Do you know: I am Qi Heng

"I've come to check on Sixth Sister's condition. Yuanruo is getting quite anxious waiting!" Sheng Changbai said.

"With the imperial physician personally treating him, there shouldn't be any major problems!" Sheng Hong sighed.

At this moment, he was genuinely worried for Minglan.

After Minglan was adopted by Empress Cao as her goddaughter, although she didn't bring him any direct benefits, his colleagues were much more enthusiastic and polite to him than usual.

Sheng Hong knew very well that this politeness was because Minglan had been adopted as a goddaughter by Empress Cao.

No one knows whether the emperor will give Sheng Hong an important position because of this. It wouldn't hurt to be polite and curry favor with him.

Although Sheng Hong remained clear-headed, he did not become arrogant because of the politeness and flattery.

But he really enjoyed that feeling. If something happened to Minglan and the relationship with the royal family was severed, he wouldn't be able to enjoy this kind of treatment anymore.

"Squeak~"

Just then, the door opened, and a maid led the imperial physician out.

"Imperial Physician Yu, how is my daughter?" Sheng Hong hurriedly stepped forward to inquire.

"Doctor Sheng, there's no need to worry. Your daughter has just caught a cold. She should wake up this afternoon after taking the medicine I prescribed."

The imperial physician smiled and said, "She'll be fine after a little more rest; there's nothing to worry about."

"Many thanks to the imperial physician!"

Sheng Hong quickly clasped his hands in thanks and took out the silver notes he had prepared beforehand from his sleeve and handed them over.

Unable to refuse, Imperial Physician Yu could only accept the gift with a smile, telling Sheng Hong that if anything happened, he could go to the Imperial Hospital to ask for his help. Then, he left with Sheng Hong seeing him off.

Since it was inconvenient for Sheng Changbai to go inside, he went to the main hall to tell Qi Heng the good news.

Qi Heng breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news and said, "Zecheng, I'll head back now. If Sixth Miss wakes up, please let me know if there's any news!"

There's no point in him staying here; the two aren't married after all, and the Sheng family wouldn't allow him to visit.

"I know!" Sheng Changbai nodded.

"Ze Cheng!"

Qi Heng said earnestly, "No matter what, I need a result regarding this matter. Please tell Uncle Sheng."

Family scandals should not be aired in public. Given Sheng Hong's tendency to smooth things over, even if it really involves Mo Lan, he would likely try to suppress the matter.

Qi Heng said this to tell Sheng Hong that if he did that, he shouldn't blame him for turning against him.

"Don't worry, Grandmother loves Sixth Sister very much and won't let her suffer any injustice!" Sheng Changbai said.

Qi Heng nodded upon hearing this. Given Old Madam Sheng's temperament, it was indeed impossible for her to agree to Sheng Hong suppressing the matter.

.........

When Qi Heng returned home, the gatekeeper came to greet him.

"Young master, the lord has instructed you to go to the backyard after you return."

"I see!"

Qi Heng nodded and entered the mansion. He walked to the back courtyard flower hall and saw Qi Xuan and Princess Pingning.

"Your son greets Father and Mother!" Qi Heng bowed and said.

Qi Xuan waved his hand and asked, "How is the sixth young lady of the Sheng family?"

"After examining him, the imperial physician said there was nothing seriously wrong, but he needs some time to recuperate. However, he is still unconscious," Qi Heng said.

Princess Pingning and Qi Xuan both breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Your mother has had some tonics prepared, and she will send someone to deliver them later," Qi Xuan said.

Qi Heng was surprised to see Princess Pingning. To be honest, he wouldn't be surprised if Princess Pingning clapped and cheered after learning that Minglan had an accident.

Unexpectedly, Princess Pingning would prepare tonics and have them sent over.

"snort!"

Princess Pingning felt uncomfortable under Qi Heng's gaze and sneered, "You two are already engaged. If something were to happen to her, it would not only affect your examination next year, but also your reputation! I don't care whether she lives or dies, I'm just worried about how it will affect you!"

"Thank you, Mother!" Qi Heng bowed deeply.

Although Princess Pingning's words were unpleasant to hear, it was a good thing that she was able to realize this.

It will not be easy to get Princess Pingning to accept and acknowledge Minglan.

Princess Pingning was able to see Minglan from his perspective, so she wouldn't go too far once Minglan entered the family.

.........

Shouantang

Grandma Sheng sat on the edge of the bed, her face pale, wiping Minglan's face with a hot towel.

At this moment, Madam Fang came in and sent all the servants out of the room.

"Have you found anything?"

Grandma Sheng continued working with her hands, her voice hoarse.

"Reporting to the old lady, there was no one else in the garden at the time, and the Linxi Pavilion was under martial law. Madam Lin said that the fourth young lady was also frightened and forbade the servants of the Linxi Pavilion from leaving. We really couldn't find any useful information."

Madam Fang said, "However, Xue Niang, who serves Lin Xiao Niang, keeps coming over to inquire about the Sixth Miss's situation!"

"snort!"

Old Mrs. Sheng said coldly, "She's hiding something!"

"There is currently no evidence to prove that it is related to the Fourth Sister. We still need to wait for the Sixth Sister to wake up," Madam Fang reminded her.

"I know!"

Grandma Sheng looked at Minglan, her eyes reddening, and said, "It's all my fault. If I had been ruthless enough to drive her away back then, none of this would have happened!"

"How can you blame the old lady for this!"

Mother Fang comforted her, saying, "Besides, if we really drive her away, there won't be a Sixth Miss anymore!"

Madam Wang has always hated Old Madam Sheng because Lin Xiaoniang was taken in by Old Madam Sheng.

Moreover, she did not stop Sheng Hong from taking Lin Xiaoniang as a concubine.

Many mothers-in-law like to put people in their sons' rooms. If it is said that Lin Xiaoniang secretly seduced Sheng Hong and the old lady of Sheng was unaware of it, then why didn't the old lady of Sheng stop Sheng Hong from taking Lin Xiaoniang as a concubine?

It was precisely for this reason that Madam Wang harbored a deep hatred for Old Madam Sheng.

Fang's mother was someone close to Old Madam Sheng and knew the inside story best.

Old Madam Sheng truly didn't know, and as for preventing Lin Xiaoniang from entering the house, that was even more unrealistic.

Because when Old Madam Sheng found out, Lin Xiaoniang was already pregnant.

Lin Xiaoniang is not a servant, but a person of good status. If she is really driven away, she will cause a scene, and Sheng Hong will be in trouble.

It was for this reason that Old Mrs. Sheng did not stop it.

"Um?"

Before Old Madam Sheng could say anything more, Minglan on the bed let out a soft moan and woke up.

"Ming'er, you're finally awake!"

Grandma Sheng burst into tears of joy, excitedly asking, "How are you? Is anything bothering you?"

"I feel dizzy!"

Minglan felt dizzy and it took her a while to remember what had happened.

"Quickly, fetch a doctor!"

Grandma Sheng gave an order, then looked at Minglan and asked, "Ming'er, did Molan push you into the water?"

"No...no!"

Minglan shook her head and said, "My fourth sister and I did have a conflict, but she didn't push me. I slipped and fell by accident!"

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Sheng just stared at her, and Minglan also looked back at Old Madam Sheng.

After a long silence, Old Mrs. Sheng sighed and asked, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

"My granddaughter only feels weak all over, but otherwise nothing much," Minglan said after taking a moment to assess the situation.

"That's good!"

Grandma Sheng nodded, and the room fell silent again.

"By the way, Young Master Qi is furious because of you, and he's waiting for an explanation, which only you can provide," said Old Madam Sheng.