“Yes, this servant will go at once!” Qiuwen secretly rolled her eyes, then went to carry out the order.
…
After arriving at Lin Garden Water Pavilion, Tang Wan first went to see Huangfu Ronglan.
After all, in front of others, she and Yuan Yuan were supposed to be strangers. Moreover, Huangfu Ronglan was not only Ling Yu’s biological elder sister, but also a prince’s daughter, so she should be attended to first.
Fortunately, Huangfu Ronglan’s injuries were only superficial. Still, Tang Wan didn’t dare be careless. She not only gave her medicinal ointment for bruises but also prescribed several nourishing medicinal recipes.
After finishing, she handed the prescriptions to Huangfu Yi. “The young lady’s health was already weak. She must be carefully nursed these days—there mustn’t be any further mishaps.”
Huangfu Yi sighed, his face full of guilt. “It was my negligence. I never expected that rebellious girl would be so bold.”
Tang Wan’s eyes flickered as she suggested, “How about letting the young lady recuperate at my home?”
Huangfu Yi was taken aback. “Your home?”
Tang Wan nodded. “My home is quiet, without all these messy people. And Mu Qingfeng is there—he can conveniently look after her as well.”
Huangfu Yi hesitated. “This… Lan’er is an unmarried young lady. For her to stay openly at your residence—it may not be appropriate.”
Tang Wan replied, “There’s nothing inappropriate about it. My place is very secluded. If you’re worried, you can let the two female guards accompany her and take care of her daily needs.”
Huangfu Yi still seemed troubled. “Let me think about it.”
“Alright.” Seeing this, Tang Wan didn’t press further, lest she arouse suspicion.
After seeing Huangfu Ronglan, Tang Wan followed Huangfu Yi to a side hall to check on Yuan Yuan.
Using the excuse that she needed to undress Yuan Yuan to examine her injuries, she sent Huangfu Yi away.
Then she carefully removed Yuan Yuan’s clothes and examined her wounds.
Fortunately, although Yuan Yuan was unconscious, her injuries were not as serious as Huangfu Ronglan’s.
Mainly because she had been well taken care of recently—her wounds were mostly superficial, just looking frightening.
Relieved, Tang Wan applied medicine to her injuries, dressed her again, then took out a small vial and held it under her nose.
After a short while, Yuan Yuan frowned slightly and slowly woke up.
When she saw Tang Wan, she froze, murmuring, “Sister Wan… why do I see you? Am I dreaming?”
Tang Wan flicked her forehead lightly and asked sternly on purpose, “Does it hurt?”
Yuan Yuan covered her forehead and smiled, shaking her head. “It doesn’t hurt—so this must be a dream!”
Tang Wan pretended she was going to flick her again, but remembering she was injured, she lowered her hand and frowned. “What’s going on with you? How did you get involved with Huangfu Yi?”
A trace of sadness flashed through Yuan Yuan’s eyes—so quickly that Tang Wan didn’t catch it.
She smiled teasingly. “Didn’t you say before, Sister Wan, that if I ever found someone I truly liked, I should cherish him? I didn’t have anyone before… but now, I do.”
Tang Wan’s brows furrowed even deeper. “But he already has a consort. Are you going to be his concubine?”
“Sister Wan, you know me. I don’t care about that. I like him as a person—I just want to be with him. I don’t care whether I’m the main wife or a secondary one.”
“But—”
“Oh, Sister Wan…” Yuan Yuan interrupted, putting on a pitiful expression. “Do you really want me to give up the person I finally found?”
“…It’s not that,” Tang Wan thought. I just think Huangfu Yi is way too old—like an old ox eating tender grass. He doesn’t deserve you at all…
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