Although Shen Ning hadn't exercised much, she had still traveled a long distance and was drowsy in the carriage on the way back.

Yu Zhu felt sorry for her, so she took a pillow and made Shen Ning lie on her side, while she sat on the floor and used her back to block Shen Ning from being shaken to the ground.

"Whoa!"

The coachman suddenly pulled on the reins, and a sweet female voice came from outside: "Miss Shen, Tao Ji requests an audience."

Momohime?

Yu Zhu thought of that pile of ropes, and a small flame in her heart was instantly ignited. She had practiced tying people up for many days, and this time she would definitely not let Tao Ji escape.

She angrily flung open the curtain, about to hurl insults, but when she saw the scene before her, she fell silent.

Princess Momohime rode in the middle, but behind her were four menacing soldiers, each armed with a sword.

To be able to carry a sword in the capital city is no small feat.

Today, Mo Lin is driving the carriage, but no matter how powerful Mo Lin is, he can't defeat four men with knives.

Isn't this Peach Princess a courtesan?

"Miss, Miss, wake up!" Yu Zhu hurriedly went back to find Shen Ning.

Shen Ning was awake, but she hadn't slept well and her head felt a little uncomfortable.

Yu Zhu pointed outside, extremely nervous: "Tao Ji led four people to stop us. Those four people were dressed as government soldiers and carried knives. They didn't look like they were going to be messed with."

"Miss, what should we do? Will Tao Ji come to take revenge on us?" Yu Zhu was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she felt that her life was about to be in danger.

I want to run, but I can't in this situation.

Shen Ning gestured for her to lift the curtain. Although Yu Zhu was flustered, she quickly lifted the curtain. Shen Ning saw half of the horse's body and Tao Ji's skirt.

"What is it for?"

Tao Ji smiled and said, "My master wishes to meet Miss Shen."

I really don't want to see it. It looks like a lot of trouble, and a very troublesome one at that.

But she clearly can't refuse now.

Tao Ji has many connections with the Yongning Marquis's mansion, so Shen Ning has a vague guess about Tao Ji's master.

She never imagined she would get involved with these people.

"lead the way."

His cool voice carried a hint of languor from just waking up, along with a touch of impatience, but remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

As expected of a young lady.

"Okay!"

Peach Princess led the way on horseback, and soon they arrived at a courtyard. The gate opened, and the carriage went straight in.

Shen Ning was helped down to the ground. This was the back gate of a courtyard. The buildings and furnishings were all of ordinary style, and there was nothing special about them.

Pressing down Yu Zhu, who was trying to get off the carriage, he said, "You stay here."

Yu Zhu gripped her sleeve tightly: "Miss, I'll go with you."

Shen Ning shook her head: "Good girl."

She forcefully pressed Yuzhu to the spot, and after getting out of the carriage, she glanced at Taoji, her emotions not greatly affected, only giving her the usual advice: "Please don't make things difficult for them."

Peach Princess nodded: "As long as they stay here, they will be safe."

Shen Ning glanced at her again. Today, Tao Ji didn't seem as alluring and seductive as before; she looked much more normal.

Just as she was thinking this, Tao Ji reached out and took Shen Ning's hand: "Come on, I will personally take you there, Miss."

Shen Ning: "......"

The house wasn't big. After going inside, you went around a corridor and up to the attic. There was tea and snacks on the table, but no one was there.

Tao Ji pressed Shen Ning down to sit and poured her tea: "Please wait a moment, Miss. I will go and invite the master."

She went in quickly and came out a short while later, pushing a wheelchair. Sitting in the wheelchair was a man in his thirties. He had a handsome appearance, a refined demeanor, and an air of nobility, clearly indicating that he came from an extraordinary background.

He looked at Shen Ning, his expression gentle and apologetic, and said, "It was presumptuous of me to invite Miss Shen here so suddenly. Please do not be alarmed, Miss. I have no ill intentions."

This king.

He really didn't try to hide this self-designation at all.

The person before me looked like a scholar, but with an air of nobility that was not common among scholars. He was gentle and seemed to be very well-mannered. It was not surprising that a prince had such demeanor and bearing. What was surprising was that such a person would suddenly rise to power in the future, becoming unstoppable and only one step away from becoming emperor.

Unfortunately, he is now a cripple who is unable to walk properly.

Shen Ning had only seen this person once in her previous life and hadn't even seen his face clearly, yet he had been invited here in this life.

This person looked refined and easygoing, but his eyes were calm and deep, making people afraid to look directly at him.

He rose, straightened his clothes, and bowed: "Chen Ning greets Your Highness Prince Zhao."

The current emperor's second son, and the only prince to be granted the title of king. Although the eldest prince was granted the title of king, he died at the age of thirteen and the title was posthumously conferred, so it can be disregarded.

More than ten years ago, this Prince Zhao was injured while riding a horse. The emperor took pity on him and granted him the title of prince. He was allowed to leave the palace and open a separate residence. After that, he kept a low profile and almost never left his home.

A prince with a limp was destined to be out of the running for the throne, so naturally no one paid attention to him, which gave him an excellent opportunity to cultivate his power.

A dog that bites doesn't bark unnecessarily. Later, King Zhao's leg suddenly recovered, and he even gathered a huge force to launch a rebellion and seize the throne, which surprised many people.

King Zhao was very pleased that Shen Ning was so calm and composed even after recognizing him so quickly.

He had been lying low for many years, his mind was deep, and he hated noisy and foolish people the most. He was very satisfied with Chen Ning's composure.

"Please sit down."

King Zhao gestured for Shen Ning to sit down, and the two were positioned facing each other. Shen Ning did not dare to look up and look directly at him, but he could look her over without restraint.

"I own some businesses, but they are not doing well no matter how I manage them. I heard that Miss Shen is very good at business, so I specially invited you to give me some pointers."

Shen Ning's heart skipped a beat, and she glanced at Tao Ji beside her.

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