Chapter 485: Chapter 482: Don’t Say Things That Break My Heart Again

Old Woman: "Although we haven’t seen the doctor visiting recently, the General knows medicine. He must have diagnosed it."

She said with conviction and a look of joy, "Otherwise, why did the mistress reward each of us servants with a tael of silver the other day."

The number of servants in the mansion is large, so this is not a small amount.

The maid’s eyes lit up.

"You do have sharp eyes, Nanny Liu."

Tan Jiang was too exhausted to mock.

It was because the weather was getting hot, and thinking of the hard work of those serving below, the mistress would give out a heat allowance every summer!

Have you forgotten!

The old woman wanted to say something, but when she saw Tan Jiang coming over, she quickly fell silent.

"Do not gossip about the master or spread rumors."

Tan Jiang said sternly, "Do I need to remind you of the rules of the Duke Mansion?"

"Now go away!"

After a stern warning, she walked towards Yu Tingwan’s side.

Yu Tingwan was indeed not asleep.

Under the veil, her eyes were squinting, enjoying the warm sun and feeling drowsy.

As Tan Jiang approached, she didn’t even bother to lift the veil.

"Mumbling, who are you talking to?"

Yu Tingwan: "Did you manage to find out any information?"

Tan Jiang respectfully reported as if it were an important matter!

"Madam, Liang Rui called for water three times last night."

Yu Tingwan slowly raised her hand.

Clapping appreciatively.

Clap clap clap.

Tan Jiang thought it was for her, straightened up, and continued: "Afterward, the Second Prince intended to leave but couldn’t walk. He ended up resting at Liang Rui’s place, though he strongly insisted on sleeping next door."

"He couldn’t move, and Liang Rui thought he was being pretentious but lovingly carried him over."

Wonderful!

Yu Tingwan continued clapping.

"Early today, the Holy Emperor summoned the Second Prince."

Yu Tingwan was puzzled and lifted the veil slightly, still lounging lazily, as if boneless: "What for?"

Didn’t the news from the Yellow River bother him and use someone to vent his frustration?

"He had the Second Prince kneel outside the hall."

Yu Tingwan slightly furrowed her brow.

She even started to worry.

Not without malice.

"Ying Zhi was tired all night and now has to kneel as punishment. How can his body endure it?"

"It can’t endure."

Tan Jiang noted, "He knelt with difficulty, and Bao Pu even went to check, saying he was kneeling crookedly and specifically asked if his buttocks hurt."

How embarrassing.

Yu Tingwan’s enchanting eyes sparkled, and her cherry lips in crimson snickered softly.

What a pity, Qing Ya hasn’t come to report.

He Xuran arrived at this time, led by Shunzi.

Seeing the lively and vivid lady, his imposing demeanor softened, accompanied by a smile.

"What amusing thing delights you so?"

He Xuran quickly walked over: "Could you share it with me?"

Yu Tingwan: ...

If I dared to tell, you’d dare not listen.

Back when studying, Xiao Huaian told dirty jokes in front of He Xuran, which led to him being scolded by Duke Zhongyong and badly beaten.

Yu Tingwan didn’t think anyone would dare to hit her.

But she did care about face.

"It’s nothing, just an amusing anecdote unfit for formal occasions."

Yu Tingwan stood up and changed the subject: "Why has Mr. He come?"

Seeing that she didn’t want to mention it, He Xuran didn’t ask further.

"Just returned from out of town, bought some specialties along the way to give you."

He did indeed have his hands full of various packages.

Having already brought them over, Yu Tingwan didn’t intend to have him take them back.

"You are too considerate."

He Xuran: "You know I went to Lingnan, right?"

Yu Tingwan accepted them and had Tan Jiang take them inside.

Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly.

He Xuran: "On the way back, I heard that the water disaster in Ze County is quite severe, not looking optimistic. Many homes have been flooded, and the crops in the fields are likely ruined."

"I know Wei Zhao has roots in Ze County, and the two elders of the Wei Family won’t be affected, but I thought I’d mention it to you."

Yu Tingwan thanked him warmly: "Things over there have been settled."

She was also grateful that Mr. and Mrs. Yu were buried on the hillside, avoiding the flood.

However... Yu Tingwan slightly furrowed her brow.

"With an incident in Ze County, the nearby four cities are feared to be affected as well. The news should soon reach the Holy Emperor."

He Xuran nodded.

"You are admirable."

Worried for the people and deeply moved by their plight.

The sudden praise left Yu Tingwan: ??

Though she didn’t understand, why was she suddenly being complimented.

But she nodded without hesitation.

He Xuran was about to say these were matters for the one on the dragon throne, as well as the officials with court salaries, to worry about. It’s a natural disaster, not man-made. Even if the situation worsens, it’s fate. He urged Yu Tingwan not to worry too much.

Yu Tingwan: "The Holy Emperor will be upset again."

He Xuran was slightly stunned.

Why do you care about him!

Don’t you know, emperors aren’t nice people.

He Xuran sighed, realizing his niece truly possesses noble character!

Yu Tingwan worried: "What about the Second Prince?"

"Will he have to kneel until who knows when?"

He Xuran: ??

Why concern over Ying Zhi again?

He cleared his throat: "Lingnan is a place of miasma, crawling with venomous snakes and insects. I suffered quite a bit on this trip."

You might as well show concern for him.

Yu Tingwan: "Ah?"

Under He Xuran’s expectant gaze, she was silent for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Life is precious, but you should know there will be more than one situation in the future where you must risk it."

He Xuran is too honest.

And wouldn’t lie.

Now only he still naively believes Ying Fuyan truly died and therefore is filled with righteous indignation.

Wei Zhao, Gu Fu Ju, Xiao Huaian, and others, need him to work.

Yet each remains conspicuously silent.

Because only then can He Xuran maximize his effectiveness, without the emperor noticing any discrepancies.

Yu Tingwan sighed: "Be more mindful."

He Xuran: ???

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Qing Ya had actually reported to Yu Tingwan early in the morning.

But she wasn’t awake then.

Qing Ya didn’t care about that and was about to shout loudly, but Wei Zhao found it annoying and called Fu Meng to chase it away.

It was deeply hurt because of this.

It should have received applause from Yu Tingwan.

Now it could only lie beside Ying Fuyan, whispering very softly.

"Should I apply more force?"

"Why don’t you scream, you’re like a dead fish."

Ying Fuyan really didn’t want to hear this.

It’s really inappropriate.

"Get lost!"

Qing Ya jerked.

Its mung bean-sized eyes spun frantically.

This response was familiar; later Ying Zhi also said this to Liang Rui.

Let the crow think, how did Liang Rui respond.

Thud thud.

Someone was knocking on the ground hole.

"Is anyone there?"

Ying Fuyan’s eyes shimmered, strenuously maneuvering the wheelchair to look over.

"...Yes."

Only to see the floorboard beneath the desk being pushed open and Yao Ru crawling up from inside.

Doing this left her a bit disheveled, with a bit of dirt on her face. It didn’t align with her usual elegant and dignified image, yet now a smile danced in her eyes. She gracefully approached, holding a food box in hand.

"I just made some milk tea and some snacks."

"Ying Zhi!"

Before Ying Fuyan could respond, Qing Ya suddenly shouted.

"Why tell me to get lost? Weren’t you the one offering yourself to me?"

It expressed with deep affection.

"Zhi Zhi, don’t say things that break my heart again."