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Chapter 425: Peace and the Truth of Fate
Chapter 425: Peace and the Truth of Fate
Upon Meng Qianqian and Chen Long's arrival at Safehaven Hospital, they found not only a crowd of commoners waiting but also many hidden experts around the hospital, likely arranged by Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion in advance.
Chen Long remarked, "Even when Lu Yuan travels in the capital, he doesn't have such a grand procession."
Meng Qianqian smiled, "Oh, that was before you knew him."
Chen Long asked curiously, "What do you mean?"
Meng Qianqian laughed, "The Grand Commander's procession is far more impressive than that of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion's young mistress."
Back then, Lu Yuan held the power of the Golden Robe Watch, and his ruthless reputation struck fear into the hearts of many.
His official travels could cause a stir in several streets.
When Chen Long first met Lu Yuan, the latter had already begun his struggle with the Prime Minister, and his corrupt ways had become more subtle.
Chen Long thought for a moment, "A corrupt official."
Meng Qianqian couldn't help but smile.
Some people wore the guise of corrupt officials but acted for the good of the country and the people.
Others appeared upright but were, in reality, driven by greed and desire.
People's hearts are hidden beneath their bellies, and there's a reason for that.
Soon, the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion's carriage arrived.
The disciples of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion and the imperial guards protected the carriage tightly, and Meng Qianqian and Chen Long only saw two veiled women alight from the carriage and enter Safehaven Hospital, surrounded by attendants.
Then, the hospital's entrance was heavily guarded.
"Young Mistress! Please save my son!"
"Young Mistress! Please help me—"
The commoners seeking medical treatment surged forward like a tide, rushing towards the hospital's entrance.
Fortunately, the heavy guard prevented the hospital's threshold from being trampled.
Meng Qianqian said, "With such a commotion, it seems we won't be able to meet the young mistress."
Chen Long said earnestly, "If you want to see her, I'll bring her here."
Meng Qianqian shook her head and smiled, "I'm just curious, but not that curious. Let's go find Tan'er and Shang Wuyou. They should be at the back door."
Chen Long missed an opportunity to show off in front of his sister, and his expression turned slightly resentful.
"Let's go, brother."
Meng Qianqian glanced back and smiled.
Chen Long: Being called brother made him feel good.
Chen Long rarely smiled, but the corners of his mouth curled up, which was his version of a smile.
As they rounded the back of Safehaven Hospital, they saw Tan'er pulling Shang Wuyou out.
Shang Wuyou looked reluctant.
"Tan'er!"
Meng Qianqian called out to her with a smile.
"Sister!"
Tan'er quickly released Shang Wuyou's hand and rushed into Meng Qianqian's arms like a baby bird.
She rubbed her head against Meng Qianqian's chest, "Sister, I miss you so much!"
Meng Qianqian patted her head, "I miss you too. Are you getting used to life at the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion?"
"Getting used to it!"
There's braised pork to eat! Tan'er yawned, "It's just that I have to get up too early."
Meng Qianqian in a soft voice, "You're working hard."
"Yes, so hard." Tan'er said, then turned and glared at Shang Wuyou, "Tonight, I want to eat five bowls of braised pork!"
Shang Wuyou was stunned. It wasn't his fault that she had to work so hard, and now she was asking him for braised pork?
Meng Qianqian had something to say to Shang Wuyou, so they found an uninhabited old house.
Tan'er sat on the steps, eating the sugar gourd Meng Qianqian had brought for her.
Chen Long remained vigilant.
With Chen Long around, Tan'er didn't need to worry about any disturbances.
Meng Qianqian looked steadily at Shang Wuyou, noticing the weariness between his brows. She guessed that he had already asked Gongsun Yanming about his background.
"How does it feel to be home?"
She asked.
Shang Wuyou's lips moved.
"Ah, it doesn't seem good."
Meng Qianqian smiled faintly, "I've been in the capital for so long, and I've only heard that the young master of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion is missing. I only heard that you stayed with Chang Le at Ling Mountain to recover. It's strange that with their young son and daughter missing, they still have the heart to marry off their daughter and focus on their own recovery. Did Gongsun Yanming tell you that Gongsun Liuying's marriage to Jian Junwang was to cover up the truth of your and Chang Le's disappearance?
"They also said they wouldn't announce your and Chang Le's disappearance to avoid you being targeted by other enemies.
"Are they blaming everything on Chen Long and the Loulan people, refusing to mention the Commander's Mansion?"
Each of Meng Qianqian's words was like a knife, piercing the most cruel and sharp truth.
If not for Shang Wuyou's confirmation that she hadn't gone to the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, he would almost suspect that she was in the study at that time.
