Chapter 95: Endless Resentment
Yongping rushed in, crawling and rolling, "Master, Master, it's terrible, the mistress..."
Fu Yiyang's hand, which was holding the teacup, suddenly clenched: "What's wrong?!"
"Madam returned to the mansion and encountered robbers, the horse carriage was frightened ——"
With a "clatter", the teacup fell to the ground, Yongping hastily smoothed out his tongue and hurriedly said: "The mistress is fine! Fortunately, Prince Zhongrui happened to be passing by with his guards and saved the mistress. The news was also sent by Prince Zhongrui's men! Master?!"
Fu Yiyang didn't say a word and stood up from the desk, about to rush out. Yongping hurriedly got up, wiping away tears, and chased after him with all his might, hitting him hard one after another. Luckily, Madam was fine!
Yunruo Temple
Zhong Rui Wangye's hand clenched tightly in his sleeve, and he looked at Su Ying with a proud expression, "You're from the Yongwu Marquis' household? I remember you."
Su Ying looked at him.
Zhong Rui Wangye saw that she didn't look like a wooden chicken after being frightened, and he couldn't help but think of something. He hooked his lips into a smile, quickly collecting his smile, and said in a disdainful tone: "I often hear the emperor mention the Marquis of Yongwu, saying that he is wise and brave, but I think he's nothing special. Can't even protect his own woman, what kind of real man is that?"
Su Ying pursed her lips, looking somewhat displeased.
Zhong Rui Wangye gazed at her steadily, leaned in close to sniff her, and before Su Ying could react, he retreated back, "You don't seem afraid at all? Shouldn't I praise you for being a heroine who doesn't yield to men?" The sentence was laced with heavy sarcasm.
Su Ying's calm face was averted, her hands hidden in her sleeves were pinched to the point of bleeding. At this critical moment of life and death, how could she not be afraid? The horse suddenly went mad, the carriage was out of control, and the charcoal basin that had been thrown out of the carriage by her quick thinking. When she was dazed from the impact, she thought of the worst outcome...
Su Ying's lips pursed into a straight line as she recalled once again
They stayed at the Cloud Temple until after they had eaten their vegetarian meal, then they set off on their return journey. Who would have thought that just as they were starting down the mountain, the fine horse pulling the carriage suddenly let out a loud whinny and went wild.
The coachman was greatly shocked and lost his color. He tried to calm down the frantic horse, but was thrown out and fell to the ground, hitting his head and immediately fainting.
The entire carriage began to run wildly without the coachman, and galloped madly on the uneven road.
Minty's loud shriek, Su Ying didn't have time to iron, when the carriage started to run wildly, she decisively threw the charcoal basin that was covered but unstable through the window.
In such a situation, it's not even necessary for the frantic horses to trample them. This charcoal brazier might just take their lives.
Su Ying came out with her family guards, but those family guards were like headless flies in this situation and couldn't do anything. They hadn't even reacted to what had happened when the horse carriage suddenly ran wildly away, and while people were still in a daze, their feet instinctively chased after it!
If anything happens to his wife this time, they will be skinned and their tendons will be pulled out.
Su Ying in the carriage was knocked dizzy, Mint and Aloe were frightened and screamed loudly, their foreheads were knocked and bled, and they fainted.
Su Ying was still struggling hard, but her arm couldn't exert any strength, possibly because it had been dislocated from the collision earlier. She knew that at this moment, she could only rely on herself.
Su Ying pinched her palm, forcing herself to sober up. The carriage suddenly stopped its frantic motion, Su Ying thought it was an illusion, and blinked hard with her eyes, as if she faintly heard a voice speaking.
Su Ying couldn't help but raise her head to look, squinting her eyes against the light. After the stars in front of her eyes disappeared, she finally saw clearly that the other person was wearing a magnificent and extraordinary... golden brocade cloak.
It's him.
Su Ying's tense nerves relaxed, and she lay down on the blanket in the car, her hands and feet had no strength, and she was only supporting her spirit to prevent herself from fainting.
Zhong Rui Wangye stared at Su Ying without blinking, his phoenix eyes scanning her eyebrows and eyes without any concealment. Su Ying pinched the palm of her hand, the pain making her completely awake, unsure if she had fainted again or not.
