Rong Ning left after saying that.

The people left in the courtyard looked at each other in bewilderment.

But it was just a minor squabble between the royal father and daughter, so they didn't need to consider whether it was appropriate or not; they just did as instructed.

Ah Ying knew her master's temperament. She said she would go to His Majesty to settle the accounts, so she would definitely go. Therefore, the accounts had to be done very carefully.

She descended the steps, walked to the commander, and said calmly, "Commander Luo, the princess's residence has just been established and is still lacking in many things. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Luo Chuan nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, Miss Ying!"

"Commander Luo, you're too kind..."

Aying smiled, summoned the stewards, and asked them to make arrangements. She then spoke to Luo Chuan about some taboos concerning the two princesses, so as not to offend them.

Luo Chuan listened attentively.

Luo Chuan was no stranger to Princess Ningding, but he had never actually met her.

Or rather, in the city of Nanyang at that time, no woman was as popular as her.

She was a princess and a heroine who defended against the Great Jing, but these qualities did not seem to leave a deep impression on the people of Nanyang City.

This place was untouched by the war, and even when the northern lands were teetering on the brink of collapse, it was a scene of peace and prosperity. They could not imagine what the appearance of Princess Ningding meant when the city was about to fall.

After Princess Ningding was forced to return to Nanyang City, her achievements in the north were deliberately downplayed, and most people even thought they were rumors. After all, no woman in the Southern Dynasty for hundreds of years had ever done such a thing.

They believed that no woman in the world was capable of fighting on the battlefield and turning the tide of battle.

Now in Nanyang City, due to the deliberate manipulation and dissemination by certain individuals, few people say she is brave and fearless. Instead, they say she is violent and eccentric, lacking any manners expected of a woman, and certainly not the dignity of a princess.

Her reputation is very bad.

People in Nanyang City would shake their heads at the mention of her, and the slightly bolder noblemen would even joke about it: "I hope you marry a girl like Princess Ningding in the future."

In their eyes, His Majesty's Princess Ningding was a terrifying presence.

Luo Chuan is the emperor's confidante. She has been by the emperor's side for a long time and has accompanied him all the way to his current position. I had heard many things about her when we were in the mansion. I know that she has always been like this.

Although he has recently been kicking court officials, arguing with the emperor, and engaging in heated debates with scholars in court, cursing them mercilessly, he is indeed more insane than before. But who can blame him when those ministers have stepped on his sore spot?

He can understand.

In the past, I could only watch from afar, and the fire would never touch me. But today, it's different that this task has fallen on my shoulders.

For the next few days, they will have to follow them every step of the way, being monitored by the Imperial Guards at all times. The little princess must be unhappy, and who knows what kind of trouble she might cause.

Adhering to the principle of "better to avoid trouble than to cause trouble," Luo Chuan instructed his subordinates to do only what they needed to do and talk less for the next few days. He knew that if they offended Princess Ningding, he couldn't protect her, so they should pray for their own good fortune.

When these words reached Rong Ning and Rong Yang's ears, Rong Yang laughed heartily, which was rare for her. "Ning, I had several contacts with Commander Luo when we were at the mansion. He is a reliable person. He was just following orders. Don't make things difficult for him just because he was sent by the Emperor."

"Am I that kind of person?" Rong Ning snorted. "Why would I provoke him if he doesn't mess with me?"

After pausing, he instructed Aying, "Tell the steward to prepare a few sets of casual clothes for them, otherwise it won't look good if they go out surrounded by a bunch of imperial guards in armor."

Rong Yang asked in surprise, "Are we going out again?"

"certainly…"

"But Father..."

Rong Ning nuzzled her older sister, "Don't worry, sister. Commander Luo brought Father's message, saying that you can go wherever you want these next few days."

Go wherever you want?

This freedom, which I had never enjoyed since childhood, has now become a reality.

Her father, the emperor, perhaps truly felt guilty.

However, since things had come to this point, Rong Yang was too lazy to delve into the matter any further. She patted Rong Ning's head and said softly, "In that case, Aning... I want to eat Yunlou's fish soup."

"Okay... I'll go right away!"

The two tidied up and prepared to go out. Luo Chuan followed with his men. Although they had changed into casual clothes, they were still eye-catching.

Rong Ning looked at the huge crowd and said unhappily, "Commander Luo, there are too many people. It's very inconvenient to have so many people following us."

Luo Chuan said helplessly, "Your Highness, this is His Majesty's request, and I have no choice. If Your Highness finds it an eyesore, I will instruct them to follow from a distance, but I will personally protect Your Highnesses. Please forgive me."

"Then let's leave it at that..."

Not wanting to make things difficult for him, Rong Yang helped Rong Ning put on the veil, then put it on herself as well. "Let's go... Sister is hungry!"

Yunlou is the most popular restaurant in Nanyang City, and its prices are naturally not cheap. Most of those who can enter and leave Yunlou are either rich or noble.

The two entered the Cloud Tower, and the waiter immediately came to greet them.

“Give us a private room on the second floor,” Rong Ning said.

The waiter smiled awkwardly, "I'm sorry, ladies, all the private rooms are sold out."

Rong Ning frowned. Her elder sister was stunningly beautiful, and if she were to sit in the hall, it might cause unnecessary commotion.

At this moment, Rong Yang tugged at her, and then A Ye stepped forward, took out a token, and the waiter stared at it, his eyes widening, and quickly went to find the manager.

A moment later, the shopkeeper came rushing down from the second floor and said respectfully, "Miss...please come upstairs."

The innkeeper led them to a very private and quiet booth on the third floor.

There is an unwritten rule in Yunlou: only people of high status in Nanyang City can go up to the third floor.

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