Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 118 Feng Zong Becomes Suspicious

This time the snow fell for two whole days. Mu Qingli did not dare to let Feng Zong know that she was sick. Wan Yue was sent back to her room when her body had almost recovered that night.

Before leaving, she apologized again.

"Princess, I know it's useless to say more now. The three words 'I'm sorry' are indeed shallow and powerless, but this is the only way I can apologize to you now. Princess, I know I don't have the face to stay by your side now. I hope you take care of yourself."

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Anran's home is far away in Sifang City. Her parents have passed away. When she got married, she married from the Princess's Mansion. The three-day deadline for returning to her parents' home has arrived. After discussing with Feng Zong, she decided to come to the Princess's Mansion.

Moreover, on the day of the wedding, they both noticed that Mu Qingli seemed to be in a bad mood and they were worried. So early in the morning of the third day, the two of them came to the Princess's Mansion early.

When Mu Qingli got the news, she hurriedly asked Xiaotao to clean up for her.

However, even with makeup on her face, she still looked visibly tired.

When An Ran and Feng Zong met the people, their eyes were full of worry.

"Ali, I heard from the servants in the mansion that you were sick. Why didn't you tell me and your brother? I noticed that you looked unwell at the wedding that day. I am a doctor after all. You can tell me anytime you feel unwell."

An Ran took her hand with a worried look on her face and casually checked her pulse, but her expression was serious.

Mu Qingli smiled at the two of them and said, "It's okay, I just caught a cold. I've already taken medicine. It's nothing serious. You're newlyweds, you're in love with each other, how could I disturb you?"

Feng Zong also noticed her forced smile, and after looking at An Ran, his eyes were filled with even more worry.

He glanced at Wanyue, who used to be inseparable from her, and found she was not there. He had noticed it on the day of the wedding, but he was busy dealing with the guests that day and had no time to talk to her.

In his impression, Mu Qingli and Wanyue seemed to have always been inseparable, but he couldn't help but feel confused after not seeing Wanyue twice in a row.

"Ali, there's nothing we can't talk about. If you have anything to say, you can tell us. We're family, and you don't have to be so reserved with us. I'm worried about your health. The winter in Shangjing is too cold. How about I ask His Majesty for permission to have you accompany An Ran and me to Sifang City for a while? I'll send you back when the weather warms up."

Ever since learning the truth of the matter, Mu Qingli has felt filled with guilt towards Feng Zong.

If it weren't for me, Feng Zong wouldn't have been involved in the fight for the throne. It was ridiculous that I had spent so much effort over the years to pull Feng Zong to my side, Jiang Ci, but in the end, I was just a chess piece that he used and deceived.

She felt bitter and guilty, and now, after hearing Feng Zong and An Ran's concerned words, her eyes became sore and misty.

In order to avoid being discovered by them, I can only try not to look them in the eye.

"It's okay, brother. I can't help you much by going to Sifang City, and I'll have to distract you. It's good to go to the capital. I just caught a cold at night. I will be fine after a few days of rest. By the way, when are you planning to leave? Remember to tell me when you leave, and I will see you off."

After spending several years together, Feng Zong and An Ran also knew her personality.

Besides, the news that the emperor intended to grant her a marriage with Su Minsheng had already spread at the wedding that day. If the marriage was really granted, going to Sifang City would naturally be unrealistic.

Feng Zong pinched his brows, which remained furrowed for a long time. He knew that she must have something on her mind, but she didn't say it. He was a man, and although they were brother and sister, there were always some things that were not convenient to say.

"In ten days, An Ran and I will have to return to Sifang City. I don't know when we will meet again."

"So fast?"

Feng Zong nodded.

"We've been delayed for too long this time. We'll be leaving in ten days. Right now, I don't have too many concerns in the capital, but I can't let go of you and Aunt Lin."

Mu Qingli finally couldn't hold back the tears in her eyes. When she thought about the impending separation, although she and Feng Zong had no blood relationship, she always regarded them as the closest people in the world.

"It's okay, brother. You and sister-in-law can go without worry. I'm at home. I will take good care of Aunt Lin and myself. You don't have to worry."

An Ran sat aside. She had just taken Mu Qingli's pulse. It was clear that not long ago, Mu Qingli's pulse was still strong and powerful, but in just a few days, it showed signs of weakness. However, Mu Qingli obviously didn't want to make them worry, so now they had no choice but to go back and think of other solutions with Feng Zong.

The three of them talked about some things about returning to Sifang City. Feng Zong used the excuse of giving them some time to talk about private matters between women, while he himself strolled around the mansion.

Although he was just strolling around, he was actually checking on the people in the mansion.

It was obvious that there were fewer people in the mansion. He didn't say anything and went straight to find Bai Yu.

However, he never expected that after not seeing him for a few days, Bai Yu looked much thinner, and his complexion was not much better than Mu Qingli's. Especially at this time, he could clearly smell the smell of medicine on Bai Yu, which made him feel suspicious.

They had become quite familiar with each other during their years in Sifang City. When Bai Yu saw him coming, he thought to himself that something was wrong, but he still reluctantly greeted him.

"General, why are you here? I recently sprained my waist and just applied some medicine. I didn't go to see you just now. I hope you can forgive me."

He could only make up this excuse at the moment, otherwise the smell of medicine in the room was really unacceptable.

Hearing his words, Feng Zong didn't think much about it. After telling him to rest more, he asked about Wan Yue again.

"By the way, I haven't seen Miss Wanyue much these past few days. She has always had the best relationship with Ali. Why do I see that Ali has a different person serving her these past few days?"

"The general said Wanyue has caught a cold these days. She is afraid of passing the disease to the princess, so she has been resting in her room. Therefore, Xiaotao has been serving the princess these days."

Feng Zong nodded meaningfully, finally realizing that something was wrong, but he didn't point it out.

"It seems that there are fewer guards in the mansion. Is there something wrong?"

Bai Yu's heart skipped a beat and his brain started spinning rapidly.

"General, your observations are truly thorough. Indeed, some of the guards were taken away by the Sixth Prince. He said the guards in the palace were too lax, so he had them taken back for proper training. The general also knew that the Sixth Prince cared about the princess, and he told me about it early in the morning, so I allowed some of them to be taken away."

Feng Zong nodded and said, "That's fine. I'll go to the Sixth Prince's Mansion someday. Maybe I can give him some pointers."

"That would be great. With the general's guidance, they will surely make rapid progress."

After Feng Zong left, Bai Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and felt an even more burning pain on his back. But he could only smile bitterly.

His master finally held back, otherwise he would not be standing here now.