The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 140: Surface Harmony

In the early morning of the imperial city, the sun shines through the mist and shines on the Nangong family's mansion. Inside the mansion, the festive decorations have not been removed and the red lanterns are still hanging high, but the festive atmosphere has gradually been replaced by the daily tranquility. Although the marriage between Nangong Yi and Zhao Wan'er seems to be a perfect combination in the eyes of outsiders, deep in their hearts, there are unknown struggles and contradictions.

Nangong Yi stood in front of the window of the study, holding a book in his hand, but his eyes were staring into the distance through the window. His heart was filled with complicated emotions. Although he knew the importance of this marriage to the family, he could never forget Lin Ruoxue. Whenever it was late at night, he would always think of her gentle smile and the good times they had spent together.

"Yier, what are you thinking about?" Nangong Yun walked into the study, looked at his son's thoughtful back, and asked with concern.

Nangong Yi turned around and forced a smile, "Father, I'm thinking about some family affairs."

Nangong Yun walked up to his son and patted his shoulder. "Yier, I know this marriage is not easy for you, but you have to know that this is for the future of the family. Wan'er, the daughter of the Zhao family, is a smart and virtuous woman. You will slowly discover her goodness."

Nangong Yi nodded. He knew his father's words were out of consideration for the family, but his heart was still restless. He took a deep breath and tried to put aside the distracting thoughts in his mind. "Father, I will try my best."

**Zhao Waner's adaptation**

At the same time, Zhao Wan'er was also trying to adapt to her new life. She sat in front of the dressing table, and the mirror showed her wearing gorgeous clothes and a delicate hairpin, but she could not hide a trace of melancholy in her eyes. She knew that she had become a member of the Nangong family, but she could not forget Li Han in her heart.

"Wan'er, how do you feel today?" Mrs. Zhao walked into the room, looked at her daughter's expression, and asked with concern.

Zhao Wan'er turned around and replied with a smile, "Mother, I'm fine, but I'm still a little uncomfortable."

Madam Zhao walked over to her daughter and gently stroked her cheek. "Wan'er, you must remember that you are no longer the daughter of the Zhao family, but the daughter-in-law of the Nangong family. You must adapt to life here as soon as possible and bring glory to the Nangong family."

Zhao Wan'er nodded. She knew her mother's words were out of her expectations for her, but she could not forget the past. She took a deep breath and tried to put aside the distracting thoughts in her mind. "Mom, I will try my best."

In the following days, Nangong Yi and Zhao Wan'er worked hard to play their respective roles. They always maintained a harmonious relationship in front of outsiders, attended various banquets and activities together, and handled family affairs together. Their smiles and behaviors were impeccable, as if they were a perfect couple.

However, every night when they returned to their rooms and closed the door, their hearts were full of struggle. Nangong Yi would sit alone in the study, holding the jade pendant Lin Ruoxue gave him, and his heart was full of longing for her. And Zhao Wan'er would sit in front of the dressing table, holding the ring Li Han gave her, and her heart was full of longing for him.

They all knew that their marriage was a deal, a deal they had to accept for the sake of the family's interests. They all knew that they both had people in their hearts that they could not forget. But they also knew that they had to maintain this superficial harmony for the sake of the family and the people they loved.

As time goes by, the relationship between Nangong Yi and Zhao Wan'er seems to be slowly improving. They begin to communicate more and understand each other more. They find that although they both have people they can't forget in their hearts, they can find a little comfort in each other.

"Wan'er, are you really happy?" On a moonlit night, Nangong Yi sat on a stone bench in the garden, looking at Zhao Wan'er and asked softly.

Zhao Wan'er raised her head and looked into Nangong Yi's eyes. There was a trace of confusion in her eyes. "Third Prince, I don't know. I know I should be happy, but I can't forget the past in my heart."

Nangong Yi's heart ached. He knew how Zhao Wan'er felt because he had the same struggle in his heart. "Wan'er, I know. We are all trying to forget the past, but the past always follows us."

A trace of tears flashed in Zhao Wan'er's eyes. She gently held Nangong Yi's hand and said, "Third Prince, what should we do?"

Nangong Yi held Zhao Wan'er's hand tightly, with a firm look in his eyes, "Wan'er, I don't know. But I know that no matter what the future holds, I will do my best to make you happy."

Zhao Wan'er's heart was filled with gratitude. She knew that although Nangong Yi could not give her true love, he would do his best to give her respect and care. She held Nangong Yi's hand tightly, her eyes full of determination, "Third Prince, I believe in you."

On that moonlit night, two people with secrets in their hearts began their life together. Although their marriage was full of unknowns and challenges, their hearts were full of expectations and hopes for the future.