Chapter 32 Surveillance

The atmosphere in the City Lord's Mansion was gloomy, but Jiang Qingxi, who was far away in the capital, was extremely happy.

Delicious food all day long, fresh fruits and snacks, eat happily non-stop.

After half a month, Jiang Qingning pinched Jiang Qingxi's face worriedly, observing her carefully and saying, "Little sister, have you become much rounder?"

Jiang Qingxi sat up instantly: "How is that possible? I exercise every day!"

Zi Su walked forward with a smirk and placed the snack in her hand next to hers.

He couldn't help but laugh and said, "The exercise that Second Miss is talking about, can't it be going to the kitchen eight times a day, asking the cook what to cook today, and then asking what snacks you want?"

Jiang Qingxi made a face and said, "There's a shortage of food in Lingnan, and my parents often open the granaries to distribute food. As the second daughter of the City Lord's Mansion, I naturally have to be frugal."

"In the past, I could only eat snacks a few times a month, and no one knew how to make them in these fancy ways. Now that I have my sister to pamper me, I can eat whatever I want."

Jiang Qingning paused her embroidering hands, hiding the coldness in her eyes, and looked at her with a smile.

"Then do you know the measurements of my father, mother, and brother? I want to make them some suitable clothes and shoes and send them to them, and then tell them that you are here with me."

Jiang Qingxi clapped his hands and walked to the table to write down each person's measurements.

She flattered him, "Then sister, please say more good things for me, otherwise I will suffer when our family is reunited."

"You, but after calculating, the letter I sent home should have arrived in Lingnan by now." Jiang Qingning was lost in thought.

A few days later.

Nanny Zhang changed the dressing for Jiang Qingxi and frowned worriedly at the wound that exposed the bone.

"Second Miss, do you want to tell the master about your injury?"

Jiang Qingxi endured the pain and shook his head with a pale face.

"No, it takes a hundred days for a broken bone to heal, not to mention that I was wounded by an arrow, so it's normal for it to heal slower."

Although Nanny Zhang is a female doctor, her skills are mostly in taking care of women's bodies. Removing the arrow for Jiang Qingxi had already exhausted her energy, and now Jiang Qingxi's injury has not healed.

This made Aunt Zhang feel guilty, thinking that it was because she pulled out the arrow improperly that her wound was difficult to heal.

"My sister is now free and she is in a much better mood. I don't want her to worry too much about me. Don't worry, Mammy."

Jiang Qingxi smiled and held her hand: "Thank you for taking care of my sister for the past eight years."

Seeing that Nanny Zhang was blaming herself, Jiang Qingxi comforted her.

Outside the door.

Jiang Qingning's body trembled slightly, the smile on her lips disappeared, and the brand new pearl flower in her hand pierced her skin, causing bright red blood to flow out.

Jiang Qingning's clear eyes turned slightly, and she slowly walked away. She didn't want the situation to be exposed and her younger sister's painstaking arrangements to be ruined.

"Miss?" Zi Su quickly bandaged her hand and took out the hurtful pearl flower.

"Miss, why are you doing this? The Second Miss's injury is not your fault. Please don't blame yourself or feel guilty."

Jiang Qingning frowned. "Zi Su, it's been nearly half a month since the assassination of the Earl of Anping. The government office in the capital will surely relax its search if they can't find the assassin. Go to a place further north in the city and find a doctor who can treat injuries. Remember to bring a blindfold with you."

Zi Su nodded firmly: "Don't worry, Miss, I will go right away."

"Remember to change your clothes and wear a veil before going."

Jiang Qingning felt heavy-hearted and sat under the pavilion, unable to come back to his senses.

Half an hour later, Zi Su ran into the mansion quickly, followed by Qin Xiu, and behind him was a female doctor holding a medicine box.

Jiang Qingning stood up with a defensive look on his face, looking at Qin Xiu, who was wearing a green robe and had long black hair draped over his shoulders, looking noble and elegant.

Jiang Qingning was filled with anger and spoke with sarcasm.

"Is the Crown Prince Qin well? I wonder if he feels it's against etiquette to enter Ning Pavilion without prior notice."

Qin Xiu strode up to Jiang Qingning.

Jiang Qingning was suddenly covered by a tall figure in front of him. He was so frightened that he quickly stepped back, trying to distance himself from him.

But she accidentally stepped on the hem of her skirt and fell backwards.

Qin Xiu stretched out his long arm and pulled Jiang Qingning into his arms. As the world spun around, Jiang Qingning, out of her survival instinct, tightly grasped Qin Xiu's arm.

Feeling the powerful muscles in his hands, Jiang Qingning quickly stood up, raised his hand to push Qin Xiu away, and pushed him back several steps.

"My Lord, be careful!"

Qingzhi hurriedly went over to support Qin Xiu, his face full of fear.

In fact, Qingzhi was frightened and almost felt guilty that his plan had been discovered.

Jiang Qingning looked at her hands suspiciously. Could it be that she had used so much strength?

How come she doesn't know?

"Thank you, Prince Qin, for saving my life. Qingning has no way to repay you. I will definitely send a thank-you gift to the door of Duke Qin's mansion later."

Jiang Qingning bowed and thanked him, suppressing his surprise.

She clearly felt how powerful and strong Qin Xiu's body was under his clothes.

But in reality, this wasn't the case? This man could actually be knocked over by a woman with just a gentle push?

Qingzhi wailed quickly, "My Lord, it's all Qingzhi's fault for not protecting you. If you want to blame someone, blame Qingzhi!"

"After all, Miss Jiang doesn't know that you are actually weak and only like to read, write poetry, play the piano, and paint all day long. You know nothing else because of your physical condition and are unable to learn!"

Qingzhi closed his eyes and wailed, opening his eyes more than once to steal a glance at Jiang Qingning's expression.

Qin Xiu silently pulled his arm out of Qingzhi's arms. For the first time in his life, he felt what true shame was.

If Qingzhi hadn't come back excitedly last night and said that he had found out that Jiang Qingning's favorite type of man is a man who can't lift anything with his hands or shoulders, and that he only loves men of letters and poetry, and absolutely not those who know martial arts.

Qin Xiu walked up to Jiang Qingning, looking serious and explaining sincerely: "Don't listen to his nonsense, I'm in good health."

He really believed Qing Zhi's nonsense and even played along with him. At this moment, Qin Xiu just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Jiang Qingning's smile faded a little, and he took a few steps back and said, "Don't worry, Prince Qin, Qingning didn't hear anything. I don't know what Prince Qin is here for."

"I've brought a doctor with me. If you're worried about her health, you can ask Doctor Song to take a look. She's from my maternal grandfather's family, and her ancestors have been imperial physicians for generations. They have superb medical skills and are absolutely sincere."

Qin Xiu chased after her and whispered in her ear.

"The capital seems calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging. Even the runners in the Jingzhao government office are busy until midnight every day before they can leave their shifts."

Jiang Qingning raised her eyes and met Qin Xiu's gaze. Her heart was filled with shock. He really knew everything.

"Prince Qin sent people to monitor me." Jiang Qingning lowered his eyes, his tone indifferent.

Qin Xiu looked at the woman who was only as tall as his shoulder, his heart beating fast.

He defended himself: "It's for protection, I'm worried about you..."