Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 186: The Seventh Prince is Missing_l (1/2)
Chapter 186: Chapter 186: The Seventh Prince is Missing_l
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Upon seeing this, the three of them no longer resisted and accepted Wei Ruo’s loquat syrup, expressing their gratitude.
“Thank you, Miss Wei. We will accept this loquat syrup. If there’s anything we can help with in the future, please don’t hesitate to approach us,” Yuan Qiniang said.
Wei Ruo nodded with a smile.
Before leaving Tianqin Garden, Wei Ruo saw Qingyi, who had come to fetch some things for Madame Yuan. She gave her two tins of the syrup and asked her to give it to Madame Yuan on her behalf.
Qingyi looked joyous as if she had received a treasure. “Miss Wei, your loquat syrup has come at the right time. Madame has had a sore throat for the past few days, and this servant has been worrying about what could be used for her. The loquat syrup from Miss Wei must be the best.”
Wei Ruo didn’t say much. Before they parted ways, Qingyi stopped Wei Ruo and reminded her solemnly: “Miss Wei, it’s not very safe out there these days. If you don’t have any urgent business, try not to leave the city.”
Qingyi’s words sounded as if she knew something.
“What has happened?” Wei Ruo asked.
Qingyi could only reply: “Well, nothing. I just wanted to remind you, Miss Wei.
Please keep in mind that I meant it for your own good.”
After saying this, Qingyi walked away.
After returning to the Military Prefecture, Wei Ruo specifically called over Nanny Zhang and asked her if anything significant had occurred in the city recently.
Nanny Zhang firmly shook her head, “Everything in the city has been very peaceful these past few days. This old servant has heard nothing about significant incidents.”
Wei Ruo then asked, “Has the city gate been more closely guarded?”
Nanny Zhang denied. “No, early this morning, this old servant went out of the city on behalf of Madam. It was just like usual. Yesterday, Old Zhang from our place also went to Xingshan County. He brought a cart of grain back this morning, and nothing happened.”
“I understand.”
Wei Ruo dismissed Nanny Zhang.
She believed that Qingyi’s words were not said randomly, but she did not know the reason behind it at the moment.
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That night, Wei Mingting unexpectedly returned home.
Madam Yun had already gone to sleep, but she got up with the assistance of her maids when she heard the noise.
“Why didn’t you notify us before you came back, my lord?” While helping Wei Mingting to change clothes, Madam Yun asked with concern.
Wei Mingting’s brows furrowed. “Something has happened. Don’t make a fuss about my return, and don’t tell the children either.”
Hearing this, Madam Yun tensed up, realizing the severity of the situation.
“My Lord, have the Japanese Pirates invaded again?” Madam Yun asked tentatively.
“It’s not about the Japanese Pirates, it’s the Seventh Prince. He was ambushed while on his journey,” replied Wei Mingting.