Princess Chang Le came to find Shen Ning after the late emperor's burial. As soon as she saw him, she rushed over and kissed him fiercely several times.
"Ahhh, my Aning, I really... how could I have met such a wonderful person like you?"
After suppressing their excitement for many days, they could finally let it all out at this moment.
Li Xuan gained fame for killing the traitorous Prince Zhao and the sixth prince, and now she commands the Imperial Guards as a woman.
Although it was exhausting and she had to be on high alert every day, she had never felt so useful.
Her lifelong martial arts skills finally found a purpose, a group of imperial guards were at her command, and most importantly, she became the commander of the imperial guards as a woman, and no one dared to say that she was unworthy.
She never dreamed that her life could have such a possibility.
The new emperor has just ascended the throne and is currently busy with funeral arrangements. The matter of bestowing titles and rewards has not yet been discussed, but she will surely receive everything she desires.
She absolutely adores Shen Ning.
His smile was anything but elegant; his eyes were full of joy as he patted Shen Ning's head, utterly delighted: "How can your little brain be so mischievous?"
The plan was for her to first help the Sixth Prince escape from prison, demonstrating her support. Then, posing as the daughter-in-law of Prime Minister Luo, she would infiltrate the rebel army and seize the opportunity to kill Prince Zhao. Afterward, Qin Zhuo's men would escort her to safety, then deliver her to the Sixth Prince to curry favor, lowering his guard and giving him confidence. This would make him believe that Prince Qi and the Zhong family supported him, causing him to become arrogant and insist on not surrendering. Then, she could kill someone and gain merit.
This series of steps, with Shen Ning providing the ideas and Qin Zhuo fully cooperating, allowed her to shine and reach a height she had never imagined. It was simply amazing.
Shen Ning did all this with only one request: that Prince Zhao and the Sixth Prince not be allowed to live.
Li Xuan knew that if Prince Zhao and the Sixth Prince were to survive, they would definitely hate her, the princess who had acted as a spy for both sides. Shen Ning had done it all for her sake.
"Alright, you're a commander now, how can you still be so unsteady?"
"You earned all of this through your own abilities; I'm just giving you advice."
Shen Ning was both speechless and amused by her. This princess used to be such a cold and aloof person. Now she has killed two members of the royal family and her fearsome reputation is widespread. How did she become like this?
I feel like I'm getting younger and younger, and I'm as happy as a child.
Li Xuan hugged her and said, "I don't care, you deserve half the credit, no, more than half."
"I really want to come back and be with you, but His Majesty can't be without someone by his side right now, and Qin Zhuo has gone on a campaign again. I've only had this half-day of rest after so many days."
Shen Ning looked at her, his eyes full of smiles. Li Xuan, Princess Chang Le, she simply fulfilled all of Shen Ning's fantasies about life.
She hoped to become like Li Xuan: blessed with both parents, from a noble family, highly skilled in martial arts, free-spirited, and radiant like the sun.
If Shen Ning from her past life could see this, she would definitely be very jealous of Li Xuan. But in this life, Li Xuan is her good friend, and it was she who intervened and personally helped the phoenix soar to the heavens.
I admire her, but I'm not jealous; in fact, I sincerely hope she gets better and better.
"Be careful. When you have some free time, have someone send a message. I'll have things ready for you."
Li Xuan: "Okay, take good care of your injury, and we'll get drunk together later."
Princess Chang Le has a home, and the Prince Qi's Mansion is her eternal haven, but Shen Ning is the place where her heart and soul belong, and no one can compare to Shen Ning.
Li Xuan came in a hurry and left in a hurry.
She was so busy being affectionate and coquettish with Shen Ning that she didn't mention a word about the precious medicinal herbs and various tonics that Shen Ning had brought her.
She and Shen Ning no longer needed to use gifts to prove their feelings for each other.
Li Xuan hurried back to the palace and finally returned to her post just as the emperor was about to leave the imperial study.
Because he was still in mourning, the young emperor wore a hempen garment over his dragon robe.
Li Xuan was dressed in full armor, holding a long spear, her eyes fixed straight ahead.
Suddenly, the young emperor, who was about to walk away, stopped, waved the crowd away, and asked Li Xuan, "Sister Chang Le, how is Sister Chen's recovery?"
Sister Chang Le, Sister Chen?
Li Xuan hissed inwardly, how could they possibly discern the closeness or distance between people from this?
And what about Sister Shen? She's your future aunt!
"Your Majesty, Miss Shen's health is much better now, but her right hand is still injured and she cannot use it. She has to use her right hand to write and eat."
After thinking for a moment, she added, "She suffered a fatal injury before, and her body has never fully recovered. She is still very weak and needs long-term care."
Shen Ning had saved the young emperor's life, and this kindness must be deeply remembered and appreciated by the young emperor. In this way, if the sisters marry Qin Zhuo in the future, the Qin family will not be able to bully her, and the Empress Dowager and the emperor will not be able to bully her either.
Li Yan may or may not have realized the intention behind Princess Chang Le's words, but he immediately ordered someone to send a batch of tonics out of the palace, and specifically instructed that they be sent discreetly and not to be called a reward.
Li Xuan glanced at him a couple more times, quite satisfied: "Hmm, grateful and repaying kindness, he's a good emperor."
Li Xuan thought that was the end of it, but unexpectedly, she was summoned by the Empress Dowager again that night.
This person also asked Shen Ning, but the Empress Dowager was more direct than the Emperor.
"I wish to summon her to the palace to express my gratitude in person, but I don't know if she is available now."
It was clear that she was genuinely grateful to Shen Ning, but Li Xuan thought for a moment and declined on behalf of her good friend: "It would be convenient for the Empress Dowager to summon her, but she is too weak. She can't even hold a teacup with her right hand. The Empress Dowager should give her more time and wait until she recovers before seeing her."
When the Empress Dowager thought that Shen Ning's injuries were all caused by her son, how could she possibly object?
She then asked, "And what does the princess think of her relationship with Qin Zhuo?"
Li Xuan knew she would be asked this question.
"When it comes to matters of the heart, it's like drinking water; only the person drinking knows whether it's hot or cold. Chang Le can't comment, but it must be excellent."
“Excellent…” The Empress Dowager said with a sigh, “If it is so excellent, why is he still unwilling when I bring up the marriage proposal?”
Li Xuan: "......"
The Empress Dowager was not particularly saddened by the death of the late emperor. She seemed more worried about her younger brother's marriage than the deceased emperor and her newly enthroned son.
"Perhaps they have their own ideas. Your Majesty, you might as well ask them when they both come to see you next time."
The Empress Dowager nodded: "That's the only way."
As Li Xuan prepared to take her leave, the Empress Dowager immediately took out some things that had been prepared for her and asked Li Xuan to find someone to help deliver them.
Li Xuan seemed quite willing to agree.
She never hesitated to spend money on gifts for Shen Ning, and she was happy for Shen Ning if others gave her gifts.
She had little ability, and all she could give her sisters were these mundane things.
Shen Ning, who was almost overwhelmed by worldly concerns: "..."
This is probably what it feels like to suddenly become rich.
Li Xuan, the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and Princess Qi—yes, Princess Qi also sent a gift, as if they had all agreed beforehand.
Liuying and Yuzhu counted the gifts together, filling a whole book, and then they had to set up a new storeroom to organize them.
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