Shangguan Qian scrambled into the carriage, loudly declaring she would return home to complain to the old madam.
Sun Qingmei had no choice but to say to Shen Wei, "Lady Shen, I must return to the marquis' estate first. The weather is stifling today—it may rain tonight, so please avoid going out after dark."
Shen Wei, noticing Sun Qingmei was drenched, gently reminded her, "Madame Sun, don't forget to drink a bowl of ginger soup to warm yourself once you return."
The marquis' carriage sped away.
Shen Wei returned to the lakeside villa. Zhao Yang had arranged everything meticulously, ensuring the maids had thoroughly cleaned the guest quarters for Shen Wei to stay a few days.
As for Mo the Divine Physician, Zhao Yang had warmly invited him to reside in the outer courtyard so he could treat the Crown Prince. Mo initially refused, but when Zhao Yang produced a jar of aged liquor, the wine-loving physician immediately agreed and settled happily into the outer quarters.
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