r18novel Chapter 1725 Some Speculations
Chapter 1725 Some Speculations
What is the relationship between Duan Fan and Yao's mother?
"If we're talking about connections, I remember Duan Fan is also from Nanzhao?"
Lu Zhaoling suddenly felt that perhaps there was a serious problem in Nanzhao, otherwise why would so many things and people be related to Nanzhao to some extent?
Dr. Fu was still somewhat bewildered, but he was actually a little annoyed with the Yao family.
"I've never heard of any relationship between them, and this top scholar has never been to the Fu family."
Doctor Fu recalled a small incident: "Some time ago, someone hosted a small banquet and invited Fu Shun. When Fu Shun came back, he mentioned to me that Scholar Duan was also invited and was at the same table with him. Scholar Duan toasted him, but his toast was a bit strange."
"What did you say?" Lu Zhaoling asked.
"It seems that his family is doing well, that they have someone on their side who cares about him, and that this is why he had good luck in the exam and was able to become the top scholar."
Dr. Fu frowned. "At the time, Fu Shun found it strange. He thought, 'Our family doesn't know him, so why is someone concerned about him?'"
"Fu Shun wanted to ask for clarification, but Duan Fan was immediately called away. Someone next to Fu Shun also said that perhaps the Duan family was referring to my medical skills and reputation, saying that they were concerned about me and wanted to come to the capital to see me for treatment."
That makes sense.
"So Fu Shun believed this theory at the time, and mentioned it to me when he came back."
Dr. Fu is finding something very wrong with himself.
"It seems that when Duan Fan said that, he wasn't referring to me at all."
Zhou Shiyue said, "Then let's go take a look."
He took a step toward the front hall, and Lu Zhaoling wanted to follow. As soon as Zhou Shiyue sensed that she wanted to follow, he immediately turned around and glanced at her.
"Don't go."
"Why?" Lu Zhaoling asked, puzzled.
"On the second day of the wedding, no men outside the family are to be seen." Zhou Shiyue leaned closer and whispered in her ear.
What kind of rule is this?
"The Princess Consort should not go," the Imperial Physician added from the side. "We should listen to the Prince."
The Grand Physician didn't know if Zhou Shiyue had explained things clearly to Lu Zhaoling, but this was an unwritten rule in the capital of their Great Zhou Dynasty.
In essence, it means that if a bride is still feeling unwell the day after her wedding night, experienced men can usually tell at a glance, so they don't want other men to see her in this state.
Dr. Fu was too familiar with them, and being an elderly man and a doctor, he didn't make a fuss about it.
Although Lu Zhaoling was unaware of this custom, seeing that they all said so, she nodded and said, "Alright, then I'll go and see that Jin Xi, okay?"
“Go ahead, Master and Uncle-Master might be there,” Yin Yunting said.
“Junior Brother, take a look at that Duan Fan,” Lu Zhaoling said.
"know."
Lu Zhaoling then went to see Jin Xi.
Zhou Shiyue and Yin Yunting went to the front hall together and met Yao Yutong's mother, Madam Yang.
As expected, the top scholar Duan Fan accompanied her, but Zhou Shiyue only glanced at them when she entered. Noticing Yang's immediate reaction, she knew that Duan Fan was the one in control between the two.
The moment he entered, Madam Yang immediately stood up and looked at Duan Fan, as if she were watching his every move.
He walked in without making a sound, went straight to the head seat, turned around, lifted his robe and sat down, flicking the hem of his robe, exuding an aura of authority.
Yin Yunting also sat down next to him.
Yang stood there, clearly nervous and restrained.
She was afraid of the Prince of Jin; she had only heard of his reputation before, but had never met him.
This time, it was only because the Ministry of Rites helped with many of the preparations for the wedding that her husband was able to have this opportunity to come to the Prince of Jin's residence for the wedding banquet.
But she never expected that her daughter would have an accident at the wedding banquet.
Yao Yutong couldn't go home last night. They received a message from the Prince of Jin's mansion saying that they would come to the mansion to pick her up again today. She couldn't sleep all night.
There were all sorts of speculations among the family members, with some even suggesting that Yao Yutong had caught the eye of Prince Jin, who wanted to take her into his household as well.
So although Yang was nervous, she wasn't too afraid, because she still had a sliver of hope and felt that the possibility existed.
Because Duan Fan once said that Yu Tong is very beautiful.
Lady Yang felt that even if Yu Tong wasn't chosen by the Prince of Jin, she might have been chosen by the Crown Prince.
They inquired and found out that at yesterday's wedding banquet, the crown prince had been away from his seat for quite some time because someone had wet his clothes.
So the crown prince may have gone to change his clothes, and such things are easy to cause trouble.
But of course, Madam Yang didn't want her daughter to have such an incident. She had always taught her daughter to be a proper young lady.
But the deed is done. If the other party is indeed the Prince of Jin or the Crown Prince, then it would be the best outcome for Yu Tong, and Lady Yang would be able to accept it.
Even after such an incident, she knew that she had to withstand the wrath of the Prince of Jin before she could resolve the matter.
So she was still very nervous and scared.
Duan Fan gave her a reassuring look, and Yang felt that he seemed confident, as if he knew that Yu Tong would have a good outcome.
Yang's mind settled down.
"Madam Yang greets Your Highness." Madam Yang then knelt down respectfully before Prince Jin.
Duan Fan, being the top scholar appointed by the emperor, merely bowed to him as a subject.
"Your Highness, I, Duan Fan, have come to pay my respects."
The Prince of Jin looked very calm, making it impossible for Duan Fan to discern any emotion from him.
I heard that Prince Jin is a spoiled playboy, and he should be able to show his joy on his face. Why does he look so calm now?
Does that mean men mature quickly once they get married?
Duan Fan felt his thoughts were wandering. When he came to his senses, he realized that they had all bowed, but Prince Jin was still ignoring them. He was just sitting there, and when a maid brought him tea, he slowly picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Your Highness, I'm here with Aunt Yang to pick up Sister Yao from the Yao family," Duan Fan said again.
"Your Highness, what has my daughter done wrong?" Madam Yang was frightened by Zhou Shiyue's attitude, and her voice trembled as she spoke. "If she has offended a noble person, we are willing to apologize sincerely. Please, Your Highness, be merciful and release my daughter."
Now it seems that Yu Tong doesn't appear to have been taken in by the Prince of Jin.
Otherwise, Prince Jin wouldn't have reacted this way. If Prince Jin really wanted to take Yu Tong as a concubine, she would be considered half one of his own, and the prince might just be being polite to her.
Could it really be the Crown Prince?
Zhou Shiyue finally spoke slowly at this moment.
Do you know what your daughter has done?
"Please enlighten me, Your Highness," Lady Yang said quickly.