Chapter 156 Green Tea Prince

"You are disobeying the emperor's order." Princess Xuan couldn't help but lower her voice. Although she knew that Sanlang liked Ning Si in his heart, she never thought that he could be so bold as to covet the marriage bestowed by the emperor himself.

Disobeying the imperial order is a capital crime.

Zong Si's expression did not change at all, and he was still calm and composed: "The emperor wants me to die, and now I am back alive, isn't that also disobeying his order?"

Princess Xuan was speechless.

She had some resentment towards Emperor Jingwen in her heart, so when she learned that he was seriously ill, she just felt that it was retribution.

"You don't have to worry. When the fourth young lady marries us in the future, the Duke's Mansion will naturally treat her wholeheartedly. With me here, no one in this palace will be able to bully her." Princess Xuan pondered for a moment and chose to compromise.

This palace is full of calculations. It is better to follow his son's wishes. Ning Si saved him, so he is not isolated and helpless in that situation. How can Sanlang let her go now?

He seems calm and self-possessed, extremely rational, but deep down he is a very sentimental person.

Even as a mother, she couldn't keep him safe under such circumstances.

Princess Xuan was also grateful to Ningfu.

"You and she are also extremely predestined. The fourth lady went to Huaishuo and happened to save you."

Zong Si didn't say anything, fearing that Ning Fu had made an excuse to go to Huaishuo just for him.

In the past six months since he parted with her, whenever he thought of this in the North, his heart would soften uncontrollably.

In this world, not only is there no woman better than her, but even among men, no one can compare to her.

"Please trouble my mother to help me with the affairs of Hua'an Prefecture. If I go, I'm afraid it will cause misunderstanding." Zong Si said indifferently.

Seeing that he was still willing to trouble her, Princess Xuan finally let go of her worries. Ah He's father had helped him a lot in his affairs, and Zong Si would make proper arrangements for the official reward.

However, in order to win people's hearts, private interactions are essential, otherwise it would seem too distant.

This is to prevent misunderstanding, naturally, he is afraid that Fourth Miss Ning will misunderstand. Ah He now has some thoughts about San Lang.

"Why are you trying to avoid suspicion to this extent now?" Princess Xuan couldn't help but teased him.

"Ah He has some small thoughts, although they are not bad, but I don't want Ah Fu to be unhappy." Zong Si said.

…

Zong Ning urged Lu Xingzhi for a long time, but he didn't leave.

Lian Zongduo felt embarrassed to stay any longer, but he still sat upright in the hall, and even ate nuts, which was a rare occurrence for him, and only ate almonds.

Zong Ning saw this and said, "My third brother also only eats almonds. You and he have the same taste."

Lu Xingzhi looked at her, and the corners of his mouth seemed to rise slightly for a moment, but when he looked at her again, he was indifferent again: "Miss Ning is very observant."

"Of course I remember my third brother's preferences."

"Well, when the prince made you unhappy, you deliberately picked some food that was contrary to his preferences, and then pretended that you didn't mean it, and took revenge on him in such a cowardly way." Lu Xingzhi said.

Zong Ning couldn't help but widen his eyes. He didn't know when he had noticed all this. Now he was afraid that his brother would know, so he eagerly said, "Mr. Lu, please don't tell my third brother."

Lu Xingzhi did not agree with her.

Zong Ning still wanted to negotiate with him, but Zong Si came over at this time.

The men looked at each other and knew each other's attitude clearly.

Lu Xingzhi obviously knew that Zong Si had something to talk to him about, so he stayed, and Zong Si was also obviously clear that Lu Xingzhi must know what he was thinking.

Zong Ning also understood that Lu Xingzhi did not leave because his brother had something to say to him. After a pause, he took the opportunity to leave.

Just as Lu Xingzhi was about to stand up and salute, Zong Si said calmly: "No need to salute, just sit down."

No words for a moment.

