Wu Chenxi has not returned since she entered the palace that day, and five days have passed.
Two days ago, a letter was sent by someone. The old emperor had issued an edict restoring his status as a prince and making him the crown prince.
That day, Ning Qing lay on a soft couch in the courtyard, watching butterflies of all colors frolic among the colorful flowers.
At this moment, Caiyun came over with her butler, Uncle Liu, who looked hurried but had a happy expression on his face.
Butler Liu bowed to Ning Qing with a bright smile.
Ning Qing asked, "Uncle Liu, what good news do you have?"
Uncle Liu replied, "Your Highness, this old servant is happy for Your Highness."
A look of confusion appeared on Ning Qing's face as he asked, "Oh! What brings this young master such joy?"
Uncle Liu replied, "The eldest young master set off on his way back to the capital a few days ago, and should arrive in the next few days."
Ning Qing: Cat, who is the eldest young master?
System: Host, you are the adopted son of Prince Jin'an and his capable assistant. You are not only a man of great strategic ability but also highly skilled in martial arts. You are a rare person with both literary and martial talents.
I reckon that Prince Jin'an is grooming him to be his successor.
Upon hearing this last sentence, Ning Qing became displeased. The position of heir apparent must be hers, and no one could take it away from her.
Anyone who dares to interfere with my mission will die.
The system was somewhat gratified to overhear its host's thoughts in the system space. At least the host was serious and responsible in taking the task, which meant that it had not made the wrong choice in choosing this host.
His judgment was spot on; he chose her at first glance from among the masses.
Ning Qing nodded and said to Uncle Liu, "Yes, make good preparations to welcome the young master."
Uncle Liu nodded repeatedly in agreement, his old face beaming with a smile as distinctive as a chrysanthemum.
It's clear that Uncle Liu has a very good impression of this eldest son and holds him in high esteem.
Ning Qing watched Uncle Liu's departing figure, lost in thought.
This young master seems to be quite extraordinary!
The next day, while Ning Qing was having lunch, Uncle Liu walked in with a tall, burly man.
This man was eight feet tall, exceptionally robust and muscular, like a small hill he was walking on.
His square face carried the unique sense of justice, fortitude, and ruthlessness of a soldier.
As soon as the man entered, he came toward Ning Qing, his piercing eyes scanning her from head to toe without missing a single spot.
Even though Ning Qing had a thick skin, she still felt slightly uncomfortable under this gaze that was comparable to an S-ray.
Ning Qing coughed twice, before she could say anything.
A stiff smile appeared on the tall man's face, revealing a set of white teeth, and he said, "Brother Qing, I've missed you so much."
A pair of large, restless hands had nowhere to go.
I wanted to reach out, but I was afraid of being too forward.
Ning Qing: Dude, could you please stop smiling at me so strangely?
I'll have nightmares at night.
The system was laughing so hard it almost fell over.
Ning Qing: Logically speaking, the original owner grew up with him on the frontier, so why was he so awkward when he saw me?
System: Meng De grew up in the military camp with Prince Jin'an since childhood, while the original owner of this body may have been a woman disguised as a man, and thus disliked contact with others from a young age, growing up alone in the general's mansion, with little contact with either Prince Jin'an or Meng De.
Ning Qing instructed Caiyun to remove the food from the table, replace it with new dishes, and prepare an extra set of bowls and chopsticks.
The tall, burly man, Meng De, immediately sat down, indicating that there was no need to serve him more dishes, just a set of chopsticks and a bowl, and that he would eat with Qing Di.
The system, being a particularly reliable assistant, quickly reminded him: "Host, the original owner always called him 'Big Brother,' and the two had a good relationship."
Ning Qing: Hmm, I can see that. You can't hide the fact that you like someone.
This deliberate shedding of all inhibitions, the forced and stiff smile, the restless large hands—all of this indicates that Meng De is genuinely trying to connect with the original owner of this body.
After Caiyun changed to new bowls and chopsticks, the two got along quite well.
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