mesbooks Chapter 228 So Sentimental
Chapter 228 So Sentimental
Just before her mother and third brother were about to leave, Su Nuannuan's gaze was fixed on her third brother, her eyes sparkling with expectation and earnestness. She softly pleaded, "Third brother, could you leave me some broad bean seeds this year? I want to wait until next spring to plant them in the village."
Hearing his sister's words, Su Yuan nodded in agreement without hesitation. He nimbly mounted his horse, then gave Su Nuannuan a warm smile and loudly replied, "Don't worry, little sister! All the broad beans planted in the estate you gave as part of your dowry will be delivered to you this year when they are harvested."
Su Nuannuan nodded slightly, her heart filled with joy, but at the same time, a wave of sorrow welled up within her as she prepared to part. She fought back her tears and, with a slightly choked voice, said, "Yes, thank you, Third Brother. Mother, Third Brother, please drive carefully on your way back, and make sure you have a safe journey."
At that moment, the Duchess of Zhenguo sat upright in the carriage. When she saw her daughter's tearful face through the window, a pang of sorrow gripped her heart, and tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes. Su Yuan, though equally heavy-hearted, steeled his resolve and resolutely turned his horse around. He waved forcefully and followed the carriage slowly forward, gradually disappearing into the distance.
In the past, when they were in the palace, neither the Duchess of Zhenguo nor Su Nuannuan showed much reluctance when parting. However, this time, both mother and daughter felt a heart-wrenching pain.
Watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance until it became a blurry dot and finally vanished completely from sight, Su Nuannuan could no longer suppress the surging emotions within her. Her tears flowed freely down her cheeks like a burst dam, as if she wanted to release all her longing and yearning.
The Duke of Zhenguo's wife and Su Yuan came to visit, but were unable to see Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao.
At this time, the two children were still in the mountains behind the village and did not know that their maternal grandmother and third uncle had arrived.
This time, Su Nuannuan did not accompany the children herself, but instead sent Tingxue, Yaoqin, Zhixiang, and Muge to lead them into the mountains.
Not only that, she also arranged for Tingfeng and Tingyu to be in the shadows to protect the children's safety. In addition, Granny Song also preemptively deployed several guards to lie in ambush around the area, just in case.
Just before heading into the mountains, Su Nuannuan solemnly instructed her two children repeatedly: "There may be many new and interesting things in the mountains, but you must not pick up anything you see and bring it home." Hearing this, the two children nodded hurriedly, indicating that they would definitely keep their mother's instructions in mind.
After experiencing that terrifying incident last time, they dared not pick up things randomly.
It turned out that on the very night the unconscious boy was taken away, a group of mysterious people had silently sneaked into the manor. If it weren't for Granny Song's meticulous prior arrangements, and the fact that Jinse and the other three maids, along with Tingfeng and Tingyu, hadn't maintained a high level of vigilance, this peaceful and tranquil manor would likely have been turned into a sea of blood.
After a fierce battle, an enemy squad of fifteen men was wiped out without exception on the outskirts of the village. It wasn't exactly a river of blood, but it wasn't much better. The only thing that made them happy was that the blood wasn't from their own side.
The ear-piercing sounds of clashing weapons in the middle of the night finally woke Su Nuannuan and her two children from their sleep.
Granny Jin and Granny Ru were no ordinary people; they were skilled in martial arts. Back then, they were the Empress Dowager's hidden bodyguards, shouldering the important responsibility of protecting her safety.
Later, due to the need, the Empress Dowager moved him to the public eye. Despite his advanced age, he is still quite skilled.
On that harrowing night, two innocent children witnessed a life-or-death struggle. Their hearts, once filled with curiosity and kindness, now deeply understood that not everything seemingly harmless could be easily taken advantage of. Before possessing sufficient self-defense capabilities, maintaining a cold and ruthless heart might not be so bad.
Su Nuannuan is definitely not a mother who spoils her children. Even though her two children are only six years old, they should be exposed to what they need to know, whether it's darkness or bloodshed. Born into royalty, they have no right to be pretentious.
Because the consequences of being overly dramatic are something they can't handle.
It was because of the painful lesson of that night that Cang Lan Jingcheng, after growing up, was able to avoid a huge calamity and thus avoid becoming a sinner who would destroy his family and country for all time.
"Your Highness, the Madam and the Third Young Master have already gone far away. We should go in now," Jinse said cautiously as she stepped forward.
Upon hearing Jinse's words, Su Nuannuan slowly raised her head, her beautiful eyes already brimming with tears. She gently picked up a handkerchief and softly wiped away the remaining tear stains on her cheeks, then pressed her eyes slightly, trying to calm herself down.
After a moment of silence, Su Nuannuan finally spoke softly, "I don't know why, but ever since I stepped out of that palace gate, I've become so sentimental." Her words revealed endless sadness and helplessness.
Jinse quickly comforted her, "Your Highness, please don't be too sad. If Madam has time, she will definitely come to visit you again. Now that we are outside the palace, Madam no longer needs to submit invitations and wait for Your Highness's summons as before. Whenever Madam has free time, she will definitely come to accompany Your Highness without delay."
"Yeah, that's true. It's definitely much more convenient now than before!" Su Nuannuan rubbed her sore nose and mumbled.
Meanwhile, in the solemn and magnificent palace, a faint scent of ambergris permeated the resplendent halls.
"Li Desheng, has that person been sent to the Duke of Zhenguo?" The Emperor sat at his desk, slightly put down the memorial he was reading, and looked up to ask Li Desheng, who was standing beside him.
Li Desheng quickly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, this servant has already sent the person to the Duke of Zhenguo as Your Majesty instructed. However..." He paused slightly, seemingly choosing his words carefully.
Upon seeing this, the Emperor frowned slightly and pressed, "But what is it? Tell me the truth quickly."
Li Desheng quickly continued, "The Duke of Zhenguo has handed that person over to Lord Su and arranged for him to serve as a servant by Lord Su's side, while concealing the person's true identity."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor nodded slightly, indicating that he understood the matter. Then, with a slight smile, he said, "That's fine. I was originally a little worried that the stubborn old man, the Duke of Zhenguo, would send him back without any mercy."
Li Desheng also laughed in agreement, saying, "After all, the Duke of Zhenguo is the maternal grandfather of the Fifth Prince. Hearing that this person was picked up by the Fifth Prince and presented to the Emperor, even if he was dissatisfied, he would not openly defy the imperial decree and return the person."
The Emperor nodded thoughtfully, then, as if suddenly remembering something, asked, "By the way, what has Consort Zhuang been busy with lately?"