Not long after the winter solstice, war reports came from the northern border, and Beiqiong had indeed sent troops.

Prince Ning was ordered to go to war, and without even having time to return to the capital, he rushed directly to the front line from Yunquan Palace.

Before leaving, Prince Ning was worried and gave Ning Xihua specific instructions.

"When I'm not around, be careful. There are many soldiers left in the palace, so don't be afraid of offending them. Use them when necessary."

Prince Ning looked at his daughter's innocent face and was still worried.

"If you encounter any difficulties that cannot be solved, let the prince solve it. If that kid can't handle it, then be patient for the time being and wait for me to come back and make the decision for you!"

Ning Xihua was so amused by what he said, "Don't worry about me, old man! The battlefield is dangerous, you have to take care of yourself. I'm counting on you to come back safely and support me!"

Prince Ning, however, threw his robes aside and struck a heroic pose, "Don't worry, your father is a famous general in the court, just wait for my triumphant return!"

When the war broke out, Emperor Shao Yuan had no intention of enjoying himself in Yunquan Palace any longer, and soon he hurried back to the capital with everyone.

That day, Ning Xihua took Song Yi to Yushang Pavilion.

In two months it will be the end of the year. Usually at this time people would prepare New Year's goods and make new clothes.

But King Ning suddenly went out to fight, and it was unknown whether he would be back before the New Year. Ning Xihua, who had been staying at home, thought of going out to select some good cloth for the old man and have someone make it first so that he could wear it directly when he came back.

Yuchang Pavilion is considered to be one of the most famous garment shops in the capital. Not only do they have novel garment styles, they have also collected a lot of rare and expensive fabrics from all over the country, which are specially provided for dignitaries to choose from, and they also provide tailor-made services.

In the fabric area, Ning Xihua not only picked out a lot of suitable fabrics for the old man, but also picked out several pieces for Song Yi, and generously asked the store to buy them all.

"Princess... ahem... there's no need to spend so much money. The servants in the mansion have new clothes made every season."

Ning Xihua looked at Song Yi who was still coughing, feeling helpless.

"I told you to rest at home today and not come out with me. You've caught a cold and you're not taking care of yourself. Now I won't even let me make you some new clothes. Song Yi, you're getting more and more stingy."

Song Yi shook her head and smiled bitterly. She was worried about letting the princess go out alone.

"Okay, just sit here and rest for a while. I just saw some good-looking ready-made clothes. I'll go in and try them on."

Ning Xihua forcefully pressed Song Yi onto the chair in the outer room for people to rest, and then she went into the inner room.

Yuchang Pavilion was not particularly large, but it was divided into two rooms, the inner and outer rooms. The outer room displayed a variety of cloth and ready-made clothes for people to choose from, while the inner room was a place for young ladies to try on clothes and take measurements.

As soon as Ning Xihua entered the inner room, she saw Lin Mengli.

It's really unlucky, there are little white flowers everywhere.

Ning Xihua didn't want to pay any attention to her. After asking the store to get clothes of her size, she waited with her hands down to try them on, pretending that this person didn't exist.

"I think I will have the honor of calling the princess sister soon."

Lin Mengli's tone was flat, and it was hard to tell what emotion she was expressing.

Ning Xihua: ???

What did Little White Flower come up with in her mind?

"What a joke! We are neither sisters nor close friends. How can you call me sister?"

Is there something wrong with Lin Mengli's brain? Is she so obsessed with calling her sister?

Lin Mengli laughed when she heard her sarcastic tone.

"When the princess moves into the Third Prince's residence, won't I be able to call her sister?"

Ning Xihua heard the viciousness in her tone and felt something was wrong.

She was just about to ask "What nonsense are you talking about" when the little white flower came towards her.

Ning Xihua's first reaction was to retreat, and subconsciously she opened her mouth to call Song Yi.

Unexpectedly, Lin Mengli didn't want to knock her down, but instead sprinkled a piece of powder all over her face, and she opened her mouth just in time to catch it.

Ning Xihua felt something was wrong and turned around and wanted to run outside.

But as soon as she turned around, it was as if all her strength was drained away, and she collapsed to the ground.

Seeing that Ning Xihua had lost the ability to resist, Lin Mengli felt relieved, opened the window and threw the handkerchief out.

Soon, two burly men appeared from the inner room from somewhere, carried Ning Xihua and quickly left through the back door.

Not until the two burly men left did Lin Mengli use her left hand to fiercely pinch her right hand, which had been shaking with nervousness as it was pinching the powder.

She spent almost all her savings to ask someone to find two desperate criminals on the black market, and asked them to buy the most powerful numbing powder, waiting for Ning Xihua to come alone.

She had someone watching Ning Xihua as soon as she left the house. When she saw her heading towards Yushang Pavilion, she waited here early.

Now that Ning Xihua has been successfully captured, all her efforts have paid off.

Lin Mengli shook off the remaining powder on her hands, reached out to ruffle her hair, and a smug smile appeared on her face.

Ning Xihua, don't blame me for being cruel, it's you who blocked my way.

After a cup of tea, Lin Mengli estimated that Ning Xihua would soon be sent out of the city, and the shopkeeper who was held hostage by Hongniang would soon be back, so she slammed into the corner of the table fiercely, making a loud banging noise.

Then she ran outside, holding her belly, and shouted in panic, "Hurry up! Princess Yuexi has been kidnapped!"

Before he finished speaking, Song Yi had already appeared in front of Lin Mengli. Regardless of status, he reached out and pushed Lin Mengli to the ground.

"Shut up! What are you yelling about? Where's the princess?"

Lin Mengli suppressed her anger, still looking frightened, "I don't know where the thieves came from, they came straight towards the princess, they took the princess away, I wonder if I could stop them..."

Without waiting for her to finish, Song Yi turned around and ran out of the store. All the guards that the princess brought with her when she left the house today were waiting there.

"You guys, surround this Yuchang Pavilion. No one is allowed to enter or leave!"

Song Yi finished speaking and ordered several other guards, "Bring your men to search the entire city for me. If you don't have enough people, go back to the palace and have all the palace soldiers dispatched. Oh, and don't let anyone outside the city go either!"

Song Yi trembled in her voice, "Also, send someone with the fastest legs to notify Linhua Palace!"

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Ning Xihua was really a little panicked when she was put on the carriage.

The two men who tied her up looked ferocious and never uttered a word.

She was so weak that she could hardly move a finger, let alone call for help.

There was no time to regret going out today, or to blame herself for taking Lin Mengli lightly. Now she could only take deep breaths and force herself to calm down.

This kidnapping seemed to have been premeditated. Lin Mengli had prepared thoroughly, including the drugs, people, and carriages.

There are spies everywhere in the capital, so it is not easy to hide people. Besides, Song Yi will definitely find out that they are missing soon, so they dare not stay in the city for too long.

The carriage was moving fast, and Ning Xihua's mind was racing amid the bumps.

If she guessed correctly, the two of them were driving the carriage out of the city. During this journey, she might have a chance to escape.

And these two men did not kill her immediately after they succeeded, so she should have no worries about her life for the time being.

but……

Listening to the sound of horses galloping outside the carriage, Ning Xihua's eyes turned cold.

If Lin Mengli didn't want her life, what else could she want?