"Your Highness?" The guard was perplexed.
The King of Zhongrui turned around, and those phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, the guard shrunk his neck.
Zhong Rui Wangye turned around again and looked at Su Ying, "Return to Yunruo Temple." He wasn't seeking opinions at all.
They arrived at Yunruo Temple, where a monk skilled in medicine was already waiting. Baohe and Luli were arranged to be treated by him.
Su Ying only then realized that things weren't as simple as the horse suddenly going mad, as Prince Zhong Rui's guards had caught over a dozen bandits in the surrounding area, and the horse's sudden madness was their doing.
This is premeditated.
Su Ying recalled, cold sweat dripping, even if she was lucky enough not to die in the frantic carriage, and was taken away by those bandits, her reputation would be damaged. Although she didn't mind, Old Lady Fu would definitely take advantage of the situation to stir up trouble.
No, it's possible that the mastermind behind the scenes is Fu Mu. Think about it, for no reason, she wanted to come to Yunruo Temple to pray and make a wish, and just before they left, San Tai Tai suddenly fell ill and couldn't go with her.
Then something happened on her way back.
It's really a coincidence, Su Ying wouldn't believe it even if you beat her to death.
After understanding, Su Ying's face changed suddenly and unpredictably. Seeing this, the loyal and wise prince coldly smiled: "If I hadn't happened to pass by today, you would have been left with no bones remaining. Is this how you treat someone who saved your life?"
The arrogant words of Prince Zhong Rui broke Su Ying's thoughts, and she looked at him with a complex gaze. No matter what, at that time, she was just treating Prince Zhong Rui with the attitude of attacking an NPC, after all, in her cognition, it was just a game, and Prince Zhong Rui was just an NPC in the game.
But now he saved her, from a game NPC to a real person with flesh and blood. It's just... anyway, after this incident, Su Ying's emotions were complicated. She lowered her eyelids, but didn't expect that Zhongrui Wangye wouldn't let go of her, reaching out to pull her arm, "I say, is the education of the Brave Martial Marquis' manor only like this? I'll talk to Su Wenjing another day — what's wrong with you?"
Su Ying's already pale face turned even whiter, and she was drenched in cold sweat. "My arm is dislocated."
The Crown Prince Zhong Rui was like a fuse ready to be ignited at any moment, suddenly becoming violent: "Idiot!"
What a majestic and elegant demeanor you have. Su Ying was distracted for a moment, then she saw that Prince Zhong Rui had leaned in closer, even reaching out to untie the pale purple silk cord at her cloak's neckline, causing her eyes to widen instantly.
"Chong Rui Wangye glared at her, snorting disdainfully: 'I am not yet reduced to such a state.'"
The bamboo leaf green silk embroidered with auspicious cloud pattern on Su Ying's body was taken off. Zhong Rui Wangye frowned and didn't say a word, helping Su Ying to reset her dislocated arm.
As she bit her lower lip and endured in silence, a hint of surprise appeared on Zhong Rui Wangye's face. He seemed to be trying hard to get rid of the entanglement as he let go of his hand and handed her large fur cloak back to her, raising an eyebrow: "Do you need me to help you put it on?"
Su Ying's eyebrows furrowed even tighter, and the attitude of Zhong Rui Wang Ye was also too strange. Shouldn't she say "Wang Ye please restrain yourself"?
"His Majesty has already informed the Marquis of Yongwu, just wait," said the king with a cold hum. After finishing speaking, he pushed the door and walked out with an impatient look. The guard hurried over to whisper a few words to him, and the king sneered: "After all, it's the Marquis of Yongwu's family affair, let him worry about it."
The King turned his head and took a deep look at the closed door, took a deep breath, and strode out in big strides.
He hadn't gone a few steps when he heard an even more annoying voice. Dan Feng's eyes narrowed slightly. "What is she doing here?"
The guard bowed his head.
The King of Zhongrui blocked Chen Wanqiu's guards, waving his hand. Chen Wanqiu's clear and calm eyes gazed at the King of Zhongrui as she lifted her skirt and walked elegantly to his side. With a gentle smile, she said: "Your subordinates are truly loyal and devoted. Having such subordinates is indeed a blessing for you, Your Highness."
