Chapter 238: Protecting Her Husband
Chapter 238: Protecting Her Husband
Lu Yuan had a long dream that night.
In his dream, he found himself back in the Chancellor's Mansion, confiding in someone about all the grievances he had endured.
Comically, he somehow knew it was just a dream.
Because only in his dreams did he dare to feel aggrieved. Once he opened his eyes, he didn't even have the right to think about it.
Lu Yuan woke up to find the sky already bright.
He realized he couldn't move, his body wrapped in soft and delicate silk cocoon-like fabric, like a silkworm pupa.
Not only that, but he seemed to be lying in an embrace that was incredibly soft and fragrant, with a pair of fair and tender arms gently holding him, her chin resting on his forehead, and her warm breath falling gently on his cheeks, reminiscent of a gentle breeze blowing softly in the early spring sun.
Lu Yuan's eyelashes fluttered.
Meng Qianqian caught this subtle movement and quickly withdrew from her half-dream, half-awake state. She lifted her head to look at him but didn't release the arms that were holding him.
"You're awake?"
She asked softly, reaching out to touch his forehead, "You're not feverish anymore. Last night, your cold illness flared up, and it scared me to death. Next time, don't go straight to take a cold bath after drinking. The internal heat can't disperse, allowing more cold air to invade your meridians and internal organs. Your body, which has suffered from cold illness for many years, can't take it. By the way, why didn't you tell me about your cold illness earlier?"
She didn't usually talk this much unless she was trying to flatter someone.
Lu Yuan wanted to say something but stopped.
Meng Qianqian asked, "What do you want to say?"
Lu Yuan opened his mouth, "Last night..."
Meng Qianqian solemnly said, "Last night, you didn't say anything. You didn't talk in your sleep, not a single word!"
Lu Yuan: "..."
Lu Yuan closed his eyes, pushing away the image of a child babbling incessantly in his mind, and suppressed his embarrassment, "Who sent me back to my room?"
His last memory was from when he was bathing. He felt a surge of heat, followed by a cold dampness, and then he lost consciousness. When he opened his eyes again, it was just a moment ago.
Meng Qianqian blinked at him, holding him in her arms.
Lu Yuan's ears turned red, "Was it you?"
"Yes." Meng Qianqian nodded earnestly and pointed at him, "Luckily, I arrived early. Otherwise, you would have drowned in the bathtub. I even helped you put on your clothes. Last night, you kept switching between feeling cold and hot, and you sweated a lot. I had to change your clothes several times."
Lu Yuan's face turned pale, "So you..."
Meng Qianqian raised her eyebrows meaningfully, "Yes."
Lu Yuan turned his face away, "How could you... Why didn't you wake me up?"
Meng Qianqian pouted, "Oh, oh, oh, you were talking about consummating our marriage, but you don't even want to look at me for a few moments. I think you were lying about the consummation!"
Lu Yuan looked at her coldly, "Meng Xiaojiu, you're getting quite bold these days!"
Meng Qianqian immediately became submissive, "Xiaojiu dares not, Xiaojiu knows her mistake."
In their family, not even their ancestors could find someone as bold as her. Lu Yuan couldn't even get angry.
"Let go."
He said coldly.
"Oh." Meng Qianqian withdrew her arms from under his neck, allowing him to rest his head on them for a long time, and they had gone numb.
Lu Yuan moved, unsure of how she had wrapped him up, and he couldn't break free.
He said coldly, "Untie the silk cocoon."
Meng Qianqian blinked, "Does the Grand Marshal want to consummate the marriage?"
Lu Yuan's temples throbbed, "Meng Xiaojiu!"
Meng Qianqian quickly said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The Grand Marshal just had a cold illness flare-up, and his body is very weak. It's not suitable for intercourse."
Lu Yuan's expression darkened, "Who do you think is weak?"
Meng Qianqian quickly changed her words, "I'm weak, I'm weak!"
She was difficult to deal with when she was awake, but last night, she was so well-behaved. She let me call her 'sister' and 'fairy', and even fed me the sugar-coated hawthorn first.
