Furnace Spirit

If Ding Ling never came, the matter was to be left alone.

The steward was deeply loyal to Cai Yong.

He also cherished Cai Wenji and took good care of her.

He watched Cai Wenji spend every day alone, growing thinner by the day.

The sight filled him with anxiety.

But Ding Ling had ascended and never returned, so there was nothing he could do.

After an agonizing wait, Ding Ling had finally returned from the Upper Realm.

Yet Ding Ling never came to the Cai Mansion, and the steward could hardly go against Cai Yong's dying instructions.

Still, the steward could not simply ignore whether Cai Wenji lived or died. Seeing her waste away even faster after Ding Ling's return, he grew frantic. Just as he was about to disregard everything and deliver the letter, Ding Ling appeared!

Now the steward was beside himself with joy and did not want to waste another moment.

He left the Cai Mansion and headed straight for the Wang Residence.

After arriving and handing the letter to Zhou Cang, the steward waited at the entrance.

Some time later.

Diao Chan summoned the steward.

He went to see her, knelt on the floor, and sorrowfully explained Cai Wenji's situation. He begged Diao Chan and the others to give Cai Wenji a chance for Cai Yong's sake. Otherwise, he feared that she would die if she continued like this.

Moved, Diao Chan said:

"I never imagined Sister Wenji's feelings for the Prince ran so deep. Very well. I'll decide on the Prince's behalf. From this day onward, Sister Wenji will be his consort."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you!"

The steward was ecstatic.

The two spoke a little more.

Diao Chan said:

"You said the Prince went to see Sister Wenji. Where is he now?"