Song Zhiqing looked stunned.
He never thought that Wei Xun would be in Ling Qingwan's room. Judging from the situation, the man's arm was injured by Wei Xun. Song Zhiqing looked at the strange man kneeling on the ground, then looked up at Ling Qingwan.
Not to mention Song Zhiqing, even Ling Qingwan didn't react. She was just preparing to rest as usual, and in the blink of an eye, three more men appeared in the room.
"Just dealing with someone who tried to do something bad to Wanwan." Wei Xun didn't care.
If he wanted to kill someone, it would only take him raising his hand.
After hearing this, Song Zhiqing was shocked and frightened, his eyes widened. He hurried forward, walked to Ling Qingwan's side, and tightly grasped Ling Qingwan's shoulders.
"Did he do anything to you? Are you hurt?"
Ling Qingwan frowned, shook off Song Zhiqing's hand, and took half a step back.
Now, she didn't know when Wei Xun appeared behind her. Ling Qingwan stepped back and fell into Wei Xun's arms.
Ling Qingwan glanced at Wei Xun, then naturally moved aside, putting some distance between herself and Song Zhiqing and Wei Xun.
"Fortunately, I stopped it in time, and Wanwan was not injured. Your Highness can rest assured." Wei Xun's mouth corners raised slightly, and he answered Song Zhiqing's concern on behalf of Ling Qingwan.
If he answered, he would answer, but he had to emphasize that he was the one who saved her. Ling Qingwan rolled her eyes inwardly. Of course, she knew that Wei Xun and Song Zhiqing were competing openly and secretly. But it was better this way, with Wei Xun around, she wouldn't have to bother getting rid of Song Zhiqing's entanglement.
It was inexplicable. Song Zhiqing had never even bothered to give her a glance before, but now he was clinging to her like a dog-skin plaster. Could it be that fate had really changed, and in this life, Song Zhiqing was unable to get the love he wanted
Wei Xun noticed that Ling Qingwan's mind was on Song Zhiqing, and felt a little unhappy. He turned sideways and stood between the two of them.
Madam Ling was very particular about her bed, and she could not fall asleep even at night, tossing and turning. Ling Chuchu knew this and stayed by her side.
"Chu Chu, it's getting late, you should go back and rest." Old Madam Ling felt sorry for Ling Chu Chu and couldn't bear to see her stay by her side all night.
"No, I want to stay with my grandmother." Ling Chuchu curled her lips, her attitude was firm, and she refused to leave no matter what. "There are a lot of mosquitoes on the mountain. I'm by your side and can help you drive them away."
Ling Chuchu behaved so well that Mrs. Ling was so moved that she nodded repeatedly.
"You are sensible and know how to accompany me." Unable to sleep, Old Madam Ling simply got up and sat on the chair for a while.
Ling Chuchu put clothes on Madam Ling and asked Zhihua to bring her a pot of tea.
"No need. This is not the Marquis' Mansion. I'm not here to enjoy myself. It's better to keep things simple." Old Madam Ling stopped Zhihua and ordered her to leave.
"You sleep so uneasily, I am a little worried about mother. Is she sleeping well?" Ling Chuchu went around behind Madam Ling and rubbed her shoulders and back.
When Mrs. Ling thought of Ling Shenshi, her expression suddenly turned cold.
"She, as my daughter-in-law, doesn't serve me, and lets you, a junior, run around all the time. I think she is really confused."
There was a gleam of pride in Ling Chuchu's eyes.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that since Ling Qingwan came back, Ling Shenshi's heart had been leaning towards Ling Qingwan. Ling Chuchu knew she couldn't win the fight, so she simply tried to please Old Madam Ling in every possible way.
No matter how arrogant Ling Qingwan is, it is still Old Madam Ling who has the final say in the Marquis' Mansion.
"Grandma, calm down. Mother has been tossing and turning for the whole afternoon. I think she is tired. It is a good thing that she can sleep well. Let her rest for a while. I am here with you." Ling Chuchu said sweetly, and she made old lady Ling eat her to death. These words would only make people think that Ling Shenshi was ignorant.
In comparison, Ling Chuchu was much more obedient. How could Madam Ling not like her
Madam Ling was just concentrating when Zhishu knocked on the door, interrupting her.
"What's wrong?" Ling Chuchu asked.
Zhishu hesitated, his eyes wandering between Ling Chuchu and Old Madam Ling, and he didn't say a word for a long time. Old Madam Ling was a little impatient, her brows furrowed tightly.
"If you have something to say, tell me. If you don't, leave. It's late at night, don't disturb others' rest."
"Madam, Miss, I just passed by the east yard and saw a man enter the second lady's room. I thought about it again and again, and I don't know whether I should tell the old lady and the young lady about this." Zhishu mustered up the courage and finally said what was in his heart.
"Could it be that he is a servant guard in the mansion? The Second Miss has something urgent to tell her, so she asked him to come into the room." Ling Chuchu looked worried and spoke for Ling Qingwan.
At this time, Madam Ling had a serious look on her face, and she seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze.
"To answer Miss, I felt strange because I didn't recognize the man and had never seen him in your house before," Zhishu replied.
"This..." Ling Chuchu hesitated and turned to look at Madam Ling. "Why would a man appear in the temple out of nowhere? And why would Wanwan invite a strange man into her room in the middle of the night if there was nothing important?"
The implication is that Ling Qingwan had done something improper and came to Jing'an Temple to meet her lover in secret.
This matter concerns the reputation of the Marquisate, and it happened right under the nose of Old Lady Ling. If what Zhishu saw was true, Old Lady Ling would not forgive Ling Qingwan.
Sure enough, Old Madam Ling immediately got up and decided to go to the East Courtyard in person to see if there was a man hiding in Ling Qingwan's room.
Ling Chuchu and the secretary looked at each other, suppressed their excitement, and hurried forward to support Madam Ling.
"Grandma, don't be too anxious. Maybe Zhishu has read it wrong, or maybe Wanwan really has something important to tell you." As she walked, Ling Chuchu did not forget to comfort Old Madam Ling.
"What's so important that we need to meet in the room in the middle of the night?" Old Madam Ling didn't believe it.
Even if Ling Qingwan was innocent, it was absolutely against the rules for a man and a woman to be alone in the same room on a dark night with strong winds. Old Madam Ling was so angry that she stepped out of the room and happened to bump into Ling Qingwan who was rushing over.
"Ling Qingwan? Why are you here?" Old Madam Ling was surprised.
"I have something I want to report to grandma." Ling Qingwan said to Old Madam Ling.
The few of them returned to the room, and Ling Qingwan glanced at Ling Chuchu and Zhishu calmly. As early as when she pushed the door and saw the strange man, she had already suspected Ling Chuchu. Especially when Song Zhiqing mentioned that she saw the maid in the Marquis's mansion, Ling Qingwan was even more certain.
If she didn't come, I'm afraid that Madam Ling and Ling Chuchu would have said something to her and convicted her.
Ling Shen arrived at this time, and as soon as she came in, she asked Ling Qingwan what happened.
Ling Qingwan frowned.
She knew without thinking who informed Ling Shenshi.
This Wei Xun! What on earth is he doing! Ling Qingwan was helpless. She didn't want Ling Shenshi to get involved in this matter.
"She is very powerful and has acquaintances in Jing'an Temple. She stays up late at night and secretly meets with men. If this gets out, I will be completely embarrassed." Old Madam Ling spoke in a sarcastic tone and glared at Ling Qingwan several times while speaking.