Chapter 169 Something was Suspicious (1/2)

“Given that something so serious happened to his wife, he was surely going to hate us for this.”

Up until this moment, Lin Mengya could not guarantee that Madame Wang would wake up.

Lin Mengya could not be sure if Madame Wang’s wound turn septic, or if her operation was successful, or if Madame Wang was going to make it through this.

These were things she could not foretell.

“Wang Hanlin shared a deep and firm relationship with his wife. In fact, all these years the thought of taking in concubines never crossed his mind. He had always gone along with his wife’s suggestions and wishes.”

None of the people with a high standing within the capital city escaped the eyes of Long Tianhao, who was aware of their every move.

It was not surprising that Long Tianhao knew so much about Wang Hanlin.

However, Lin Mengya still felt something was amiss.

If the relationship between Wang Hanlin and his wife was intimate and cordial, would he not ask to see his wife even if Long Tianhao invited him into his study?

“How was his mood? Did he have a conflict with you while he was there?”

Long Tianhao pondered for a second then replied, saying, “No, he would not hold back his tears and requested for some time to be alone in my study. He claimed that he didn’t wish to speak to anyone at that time.”

Lin Mengya, having exceptional sharp senses, immediately sensed something was amiss.

Back when her own mother passed away, she heard that her father had vomited much blood and for a good half a year afterward, he was in a state of depression.

He was even more heartbroken when he saw his wife’s body.

Although not all men were like her father, it was bizarre for Wang Hanlin to react in this way.

“Your Highness, I think it would be a good idea for you to go back to your study to check if anything is missing, or if there’s something which was initially not there.”

Lin Mengya had a feeling that Wang Hanlin was behaving strangely.

According to Long Tianhao’s account, he had already sent for men to seal off the entire Liuxin courtyard when Madame Wang got into the accident.

Therefore, those who knew what had happened and could still go to Qinwu Courtyard must be someone close to Lin Mengya or Long Tianhao.

These people, however, would not go around to talk about what happened without their permission or instructions.

However, they did not rule out the possibility that someone else could have leaked the information.

All in all, she sensed something was not quite right, but she was unable to put a finger to it.

“Do you think there was something wrong with Wang Hanlin?”

They were direct and open with each other since there were only the two of them in the room.

Lin Mengya nodded as she started feeling a slight headache.

Too much had happened within a short time and everything was so chaotic. She wished she could smooth things out, but there were simply too much for her to bear.

“Maybe I’m worrying too much. My movement is being restricted now, so it’s not convenient for me to move around. You have to be careful.”

Sitting on the little bed the window, Lin Mengya lifted her fingers to massage her brows.

Having done an intensive operation which required speed and precision, Lin Mengya’s energy had been sapped. She was starting to feel the exhaustion set in.

However, wave after wave of other matters kept coming up. She felt overwhelmed.

Looking at the tired-looking Lin Mengya, Long Tianhao’s ached for her.

“Sigh, what’s wrong with you?”

Lin Mengya let out a cry of surprise as Long Tianhao carried her into his arms.

She opened her eyes and stared at this handsome face and her heart started palpitating wildly.

As Long Tianhao carried Lin Mengya in his arms, he thought she almost weighed nothing.

Frowning, he thought she was too skinny and this was not a sign for her health.

He bent down and put her lightly onto the bed, gently removed her shoes and placed them beside the bed.

“The night breeze could be strong, so you have to put on more blankets. Ask Baiji to light the heater if you feel cold.”

Long Tianhao tenderly instructed as he pulled the blanket over Lin Mengya carefully.

“I will.”

Lin Mengya was dazed by Long Tianhao’s tenderness, so much so she did not know how to respond to his sweet gestures.

Was this the cold Prince Yu she used to know?

“You have labored much for the matters within the mansion. Ruqin may be insensible, but she is after all Mother’s favorite niece. Please spare her life on account of Mother.”

Lin Mengya tensed up a little and she felt a sense of bitterness in her heart.

Did he deliberately show her kindness and favor so she could spare his cousin sister’s life?

She tried to hide the look of disappointment in her eyes. She guessed that Long Tianhao could tell that the banknote was from Jiang Ruqin.

“Don’t worry, I will surely protect the Jiang Family. As for Ruqin, I would not make things difficult for her.”

She had after all grown up together with Long Tianhao as cousins.

She should have learned her lesson by now, having created such a grave problem.

Nevertheless, Lin Mengya could not stop feeling a sadness in her heart.

“Would you like something to eat? I’ll get the kitchen to prepare some food for you.”

Long Tianhao had casually mentioned Jiang Ruqin and made this request to Lin Mengya in fear that Concubine De would be upset.

Unexpectedly, Lin Mengya turned away from him, closed her eyes and said flatly, “I’m tired. I want to take a nap. Please leave, Your Highness.”

Tired? Long Tianhao gazed at Lin Mengya, who was lying there fully dressed. In his mind, he was still thinking about what food to prepare for Lin Mengya to nurture her back to health.

Lin Mengya heard the door opened and closed behind her.

She slowly opened her eyes in the next second.

Forcing a smile, she shook her head and wondered why she was feeling this way.