On the other side, in the most prosperous restaurant in the capital.
Inside Room 1, Wu Qi was holding a full jar of wine and guzzling it fiercely. Half of the wine went into his stomach, and half spilled onto the floor.
"That's not how you drink wine?"
A clear yet overly familiar female voice reached Wu Qi's ears, and he subconsciously looked up and stared over.
I saw a girl wearing a veil leaning against the door.
"Who are you?" Wu Qi suddenly became alert and touched the dagger at his waist.
Years of combat experience told him that he should never let his guard down just because the opponent was a woman.
Ning Wan did not keep anyone in suspense, but directly lifted the veil and showed her true face.
When Wu Qi saw that familiar face, his breathing stopped for a moment. His throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he spoke in a choked voice, "You... are still alive?"
Ning Wan frowned slightly.
Why does it feel like Wu Qi's mood is a little off? It doesn't seem like he hates "Ning Wan", but rather like he is deeply in love with her.
"Why, are you disappointed to see me alive?" Ning Wan shook off the unrealistic thoughts in her mind and spoke again as the system reminded her. She sat down opposite Wu Qi without any hesitation.
He picked up another unopened jar of wine and started drinking.
The spicy taste went down my throat.
Ning Wan sighed happily and looked at Wu Qi, who was still slightly dazed. "Why? Do you find my beauty unattainable and want to take a closer look?"
"Don't worry, this princess is not that stingy. If you are in a good mood in the future and you want to take a look, I will still let you take a look."
Ning Wan's teasing tone made Wu Qi blush.
Ning Wan hadn't expected Wu Qi to be so easily shy. She poked Xiao Qi, who was watching the show, and said, "Xiao Qi, didn't you say the other person was a general?"
[Host, he is a general, but who says a general can't be shy?]
Wu Qi, standing by, reacted, his eyes filled with worry. "They said you were burned to death, and even your body couldn't be retrieved. I thought it was..."
"Is it true? How is that possible? Do you want to touch it? Feel the body temperature of a living person." Ning Wan stretched out her hand and held it in front of Wu Qi.
“No…No…”
Wu Qi put down the wine in his hand, looked at the hand stretched out in front of him, and quickly glanced at the shadow on the ground. "It's been so long, why are you still talking so... so frivolously!"
Wu Qi's tone clearly contained a hint of anger, but he still pretended to be serious.
[Host, are you sure you want to ask Wu Qi for help?]
"The Wu family has been loyal for three generations and has never done anything to collaborate with the enemy or betray the country. Now that Wu Yue has been beheaded in the hall, how could Wu Qi, the eldest grandson of the Wu family, let this go?"
"Besides, Ning Mu no longer has any real power. Only Wu Qi's troops can fight him. If we don't seek external help, do we have to rely on me to seduce Shen Jingyi and take his life?"
Xiao Qi: It’s not impossible…
[Host, I must remind you that in the original plot, Wu Qi also attacked Shen Jingyi, but was directly counterattacked by Shen Jingyi, becoming a part of the slap in the face.]
"You mean Wu Qi is unreliable?"
[Yes, it is better for the host to rely more on himself.]
"What are you daydreaming about?"
Wu Qi waited for a long time but didn't hear Ning Wan's sophistry. Finally, when he looked up, he found that the other party was looking at him with a smile.
Why is she still the same as before, always liking to stare at me like this?
Don’t you know that as a woman you should be more reserved?
“Bang!”
Ning Wan clapped her hands, which were waving in front of her. "Seriously, what are you going to do?"
"What should I do?" Wu Qi subconsciously retracted his hand, looking at the red patch on the back of his hand. He was thinking that he had thick skin and didn't know if Ning Wan was hurt.
"Of course it's revenge!"
"What nonsense are you talking about⊙?⊙?" Wu Qi's eyes widened, and Ning Wan was sobered up by the fright.
Wu Qi subconsciously leaned over, stretched out his long arm, and covered Ning Wan's mouth with his palm. He looked around vigilantly and only felt relieved after confirming that it was safe.
Releasing his hand, Wu Qi picked up the jar of wine and drank it again. "Walls have ears. Don't say that again."
Wu Qi didn't dare to look Ning Wan in the eye again. He knew exactly what the other party was up to at that moment.
But these things should not be borne by her.
Even if he wanted revenge, he hoped that the girl in front of him would not be involved, her hands would be clean, and her eyes would always be bright.
"When did you become so timid?"
Ning Wan stared at Wu Qi across from her, her tone slightly joking, but her eyes grew sharper.
"This is not cowardice, but a wise man who knows the times.
I will defend this kingdom for whomever I serve, as long as the people don't suffer. I can accept it."
Wu Qi's palms under the table tightened quietly, and the bulging veins were clearly visible.
"Even if the other party killed your relatives?"
What I fear most is the sudden silence in the air.
Ning Wan was not in a hurry for Wu Qi's answer, and Wu Qi was almost broken by Ning Wan's words.
How could he not care?
But what can I do?
"If the king wants his subjects to die, they must die. I thought the princess would understand this principle better than I do."
He was not clear about Shen Jingyi's strength, but how could a man who could change the country's ownership overnight with just a pair of men be a good person?
"Protect yourself and don't be so reckless again." Wu Qi finished his last sip of wine, looked at Ning Wan again, and said firmly, "Don't seek revenge on Shen Jingyi. You are no match for him. Staying alive is more important than anything else."
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