"Because he loved you
Over by the opera stage, Jiang Xuesui heard the attendant who followed Wen Qiao report that the master had ridden home first. Since the birthday feast hadn't started yet, it was rare for him to act so recklessly. She entrusted the three children to He Lanlin and decided to go home first to check on the situation. She happened to see He Lanlin instructing a maid to summon a physician for Imperial Consort Dowager Sang. Jiang Xuesui led He Lanlin to a secluded spot to talk.
'Did Suisui and Ping'an falling into the water frighten your mother?' Jiang Xuesui asked.
He Lanlin shook his head, knowing she would find out eventually. He told Jiang Xuesui everything that had happened after his elder brother had changed clothes.
Jiang Xuesui was greatly shocked. Suddenly learning the twists and turns of Wen Qiao's background, her heart ached, and she nearly stumbled. Fortunately, He Lanlin steadied her.
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