newbobooks Chapter 290 Song Ruyan is back
Chapter 290 Song Ruyan is back
Chu Ruohan shook her head, turned around and walked to the desk, gently tapping the tabletop with her fingertips.
"It can't be someone from the manor. Besides Gu Junze, the only people who know I like chestnut cake are a few close relatives in my family."
"Could it be...?" Yu Ling hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
"Could it be something?" Chu Ruohan stared at her. "Feel free to speak."
"Could it be that there's a spy among the Madam's people?" Yu Ling asked in a low voice. "Or... does His Highness Prince Su already know some things about the Young Madam?"
Chu Ruohan frowned even more deeply. "That's unlikely."
It's really baffling.
"This servant feels that the way His Highness Prince Su looks at the young mistress gives off a very familiar feeling."
Chu Ruohan pondered for a moment, "Given his status, it's really unnecessary for him to get entangled with me, an 'ordinary official's wife'."
Yu Ling cautiously inquired, "How does the young mistress plan to deal with this?"
"Let's wait and see what happens."
Chu Ruohan walked to the desk, picked up a letter, and said, "The court is in turmoil right now, so we need to act cautiously."
"What if His Highness Prince Su comes again?"
"No need to panic."
Chu Ruohan put down the letter, her expression calm. "It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. Since he has already made his stance clear, it gives us a direction to be wary of."
Yu Ling nodded, then said worriedly, "Young Madam needs to arrange for some people to come in."
"No need to be too deliberate; the Imperial Guards are everywhere outside."
Chu Ruohan smiled faintly, "That would only arouse suspicion. At least it's safe to stay here. Just have Qin Fang secretly send more people to keep an eye on the movements of the Prince Su's residence."
"Yes, young lady."
Chu Ruohan suddenly asked, "By the way, is there any news from the battlefield today?"
Mentioning Gu Junze.
"Not yet, young mistress. Don't worry, the young master is wise and brave, he will surely resolve the war between the two countries and return safely."
"Hmm." Chu Ruohan gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. "I hope he's safe and sound."
Yu Ling looked at Chu Ruohan and said carefully, "Young Madam, I feel that you have been working too hard lately, which is not good for your health."
"It's alright," Chu Ruohan smiled slightly, "No one can afford to lose this round."
Yu Ling suddenly remembered something and whispered, "I heard from the guards that someone in the court today proposed to investigate the Crown Prince's background, and it caused quite a stir."
A knowing glint flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes. "Consort Zheng won't give up so easily. Prince Su's visit today is probably for another purpose."
"So what should we do next?" Yu Ling asked nervously.
Chu Ruohan walked to the window, looked at the dark sky outside, and said softly, "It's time to make the next move..."
Chu Ruohan told Yuling to go back and rest first.
Candlelight flickers.
Chu Ruohan leaned against the headboard, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the dark patterns on the brocade quilt, wide awake.
She gently stroked her lower abdomen, her eyes tender.
A very faint rustling sound came from outside the window.
Chu Ruohan's eyes suddenly sharpened, and she immediately became alert, her hand on the brocade quilt quietly clenching.
A nimble black figure suddenly vaulted in through the window, the movement clean and swift, landing silently.
The visitor rushed to the table, picked up the teapot, and began gulping down the tea.
The "glug-glug" sound was particularly clear in the quiet night.
"I'm thirsty."
Song Ruyan wiped her mouth and finally turned around.
Seeing her disheveled appearance, Chu Ruohan's tense nerves relaxed, and she shook her head helplessly.
"came back?"
Song Ruyan sat in the chair, picked up the chestnut cake on the table and stuffed it into her mouth, complaining indistinctly.
"Of course he's back."
"Didn't you send people everywhere to look for me?"
She raised an eyebrow, a sly smile playing on her lips.
"If you want me to risk my life for you, the price will be very high."
Chu Ruohan was amused by her, got up from the bed, and walked over to her.
"When have I ever lacked money?"
She reached out her finger and gently tapped Song Ruyan's forehead.
"Name your price."
The two exchanged a smile, their unspoken understanding evident.
After finishing the last bite of her dessert, Song Ruyan clapped her hands.
He walked straight to Chu Ruohan's bed, then leaned back and sprawled out on the bed in a starfish position.
"I'm exhausted, I'm going to sleep with you tonight."
She turned her head to the side, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Chu Ruohan.
"Perfect timing! Tell me properly how you came back from the dead and how you ended up here?"
Chu Ruohan's temple twitched as she looked at her dusty, wrinkled night clothes and her uncouth attitude.
"You should at least change into some clean clothes before lying down!"
She reached out to pull Song Ruyan.
"No change."
Song Ruyan rolled around on the bed like a spoiled child, trying to avoid her hand.
"I haven't slept for almost two days, just let me lie down for a while."
Seeing the obvious dark circles under her eyes, Chu Ruohan finally softened and didn't insist any further.
"As you wish."
Song Ruyan is back, her safety is guaranteed, and many things will be much easier to handle...
The next morning.
Jing'an Residence seems to have a bit more life than usual.
Dr. Qian arrived on time, carrying his medicine kit, to take Chu Ruohan's pulse and deliver freshly brewed medicine to help prevent miscarriage.
As soon as he stepped inside, he saw a woman dressed in a smart outfit, looking dashing and spirited.
Dr. Qian paused, looking at Song Ruyan in front of him with disbelief.
She even raised her hand to rub her eyes, wondering if she had seen wrong.
This woman looks somewhat familiar.
Before he could figure it out, Song Ruyan strode over and slapped him on the shoulder without any politeness.
The force was considerable, almost causing Doctor Qian to drop the medicine bowl from his hand.
"I know everything about your family."
She leaned closer and lowered her voice. "For the sake of our relationship, just let me know if you need anything, and I'll help you get revenge."
Dr. Qian was taken aback by her sudden familiarity and "bold words".
Especially that line, "Our relationship."
A barely perceptible blush rose on his cheeks, and a hint of anticipation and nervousness flashed in his eyes.
"What, what relationship?"
Song Ruyan patted his shoulder again, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Of course we're best buddies!"
Dr. Qian: "..."
Dr. Qian's expression froze instantly, and he sighed silently.
It was indeed difficult to expect Song Ruyan to understand his thoughts.
Watching the interaction between the two, Chu Ruohan couldn't help but chuckle. She took the pregnancy-preserving medicine handed to her by Doctor Qian and sipped it.
The medicine was slightly bitter, but it had a reassuring taste.
Doctor Qian composed himself, calmed his mind, and stepped forward to take Chu Ruohan's pulse.
Song Ruyan immediately came over, her head almost touching Dr. Qian's arm, blinking her eyes and chattering away.
"How is she? Is she alright? Let me tell you, this baby in her belly is a precious treasure, we can't afford any mishaps!"