Chapter 46: The "Relics" of the Former Crown Prince
This was certainly not the first time he had seen his sister wearing men's robes, but... why were there always men's robes in his sister's carriage?
In just a short while, not only did she change into her robe, but she also untied her hair and tied it into a neat ponytail. It was so fast... It would have been a shame not to perform a magic trick!
Xier, who was bending over in the car to pick up the pearl hairpins and other things that were pulled off by her own girl, was also confused - although the girl had forgotten many things during her mental breakdown, it seemed that she had suddenly learned a lot of things. This mental breakdown actually had its ups and downs, losses and gains... It really was a very moral illness.
"Xi'er and Azhi are waiting in the car." Chang Suining said, "Ache can follow them in."
Several people responded “yes”.
Chang Sui'an came back to his senses and nodded reluctantly.
Chang Suining followed him and walked towards the gate of Xuan Ce Mansion.
Chang Suian showed Chang Kuo's token. Although the guard recognized him, he also checked it carefully.
After confirming that everything was correct, they let the person in.
The moment Chang Sui'an stepped into the gate of Xuan Ce Mansion, Chang Suining was in a brief trance.
She raised her eyes, and seemed to see a young man in black armor entering the door, and familiar figures were surrounding the young man.
"Your Highness is back!"
"Your Highness, during the days you were away, Adian has been disobedient again!"
"He didn't eat well, and he also broke the roof of the back hall!"
"Your Highness...I didn't mean it!"
"Hahaha, don't scare him with His Highness..."
"……"
Chang Suining slightly curved the corners of his mouth.
"Ningning, my father has told me something else. I have to go see a general." Chang Sui'an whispered to his sister, "Would you wait for me in the front hall later?"
Chang Suining nodded and agreed: "Brother, just focus on your work. I won't move around."
She just wanted to come in and take a look.
This is the place she dreamed of countless times when she was in a foreign land.
Everything here is like a bonfire, fueled by her memories. No matter how long it burns, it will never go out. Even if she is in the darkest and coldest place, she can always snuggle up to the fire to keep warm.
"Don't be too nervous." Chang Sui'an comforted her, "The people in Xuan Ce's mansion may look cold and fierce, but they are all very nice. Father always said that this is his second home, so you don't have to be afraid here."
Chang Suining nodded.
Although there were no exquisite snacks to be served and no greetings in Xuan Ce's mansion, it was definitely not an experience of being at home. However, as soon as Chang Suining entered the front hall, the palace soldiers brought him tea.
There was no one else in the huge hall, which seemed a little empty and quiet. Chang Suining did not sit down, but looked around the furnishings in the hall.
The hall is full of old things, but they have been wiped clean and bright.
Chang Suining's eyes flashed with the image of the young general taking off his sword and placing it on Lan Qi.
Her eyes subconsciously looked towards the Lanqi, but it was empty, with no sword or crossbow in sight.
Crossbow...
She had seen it in Cui Jing's hands before.
There is indeed a story behind the crossbow named "Wan Yue" - Chang Kuo will hand it over to whoever is capable of taking over the position of general of Xuan Ce's army in the future.
Therefore, it is understandable that it now belongs to Cui Jing.
But what about the sword?
After searching for a while, Chang Suining finally saw the sword named "Yao Ri" on the incense table right in front of the hall.
It was carefully placed horizontally on the sandalwood stand, as if it was being worshipped... but not really, it was worshipped -
Chang Suining looked at the incense burner used for sacrifice with mixed feelings.
Behind the incense burner, the silver-white scabbard was as white as snow, and the faint light flowing quietly seemed to contain countless fragments of the past years.
Chang Suining seemed to be drawn towards it by those broken shadows.
She always thought that people, horses and swords were all connected, so they should all have their own names.
Having a name is like having life, and having a bond with this world.
This silent bond made the girl in front of the incense table slowly raise her right hand.
"presumptuous--"
A female voice that was not too heavy but was filled with coldness suddenly rang out: "Who dares to touch the remains of the late Crown Prince?"
Chang Suining turned around and looked when he heard the voice.
The young woman with a fair and cold face, wearing a light crimson official uniform and followed by a line of palace maids and eunuchs, was none other than the Princess of Gu'an, Ming Luo, who had just appeared at the flower party at the mansion of Duke Zheng today.
Facing the pair of eyes that contained silent pressure, Chang Suining calmly explained: "I was distracted for a moment, and I didn't mean to offend you."
Hearing this answer and looking at the face that was not covered up too much, Ming Luo frowned almost imperceptibly.
"Who are you and why are you here at Xuan Ce Mansion?" she asked in a condescending tone.
Now that he was closer and looking at the Lady of Gu'an County, their eyes met, and the unknown strange feeling in Chang Suining's heart surged up again.
Before she could answer the other party's question, a figure walked in quickly, raised his hand and said, "Ms. Ming."
Ming Luo then turned his gaze away from Chang Suining and said slowly to the visitor, "Is Grand Admiral Cui in the palace? I have received instructions from the emperor and have a few words to convey to Grand Admiral Cui."
Yuan Xiang said, "Madam, please wait a moment. I have sent someone to invite the governor to come."
Ming Luo nodded slightly.
"Eh? Young Master, why are you here too?" Yuan Xiang saw Chang Suining and was surprised before realizing, "I see. You came here with the young master from the Chang family, right?"
Chang Suining nodded: "...Yes."
She could see that the other party's calling of "young master" came from the bottom of her heart, and she obviously did not remember having just seen her in Dayun Temple a few days ago - or in other words, the other party still did not know that the "he" who was returning to the capital with her was a girl.
Still treat "him" and Mrs. Chang as two people.
Since the Lady of Gu'an County was not Yuan Xiang's superior, he did not have too many concerns. He pulled Chang Suining aside to talk.
"Young man... I finally see you!" Yuan Xiang lowered his voice, but could not hide the eagerness in his eyes.
Chang Suining looked at him in confusion.
Yuan Xiang said in one breath: "This is what happened... I happened to see Madam Chang a few days ago, and I felt that she looked very familiar. I thought about it for a long time, and it was not until last night that I really realized... It turned out that Madam Chang looked very similar to you, young master!"
Chang Suining: “…”
This kind of sudden realization... is really unnecessary.
What Yuanxiang said was not an exaggeration at all.
Last night he tossed and turned and thought about it until midnight, when suddenly he sat up and an idea came to his mind, finally resolving the confusion that had been lingering in his mind for many days!
But then, another doubt arose.
That young man looks so much like the girl from the Chang family, but didn't anyone in the Chang family suspect anything?
"Young Master, tell me, have you ever seen the girl from the Chang family?" Yuan Xiang's absurd curiosity made him seem particularly enthusiastic: "...When Young Master was born, did he have a twin sister or elder sister?"
This is really important to him!
If he doesn't figure it out, he won't be able to sleep well!
Just as Chang Suining was looking at him in bewilderment and trying to give him some advice on "whether he needed to take some medicine to recuperate", the sound of footsteps outside the hall made her subconsciously look over.
The person who came was Cui Jing.
But there are some significant changes compared to what we have seen before.
Chang Suining looked at his face - this man finally decided to shave off his light blue stubble.
I swore to myself that when I have my manuscripts saved again in two days, I will update them during the day! (If I can...) (End of this chapter)
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