Xie Zhun instructed Xuan Feng to lead the person inside, while he waited outside.
Upon receiving the news, the Duke and his wife, Zheng Chengguang, and others came out to greet Zheng Ye and embraced him tightly.
Qin Yuan stood beside Xie Zhun and reminded him, "Let's go! There's still half an hour left, and the night air is getting chilly..."
"Besides..." He glanced inside, "Your Highness's display of such feelings may not be a wise move..."
Previously, the master had been displeased upon learning that His Highness and the Princess's relationship was deepening; now, with no sign of him, his attitude was quite clear...
Xie Zhun didn't take it to heart, and looked at him gratefully, intending to give him a reminder.
However, given their long-term relationship, it's impossible to let Ning Xi'er feel guilty or mistreated...
As for his attitude and determination, even his master should recognize it sooner rather than later.
Qin Yuan nodded and followed Zheng Ye inside.
When Xuanfeng returned, he was carrying a blanket and a hand warmer.
Drape the blanket over Xie Zhun's shoulders and place the hand warmer on your lap to keep your hands warm.
Xuan Shuang had never felt that half an hour was so long, until she heard several sets of hoofbeats approaching from afar.
"Mysterious Wind!"
Before Xie Zhun could give the order, Xuan Feng had already mounted his horse and gone out to meet them.
He quickly turned back into the night, his voice rising, clearly expressing his emotions:
"Your Highness, it's the Princess!"
Xie Zhun struggled to get up, probably not even expecting that, in his excitement, he would actually stand up halfway while still bent over...
Xuan Shuang belatedly realized what was happening and exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, look!"
Xie Zhun lowered his head, suddenly remembering that the last time something like this happened was when Ning Xi'er was attacked on the mountaintop...
In the blink of an eye, the horse and its riders had come into their view.
Xie Zhun sat down again, his gaze fixed on the figure at the front.
My heart felt like it had suddenly been put down.
It was wrapped up more securely than ever before.
When Ning Xi'er dismounted, she saw this scene.
Xie Zhun, completely wrapped in a blanket, looked at himself with a beaming smile.
His eyes seemed to smolder with flames, flashing with a strange light.
He smiled at her and asked, "You're back?"
The rising intonation at the end of the note betrayed the joy in his heart.
It's impossible not to be moved.
Especially as the weather turned cooler, Ning Xi'er could tell from his appearance how long he had been sitting there.
Zheng Ye should especially convey her message, as he knew it would take him more than half an hour to return.
Even so, he still insisted on waiting for her outside.
Ning Xi'er handed over the horse reins, and Bai Zhi and Gan Cao bowed to Xie Zhun, then led the horse away.
Xuanfeng gestured to Xuanshuang, who was watching intently, and the two left without leaving a trace.
So, outside the house, apart from the sentry post a few feet away, there were only the two of them.
Ning Xi'er naturally replied, "Yes! I'm back!"
She probably didn't realize that her voice also contained a hint of joy and a touch of coquettishness.
Ning Xi'er walked in, Xie Zhun reached out his hand, and Ning Xi'er naturally took his hand in hers.
It was the coldness in her hands that jolted her awake.
She crouched down and asked with a smile, "How long have you been waiting outside?"
Xie Zhun did not loosen his grip, his eyes shone brightly, and the smile on his face was enough to dispel all the coldness.
"It didn't take long."
Ning Xi'er touched the blanket on his lap; it had inhaled a lot of cold wind and was colder than her palms.
She then scolded him playfully, "You're lying."
She could speak with a reproachful tone at any moment, but her voice was soft and gentle, as if tenderly touching Xie Zhun's heart.
Xie Zhun couldn't control himself and pulled her into his arms. Ning Xi'er's face rested on Xie Zhun's lap.
But the good fortune didn't last long. A deliberate cough came from behind, followed by footsteps...
Xie Zhun didn't let go, but Ning Xi'er felt embarrassed and struggled to get up, preparing to push Xie Zhun back.
In the blink of an eye, the Duke and his wife, the First Madam, Zheng Chengguang, Eunuch Xu, Zheng Ye, and others appeared before him...
Looking into her eyes, I felt incredibly relieved and proud.
Because of his advanced age, the Duke of Huguo had spent most of his time resting during his escape, but today he personally stepped forward and solemnly said to Ning Xi'er:
"Good boy, we are so proud of you!"
The Duchess of Huguo also stepped forward, took Ning Xi'er's hand, looked her over confidently, and said kindly, "You've lost weight! Child, you've worked so hard!"
The people behind her gradually gathered around, each expressing their appreciation and condolences to Ning Xi'er.
But among the crowd, there was an extremely cold gaze that Ning Xi'er couldn't ignore, no matter how hard she tried.
Although no one has introduced him yet, Ning Xi'er could easily guess his identity from the sight of Qin Yuan standing respectfully beside her.
It was cold outside, and Ning Xi'er, surrounded by everyone, pushed Xie Zhun inside.
The welcoming banquet, personally arranged by Eunuch Xu, was exquisite.
Despite the limited resources, the dishes served were all things that Ning Xier, Zheng Ye, and others liked to eat.
Xie Zhun had been waiting outside for too long and had caught a chill. After drinking two glasses of wine, he already looked a bit tired.
But he persevered, reluctant to close his eyes and rest, and unconsciously would always glance at Ning Xi'er a few more times.
Seeing this, Zheng Ye secretly teased his uncle Zheng Chengguang, "Haven't seen you for days, Your Highness, why have you become a statue waiting for your wife?"
Zheng Chengguang laughed heartily and raised his glass for a hearty drink.
Although Ning Xi'er didn't hear it, seeing Zheng Ye's mischievous look, she probably guessed what was going on.
His gaze inadvertently swept over and met Wei Xunfang's eyes, and he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
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