readytorunbook Chapter 120 The amulet was a gift for him.
Chapter 120 The amulet was a gift for him.
Qin Wan was stunned for a moment. She had gone there as soon as Qin Lang returned that day, but how did they treat her?
They blamed Qin Lang's injury on her and demanded that she kneel down and kowtow to apologize, but what did all of this have to do with her?
She didn't want to go to Nanfeng Courtyard anymore, and she didn't want to care about Qin Lang either.
"Grandmother, I'm a little tired. I want to go back and rest, so I won't accompany you to Nanfeng Courtyard!" Qin Wan looked exhausted and yawned after speaking.
Throughout the journey, Madam Qin noticed that she was yawning constantly, which must be because she hadn't rested well at the inn last night.
"Then you should go back and rest first, take care of yourself, and if you feel unwell, have the royal physician take a look!"
"Yes!"
When the two parted, Old Madam Qin went straight to Nanfeng Courtyard.
At this time, apart from Qin Huai who was busy with official business, the rest of the Qin family were at Nanfeng Courtyard caring for Qin Lang. When they saw Old Madam Qin arrive, they all rushed forward to greet her.
"Grandmother, why did you come in person?"
Qin Yi rarely saw Old Madam Qin leave the mansion. This time, she went to Leishan Temple to pray to the Bodhisattva for her second brother. She must be very worried.
Qin Lang heard the sound and tried to get up, but his injuries hadn't healed yet, and the moment he moved, he winced in pain.
"Don't move, don't move, lie down properly!" Old Madam Qin quickly walked to Qin Lang's bedside.
Seeing his gaunt face, devoid of any color, truly broke the old lady's heart.
"Lang'er, what happened to you?" Before she could finish speaking, the old lady's tears had already fallen.
Han Shu, who was standing to the side, was deeply moved, and the tears she had been holding back flowed again.
"Grandmother, it's all my fault for making you worry, cough cough..."
"Second brother, you're still not well, don't get excited!" Su Yan'er handed over the tea and said softly.
"Thank you, Yan'er!"
The two talked and talked, which was seen by everyone. Han Shu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
"Mother, since Lang'er came back, it's been Yan'er who's taken care of her. Her daughter-in-law has seen how dedicated she is!"
Han Shu had already chosen an auspicious date for them: the ninth day of next month would be a good day for marriage. If things felt a bit sudden, getting engaged first would also be a good option.
Han Shu has been thinking a lot these past two days. The day the master said that Yan'er and Lang'er's birth charts were compatible, if they had arranged their marriage beforehand.
It's unlikely that this accident would have happened; it's all fate.
We can't afford to delay any longer this time.
Old Madam Qin had also experienced the affairs of the inner quarters, and she understood Han Shu's words instantly.
However, she felt that although Su Yan'er was gentle, she was quite scheming. Although her father had saved the Marquis, he had already given her more than enough.
If Lang'er is also involved, I'm afraid...
Old Madam Qin was somewhat unwilling, because deep down she didn't like the child.
Madam Qin did not respond, but Su Yan'er's expression changed slightly.
Isn't she being too close to her second brother?
Her second brother is still unsure if he will be able to stand up in the future, and she's afraid her aunt might misunderstand her.
If her second brother was truly a cripple, then she would never marry him.
Thinking of this, Su Yan'er said, "Aunt, since I came to the Marquis's mansion, my brothers and sisters have treated me well. Now that my second brother is in trouble, it is only right for Yan'er to take care of him!"
Su Yan'er smiled shyly; this petty attitude was something that Old Madam Qin really disliked.
Before the matter was settled, Old Madam Qin did not want to continue the topic, so she interrupted Han Shu before she could even speak.
"Lang'er, yesterday Grandma and Wan'er went to Leishan Temple together to pray to the Bodhisattva to help you get better soon. This is a peace charm that Grandma specially obtained for you. Keep it with you, and it will protect you from now on!"
The old lady placed the triangular talisman under Qin Lang's pillow and patted his outstretched hand.
"Wan'er also asked for a peace charm, but she didn't rest well last night and has returned to Wanyue Courtyard now. After she rests, you should talk to her properly!"
Qin Lang's heart tightened. Before he left the Marquis's mansion for Yunzhou, his encounter with Qin Wan was that he sent Qin Wan to the Fourth Prince's bed, and she stabbed him with a sword.
They lost contact after that.
When Qin Lang heard the old lady's words, he was deeply moved. He hadn't expected that Wan'er had already forgiven him and had even specially asked for a peace charm for him.
He had acted recklessly, and if Wan'er came, he would definitely listen to his grandmother and have a good talk with her.
Wanyue Courtyard.
Qin Wan returned to the courtyard. She was very tired, but she couldn't fall asleep even though she lay in bed.
Nianqi and Wanshuang came in and set out lunch.
“Miss, I noticed you’ve been keeping your eyes open the whole time. Why don’t you have lunch first and then go to sleep?” Wan Shuang said, twisting her neck.
She didn't know what was wrong with her; she just felt a lot of discomfort in the back of her neck.
Qin Wan couldn't sleep either, her mind kept replaying the events of the previous night, so she decided not to sleep and got up to have lunch.
"Nianqi, where does your master usually go when he has nothing else to do?"
Nianqi was taken aback. "Miss, are you referring to the Fifth Prince?"
"kindness!"
"When His Highness has nothing to do, he usually fishes in the pond in the Imperial Garden, or goes to listen to operas and acrobatics, hunts rabbits in the mountains, and goes shopping to find delicious snacks to bring to Miss!"
Nianqi listed Xiao Jingyan's hobbies, which really showed his childlike nature.
Qin Wan shook her head helplessly. This kind of person was probably not the kind of person she was thinking of.
"If I want to see your master now, where should I go to find him?"
Nianqi was overjoyed; her young mistress had actually taken the initiative to request an audience with His Highness. "Does Miss wish to see His Highness? I will go and deliver the message!"
Before Qin Wan could even respond, Nian Qi had already left the room, moving so fast that no one had a chance to react.
Oh well, she has something to give him anyway.
It was early afternoon, around 3 PM.
After resting for a while, Qin Wan went to Yideguan as agreed.
The timing was perfect; just as Qin Wan arrived, the storyteller began a new tale.
"Today's story is about a detached Buddhist monk who, in his quest for love, discovers that the woman he loves is another man's wife..."
Xiao Jingyan booked a private room, where one could hear the storyteller from the terrace. If one didn't want to listen, one could stay in the room, so as not to disturb each other.
Qin Wan listened for a while and found the story too 'exciting'.
It would be more suitable for Master Qiao to hear it, but she couldn't quite accept it.
He stopped listening and moved into the room with Xiao Jingyan.
"Wan'er, the storyteller didn't tell a good story today. Another day, I'll make sure he tells one that satisfies you!"
Qin Wan smiled gently, "Then thank you in advance, Your Highness!"
Seeing that Qin Wan did not refuse, Xiao Jingyan smiled like a child, without any attempt to hide his feelings.
"I wanted to bring you some honey cakes that just came out of West Street today, but I was too pressed for time and afraid you'd be waiting anxiously, so I didn't go. I'll send someone to deliver them to the Marquis's residence later. Also, there are green bean cakes; I've tried them, and they're delicious, so I'll send them over as well..."
"Your Highness!" Qin Wan looked at Xiao Jingyan with a smile in her eyes. She could feel his sincerity towards her.
"This is a peace charm that I obtained from Leishan Temple yesterday. I am giving it to Your Highness today, hoping it will bring you peace and good fortune in the future!"