I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

After leaving those words, he waved his hand, and Yuan Tianxiong immediately ordered two guards to step forward and drag Xiao Guo, who was already trembling with fear, away.

Before leaving, she glanced at Lin Yuwei, her lips parted slightly, as if to tell her that she must take good care of her parents.

Even on her deathbed, she was still thinking about her family, which shows that she wasn't a bad person. It's just that she did things she shouldn't have done for an unworthy master.

"Everyone, step back!"

After Wei Jianning gave his instructions in a deep voice, everyone quietly withdrew, and he and Lan Zhi went to the room where Wei Ming was.

At this moment, Wei Ming lay quietly on the bed, as if what had just happened had nothing to do with him.

Huang Bao, heartbroken and filled with remorse, clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Your Highness, it was my fault. I should not have abandoned my post and almost gave the assassins an opportunity."

Wei Jianning frowned slightly and shook his head in reply:

"It's not your fault, it's also my fault for being careless. If we had left a few more people here to guard, this wouldn't have happened."

At this point, he looked at Nie Yuan.

"We will select two skilled fighters from the military camp. Starting today, you will be responsible for guarding Jingxiang Garden with Lord Huang and Lord Sun. At least two people must be on duty here, taking turns day and night, and there must be no more accidents."

Nie Yuan quickly clasped his hands in greeting and replied:

"Yes."

Wei Jianning then waved to the crowd.

"Go back all!"

After receiving their orders, Huang Bao and the others withdrew. Lan Zhi stepped forward to examine Wei Ming's wounds and, seeing nothing amiss, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Fortunately, nothing bad happened."

Wei Jianning looked at her with great surprise.

"My wife, there is something I don't understand."

"Please speak, my lord."

"If I remember correctly, you said something had happened at Jingxiangyuan before Nie Yuan informed us. How did you know?"

This question put Lan Zhi in a bit of a dilemma.

After careful consideration, she calmly replied:

"Because I have the ability to foresee the future, but only for my patients."

Her answer was rather weak, so Wei Jianning didn't press her further.

He glanced at Wei Ming lying on the bed one last time.

"You go back to sleep first, I'll stay here and watch him for a while."

"There's no need to watch over it. You should go back to sleep too. You have things to do tomorrow."

"Although I have no feelings for this child, he is still a child. His parents died overnight, and he is pitiful enough."

"Yes, his parents just died and we moved in right after, which is like a cuckoo taking over someone else's nest. Besides, he was almost assassinated this time, mostly because of you. If possible, let's treat him better in the future!"

"My lady, do you think I was too harsh in my treatment of Xiao Guo? Lin Yuwei pleaded for her; should I be lenient?"

Lan Zhi admitted that she was moved for a moment when Lin Yuwei pleaded for her, but Wei Jianning's words were like a blow to the head, instantly sobering her up.

Yes, if Xiao Guo had succeeded in the assassination, she and Wei Jianning would be the ones imprisoned in the dungeon right now. Who would speak up for them then?

She shook her head.

"How can one rule the world without being ruthless?"

Wei Jianning stepped forward, placed his hands on her shoulders, and nodded with satisfaction.

"My wife, thank you for your understanding. I was afraid you would think I was unkind and wouldn't like me."

She chuckled.

"You're acting like a child. This is a matter of life and death, not child's play. You've already been lenient enough by not investigating this matter further."

Her words, though seemingly casual, revealed a deeper meaning to Wei Jianning.

"You mean, this wasn't done by Xiaoguo alone?"

Lan Zhi immediately forced a smile.

“She’s just a little girl who has only been at the Crown Prince’s residence with Lin Yuwei for a few days. Even if she’s bold, she wouldn’t dare to come to Jingxiang Garden to kill someone. Besides, the purple jade bracelet on her wrist is something a little girl like her couldn’t afford.”

Upon hearing her say this, Wei Jianning immediately frowned.

"Are you saying that Lin Yuwei condoned this?"

Mentioning Lin Yuwei and recalling what Xiao Guo had just said, she nodded cautiously.

"It's possible, but not certain."

"What should we do then? I should have the Ministry of Justice interrogate her properly."

"Please do not."

Lan Zhi raised her hand to interrupt him.

"The Lin family's position in the court is unshakeable by the Ministry of Justice, or even by you, the Crown Prince. To put it another way, even if Xiao Guo admits that Lin Yuwei instigated this, if Lin Yuwei denies it, no one can do anything about it. The Emperor, out of consideration for the Lin family's position in the court, will turn a blind eye, and in the end, the matter will be dropped. So, don't create any more trouble."

Wei Jianning nodded in agreement.

“What you say makes sense. Fortunately, although the Lin family holds a high position in the court, they have always been law-abiding and have not done anything excessive. They even refused to collude with Wei Jian’an. From this point of view alone, Lin Yuwei should be spared this time. But if she does it again and tries to harm you, I will not tolerate her.”

Lan Zhi smiled, her eyebrows curving slightly.

"She wants to harm me? Not so easy. Alright, it's getting late. There's no point in you staying here. Let's go back to sleep!"

Wei Jianning glanced at Wei Ming again, then went out and instructed Huang Bao and Nie Yuan to guard the place well before going back to sleep with Lan Zhi.

Jingcui Pavilion

Lin Yuwei was extremely uneasy at this moment.

Xiao Guo just spoke up for her in front of Wei Jianning. Although no one suspects her for now, it's hard to say that Xiao Guo might change her mind when faced with life and death in prison because she's afraid.

She didn't know what to do and was afraid that people would find out that she had instructed Xiao Guo to do this. If that happened, she would not only be unable to stay in the Crown Prince's residence, but she would also be unable to become the Crown Princess.

No, we absolutely cannot let Xiaoguo betray her.

Thinking of this, she called out to the people outside.

“Granny Qi…”

Granny Qi walked in quickly.

"Miss……"

Granny Qi had been with the Lin family for thirty years. She was an old servant who had watched Lin Yuwei grow up since she was a child, which was why Madam Lin wanted her to accompany Lin Yuwei.

After much hesitation, she couldn't help but step forward, tears welling in her eyes, and grasped her hands, pleading:

"Granny Qi, help me!"

Her sudden action puzzled Granny Qi greatly.

"Miss, what's wrong? Are you frightened by Xiao Guo's incident? Don't be afraid, that girl brought this on herself, don't feel sorry for her."

Lin Yuwei shook her head desperately.

“Granny Qi, actually… I asked Xiao Guo to do this. Now that Xiao Guo is imprisoned in the dungeon, I’m afraid someone will torture her and force her to confess. If she confesses to me, then everything will be over. Granny Qi, please save me, please save me.”

Upon hearing this, Granny Qi's face turned deathly pale.

"Miss, are you saying that it was your idea for Xiaoguo to kill Young Master Wei Ming?"

Lin Yuwei bit her lip hard, her face pale, and nodded.

"Yes, it's all my fault for being confused for a moment. I didn't discuss it with you and let her do it on her own. I'm afraid she'll expose me. Then I won't be able to stay in the Crown Prince's residence, let alone become the Crown Princess. I might even end up in jail. Granny Qi, you have to save me! You have to save me!"