Look at how considerate she is, how kind and generous. None of them are like Prince Zhongrui, who complained that those guards dared to block her way, it's really "a dog looking down on people"!
"Prince Zhongrui stood with his hands behind his back: 'Why are you still here?'"
Chen Wanqiu's expression changed to one of anxiety and worry in an instant: "I'm worried about Eldest Sister-in-law, I didn't expect that Eldest Sister-in-law would encounter such a disaster, fortunately she met you, otherwise the consequences would be unthinkable."
Zhong Rui Wangye looked deeply at Chen Wanqiu, he had ordered that this matter not be spread, and even the place they were currently staying was the back mountain of Yunruo Temple. Chen Wanqiu's news was indeed very well-informed.
Chen Wanqiu hastily said: "I wasn't eavesdropping, but I overheard the servants of the Yongwu Marquis's estate talking and found out. Eldest Sister-in-law has always been very considerate towards me. I was worried and came to take a look just now, is Eldest Sister-in-law all right?"
The expression on the face of King Zhongrui eased, and his hands behind his back rubbed against each other: "I know you're a soft-hearted person. Only the wife of Marquis Yongwu was frightened and fainted. If you want to go visit her, I'll have someone take you there."
Chen Wanqiu hesitated for a moment, furrowing her delicate eyebrows: "I'll go see Eldest Sister-in-law instead, sorry to trouble Your Highness." She had always been informal with Prince Zhongrui, using the familiar "you" and "me", but now that he was referring to himself as "This King", it sounded particularly jarring.
The King nodded.
Chen Wanqiu bowed to King Zhong Rui and followed the guards to see Su Ying.
Chong Rui Wangye said Su Ying fainted, and she really did faint. It wasn't until Chong Rui Wangye left that Su Ying realized what was wrong - as a delicate and pampered lady of the manor, she should have fainted long ago from such an event, not remained calm like this, even if it was a forced calm; moreover, she had been too relaxed in front of Chong Rui Wangye, so it's true that she should have fainted long ago.
As soon as she heard the footsteps, Su Ying lay down on the bed with her eyes closed, her face pale. She was really good at pretending, and it was like a rollercoaster ride, almost losing her life. Now that she had let out that breath, the tight string relaxed, and she collapsed onto the bed, limp as a corpse.
Chen Wanqiu, adhering to the principle of doing things thoroughly, saw that Su Ying's eyes, like autumn water, had quickly gathered tears, but before she could think of what to do, Lu Hui and Bo He, who had just woken up, came over.
Lü Huì and Bò Hé were too preoccupied to entertain Chen Wǎn Qiū, who was in high spirits. Lü Huì was the first to notice Sū Yǐng's bloody palm, and tears began to fall from her eyes.
First was scalded, then Su Ying herself pinched, looked like blood and flesh blurred, quite scary.
Chen Wanqiu was ignored and somewhat displeased, but she didn't show it. Seeing this, she said: "Elder sister-in-law is a lucky person with a heavenly appearance, safely passing through this disaster, must have good fortune in the future. You all shouldn't be too heartbroken either. I have some ointment here that removes scars and disperses blood stasis, its effect is not bad, applying it guarantees no scarring."
Lü Huì and Bò Hé looked at Chen Wanqiu with a somewhat different gaze, Lü Huì took the porcelain bottle handed over by Chen Wanqiu. He knelt down to her: "I'll first thank Second Young Lady on behalf of my wife."
Chen Wanqiu felt a bit reluctant to give away the ointment, but she considered it as giving a personal favor.
Fu Yiyang rushed to the Yunruo Temple in a hurry, just as Prince Zhongrui had come out of the hut of Master Cixing, with the monk's words still echoing in his ears.
"That woman's facial features indicate a short life... Considering Master Cai's previous calculations, that means an early death. But now she not only lives well but also gave birth to a pair of twins, which is problematic no matter how you look at it."
The King's face was solemn, but he didn't seem angry, "Continue, Master."
The Great Master sighed deeply in his heart, and the monk was also afraid of death. He carefully said: "However, with the help of a noble person, she will be able to overcome the difficulties of life and death, and this time again turn danger into safety, from extreme adversity to great prosperity. From now on, everything will go smoothly."
