Chapter 224: Did I see it wrong?

"Qingfeng, go and find out what Lord Li, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, is busy with in the capital."

Shen Anan ordered immediately as soon as he returned to the tent.

Concubine Liang was brought here by the Emperor and seemed to be involved in it. She always felt that it was unreasonable that Lord Li was not here.

Qingfeng went to do it immediately.

Mo Xiang helped her bathe and change clothes, and took off her hairpins and rings. "I don't know what's going on. My son-in-law hasn't written to me for two or three days. If he knew that you were in such a dangerous situation, I don't know how worried he would be."

Shen Anan lowered his eyes slightly and said nothing.

Xiao Yuan did not send any message, and she did not inform him of the situation in the capital.

"I can't help him, so I don't want to cause him any more trouble."

I just don’t know how he is doing now, whether he has found Qi Jinping, and whether Shen Yunbai is the mastermind behind this.

The next morning, not long after Shen Anan got up, Liangpin's maid came to urge her.

"My princess is washing up now. I'll come over when she's ready." Mo Xiang sent the maid away and went into the tent muttering.

"It's only a short time now, they are too anxious, as if they are in a hurry to be reborn."

Shen Anan wore a corseted long dress today, with sleeves and neckline that were close-fitting, refreshing and neat.

"She must be afraid that I would change my mind at the last minute, and that I would have a hard time explaining to the Emperor if I didn't go."

"Princess, I am really worried. Why don't you just say you are sick and not go? Who knows what bad things Concubine Liang is thinking? And the son-in-law is not here, so there is no one to protect you."

"I can protect myself." Shen Anan stood up, lowered her head and glanced at her long skirt, very satisfied.

She couldn't always be a burden to him and do nothing. Since it was cooperation, they should encourage each other.

"Did Ling Chenyi send back any news?"

“Not yet.”

Shen Anan walked out, and at this moment, Qingfeng's voice rang out, "Princess, I have something to report."

The voice sounded extremely serious, "Come in and talk."

She returned to her chair and sat down. Qingfeng opened the curtain and walked in. "Princess, I have asked the officials of the Ministry of War and they have different opinions."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Some people say that Lord Li did stay in Beijing to handle government affairs, while others say that Lord Li came to Lingshan."

Shen Anan frowned slightly.

If the emperor had made arrangements in advance, he would have certainly made them properly, so that the officials of the Ministry of War would have kept their mouths shut.

"Which one do you think is more credible?"

"The latter, but the person who said this is not an official from the Ministry of War. According to his description, he only saw Lord Li by chance on the way to Lingshan, so I am not sure."

Officials from the Ministry of War all said that Lord Li was in the capital, but some said that they had seen Lord Li accompanying them to Lingshan by chance.

"Who said that? One of ours?"

"Yes, he followed the master a few years ago and is very loyal, but... we cannot rule out the possibility that he was wrong."

After all, he led his men to search Lingshan but did not find Lord Li.

Shen Anan felt that things were a little weird.

"If that person is not mistaken, then Lord Li is hiding in Lingshan because he must have other things to do. Tell your men to be more vigilant and don't let anyone take advantage of you."

"The master has instructed that nothing is more important than the safety of the princess." Qingfeng said seriously, "If you are going to participate in the hunt, the secret guards will stay in the dark to protect you."

Shen Anan thought about it and felt that if the emperor wanted to do something, he would definitely use her as a scapegoat, so she nodded in agreement.

"Have you got a dagger?"

Qingfeng was stunned for a moment.

"It's just a dagger for self-defense. As long as it's sharp, it's fine."

“Yes.” Qingfeng immediately took out a dagger from his waist and handed it to Shen Anan, “The dagger is sharp, so be careful when using it, Princess, don’t hurt yourself.”

Shen Anan responded and put the dagger into his waist.

"Did the princess know that this trip would be dangerous?" Qingfeng felt that if that was the case, there was no point in going on the hunting trip.

"Just in case, don't worry."

"A dagger can only be used in close combat. It will be useless for long-range attacks," Qingfeng reminded.

"Um."

Shen Anan packed up and got up and left the tent.

There were not many people outside, only the palace maids and eunuchs guarding the tents, or the servants and boys. All the others went to the open space in front to watch.

The emperor's confidants who were going to accompany him were already on high alert, lined up in a long queue on the open space, surrounded by people in three layers inside and outside, it was quite a spectacular sight.

"It's not like I'm going to be on the field, so what's so interesting about it?" Mo Xiang muttered as he glanced at the people in the distance.

Shen Anan thought that Liangpin was so anxious that she should have been well prepared long ago. She didn't expect that she would only start dressing up when she arrived at her tent.

“…”

She was as anxious as a dog trying to cross the river.

Liangpin glanced at her and said, "It's such an important occasion, with all the civil and military officials and royal relatives watching, and you don't even dress up properly."

Shen Anan lowered her eyes to glance at the low-key and simple outfit, pretending not to understand the sarcasm in Liangpin's words.

"My husband is not here, so who will I show my beautiful appearance to?"

"Besides, we are a loving couple and live a happy life. We have no intention of hooking up with other men."

“…”

"What are you talking about?" Liangpin said coldly, "Women are meant to please themselves. Does dressing up nicely mean you are trying to seduce other men?"

She is the emperor's woman. If this news gets out, how will she survive?

Shen Anan looked innocent, "Didn't Lady Liangpin say that I should dress up nicely for the civil and military officials, the royal family and relatives to see?"

"...I mean, as a member of the royal family, don't lose face in your dress and bring shame to the royal family."

Shen Anan smiled faintly, "My husband is my face, I don't need to use silk and satin, gold and silver jade to show off."

“…”

But in the harem, dresses made of tribute satin and headgear awarded by the emperor are all symbols of favor and can be used to show off! !

Liangpin's face turned slightly blue, but thinking of the palace maid's reminder this morning, she had to suppress it and spoke indifferently.

"Otherwise, everyone would say that you married a good husband, and people would envy you."

Shen Anan acted shy, which made Liangpin's breathing heavier. She no longer had the heart to continue dressing up carefully.

"Your Majesty, do you think this is okay?" the palace maid who was doing her makeup asked cautiously.

Liangpin didn't even look at her, "That's it, get out."

The maid immediately withdrew.

Now she finally understood why Shen Anan was difficult to deal with. Just that mouth could make people angry to death.

Maybe it’s because I’m of the same age as her, and I’m not calm enough and can’t stand this humiliation! !

"It's getting late. Don't keep the emperor waiting. Let's go."

"Please, Madam Liangpin." Shen Anan said very politely, but her knees did not bend at all.

Liangpin sneered and walked out. She wanted to see if she could still be so arrogant when the arrow was pointing at her head! ! ! !