"Don't worry, this will all pass quickly..."

"My lady, Sister Juxiang from the main courtyard has come to tell you that it's late and the princess should rest early."

Ning Bao raised an eyebrow and gave Shen Muyang a meaningful look. Oh dear! Have her parents discovered Shen Muyang?

Come to think of it, her father is the Prince of Zhenbei, who commands a large army. He has always attached great importance to the defense of Ning'an Pavilion. Shen Muyang came several times at night, so it seems that her father probably knows about it.

"Brother Muyang, I've remembered what you said. I'll discuss it with Mother first thing tomorrow morning. You should go back and rest, otherwise my father might come and arrest you."

Shen Muyang nodded helplessly.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. You should get some rest too."

After leaving the Prince's Mansion, Shen Muyang did not leave immediately. Instead, he climbed a large tree not far away and looked in the direction of Ning'an Pavilion with a hint of reluctance.

The Second Prince sent word today that there is something to discuss tomorrow.

He had a premonition that he might have to leave Beijing on business again.

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The next morning, Ningbao repeated what Shen Muyang had said to Su Jingshu, who smiled upon hearing it.

"I didn't expect your father and Mu Yang to be so in sync. Your father also told me to ask Yun Rou to take you out of the city for a few days."

Ning Bao frowned upon hearing Su Jingshu's words.

"Mother, even Father said so, it seems that something really is going to happen in the capital."

A servant was sent to inform Gu Yunrou, and Ning Bao and Su Jingshu packed some changes of clothes.

Ning Bao even put a lot of the food and dishes from the kitchen into the storage talisman.

They packed their things and prepared to leave the city to seek refuge.

Unfortunately, before she even left the palace, palace servants arrived with invitations from Consort Liu, inviting the women of various families to come to the palace to enjoy flowers and tea.

Su Jingshu and Ning Bao frowned simultaneously.

"Ningbao, this matter is not simple. Once we enter the palace, don't run around. Stay behind your mother."

Your Aunt Gu should have someone invite you too. Since you can't go outside the city, let's meet at the palace.

Your father and the others haven't finished their court session yet, so we can only improvise.

However, you need to talk to your uncle and tell them to stay put and not worry. Your father has arranged for people to stay on that estate.

There will be no danger as long as a large army doesn't arrive.

Ning Bao nodded solemnly.

"Mother, I understand. I've sent Leng Shuang over to Uncle's place."

Then Ning Bao took out some pills and handed them to Su Jing Shu.

"Mother, here are antidote pills and sleeping pills. Please take some of both."

I have a feeling that something is wrong today, so I'll be extra careful about what I eat and use after entering the palace.

We should try not to eat anything from the palace. If we get hungry, we should eat our own food...

Originally, Su Jingshu wanted to give Ning Bao some advice, but in the end, she became the one who was given advice.

However, seeing her daughter's earnest instructions warmed Su Jingshu's heart, but at the same time, she also sensed danger...

Ning Bao sent Leng Shuang out of the manor to find Xue Junshan and Liu Qingru, telling them to stay on the estate without worry, as it was safer outside the city than inside.

The people from the palace had been waiting at the mansion. Today, Ningbao and the others only had one choice: to go to the palace.

They were getting impatient watching Ning Bao and her daughter dawdle, but unfortunately, they dared not say anything in their anger.

Consort Liu had instructed that the Princess and the County Princess must be invited into the palace, or they would lose their heads.