bookrandom Chapter 235 Returning to the Backyard
Chapter 235 Returning to the Backyard
Wu Weiwei just returned from Yudie Garden on the outskirts of Beijing.
As soon as he got off the carriage, Songzi, the gatekeeper, called out to him.
“Aunt Wu, the young master has instructed you to go to Qingsong Courtyard immediately after returning to the manor.”
Wu Weiwei was slightly taken aback. "Did they say what it was about?"
The young master didn't say anything before she left today, so why did he ask her to come over as soon as she returned?
"Reporting to Madam, the young master only said that you should go there immediately!"
"Oh."
Seeing this, Lingfu remembered what had happened that morning.
She asked worriedly, "Auntie, do you think this matter might be related to Miss Xie?"
Wu Weiwei stopped in her tracks.
Speaking of this, she did recall the argument they had that morning.
However, given the prince's attitude towards Xie Ningxin, he probably won't listen to her.
"Let's go! To the Green Pine Courtyard."
there is always a solution to a problem.
"Aunt Wu is well."
When Wu Weiwei arrived at Qingsong Courtyard, she saw Cuiyun step forward and bow to her.
Seeing that she kept giving her meaningful glances, Wu Weiwei looked at the prince, whose face was dark and gloomy.
have to.
It seems something really happened today.
"Why are you coming back now?"
Looking at her carefree expression, Lu Hanting felt a sense of unease.
I went out early this morning and only just came back now.
It seems she's busier being a concubine than he is being the heir apparent.
"Ms. Wu, I see you're very busy every day."
Have you ever thought about giving up the business and returning to your home?
Upon hearing this, Wu Weiwei was taken aback.
Judging from this, could it be that Xie Ningxin persuaded him?
Wu Weiwei walked over with light, graceful steps.
She hugged the prince's arm and said coquettishly, "Your Highness, Weiwei just went out to take care of some things and came to see you."
Could it be that he's jealous of business?
Upon hearing the word "jealousy" from her, the prince frowned.
"Oh, Weiwei misspoke..."
Wu Weiwei gently slapped her own mouth.
"How could the young master be jealous? If anyone should be jealous, it should be the concubine."
Miss Xie will soon be marrying into the Marquis's household.
Who is she? She is the mistress of the Marquis's mansion!
I can only blame myself for being blind to the great man.
I ran into her when I left the mansion this morning.
I don't know what I did to offend her, but she glared at me with disdain.
Some time ago, before the heir apparent returned, Madam Xie said she wanted her concubine to sell all her properties to the Xie State Duke's Mansion.
Let the third master of their household manage it on their behalf.
But I can't bear to part with it, so..."
Lu Hanting frowned as he listened to Wu Weiwei's words.
"Did she really say that?"
Seeing that she had steered the conversation away from the prince, Wu Weiwei secretly rejoiced.
On the surface, however, he feigned grievance.
"Yes, it's not just the concubine's property."
She even wanted to take over the management of Wei Garden, which was run by Sister He…
Wu Weiwei's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered.
Who wouldn't tattle?
Upon hearing this, Lu Hanting's pupils suddenly contracted.
The Xie family's ambitions are excessive.
It seems they've all set their sights on him.
This is clearly an attempt to obtain the position of imperial merchant from him.
If that's the case, then Xie Ningxin's report today probably had ulterior motives.
Lu Hanting pulled Wu Weiwei into his arms with a turn of her body.
"Alright, I understand."
You don't need to worry about her. Even if she enters the Marquis's mansion, it won't stop you from doing business.
"Really?"
Wu Weiwei looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"real."
The prince lifted her small face and assured her.
"I don't believe it. Today, Miss Xie kept saying she would make me look bad."
As you know, Your Highness, she not only has the support of the Duke of Xie's mansion, but also the Empress Dowager.
"I'm afraid they'll plot against me when the young master isn't around..."
Lu Hanting's dark eyes gleamed with a cold light.
"She dares!"
