Chapter 751 - 528: He Lan Yun Was Also Worried Sick

Chapter 751: Chapter 528: He Lan Yun Was Also Worried Sick

Song Yunzhao didn’t know, and Feng Yunjin had no idea why those two had ended up together either.

"Was it Mrs. Feng who sent you the news?" Song Yunzhao asked, looking at Feng Yunjin.

Feng Yunjin nodded. "Isn’t Ling Yunhe handling some business for the Baozhuang Building? Now that he’s run into trouble, she rushed to get a message to me."

’She was probably worried I wouldn’t hear the news and make a mistake. How thoughtful of Mrs. Feng.’

"How did Mrs. Feng find out about this?" Song Yunzhao asked, curious.

Feng Yunjin sighed. "What a coincidence, isn’t it? I have a cousin who shuns a steady career and loves to travel all over. He took on a small piece of the Baozhuang Building’s business from the Ling Family. One time, they had too much to drink, and my cousin’s family background came out. The Ling Family has looked after him quite well ever since."

Song Yunzhao smiled. ’Feng Yunjin’s cousin probably didn’t let that slip just because he was drunk,’ she thought. ’He likely did it on purpose.’

’Men like him care about their pride. They have the family background but don’t want to be seen as throwing their weight around.’

Song Yunzhao’s smile made Feng Yunjin a little embarrassed. "You must be amused, Your Highness."

"What’s there to be embarrassed about? He’s doing business openly and honestly, and he didn’t just throw around who his father or uncle is. The fact that he’s willing to work hard and handle things himself is already very commendable."

Song Yunzhao looked at Feng Yunjin again and said, "You see, if it weren’t for our connection, how could we have been the first to learn such important news?"

Feng Yunjin smiled. "That is true."

"I’ll have a word with Xie Jinshu later. The Xie family’s business is extensive. If your cousin is truly interested in this line of work, he could learn a lot from following Xie Jinshu."

"Then on my cousin’s behalf, I thank Your Highness for this kindness." ℯ𝓵.

The two of them looked at each other and smiled.

Song Yunzhao then said, "As long as everyone is okay, that’s what matters. As for why Chu Donghui and Ling Yunhe were together, we’ll wait and see." She paused. "Chu Donghui’s life isn’t in danger, is it?"

"The message only said he hadn’t woken up yet, so he should be out of danger."

If his life were in danger, the message would have been different.

Song Yunzhao nodded. Bandits who dared to rob a court official... this was no ordinary group of outlaws.

’My only fear is that they weren’t actual bandits.’

Song Yunzhao truly couldn’t figure it out. Since it involved Chu Donghui, he must have been heading south on official orders. But why was Ling Yunhe also going south?

Seeing the Imperial Concubine’s brow tightly furrowed, Feng Yunjin said, "Should I go and make some inquiries?"

Song Yunzhao shook her head. "No need. The news hasn’t spread yet, so this matter is likely a secret. If you go inquiring rashly, it won’t do Mr. Feng any good. Let’s wait and see for now. At least his life isn’t in danger."

’In that case, we can afford to be patient.’

Feng Yunjin nodded. "Your Highness, if you have no other orders, I will head back. Business at the Treasure Pearl Building and Baozhuang Building has been very good lately, so there’s a lot to do. Consort Zhuang can’t handle it all, so I’ve gotten busy too."

"Go on, then. Thank you all for your hard work. You won’t feel so tired when we’re counting our silver later."

Feng Yunjin laughed. "I’ll be waiting for that day!"

After Feng Yunjin left, Yun Zhao mulled it over. She felt the matter wasn’t simple, but she had no real leads. If there was any clue at all, it was that Chu Donghui was on his way to Huizhou.

’Huizhou is Ding Xian’s territory. Could this have something to do with him?’

’I don’t think that’s likely. Ding Xian has been in Huizhou for years, always keeping a low profile and doing things by the book. It was only last year that the Zhao Family found something to hold over him...’

’Huh?’

’The Zhao Family?’

’But surely the Zhao Family wouldn’t dare to make a deadly move against a court official, would they?’

Song Yunzhao felt she still needed to meet with He Lan Yun.

’Why isn’t Zhang Maoquan back yet?’

