I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Before he knew it, he arrived at the courtyard where Wei Xiaoniang lived.

The yard was silent, with only the sound of howling wind and snow.

Sheng Hong pushed open the door, and a faint smell of medicine hit his nose.

Wei Xiaoniang was lying on the bed, her face as pale as paper, her lips bloodless, and she looked extremely weak.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Wei Xiaoniang opened her eyes with difficulty and saw Sheng Hong, with a complicated light flashing in her eyes.

Sheng Hong walked to the bedside, leaned over, stared at Wei Xiaoniang, and asked softly: "Is it worth it for you to do this?"

"I haven't treated you and your daughter unfairly. Why are you doing this?"

When Wei Xiaoniang heard Sheng Hong's words, her heart skipped a beat, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

She didn't expect that not only did her plan fail, but it was also discovered by Sheng Hong.

She opened her mouth and wanted to explain, but found that her throat was so dry that no sound came out.

She struggled to sit up, but she was too weak to do anything and could only look at Sheng Hong helplessly.

"Lord……"

Wei Xiaoniang's voice was weak and hoarse, as if it would break at any moment.

"My Lord, parents who love their children will always have long-term plans for them."

"I...I'm doing this for Minglan's own good."

After hearing what Wei Xiaoniang said, Sheng Hong felt an indescribable sadness in his heart.

Sheng Hong sneered, his tone tinged with sarcasm: "For Minglan's own good?"

"If Minglan knew in the future that her mother willingly died for such a small gain, what would she feel?"

"Are you going to let her live with the guilt for the rest of her life?"

Wei Xiaoniang was speechless after hearing Sheng Hong's question. She opened her mouth to defend herself, but found that she had nothing to say.

She thought everything she did was for Minglan's own good, but she never thought about whether Minglan really needed her to do so.

After Sheng Hong left, the door creaked slightly, which was particularly harsh in the silent room.

Wei Xiaoniang's tears slid silently, soaking the pillowcase and her desperate heart.

She regretted it.

I regret that I shouldn't have been so impulsive and shouldn't have risked everything.

She originally thought that as long as Minglan could get the old lady's protection, she would be able to live a worry-free life.

But now, she has pushed both herself and Minglan into the abyss.

She clutched the corner of the quilt tightly, her knuckles turning white, and her heart was filled with fear and helplessness.

The Princess's Mansion was filled with mist and a faint scent of sandalwood.

Zhou Xuenniang carefully helped Lin Qinshuang wash up, with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

She opened her mouth several times to ask, but didn't know how to start.

Lin Qinshuang noticed something strange about Zhou Xuenniang, put down the white jade cup in her hand, gently wiped the corner of her mouth with a silk handkerchief, and looked up at Zhou Xuenniang.

"Xue Niang, just say whatever you want to say."

Zhou Xueniang hesitated for a moment, but mustered up the courage to ask, "Princess, why did you save Wei Xiaoniang?"

She paused, then added, "Isn't it better if she dies? There's one less person to compete with you for the Lordship."

Lin Qinshuang chuckled, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

"Some people are not necessarily better off dead."

She picked up the ivory comb on the table and slowly combed her long hair like a waterfall.

"If she died, she would have gotten what she wanted. I won't allow that to happen."

"It's just right now."

Zhou Xuenniang looked at Lin Qinshuang in confusion.

"What the princess means is..."

Lin Qinshuang put down the ivory comb, turned around, and stared at Zhou Xuenniang with sharp eyes.

"Now that Wei Xiaoniang is alive, the old lady can no longer raise Minglan."

"She wants to gain the right to speak in the Sheng family through the child, but that won't work."

Zhou Xuenniang suddenly understood, and a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

"I understand, Princess. You are the one who thinks long-term."

Lin Qinshuang nodded with satisfaction, a smug smile on her lips.

Others thought that she had tried her best to save Wei Xiaoniang and was very tired.

In fact, with her medical skills, this is not necessary at all.

There's no way she can't cure this poison.

But she is not a saint, she will not waste her energy in vain.

In the main hall of the Princess's Mansion, Wang Ruofu sat on a soft couch, holding an account book in her hand, flipping through it casually.

Lin Qinshuang sat opposite her, sipping tea elegantly, her fingertips gently stroking the edge of the teacup.

"I heard that the second son of Ningyuan Marquis is back?" Wang Ruofu put down the account book, with a hint of curiosity in her tone.

Lin Qinshuang nodded slightly and placed the teacup on the table. "It happened a few days ago. He said he was going to inherit his mother's inheritance. He disappeared for a few months and then suddenly came back."

She paused, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes, "Xiao Qinshi even went to the dock to pick him up in person, causing Ningyuan Hou to be furious."

Wang Ruofu couldn't help but gasp, "This little Qin is really getting bolder and bolder."

"That's right," Lin Qinshuang chuckled, "She looks weak and delicate, but she's actually very thoughtful."

She picked up the teapot and poured Wang Ruofu a cup of tea. "This Ningyuan Marquis Mansion is much more complicated than our Sheng Mansion. It's better for us to stay out of it."

Wang Ruofu nodded in agreement, "You're right, less trouble is worse than more."

She picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"I don't know how Minglan is doing," Wang Ruofu sighed, "and I don't know when Wei Xiaoniang will recover from her illness."

Lin Qinshuang's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible cold light, but her face was filled with concern. "Don't worry, I've already hired the best doctor. Wei Xiaoniang will definitely get better."

She paused and added, "You should also try to persuade the old lady and tell her not to be too sad."

Wang Ruofu glanced at Lin Qinshuang gratefully and said, "You are really thoughtful."

As night falls, the princess's mansion is brightly lit.

In the study, Sheng Hong was carefully checking Chang Feng's homework.

Sheng Hong looked at Chang Feng's handwriting and a pleased smile appeared on his face. "Feng'er, your studies have improved a lot. They are even better than your brother's."

When Chang Feng heard this, a look of joy appeared on his face and his heart was filled with pride.

Lin Qinshuang stood aside, looking at the father and son, with a gentle smile on her lips.

"Honglang, Feng'er has always been very hardworking, and I have tried my best to teach him."

Sheng Hong nodded with satisfaction, "You have taught her well, and Molan has learned etiquette well."

He turned to look at Mo Lan who was standing beside him, his eyes full of love, "Mo'er, you have to study hard like your brother."

Molan bowed obediently and said, "My daughter will follow my father's instructions."

Sheng Hong was filled with joy as he looked at his sensible and well-behaved children.

"I plan to invite Master Zhuang to come to the mansion to teach," Sheng Hong looked at Lin Qinshuang, "Feng'er is the prince's companion, so she doesn't need to go. I want Molan to study with him as well."

Lin Qinshuang readily agreed, "Honglang's arrangement is excellent. It's a blessing for Molan to be able to study under Master Zhuang."

Sheng Hong felt even more satisfied when he saw Lin Qinshuang's docile appearance.

"You are always so considerate," he held Lin Qinshuang's hand, his eyes full of tenderness, "With you around, I really feel less worried."

Lin Qinshuang lowered her head shyly, but her heart was filled with pride.