Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years
Chapter 67: Heavy Rain
Meng Tingyue sat quietly in front of the carved wooden desk, her fingertips gently sliding across the complicated and delicate account books of the Prince's Mansion, but her thoughts involuntarily drifted to the hazy rain curtain outside the window.
"It's raining so heavily." Qing Dian walked into the house. She had just returned from a sudden downpour. She sighed softly while tidying up the corners of her clothes that were wet by the rain.
"I just went to the kitchen to get medicine for the Crown Princess. When I came back, my clothes were all wet. If I wrung them out, I'm afraid they could fill half a basin of water."
"Okay, okay, go change your clothes quickly and don't catch a cold." Qinglan took the medicine and urged.
Qingdian left in a hurry.
Nanny Qin's voice came from outside the house.
"Things are unpredictable. Yesterday the sky was clear, but today it's covered with dark clouds and pouring rain. Tonight, we need to put an extra quilt on the Crown Princess to protect her from the damp and cold night air."
"You should also be careful not to catch a cold, or you'll become a burden to others and need care."
"I understand, Ma'am." The maid in the yard responded softly.
"Mammy." Meng Tingyue called softly.
"Hey, the old servant is here." Nanny Qin responded and walked into the house.
Hearing her self-introduction, Meng Tingyue couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness between her brows.
She had advised Qin Ma many times, hoping that she could be as polite as before and not be so formal.
However, Nanny Qin was stubborn and insisted on her own opinion. She said that once you enter the Prince's Mansion, no matter your status, you must abide by your duties and be treated equally without any special treatment.
Meng Tingyue knew very well that Nanny Qin had a strong character. Her earnest persuasion finally turned into a helpless sigh, and she had no choice but to obey her.
"Is there any news from Jinweilou?" Meng Tingyue took the bowl handed to her by Qinglan, and used the porcelain spoon to gently scoop the bitter-tasting medicine in the bowl.
Nanny Qin replied respectfully, "The Third Miss returned safely to Jinweilou before the downpour, without even getting a drop of rain."
Hearing this, Meng Tingyue nodded slightly, and the worries in her heart seemed to dissipate along with the sound of rain outside the window.
"I'm afraid this torrential rain will continue for several days. Madam, you are old and don't need to worry too much about me. You should go back to your room and rest to avoid catching a cold. I have many maids to serve you here, so you just need to take care of yourself."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Qin's eyes flashed with warmth, and she said softly, "This old servant is still strong and healthy, and I am very happy to share the worries of the Crown Princess."
Meng Tingyue opened her red lips slightly and tried to comfort him in a different way: "Mammy, the people in this courtyard still need your supervision. If you collapse now, Qinglan Qingdian will not be able to handle it."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Qin's expression showed some hesitation and reluctance.
At this time, Qinglan smiled and said playfully, "Mammy, you must take good care of yourself. If you have a headache or a fever, Qingdian and I might become lazy and slack without your strict supervision."
"Besides, Madam is expected to live a long life. If the Crown Princess gives birth to a little master in the future, she will be waiting for you, an experienced senior, to help take care of her."
After Qinglan said this, Nanny Qin finally bowed respectfully and retreated with peace of mind.
Meng Tingyue was about to drink the bowl of bitter medicine when she heard these words and paused slightly.
Then, without changing her expression, she resolutely drank the dark brown liquid in the bowl.
The bitterness instantly spread between the lips and teeth, but then, a piece of candied fruit entered the mouth, and the sweetness quickly covered the bitterness on the tip of the tongue.
Sweet with a hint of bitterness, just like her mixed feelings at the moment.
The thought of having children was as far away as clouds in the sky to her.
She and the prince were still husband and wife in name only, and now they slept in separate rooms.
When the Crown Prince dies two years later and her revenge is achieved, what should she do next?
"Has His Highness returned home?" she asked softly, with a barely perceptible hint of anticipation and confusion in her tone.
"I'll send someone to inquire right away." Qinglan quickly retreated.
As soon as she finished asking the question, she looked at Qinglan's back as it quickly disappeared from her sight, and a hint of confusion involuntarily appeared in her eyes.
What good would it do to know whether the prince would return? What could she do?
Child... If this unborn little life would end up like her, without receiving even a little love from her father, then she might as well not have it.
Her gaze gradually gathered into a look of determination.
If you want to give birth to this blood relative, there are only two ways to go.
Either the child's father can truly love him;
Otherwise, the child would not need a father.
……
royal palace.
Shen Yunheng, the emperor and the imperial teacher sat upright in the study, discussing state affairs.
"Grand Master, I was suddenly plagued by nightmares last night, and I feel very uneasy. Could the sudden rainstorm that hit the capital be a sign of something ominous?"
The emperor's voice, with a hint of barely perceptible worry, slowly rang out in the quiet study.
The Imperial Preceptor held his veil to his chest, his brow etched with deep concentration. "Rain often brings both good and bad luck. Rain can bring hope to the people and nourish the land, but if it rains heavily and continuously, it will only bring disaster to the land."
The words of the national teacher undoubtedly cast an ominous shadow over the coming rain.
Shen Yunheng's brows were furrowed, his eyes flashing with solemnity and anxiety. He whispered, "Could the Imperial Master possibly have the foresight to calculate where this natural disaster will strike?"
The Imperial Master nodded slightly, his voice filled with undeniable calmness: "It will take two days."
Upon hearing this, the emperor slammed his hand on the desk, shaking the teacup slightly. His expression was solemn and he said anxiously, "Please ask the Imperial Master to return quickly and do the divination."
"I obey your order." The national teacher bowed and then turned to leave the hall.
The emperor's gaze followed, first falling on Shen Yunheng's calm figure, and then moving to the eunuch Su Fu standing beside him.
"No matter where the natural disaster strikes, the most urgent task is to raise funds for disaster relief. Su Fu, quickly convey the order and invite the Minister of Revenue to the palace to discuss the matter immediately."
……
When Shen Yunheng returned from the palace, it was already late.
"Your Highness, the Crown Princess came today to ask when Your Highness will return."
Ling Xiao reported while helping Shen Yunheng change his clothes.
Ling Qi put away the wet umbrella and saw Ling Xiao's servile behavior. He rolled his eyes secretly and waited quietly by the side for Shen Yunheng's instructions.
"when?"
"I came at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. respectively." Ling Xiao reported dutifully.
Shen Yunheng seemed to be thinking about something, then turned and left the house. "Let's go to Tingyuxuan."
"Hey, Your Highness, Your Highness." Ling Xiao was holding the wet clothes he had just changed, a little stunned.
Ling Qi was damp and her body was also quite wet. She gave Ling Xiao a meaningful look and then followed him out to hold an umbrella for Shen Yunheng.
The two places were only a short distance apart, and since they walked so fast, they arrived in just half a cup of tea.
Even the new clothes could not withstand the strong wind and rain, and Shen Yunheng's new clothes were wet by the drizzle again.
The maid guarding outside the house was a little surprised and bowed politely, "Your Highness."
"Where is the Crown Princess?"
"Your Highness, the Crown Princess is in the room right now."
Shen Yunheng opened the door and his eyes met Meng Tingyue, who was about to get off the bed to hear what was going on.
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