Just as she was thinking this, Zhang Maoquan returned. He had clearly hurried, as faint beads of sweat dotted his forehead. Upon seeing Yun Zhao, he immediately came forward to bow. "Your Highness, the Duchess of Qin says she will enter the palace tomorrow to pay her respects to you."

Song Yunzhao told him to rise and asked, "Is the Duchess of Qin well?"

"The Duchess of Qin is with child. She hasn’t come to the palace to pay her respects because she has been feeling unwell. Knowing Your Highness has an urgent matter, the Duchess said she will come tomorrow to put your mind at ease," Zhang Maoquan said.

Song Yunzhao hadn’t expected such happy news and said with a smile, "This is indeed good news. Since she is with child, it wouldn’t be right to have her travel all the way to the palace."

"The Duchess of Qin said to please not worry, Your Highness."

Song Yunzhao wanted to leave the palace to see her, but she couldn’t.

She had something she needed He Lan Yun’s help with, so she really did need her to make the trip. She looked at Zhang Maoquan and said, "Tomorrow, you will take an Imperial Physician and personally escort the Duchess of Qin into the palace. There must not be the slightest mishap along the way."

"Yes, Your Highness may rest assured," Zhang Maoquan immediately replied.

The next day, Zhang Maoquan did as he was told, taking an Imperial Physician to the Duke Qin Mansion and personally escorting He Lan Yun into the palace.

He Lan Yun was very happy to see Yun Zhao. Just as she was about to step forward and bow, Yun Zhao rushed over and stopped her. "You are with child, so we can dispense with these formalities. Quick, sit down. Was the journey here alright?"

"I’m not that delicate," He Lan Yun said with a smile. Because of her pregnancy, her whole face beamed with joy. "It’s just that the morning sickness has been a bit worse this time, but it’s gotten much better in the last couple of days. If I were still throwing up at the drop of a hat, I wouldn’t have dared to come to the palace."

"That’s good. The first few months are always the hardest," Yun Zhao said with a laugh. "Duke Qin must be thrilled."

The Duke Qin Mansion had few heirs, so another child was a joyous occasion.

He Lan Yun smiled and nodded, not looking the least bit shy.

He Lan Yun asked Yun Zhao with concern, "How are you, Your Highness? Is everything alright in the palace? I heard about what happened with Lady Zhao. It really made me hold my breath for you."

"It’s fine. She can’t stir up any big waves." The help Song Yunzhao needed from He Lan Yun was related to the Zhao Family, so she briefly explained the matter.

He Lan Yun’s face changed with anger. "They are just relentless! I’ve always said no one in the Zhao Family is any good. Wasn’t it the Zhao Family who threatened my sister-in-law last year, nearly implicating the Song Family and you, Your Highness?"

He Lan Yun was still a little angry just thinking about it.

"You can’t get angry right now. Besides, that’s all in the past," Song Yunzhao said hurriedly.

He Lan Yun looked at Yun Zhao. "What did you ask me to come to the palace for? Just say it. If I can do it, I will. If I can’t, I’ll find a way for you."

Song Yunzhao was at a loss for words.

’I’m not a slave driver.’

"There is something I was hoping you could help me with."

"Tell me."

"Last year, Lady Ding was threatened by the Zhao Family and forced to come to Shangjing. Is Lady Ding familiar with the women of the Zhao Family?"

He Lan Yun looked at Yun Zhao. ’Inquiring about the women of the Zhao Family... this really is about Lady Zhao!’

"Whether she’s familiar or not, what’s so hard about asking a few questions? I’ll write to my sister-in-law as soon as I get back. Because of what happened last time, she has always felt she let you down, Your Highness. She will definitely do her best," He Lan Yun said.

"Lady Ding had no choice last year. Although I was angry, the matter was resolved. We can consider it water under the bridge."

"How could that be?" He Lan Yun said. "A favor owed must be repaid. You can’t just let it go because we’re on good terms. Otherwise, my sister-in-law will surely continue to feel she has wronged you, Your Highness."

’All debts must be repaid. Luckily, there’s an opportunity now. We have to seize it.’

He Lan Yun truly worried herself sick over her sister-in-law.