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“It’s been some time,” Wei Mingting explained. “Before, we didn’t dare make it public because we feared that once people found out, it might put the Seventh Prince in danger. What’s more, the person who tried to harm him still hasn’t been found. If the culprit thinks the Seventh Prince has already met with misfortune and has stopped acting, then if we suddenly start searching openly, we’d only expose him to greater danger.”
“How is the Seventh Prince now?” Wei Qingwan asked anxiously.
“I haven’t seen him myself,” Wei Mingting replied, “but I’ve heard he’s mostly fine.”
Wei Ruo wasn’t particularly surprised by this news, since she had already learned some of it earlier from Madam Yuan.
Still, she couldn’t help but feel a bit amazed. As expected of the male lead of the original story—His will to live was truly remarkable. Even after all that, he was still alive and kicking.
Normally, anyone else who had gone missing for more than a month would have been dead by now.
Since they were already on the topic of the Seventh Prince, Wei Mingting went on to talk about recent happenings at court.
“But he’s the Seventh Prince,” Wei Qingwan said in disbelief. “Who would dare to be so reckless as to harm His Highness?”
Wei Mingting could only shake his head. “The struggle for the crown prince’s seat has been going on for years. Since Empress Xu’s death, His Majesty has yet to appoint a new empress or name a successor. That’s why the court is in such a complicated state now.”
Although the Seventh Prince was widely regarded as the most promising candidate, as long as the emperor hadn’t officially chosen a crown prince, the other princes still had a chance.
“Why hasn’t His Majesty named a successor yet?” Wei Qingwan asked again.
At this, Wei Mingting’s brows furrowed, as if recalling something from the past. His expression turned complicated.
Yun Shi quickly interjected, “Wanwan, matters of the imperial court have nothing to do with us. Don’t ask too much.”
Wei Qingwan immediately nodded and fell silent.
Wei Mingting then warned his family, “The situation in the capital has been unstable lately. Though we live here in Jiangnan, far from the political strife, we must still be cautious with our words and actions outside. Don’t give anyone a reason to find fault.”
Although Wei Mingting wasn’t directly involved in the power struggle, his official position meant he had to keep both himself and his household in check to avoid being dragged into it.
“Don’t worry, Father. I’ll be careful,” Wei Yichen spoke up first. Since he studied at Anzhou Academy, where he interacted with many sons of noble families, he had to be especially cautious.
Wei Qingwan quickly followed, saying, “Father, please don’t worry. I would never speak carelessly or bring trouble upon our family.”
Wei Mingting nodded in approval.
Then his attention turned back to Wei Ruo, asking about the specific details of how she had handled the epidemic.
Wei Ruo didn’t hide anything, she answered every question she could.
Although she hadn’t been staying at the Prefectural Registrate’s Residence recently, all the epidemic prevention measures had indeed been arranged by her. So when Wei Mingting questioned her, she was able to respond clearly and thoroughly.
Her answers completely dispelled the doubts that Yun Shi and the others had. At first, they thought Madam Yuan’s praise might have been exaggerated, but after hearing Wei Ruo’s explanation, they realized it was all true. It really was their daughter who had organized and managed everything.
As the conversation went on, even Yun Shi couldn’t help repeatedly praising Wei Ruo.
Meanwhile, Wei Qingwan sat quietly to the side, feeling completely invisible.
Listening to her father, mother, and brother all praise Wei Ruo, a wave of indescribable bitterness welled up inside her.
After chatting for about half an hour, considering that Wei Ruo hadn’t had proper rest in days, Wei Mingting allowed her to return to her courtyard to rest.
When Wei Ruo returned to Tingsong Courtyard, the first thing she did was ask about Wei Jinyi’s whereabouts.
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