Meng Qianqian saw Shang Wuyou's shock and knew her guess was right. She spoke seriously, "What they want to cover up isn't the fact that the Commander's Mansion was also involved, but their collusion with the Prime Minister to harm the Shang family.
"Some news, they don't dare discuss with you not because they don't know, but because once they delve deeper, they might reveal their own flaws.
Lu Yuan had long ceased to be a treacherous minister, and he had already recognized the Miao King as his relative. Could the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion not know about these matters?
Not only did they know, but they likely knew earlier than anyone else.
Meng Qianqian hadn't forgotten about the Miaojiang's traitor. Who said that the traitor only collaborated with one Chancellor Xun? It wouldn't be surprising if the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion had also been in cahoots with them.
There were some things she could only hint at.
The truth was right before their eyes.
She couldn't wake someone who was pretending to be asleep. She could only hope that Shang Wuyou would come to his senses soon and stop falling for the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion's tricks.
"By the way, Wushan sent a pigeon with a message. Here's a note for you from Chang Le."
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Meng Qianqian took out a note from her brocade pouch and handed it to Shang Wuyou.
Shang Wuyou carefully unfolded the note, which was small and contained only two simple words: "Peace and Safety."
Chang Le was sending him her regards and also reminding him to stay safe.
The twin siblings' unspoken understanding allowed them to have a telepathic connection even when separated by thousands of miles.
He clutched the note in his hand, "If... I mean, if I were to let Chang Le return, would you allow it?"
Meng Qianqian calmly replied, "Chang Le is free to make her own choices. I took her to Wushan only to treat her illness. Wherever she wants to go in the future, I won't stop her."
"What about me?" Shang Wuyou asked.
"You too."
After saying this, Meng Qianqian turned and walked away.
"Wuyou, this is the last time I'll talk to you about your background. If you insist on siding with the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, I won't force you. I must seek revenge on the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion. You are the child of Second Uncle and Second Aunt, so I may not kill you, but I will never save you again."
Shang Wuyou looked at her slender figure, and his heart suddenly felt heavy. He told himself that she was using a retreat as a means of advance.
But why did his heart feel so distressed?
Chen Long saw Meng Qianqian come out of the house and handed her a box of osmanthus cakes.
The old lady had said that his sister loved osmanthus cakes, and when she was upset, she had to be coaxed with osmanthus cakes.
Meng Qianqian asked, "Brother, will Second Uncle and Second Aunt blame me for doing this?"
Chen Long replied, "Everyone has their own fate. If he insists on his delusions, then he should blame himself."
Meng Qianqian suddenly covered her heart.
Chen Long hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
Meng Qianqian paused for a moment before saying, "It's nothing. I just had a sudden palpitation a moment ago."
Chen Long frowned, "Palpitations?"
Meng Qianqian said, "It's probably not serious."
Chen Long thought of something and asked her, "Do you remember the serious illness you had when you were seven years old?"
Meng Qianqian shook her head, "I've forgotten a lot of things from the past."
Chen Long recalled, "That year, the Shang family and the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion hadn't broken ties yet. Xiao Rong'er gave birth prematurely, and the doctors were at a loss. Although Mother had already withdrawn from the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, when Gongsun Yanming begged her to save his wife, Mother still went. You followed Mother to the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion, and you stayed there for three days and three nights. Gongsun Liuying was born safely, and it is said that as soon as she was born, you held her."
Meng Qianqian was surprised, "So I knew her a long time ago, and I even held her?"
Chen Long continued, "After you returned, you fell ill. Mother said you were just too tired, but for some reason, you had to recuperate for half a year before you started to get better. At that time, you also had palpitations every few days."
Chen Long said, "Gongsun Liuying was born prematurely, and logically, it would be difficult for her to survive. Yet, she grew healthier and plumper each day, while you became thinner and weaker."
Meng Qianqian smiled, "Didn't I get better later?"
Chen Long paused for a moment and said, "When you were born, someone had your fortune told, saying that you were destined for a long life. But you..."
Meng Qianqian spoke with a light and carefree tone, "But I died in my twenties."
Having lived a second life, she could now face her previous life's death with equanimity.
Mentioning it again wouldn't bring her much sadness.
But Chen Long was different.
He used to be a non-believer, but ever since his sister's rebirth and her visit to Wushan, he seemed to have realized something.
Although he couldn't put it into words, he could feel things he had never felt before.
Seeing Chen Long deep in thought, Meng Qianqian smiled and said, "Brother, let's go back."
Chen Long snapped out of his thoughts, "Okay."
Meng Qianqian said to Tan'er, "Tan'er, we'll go ahead. You stay at the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion for a few more days. I'll come to pick you up soon."
Tan'er's cheeks puffed up, "I understand!"
The second watch had already passed, and the double watch will end early tomorrow morning. Hurry and vote for the last batch of monthly votes!
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