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Chapter 42 There is a folk tale...

Han Shu dared not disturb the physician, so she came out from the inner room and waited in the outer room.

"Mother, how is Wan'er?"

When Qin Ye and Qin Lang arrived, the first thing they did upon entering was to inquire about Qin Wan's health.

Upon seeing Qin Lang, Su Yan'er's tears, which she had swallowed, flowed again.

"Second brother, the family physician is treating fourth sister right now. Aunt and I went in to take a look just now, and fourth sister... fourth sister is very ill and is still unconscious. Second brother, do you think fourth sister will be alright?"

Su Yan'er was sobbing so hard she could barely speak; her genuine worry was deeply moving.

Han Shu was also wiping away tears, feeling regretful. She should have politely refused Wan'er's entry into the palace that day.

"Yan'er, Wan'er has always been blessed with good fortune since childhood, she will definitely be alright!" Han Shu said, these words were also a way of comforting herself.

"Auntie, Yan'er was worried about you too. You were pushed by Wan Shuang just now, are you alright?" As she spoke, Su Yan'er helped Han Shu to sit down.

"What? She, a lowly servant girl, dared to push you?" Upon hearing that his mother had been wronged, Qin Lang immediately wanted to drag Wan Shuang out and beat her to death.

But Su Yan'er stopped her again, "Second brother, Wan Shuang was probably worried about fourth sister, which is why she was careless. Wan Shuang is currently inside assisting the physician in treating fourth sister. If we punish her now, what if it worsens fourth sister's condition?"

Su Yan'er's face was covered with tears and worry. She said, "Just now, Wan Shuang said that Auntie knew that Fourth Sister was sick before she entered the palace, and that's why she's like this."

Presumably, she harbors resentment because her aunt didn't refuse the Empress's summons on her behalf while Fourth Sister was copying scriptures in the palace for three days.

Upon hearing this, Han Shu also felt wronged. She had invited Qin Wan into the palace, and although she knew that Qin Wan was ill, she did not know that the Empress would keep her for three days.

Moreover, no one knows why she stayed. If she said something she shouldn't have and displeased the Empress, what does that have to do with her?

Upon hearing this, Qin Lang became even angrier.

"What grievances could a lowly maidservant like her have? Copying scriptures was Qin Wan's own choice. She wanted to put on a show of filial piety and not want to be wronged. Where in the world is there such a good thing?"

If Qin Wan hadn't been so cold and sarcastic towards her mother, how could the maidservants have become so accustomed to treating her mother the same way?

When she wakes up, I will definitely punish her lowly maid severely, so that she will know that her mother is the true mistress of the Marquis's mansion.

"Mother, don't worry, I will definitely get justice for you!" Qin Lang said again.

Seeing that Qin Lang's worry had lessened somewhat, Su Yan'er smiled faintly.

If the relationship between the second brother and the fourth sister were to be completely broken, then the second brother would not put himself aside because of the fourth sister's matter, and he would not agree to his promises in the future, nor would he stand him up because of the fourth sister.

Su Yan'er was secretly delighted; she was determined to marry Qin Lang.

Qin Ye remained silent, filled with worry, constantly peering inside.

As if remembering something, he glanced at the room again, then turned and left.

Qin Ye rode without stopping, spurring his horse towards the palace.

He wanted to ask why Qin Wan had become so ill after only copying scriptures for three days.

As soon as Qin Ye arrived at the city gate, he saw Xiao Jingyu coming out from inside.

After dismounting, he went straight to Xiao Jingyu, without bowing, and pulled him to a secluded corner.

"What happened to Wan'er?" Qin Ye asked anxiously, unable to control his tone.

However, he and Hsiao Ching-yu were longtime friends, and Hsiao Ching-yu did not blame him.

"Wan'er has been kept by the Empress Dowager to copy scriptures and pray for your grandmother's well-being!"

Qin Ye didn't believe this explanation. The Empress managed the inner palace, but she had never managed the private residences of her ministers. It was impossible for her to have any influence over the Marquis's residence.

"What is the truth?" Qin Ye asked again, this time with a pressing tone, as if he were interrogating him.

Xiao Jingyu froze, feeling a pang of pain in her heart as she realized that Qin Wan had been kept behind because of her.

However, he did not say it directly; he was already betrothed to Shen Siyi.

If it were said that Qin Wan's punishment was because of him, what would the Marquis's mansion think? What would Qin Ye think?

He used to ignore her when she was pestering him, but now that he's been betrothed and is being dragged into this mess, it's his fault.

Since it was his fault, he should make amends for it. He will definitely make amends to her for what happened today.

After a moment of inner turmoil, Xiao Jingyu ultimately did not tell the truth.

"It was already late when I arrived. Wan'er had finished copying the scriptures, and the Empress Dowager was preparing to let her leave the palace. I only saw her briefly and did not ask her why."

Qin Ye's brows furrowed, his dark eyes fixed on the person before him, as if assessing whether he was lying.

However, he did not notice the flaw, and only then did he restrain his emotions.

"I was too excited just now, please forgive me, Fourth Prince!"

"You were worried about Wan'er, so this isn't your fault!" Xiao Jingyu's heart trembled slightly, but she still asked, "How is Wan'er now?"

"High fever persists, unconscious; the royal physician is treating him!"

With a 'buzz', Xiao Jingyu's body stiffened, feeling as if something had taken over his brain, preventing him from thinking.

She was in such a serious condition. If I had been a little faster, would I have been able to save her sooner?

Xiao Jingyu resented himself, wondering why he couldn't be faster.

Just now, if he had been a little faster, he could have taken her directly back to the manor instead of letting her faint at the palace gate and have someone else take her back.

However, Xiao Jingyu did not show her inner panic on her face. She said with a little worry, "If the Marquis's physician is not capable, then please ask the imperial physician to treat her as soon as possible. Do not delay the treatment!"

"I know that, but although Wan'er is a woman, she is not weak. It is impossible for her to fall ill so seriously from copying scriptures. Please be careful, Your Highness, perhaps Wan'er has made some mistake and has been subjected to private punishment!"

Qin Ye's worries were not unfounded. The moment Xiao Jingyu touched Qin Wan, she also felt that she was extremely hot.

"it is good."

Night fell, and a cold wind howled.

The sun shone brightly during the day, and snowflakes began to fall at night.

The streets outside the Marquis's mansion were bustling with traffic. Today was the eve of the Lunar New Year, and many people braved the wind and snow to go to Daming Lake to watch the fireworks. This year's fireworks seemed to be particularly numerous.

Compared to the hustle and bustle outside, the Marquis's residence was much quieter.

Although Qin Wan is out of danger, she has been relying on sheer willpower to stay alive these past few days, which has severely depleted her health.

So much so that we still don't know when she will wake up.

Wanyue Courtyard was originally filled with caring people, but gradually they all left. Wanshuang didn't trust anyone else to serve her, so she insisted on doing everything herself.

Qin Wan remained unconscious for three days without showing any signs of waking up. Wan Shuang was worried every day, not knowing how to wake her young mistress.

She wondered whether she should tell the old lady that, according to folklore, if someone remains unconscious, having a close person call their name will wake them.

She wanted to give it a try, but then she thought that her young mistress was very filial, and if her actions caused the old lady to worry, her young mistress might get angry.

So I simply gave up on the idea.

At that moment, Chun Tao's voice came from outside the door, startling Wan Shuang.

"Wan Shuang, the old lady has arrived!"

Evening Frost couldn't understand why the old lady still found out, even though the Marquis had already ordered a strict notification of this matter.