, and his skin was dull. Shi Fengming had never seen that kind of gloomy, despairing, and regretful expression on Shi Fengju's face. He couldn't help but feel uncomfortable and said, "Big Brother, why are you torturing yourself like this?"
"Big Brother." Shi Fengming forced a smile and said, "You're so good to Sister-in-law, why would you harm her? Sister-in-law won't blame you! Big brother, no matter what the result is, you have to calm down! You have to remember that you still have Big Aunt … "
Shi Fengju laughed mockingly and said, "The result? I don't dare to think about it! Second Brother, I really don't dare to think about it! I never thought about what I would do without Wan Niang! Hehe, without me, my mother might be sad for a while, but she still has another son, so she won't be sad for too long. But Wan Niang has nothing. She's too lonely! "
"Big Brother, you, you mustn't let your imagination run wild!" Shi Fengming heard what he said, as if he wanted to follow Sang Wan. He couldn't help but tremble in fear and said hurriedly, "Don't, don't be discouraged! It doesn't matter if we can't find her. Maybe Sister-in-law has already been rescued by someone else! That, maybe she's unconscious. Ah, no, maybe she's injured and can't move. That, maybe she'll contact us after a while! You mustn't let your imagination run wild! "
Shi Fengju was staring at a small boat slowly passing by on the river in front of him. When he heard Shi Fengming's words, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He abruptly turned around and stared at him. "What did you say? What did you just say? "
Shi Fengming was shocked by him and stammered, "I, I didn't say anything!"
"You said, maybe Wan Niang has already been rescued by someone else?" Shi Fengju said with a burning gaze.
So that's what he meant. It's good that you heard it! Shi Fengming's heart relaxed and he nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes. I think that Sister-in-law must have been rescued by someone else. Otherwise, why can't we find her?"
"Boat!" Shi Fengju said happily, "We've all overlooked one thing. Wan Niang might have been rescued by a passing boat! If that boat happened to be a foreign boat that passed by here, it naturally wouldn't have any news of her if it searched here! Yes, yes! That must be it! Wan Niang must have been rescued by a passing boat! "
"Big Brother's words make sense!" Shi Fengming's spirit was also greatly lifted. He pulled his arm and shook it. "Big Brother, let's go back quickly. I'll ask someone to check which boats passed by here after the accident! Maybe we'll have some news! "
"That's right!" Shi Fengju laughed and couldn't wait to leave with him.
Chang Huan and the others saw that the eldest young master was suddenly beaming with joy and in high spirits. They couldn't help but be stunned and stare blankly. It was Shi Fengming who unhappily shouted, "Why are you in a daze? Quickly bring the horse over! "Only then did he wake up from his daze and hurriedly do as he was told.
Back at the inn, Shi Fengju shared his analysis. Jin Housekeeper, Liu Ya, and Zhuang Weixian's eyes all lit up. They all agreed that it made sense.
"Old Slave didn't think of this before. It's all thanks to the eldest young master. Don't worry, the Old Slave will arrange for people to investigate! I believe that there will be news soon! "Jin Housekeeper quickly said.
Shi Fengju nodded. "Investigate carefully. No matter how big or small, official or private, no matter where it goes, don't miss a single boat. Do you understand? Also, the search on both sides of the river can't be stopped. It must be done carefully! I know that everyone has worked hard. Everyone will be rewarded fifty taels of silver first. There will be more rewards when we return! There's only one thing, don't be lazy. If anyone tells on anyone who tried to cheat, don't blame me for being impolite! "
"Yes, the Old Slave understands!" Jin Housekeeper quickly bowed and agreed.
Seeing hope in the midst of despair, Shi Fengju was overwhelmed with excitement. He looked even more haggard and almost couldn't hold on any longer.
Shi Fengming sighed and hurriedly advised him to return to his room to rest.
