Chapter 715: Chapter 643, Dong Family Returns to the Capital_1 Chapter 715: Chapter 643, Dong Family Returns to the Capital_1 Madam Dong was forthright in issuing an order expelling guests, implying in every possible way that it was Daohua who led Dong Yuanyao astray. This made Daohua feel extremely embarrassed.

However, the next day when Dong Yuanyao woke up, Daohua still went to see her.

Looking at the pale, frail Dong Yuanyao lying in bed, Daohua ignored the maidservant at the side and went straight to sit beside the bed, holding her hand, “What am I to say to you? How did you end up like this?”

As soon as Dong Yuanyao saw Daohua, her eyes reddened. She glanced at the newly assigned maidservant in the room, wanting to say something but then swallowed her words.

Seeing that she had something to say, Daohua quickly sat at the head of the bed as the maidservant came to administer medicine. While helping Dong Yuanyao lean on her shoulder to take the medicine, she whispered, “What do you want to say?”

Dong Yuanyao clutched Daohua’s hand tightly, “Changze…”

Daohua sighed, “Don’t worry, he’s not dead.”

Dong Yuanyao’s eyes, brimming with sorrow, suddenly showed life again. After a moment of silence, she hurriedly said, “Grandmother will definitely not let Hong Yu and Hong Fang off, please help me… help me…”

Before she could finish, Madam Dong arrived with the Madam.

Seeing Daohua feeding medicine to Dong Yuanyao, Madam Dong immediately scolded the maidservants in the room, “Haven’t I told you that Miss Yan is a guest? How could you let the guest do work? Get over here and attend to your mistress.”

The maidservant who had blocked Daohua hurriedly went to take the medicine bowl from her hand.

Daohua glanced at Madam Dong, said nothing, passed the bowl to the maidservant, squeezed Dong Yuanyao’s hand, and subtly nodded at her before standing up and stepping aside.

Madam Dong, not wanting her granddaughter to continue interacting with Daohua, said directly, “Miss Yan, both your elder brother and the Little Prince are very busy. Thank you for your help these past few days. Now that Yuanyao is better, you should go back to your own things–we won’t keep you any longer.”

“Grandmother… cough, cough…”

Dong Yuanyao, seeing Madam Dong taking out her anger on Daohua, started coughing violently in her agitation.

Madam Dong, upon seeing this, showed urgency on her face and quickly stepped forward to pat Dong Yuanyao on the back.

With things having come to this point, Daohua waited for Dong Yuanyao to stop coughing, then said to the Madam, “Aunt, we indeed should be going.”

The Madam looked at the elderly Madam and, feeling helpless, nodded.

Daohua looked at Dong Yuanyao, “Yuanyao, take care of yourself and don’t worry everyone.” Seeing Dong Yuanyao attempt to speak to retain her, she quickly shook her head at her.

The Madam escorted Daohua out, patting her hand on the way and said, “Good child, don’t take the elderly Madam’s words to heart. She was just frightened by Yuanyao’s foolishness.”

Daohua tugged the corner of her mouth and shook her head, “Aunt, I understand.”

Soon, Daohua met Yan Wenxiu and Xiao Yeyang in the front courtyard.

After saying goodbye to the Provincial Governor Dong, Dong Yuanxuan escorted the three of them out of the residence.

On the way, Daohua whispered to Xiao Yeyang, “Xiao Yeyang, help me find out what happened to Hong Yu and Hong Fang.”

Xiao Yeyang glanced at Daohua, “Madam Dong has blamed her granddaughter’s elopement entirely on you, and you still want to meddle further?”

Daohua looked at him in surprise, “How do you know that?”

Xiao Yeyang ‘hmm’ed without a word.

Daohua tugged at his sleeve, “Yuanyao is my friend. If I don’t help her, who will?”

Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua helplessly and gave a signal with his eyes to Defu, who then quickly left.

