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"Don't forget about you!" Wanyi aimed her fire at Tang Mufeng. "How could you be a bodyguard? The young lady is injured, and you haven't even lifted a finger..."
Tang Mufeng lowered his head, quietly listening to Wanyi's scolding. I watched with great interest. Indeed, men need their girlfriends to keep them in line. Just like Tang Mufeng, who usually appeared quite cold, ended up being thoroughly berated by his girlfriend, not daring to utter a word.
Ah, women really are formidable.
After scolding him for a full half hour, Wanyi finally grew tired. I seized the moment to speak up, "Alright, Wanyi, calm down. I just twisted my ankle; I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
Wanyi shot Tang Mufeng a fierce glare. "This is all your fault!"
Tang Mufeng glanced at me with a look of deep sorrow. I pretended not to see.
"Sister, you’re injured?" Zhao Yanqing had heard about my injury and even came specifically to bring medicine. "This is a remedy my mother specially brought back from abroad; it works wonders." He opened an exquisite little box revealing a glass bottle inside.
"And this is a snack my mother made herself; it's perfect for patients," Zhao Yanqing continued to present his offerings.
I looked at him, somewhat taken aback. Could this guy actually have feelings for me?
"Also, I've arranged for a Western doctor to come by tomorrow to treat you," Zhao Yanqing said gently.
I was speechless. He truly was a considerate and gentle man. Too bad he wasn't meant for me.
"Thank you," I said as I accepted the medicine and snacks. "You've gone through so much trouble."
Zhao Yanqing's cheeks flushed slightly. "Sister, there's no need to be so polite with me."
Wanyi watched Zhao Yanqing with a complex expression in her eyes.
After sending Zhao Yanqing away, I tentatively asked Wanyi, "What do you think of the Second Consort and Zhao Yanqing?"
Wanyi thought for a moment and replied, "The Second Consort has a kind demeanor; she is a rare good person. Young Master Zhao is also very gentle and attentive to you..."
Hearing this made my heart ache. It was over; my dear girl was going to be taken away by the second male lead.
While I hoped for Tang Mufeng and Wanyi to be together, if Wanyi didn't have feelings for him, I couldn't force it. After all, love cannot be coerced.
I could only settle for second best and prepare a larger dowry for Wanyi. Even if she married into the General's Mansion in the future, she would still live in wealth and honor.
Just as I was preparing the dowry for Wanyi, Tang Mufeng arrived.
"Miss," Tang Mufeng respectfully handed me a beautifully wrapped box. "This is a gift from me to you."
A gift for me? I was taken aback for a moment before accepting the box. Inside was a bottle of perfume.
I was speechless. Perfume at this time was quite expensive and not something just anyone could afford. Tang Mufeng's monthly salary wasn't much; how could he bear to buy such an expensive perfume? Was he out of his mind?
After a moment of silence, I asked, "Why did you give me this?"
Tang Mufeng's ears turned slightly red. "Previously on the mountain, I failed to protect you and let you get hurt. This bottle of perfume is my way of apologizing."
I was at a loss for words; his reason left me unable to refute him. Holding the perfume, I examined it closely, unable to put it down. The scent was elegant and fresh, which I really liked.
"Miss," Wanyi said with some displeasure upon seeing this, "this is a gift from Tang Mufeng; you should return it."
"Mm?" I looked at Wanyi, "Why?"
Wanyi bit her lip and said, "You are a young lady; how can you use perfume bought by your bodyguard?"
I blinked, feeling a bit confused.
This logic seemed a bit strange.
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