Ch 121: A Small Gathering At Meng Mansion
Hearing this, Shen Yunheng looked towards Meng Tingyue: “That’s why Yue’er needs to go with you.”
“With Yue’er’s medical skills, she will certainly ensure your safe arrival.” Shen Yunheng said firmly.
Prince Qing, hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes, as if he had heard something unbelievable, “So Crown Princess is also proficient in the Medical Arts?”
Meng Tingyue’s heart was suddenly stirred, her eyes slightly dimmed.
Then her gaze met Prince Qing’s searching gaze. She gently pursed her lips, her voice tinged with hesitation and humility, “I only have a superficial understanding…National Master’s great kindness and trust make Your Servant apprehensive, fearing that I will fail to live up to your expectations.”
Shen Yunheng recalled the National Master’s secret words to him that day, his speech involuntarily paused, as if weighing something.
“Choose an auspicious day, and I will arrange everything to ensure your safe journey to Jiangnan.”
Prince Qing, hearing this, nodded slightly, falling into a moment of thought, then said warmly, “After my Father-in-Law’s birthday celebration next month, we will set off south.”
With this decided, after Prince Qing had dinner, he hurriedly took his leave.
Shen Yunheng returned to his study, finishing the remaining bits of Official Duties before stepping into the bedroom under the moonlight.
Seeing Meng Tingyue leaning against the soft couch reading a medical book, he turned around and closed the door, silently closing the door, then slowly walked to the chair and sat down elegantly.
After a moment of silence, he finally spoke, his tone gentle but with an undeniable seriousness: “I know you dislike Prince Qing, but this matter is of great importance, and I hope you can go with him to ensure his safe arrival in Jiangnan.”
Meng Tingyue slowly raised her eyelids, a hint of surprise flashed in her clear eyes, then replaced by gentle understanding.
“Husband, how could you think that This Concubine would refuse?”
“Even though This Concubine does not have much affection for Prince Qing, I also know that human life is at stake, and I cannot act recklessly.”
“If Husband needs This Servant’s company on this trip to Jiangnan, This Servant is naturally willing to go together.”
Meng Tingyue gently nodded in consent, this consent seemed to dispel a long-standing gloom in Shen Yunheng’s heart.
Shen Yunheng’s voice carried a hint of heaviness, “Prince Qing saved my life, if it weren’t for his mother saving me by having me drink that cup of poisoned water, I might not have lived to this day.”
“It was also because of drinking that cup of poisoned wine that Prince Qing was born prematurely and was naturally weak.”
“His mother also died shortly after giving birth to him, and the Empress then took Prince Qing in to raise him.”
Shen Yunheng was willing to reveal this sealed past and share it with Meng Tingyue, which, in Meng Tingyue’s view, was undoubtedly an unexpected trust and closeness.
She smiled gently, showing gentleness and generosity, “Since Prince Qing saved Husband’s life, then This Concubine will do my best to help Prince Qing successfully reach Jiangnan.”
Prince Qing had enmity with her, but had kindness towards the Crown Prince.
She didn’t mind curing Prince Qing’s lingering illness.
When the Crown Prince no longer felt indebted, she would personally kill him.
A calm expression spread across Shen Yunheng’s brows. He fell silent for a moment, and his voice finally sounded again, “I have found the whereabouts of the Meng Elders.”
As soon as the words fell, an uncontrollable joy bloomed on Meng Tingyue’s face, her eyes shining with excitement.
“Where…where are they?”
“Yan Land,” Shen Yunheng’s reply was concise, each word sonorous.
“Where is Yan City?” Meng Tingyue’s eyes showed confusion; she had never heard of this place.
“It is located in the southwest, far from Jingdu, requiring more than a month’s journey.”
Hearing this, the light in Meng Tingyue’s eyes gradually dimmed.
“In a month’s time, the Elders probably won’t be able to attend Father’s birthday banquet.” A faint sadness unconsciously tinged her voice.
Seeing this, Shen Yunheng gently lowered his eyelids, his tone calm and steady: “While searching for the Meng Elders’ whereabouts, the people I sent have been traveling day and night towards Jingdu.”
“Perhaps, in just a few days, they can cross mountains and rivers and arrive in Jingdu.”
As soon as these words came out, a flash of surprise crossed Meng Tingyue’s eyes, instantly enveloped by joy; she quickly raised her eyes, her tone joyful.
“Husband is truly thoughtful. When Father’s birthday arrives, if Grandfather and Grandmother can attend, he will be overjoyed beyond words.”
Uncle will also arrive in Jingdu soon, and Meng Ci’s birthday banquet will be lively then.
Meng Tingyue gently lowered her eyelids, a glimmer of calculation flashed in her eyes.
Shen Yunheng watched Meng Tingyue’s joyful expression and listened to her words thoughtfully.
Can Mr. Meng truly be overjoyed, as Tingyue said, with his deceased parents present?
He knew that Tingyue harbored resentment towards Mr. Meng for his deception and wanted to publicly expose his fabricated lies.
He didn’t think Tingyue’s plan was inappropriate.
In his recent in-depth investigation of Mr. Meng’s actions, the secrets and conspiracies he discovered were far heavier and more unbearable than this small lie.
He wasn’t sure whether he should tell her, or whether telling her such a heavy matter would be beneficial or harmful.
Meng Tingyue’s happy expression was fleeting, a touch of weariness crept into her heart.
Seeing this, Shen Yunheng also suppressed his thoughts, “Rest first.”
Early the next morning, Meng Tingyue received a message from a servant of Meng Mansion.
“Inviting me back to the mansion for a small gathering?” Meng Tingyue raised her eyebrows after hearing the servant’s message, a sneer flashed past, coldness with a hint of irony.
“Crown Princess, are you really going?” Qin Mama softly asked, her words full of dissuasion.
Since Mr. Meng had concealed the truth from his wife, and after Meng Dongliang’s vulgar and rude behavior in the West Garden was exposed, she had been full of disgust and displeasure towards the Meng Family.
At this moment, facing Crown Princess Meng Tingyue, she was full of worry, fearing that the Crown Princess would set foot in Meng Mansion again.
Meng Tingyue’s lips curled into a faint smile, but the smile was as profound as an abyss, inscrutable.
“Go, why wouldn’t I go?” She responded softly, then instructed, “Go and tell them that I will be there on time.”
This invitation from the Meng Family clearly wanted to show off the substantial revenue from Meng Qingjiao’s shop.
Meng Tingyue sneered inwardly, she wanted to see how ugly their self-satisfied appearance would be.
She only hoped that in a few days, when the drawbacks of the Ningxiang Pills are revealed, they could still be so cheerful?
Meng Tingyue stepped out of the carriage leisurely under the brilliant sunset.
As soon as she stood still, she heard the sound of wheels and horseshoes beside her.
“Miss and Second Miss have returned to the mansion.” The servant’s voice sounded timely, with a hint of respect.