"Do you remember what I said to you in Dazhou?" Zong Si said in a very light voice.

If you touch her, I will kill you.

Lu Xingzhi showed no fear at all and said calmly: "I have also said that as long as she is willing and as long as you can protect her, I have no intention of competing with you for her. All I want is for her to follow her heart and be safe and happy."

It's just that he doesn't trust others. Meng Ze is plotting against Ning Zhenyuan's promotion now, and has good relations with General Ye and King Jin. Only Zong Si is the one who can possibly protect her, and this is out of trust in himself.

Of course, he didn't trust him until the Nymph rescued him.

"Now, Prince, has fallen in love with her?" Lu Xingzhi asked.

He had asked this question countless times, but he either avoided it or felt that he was not qualified to know his thoughts. Even when he occasionally showed his love, Lu Xingzhi felt that it was far from enough.

It was far from enough for him to feel at ease handing over his Afu to him.

If Zong Si is not good enough to Afu, and he dies one day, what will she do? Will she suffer the pain of her previous life again?

Lu Xingzhi knew himself too well. If he was not devoted enough, he would not care much about feelings after his father and brother assassinated him.

This time, Zong Si said frankly and seriously: "I like her very much."

"I could die for her"

"If it really comes to that, as a man, I will give her my chance to live."

"Then how does the prince deal with the Duke's Mansion?" Lu Xingzhi's attitude seemed aggressive.

Zong Si did not seem to think this was a problem. He looked at him and said in a deep voice, "The Duke's Mansion is her family, so I will naturally treat them as my own. Madam Ning and Lord Ning are so sincere to her, so I think they will be very good to their son-in-law."

Lu Xingzhi couldn't help but pause, frowned at first, and then smiled as if relieved.

Zong Si in this life is not as cold-blooded as himself.

He is him, and he is not him.

He is lucky.

"My engagement with Fourth Miss Ning is just a temporary solution. If the prince can get her back, I will naturally be willing to withdraw." Lu Xingzhi said, "I want to see the prince and Fourth Miss happy more than anyone else in the world."

Zong Si looked at him calmly, as if he was considering the truth of what he said.

"I'll go back home first." Lu Xingzhi said.

After he left, Zong Si glanced at the fruit plate and found that only a few almonds were missing.

…

A few days later, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Sun, was implicated in the affair between Sun Zheng and Hu and was dismissed from his post. He had to retire and return home with his family.

This matter was reported to Ning Fu, but it was Zong Si who told her.

Ning Yu now works for the Censorate. Because Sun Zheng's secret correspondence with the Hu people is under surveillance by the Censorate, he meets Zong Si quite frequently and sometimes brings Zong Si to the Duke's Mansion.

Ning Yu was also curious as to why the prince agreed without hesitation when he invited him. If he said it was because of his fourth sister, his fourth sister was already engaged now.

However, being close to the prince was not a bad thing, so he did not say much.

When Ning Fu met Zong Si, it was he who came to visit the palace through Ning Yu's invitation.

"You wanted to become successful with the help of your grandson's blood, but now you have nothing because of your grandson's blood. You deserve it. The current situation of the Sun family is all their own fault." Ning Fu said.

Zong Si said: "Your eldest brother has always held an idle position. It will not be easy for him to move up in the future. What are your plans?"

Ning Fu didn't know why he had the time to meddle in other people's business, so she said casually: "Then the prince, please help to arrange it."

If not, why bother asking.

Zong Si pondered for a moment, then said: "Let him come to work beside me. I can naturally find someone to take care of him if he gets into trouble in his official position."

"That is the territory of Duke Qing, Lord Xie." Ning Fu was not surprised at all, as he also had spies and connections in the Censorate.

"Your brother and father are still on the same side as Meng Che on the surface. If I help your brother, it will definitely arouse suspicion. And if I help your eldest brother, others will think that it is your Ningguo Mansion. They will place their bets separately. No matter which faction they are from, no one will kill them when targeting the Ningguo Mansion." Zong Si said.

