Chapter 260 Don’t Ask What You Shouldn’t Ask

"Nothing, just a little tired."

Shang Xi brushed Xiao Ning's hand away and turned to walk out.

Xiao Ning chased after him and said, "Go to my room and rest for a while. I'll bring the meal to you when it's ready."

Xiao Ning took Shang Xi to her room.

She poured a glass of water for Shang Xi. Shang Xi took it in his hand and stared at the tea leaves floating in the water with his eyes downcast.

"Xiao Ning, I want to go back to Shengjing."

Xiao Ning paused when he heard this, "Why do you want to go back just after arriving?"

Shang Xi said, "I originally came out here just to see you. Now that I've seen you, I should go back. I still have a lot of things to deal with in Shengjing."

Xiao Ning clenched the teapot tightly with his fingers, and finally smiled: "Stay a few more days, it's not easy to get out. I'll have someone take you around the camp this afternoon. You haven't seen the military training yet, right? It's quite spectacular."

Shang Xi paused, and finally said "hmm" softly.

"Then you take a rest first. I'll go out and see if the meal is ready."

He paused, then took out a small porcelain bottle from the cabinet next to the desk and said, "You've been riding Pegasus so many times in a row, so your inner thighs must be uncomfortable. This ointment can reduce swelling and relieve pain. Apply it to yourself."

Shang Xi smiled at Xiao Ning and said, "Thank you."

Xiao Ning looked at him, opened his mouth, and finally smiled: "Then you take a rest, I'll go out first."

After Xiao Ning left, Shang Xi walked to the bed and sat down.

After riding for several days, the inside of his thighs were indeed worn out and swollen.

But now that he hadn't bathed himself, he couldn't accept applying the medicine like this.

Shang Xi took off his coat and lay on the bed. The rich, unique scent of Xiao Ning instantly enveloped him.

He closed his eyes and curled up.

I fell asleep in a daze.

…

After Xiao Ning went out, he stood at the door for a long time before coming to Shen Zhiyi again.

Zhang Dashu and Li Yuan had already left, and Shen Zhiyi also returned to the house.

Xiao Ning pushed open the door and met Shen Zhiyi's gaze, who was sitting at the table.

Xiao Ning walked in and sat down opposite Shen Zhiyi.

"You already knew he was a man."

Shen Zhiyi smiled and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Ning, "General, are you here to call for justice?"

Xiao Ning stared at him, "What exactly is going on between you and him?"

Shen Zhiyi picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Is the General so interested in the matter between him and me?"

Xiao Ning didn't say anything, but his meaning was very clear.

Shen Zhiyi smiled maliciously, "Didn't I tell the general before that he and I had a past?"

Xiao Ning raised his hand, grabbed his neck, and threw him backwards.

“Shen Zhiyi, what did you do to make him want to kill you?”

Shen Zhiyi's face turned red like liver from being pinched.

But he still insisted: "General, don't you know... there is a saying... the deeper the love, the deeper the hatred..."

Xiao Ning's heart tightened and the pain made her almost faint.

She could no longer tell whether these were the original owner's emotions or her own...

Xiao Ning shook Shen Zhiyi off.

He leaned against the wall, covered his neck, and gasped violently.

Xiao Ning pressed his chest and left Shen Zhiyi's room in an almost embarrassed manner.

The door was closed again, blocking the sunlight out. Shen Zhiyi was trapped in the shadows, looking at the closed door, the corners of his mouth curled up, but he couldn't force a smile.

He should be happy, right?

Seeing that annoying guy Xiao Yanqing get humiliated...

But he felt a dull pain in his chest.

I can't be happy at all.

Xiao Ning returned to her barracks again, looked inside through the window, and saw that Shang Xi had fallen asleep, so she turned and went to the kitchen.

Knowing that the general was coming back today, the kitchen specially added some dishes.

As soon as they saw Xiao Ning, everyone greeted him.

Xiao Ning responded with a smile. Xu Chong, who hadn't seen Xiao Ning for almost half a month, came over and put his hand on her shoulder.

"General, what have you been doing lately? I heard you brought back a very handsome man. Why don't you bring him out for everyone to meet?"

Xiao Ning pushed his hand away.

"He's tired and is resting. You should have a chance to see him this afternoon."

He paused and his eyes fell on Xu Chong.

"Don't bully him, or I'll punish you severely."

Xu Chong looked at her suspiciously, "Wait a minute, I remember you told me that your sweetheart is the princess. Why are you so obsessed with this man?"

Xiao Ning: “…”

Li Yuan pulled Xu Chong over and stuffed a steamed bun into his mouth.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!"

Xu Chong glared at Li Yuan: "Mmmm..."

After the food came out of the pot, Xiao Ning was the first one to be served. Xiao Ning ordered three portions and took them away by himself.

After returning to the room, Shang Xi was still asleep.

Xiao Ning put the food on the table and came to the bed. Seeing Shang Xi who was not sleeping peacefully, she raised her hand and gently stroked his eyebrows.

This touch woke Shang Xi up.

He opened his eyes, saw Xiao Ning, stood up and hugged her waist.

He called out softly, "Aning..."

Xiao Ning raised his hand, placed it on his back, and patted it gently.

"Is this a nightmare?"

Shang Xi didn't say anything, but just hugged her tighter.

Xiao Ning touched his hair and let him hug her tighter and tighter.

When he was about to strangle her to death, he let her go.

Seeing him stand up, Xiao Ning ordered someone to fetch some water and helped Shang Xi wash his hands.

Shang Xi said: "I can do it myself, you don't have to do this."

Xiao Ning said: "I am happy to serve you."

Shang Xi looked at her and said expressionlessly: "...You don't like me, so why are you always like this? Is it fun to tease me?"

Xiao Ning said: "I like yours, but I..."

"General, Miss Lin is here!"

The voice of the personal guard sounded outside, interrupting Xiao Ning's unspoken words.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ning looked at Shang Xi and explained, "It was Sanniang. The court didn't send any officials this time, and since she's more familiar with the situation in Jinzhou, I asked her to help manage Jinzhou temporarily."

"You must be having trouble making a decision, so you came to me for help."

Shang Xi nodded.

Xiao Ning let her in.

"My Lord."

As soon as Lin Sanniang entered the room, she knelt down and bowed to Xiao Ning.

When he looked up, he saw Shang Xi was stunned.

"My Lord, this is... the princess?"

Xiao Ning nodded towards Lin Sanniang, "It's him."

Upon hearing this, Lin Sanniang knelt down and bowed deeply to Shang Xi.

"I, Lin Sanniang, greet Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Shang Xi hurriedly helped her up.

"Miss Lin, please stop being polite and don't call me princess anymore."

When Lin Sanniang stood up, she glanced at Shang Xi again.

Although I was very puzzled, how could a good princess suddenly become a man...

But he still smiled and replied, "Yes, Your Highness."

If it's not Her Royal Highness the Princess, then it's His Royal Highness the Prince.

"You haven't eaten yet, right? Let's eat first?"

Xiao Ning greeted Lin Sanniang.

Only then did Lin Sanniang realize that it was lunch time.

She was so busy that she forgot...

Lin Sanniang smiled awkwardly, "No need, I've already eaten. I came at an unfortunate time and disturbed the Marquis and His Highness."

"The Marquis and His Highness will eat first. I'll go out and wait."

After saying this, he was about to leave, but was stopped by Xiao Ning.

"Why are you so awkward? Come sit down and eat. If you have anything to discuss, we can discuss it together after dinner."