"Blocking it isn't entirely out of the question..."
Ning Xi'er was overjoyed.
Xingming: "We need to add one condition..."
Ning Xi'er: "I promise you, deal!"
Xingming:?
They didn't even ask what the conditions were.
Ning Xi'er smiled, her lips curving upwards.
If someone would risk their life to save you, why would they propose a condition that would harm you?
The two of them, one inside the house and the other in the woodshed, slept until noon.
The two were drowsy when they were awakened by the sound of footsteps around them.
After washing up, Xingming brought Ning Xier some clean water...
As soon as I entered the room, I heard voices outside requesting an audience.
Ning Xi'er washed up, and Xingming went to open the door.
The visitor was the magistrate of the county town where Xingming was from.
The county magistrate looked on with awe. When Xingming came out, he quickly cupped his hands, introduced himself, and asked about Ning Xier's situation.
Xingming looked around and saw that his thatched hut was surrounded like an iron barrel, and couldn't help but laugh.
Before answering, Xingming asked, "Is there anything to eat? Perfect timing, we're all starving..."
Hungry...hungry?
The magistrate was taken aback for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening and quickly replied, "Yes, yes! This official..."
"No! Your humble servant will send it immediately!"
Ning Xi'er, still washing her face inside the room without even looking up, called out to the outside, "Remember to prepare some good wine and snacks to go with it!"
The old man has been taking care of her lately, and his health has deteriorated; he needs to be replenished!
Upon hearing this, Xingming smiled faintly and glanced behind him.
The magistrate was overjoyed and almost jumped for joy...
He immediately knelt down, "This humble servant greets Your Majesty the Empress!"
Your Majesty, I have finished cleaning the county office. Please, Your Majesty, move to rest..."
Ning Xi'er hadn't finished washing her face when she casually said, "Let's just stay here, it's quite comfortable!"
After thinking about it, even if Little Fatty's mother went to the pawnshop in the morning...
It's impossible for the county magistrate to receive a message from the capital so quickly...
Even if we used the helicopter she left behind, there would be no need to go to such lengths.
If a message can be delivered by helicopter, why bother notifying the county magistrate first? It would be better to just come directly...
So Ning Xi'er casually asked, "Why did you come so quickly?"
The magistrate composed himself and replied respectfully:
"Your Majesty is unaware of this, but His Majesty has already issued orders at every level that if any clues about Your Majesty are discovered, you must be protected at all costs, and then the court must be notified..."
The decree was cleared up in the imperial court and then passed down through the ranks the next day.
Furthermore, notices were posted in all counties and prefectures announcing a hefty reward for information leading to arrests...
This morning, I met with the pawnshop manager and immediately took stock of our men to protect Grandma...
"The task of delivering the message will be left to the clerk..."
The moment the words left his mouth, the magistrate's vision blurred.
A slender, bright figure appeared at the door...
Although the wooden house was simple, the woman's resolute determination and composure were not to be underestimated.
The magistrate realized what was happening and immediately kowtowed.
All the guards around him knelt down and kowtowed.
Ning Xi'er chuckled and looked helplessly at Xingming.
But after listening to everything the magistrate said, Xingming's brows relaxed slightly.
Ning Xi'er lowered her head and smiled faintly, but her voice was drawn to the huge spiraling sound in the air.
Ning Xi'er looked up, the smile still lingering on her face...
She saw that man, dressed in black, tall and handsome, with a cold gaze, looking at her.
The crowd dispersed.
In front of Xingming's small courtyard was an open space, an abandoned threshing ground.
The transport plane taxied and landed...
Xie Zhun avoided everyone's help and was the first to step down.
Seeing his composed demeanor, Ning Xi'er couldn't help but smile.
Looking at Xie Zhun, whose gaze was deep and whose eyes were slightly red, he strode towards him...
But her voice was directed at Xingming beside her, "I won."
Xingming lowered his voice, "Don't forget my conditions!"
Ning Xi'er smiled silently, "I won't forget..."
Xie Zhun's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them.
His expression remained unchanged, but a fleeting hint of tension flashed in his eyes.
Finally, the gaze fell on Xingming.
When Xingming met the new emperor's gaze, his eyes were open and honest, neither looking away nor avoiding it.
Xie Zhun pursed his lips, a myriad of emotions flashing in his eyes...
Anger, resentment, dissatisfaction...
But there was also self-blame and gratitude.
Finally, Asahi Akira bowed deeply...
The people behind him bowed in unison.
As Xie Zhun stood up, he swept his long arm around...
Ning Xi'er was instantly embraced in a long-awaited embrace.
"Tell me, what did you just say you wouldn't forget?"
The voice was close to her ear, clearly tender, yet Ning Xi'er's earlobes turned red...
You could tell he was saying it through gritted teeth.
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