This news did not reach Concubine Yu's ears until the evening. When she learned that Wei An was still in the palace and had not returned with her, even she, who was calm as she was, could not help but widen her eyes and asked in surprise, "He's not back? What does it mean that he stays in the palace only two days after the wedding?"
She didn't believe a word of what Concubine Lin Shu said about keeping her as a companion because she liked her. What kind of nonsense was that? Everyone saw how much Shen Chen valued Wei An. How could he possibly keep his wife in the palace
Something must have happened.
But what could possibly happen? She was a little confused, rubbing her brows with a headache, and then asked Aunt Peng beside her: "Is the prince back?"
Aunt Peng shook her head, also with a look of confusion and bewilderment: "I don't know if the prince has returned, but the marquis went to the study as soon as he returned, and I don't know what he did..."
That means he is in the study, otherwise Shen Chen would not stay in the study for so long.
Concubine Yu's right eyelid jumped suddenly. She held it with her hand and sat there anxiously for a while before nodding and saying, "I understand. Don't discuss this matter anymore. Since the Marquis's wife has won the favor of Concubine Shu and can accompany her in the palace, this is a great honor. You should all be alert and don't talk nonsense."
Aunt Peng nodded in agreement. Seeing that Concubine Yu didn't say anything, she cautiously asked after a while, "Concubine, what should we do over there?"
Concubine Yu coughed, turned around and looked at her, and said calmly: "What? It's the same as it should be. The share of money over there should be paid as usual. Also, tomorrow is the day to return to the parents' home. We should prepare the gifts and send them over tomorrow as usual. You can ask the marquis to see if he will go tomorrow. If he goes, let him take the gifts. If he doesn't go, let the servants deliver them."
Nanny Peng agreed.
When Shen Chen came to visit the next day, no one paid attention to the thoughtful gifts. When she saw Shen Chen, Old Lady Wei asked him solemnly, "Why do you stay in the palace?"
What else could Shen Chen hide from Old Lady Wei? He immediately told her what happened in the palace: "They are using An An to blackmail me to go find the medicine. I have already told my father that I will come here today and leave to find Master Zhang tomorrow."
Old Mrs. Wei sighed, feeling very uncomfortable. She was worried about Wei An's safety, but she was more worried about how to resolve this matter. Otherwise, even if this matter was resolved, there would be a next time.
Shen Chen also knew what was bothering Old Madam Wei. Seeing that she looked unhappy and seemed to have aged a few years, he felt very sad. He knew how important Wei An was to Old Madam Wei, so he slowed down his voice and assured her softly, "Grandma, don't worry, I will definitely bring An An back to you safely. Don't worry too much..."
Old Madam Wei smiled bitterly: "Rest assured? How can I be rest assured? Even if the Concubine Shu is very kind, if he makes up his mind, what will happen to An An?"
It's like this, how can I not worry
Shen Chen was speechless. He was silent for a long time before he said, "I have discussed this with Third Master Lin. Third Master promised me that he would ask Concubine Shu to take care of An An. If something really happens, Concubine Shu will definitely protect An An."
Old Madam Wei sighed, put away the solemnity and anger on her face, and asked Shen Chen: "Have you thought about how to deal with this matter?"
Shen Chen repeated what he had said to King Linjiang, and at the end he said: "It depends on Master Zhang. If Master Zhang is successful, this matter may not be that difficult..."
Old Madam Wei also knew that there was no better solution. She snorted with a splitting headache, "These things are really a headache. The emperor doesn't even care about the surface work. He took the opportunity to enter the palace to thank the emperor and detained the person. This is a desperate move!"
I'm afraid it's not that easy to fool.
Shen Chen didn't say anything.
The Qin family, who heard the news, were completely confused. They had no idea why the person was suddenly left in the palace.
Madam Qin San even uttered a surprised sound, "It's said that Princess Shouning was almost chosen by the Lin family. Now it seems that it's at least 99% certain. Look how long has it been since they got married? She's already been kept in the palace. How can this be justified? She has such a powerful backer, no wonder she's so arrogant."
The Madam saw things more clearly than she did. She sneered and said, "No matter how much she likes him, there is no precedent for this. Do you really believe that she stayed in the palace because the Concubine likes her? I think she was simply detained."
Detained
Madam Qin San cried out, "Detained?"
The lady ignored her and turned to look at her husband: "Can you go to the mansion and look for the prince? I think this matter is unusual. We should also know what is going on. If..."
If this matter is really consistent with her guess, then there will be something interesting to watch. Wei An being in the palace might actually be a good thing.
Old Master Qin was retching. He felt uncomfortable in his stomach. He had been vomiting and having diarrhea all day. He was not in good spirits. But when he heard what the old lady said, he forced himself to hold back. He nodded reluctantly and said, "It's just right. I should go over to see him. Now is the perfect time. Let's go now."
He has always been very good to King Linjiang, and King Linjiang has always remembered his kindness and respected him.
This time he was sick himself, so if he rushed over, he could say a lot of things, and it would be more effective.
The lady agreed hastily and asked the third master to follow him: "Go with your father and take good care of him. Don't let your father's condition get worse."
Madam Qin San still didn't quite understand what her mother-in-law meant. She stood there for a while before shaking her head in astonishment and asking her mother-in-law, "Mother, why did you ask father-in-law to go look for the prince now? Does the prince still know what's going on in the palace?"
This daughter-in-law usually looked quite smart, but now she seemed really stupid. The lady frowned somewhat dissatisfiedly and said very dissatisfiedly: "I don't know anything yet. When I know, I will naturally not hide it from you. Why are you so anxious?"
It would be fine if I was anxious, but I'm not that smart. I can't guess anything and can't help at all.
Mrs. Qin San was a little embarrassed. She hung her head and was at a loss. She blamed Wei An in her heart again. This person always played cards unpredictably. Just when she had thought of a way to deal with her, she got into trouble again, so that the good hand of cards was messed up again. (To be continued)