Chapter 236: Banquet at Nanxin Palace
However, Deng Youning's last words completely dispelled all the inappropriate thoughts in the two people's minds.
"There was nothing special about our relationship before, and there was nothing special about him, but what he can give me is something that no one in the world can match."
"It's not his identity, it's just the memory between him and me that only we know."
“No one knows that during those years when I wanted to die the most, I relied on that memory to survive.”
Deng Youning couldn't help but say more to Yuan Gu.
During the years in the Valley of Ten Thousand Snakes, she faced the torture of extracting blood and refining poison all day long, and she wanted to commit suicide several times. She survived by relying on the memory of the days when she met Li Tianzhuo outside the valley.
Also because the two of them had agreed to meet again, she was reluctant to die.
Even after death in the previous life, because of this obsession, the soul did not disappear and always stayed by his side.
She knew very well how much effort both of them had put in to get to where they are today!
Of course she will cherish it even more.
"If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
"We will be leaving tomorrow, so go to bed early tonight."
Before leaving, Deng Youning did not forget to give Yuan Gu some instructions.
Yuan Gu just bowed towards her back and left disappointedly.
His fists were clenched tightly, as if his heart was filled with resentment.
"Senior sister, even if this is the case, I will find a way to get you."
"I don't care whether you like me or not, I just like you!"
He lowered his voice and muttered to himself.
Han Xian, who was hiding in the bushes, heard these words clearly. He frowned in dissatisfaction. How could anyone dare to like his cousin?
However, when his eyes fell on the snack box in his hand, he hesitated and struggled, and finally chose to give up.
His love for Ningning was no less than that for Yuan Gu, but it was not half as much as that for Li Tianzhuo.
Since she has already chosen Li Tianzhuo, I should just be a good cousin and keep a proper distance from her.
Soon.
The envoys of the two countries escorted King Si back to Yuncheng together.
Han Xian's joining surprised Deng Yan'an, Deng Youning and others.
The available land area of Nanxin is not large, and it only takes three to five days to travel from Liangcheng to Yuncheng.
During the journey, in order to prevent anyone from assassinating Si Wang, Deng Youning and Li Tianzhuo always followed him to protect him.
Yuan Gu naturally had no idea where to start.
In the end, he even gave up.
It is no longer important whether Si Wang is killed or not. What is important is that he has to carry out his next plan. Only if this plan succeeds can the senior sister be his.
In July, the water is clear, the lotus is fragrant, and the sun is shining brightly.
Unlike other places in Nanxin, Yuncheng always seems to have a huge cloud covering the sky and the sun, covering the entire city, making the city warm in winter and cool in summer, which is very refreshing.
As soon as they entered the city, the refreshing breeze blew away the heat that had been burned by the flames all the way.
After resting for a while in the post house, they would follow Yuan Gu and other envoys from Nanxin to the palace to pay homage to Emperor Nanxin.
"Come and drink some coconut water, a specialty of Yuncheng, it will cool you down and quench your thirst."
Li Tianzhuo handed Deng Youning a brown and black hairy coconut.
He bought these from a small stall he just passed by. The coconuts were freshly picked this morning and were extremely fresh.
“This is my first time drinking coconut water.”
Deng Youning took it and took a sip happily.
"Tianzhuo, why aren't there any for us?" Deng Yan'an asked.
Lord Li is so stingy that he only thinks about his sweetheart and forgets about so many colleagues in the delegation.
“Everyone gets a share!”
Li Tianzhuo shook his head helplessly. How could he not take them with him?
He asked Xiu Ming to push a cart full of coconuts, but if others wanted to drink coconut water, they had to drive one themselves, and he was not responsible for driving one for everyone.
Everyone was tense along the way, and it was only after entering the capital that they felt a little joy.
"I don't know what will happen when I enter the palace?" Han Xian said worriedly.
"No matter what he can do, should I, Dongji, be afraid that they will deliberately make things difficult for me?" Deng Youning asked sternly.
When they entered the palace later, Deng Youning also wanted to go with them.
Li Tianzhuo's identity prevented him from showing up, so he could only stay in the inn temporarily. "You two can go together. There are many capable people around our father who know the art of poison. With Ningning accompanying us, no matter what they do, it will be ineffective."
He briefly introduced the character of Emperor Nan Xin and the masters in the palace that he knew about.
One of the generals, whose name was Su, interested them very much.
Li Tianzhuo said that this general had extremely high martial arts skills, no less than General Feng, Han Qiongyue and General Han when they were young.
But unfortunately, this veteran general never saw the battlefield.
He was merely a personal guard trained by Emperor Nanxin.
Because he was favored enough, he was given the position of general.
"The show that the emperor likes to watch the most is to ask this person to compete with masters. If he takes the initiative to invite you to compete, don't agree. General Su's kung fu is far beyond your ability to match."
Li Tianzhuo gave these instructions again and again, and these words completely reflected his concern for Deng Youning alone.
He was afraid that his father would deliberately provoke Deng Youning with some words, and she would really go up with a knife.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing and I won't fight them easily."
"Besides, I will only go there disguised as my brother's maid, so I won't stand out too much."
Deng Youning patted the back of Li Tianzhuo's hand, telling him to rest assured that everything was fine.
But how could Li Tianzhuo be at ease?
He frowned. For some reason, he felt his right eyelid twitching since he entered the city this morning.
In addition to their father, Ningning and her friends might also meet King Yi.
He planned to go to Prince Yi's mansion himself and stop him so that he could not enter the palace today.
"You must remember to protect yourself and don't try to stand out..."
Li Tianzhuo is always diligent in giving instructions to Deng Youning.
No matter how much I say, it can't compare to how worried I am about her.
"Let's go. Yuan Gu's people have come to urge us three times." Deng Yan'an urged.
It's already afternoon. If we don't set off now, it will be dark by the time we enter the palace.
Although Deng Youning followed them into the palace as a maid, she was not dressed like a maid at all.
She was wearing a dress of clear blue water and green smoke. The fabric was as light as mist, and had many layers upon layers, as if green mountains were overlapping in the clouds and mist.
Coupled with her stunning beauty, it is most appropriate to describe her as a fairy.
The accessories on her head and body included coral pearls from the deep sea of Dongji and jade and agate from southern Xinjiang.
Although it does not have the bright and noble look of gold, it has a fresh and refined beauty.
It complements her overall aura and clothing.
The Nanxin Palace is similar to the East Palace in Dongji.
But it is not as luxurious as Dongji.
After all, there are not many monarchs in the world who can enjoy the same level of happiness as the former Emperor of Dongji.
Emperor Nan Xin had already prepared the banquet and asked them to take a seat as soon as they arrived.
Unfortunately, as a maid, Deng Youning could only stand and watch; she could not sit or eat.
Not to mention, Nan Xin’s food looks... quite bland.
There were countless fruits she had never heard of, and all kinds of cold dishes. Seven or eight of them were served, but none of them were hot.
She really can't get used to these.
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