Haitang and the others looked surprised, but everyone could already hear the commotion coming from the main courtyard.
Bai Zhi immediately removed the plate and went outside with Gan Cao to check what was happening.
Judging from the footsteps, there must be quite a few people.
Haitang asked worriedly, "Miss, will something be wrong?"
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he regretted his slip of the tongue.
Today is Miss's big day, what could possibly happen!
Moreover, this marriage was bestowed by His Majesty; what could possibly go wrong?!
Ning Xi'er glanced at them and knew what the maids were thinking. She instructed the two maids to stand guard outside the door and not let outsiders in.
Haitang and Aoxue quickly went out and stood guard at the door.
Ning Xi'er immediately concealed herself and slipped out of the side room.
They randomly tied up a servant, who could only feel his neck being gripped, but couldn't see anyone.
"Tell me, where are the Prince's storeroom and his private treasury?"
The servants had some backbone; even if Ning Xi'er used force, the other party couldn't say anything.
Time was of the essence, so Ning Xi'er took out hallucinogenic powder from her spatial storage and made the other party unconsciously reveal the location.
Ning Xi'er then asked, "The key to the Prince's mansion's storeroom is on Eunuch Xu, who must be the steward hired by Prince Shicheng's mansion."
The key to Prince Cheng's private treasury is in Prince Cheng's study.
Ning Xi'er was already very experienced in emptying the warehouse.
He stealthily approached the source of the sound and, sure enough, found several squads of imperial guards surrounding the Prince's residence.
The one negotiating with the commander of the Imperial Guards must have been Eunuch Xu.
Taking advantage of the moment when the Imperial Guard Commander pushed Eunuch Xu away, Ning Xi'er took the warehouse key from Eunuch Xu's body.
They ran all the way and looted the warehouse clean, leaving not a single tile behind.
They rushed to Prince Cheng's study, searched for a long time, but still couldn't find the key to the private treasury...
Ning Xi'er simply swept everything in the study into the space.
Just as she was about to turn around and explore the other rooms...
Suddenly, I saw the study, now completely empty except for the four walls, where the bookshelves used to be...
A mark appeared on the wall, clearly resembling a door!
Ning Xi'er turned around and pushed open the "stone door".
A slight sound of bricks shifting could be heard...
The internal expansion mechanism slowly slid open, revealing a secret room!
Ning Xi'er entered cautiously, walking around while keeping an eye out for any traps or mechanisms...
The secret room was extremely large. Contrary to Ning Xi'er's expectations, there was no gold or silver jewelry inside, but several bookshelves were neatly arranged, as if storing confidential documents or the like.
Ning Xi'er didn't have time to look closely and simply took everything from the secret room.
Only after confirming that the walls of the secret room were solid and there were no other compartments did he hurriedly leave the study.
Ning Xi'er quickly entered the kitchen, tool shed, backyard hay shed, horse feeder...
All the servants and attendants of the mansion had been herded into the courtyard by the Imperial Guards, so there was no one here.
Ning Xi'er walked straight in, took everything, and didn't alert anyone.
Ning Xi'er was about to turn back when she saw the Imperial Guard Commander leading several soldiers toward her bridal chamber...
She had also heard some of the noise outside.
The Imperial Guard Commander ordered Eunuch Liu to lead the way and take Ning Xi'er and the others out. Eunuch Liu tried to reason with him, but the Imperial Guard Commander violently pushed him to the ground...
Most of the servants were unwilling to cooperate, but a small number of them eagerly helped lead the way, guiding the Imperial Guard commander and his entourage toward the bridal chamber...
Originally, if Prince Cheng were present, Ning Xi'er would have been led directly to the main hall to pay her respects upon entering the residence...
Since Prince Cheng had not yet returned to the manor, Ning Xi'er rested temporarily in the bridal chamber.
With angelica and licorice blocking the doorway, Ning Xi'er remained calm and unhurriedly prepared to re-enter the room through the side door...
Then they heard Bai Zhi and the Imperial Guard arguing at the courtyard gate.
Ning Xi'er smiled. Bai Zhi's loud voice was a warning to her, a way of calling out to her!
Originally, she could have left the manor without taking anyone with her, freeing Bai Zhi, Gan Cao, Hai Tang, and Ao Xue from their official status, thus saving them from going into exile with her...
But unlike the original owner, she has the ability to protect herself and those around her.
Rather than letting them wander aimlessly, it's better for them to stay by my side. I'm sure I won't let them suffer too much.
"This is the Princess's private residence. Outsiders are not allowed to trespass. Besides, His Highness Prince Cheng will be returning soon!"
That's Bai Zhi's voice.
"Yes! If there's anything, just tell the steward of the Prince's residence, and wait for His Highness Prince Cheng to return to make a decision! Don't forget, my lord, the Princess Consort is not only a Princess Consort, but her father is also a Marquis!"
That's the sound of licorice.
Clearly, the once arrogant commander of the Imperial Guards lowered his voice upon hearing Gan Cao's last words.
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