Yan Jiu couldn't tell the young emperor because he didn't know what was wrong either.
Perhaps... the princess has run away again?
His prince is truly pitiful.
He had to chase after the princess all the time.
“Mr. Hao Fang… should have gone to the Marquis of Dingbei’s residence, Your Highness, we…” Yan Jiu stammered.
That's the prince's mortal enemy.
This is it, we're doomed.
...
The Marquis of Dingbei's Residence.
Xiao Tang had just returned to the Marquis's residence when he was summoned by his subordinates to see Marquis Dingbei.
Ning Cang sat in the courtyard, decorated with an exotic flair. In the garden, amidst birdsong and fragrant flowers, on the tranquil pond, he sat at the top, holding a chess piece.
He was now wearing armor.
This character, already a brave and skilled warrior, exudes an awe-inspiring aura of majesty after donning armor.
He held the chess piece, lost in thought.
Di Yanhen, standing beside him, pointed at the chessboard.
"My lord, this step is a mistake."
"No, no, this isn't how you do it. You should do it this way."
It turned out he was teaching Ning Cang how to play chess.
Xiao Tang looked at the two of them and coughed lightly twice.
Di Yanhen withdrew his hand and glared at Xiao Tang resentfully.
I felt that this person's appearance was a real eyesore.
"Yanhen, you may step back."
Di Yanhen's eyes widened, as if he wanted to ask why, but then he thought of something else and finally left.
He left feeling frustrated.
He hadn't yet settled the score with Hao Fang for the grudge of being knocked unconscious before!
Seeing his frustrated expression, Xiao Tang became even happier.
The more this guy thwarted her, the happier she became.
"Mr. Hao Fang, please have a seat." Ning Cang gestured for her to sit down.
"I have already received the medicine. Please take a look, Mr. Hao Fang."
He waved.
The guard immediately handed over a thick piece of medicinal material wrapped in white cloth.
Xiao Tang was very surprised.
"How did you, Lord Marquis, obtain it?"
According to Xiao Lengshuang, if one didn't have some kind of relationship with the abbot of Jingyin Temple, it would be impossible to obtain this Heartbreak Grass.
Upon hearing this, Ning Cang coldly curled the corners of his lips, revealing a bloodthirsty smile.
This reminded Xiao Tang of the wild wolves living in the northern frontier, a mix of wildness and ferocity, exuding a sharp edge.
"I heard that Mr. Hao Fang was looking for medicine for the Regent of the Great Sheng Dynasty, and the abbot of Jingyin Temple gave it to me without saying a word."
"???" Something's fishy!
Knowing that you two are mortal enemies, is that why the abbot was willing to give it to you?
Xiao Tang really wanted to ask.
But she didn't ask.
She opened the cloth and examined it carefully.
“Yes, I’ll give you the Taotie Stone.” She handed him the hairpin.
It's essentially a cash-on-delivery transaction.
For someone like Ning Cang, reputation is the most important thing.
He was a man of his word, and after only a few days of getting to know him, Xiao Tang could sense that this man had no intention of killing her.
Out of consideration for this matter, she kindly reminded him, "My lord, once you obtain this Gluttonous Stone, you must be careful of Di Yanhen. Now that I have obtained the medicinal herbs, I shall take my leave."
"etc."
Just as she was about to leave, the man called her back.
"We've met by chance, so why don't you stay for a simple meal before you leave?"
When the Marquis of Dingbei said this, he was not consulting with her, but giving an order.
It would be a lie to say that Xiao Tang wasn't surprised.
When did Ning Cang become so easy to talk to? He even invited her to stay for a casual meal.
"That……"
"What, Mr. Hao Fang, you won't even give me this much face?"
Xiao Tang chuckled, "Not at all, of course I'd be more than happy to."
Who knows if this is a casual meal or a trap?
Ning Cang stood up, walked towards her, and stood with his hands behind his back. "If Mr. Hao Fang doesn't mind, why don't we become sworn brothers? In the future, even if I go to war to attack Da Sheng, I will never lay a finger on you."
"Um..."
Xiao Tang was baffled.
She wanted to say, "Sworn brothers and all that... let's just forget about it?"
After all, she is a woman.
Sworn brotherhood my ass!
Although the main villain doesn't like her, he's still a possessive maniac, and when he gets jealous, things get really messy.
"What's wrong? It seems Mr. Hao Fang is having some difficulties?"
nonsense!
How could she not have difficulties?
She is the Regent's wife!
"Well... I thank you for your kindness, Lord Marquis, but I am just a commoner, how could I be worthy of your sworn brotherhood? You agree, don't you?"
"I'll take my leave after this simple meal."
With the medicine in hand, her victory in curing the villain's poison was within reach.
Ning Cang was a little disappointed, clearly sensing that Xiao Tang was rejecting him.
He lowered his eyes, his gaze darkening.
However, he understood what she meant.
Hao Fang is, after all, one of Di Jingling's men.
Their loyalty goes without saying.
Xiao Tang also saw through this guy's intentions; he wanted to poach her.
During the meal, Xiao Tang was very reserved. She kept looking at the dishes in front of her while secretly observing whether they were poisoned.
Fortunately, Ning Cang did not do such a thing.
Di Yanhen was also there.
He looked at Xiao Tang and said sarcastically, "After Mr. Hao Fang has eaten this meal, he should go back to Dasheng, right?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
Restrained as I may be.
Xiao Tang disliked being ridiculed by Di Yanhen.
She raised her eyes, her cold, sharp gaze fixed on Di Yanhen. "I was able to return to Dasheng, unlike some people who became rebel leaders and abandoned their beloved women, leaving behind their wives and children."
"What did you say?" Di Yanhen, who was about to eat, crushed the chopsticks in his hand.
"You mean... Rou Rou is pregnant?"
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