This dinner took a long time to prepare.
When Xiao Tang went to bed, she was still in a daze.
[A bowl of chicken soup sparked some reflection in a minor character...]
Who exactly is the main villain...?
She shrank into the blanket, pulling it up a bit to cover her head.
She suddenly felt a little panicked and scared...
Even the most hard-hearted person couldn't resist the villain's gentle advances.
She can't fall for it.
Because she knew it very well.
They have no results, and they can't have any results!
When Di Jingling returned from handling state affairs, he found Xiao Tang sleeping with her head covered. He pulled back the blankets and found her fast asleep.
"princess?"
The man called her softly, and when she didn't respond, he moved closer to her face.
The woman's small face looked serene and beautiful in the dim light.
Even if you're a restless sleeper...
But he thought she looked very cute and adorable when she was asleep.
"Tangtang?" he called out tentatively again.
Great, no response.
Xiao Tang was indeed sleeping soundly, and I wonder what she was dreaming about, as she even smacked her lips.
Her slightly parted red lips seemed to be a silent invitation, inviting someone to kiss her.
The man's dark eyes narrowed slightly, but he ultimately followed his deepest desire and covered her with his hand.
"Hmm..."
Ugh, that puppy bit me again! How awful!
...
The next day, the weather was not good; the entire sky seemed to be shrouded in dark clouds.
Xiao Tang went to the Imperial Preceptor's residence in the south of the city to make arrangements.
The young emperor and the regent both agreed that she would only need to attend court once a month.
She was naturally happy to accept such a wonderful job.
Wearing Hao Fang's face, she directed the servants to make proper arrangements.
If she ever has any inconvenience in the future, she can stay at the Imperial Preceptor's residence, and the villain won't be able to do anything to her.
She crossed her arms and tugged at the corner of her lips, but felt a slight pain there.
How strange...
My mouth hurt when I woke up this morning.
Ruyi added, "Did the princess accidentally bite herself in a dream last night?"
It's not impossible, because she had a strange dream last night.
Coming to her senses, she suddenly heard Yan Shi talking to a guard.
"Is the news from the northern frontier about Lord Yan Shi truly accurate?"
Yan Shi asked, "What news?"
Xiao Tang also perked up her ears, eager to gossip.
The guard said, "I heard that the Marquis of Dingbei in the Northern Frontier was assassinated, and then the Seventh Prince, Di Yanhen, unexpectedly saved the Emperor of the Northern Frontier and gained his favor."
"The Marquis of Dingbei's 30 million elite troops are all under the command of Emperor Yanhen."
Xiao Tang was shocked.
She looked at Yan Shi.
Judging from Yan Shi's solemn expression, it was definitely true!
Di Yanhen is quite something, he even managed to assassinate a friend he was working with?
As expected, the male lead is a jerk.
I can't live without a dog.
Doesn't this indirectly show that the villain has eliminated his nemesis?
Thirty million elite troops! Is the emperor of the Northern Frontier out of his mind? He actually gave them to a stupid fugitive from the Great Sheng Kingdom.
"It's not exactly a temporary handover to him, because Di Yanhen took away the military tally of the Marquis of Dingbei. With the military tally in hand, how could the Northern Frontier Emperor possibly have the final say on the thirty million elite troops?"
"In that case, the Northern Frontier Emperor can only resort to delaying tactics and appease Di Yanhen."
"Recruiting them into the army is the only solution."
After Yan Shi finished speaking, seeing Xiao Tang looking over, he said, "There's no need to discuss this matter anymore; it's none of your business."
The guards went off to do their work, looking rather dejected.
Xiao Tang stared at their figures, her eyes darkening.
Is the Marquis of Dingbei really dead?
She didn't quite believe it.
Ning Cang is quite a ruthless character.
She had originally planned to return home after finishing setting up the Imperial Preceptor's residence, but before she could get back, lightning flashed, thunder roared, and torrential rain began to fall.
This blocked Xiao Tang's way back.
Yan Shi rushed back through the heavy rain and said, "Your Highness, the road is blocked by a tree that was struck by lightning. I'm afraid we won't be able to return tonight. I've already sent someone to inform the Prince."
"Why don't you rest here?"
Xiao Tang had no objections.
With this torrential rain, if I run back, I might get struck by lightning halfway there.
Lightning and thunder are not a good omen.
I should have consulted the oracle before leaving home.
It's too difficult.
The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, with flashes of lightning occasionally illuminating the house.
Yan Shi was worried that she would get cold, so he found a brazier somewhere and placed it next to her.
"Your Highness, please call me if you need anything. I'll be waiting outside the door."
Xiao Tang looked at the rain and thunder, and the wind and cold, and immediately said, "No need, you should find a room to rest in. No one will come here."
In this terrible weather, in this awful environment, who will come?
She didn't want Yan Shi to catch a cold and get a fever, otherwise she wouldn't have a capable assistant left.
Yan Shi wanted to argue for something more, but he was intimidated by Xiao Tang's solemn gaze.
He dared not meet her gaze.
He could only lower his head and say softly, "I understand, I will go and rest now."
"Yes, that's right." She pointed to the brazier. "It's warm here, so don't worry about me. I'll call you if anything happens."
Yan Shi was still uneasy, so he simply put down a jade flute.
"If we encounter bad people, the princess will play the flute and I will come immediately."
Because it concerned the safety of the princess, Yan Shi dared not be careless in the slightest.
After putting down the jade flute, he left.
Xiao Tang looked at the jade flute placed beside her and sighed softly.
Yan Shi is more reliable than Yan Jiu in getting things done.
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