This is naturally beneficial.

And now, the Duke's Mansion, whether it is Meng Che, Meng Ze, or Meng Yuan, has contributed to the future stability.

"If your eldest brother gets promoted because of you, your eldest aunt will be very grateful to you. She cares most about her son's future. As long as you are your eldest brother's supporter, your eldest aunt will not be jealous all day long."

Nymph said: "Is this too much trouble?"

"No." How could it be troublesome to help his wife? He was only worried that she would not bother him but go to bother others.

It was just like when I went to have a casual affair with Meng Ze before.

Seeing that he was so easy to talk to, Nymph waved at him.

Zong Si just moved forward obediently.

The two of them were very close, and the scent of gardenia on his body could be clearly smelled in her nostrils.

It is hard to imagine that half a year ago, this man fell into such an embarrassing situation, so miserable that people don't want to recall it.

"My lord, you have always been against Sister Fu being with my brother. Can you be flexible now?" Ning Fu asked.

"Of course you can." Zong Si's eyes flickered. Although Ning Zheng was still working for Meng Che, it wouldn't take long. Even if he wanted to marry Fu Jiahui, Meng Che would have fallen by then. Fu Jiahui had the secret of Prince Xuan's Mansion in her hands, so it wouldn't hurt for him to know it.

Moreover, if Ning Zheng was in Fu Jiahui's hands, he would not object to himself and his sister being together. It would be extremely beneficial for him to use Fu Jiahui to check and balance him.

Zong Si lowered his head, took a sip of tea, and hid his thoughts.

"What bad plan is the prince planning?" Ning Fu thought with some vigilance.

"No," he denied.

"I have no bad intentions, why are you so guilty and drinking tea with your head down?" Ning Fu said, "Sir, can you look at me directly?"

Zong Si paused and looked up at her, but he had some thoughts in mind. As a man who has been praised since childhood, how could he not know how charming he is? He had some intention of tempting her.

Ning Fu was now thinking about Ning Zheng's matter, and she felt a little anxious, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "If the prince doesn't like my brother, we may be able to have a good talk now."

“…”

It's like throwing a wink to a blind man.

Zong Si said: "I will not touch your brother, nor will I touch the Duke's Mansion, Afu, you believe me."

Ning Fu pondered over it carefully and came to her senses, "The prince thinks that I am more handsome."

Zong Si didn't move. Although his expression was calm, only his ears turned a little red.

"It should be more handsome." Nymph commented.

The tips of Zong Si's ears turned redder again.

"Now my brother is still outside the Great Wall, just let them get along naturally, and there is no need for you to deliberately interfere," Ning Fu advised.

"Okay." Zong Si said.

"If you come to see me in the future, you will have to trouble the prince to avoid certain people. I have an engagement now. If we are discovered, the prince and I will be thrown into a pig cage." Ning Fu said.

Zong Si raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "I won't let you suffer that much."

Although he was willing to be thrown into the pig cage with her, he couldn't bear to see her die, so he thought that he had no choice but to punish the informer.

Ning Fu sighed in her heart that she was a little uncomfortable with him being so easy to talk to.

I've lived two lifetimes, and only now have I seen him look like this.

"Have the knot between sister Tongning and the princess been resolved?" Ning Fu asked again.

"Yes, it's solved." Although it was still difficult to get close to her for the time being, the resentment in his heart was gone, and all this was thanks to Nymph's persuasion.

"After all, the palace is the prince's home. Don't separate from others because of that unpleasant thing." Ning Fu said.

What Zong Si was thinking about was how to get her into the palace as soon as possible.

He lowered his eyes. If he recovered too quickly now, she would have to persuade him to go back to the palace and come to her less often.

So Zong Si said: "Although I understand my mother and sister, I still feel a little strange at the moment. I am not as comfortable with them as before."