Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 601 Feeling Uncomfortable

Whenever Sang Zhi sees Sang Dian, he is reminded of those treacherous officials in the court.

Sang Dian should really stand outside the master's study and listen to how the officials inside are cursing the sycophants. Besides, Sang Dian is more than just a sycophant; if he were in the palace, a single blow could pave his way to a bright future.

However, his husband is different from others; upon hearing these words, he will surely rebuke Sang Dian.

Just as Sang Zhi was thinking of this, Wang Yan's voice came from inside the house.

"I've finished my official business at the yamen today, so I won't be staying here tonight."

Sangzhi almost choked on his own saliva.

Wang Yan stood up. He had been busy for the past few days and had received most of the memorials submitted from various places. He had received most of them, especially those from prefectures near the capital. He could not say that he had them all under his control.

In this way, Ayan was much safer.

"Where do we go after we leave the office?" Sang Dian asked in a low voice.

"South City Wharf".

Wang Yan gave the order and walked outside.

Sang Dian immediately followed, not forgetting to instruct Sang Zhi at the door: "I'll leave with the young master first. Brother, don't forget to pack up the documents and memorials on the table and take them with you."

Sang Zhi's gaze darkened, and he wanted to say something, but Sang Dian had already walked away from him. She moved so fast that he didn't even have time to react.

……

As darkness fell, lanterns were hung up at the South City Wharf Market, where the night market would continue until the third watch of the night.

The large pot still held a hot soup, and various aromas wafted in the wind.

Many people arrived by carriage and horse, carrying lanterns as they strolled through the streets. The combined light made the South City Wharf appear even more bustling.

When Xie Yuyan returned to the courtyard from the porcelain shop, Yang Xiaoshan and the others immediately went inside to report on their matters. It wasn't until it was completely dark that Xie Yuyan came out of the main room.

"Sister-in-law," Yang Qin ran over, looking very anxious.

Xie Yuyan went up to him: "What's wrong?"

Yang Qin tiptoed and whispered in Xie Yuyan's ear, "The young master has arrived. He will rest in the backyard." There are many merchants coming and going in the house now, so he is very careful with his words.

Wang Yan always comes secretly, so how come Qin Ge'er found out today?

Xie Yuyan went into the inner courtyard, and Yang Qin followed, saying, "My mother and I went to the market to buy things and happened to run into Lord Wang. My mother saw that Lord Wang had lost a lot of weight and looked a bit tired, so she invited him to come and be a guest."

Xie Yuyan asked, "Does Your Excellency feel unwell? Have you gone to fetch a doctor?"

“He’s gone,” Yang Qin said. “He’s the doctor who often comes to our house.”

As the two entered the courtyard, Yang Qin kept saying, "Being an official is not easy. However, if all the officials in Daliang were like Lord Wang, the lives of the people would certainly be better."

That's what they say, but... I don't know if Wang Yan is really sick. Xie Yuyan reached out and touched Yang Qin's head, suddenly noticing that Yang Qin had grown a lot in recent days. Perhaps it was because he was living a good life, with no worries about food or drink; at this rate, he might even grow taller than in his previous life.

“Then I must study hard,” Yang Qin said, “just as Mr. Hengqu said, to establish a heart for heaven and earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the lost learning of the past sages, and to create peace for all generations.”

Xie Yuyan said confidently, "You definitely can." In his previous life, when the country was destroyed and his family perished, Yang Qin was still guarding the territory of Daliang. The white-haired old general was still riding into battle. He was the last military spirit of the Bianjing garrison.

Wang Yan stood at the door, watching Xie Yuyan and Yang Qin walk over, talking and chatting. They seemed very close and familiar, as if they had known each other for a long time.

In fact, Wang Yan had this feeling as early as when they were in Daming Prefecture. Xie Yuyan was overly protective of Yang Qin and his mother. Perhaps Yang Qin was also by her side during that time, and she trusted him a lot.

It feels so good.

Whether in the present moment or with her, we can get along well. "Is Lord Wang feeling any better?"

Zhang's voice came from behind him, and Wang Yan turned his head to look.

He hadn't felt anything at first, but now he seemed to feel really dizzy and extremely uncomfortable.

Wang Yan bowed to Madam Zhang: "I'm feeling better, thank you for your help, Madam."

When Zhang was addressed as "Madam" for the first time, especially by someone like Lord Wang, she was immediately at a loss for words.

“My lord, please don’t say that,” Zhang said. “Why don’t you sit down and rest?” She didn’t think Lord Wang was any better; on the contrary, his face looked even worse.

Wang Yan did not go into the house, but stood there until Xie Yuyan walked up to him.

"grown ups."

Before Xie Yuyan could speak, Yang Qin quickly stepped forward, blocking Xie Yuyan's way and bowing to Wang Yan.

Wang Yan naturally knew why Yang Qin was acting this way; it was because Xie Yuyan disliked these formalities, so Yang Qin simply took over.

The little boy could do so much for her. He wanted to be like Yang Qin, but unfortunately he didn't have that status or position.

Xie Yuyan scrutinized Wang Yan, and just as Yang Qin had said, he had indeed lost some weight, and his complexion was not very good.

“Qin-ge,” Xie Yuyan said, “help Lord Wang to his bed to rest. He may have suffered from heatstroke.”

Yang Qin responded and immediately went to help Wang Yan up.

Xie Yuyan then looked at Madam Yu: "See if the kitchen has any drinks prepared today. It would be best to bring a bowl of osmanthus syrup."

How could Zhang feel at ease? She stopped Yu's mother, saying, "Let me go and take a look." She was in charge of the kitchen and knew better than Yu's mother what they could make.

Xie Yuyan nodded and looked at Yang Qin: "Please invite all the attendants around you to come in and rest as well."

Yang Qin immediately replied, "I'll go right away."

As Zhang Shi and Yang Qin left, Xie Yuyan turned around to say something to Wang Yan when she felt a tightness around her waist and fell into a warm embrace.

"you……"

Xie Yuyan struggled for a moment, then felt a warmth on the back of her neck. Wang Yan lowered his head and buried his face in it.

"Ayan," Wang Yan's voice sounded pitiful, "my head hurts so much."

He really looked a bit sickly.

Xie Yuyan reached out and touched Wang Yan's wrist: "Where do you feel unwell?" She wasn't very knowledgeable in medicine, but who among those who studied for many years didn't read a few classic medical and pharmacological texts? Although she knew she couldn't diagnose anything, in her desperation, this was the only way she could do it.

“I’m uncomfortable everywhere,” Wang Yan said in a muffled voice. “These days I’ve been staying in the dormitory. The bed is hard, the blankets are thick, the food is not delivered on time, the officials come to summon me all the time, and there are always official duties to deal with. Most importantly… I haven’t seen you in a long time.”

"Right now I just feel very dizzy and have no energy..."

Xie Yuyan felt the steady, gentle pulse under his fingertips, which was completely different from what he had said.

"I'll go get you some tea."

As soon as Xie Yuyan finished speaking, he tightened his grip on her arm.

“No need,” Wang Yan said. “Let me lean on you and rest for a while. I’ll be fine in a bit.”

(End of this chapter)