At the entrance of the Dong Residence, Dong Yuanxuan apologized to Daohua, “Sister Yan, my grandmother is accustomed to being forceful and only acknowledges her own reasoning. Please forgive her for the sake of her old age and don’t take it to heart.”

Daohua smiled and nodded, then quickly boarded the carriage.

Although she was uncomfortable with Madam Dong’s accusations, it was not enough to cause her much distress. An elderly Madam accustomed to everyone obeying her, her joy comes from commanding respect; if she didn’t like her, Daohua felt no loss.

…

Daohua, Xiao Yeyang, and Yan Wenxiu arrived at the dock when Defu had already been waiting there.

Once everyone boarded the ship, Defu began to report, “Fortunately, this servant arrived in time. If I had been a moment later, Miss Hong Yu would have been shipped off to the Northern Frontier.”

Daohua quickly asked, “What about Hong Fang?”

Pity appeared on Defu’s face. “Miss Hong Fang’s injuries were too severe, she didn’t survive the night and died. Miss Hong Yu, on the other hand, is clinging to life, but whether she can pull through is uncertain.”

After hearing this, Daohua felt somewhat choked up and after a moment of silence, she asked, “Where is she? I want to see her.”

Defu: “In the innermost room of the cabin.”

Daohua immediately went with Wang Manman, and soon, they saw Hong Fang lying on the bed, her breathing faint.

Daohua stepped forward to check Hong Fang’s wounds and had Wang Manman bring hot water to clean the wounds. Then, she went to prepare medicine, working non-stop until the ship docked at Ningmen Prefecture.

“What do you plan to do with her?”

Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenxiu were both looking at Daohua.

Daohua: “First, we’ll take her to the villa to recover, and we’ll discuss future matters once she’s well.”

At these words, Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenxiu did not say anything more.

…..

Concerning Dong Yuanyao’s elopement, only Madam Li from the Yan Family was aware. Daohua and Yan Wenxiu had not informed anyone else, since after all, this was not a glorious matter.

Upon hearing that Dong Yuanyao had been found, Madam Li also sighed in relief and took the opportunity to lecture Daohua, “Since ancient times, betrothal has meant wife, and elopement has meant concubine. When young and passionately in love, one feels they can sacrifice everything, but once feelings subside, regret is inevitable.”

On the tenth day of December, during a family dinner at the Yan Family, Yan Zhigao suddenly said to Madam Li, “The day after tomorrow, the Dong Family will return to the capital. When they pass by Ningmen Prefecture dock, you should take the children to see them off.”

Madam Li, unaware of what Daohua had encountered at the Dong Residence, agreed without thinking too much. “Yes, we should go see them off.”

…

At Ningmen Prefecture dock, the Dong Family’s ship slowly approached the shore.

The Madam of the Dong Family disembarked with Dong Yuanxuan and met Madam Li and the others.

Seeing Daohua looking towards the cabin, the Madam of the Dong Family explained with a smile, “The old lady and Yuanyao have caught colds, and the doctor has advised against exposure to the wind, so we didn’t let them disembark.”

Madam Li smiled and said, “The health of the old lady and Yuanyao is what’s most important. In this cold winter, they certainly can’t afford to get chilled.”

Afterwards, both parties chatted for a while. Since the Dong Family needed to hurry on their way, the Madam of the Dong Family did not dare to stay long and prepared to return to the ship with Dong Yuanxuan.

“Brother Dong.”

Before boarding the ship, Daohua called out to Dong Yuanxuan.

Dong Yuanxuan looked towards Daohua. “Sister Yan, what is it?”

Daohua handed over two food boxes. “These are some pastries I’ve made. Take them to eat on the ship.”

Dong Yuanxuan accepted the food boxes with a smile. “Thank you.”

Daohua smiled and waved her hand. “Have a safe journey, I hope we can meet again in the future.”

Holding the food boxes tighter, Dong Yuanxuan spoke as Daohua turned away, “Sister Yan, both Yuanyao and I are very happy to have met you.”

Upon hearing this, Daohua gave a beaming smile. “I am also very happy to have met you.”