Chapter 267: Really Tiger-Headed and Tiger-Brained
Since the emperor has given the order, everyone must obey it.
The palace maids, eunuchs and other servants began to pack up their things, dismantle all the tents that had just been set up, and make preparations before leaving.
The guards were also making grand preparations for the emperor's return to the palace.
Deng Youning, Li Tianzhuo and others were still staying in their own tents. The servants were not so fast in dismantling the tents, and it was not their turn yet.
They could also rest for a while in the tent, after all, everyone was very tired tonight.
Especially Deng Youning and Li Tianzhuo, they had just experienced a thrilling event.
After telling the other three what had happened, Xiu Ming also felt worried for Li Tianzhuo.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I should go in with the princess to look for you."
As Li Tianzhuo's personal bodyguard, he had long since failed in his duties.
"If I rely on you to save him, I think Lord Li will be in real danger."
Sakura teased bluntly.
Although she had known Li Tianzhuo's identity as Prince Nanxin for a long time, Ying Shi still habitually called Li Tianzhuo by his official title in Dongji.
It was as if she knew that sooner or later Prince Changle would be able to become the commander of the Dongji Silver Dragon Guard again.
Thinking back on this period of time and experiencing so much with them, Yingshi felt quite emotional.
"So, you guys are determined to raise this tiger cub?!"
Deng Yan'an was not very interested in raising animals, let alone such a dangerous beast.
"Yes, look how cute it is!"
Deng Youning likes this cute big cat more and more.
It feels warm in my arms, so cute and adorable, and really strong.
"It hasn't eaten anything and seems hungry."
"Xiuming, Yingshi, go see if there is any goat milk and bring some back for it."
Deng Youning saw the little tiger sucking its tail and felt that the little tiger looked both pitiful and cute.
After Xiu Ming and Ying Shi were ordered to leave, Deng Yan'an also made an excuse that he wanted to go see where the people who were collecting the tents had put them.
Deng Youning pursed her lips and smiled.
She knew that her cousin wanted to give herself and Li Tianzhuo more space.
Seeing Deng Yan'an walking away, Li Tianzhuo moved and sat next to Deng Youning.
"Ning Ning, I used up all the poison powder you gave me before against the West Base Killer today."
"If you have any extra, don't forget to give me some."
He first changed the subject by using this matter.
"If you want, I will give you as much as you want."
Deng Youning felt that there was no difference between her and him.
"Also, next time you must never face danger alone like you did today."
Li Tianzhuo nodded obediently, put his arms around Deng Youning's waist from behind, and murmured:
"Okay, I'll listen to you from now on."
"But today I didn't expect them to come and catch the oriole behind while the mantis stalks the cicada."
"The Xilei spy hidden in the Nanxin court must be among those who participated in the hunt."
"But I'm not sure. After they kill me, who else do they want to support to become emperor?"
"If they were other princes or royal family members, they would have already shown their talents to us, but now, they are hiding too deeply."
Li Tianzhuo knew that the water on Nanxin's side might be even deeper than when Jun Wenci and Jun Chenyi were fighting for the throne in Dongji.
After what happened tonight, he had become a little timid, fearing that those invisible forces would harm Ningning and the others.
But now he has no ability to protect Deng Youning at all.
"Ningning, your leg injury is almost healed. Why don't you go back to Dongji with your cousin and wait for me? Once I have dealt with things here and found a more suitable successor for our father, I will definitely go back to live an ordinary life with you..."
Without waiting for him to finish his chatter, Deng Youning turned around and blocked Li Tianzhuo's mouth with the claws of the tiger cub in her arms.
"What you said is nonsense. I have lived a new life. Why would I be afraid of such a small fight?"
"However, there is really no need for my cousin to accompany us through life and death. Why don't we talk to him after we return to the palace and ask him to take Yingshi back first?"
Li Tianzhuo paused and said, "That's fine."
I hope Deng Yan'an can really agree to go back.
"By the way, Ah Zhuo, I gave this little tiger a name, shall we call him 朏朏?"
"Ancient books once recorded that raising a baby can relieve worries. I hope it can bring us more joy in the future."
Deng Youning looked at the little tiger in her arms with anticipation.
This will be the first pet in her life that is not poisonous.
"As long as you like it, anything is fine!"
Li Tianzhuo touched Deng Youning's head and coaxed her softly.
He is only three years older than Deng Youning, but he always treats her like a child.
I am also a young man who has just reached the age of twenty, but I look like a father.
Deng Youning can only indulge herself a little and become temporarily worry-free in front of Li Tianzhuo.
They didn't realize that Min Nanqiu was behind the tent, listening to everything they said.
Including what Li Tianzhuo, Deng Youning and others told Deng Yan'an and the other two about their experiences in the forest.
When she heard Li Tianzhuo say that he would return to Dongji with Deng Youning sooner or later, a trace of anger arose in her heart, as if she wanted to stand up for Li Tianzhuo.
How could the future emperor of Nanxin go to other countries to serve as a minister?
It must have been Princess Dongji who instigated this!
She had never had a good impression of Deng Youning, and now she was even more resentful of her in her heart.
At this moment, the candlelight inside the tent reflected the figure outside the tent door.
A young eunuch just arrived at the door, eager to go in.
"Who?"
Deng Youning was the first to notice the eunuch.
He said in a pinched voice: "Princess, please forgive me. Your Majesty, please ask the prince to come over."
Li Tianzhuo was a little confused when he heard that they were looking for him.
He stood up from Deng Youning reluctantly.
"Perhaps your father has something important to discuss with you. Go ahead."
Only after Deng Youning persuaded him did Li Tianzhuo obediently follow the eunuch.
Seeing them walking away, Min Nanqiu also sneaked to the tent door from the back of the tent.
Her shadow was reflected on the door curtain, and Deng Youning could see it clearly.
Although it was impossible to tell who it was, it was a female figure.
"Who's outside? Come in and tell me what's going on!"
Deng Youning shouted loudly, shockingly.
Min Nanqiu was a little stunned and mistakenly thought that Deng Youning wanted to invite him in.
She lifted the door curtain and walked in with a swagger.
Under the dim candlelight, Deng Youning felt a little excited when he saw that it was her.
"Are you here to see King Changle?"
"Unfortunately, he just went out. Maybe you can see him if you go to His Majesty's place."
Deng Youning showed her a clear way.
She was really curious, why were the people of Nanxin so stubborn?
Li Tianzhuo treated her coldly, but the girl was still devoted to him.
What should Li Tianzhuo do so that she can demystify him?
He is really comparable to that shameless young Marquis Yuan who sticks to him like a dog-skin plaster!
"I'm not here to see him. I'm here to see you, Princess Dongji Deng Youning."
In front of Deng Youning, Min Nanqiu didn't need to pretend to be a lady. She could just be herself, arrogant and willful.
"oh?"
"Looking for this princess?"
Deng Youning became even more interested.
But she really couldn't stand Min Nanqiu's arrogant attitude.
Even though she had no title before and was only the second lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, no one had ever dared to look at her with such disregard.
"You Nanxin officials are really well-educated. As the daughter of a minister, even when you meet me, the Princess of Dongji, have you failed to show proper courtesy?"
"Is this the way a servant like you talk to this princess?"
"Won't you greet me?"
She picked up a green date on the table and hit Min Nanqiu on the knee.
The defenseless Min Nanqiu was hit by her and immediately bent his knees in pain.
Deng Youning then smiled with satisfaction.
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