After a moment of hesitation, Wei Xun pulled out a smile.
The amulet had been soaked in spices and smelled of a faint orchid scent. These days, whenever Wei Xun thought of Ling Qingwan, he would take it out and smell it, as if Ling Qingwan was right beside him.
He has never been someone who cannot endure hardships. If he had not been concerned about Dongjing City, Wei Xun would not have been so reluctant to leave.
It has been raining in Tokyo recently, and the drizzle has been continuous for several days.
Ling Qingwan couldn't go out, so she had to stay in the mansion to rest.
When people are idle, they tend to think about all sorts of things. Besides, there are people far away that Ling Qingwan cares about. I don't know how Wei Xun and Ling Xiao are doing now, whether they have enough food and warm clothes. Suiyang and the border are not as good as Dongjing City. Now it's just the beginning of the season, and the weather must be very bad.
Ling Qingwan was depressed and eventually fell ill.
Fortunately, after the doctor's diagnosis, he confirmed that Ling Qingwan had just caught a cold and told her to rest more. Ling Shen was worried and sent her most attentive Nanny Pu to take care of Ling Qingwan in Iris Pavilion every day.
"Miss! Miss!"
Qiao'er chirped and trotted in from outside.
Nanny Pu was washing Ling Qingwan. Seeing Qiao'er making a fuss, she turned around and scolded her gently.
Although she said she was scolding, Nanny Park's tone was very gentle. In her eyes, these little girls were just like children, so she would never be angry with them.
"Look who's coming!" Qiao'er was so excited that she didn't care about what Madam Pu said. She turned aside and made way.
Immediately afterwards, Shen Chengzhou stepped into the room.
"Grandfather!"
"General Shen!"
Ling Qingwan and Nanny Park shouted in surprise at the same time.
You know, Shen Chengzhou hated Ling Feng the most, and he rarely came to visit Ling Mansion in the past. Especially after Ling Feng got into that dirty thing, Shen Chengzhou was even more unwilling to set foot in Ling Mansion again.
I came here specially today, I'm afraid something big has happened.
"I heard that you caught a cold and I was very worried. When Xiao'er was still alive, he would write me a letter to tell me how you were doing, which made me feel at ease. Now that he is gone, I can only come to visit you in person." Shen Chengzhou explained.
It turned out to be because of her health. Ling Qingwan breathed a sigh of relief.
At least nothing happened to the people around her, so she felt relieved.
"Grandfather, don't worry, I'm in good health. And with Nanny Pu and Qiao'er taking care of me, nothing will happen." Ling Qingwan smiled and comforted Shen Chengzhou.
Seeing that she was born petite and now looked even thinner, how could Shen Chengzhou not feel distressed. But he also knew Ling Qingwan's personality, she was very strong, and she definitely didn't want him to worry about her so much.
"I came here today, not only to visit you, but also for something else." Shen Chengzhou told Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan became interested.
"I see that you only have a few people to take care of you. Although Nanny Pu and Qiao'er are capable and loyal to you, they don't know martial arts and can't help you if you really encounter problems. Mingyue is alone after all, and it is very easy to be overwhelmed when there are too many things to do. I specially picked two skilled maids to protect you."
"Don't worry. Once it's given to you, it's yours and your grandfather won't ask about it anymore." Shen Chengzhou said patiently.
Ling Qingwan's eyes lit up.
She had long felt that things were becoming more and more difficult, and with only a few people around her, she was a little overwhelmed. Unexpectedly, Shen Chengzhou sent two people at this time, which was like timely help.
"Come in." Seeing Ling Qingwan happy, Shen Chengzhou couldn't help but feel better.
As soon as she finished speaking, two women came in from outside, stood in front of Ling Qingwan, and bowed to her.
The two girls were pretty and clean-looking, with a temperament similar to Mingyue. One was wearing a light green cloud shirt, and the other was wearing a rose-colored fine linen dress, so it was easy to tell them apart.
"The one in green is called Luluo, and the one in red is called Hongshang. They have been with me since they were young, and their martial arts are decent. If you have anything to say, just tell them."
The two's martial arts were recognized by Shen Chengzhou, so they were really good. Ling Qingwan saw that the two girls were also smart and was very satisfied with them.
"Go out and find Qiao'er and let her arrange a room for you. You will live in Iris Pavilion from now on." Ling Qingwan instructed Luoluo and Hongshang.
There happened to be a few empty rooms in Iris Pavilion, and it seemed as if it was destiny that Green Ivy and Red Sang came to her.
Ling Qingwan was in a good mood, and Shen Chengzhou chatted with her for a while. Knowing that the Suiyang army was Shen Chengzhou's most elite army, as long as Ling Xiao arrived in Suiyang, there would be absolutely no problems, Ling Qingwan felt relieved.
But Wei Xun...
I should pray that Wei Xun could send her news as soon as possible. After all, there was nothing I could do if I just thought about it.
After leaving the room, Shen Chengzhou did not leave immediately, but found Nanny Park to ask her about Ling Qingwan's condition.
"You also know Wanwan's personality. When we worry about her, she feels pressured. But I don't ask about these things, and I'm always worried." Shen Chengzhou looked embarrassed.
"The young lady just caught a cold, which is nothing serious. But she worries every day, and her spirit is no longer as good as before. I'm afraid..." Nanny Park couldn't bear to say the rest.
Even if she didn't say it, Shen Chengzhou knew it.
"Where are the old lady and Ling Feng? Wanwan is in trouble, have they said anything?"
"No." Madam Park shook her head. "The old lady and the master didn't even come to visit."
Nanny Pu had been holding this matter in her heart for a long time, and she had long been resentful of Madam Ling and Ling Feng. But she was just a servant after all, and could do nothing but feel sorry for Ling Qingwan. Shen Chengzhou was not so good-tempered. After listening to Nanny Pu's words, he gave a few instructions and left the yard.
"Grandfather looks very worried. Has something happened?"
Ling Qingwan walked to the door and stood still. Seeing Shen Chengzhou's back walking away, she couldn't help but worry.
"It's nothing, don't worry, miss." Nanny Park said as she helped Ling Qingwan back to the room.
It's cold outside. If she stays here any longer, I'm afraid Ling Qingwan will catch a cold again.
Ling Feng was handling some matters in the study room when he was surprised to learn that Shen Chengzhou came to see him.
"That old man is here to visit his granddaughter, why is he here to see me?" Ling Feng was annoyed. If Shen Chengzhou's status and position were not higher than his, Ling Feng would not bother to see him.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Chengzhou pushed the door open and walked in.
"I came to see you for something serious."
Shen Chengzhou heard every word of Ling Feng's complaint just now.
Ling Feng was startled at first, but then he thought that when he was defeated before, Shen Chengzhou just stood by and watched without helping him, and there was no good talk between the two of them, so he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Father, if you have anything to say, just tell me." Ling Feng said with a smile.
As he spoke, he told the servant to pour tea.
"No need for tea. I just wanted to ask you, Wanwan was not feeling well, you lived under the same roof with her, so you couldn't have been unaware of it, but you never went to visit her, and you never treated Wanwan as your own daughter?"