“Hmm…”
Shangguan Wanning was held in someone's arms and her mouth was covered. The other person's strong force made it impossible for her to even struggle.
"Ning'er, don't be afraid, it's me."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned.
The familiar voice sounded in her ears, making her think she was hallucinating.
Mu Jingrui slowly loosened his grip and gently turned Shangguan Wanning's body over so that they were facing each other.
The cold moonlight shone through the cracks in the rockery. In the dim environment, the two people looked at each other and stared at each other for a long time.
"Ning'er..." Mu Jingrui covered Shangguan Wanning's cheek with his hand and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Shangguan Wanning was trembling with excitement. She threw herself into Mu Jingrui's arms and tightly grasped his collar.
Mu Jingrui increased the strength of his arms, letting her feel his warmth, and gently stroked her long hair.
"Ning'er, I'll take you away. Don't worry, everything will be fine..."
Shangguan Wanning leaned in Mu Jingrui's arms, and her mood gradually calmed down.
She came out of Mu Jingrui's arms and looked up at him.
"You... why are you here? Aren't you escorting the prince to Mingdu City?"
"Originally, yes, but if you don't bring Xiao Zhenting back, he will marry you, and I..." Mu Jingrui clenched his fists, "I won't let you marry someone else."
Shangguan Wanning's mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, and she didn't know whether she was happy or sad.
"Ning'er, stop talking, let's go."
Mu Jingrui pulled Shangguan Wanning and was about to leave. Only then did Shangguan Wanning see that his arm was bleeding.
“No…I can’t…”
"You don't believe me?"
Shangguan Wanning shook her head.
She took out a handkerchief to bandage Mu Jingrui's wound and whispered, "You are a skilled martial artist, so of course you can come and go freely in the palace. But even so, you can't avoid some superficial injuries. However, I don't know martial arts at all. You can't leave with me...
"I have arranged for someone to pick you up. Ning'er, no matter what happens, I will protect you and allow you to leave the palace safely."
Shangguan Wanning held Mu Jingrui's hand tightly. Her action made Mu Jingrui feel the long-lost dependence.
"It's too risky. What if...what if something happens to you, then I..." Shangguan Wanning didn't want Mu Jingrui to get hurt for saving her, not to mention, "Jingrui, I can't just leave like this. Brother Yao...I can't just abandon him."
"Sun Jinyao also fell into Xiao Zhenting's hands?"
In fact, this seems to be expected.
"The prince has arrived."
A eunuch's shrill shout was heard in the distance.
Shangguan Wanning looked in the direction of the sound. She didn't expect Xiao Zhenting to come over tonight.
"Jingrui, go away now, don't worry about me. Go back to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. In the future... you will be made a marquis and become a prime minister, and your future will be bright."
After saying that, Shangguan Wanning withdrew her hand and was about to leave.
Mu Jingrui grabbed her wrist again, stared into her eyes and said firmly: "Take care of yourself. Hold on for one more day. I am here, and I will not let you be manipulated and controlled by Xiao Zhenting."
Shangguan Wanning nodded gently. Mu Jingrui couldn't suppress his inner longing for her. He kissed her lips deeply, then he crossed the rockery and left using his lightness skills.
Shangguan Wanning calmed herself down, took a few deep breaths, and walked out from behind the rockery, just in time to meet Xiao Zhenting who was coming towards her.
"It's cold and windy outside, why aren't you in the room?"
Xiao Zhenting walked towards Shangguan Wanning and found that her eyes were a little red, and he couldn't help but frowned.
"Go back now." Shangguan Wanning's attitude remained cold.
Xiao Zhenting followed her footsteps, then signaled to his trusted subordinate to check behind the rockery.
"I just heard there's an assassin here? You're not scared, are you?"
"I didn't see any assassins. I've seen thousands of soldiers fighting on the battlefield. What's there to be afraid of?"
"That's good. I don't want any more accidents to happen before our wedding."
Shangguan Wanning stopped at the door, turned around and looked at Xiao Zhenting, and said coldly: "If you really don't want anything unexpected, then please go back. According to the rules, we shouldn't meet again before marriage. There are many gossips in the palace, and I don't want others to say that our Shangguan girl is ignorant."
Xiao Zhenting certainly understood, but...
He had an inexplicable longing for Shangguan Wanning, and he even wanted to get her immediately.
He tried his best to suppress this impulse.
"Well, you should rest early."
Xiao Zhenting left with his entourage. Shangguan Wanning walked into the room and quickly closed the door. She seemed to have collapsed and sat on the ground in a trance.
Mu Jingrui said he would come and take her away, what will he do?
Mu Jingrui reunited with his men who had sneaked into the palace together, and they all returned to the remote inn where they were staying.
"Master Mu, based on the current situation, Xiao Zhenting has made sufficient preparations. The day after tomorrow will be his coronation ceremony, and the entire capital will be heavily guarded. It may not be easy for us to fight our way out with the young lady."
Huo Gang and his men walked around the palace but had no idea where to start.
Mu Jingrui frowned slightly. Now, in addition to saving Shangguan Wanning, he also had to take Sun Jinyao away.
This undoubtedly increases the difficulty.
"who?"
A sharp light flashed in Mu Jingrui's eyes, and he grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it out.
With a "bang", fragments flew everywhere.
Everyone rushed out, and under the moonlight, stood a petite and thin figure.
A man was dressed in black, with his long hair loose and his eyebrows raised on his delicate face.
Huo Gang's heart suddenly tightened.
"It's you?" Mu Jingrui was a little surprised. "Princess... No, it's Concubine Xian. You came here so late at night. What can I do for you?"
Ge Shuyan and Huo Gang's eyes met, and thousands of words instantly came to their throats.
She secretly clenched her fists and reminded herself to concentrate.
She looked at Mu Jingrui, pretended to be calm, and said, "I'm here to help you realize your wish."
"Help me? How?"
"I know you want to rescue Shangguan Wanning. I can help you."
"What are the conditions?"
Since she was able to follow them here, then, rather than being friends, Mu Jingrui would rather kill her.
"The virtuous concubine will soon disappear from this world. I hope that General Mu can give Ge Shuyan a place to settle down."
Mu Jingrui was slightly stunned.
Ge Shuyan's condition is quite strange.
"General Mu, you can listen to my plan first. After listening, you can decide whether to cooperate with me."
Mu Jingrui stared at Ge Shuyan, trying to find some clues in her eyes.
However, Ge Shuyan was calm and composed, and his eyes were like a pool of clear water.
"Okay, Princess, please come in."
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