Chapter 242: Happy You Stood Up For Me
Liu Ye smiled and said, “I dare not claim to offer guidance. Now the Crown Princess’s body is weak. If her condition remains poor, you can manage all affairs in the manor. At that time, the Crown Prince will look favorably upon you, and if he speaks a few good words for you before His Majesty, your Sun Family will have a turnaround.”
Sun Tina was originally the legitimate daughter in the Sun Family, and she knew many twists and turns.
She immediately understood Liu Ye’s meaning and also knew the objective of her visit.
She also thought that her earlier plea to Jiang Ruanxi was to play the role of Jiang Ruanxi bullying her in front of the Crown Princess, then show weakness before the Crown Prince to make him plead for the Sun Family.
But that path seemed unfeasible.
The path Liu Ye mentioned, if successful, would save their Sun Family.
As long as she controlled the internal affairs of the Crown Prince’s Manor, and managed them well later, unlike the Crown Princess who came from the countryside and was now out of favor with the Crown Prince.
At that time, the Crown Prince would choose her, and it would be obvious.
Sun Tina was secretly delighted in her heart, but did not show it.
“Thank you for the reminder, Aunt. This concubine will never forget the Empress’s kindness and Aunt’s kindness.”
Liu Ye knew she had taken it to heart, smiled, turned, and walked out.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ruanxi knew nothing about the matter between them. Soon after, Liu Ye came to her bedchamber, expressing the Empress’s care for her. After they exchanged polite formalities, Liu Ye left.
Liu Ye had just left when Wei Chang came to her side.
“What is someone from the Empress’s side doing here?” Wei Chang stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and asked with concern.
His eyes scanned her up and down, and seeing she had not been harmed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Ruanxi knew he was concerned for her, smiled, and gripped his hand in return. “I’m fine. She just came to convey the Empress’s care for me and brought some medicine and supplements.”
Jiang Ruanxi looked up, gesturing to the pile not far away that was half a person’s height.
Wei Chang glanced at it coldly and said, “A weasel paying New Year’s respects to a chicken—up to no good. I’ll throw it out later.”
Jiang Ruanxi looked at his childish temperament and found it amusing.
“Alright, everything as you say. Why are you here?”
Jiang Ruanxi knew Wei Chang was always quite busy, and with many things happening these past few days, he would be very busy.
Because they were acting, he usually only came to accompany her at night, leaving quietly near dawn.
He rarely came to find her during the day.
“Nothing today, wanted to come accompany you.” Wei Chang touched his nose and said indifferently.
He was embarrassed to say that he had heard his subordinate report that Sun Tina had come to find her early in the morning.
Afraid that Sun Tina might go mad and harm her, he hurriedly set aside official duties to find her, fearing something might happen to her again.
After the events of this period, he was truly afraid.
Afraid she would be harmed.
Not to mention that she was now carrying their child.
Jiang Ruanxi did not know what he was thinking.
She also believed his words.
“The Sun Family matter, and the Li Ningkun matter, were they all done by you?” Jiang Ruanxi voiced the doubt in her heart.
“Mm. Those people harmed you, I couldn’t let them go.”
Wei Chang did not evade and directly admitted it.
Jiang Ruanxi had already suspected as much in her heart, but did not expect everything was indeed his doing. For a moment, she was a bit stunned.
Seeing her silent for a long time, Wei Chang thought she was scared by what he had done, and probed, “Scared?”
His grip on her hand tightened a bit.
“Ah?”
Jiang Ruanxi was a bit slow to react for a moment, but feeling the pain in her hand and seeing the nervous expression on Wei Chang’s face, she realized what he meant.
She smiled and said, “No. Just happy. Happy that you stood up for me.”
Seeing her words were sincere, Wei Chang breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew Jiang Ruanxi had been through much, but she had kindness in her heart, so he always wanted to protect her kindness.
He was also a bit unsure; if she knew he had done many things she had never seen before, what she would think of him.
He was afraid of leaving a bad impression on Jiang Ruanxi.
But now it seemed he had worried too much, and he was very happy in his heart.
Because in his position, surrounded by enemies on all sides, without some means, it would be a bottomless abyss.
“Don’t overthink it. We’ve both been through so much. I’m not naive; I understand some things. I will always stand by your side.”
Jiang Ruanxi slightly sat up and hugged his waist.
This promise was more precious than ten thousand catties of gold. Wei Chang’s joy nearly burst from his forehead, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted.
Jiang Ruanxi remembered something and looked up to ask, “Where has Yushui been these past few days? I’m used to her by my side and haven’t seen her.”
Wei Chang was stunned, but quickly said, “Something came up at her home; she went back to handle it. She’ll be back soon.”
“Oh, I thought she left out of guilt! No matter, she can come back after handling it; family matters are important after all.”
Wei Chang’s eyes darkened, and he said faintly from deep in his throat, “Mm.”
After they lingered for a while, Wei Chang knew she was fine and went off to handle matters.
But after leaving, he instructed people to bring Yushui back to continue serving and protecting Jiang Ruanxi.
They were puzzled, because those sent to Wan Gu Ling were usually betrayers, with no return.
Now bringing her back was a bit puzzling, but they did not ask more and carried out the order.
After Wei Chang left, Jiang Ruanxi’s face turned pale, with much sweat beading on her forehead.
Jiang Ruanxi weakly called toward the door, “Bring the medicine.”
During this time, the wound on Jiang Ruanxi’s abdomen felt like fire burning each time.
For the child’s sake, she did not dare show it in front of Wei Chang, afraid he would make her abort it.
Every time in front of him, no matter how much pain, she endured it, and only after he left did she secretly drink the medicine left by the imperial physician.
But actually, the imperial physician’s medicine was not of much use, only relieving it a little.
Soon the medicine was brought, and after Jiang Ruanxi took it, she became groggy and fell asleep.
**
That night, Wei Chang went to Sun Tina’s bedchamber.
Sun Tina was dressed very thinly tonight, waiting for him.
As soon as she saw him enter, Sun Tina made the brazier very prosperous.
Wei Chang looked at her attire, a flash of disdain unconsciously in his eyes, and sitting on the other side, he said indifferently, “The weather is very cold; dressing too thinly makes it easy to catch a chill. Better wear more.”
This was the first time Wei Chang had shown such concern for her, and Sun Tina smiled, obediently grabbing a coat and putting it on.
“This concubine remembers. Thank you, Crown Prince, for caring for this concubine.”
Sun Tina sat by his side, poured him a cup of hot tea, and handed it to him.
Wei Chang glanced at it but did not drink.
“You went to find the Crown Princess today?”