Seeing Wu Weiwei clinging to his clothes, her body trembling slightly.
Lu Hanting reassured her, "Wei'er, don't worry."
Even if I go out, I'll leave people behind to protect you.
He has already lost Yan'er, he cannot lose Wei'er as well.
Hearing the prince's words, Wu Weiwei's mind raced.
She looked up at the man with anticipation.
"Your Highness, you said you would leave someone to protect me."
"May I ask, Vera, how many people are you leaving for me?"
Thinking about what Qingzhu said today, Wu Weiwei began to consider Lu Hanting.
"How much do you want?"
Lu Hanting lowered his gaze and looked down at her.
Wu Weiwei held up three fingers.
"thirty?"
All that could be heard was Wu Weiwei's "pfft".
"Your Highness, there are only thirty people. I'd rather have the镖局 (security escort agency) protect me."
Upon hearing Wu Weiwei mention the escort agency, Lu Hanting's eyes revealed displeasure.
He pinched her delicate chin.
"Speaking of which, you were doing your business perfectly well, how did you end up running a security escort agency?"
He had heard about it.
Wei'er's escort agency has recruited quite a few people. What is she planning to do?
Seeing the suspicion in the prince's eyes, Wu Weiwei's expression stiffened slightly.
"Your Highness, have you forgotten that my prescription was stolen last time?"
I was afraid that similar incidents would happen again in the future, which is why I had the idea of opening a security escort agency.
of course.
"I did this partly to make money, but more importantly, to protect myself..."
Upon hearing her words, Lu Hanting's face fell.
Does this woman feel that he didn't protect her well?
Seeing his pale face, Wu Weiwei thought to herself, "What do you mean?"
Is not it?
Of course, she wouldn't say it to his face.
"Your Highness, didn't you just say you wanted to leave someone to protect Weiwei?"
How many concubines are you planning to give to me?
Lu Hanting pulled her hand, "As long as you serve me well, you can have as much as you want!"
Wu Weiwei's pretty face flushed.
"Is Your Highness truly telling the truth?"
Lu Hanting bit her, "I, the young master, keep my word."
Blue sky and white sun.
The creaking sound of the rocking bed could be heard from inside the room.
Lingfu, who was guarding outside, felt her old face flush.
It seems that Auntie has a way of turning this unfavorable game into an advantage.
As for Cuiyun, she understood perfectly.
That disastrous cousin is dead; now, it seems that Concubine Wu is the most favored person in the Marquis's mansion.
This also proves that her choice was correct.
After enjoying himself, the prince looked at Wu Weiwei, who was gazing at him with a misty expression.
"Tell me! What do you need so many people for?"
Wu Weiwei just told him that she needs three hundred people.
He could give her the people, but he needed to know where those three hundred people were.
Wu Weiwei had already prepared her explanation for this.
"Your Highness, I recently took on a business deal."
The mission was to escort a batch of medicinal herbs to Nanzhao.
You should know the situation over there.
I have no idea what to do.
So I want you to have three hundred soldiers escorting me..."
Seeing the man's piercing gaze, Wu Weiwei's heart pounded.
She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Of course, I certainly won't forget to give you a reward for your hard work."
After a long while, just when Wu Weiwei thought Lu Hanting wouldn't agree...
But then he said calmly, "Come and pick up the person tomorrow."
Because of He Yuyan's matter, Lu Hanting felt afraid.
He feared that one day when he was not in the capital, Wei'er would repeat the same mistake.
In that case, it would be better to send some people to her, which would also ensure her safety.
The study door was not opened until dinner time.
Everyone saw the prince walk out with a satisfied expression.
Following behind her was Wu Weiwei, whose face was filled with resentment.
Dog persimmon.
Unexpectedly, he was unwilling to suffer any loss.
She only asked him for three hundred men, yet it almost made her unable to get out of bed.
Seeing that Wu Weiwei could barely walk, Lu Hanting said happily:
"Come here, pass the meal."