The last letter was received a month ago, and since then, there had been no news.
Qi Zhenzhen was so excited that she didn't even bother to greet Song Mingyue before hurrying back to her room with the letter. Da Feng Novel Network.
She sat down by the window, took a few deep breaths, and then opened the letter.
"Sister Zhenzhen, disappointed, aren't you? Thought it was your Gu Sinian? Haha, no, it's me, Luo Wanqing. You must be wondering why I sent the letter under Gu Sinian's name. Speaking of which, you owe me another favor. If it weren't for me, your brother, and Zhang Xiaoniu arriving in time, your Gu Sinian's purity would have been lost!"
Luo Wanqing's teasing tone almost leaped out of the letter.
Qi Zhenzhen steadied her mind and continued reading.
It turned out that after Gu Sinian learned of Qi Zhenzhen's pregnancy, he wanted to finish his mission quickly and rush back. His actions became a bit aggressive. After getting some leads, he was misled by a smoke bomb deliberately released by the other party. He divided his forces into two to intercept the enemy and fell into a trap.
The other party did not kill him but abducted Gu Sinian.
"Who told you your man is too good-looking and attracts attention?"
"Don't get agitated. The other party didn't succeed. Gu Sinian's heart is steadfast towards you; even potent medicine couldn't make him yield. The other party, in their shame, tortured him, and he was beaten quite badly. But don't worry, with the exclusive secret medicine I've concocted, there won't be any scars."
Qi Zhenzhen's heart clenched. She only knew that Gu Sinian had gone to the border again under Emperor Chongwen's secret orders, but she didn't know what he was doing.
Just fancied by someone?
The other party must be a woman, right?
She should be of high status among those Gu Sinian was investigating, perhaps a leader.
Otherwise, why would those people go to such lengths to abduct him?
No, it could also be a man.
"I guess, besides worrying, you're definitely wondering if the one who took a fancy to your man is male or female."
Qi Zhenzhen couldn't help but smile. Luo Wanqing's teasing tone confirmed that despite the danger, the person was definitely fine.
"I'm also curious if it's a man or a woman, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see their true face, nor did I hear them speak. Perhaps they are neither male nor female!"
This person's train of thought was truly peculiar.
Continuing to read, the handwriting changed; it was Gu Sinian's handwriting.
"I forbade Luo Wanqing from writing, but she threatened me, saying if I didn't let her write something, she wouldn't apply medicine to the scars on my face, making me leave scars, and then you would dislike me."
A wave of deep grievance washed over her. Qi Zhenzhen imagined Gu Sinian looking wronged and couldn't help but curve her lips upwards. Beautiful people are always beautiful.
"It will take some more time to investigate the matter, so I cannot return for now."
"Before I return, you and Mother should stay at Taihe Temple and absolutely cannot leave."
"I will finish things as soon as possible, Zhenzhen, wait for me."
Then came Qi Yi's handwriting. First, a cautious apology, then a tone seeking praise. He hadn't messed around; he had genuinely helped his brother-in-law. Following that was Zhang Xiaoniu asking how Song Mingyue was and how their son was.
Thinking of Qi Yi earnestly saying he was traveling with a great scholar, Qi Zhenzhen's eyes welled up.
She still thought of him as a child, but this child had grown up unknowingly, able to shield her from the wind and rain.
Carefully folding the letter, Qi Zhenzhen instructed Er Xi to get brush, ink, paper, and inkstone and went to Madam Da Qin's. She simply said she wanted to write to Gu Sinian and asked Madam Da Qin if she had any instructions.
Madam Da Qin smiled, "He might not take my advice seriously, but you, Zhenzhen, can manage him."