"Prepared quite thoroughly. Did the Prince believe it?"
Putting aside whether a palace servant would dare to poison the Regent Princess just because they disliked her, even if she were truly audacious enough, how could such a high-grade poison be obtained by a mere servant?
It was pure nonsense!
"The process of administering the poison, I believe is true. As for the reason for administering it, I do not believe it."
Feng Xi Wu sighed helplessly, "It's just that after she confessed all this, she took poison and committed suicide on the spot. You know how potent the poisoned wine is. It was impossible to save her.
This matter can no longer be investigated."
Lu Qing Wan understood his difficulties and stopped making assumptions.
"If it can't be investigated, then let's not. I believe that as long as I am safe, the other party will surely be unable to resist making another move."
Lu Qing Wan paused here, then changed the subject, "I want to ask, if this matter had a different outcome, and it was directly proven to be the work of Concubine Gui or Concubine Wen, how would the Prince handle it?"
"As I said before, all the rules of the Regent Prince's manor are in accordance with palace and military regulations.
If it were as you hypothesized, Consort Ye would be stripped of her title and thrown into the cold palace.
As for my mother, I would pretend that my birth mother had died early and that I would never see her again for the rest of my life, as if she no longer existed in this world.
Does the Princess find my answer satisfactory?"
Although he was speaking hypothetically, his eyes were looking at Lu Qing Wan with utmost seriousness, making people truly believe that he would actually do it.
Lu Qing Wan's heart trembled slightly, "I'm sorry, my question was too much."
Setting aside Feng Xi Wu's status, even if he were an ordinary man, it was a bit much to ask him for such a hypothetical answer.
But she had to admit, Feng Xi Wu's answer truly warmed her heart.
For a moment, she even thought that if she had to stay in this unfamiliar time and space, spending the rest of her life with a man like Feng Xi Wu might not be bad.
Feng Xi Wu did not reply, but simply raised his hand and patted her head, "No need for apologies. It's just that the Princess seems to easily forget her identity, which causes me great distress!"
"What?"
Lu Qing Wan looked up in confusion.
Feng Xi Wu looked directly into her eyes and told her with absolute certainty, "You are my Princess. I should protect you.
You must know that you married me, and we are one. Others are outsiders."
His gaze was so candid, his tone so firm and natural.
It made Lu Qing Wan feel like a petty clown, having nothing and yet being overly cautious.
The one who truly possessed a treasure was so magnanimous that it made her feel ashamed.
Feeling that nothing was appropriate to say, Lu Qing Wan mumbled, "Understood."
"That's good. Cheer up. I'll take you to see Marquis Lu."
Feng Xi Wu's face held a gentle smile that he rarely showed to others. "After today, I'll have to call him Father-in-law. You must go with me to offer the 'name-changing tea' to your Father-in-law!"
Lu Qing Wan smiled obediently and replied, "Mm."
She even nodded quite earnestly, her childlike action making Feng Xi Wu want to laugh even more.
Feng Xi Wu had probably planned to bring Lu Zhen Ting to the manor to recuperate long ago. As soon as Lu Zhen Ting returned to the manor, he was taken to the courtyard closest to the main residence.
When Lu Qing Wan saw the plaque with the words "Wan Residence" carved on it, she understood, "This should be my courtyard, right?"
Feng Xi Wu asked in return instead of answering, "Does the Princess dislike Wutong Garden?"
Lu Qing Wan was still uneasy about her earlier impoliteness, and at this moment, she didn't want to make him lose face. She let out a weak hum and didn't argue further.
However, she had decided that after Lu Zhen Ting left, if she didn't like living in Wutong Garden, she would move here.
After all, it was not the same courtyard. Wan Residence only shared the same name as the Wan Residence in Zhaolie Marquis Manor. Some furnishings also showed a hint of Lu Qing Wan's former residence, but they were not entirely the same.
Lu Qing Wan felt that the deer in her heart was too active today.
As she pushed Feng Xi Wu into the room, Li Yang, who escorted Lu Zhen Ting back, instinctively clasped his hands, "Your Highness, Princess..."
As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Lu Qing Wan's face, and he was stunned.
Feng Xi Wu's face immediately darkened, "What is Marquis Lu's condition?"
Li Jin pinched his companion and answered for him, "The Marquis is in good spirits and has been waiting to see Your Highness.
Also, the Marquis instructed his subordinates not to inform the Princess about his injury for the time being. After he recovers, he will personally visit the Princess."
After Li Jin finished speaking, they all looked at Lu Qing Wan subconsciously.
The latter found it amusing, "Why are you all looking at me like that? I'm already here. Can Father still send me back?"
Feng Xi Wu smiled, "It's just that Marquis Lu's instructions were too late. When we entered the manor, the Princess happened to run into him. Let's go and see my Father-in-law."
They had been separated for less than half an hour, but they had to pretend to be reunited after a long separation, which was quite a test of acting skills.
In her memory, the original owner was not close to Lu Zhen Ting.
Just like the title of Father, although it showed great respect, it always lacked the intimacy between a father and daughter.
Ultimately, Lu Zhen Ting spent too little time with the original owner. And there was no one to mediate the relationship between her and Lu Zhen Ting, so a perfectly good father and daughter grew more and more distant, treated worse than subordinates.
It was different for Lu Si Wan. Madam Lan repeatedly instructed Lu Si Wan to please Lu Zhen Ting, and Lu Si Wan was also clever, calling him "Daddy" sweetly.
Lu Qing Wan didn't even know what Lu Zhen Ting would do to her if he knew that Lu Si Wan had been reduced to a concubine by her.
She herself didn't care much, but this body would get excited whenever she saw Lu Zhen Ting.
As a result, when she stood in front of Lu Zhen Ting, her voice was trembling, "A'Wan greets Father. The Prince said Father was injured, so Qing Wan came to see Father."
This timid tone and distant demeanor were no different from the original owner.
Lu Qing Wan gave herself full marks for this acting performance in her heart.
"A'Wan!"
Lu Zhen Ting lay on the couch, lost in thought.
Hearing Lu Qing Wan's voice, he wanted to sit up excitedly, but Li Jin, who was guarding the couch, quickly held him down, "My Lord, your wound has not yet healed. Doctor Lin instructed you to rest in bed and not move around."
That one movement had already pulled at his wound. Lu Zhen Ting's mouth twitched in pain, and he followed Li Jin's words and lay back on the couch.
"A'Wan, Daddy is fine. A'Wan, don't be afraid!"
He didn't blame anyone for bringing Lu Qing Wan, but looked at her with concern, "Why didn't you sleep longer? You could have come to see Daddy later."
Lu Qing Wan shook her head, "The manor is leisurely, and A'Wan sleeps early, so I'm not sleepy.
Father has always been brave. The war is over, so how did he get hit by a sneak arrow?"
Her question was eager and direct, like any daughter concerned about her father's safety, without any reservations.