Mingzhu had been through a lot these past two days, and once her emotions calmed down, she felt a bit sleepy and couldn't help but doze off against the pillow by the kang (heated brick bed).
There was also a wet nurse on night duty, so she didn't need to worry too much.
She dared not fall into a deep sleep, fearing something might happen to her older brother, so she came to watch over the two children, hoping it would at least bring her some peace of mind.
She had just fallen asleep when Wuxian opened his big eyes.
There was always a candle in the room—because Wuxian had been afraid of the dark since he was a child, and he couldn't sleep with the candle burning.
In this respect, he is very similar to Mingzhu.
As soon as Wuxian woke up, he showed no signs of sleepiness, and his big eyes were bright and sparkling.
He didn't linger in bed and jumped up in a flash.
Seeing this, the wet nurse was about to go forward and pick him up, but he pointed to the sleeping Mingzhu, put his chubby little hand in front of his lips, and prevented her from making a sound.
The wet nurse was absolutely delighted with his adorable appearance.
Although Wuxian has a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder and is considered difficult to serve by outsiders, the wet nurse feels that the young master she serves is unparalleled in the world.
She watched him get up with a smile, then went inside the kang (heated brick bed) and played with the cloth tiger.
This is a large kang (Wuxian sat in the spot by the window, but after playing for a while, he got bored and stood up to look at the bonsai on the windowsill.
Actually, he was looking at the pebbles in the basin.
These little stones, big and small, are quite interesting.
The wet nurse was used to him doing this. Thinking that he might get up and want to drink water, she quietly went out and instructed the maid on night duty to bring hot water.
"Don't let it get too hot, let it cool down outside first, but not too cold either..." The wet nurse was dutiful and more meticulous than Tang Zhuyun.
Apart from Tang Zhuyun, who raised her children roughly, everyone else in the household raised their children with great care.
At this moment, Wu Zhenhai quietly crept into the courtyard.
He was worried about Mingzhu.
With the Prince of Jin injured and the Princess Consort in trouble, she must be very worried these past two days.
Unfortunately, he was too busy helping to find her to come and comfort her.
Now that everything has settled, he immediately came to find her.
I don't know what to say, but just looking at her makes me feel at ease.
He went to Mingzhu's courtyard, but she wasn't there. He asked a maid whose name he recognized, and then he found the twins here.
Wu Zhenhai dared not rush in. After thinking for a moment, he stood by the window, licked his fingers, poked a hole in the window paper, and then peered through it.
Little did they know, when Wuxian saw the small black hole as a finger entered, he became excited.
By the time Wu Zhenhai leaned closer, Wuxian had already extended his little finger and poked it right into the hole.
He just loves to pick at things...
They almost gouged out Wu Zhenhai's right eye.
Wu Zhenhai cried out in pain, waking Mingzhu and startling the wet nurse and maid.
After the initial panic subsided, everyone finally realized it was Wu Zhenhai.
Mingzhu: "... Are you alright?"
Wu Zhenhai covered his eyes with his hand, saying, "It's nothing."
It hurts a little.
That little brat, he really knows how to use dirty tricks.
Wuxian, looking completely innocent, was already focused on continuing to dig the hole.
Although he encountered a setback just now, it did not stop him from continuing his efforts.
The wet nurse hurriedly picked him up, saying, "Young master, this won't do, you're cold."
Wuxian then looked at the embarrassed Wu Zhenhai, as if to say with his eyes that he did it.
Wu Zhenhai was truly driven to despair by the torment.
He was wrong.
Mingzhu didn't chase him away; instead, she poured him a cup of hot tea and invited him to sit down and talk.
Wu Zhenhai was overwhelmed with gratitude for such "preferential treatment".
"Mingzhu, about what happened before, I..."
He was finally able to properly apologize to her.
Thinking about it, he realized he was just too concerned and had disregarded her opinion.
In the past, Mingzhu would have definitely thrown a huge tantrum.
But now she's different; she's more at peace. That's probably because she's living a comfortable life and has more confidence in her heart.
"Let's not talk about the past," Mingzhu said. "Could you tell me about my brother's injury? I have a feeling that this matter isn't as simple as it seems."
Even though he's a prince, he still has many loyal servants around him.
Why is everyone else fine, but only the eldest brother is injured?
Many things simply cannot withstand scrutiny.
Wu Zhenhai shared what he knew, including his own guesses, to clear up Mingzhu's doubts.
Mingzhu listened and nodded.
Seeing that she had talked for so long without getting angry, Wu Zhenhai was in a great mood, and the pain of having his eyeball poked didn't seem so bad anymore.
"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll still be here for you," he said.
Mingzhu remained silent.
Wu Zhenhai immediately felt a little embarrassed.
Although he was reluctant to leave, he knew that if he stayed any longer, he would probably be asked to leave, so he wisely got up and said goodbye.
"Don't overthink it. Everything is still up to the Prince and Princess," Wu Zhenhai said. "If it's inconvenient to talk to them, just send someone to fetch me; just treat me like an older brother."
Mingzhu suddenly smiled.
In Wu Zhenhai's eyes, she was a beauty that could topple kingdoms, a fairy among men, and impossible to look away from.
"Now I've lowered my seniority," Mingzhu said, rising to bow gracefully. "Thank you."
They remained friends after the breakup because, aside from her unmet and unacknowledged expectations, they had a pleasant working relationship and no irreconcilable grudges.
She's in a great mood right now.
When Tang Zhuyun had her accident, she imagined the worst-case scenario, but now it turns out that was all just wishful thinking. All happiness will continue, so what more could she ask for?
Along with Wu Zhenhai, she felt only gratitude for his hard work and care.
Wu Zhenhai was so flattered that he didn't even know how he left.
News of the Prince of Jin 'Prince of Jin injury spread quickly, as it was done at his behest.
Moreover, what's being said outside is that he's seriously injured and his fate is unknown.
The following evening, despite being bedridden, Prince of Jin received Leertai with great enthusiasm.
Tang Zhuyun stayed by the bedside—since she was going to take over the affairs of the city, she needed to have a grasp of the overall situation, which was also the intention of the Prince of Jin.
The Prince of Jin had no prejudice against her because of gender, and he did not think she was unsuitable.
In the Prince of Jin's mind, she was omnipotent.
This almost blind, unconditional trust born of love greatly pleased Tang Zhuyun.
Qu Nian was also there, and he even dragged Ren Yingying to sit next to him.
Ren Yingying's amnesia was exposed in less than an hour, and now, under her wide sleeves, someone is holding her hand tightly, her sorrow flowing like a river.
Leertai came alone, which shows great courage.
After sitting down, he started by trying to get on my good side.
"There is a great deal of history between me and the prince."
Tang Zhuyun immediately thought of Xiao Wu.
Ren Yingying looked at her as well, clearly having thought of it as well.
However, the Prince of Prince of Jin remained calm.
Did I guess wrong?