Chapter 49: Saint Girl Doesn’t Fall in Love 18

Mingnan had someone treat his wounds and waited for the medicine to be prepared before feeding it to him. Halfway through the feeding, the man woke up slowly and saw Mingnan standing beside the bed.

He subconsciously reached out to pull Mingnan, but the prince took the initiative to hold his hand and asked kindly, "Are you awake? How do you feel?"

The maid helped him sit up, held the bowl and said, "Take your time and drink the medicine first."

The man took the bowl blankly and drank the medicine in one gulp without even frowning.

Mingnan looked at him with admiration.

A true warrior is one who has to endure the most hardships to become a superior person.

The man put down the bowl and struggled to stand up to greet Mingnan and the prince, "Thank you both for your help--"

"Hey, you're not feeling well, lie down and don't worry about these empty formalities."

Mingnan held his shoulders and pushed him back.

"What's your name, and how did you get into trouble with the killer?"

The man turned his head and coughed, "My name is Zhang Bushing."

"The silence that means 'if you keep silent, it's fine, but if you speak, it's amazing'?" Mingnan asked.

"Yes." The man leaned against the head of the bed, his face red from coughing, but his eyes were firm and filled with hatred, which made people feel nervous.

"I am a scholar from Liuhe County in Huanbi City..."

Zhang Bu Ming recounted his own experience. It turned out that he had a very beautiful sister. When she came to the city to sell flowers to supplement the family income, she was accidentally noticed by the prefect who was passing by.

The prefect was greedy and lustful, a local bully who could cover the sky with one hand. He fell in love with Zhang Bushing's sister Zhang Fu, kidnapped her and did beastly things to her.

Zhang Fu couldn't bear the humiliation, so she went back and committed suicide by jumping into the river.

Zhang Bu Ming's parents found that she had not returned for a long time, and they went out to look for her. They found Zhang Fu's body in the river, and they almost went crazy.

When Zhang Bu Ming came back from the academy, he went to the county government to file a complaint after learning about the incident. However, the county magistrate ignored the matter and wanted to keep the peace.

Zhang Bushing refused to agree and wanted to continue to appeal. The county magistrate informed the prefect, who sent people to kill him and silence him.

As luck would have it, Zhang Buming sprained his ankle that day and was unable to return home. He spent the night in an inn in the city and thus escaped the disaster.

When he limped back, his home had been burned to ruins and his parents had become two charred corpses whose faces could not be distinguished.

"I couldn't even collect their bodies. They were still waiting at my house, waiting for me to return." Zhang Bu Ming's voice was hoarse, and he almost vomited blood. He clutched the quilt tightly. "Later, I ran away from the mountain road, all the way north, and wanted to go to the capital to file a complaint. I want to avenge my family. I don't believe there is no justice in this world!"

"Fortunately, God didn't abandon me!" Zhang Buying looked at Mingnan with tears in his eyes, "I met the young lady and the young master, and I was able to save my life and make the truth public!"

Upon hearing this, the Imperial Master angrily scolded, "What kind of dog official is this? He is qualified to be a parent. I will report this to His Majesty and investigate him thoroughly!"

His sudden anger startled Zhang Bu Ming, as his attention had been focused on Ming Nan and the prince before, and he didn't notice that there was someone nearby.

When I heard him say he was going to report this to His Majesty, I was startled. “Your Excellency, are you?”

Mingnan immediately introduced him, "This is my brother, the current imperial teacher Wu Rufeng." Then she turned to the crown prince, "He is the current crown prince Xiao Yanshan."

Hearing his name coming out of her mouth, the prince pursed his lips, with an indescribable feeling in his heart.

When she called his name, would she think of Muyan Mountain?

He listened carefully, but didn't hear Mingnan's thoughts, and he immediately felt relieved.

Mingnan was unaware of his little thoughts and was introducing herself to Zhang Buming, "I am the Holy Witch Mingnan."

The status of the three of them was higher than the other, and Zhang Bushing was stunned when he heard them.

Especially when he heard that the man who seemed to have a good temper and didn't talk much was actually the prince, he was completely stunned. He didn't expect that he was so lucky!

After the great surprise came great joy. He struggled to get up. This time no one could stop him. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed firmly to the three people.

"I have no way of repaying your kindness. I am willing to serve His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Imperial Master as a slave. I only ask that you present my injustice to the king and seek justice for my family and all the innocent people who have been harmed!"

The prince stepped forward and personally helped him up, saying in a deep voice: "Don't worry, after I go back and investigate thoroughly, I will report to my father and ask him to handle it impartially. I will never let them go unpunished."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Zhang Bu Ming burst into tears and kowtowed again, but this time he did not get up for a long time.

It was only after the maid had much persuasion that he was helped up.

Mingnan comforted him a few more words, telling him to rest assured and recuperate, before leaving the room.

The Imperial Preceptor looked at Xiao Yanshan and asked, "What are your plans, Your Highness?"

"There is no need for the Imperial Master to intervene in this matter. I will send my men to handle it."

The prince exchanged glances with the imperial teacher. His ambition was no longer concealed, but laid bare in front of the imperial teacher.

The Imperial Master understood that the Crown Prince was now in good health and urgently needed to establish his authority in front of everyone, and this was a good opportunity.

Thinking of this, the Imperial Master did not argue with him, but nodded and said, "If Your Highness needs anything, I am willing to lend a hand."

"Okay." The prince didn't bother to be polite with him.

The two smiled at each other, and then looked at Mingnan at the same time.

Mingnan: “???”

[What are you looking at me for? I've already helped you this far! ]

The prince smiled, "Speaking of which, the Saint is really lucky. She can meet such a key figure as soon as she goes out."

The Imperial Master raised his eyebrows, "Didn't Your Highness want to ride a horse? If you say you have good luck, then it's Your Highness's luck, right?"

Mingnan: "...Yes, this is all thanks to His Highness."

The prince smiled without saying anything and looked at her deeply.

"Alright, alright, it's getting late, Your Highness, please go back to the East Palace first."

Mingnan smiled and drove the guests away.

The prince nodded, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye."

Mingnan was stunned by his straightforwardness.

Has this clingy guy changed his nature?

Then the next moment, the prince said, "It's getting dark, and I'm a little scared. Could you please ask the Saint to escort me?"

Mingnan: “.”

Oh, man, she just knows it.

She glanced at the sky outside and it was indeed dark. She thought about it and was about to agree when the Imperial Master suddenly coughed very deliberately.

"cough--"

Mingnan stretched out a foot.

“Ahem—”

Mingnan took it back.

“…”

Mingnan stretched out his foot.

“Ahem…”

205: […What are you doing?]

Mingnan: [My brother is quite funny.]

The prince couldn't help laughing and deliberately asked, "Does the Imperial Master have a sore throat?"

The Imperial Master smiled wryly and said, "Yes, I feel quite uncomfortable. Nan Nan, go get me a cup of tea."

Mingnan was stunned. Was he trying to get her away so he could talk in private?

She looked at the prince, who pondered for a moment and nodded at her.

And gave her a look that said "reassured".

Mingnan thought: [Why should I worry? He can't eat you. But... I hope for the best.]

She looked away and turned away.

As soon as she left, the Imperial Master's face darkened and he said in a cold voice, "Your Highness, I only have one sister, who was raised with great pampering. She will never suffer any grievances."

"If you just want to use her to support me, I advise you to give up this idea as soon as possible."