The last trace of coolness also dissipated, and the weather gradually became warmer. The peach and pear blossoms in Dingbei Marquis Mansion were blooming tree after tree. The red and white colors looked like layers of pink clouds covering the sky, which was a feast for the eyes.
The scenery was unique and the mansion seemed to have bid farewell to bad luck and ushered in a new life. The Jinyiwei outside also dispersed, and there were laughter and joy everywhere.
There is only a little bit of gloom, which comes from the fifth room.
Wei Yangqing walked back and forth on the checkered floor tiles and said to Old Madam Wei, "Mother, we can't let her go to the Zhennan Palace!"
Wei Yulong found out that Wei An was not Princess Changning's biological son, which was really horrible.
"We can't let her go?" Old Madam Wei's eyes were heavy, but her voice was light and airy: "Then watch her die?"
Wei Yulong was obviously dying, and she had been to see a doctor several times. It was impossible to fake how serious her illness was, and several groups of doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau had come to see her several times.
If she wasn't asked to go to the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion to recuperate.
So what did the old princess do for Wei An
Will the old princess let it go
Old Madam Wei's eyes were cold, with some subtle disappointment and loss: "At this point, if we don't send her over, it will be a source of gossip. How can your mother-in-law let you go? How can you swallow this anger?"
Wei Yangqing was speechless.
After a long while, he opened his mouth and uttered a sentence: "But, if she knows Xiaoqi's life experience..."
"Your mother-in-law knows exactly what can and cannot be said." Old Madam Wei lowered her eyes and flicked the non-existent dust off her sleeves: "Under her nose, Ah Long can't cause any trouble."
Old Mrs. Wei didn't want to teach. She really couldn't muster any kindness towards Wei Yangqing. But she had to teach him. After all, Wei Yangqing was the pillar of the family and he had to support the family.
No matter what, Wei An will also need a mother's family in the future.
She sighed, looked at Wei Yangqing with a sharp gaze and said, "You are a father. When you encounter something like this, your first inappropriate reaction is not to let her go."
"What should you do now?" Old Madam Wei smiled and said, "Of course you should personally send Ah Long to the Zhennan Palace and have a frank discussion with your mother-in-law and your brother-in-law. Your mother-in-law is a sensible person and she will know what to do."
Wei Yangqing seemed to understand, but not quite. Thinking of the look in Wei Yulong's eyes, he felt a chill in his heart.
His daughter, whom he once held in his arms, scolded him, saying that he was heartless and ungrateful, that he would praise something to the sky when he liked it, and would completely let it go when he didn't like it anymore... ..
Where in the world can you find a daughter who dares to speak like this about her own father
Only Princess Changning could teach this.
Wei Yangqing was in a gloomy mood. He sat on the rattan chair for a while before he stood up shakily and said goodbye to the old lady.
As soon as he left, Old Madam Wei sneered at Madam Hua: "He is so old, and he is smart as an official outside, but he is so stupid when he returns home!"
Many men have good careers but know nothing about dealing with people or even family matters. Nanny Hua also used this to persuade Old Lady Wei: "After all, the princess is gone now, and things will get better slowly in the future."
Old Mrs. Wei was exhausted, her brows furrowed, and no one knew what she was thinking about.
Nanny Hua didn't dare to say anything more. When she saw Feicui come in, she gave her a wink.
Feicui knew it clearly, so she walked in with her hands hanging down, and even her voice seemed to have no weight at all: "Old lady, someone from the palace has come to ask for your instructions..."
It’s up to Mrs. Wei to decide whether to meet or not.
Old Madam Wei asked someone to invite her, and after confirming that it was Nanny Li who came, she sighed.
In the end, she asked someone to invite Nanny Li in.
Nanny Li accompanied Xiao Xin as usual, looking very respectful, and chatted with Old Madam Wei for a while: "The princess is doing well outside, but she is worried about her young daughter..."
This means that Mrs. Wei should put herself in other people's shoes.
For many years, the old princess could not raise her head in front of Old Madam Wei and had to interact with her cautiously. But ever since Princess Changning passed away and Wei Yulong became seriously ill, the old princess' attitude suddenly became subtle.
This is often the case with how people get along with each other. It's easy to lose balance if you take a step forward or a step back.
Old Madam Wei looked solemn: "This is also not good for me as a grandmother."
After she said this, Nanny Li didn't know what to say. She leaned over and hurriedly said, "Don't say that. Things have not been easy in the mansion recently. The old princess knows it."
Old Madam Wei was silent for a moment, asked her to go and pack the boxes for Wei Yulong first, and then she went to Wei Yulin's room personally, accompanied by Madam Hua and the Third Madam.
She was not a competent grandmother. Because of her hatred for Princess Changning, she did take her anger out on Wei Jie and Wei Yulong.
And this was indeed not what should have happened. She touched Wei Yulong's sweaty forehead, and only called her name when she saw her open her eyes.
Wei Yulong struggled to sit up, his eyes full of vigilance.
Old Mrs. Wei wanted to sigh more and more. With her grandparents and grandchildren in such a state, she didn't know if she had really failed.
She has experienced many ups and downs in her life, but she is unable to get over it when it comes to a child. If she had paid more attention to the siblings Wei Yulong and Wei Jie, things wouldn't be like this now.
She knocked on the table, causing Wei Yulong to look at her, before she spoke out her purpose: "Madame Li is here to pick you up, and your father will take you there personally."
Wei Yulong didn't say anything.
Old Madam Wei then continued, "I know you have resentment towards us, and I also know you have doubts about Wei An's background. But these are not things that a child like you should be concerned about. The adults will take care of them."
Wei Yulong blinked her eyes, not saying it was bad, nor saying it was good.
She now doesn't know how to face her grandmother and father, so it's better to say less and make fewer mistakes.
There were shadows of people outside the window. Old Madam Wei patiently and carefully told her: "Don't dwell on the past. People who dwell on the past often have difficulty looking forward. You will still have infinitely good prospects in the future. If everything goes well, you will still be able to see your mother. But if you make a mistake, A'long, you will not only lose your mother, but also your father. I hope you will think carefully about the gains and losses here."
She made her words so clearly, in fact, just to avoid delving too much into Wei An's background.
Wei Yulong knew what was going on. She coughed violently for a while until she realized that she was coughing up blood. Then she tried her best to stop coughing, covered her chest, and asked Mrs. Wei with a forced smile, "Grandma, are you telling me the conditions for letting me go to the palace?"
The sun was shining brightly outside, with golden rays of light pouring in through the cracks in the windows. Before Mrs. Wei could answer, there were knocks on the door.