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Seeing this, the three of them no longer declined and accepted Wei Ruo’s loquat syrup, expressing their thanks.
“Many thanks, Miss Wei. We will accept this loquat syrup. If there is anything you need from us in the future, please feel free to ask,” said Yuan Qiniang.
Wei Ruo smiled and nodded.
Before leaving Tianqin Garden that evening, Wei Ruo saw Qingyi, who had come to Tianqin Garden to retrieve something for Madam Yuan, so she gave her two jars as well, asking her to pass them on to Madam Yuan.
Qingyi looked overjoyed, as if she had received a treasure, “Miss Wei, your loquat syrup came just in time. Madam has had some throat discomfort these past few days, and this servant was worrying about what to prepare to help her recover. What Miss Wei gives must be the best.”
Wei Ruo didn’t say much. Just as they were about to part, Qingyi suddenly called out to Wei Ruo again, her tone serious as she reminded, “Miss Wei, it’s not very safe outside these days. If there’s nothing urgent, please try not to leave the city.”
Qingyi’s words sounded as if she knew something.
“Did something happen?” Wei Ruo asked.
Qingyi only said, “Nothing really happened, just a reminder for Miss Wei. Please remember this servant is saying this for your own good.”
With that, Qingyi walked off into the distance.
After returning to the Colonel’s Residence, Wei Ruo especially summoned Mo mo Zhang and asked her whether any major incidents had occurred in the city recently.
Mo mo Zhang shook her head repeatedly, “It’s been quite peaceful in the city these days. This old servant hasn’t heard of anything serious happening.”
Wei Ruo asked again, “Has security at the city gates tightened?”
Mo mo Zhang denied it: “No, this morning this old servant even ran an errand outside the city for Madam, and everything was the same as usual. Yesterday, Old Zhang from the household also went to Xingshan County, and this morning he transported a cart of grain back—nothing happened.”
“I understand.”
Wei Ruo dismissed Mo mo Zhang.
She believed that Qingyi wouldn’t say something like that for no reason, but for now, she didn’t know the reason behind it.
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That night, Wei Mingting suddenly returned home.
Yun Shi had already gone to bed. Hearing the noise, she got up with the help of her maid.
“Husband, why didn’t you send a word before coming back?” Yun Shi stepped forward to help Wei Mingting change clothes while asking with concern.
Wei Mingting’s brows were tightly furrowed. “Something happened. Don’t make my return public for now. Don’t even tell the children.”
Upon hearing this, Yun Shi’s heart tightened. She realized the seriousness of the matter.
“Husband, is it the Japanese pirates invading again?” she asked carefully
“It’s not about the Japanese pirates. It’s the Seventh Prince— he was ambushed on his way here,” said Wei Mingting.
Yun Shi’s eyes widened, “The Seventh Prince was attacked? How could that be? Who would dare to lay hands on a royal prince?”
Wei Mingting’s face was full of worry, “It’s likely related to the court’s power struggles. The Crown Prince’s seat has been vacant for years, and the open and secret fights among the princes have long been known throughout the court.”
Hearing this, Yun Shi felt even more anxious. “Then what about the Seventh Prince now?”
Wei Mingting shook his head. “Currently, his whereabouts are unknown. His life or death is uncertain. Magistrate Yuan and the defense commander have already mobilized the government officers and part of the anti-pirates troops to search for him.”
“Will you be implicated, Husband? The court’s struggles shouldn’t have anything to do with your anti–pirates forces. You shouldn’t be affected by this, right?” Yun Shi asked worriedly.
“That’s hard to say. It depends on His Majesty’s will. If someone must be held accountable, responsibility will still fall somewhere,” Wei Mingting said.
After all, the prince whom the Emperor favors had an incident within his jurisdiction. If His Majesty is enraged, they won’t be able to escape punishment.
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