Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 864 Support
The War King slowed his pace and took another look at the crowd ahead.

Indeed, only Madam Tang and Miss Tang were present; Tang Wan was nowhere to be seen.

His heart sank slightly.

As the banquet was about to end and the women were returning home, Tang Wan was not with her mother and sister, which was unusual.

Unless there's something that requires her to stay?

Madam Feng was personally seeing off several old friends, and there was no sign of anything amiss.

However, Miss Liu, who was accompanying Tang Wan and her sister, was not nearby.

The Prince of War and the Duke of Anguo's mansion did not have much contact. If it weren't for his aunt asking the Duchess of Anguo to act as matchmaker, he wouldn't have made this special trip.

At this point, it was indeed inappropriate for him to ask the master about Tang Wan's whereabouts, since there were many people and many rules in the capital, and it was easy for others to gossip.

He wasn't afraid, but he wasn't very nice to Tang Wan.

Without changing his expression or stopping, the War King followed Young Master Liu toward the Duke of Anguo's heir and Madam Feng, who were seeing off the last few guests, and bowed to take his leave.

"I apologize for disturbing you today, Uncle and Madam," the War King said in a calm tone.

The heir of the Duke of Anguo smiled and returned the greeting: "Your Highness is too kind. It is an honor for our household to have you here."

Madam Feng also said gently, "We were rushed today, and I apologize for not being able to entertain you properly."

During the exchange of pleasantries, the War King glanced at Madam Tang again out of the corner of his eye.

They seemed to have finished saying goodbye and were walking towards where the carriages were parked at the second gate; it was still just the mother and daughter.

He suppressed the growing doubts in his heart, appeared very calm, exchanged a few more polite words with the host, and then turned and walked slowly toward the second gate.

His carriage stopped a little ahead.

Just as Madam Tang and Tang Jing were about to board their carriage, the War King happened to walk over. As if he had just noticed them, he paused slightly and turned his head to look at them.

Madam Tang was about to board the carriage when she noticed the gaze. She looked up and saw that it was the Prince of War. She quickly stopped what she was doing and bowed with Tang Jing, saying, "Your Highness."

The War King nodded slightly and said calmly, "Madam Tang, Miss Tang."

Then, the War King's gaze naturally swept over their side, as if casually asking, "Both young ladies of the manor came together today, why is it only the eldest young lady who is here?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Wang didn't think much of it. After all, Prince Zhan and Tang Wan were quite familiar with each other, so it was only natural for him to ask about her absence. She explained, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My second daughter was left behind by Miss Liu Si. She has some things she would like my daughter to help with. The two children hit it off immediately. Since Miss Liu Si wants to ask her for help, it's not appropriate to refuse. We won't wait for her any longer. The Duke's Mansion will send her back later."

Wang didn't say directly what it was, and she really didn't know what it was, but what could make her daughter stay was nothing more than those kinds of things. Although the War King knew her daughter's abilities, she didn't want to publicize them everywhere, especially now that she was back in the capital and no longer in the northern desert, she had to be even more careful.

Actually, Wan'er had previously instructed her personal maid, Zhu Xi, to find an opportunity to come to her side, report the situation, and make it clear that she didn't need to wait for her.

Later, as the banquet was drawing to a close, Madam Feng took a moment to invite Tang Wan aside and specifically asked her to stay a little longer, inquiring whether she wanted to stay and wait for someone.

Wang knew something was amiss and couldn't refuse, but she also felt there was no need to stay and wait for someone, as it would make her seem distrustful of the Duke of Anguo's mansion.

So the Duchess of Anguo assured her, "After I've finished helping, I'll definitely send someone to carefully escort Miss Tang back to her residence. Not a single hair will be missing. I'm just afraid it will take some time, so please don't worry, Madam."

What could Wang say? Nothing she said would be appropriate. Besides, the Duke of Anguo's mansion must have something they needed her daughter's help with, so there shouldn't be any danger.

After some polite exchanges, they agreed to the suggestion of the Duchess of Anguo to send the person back.

Upon hearing Wang's words, the War King understood. There must be something in the Duke of Anguo's mansion that Wan'er could use.

Since that's the case, he's relieved, but Wan'er will probably have to work hard again.

So the War King said no more, nodded slightly, and said, "I see. Then I will take my leave."

Wang and Tang Jing bowed again and said, "Your Highness, please take care."

The War King did not linger and turned to walk towards his carriage.

Sitting in the carriage, the War King was somewhat worried about Tang Wan. Although he knew her abilities, he didn't know if, as he suspected, the Duke of Anguo's mansion needed her help. If so, he was afraid she would have a hard time; otherwise, he didn't know what they wanted to do with her.

After repeatedly considering and eliminating possibilities, she finally concluded that the Duke of Anguo's mansion needed her help.

The Duke of Anguo's mansion was unlike any other residence; it was inconvenient for him to send someone in to secretly investigate.

The War King had no choice but to suppress his thoughts and wait patiently, planning to contact them again that evening using the bell.

Not to mention the War King waiting anxiously in his study.

On Tang Wan's side, when night fell and all was quiet.

In the courtyard of the second branch of the Duke of Anguo's mansion, Chen Shi was still fast asleep in the inner room of the main house. She had not woken up since she fell asleep in the afternoon.

Even in dim light, the bluish-black aura between his brows was faintly visible.

Miss Liu held her mother's cold hand tightly, knelt on the footstool, and stared unblinkingly at the bed.

Madam Feng was also there. Fearing that her granddaughter wouldn't be able to handle things alone, she came directly to the second branch's courtyard after the flower-viewing banquet.

Tang Wan stood on the open ground not far from the bed, with a low table that had been temporarily moved there in front of her.

On the low table were the items sent by Madam Feng's trusted confidant to break the curse: a white jade bowl filled with clear spring water, three smooth peach wood nails that exuded a warm, woody aroma, a small dish of finely ground cinnabar, several pieces of cut gold and silver foil, and a small silver cup containing three drops of bright, vibrant rooster blood, obtained at noon and sealed in a special jade bottle until now.

In addition, two pots of longevity grass and a withered flowerpot, which had been sealed by Tang Wan and moved from the west wing, were also placed in the corner of the room.

The outer edge is a circle drawn with cinnabar.

Tang Wan had washed her hands, burned incense, closed her eyes, concentrated, and adjusted her breathing, preparing to begin breaking the curse.

Ideally, the curse should be lifted at dawn, but Tang Wan didn't want to wait that long. Fortunately, the curse wasn't too particular about the time of day.

Tang Wan whispered to Miss Liu and Madam Feng, "I'm about to begin. No matter what you see or hear during the process, do not exclaim or approach. Keep your composure. Fourth Sister, hold Madam's hand and gently call her name to offer her support."

Madam Feng nodded slightly, without saying much more.

As long as she's here, her family feels at ease, and they don't need her to say anything.

Miss Liu nodded vigorously, her voice choked with emotion, and said, "Sister Tang, I understand. I'm entrusting my mother to you."

Tang Wan nodded encouragingly.

Then Miss Liu grasped her mother's hand, choking back tears, and said, "Mother, I'm here. You must hold on."

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