Actually, Master Cai Han was also puzzled. That madam should have died a long time ago, how is she still alive? She should have died of illness more than a year ago and was destined to be childless, it's really strange. Moreover, he could only see these things, but couldn't see what would happen later. But thinking about the two times they narrowly escaped disaster, looking at that madam's identity, she must be a person of great wealth and nobility. With this prince escorting her, naturally, everything will go smoothly.
Amitabha Buddha, monks do not speak deceitfully.
"Benefactor? What's this about?"
The monk shook his head, "It's fate, it's destiny; cannot be said, cannot be said." The heavenly secret cannot be revealed.
Zhong Rui Wangye, however, was not willing to accept his fate. He took a deep look at Cixing and saw that he had closed his eyes and refused to say anything more, clenching his fists tightly. After hearing the guard's report that Fu Yeyang had arrived, his icy gaze fiercely struck the trunk of a nearby tree, startling the reporting guard.
The King of Zhongrui originally had a general relationship with the Marquis of Yongwu, after all, the King of Zhongrui did not have any differences on the surface and did not attend court meetings, so he didn't interact much with the Marquis of Yongwu. But now he is looking at Fu Yeyang with eyes that are not eyes and a nose that is not a nose.
Fu Yiyang was worried about Su Ying, and he also knew that this time, thanks to the loyalty of Wang Ye, there were no irreparable consequences, and he was grateful to him.
Zhong Rui Wangye poured a basin of cold water, sneering: "In the past, I often heard the Emperor praise Marquis Yongwu, but now, he really disappointed me. I wonder how Marquis Yongwu usually disciplines his family?"
"What? Is the king's words unjust to you, Lord Hou?" Prince Zhongrui waved the few papers in his hand, "Tsk tsk, this play is truly something I've never heard of before. Tomorrow when I meet with my imperial brother, I'll casually mention this interesting matter to him, how about that?"
The King of Zhongrui had someone hand over those few papers to Fu Yeyang, which were the confessions of more than a dozen bandits. They were paid by people who wanted them to kidnap Su Ying and humiliate her again, so that she would be disgraced and eventually abandoned by her husband's family.
Think about it, their reputation is ruined, and they will be abandoned by their husband's family. In the end, they either take their own lives or become a nun, shaving their heads. Anyway, there's no good outcome for them.
Zhong Rui Wangye coldly ridiculed and sarcastically remarked, seeing Fu Yeyang's expressionless face, he coldly smiled: "Houye's performance this time is indeed calm."
Then he said meaningfully, "I heard that Lord Hou has just had a pair of legitimate sons. This king's congratulations are a bit late, but this king thinks it's better to be late than to be too early."
"After all, this is your family affair, I don't want to interfere. Those thieves, I'll hand them over to you." King Zhongrui shook off the luxurious golden cloak with a look of disdain in his eyes as he gazed at Fu Yeyang, thinking that a man who couldn't even protect his own woman was no man at all!
Fu Yiyang took a long time before squeezing out his voice and asking: "May I ask, Your Highness, where is your wife?"
It's even more disgusting with a deadpan face, Zhong Rui Wangye coldly laughed and didn't use words to tease him anymore, waving his hand to let people take Fu Yiyang to see Su Ying.
After Fu Yiyang left, Prince Zhongrui clenched his fists and walked around the house a few times before ordering: "Investigate further for me, thoroughly investigate."
"Yes."
Fu Yiyang walked out of Zhong Rui Wang Ye's place with his back straight, as if forcing himself not to show weakness. The short distance of tens of meters from here to Su Ying's house made Fu Yiyang feel very long, and his legs felt like they were filled with lead.
Yongping sneaked a glance at Fu Yiyang, shrinking his head, he always felt that his own master's calmness was somewhat abnormal when he heard about the mistress' accident earlier. Master had not even put on his cloak, rushing to Yunruo Temple on horseback against the cold wind.
Obviously missing his wife, how is she now?
Su Ying lay pale-faced on the bed, she really fell asleep. Her two hands had been carefully bandaged with aloe vera and mint, and their heads were still wrapped in gauze, which had been cracked open before, it was unknown whether there would be scars left.