Shi Fengju nodded and said, "You should rest for a day too. Return to the household tomorrow! Sister-in-law is still pregnant, so it's not good for you to be out for too long. With the Jin Housekeeper and me here, it'll be fine! "
Zhuang Weixian also said, "Yes, you should go back first. I'll stay behind to take care of things. Don't worry! Your Shi family's business can't be without someone in charge! Fengju doesn't have the heart to be there now. If you don't take care of him, I'm afraid his heart will waver. Wouldn't it be troublesome if something were to happen? "
Shi Fengju hesitated. Shi Fengju forced a smile and persuaded him a few more times before he finally agreed. He nodded and said, "Since that's the case, Young Master Zhuang, I'll leave my big brother in your hands! I'll return first tomorrow. If there's any news, don't forget to send a letter back! If there's anything at home, I'll send someone over to inform you! "
Shi Fengju nodded his head carelessly, but in his heart, he thought: If there's anything at home, then let it be. I don't have the heart to care about it! I've always been considerate of others and consider the big picture. I've thought about this and that, always afraid that I'm not thorough enough. But in the end? I thought that everything was under my control, but even my Wan Niang can't be protected …
In the capital, under the careful care of the imperial physician and the servants, Sang Wan's body finally recovered day by day and her complexion looked much better.
And she missed Shi Fengju more and more. Standing on the Cui Lou, she would often stare blankly towards the south.
Zhao Qi became more gentle and considerate towards her. Every time this happened, Sang Wan felt an indescribable torment. She didn't like it, she didn't like it at all.
The better Zhao Qi treated her, the more she missed Shi Fengju. Perhaps, as early as when he got into trouble in Handan, her heart had already been unable to part with him? But she deliberately didn't think about it and deliberately avoided this fact. But now, there was no way to avoid it! Only now did she know how important he was to her! He was definitely not just a partner to spend the rest of her days with, absolutely not! She liked him, she admired him …
"Wan Niang!" In the afternoon, Old Mistress Zhao brought Nanny Ding and two servant girls over. The servant girls were holding an exquisite rectangular box.
"Tomorrow, Princess Xinyang's residence will be hosting a poetry banquet. Accompany Qi 'er! I've already prepared the clothes and jewelry for you. See if you like it and see if it fits! "Old Mistress Zhao said with a smile and ordered the servant girls to open the box and present it to Sang Wan.
Sang Wan's heart sank. What Princess Xinyang's residence hosting a banquet had nothing to do with her? Old Mistress Zhao wanted her to accompany Zhao Qi. Anyone with a discerning eye would know what this meant. Sang Wan was suddenly put in a difficult position. She could sense Old Mistress Zhao's temper. She knew that she couldn't step on her bottom line. Zhao Qi wouldn't do anything to her, but if Old Mistress Zhao lost her patience, then things would be different!
She didn't want to agree, but she also didn't dare to refuse.
If she angered Old Mistress Zhao, she was afraid that she would never be able to step out of this residence and see Shi Fengju again.
"What's wrong? Are you in some kind of trouble? If there's anything difficult, just tell me! " Old Mistress Zhao smiled warmly and even took her hand. She said with a smile, "We're not outsiders. Silly girl, what's so hard to say!"
She held her hand, and the cool feeling made her want to shiver slightly. Sang Wan resisted the urge to pull her hand away. After a moment, she forced a smile and said, "But, I don't know any etiquette and rules. I'm afraid that I'll make a fool of myself. Not only will I make a fool of myself, but I'll also make the Young Marquis lose face. I …"
Old Mistress Zhao covered her mouth and giggled. She tilted her head and said to Old Mistress Ding with a smile, "Look at Wan Niang, she's so sensible! How can I not feel sorry for such a child! I believe you. You're not that kind of person. It's good that you're like this! Besides, don't you have Qi 'er? He'll take care of you! Wan Niang, Qi 'er is sincere to you! Ai, as a mother and a widow, I really don't want anything in this life. I just want my son to have his wishes fulfilled and be safe! Wan Niang, he hasn't attended a banquet in the capital for a long time. Just take it as helping me and accompany him. With his temper, if you don't go, he definitely won't go! I don't want him to wander around in the crowd and feel bad for me! "
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