After a week-long suspension from the royal court, Zheng Liang returned to the royal court and resumed his role as Crown Prince.
With work accumulating, most of the ministers heaved a sigh of relief at Zheng Liang's return. However, a select few who had enjoyed their increased authority during his absence viewed his return with less enthusiasm.
Following Master Jiang's instructions, Zheng Liang began managing his tasks, though he was advised not to overexert himself or engage in any strenuous activity until his wounds were fully healed.
While having faced far worse in the past, such injuries might seem minor to Zheng Liang, Yang Ning was deeply concerned about his recovery. She ensured he didn't disregard even a single word from Master Jiang.
She also ordered all the maids, guards, and even Gu Lan to report directly to her if Zheng Liang failed to adhere to any of Master Jiang's instructions or overexert himself. With such intense oversight, Zheng Liang was compelled to follow Master Jiang's strict guidelines and dietary recommendations closely to hasten his recovery; otherwise, Yang Ning would never allow him in their chamber.
"Being an obedient husband isn't easy," sighed Zheng Liang, glancing from the document in his hands to the bitter medicine before him.
Standing behind Zheng Liang, Gu Lan blinked and cleared his throat with an awkward air. 'It's not easy being the guard of a husband banished from his chamber,' he shook his head and sighed with a tone of resignation.
Although Zheng Liang was the one kicked out of his chamber to the guest room, his mood swings were unsettling everyone around him and making everyone conscious of him.
"Have there been any updates on the bandits?" Zheng Liang inquired, having just downed the bitter medicine in a single gulp.
Gu Lan looked serious and asked, "Should we also keep an eye on the Princess? That day she was also in the carriage and is his daughter, so maybe-"
Before he could finish his words, Zheng Liang gave him a sharp look. "Stop! I trust Yang Ning. She might be Yang Luoyang's daughter, but she surely doesn't have a part in this. If she did, she wouldn't have saved me." His expression softened when thinking of her.
Before their marriage, he feared that Yang Ning might side with Yang Luoyang and work against him in the palace. But after watching her for the past few months, he was confident she wasn't like that.
He might make mistakes, but he's usually right about judging people. He was sure that Yang Ning wasn't involved in that incident.
Zheng Liang vividly recalled how she had courageously shot an arrow at the assailant to protect him. Witnessing her tears and tremors later, he was convinced of her innocence.
She was scared of witnessing such a gruesome scene in front of her yet despite her fear, she got up and tried to save him. Though she has Yang Luoyang's blood running in her veins, Zheng Liang is convinced she doesn't possess his venomous nature.
"Assign a few trusted guards to discreetly keep an eye on the Princess. If they targeted me, she could be their next mark," Zheng Liang instructed.
Gu Lan nodded in understanding, "Understood, Your Highness." He then departed from the study room to make the necessary arrangements.
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