frightfiction Chapter 308 Thank you, I’m sorry
Chapter 308 Thank you, I’m sorry
"Really...really?" Zhou Lingfu widened her eyes, her breathing quickened, and her eyes were full of disbelief.
"Of course it's true." Shen Qionghua said.
After receiving the assurance, Zhou Lingfu nodded somewhat hastily, and finally smiled foolishly, "That's good, that's good, as long as I'm still alive."
Her eyes fell on Shen Qionghua, and she said awkwardly, "Shen Qionghua, thank you very much."
If it weren't for Shen Qionghua's help, she probably would never have been able to escape from Prince An's Mansion in her lifetime, and would have ended up becoming a pawn used by Zhou Lingyi to frame Lin Xiyan.
My mother ended up being left dead in the wilderness and became a wandering ghost.
"You don't need to thank me. This is what you deserve. If you answered incorrectly just now and didn't do what I asked you to do, I would not let you go even if you escaped from Prince An's Mansion." Shen Qionghua said lightly.
"Since you have done what I asked you to do, I will naturally keep my promise."
"Your mother is in the yard not far away. Shaoyao will wait for her to see you later."
As if to confirm Shen Qionghua's words, as soon as she finished speaking, Shaoyao's voice rang out from outside, "Miss, Mrs. Wu is here."
"Let her in." Shen Qionghua said.
The door was pushed open and Wu walked in timidly. When she saw Shen Qionghua, she was about to say something when she saw Zhou Lingfu lying on the bed with a pale face.
Her eyes widened and she called out in surprise, "Fu'er!"
"Mom!" Zhou Lingfu called out weakly.
At this moment, Wu no longer remembered Shen Qionghua. She ran straight to the bed, hugged Zhou Lingfu in her arms, and tears fell instantly.
"Fuer, my dear Fuer, I thought you were killed by them. I thought I would never see you again in this life, wuwuwu~"
"Mom, I also thought you were killed by them!"
The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried for a long time before separating.
Wu looked at Zhou Lingfu with tears in her eyes, holding her hands tightly, fearing that everything in front of her was an illusion, and if she let go, Zhou Lingfu would disappear.
Zhou Lingfu had been tortured for so long in Prince An's Mansion, and later she took a drug to fake her death and committed suicide. Even though she was no longer in danger of death, her body was already extremely weak.
He had just spoken to Shen Qionghua for such a long time with great force, and now seeing Wu again, he was so excited that the wound on his chest began to hurt sharply.
At one point, the pain was so severe that she broke out in cold sweats and was unable to speak.
Her appearance frightened Mrs. Wu, and only then did Mrs. Wu realize something from her joy at having her daughter back.
She said in a panic, "Fu... Fu'er, what's wrong with you? You... what's wrong with you? Don't scare me!"
"Hurry... someone come quickly! Someone come quickly!"
After shouting twice, she realized that this was not the Yongning Marquis' Mansion, and she was no longer the second wife of the Yongning Marquis' Mansion.
The Yongning Marquis's Mansion had completely abandoned them and their son, and even murdered them.
Then...why is Fu'er here?
What is Shen Qionghua going to do to Fu'er?
Wu suddenly turned to look at Shen Qionghua, stretched out her hands to protect Zhou Lingfu behind her, and looked at Shen Qionghua warily, "Shen Qionghua, what are you going to do to Fu'er?"
"If you have anything, just come to me. Don't make things difficult for Fu'er."
"All that happened before was due to my poor parenting. I am the one who should be punished. If you want to do something or want to vent your anger, come to me."
"I only beg you, please let Sister Fu go. My Sister Fu...she has such a miserable life—wuwuwu~"
As Wu spoke, she began to cry.
The crying was sincere and not a show for Shen Qionghua.
She was very proud of herself for marrying into the Earl's family when she was young, but she didn't expect that she would be abandoned by the Earl's family in the end.
It's okay for her. She has lived a good life for so many years. Now she is old and ugly, but her life is worth it.
But her sister Fu... was born in a wealthy family and has always been suppressed by Zhou Lingyi. After she finally got married, she was entrusted to the wrong person and could only be a concubine.
She is at the age of a bud, the perfect time for her to blossom, but she has been tortured to this point. How can her mother not feel heartbroken?
Zhou Lingfu had also recovered a lot from the severe pain at this moment. Seeing Wu's humble attitude, her heart was broken.
She hated herself even more for being so obsessed with wanting to enter Prince An's Mansion, which led to both mother and daughter ending up in this situation.
Shen Qionghua said nothing to Wu's words of defense and pleading. She simply looked at Zhou Lingfu calmly and said, "Your mother's injury is less serious than yours. She's almost healed."
"As for your injuries, I've already arranged for someone to treat you. The doctor said that everything else is fine, but the wound to your heart is quite deep. Even if you recover, you'll still have heart pain on rainy days."
"You and your mother will stay in this courtyard. I will assign someone to guard it. You cannot take a single step out of this courtyard until everything is settled. Otherwise... don't blame me for turning against you!"
This matter concerns the survival of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and she must not allow any news to leak out.
Zhou Lingfu nodded obediently, knowing that this was the best possible outcome. She said, "I understand. Without your consent, my mother and I will never leave this courtyard."
Seeing that she was so sensible, Shen Qionghua nodded with satisfaction, and then was about to leave, leaving the mother and daughter alone.
Just as Shen Qionghua was about to step out of the door, Zhou Lingfu's voice came from behind, "Shen Qionghua!"
Shen Qionghua stopped and tilted her head slightly.
Zhou Lingfu's lips moved tremblingly, and she said sincerely: "Thank you, and... I'm sorry..."
Shen Qionghua turned his head and continued walking out without saying anything.
The door slammed shut, leaving Zhou Lingfu feeling confused and Wu Shi bewildered.
Wu asked doubtfully, "Fu'er, what are you doing..."
Shen Qionghua wanted to put them under house arrest, but Fu'er still said thank you to Shen Qionghua?
Zhou Lingfu held Wu's hand, her heart filled with joy at having survived a catastrophe. She whispered, "Mother, Shen Qionghua saved us and is indebted to us. Please listen to me as I slowly explain the whole story..."
The night was hazy, and the dim candlelight stretched the human shadows very long.
The translucent white window paper reflected the figures of the mother and daughter cuddling together. That night, their conversation lasted for a long, long time...
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It was almost Yin time when they returned to the Shen Mansion. After Shaoyao helped Shen Qionghua change her clothes and get on the bed, she took out the bedding and went to the small couch beside her.
After a while, he fell into a deep sleep.
I don’t know how much time passed.
In a trance, Shaoyao felt as if there was some movement in the house.
When I opened my eyes hazily, I saw Shen Qionghua sitting by the window in only her inner clothes, her chin supported by one hand, staring blankly at the moon outside.
The bright moonlight poured down, landing on Shen Qionghua's beautiful cheeks and her loose black hair, revealing a beauty that was free from all worldly desires.
Shaoyao stared at Shen Qionghua's back for a while, then stood up gently, picked up the cloak on the hanger beside her, approached Shen Qionghua quietly and put the cloak on her.
"Winter is coming soon, and the nights are cold. Miss should be careful not to catch a cold."
Shen Qionghua was startled for a moment, then relaxed immediately. Holding her cloak, she turned around and smiled, "Did I wake you up by moving so much?"
Shaoyao shook her head gently. "This servant has been unable to sleep well, so it's a good opportunity to talk to the young lady."
"Miss, you can't sleep, but what's bothering you? Why don't you tell me? Shaoyao can help you with some advice."