When Fu Yiyang came in, Lu Hui pulled Bai He, and Bai He hurriedly wiped away her tears. She stood up to greet Fu Yiyang, but as soon as she made a sound, she was stopped by Fu Yiyang.
Fu Yiyang stood beside the bed, looking at Su Ying with a frown, taking in her pale complexion. His heart was aching subtly, that feeling like having a thin needle stuck in his throat, unable to swallow or spit it out, came again, especially after he suspected her and she ended up like this.
If it wasn't for Prince Zhong Rui happening to pass by. He really didn't believe that the few pieces of paper in his hand had been crumpled into a ball.
It was already dark when Fu Yiyang brought Su Ying back to the Hou Mansion, and the guards of Prince Zhongrui escorted them to the entrance of the Hou Mansion, saying with a smile, "The housekeeper of the Brave and Martial Marquis's mansion is not reliable. Who knows what might happen again?"
Fu Yiyang was extremely embarrassed, but he couldn't think of anything to retort.
The horse carriage drove all the way to the front gate of the courtyard, and before it even came to a complete stop, Fu Yeyang heard a commotion coming from inside the courtyard, accompanied by the sound of children crying.
Fu Yiyang furrowed his brow into a "川" shape, "What's going on?"
Old Mrs. Guan rushed over as if she had seen the master's backbone: "The old masters have returned, and the old lady has sent someone to take the two young masters to the upper house. Fu Ge and Lu Ge couldn't see their mother and cried non-stop. Fortunately, their mother is back."
Su Ying's affair had been kept secret all along, and Gui Yatou was unaware of it. However, the old lady's viciousness and her dislike for the eldest house were things that Gui Yatou knew very clearly from Su Ying, so how could she let Fu Mu take away the two brothers?
When it's time to take a closer look, it just so happens that the wife is not at home. If there's nothing fishy going on here, then Gu Yiniang has been wasting her time in the inner courtyard all these years!
Fu Yiyang's face sank like water, and the several ayahs sent by Madam Fu immediately did not dare to be presumptuous. However, a bold ayah said: "The old lady misses her grandson and wants to take Ge'er over to see him, enjoy some family joy, and Master has always been filial, so he shouldn't stop it, right?"
The old woman's face turned red with anger, and she raised her voice: "What this old lady said is not right! Old lady wants to see her grandson, we don't dare stop her, but it's getting dark and chilly, the young masters are still small, they can't stand the cold air. What if something happens to them? We as servants will be held responsible, even with a few lives, it won't be enough to compensate."
"Why don't the elder sisters go back and ask Old Madam again? When the weather is fine and warm tomorrow, take him over to let Old Madam have a good look. I think with Old Madam's kindness, she will surely pity her grandson. This is the eldest son of our Marquis Hou, the eldest grandson of Old Madam, it can't be taken lightly. Do the elder sisters think my words are reasonable or not?"
Fu Yiyang's suppressed anger finally erupted, and he growled: "Enough!" He swept a glance at the group of women who had come from upstairs, making them shiver with fear, not daring to speak again.
"Madam Gui is right, you can go back and tell Old Lady that this was said by the Lord himself!"
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and take the young masters back to their room." The wet nurses didn't dare to delay, and carried the still wailing Fu Lu twins back into the house.
Fu Yiyang carried Su Ying out of the carriage, and Yongping had already gone to invite the imperial physician back. The main hall was once again in a state of chaos.
The imperial physician prescribed medicine, and Su Ying was half-awake when Fu Yeyang held her and pried open her mouth to feed her the medicine. Her hands were also re-bandaged with new medicated dressings.
Fu Yiyang saw a bloody and mangled piece on her hand, his body tensed up.
Then the old master personally took care of Su Ying, and when he wiped her body, he found that the bruises on his body were massaged open, applied medicine to her, and changed into new clothes. All these did not rely on others' hands.
Su Ying is now pretending to be frightened, but that doesn't mean she didn't feel anything. Fu Yeyang unusually humbled himself to do these things, and in her heart, she didn't have a bit of feeling moved by it. What did he want to express by doing this? Apology or guilt?
No matter what, Su Ying's feeling was that she felt a bit chilly about it, and also had some lingering resentment towards the people behind the scenes.
ps:
Act cute (=^^=)