What surprised Cheng Ying was that, today, the little girl had mastered all the medical skills and pipa he had taught her, and she looked a lot like his junior sister.

In the distant fragrant flower stream, the little girl's figure had been hidden by the lush plum blossoms of various colors on the branches. Cheng Ying withdrew his gaze, rubbing the sandalwood Buddhist beads on his wrist between his fingers, with a thoughtful look in his eyes. He was thinking about how likely it was that a little girl of seven or eight years old would hide her incompetence in front of him.

In short, it's very interesting.

Cheng Ying flew out of the waterside pavilion and returned to the attic on the top floor of the Nian Qu Tower. Xia Ning was still standing respectfully by her side. Glancing at the curve at the corner of Du Gong's lips, Xia Ning could see that Du Gong was in a very good mood at the moment, as if he had found something fun. Usually, in such a situation, it did not seem to be a good thing for the person being made fun of.

Just now, the Governor heard the sound of a pipa in the garden and left abruptly. I guess the person playing the pipa was the one whom the Governor thought was making fun of him.

Cheng Ying was indeed in a good mood. She leaned back on the rosewood chair and said lazily, "How do you like the pipa music you just heard?"

Xia Ning bowed his head and thought carefully before answering, "Although I am not familiar with music, I also feel that the tune is quiet and gentle."

Cheng Ying chuckled, the corners of her eyes slightly raised, seemingly smiling, but there was loneliness in the depths of her evil phoenix eyes.

It was only about 60% similar, but his finger movements were unfamiliar and he still lost his concentration.

So many years have passed, but he still has a glimmer of hope and wishful thinking. After waiting for ten years, he still hasn't been able to get Jiaojiao. Everyone says that he is in power and can make anything he wants. But who knows that Cheng Ying has never cared about tremendous power. The only person he wants most in this world is her.

He searched high and low, but could not find what he wanted.

Cheng Ying narrowed his eyes slightly, "I haven't visited Zhang Daoling for many days. Is he still alive?"

Xia Ning replied, "Still alive."

Cheng Ying snorted coldly, "He has a long life!" Thinking of how he had been deceived by Zhang Daoling and had waited in Fahua Temple for ten years, he smiled coldly, "It's time to go visit him, so that he won't live too comfortably and live longer than me!"

Xia Ning remained silent and did not dare to say anything.

Zhang Daoling was an alchemist. He was quite famous a few years ago, but nowadays few people probably know his name.

This man was quite courageous. He had the guts to coax the governor into staying in the Fahua Temple for several years. Xia Ning didn't know why the governor didn't take his life, but just kept him imprisoned in a dark cell and tortured him occasionally.

After all, not everyone can guess what the Dugong is thinking. Xia Ning believes that the Dugong may not want Zhang Daoling to die too easily. Only by keeping him alive can he make him neither live nor die.

Seeing Cheng Ying pick up the secret letter on the table, Xia Ning said, "Ji Wudao has taken control of the military power of the two major military camps in Xuanfu, and he wants to swallow up the Datong military camp."

Cheng Ying finished reading the secret letter and asked, "Can you find out where Xiao Ning is?"

"The spies haven't found out yet." Xia Ning said.

"No need to investigate. He should be in Datong. Ji Wudao and Shen Tian framed him and put him in prison. He will not watch the military power of Datong military camp being taken over by Ji Wudao." Cheng Ying said lightly.

"Do you want to help Ji Wudao take down the three generals of Xuanfu?" Xia Ning said, "Prime Minister Shen sent people to Madam Wushuang's courtyard and sent a lot of gifts. It should be for this matter."

Cheng Ying sneered. Did Shen Tian really think he was a man who was blinded by lust? It depends on who the person is. It's just a shadow. He really overestimated the importance of this shadow!