"Brother, do you really have no feelings for Xinxi at all?" Nan Wusi asked. Xinxi is such a wonderful girl.
“Miss Ouyang is a good girl.” Nan Wufeng did not answer the question directly.
After listening, Nan Wusi clicked his tongue. Okay, he'd already given her the "good guy" card, so he didn't ask any more questions.
The next day, Nan Wusi and Nan Wuyu came to the city gate to see off their parents and elder brother.
"Father, Mother, please take good care of yourselves over there and be sure to stay safe." Nan Wusi repeatedly emphasized the word "safety".
"Alright, how come our Sisi has become so fussy and nagging as she's grown up?" Jiang Zhirou smiled and patted Nan Wusi's head, a gesture she'd recently taken to doing.
"Hehe, Wusi is also showing filial piety, so please listen to her, Madam," Nan Tianba said, putting his arm around Jiang Zhirou.
"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, I've made several sets of clothes for you. You can take them with you and change into them when you get there." Nan Wusi asked Ye Zi to bring out three packages containing the clothes she had selected from the system shop yesterday.
"Okay, thank you, Third Sister." Nan Wufeng took the package and put it into the car, which was already full of things.
"Sisi, we have to go. You must listen to your grandmother and second brother at home, okay? Don't keep causing trouble." Jiang Zhirou was also very reluctant to part with Nan Wusi.
"Yes." Nan Wusi nodded. "I'm very obedient now, Mother, don't worry."
"Wu Si, you must remember to practice your martial arts regularly. Don't let your business cause you to neglect them, understand?" Nan Tianba also instructed.
"Yes, Father, I won't fall behind." Nan Wusi nodded obediently. She quite liked practicing martial arts, but because she always had missions, she rarely had time to practice.
Nan Wuyu was already used to such separations and didn't say much. Nan Tianba and Jiang Zhirou were also very relieved about their sensible second son and didn't give him any further instructions, only nodding.
Nan Wufeng put his arm around Nan Wuyu's shoulder. He knew his second brother was under a lot of pressure, but he also knew his second brother was talented.
After the family said goodbye, Nan Tianba and Nan Wufeng mounted their horses, while Jiang Zhirou boarded the carriage, ready to set off.
At this moment, Ouyang Jiangli rushed over, panting, and called out, "Brother Nan."
Nan Wufeng saw Ouyang Jiangli trot up to his horse.
"Brother Nan, take these snacks with you on your journey." Ouyang Xinxi carefully handed over a beautifully crafted food box.
Nan Wufeng dismounted and took the food box.
"Thank you, Miss Ouyang."
"You're welcome. Be careful on the road." Ouyang Xinxi was a little shy; her actions today had been quite bold.
"We're about to set off, Miss Ouyang, please return." Nan Wufeng was also a little embarrassed, especially since his family was watching with teasing expressions.
"Hmm." Ouyang Xinxi looked disappointed and responded softly, then retreated to Nan Wusi's side.
Nan Wufeng gave the food box to Jiang Zhirou and asked his mother to put it away, as it would be inconvenient for him to carry it while riding a horse.
So Nan Tianba and his group set off.
Meanwhile, Nan Wusi and his group watched their departing figures with a sense of loss.
"Xinxi, let's go back too." Nan Wusi looked at Ouyang Xinxi.
"Okay." Ouyang Xinxi nodded, feeling a little empty inside.
“Xinxi, you and your elder brother…” Nan Wusi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Sisi, I know everything in my heart." Ouyang Xinxi looked at Nan Wusi. She knew that the possibility of the two of them being together was extremely small, but she did not intend to give up. Now that Nan Wufeng had left the capital, she also had her own things to do.
"It's good that you understand. I also don't want you to get hurt." Nan Wusi didn't want the two of them to become estranged because of this.
“Sisi, there’s something else I want to ask you, it’s about Ouyang Jiangli,” Ouyang Xinxi suddenly said.
"Let's discuss this further in my courtyard." Nan Wusi looked around, afraid that someone might be overheard.
So the group returned to the General's Mansion in silence. Nan Wusi then led Ouyang Xinxi to his courtyard.
"Xinxi, what do you want to ask about Ouyang Jiangli?" Nan Wusi asked, not understanding why Ouyang Xinxi would suddenly think of asking her.
“I’ve been thinking about all the things that have happened recently, and I’ve also been observing Ouyang Jiangli’s daily routine.”
“I’ve noticed that every now and then, Ouyang Jiangli leaves the Prime Minister’s residence and goes to a courtyard, where he stays for an entire afternoon. But I can’t find out whose courtyard it is,” Ouyang Xinxi recounted her observations over this period of time.
"Didn't you see anyone go in?" Nan Wusi thought to herself, who else could Ouyang Jiangli have gone to meet but Crown Prince Xiao Mu?
Ouyang Jiangli shook his head and said, "I've never seen anyone go in, whether it's the front door or the back door."
"That's strange." Nan Wusi was also puzzled. Logically speaking, even if he were to meet Xiao Mu, he shouldn't be unable to see him.
“I was thinking that last time at Tingfeng Water Pavilion, it would be impossible for Ouyang Jiangli to have booked a private room given her status. She must have someone of high status and power behind her. I just wanted to ask if you know anything about it, since you have more information channels than I do.” Ouyang Xinxi was also thinking that Nan Wusi had a good relationship with the ladies and young women in these aristocratic circles and might have heard some gossip.
“I suspect that person might be the Crown Prince,” Nan Wusi said directly.
“No wonder, now I know why Ouyang Jiangli wanted to replace me so much.” Ouyang Xinxi had never understood why Ouyang Jiangli would target her in every way. It turned out that he wanted the position of the legitimate daughter to climb up to the position of the Crown Princess.
"She really dares to think that far." A ruthless glint appeared in Ouyang Xinxi's eyes.
Nan Wusi was also somewhat alarmed by the change in Ouyang Xinxi's eyes. Indeed, hatred can make people grow stronger.
"Xinxi, don't be too anxious. Ouyang Jiangli is not so easy to deal with," Nan Wusi advised. She didn't want Ouyang Xinxi to do anything irrational in order to deal with Ouyang Jiangli.
“Of course I know that.” Ouyang Xinxi looked at Nan Wusi, a hint of melancholy in her eyes: “However, I now suspect that my mother’s death was suspicious.”
"Is there any evidence?" Nan Wusi wasn't very clear about the Prime Minister's wife's affairs. In the original story, the Prime Minister's first wife had already passed away when the female lead appeared. If it really was related to the female lead, that would be terrifying.
"I haven't found it yet, and I only have a suspicion." Ouyang Xinxi shook her head; she could only explore and uncover it herself.
"Then you must be careful." Nan Wusi could only say that she couldn't get involved in the affairs of the Prime Minister's mansion and could only worry anxiously. Everything depended on Ouyang Xinxi herself.
"Next week is my grandmother's birthday banquet. Sisi, do you want to come? I specially got the banquet arranged by my grandmother." Ouyang Xinxi has been going to her grandmother's place every day these days, wanting to get involved in the family affairs.
“Then I definitely have to attend.” Nan Wusi nodded; she had to show her support at the banquet her sisters were organizing.
"Thank you, Sisi," Ouyang Xinxi suddenly said.
"You're welcome." Nan Wusi gave a big smile.
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