Because of her reverse grip, it was very inconvenient for Ning Xi'er to treat her wounds.
Looking in the mirror, I noticed a scar on my shoulder, as if it had been burned.
The wound is itchy and painful.
Ning Xi'er tried to treat it using methods for treating burns.
Disinfecting the wound and applying burn ointment significantly relieved the pain and itching.
Outside, dawn had broken.
A full day has passed since she left the desolate land.
Ning Xi'er was also concerned about Xie Zhun's safety. With the Left and Right Supervisors of the Wilderness not yet in place, there was always uncertainty.
Xie Zhun asked her to bring Zheng Ye along, and Xie Zhun lost one more skilled person by his side.
In case it happens again, like the two previous nighttime attacks by men in black...
Ning Xi'er couldn't help but worry.
Upon emerging from the space, both the mother and sister-in-law were surprised and delighted.
The children were having so much fun playing with Zheng Ye that they didn't have time to pay attention to her.
Ning Xi'er had limited time, so she didn't exchange pleasantries with her sister-in-law. She pushed her mother into the medical space and conducted blood tests and other physical examinations on her.
While waiting for the results, she could also go out to search for her grandfather's whereabouts, so nothing would be delayed.
As Zheng Ye pushed Chen Ning out, he stood up and noticed that Ning Xi'er seemed a little off. He immediately asked:
"What's wrong? Is something troublesome happening outside?"
"Or, why don't you let me out, and we can go together?"
Ning Xi'er declined; she only needed to go to one place.
Bringing Zheng Ye along would be inconvenient.
Zheng Ye knew what was going on; after visiting the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence, he indeed found it fraught with danger.
If it weren't for the space, with his and Ning Xi'er's skills, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape even in a one-on-one fight.
Therefore, I didn't insist any further, to avoid holding others back.
"Go ahead and do it, just be careful."
I will take good care of your family!
Zheng Ye said this, although he didn't know why he reminded Shen Xi'er to be careful.
Clearly, she has so many treasures, such amazing kung fu skills, and even a spatial ability...
How could it be unsafe?
Ning Xi'er was very pleased that he could say that.
It seems one can sense that this young general is gradually settling down.
In critical moments, you can confidently entrust your back to them.
Ning Xi'er decisively left the space and moved forward invisibly, but the wound on her shoulder still ached faintly.
The residence of the Vice Minister of Revenue is not hard to find.
He can appear at will and ask any commoner.
As if to confirm the rumors of a break with his maternal grandfather, Shen Xiang, the newly appointed Vice Minister of Revenue, Kong Xiu, even chose a residence in the place furthest away from the former Prime Minister's residence.
Ning Xi'er found it somewhat amusing for some reason.
The mansion gates were tightly shut. Ning Xi'er quickly searched everywhere but found nothing suspicious.
The servants and guards in the courtyard, all dressed in dark, natural colors, did not seem to know any secrets.
I stood in front of Kong Xiu's study for a long time. Inside, an oil lamp was burning, reflecting his handsome profile.
Seeing that the person inside had no intention of coming out, Ning Xi'er slowly pushed open the door and went in.
The person reading the book slowly looked up.
He frowned as he looked at the door that had suddenly been opened.
Looking around, there was no one in the front yard or courtyard.
At this moment, there was no one else in the study except him.
With slender fingers, he turned the book upside down, slowly sat up straight, and looked towards the center of the study...
Even now, the room appears empty.
Ning Xi'er was amused by the appearance of the person in front of her...
Move around, close the study door again, and then stand back in the same spot.
Kong Xiu didn't move his body, not even his neck, but his gaze shifted slightly as the door moved...
Then return to the center of the house.
Even though she couldn't see her, Ning Xi'er felt that the unfocused gaze seemed to be falling on her.
Ning Xi'er suddenly felt an itch and pain in her shoulder, which made her give up her playful intentions.
Once she was sure there was no one else outside the courtyard or inside the house, Ning Xi'er revealed herself.
Kong Xiu's pupils dilated slightly...
His furrowed brows remained unchanged.
He stared intently at Ning Xi'er, his face showing no sign of panic or fear.
Even the moonlight, as clear as water, cannot compare to the radiant elegance emanating from this person.
Ning Xi'er stepped forward slowly, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
Let's see, are you still afraid?
Unfortunately, the people at the table remained unmoved.
He remained aloof and indifferent, looking at her with a detached expression.
Ning Xi'er sighed in disappointment, then finally spoke, calling out, "Uncle Kong..."
He was a student of his maternal grandfather and a close friend of his uncle and aunt. So, calling him that, the generational order should be correct, right?
The original owner seemed to have no memories of him in his previous life.
I always missed visiting my maternal grandfather's house.
After marrying into the Eastern Palace, she saw even fewer men outside the palace to avoid suspicion.
Kong Xiu's gaze gradually focused, and after glancing at her, he said in a cool voice, "Call me Kong Xiu."
Clearly, they already know who she is.
The last time they met was when Ning Xi'er had just transmigrated, and she caught a fleeting glimpse of her through the carriage curtain...
Ning Xi'er wasn't even sure if he would recognize her.
After all, it seems that the original owner never met him again after growing up.
The original owner's accounts of his later "deeds" were mostly gleaned from palace maids, eunuchs, or other legends...
But from his gaze and the words he just spoke, Ning Xi'er was quite certain that he already knew her identity.
However, in Ning Xi'er's view, the phrase "Call me Kong Xiu" was merely an emphasis that he had broken ties with Shen Qing and had no remaining affection for Ning Xi'er whatsoever...
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