C167 (1/2)

He did not think much before returning. Seeing the calm and composed Yuan clan, Hua Yuan's originally worried heart actually slowly calmed down.

Hua Yuan knew that Hua Zimo was sick, so she asked, ”Mother, where is big brother? Is big brother alright?”

”Your brother is still alright. He's in his own yard reading a book. If you want to go look for him right now, then go quickly.” Yuan Shi said with a smile.

Previously, she had always felt that there was nothing in Hua Shihao's world that let her down, so she always excused herself for him. Now that he had made such a desperate situation, if the Yuan clan wanted to scheme against him, there wouldn't be any pressure in her heart at all.

Hua Yuan had always felt that the Yuan clan had some plan in mind, but she did not intend to share it with her. She knew that her mother would not harm her, so she got up and walked over to Hua Zimo.

Only after Hua Yuan left did Yuan Shi raise his head to look at her back with resolution in his eyes. She couldn't possibly lose three of her children's lives for a mere Hua Shihao. It wouldn't be worth it. For the sake of her child, even if she was accused of being a wicked woman, even if she would be scolded incessantly, she would still accept it.

[If I really put my husband in such a sorry state, I guess the Ling residence will be the one to regret it the most?] He had come from the Duke of Ling's household and had become the sinner that betrayed his husband. The young ladies of the Duke of Ling's household would probably be misunderstood and looked down upon by the world after that.

Even though he knew that he might end up like this, so what? Just consider her selfish! For the sake of her child, she could only do this!

Hua Yuan quickly walked to Hua Zimo's courtyard and pushed the door open. The room seemed to be lit up with incense, and after smelling it carefully, she knew that the incense was made for Hua Zimo to help with concentration. It was indeed harmless to his body, so she relaxed.

He then saw Hua Zimo sitting at the table, looking down at some books.

Hua Yuan knew that Hua Zimo had contracted a serious illness a while ago. As she continued to ignore him, she felt a bit angry in her heart. She coughed heavily. However, when Hua Zimo heard this, he said, ”You don't need to wait on me here. You can leave first.”

”Big brother!”

He was actually treated like a maid just like that. He really didn't know what to say.

Hua Li's charming shout caused Hua Zimo to turn his gaze away from the book. Hua Zimo turned his head to Hua Yuan and smiled. ”Our Little Iris is back.”

Hua Yuan looked at Hua Zimo, feeling that her brother was extremely thin, as if his entire body was covered with bones. Hua Yuan felt even more unsatisfied.

”Brother, you just got sick and you're not listening to my advice at all. You're still reading and don't care about your body at all. Are you not worried that we'll be worried at all?” Hua Yuan was not satisfied and directly said to Hua Zimo.

Hua Zimo smiled warmly and said, ”How can big brother be so useless as Iris says? Don't worry, big brother's in good shape. There's no harm in reading some books. ”

Seeing that Hua Yuan did not agree, Hua Zimo asked again: ”Oh right, how did you come back from the palace? Was it because the palace was not fun? ”Are you sick?”

”I came back because I was worried about you! Giving me to the crown prince was her father's idea, but now that my mother decided to send me to the empress dowager on her own accord, that was tantamount to being unsatisfied with her father's intentions. At that time, I was in the palace and didn't know anything about the situation outside the palace. I was only worried about my mother. After that, Duqiao followed the Eldest Princess to the palace, and I only found out about my brother and my mother after asking around. I can't help but to come back here. ”

Hua Zimo could imagine the terror Hua Yuan felt when he was alone in the palace.

He said gently, ”Our Iris has been wronged.”

Hua Yuan shook her head. ”The Grand Princess sent me back. Oh right, big brother, I have already taken the Grand Princess as my godmother. ” Saying this, she hurriedly covered her mouth and said, ”I actually forgot to tell Mother about this matter. Mother will be angry, right?”

Hua Zimo tapped her on the head and said, ”You can forget to tell Mother about such a big matter.” If Mother is truly angry with you, big brother will not help you in any way. ”

Hua Yuan pouted and said, ”If I don't help, then I won't. I'm not willing to punish Iris.”