Meng Qianqian carefully unwrapped layer after layer of silk cocoon from Lu Yuan's body.
Lu Yuan sat up and saw the ground littered with sugar-coated hawthorn skewers, his brows furrowing in concern. "Meng Xiaojiu, how many hawthorn skewers did you eat last night?"
Meng Qianqian: "..."
For the Imperial Wedding, the court was suspended for three days.
Although Lu Yuan didn't need to attend court, Meng Qianqian, as a high-ranking court lady, had to enter the palace to pay respects to the Empress.
Before leaving, she sought out Manager Cen and inquired about Lu Yuan's health.
"There's something I don't understand. Yan Niangzi is skilled in medicine, and the Governor's Mansion isn't lacking in crimson spirit ginseng. Why hasn't he fully recovered? Is it because the husband didn't ask Yan Niangzi to treat him?"
Manager Cen sighed, "The Grand Marshal didn't reveal his condition to Yan Niangzi. You should understand his temperament, Young Madam. He's extremely cautious and doesn't trust anyone easily. Even I only found out many years later."
Meng Qianqian nodded, thinking that this was something Lu Yuan would do.
Manager Cen continued, "After the Young Madam and the Grand Marshal recognized each other, it was discovered that the Grand Marshal's health was poor. A Miaojiang Medicine Master was brought from Miaojiang to treat him. These past few years, it's been this Medicine Master who has been treating the Grand Marshal."
Meng Qianqian was puzzled, "Why hasn't it been cured after all these years?"
Manager Cen spoke with a pained expression, "Young Madam, there's something you don't know. The Grand Marshal suffered greatly during his time in the Chancellor's Mansion. The cold illness is just one of his ailments. His body is riddled with various illnesses, and even the Miaojiang Medicine Master marvels at how he's managed to survive until now."
Meng Qianqian suddenly understood, "So that's the case."
Her cold illness was mild, and she had no other chronic conditions, so a few doses of medicine were enough for her recovery. However, Lu Yuan's body had been severely damaged, and three parts of the medicine's toxicity was a death sentence for an ordinary person.
"And he still practices martial arts."
How could this not be more damaging to his body?
Manager Cen lowered his head and sighed helplessly, "If possible, who wouldn't want to extend their lifespan? The Grand Marshal had no choice and no other options back then."
Meng Qianqian's expression turned solemn, "From now on, I'll make sure he has a choice."
Hearing this, Manager Cen looked at Meng Qianqian.
Meng Qianqian, dressed in the most dignified and virtuous attire, spoke with the most domineering and flamboyant words.
However, instead of being shocked, his eyes revealed a sense of relief that this moment had finally arrived.
Meng Qianqian remained calm in response, "Manager Cen, when you chose me, you must have hoped that I could lend a helping hand to the Grand Marshal, right?"
With his thoughts exposed, Manager Cen didn't feel embarrassed or awkward about being caught. He smiled sincerely, "It's not just hope, but belief. I may not have other talents, but I trust my judgment of people."
Meng Qianqian added, "Was it also you who arranged for my third uncle to beat the wrong person?"
If her third uncle hadn't mistakenly beaten Lu Yuan, thinking he was Lu Lingxiao, there wouldn't have been the subsequent decision to "compensate" Lu Yuan with her marriage.
Manager Cen admitted honestly, "Yes, I arranged it. I took advantage of Meng San Ye, and I feel ashamed. I'll personally apologize to Meng San Ye another day."
Meng Qianqian spoke with a rare hint of authority, "There's no need for an apology, but I don't like being manipulated by others."
Manager Cen cupped his hands respectfully, "I assure you, Young Madam, there won't be a next time. But, may I ask the Young Madam a question?"
"Go ahead."
"If Meng San Ye had betrothed you to someone else, would you still have willingly married into this family?"
Meng Qianqian paused, "No."
Qianqian: My husband, I will protect you.
(End of Chapter)
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