Chapter 75 I Believe in You
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Xiao Ning dressed very low-key.
Wearing linen clothes and a bamboo hat, no one would pay much attention to him when he walked on the street.
When I came to the wood carving stall, I saw an old man holding a carving knife and squinting his eyes as he carved a little rabbit.
Xiao Ning knocked on the table, and the old man looked up. "Pick whatever you like. If you want a statue, it'll cost three taels of silver."
"Old sir, a few days ago my wife and I asked for a small statue to be carved. We have already paid the money. Please let us come back in three days to pick it up."
Xiao Ning lifted her hat, and after the old man saw her face clearly, he said "Oh" and took out a wooden box from under the stall.
Open it and hand it to Xiao Ning.
"Sir, please inspect the goods."
Xiao Ning picked up the two wooden sculptures. The old man had great craftsmanship. He carved the figures so lifelike, with fluttering clothes, that they looked as if they were alive.
Even the princess's expression at the time was carved out.
“It’s so beautiful!”
Xiao Ning looked at the stall and bought a pair of little rabbits, stuffed them into a box and took them home together.
When she met patrolmen on the road, she pulled down her hat, turned into the alley, and quietly avoided those people.
Xiao Ning hummed a little tune and entered through the side door of Shuyuxuan.
Shang Xi was sitting under the osmanthus tree in the yard, his eyes looking towards the door.
As the door opened, their eyes met.
Seeing her come back, Shang Xi breathed a sigh of relief and turned his gaze to look at the beauties rehearsing dance in the corridor in the distance.
Xiao Ning glanced over there, then looked away and strode towards Shang Xi.
She opened the box, put it on the table, and pushed it towards Shang Xi.
"Look, that old man's craftsmanship is truly top-notch. Just look at how this wooden statue doesn't look like you! He even managed to carve out 70% of your expression. It's truly amazing!"
Xiao Ning sighed.
Shang Xi: "What does awesome mean?"
Xiao Ning: "...Uh, just praising the old man for being so awesome!"
Shang Xi said "Oh" and took the wooden sculpture out of the box. "Why do you always come up with so many new words?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
It's over!
The princess has been in such a good mood recently that she has become too proud of herself!
Xiao Ning scratched his cheek, "Uh... ahem, I just said it casually, it felt more appropriate to the situation."
Shang Xi lowered his eyes, flipping through the wood carving in his hand, and said nonchalantly: "Really? What about allicin? Did you just say that casually?"
"Of course not. Allicin... I saw it in an ancient book. I thought it was interesting at the time, so I wrote it down. I never thought it would save my life today."
Shang Xi raised his eyes, half-smiling, "Did you really see it in an ancient book?"
Xiao Ning said without a trace of guilt: "Of course, can I really lie to the princess?"
Shang Xi raised the corners of his lips and chuckled: "I believe you."
Xiao Ning: “…”
True faith or false faith?
But the princess had already brushed aside the topic and held up the wood carving. "This wood carving is indeed well carved."
Xiao Ning: "As long as the princess likes it."
"These two little rabbits look very cute. If you like them, Princess, please accept them."
Shang Xi picked up the two little rabbits and placed them in his palms. They were indeed very cute, and the fur on their bodies looked like real ones.
It is estimated that even the imperial engravers might not have such skills.
Shang Xi put the little rabbit into a box and placed it next to the wooden sculpture of his portrait. "Thank you for your kindness, my Lord."
Seeing Shang Xi accept it, Xiao Ning's lips curled up, "As long as you like it."
…
Yuan Shao asked people to buy a lot of things.
He had his men pad the newly bought carriage again and again, fearing that it would shake the princess a little.
As for other food, daily necessities and clothing, we buy the best.
Wrap it up and put it in the car.
On the day of leaving, Yuan Shao told Xiao Ning: "Protect Her Royal Highness the Princess and don't let her get hurt."
Xiao Ning: "That's for sure!"
After all, she was the wife she married according to the three books and six ceremonies.
She must be well protected, so why would this outsider who doesn't even dare to confess his feelings have the right to give her instructions?
Yuan Shao reminded him again, "The cabinet under the small table in the carriage contains the clothes prepared for Her Royal Highness the Princess. The first drawer on the left contains snacks for the Princess to satisfy her cravings. The second drawer..."
You keep on rambling on and on, huh?
Xiao Ning interrupted him impatiently, "Alright, I got it. You're so long-winded. We can figure it out ourselves!"
All the things were prepared for the princess, and she didn't even take anything with her.
Still talking to her here!
Go tell the princess.
coward!
Yuan Shao: “…”
Yuan Shao was very unhappy with Xiao Ning's attitude, but he was patient and reminded her: "The princess has no maids around her, so you should take good care of her."
Xiao Ning: “…”
Xiao Ning was so angry that he almost laughed.
It's so interesting that he, a secret admirer who can't even be considered a mistress, actually appointed her, the legal husband?
The favored Master Mu in the princess's mansion was also very polite when he saw her.
As soon as Shang Xi walked out, he saw Xiao Ning glaring at Yuan Shao angrily.
"What's wrong?"
Xiao Ning restrained his expression and extended his hand to Shang Xi: "Nothing, let's go, my lady, let's go home."
Shang Xi: “…”
He hesitated for a moment, put his hand on Xiao Ning's sleeve, and got into the carriage with her help.
Xiao Ning followed him into the car.
Before entering the carriage, Xiao Ning glanced at Yuan Shao and snorted, "You deserve to be single!"
The carriage turned around and drove out from the side door of Shuyuxuan.
Yuan Shao subconsciously took two steps forward.
Then he stopped again and watched the carriage go farther and farther away until it gradually disappeared from his sight.
Although the search personnel had been withdrawn, there were still people checking everyone at the door.
The driver got off the carriage, handed a purse to the guard, and said with a smile, "My son would like to invite you to have some tea. Please do me a favor."
The guard took the purse, which was heavy.
He opened his mouth and took a look. It was white, at least a dozen taels.
The guard's attitude immediately became warm, "Sir, where are you going? Do you have a travel permit..."
The driver took out the pass prepared by Yuan Shao.
It was heading to Shengjing.
He spent more than ten taels at a time, and he was going to Shengjing.
The guards became more respectful.
only……
He said to the driver in a low voice, embarrassed, "Brother, do you know what happened a few days ago?"
The driver was puzzled: "What's the matter?"
"Someone injured the son of the county magistrate a few days ago, and they haven't caught him yet. Although everyone has evacuated in the past two days, our superiors have instructed us to carefully check everyone leaving the city..."
The driver frowned, "But my wife is also in the carriage. What if there's a collision..."
"Don't worry, little brother. I know my limits. Just tell your host to lift the curtains. I'll just take a look from a distance."
The driver frowned, thought for a moment, then turned around and walked to the window to report to the two men.
After getting permission, the coachman walked to the front and lifted the curtain.
Shang Xi lowered his eyes and read a book in his hand.
Xiao Ning held a cup of hot tea in his hand and blew on it gently.
The moment the car curtain opened, she looked over here.
The portrait that was originally searched was drawn by the painter based on the description of the young man in gorgeous clothes, and it was only four or five percent similar.
It was just a quick glance, and he couldn't see their entire faces. Coupled with the two men's imposing manner, the guard didn't recognize them at all.
People also looked at it, and the guard raised his hand, signaling other guards to open the city gate.
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