Princess Jiahe's hands, which were originally moving, suddenly froze when she heard these words. She really didn't understand why the Ninth Princess became like a completely different person after leaving the capital. The noble princess who was originally so well-behaved, obedient, and well-educated had become like this now that she was close to Xu Miaomiao.
It can be seen that Xu Miaomiao is really a disaster. Princess Jiahe became more and more angry the more she thought about it. Looking at the person in front of her, she vented all her anger on Xu Miaomiao. But at this time, Nangong Jin could not stand up and speak for Xu Miaomiao.
Now, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has issued an order that their Nangong family must be loyal to the royal family from generation to generation. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince says that he wants to take the Ninth Princess away, they must obey His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's order.
Besides, the Ninth Princess is the Crown Prince's most beloved sister. Even if something happens, no one will care about her more than the Crown Prince.
Nangong Jin frowned slightly, looked at the man on the bed and said unhappily, "Nan Zhi, come back with me."
"I don't." Nan Zhi raised his head proudly, and spoke to Nangong Jin stubbornly as if he was dissatisfied. He also said that he really disliked and was dissatisfied with Princess Jiahe, but was very affectionate to Nangong Jin. Nangong Jin was the youngest and most promising person in the Nangong family. Now he was also a legitimate young general. He almost dedicated the first half of his life to the land and peace of the Southern Kingdom. Nan Zhi had no reason to be angry with Nangong Jin. What's more, Nangong Jin was always a modest gentleman to others, polite and well-mannered. Nan Zhi didn't dare to stay with him for long. It was only when she heard Nangong Jin speak, Princess Jiahe, that she looked complacent, smiled, and spoke to the person in front of her.
"Nanzhi, did you hear that? Now that Nangong Jin has spoken, are you really not going to go back with us? What will your brother do if he finds out? He will punish you. Besides, Xu Miaomiao and her family have committed a serious crime by not protecting you. If you continue to stay here, Nanzhi, you might bring them trouble."
Nan Zhi was stunned when she heard this, and looked at Xu Miaomiao hesitantly, but when she saw Erbao beside her and the marks on his injured arm, her heart softened. Perhaps it was because of his presence that Erbao was injured. She lowered her head with some self-blame, and seeing him like this, Erbao couldn't bear to hold Nan Zhi's hand.
Even though Nan Zhi was very reluctant, they were right. Now that she was being assassinated, it might be because if she got involved with Er Bao, they would be in trouble. Nan Zhi smiled at Er Bao and reluctantly said, "Er Bao, don't worry. Even if we say goodbye today, we will definitely meet again. No matter how long it takes, you will always be my best friend."
Hearing this, Erbao couldn't help crying. Xu Miaomiao saw this and immediately stepped forward to gently support Erbao. Princess Jiahe, who was standing by, was dissatisfied when she heard this and said that it was ridiculous for a common girl to dream of becoming friends with the most noble princess in the South Country. "Someone, take the Ninth Princess away first."
As soon as Princess Jiahe finished speaking, the two maids behind her immediately came up. Although they were just two maids, their attire was not much different from Xu Miaomiao's, which showed how luxurious the people in the capital were. Nan Zhi looked back at them, and could only lower her head and follow the two maids down.
Seeing this, Princess Jiahe also smiled gently, looking at Xu Miaomiao in front of her, and then she said: "The Crown Prince has ordered, Ninth Princess, because you are injured, everyone in the Song Mansion will be punished with twenty lashes. If something like this happens again in the future, then your Song Mansion will not just be dealt with by a few light lashes."
As soon as Princess Jiahe finished speaking, a group of soldiers rushed up from behind her. Xu Miaomiao immediately protected Erbao and looked at the woman in front of her vigilantly. Princess Jiahe took out the whip on her body and hit her hard on the ground. She looked at Xu Miaomiao and said, "Xu Miaomiao, I will execute you these twenty lashes! Don't worry, considering that we are friends, I will show mercy to you."
As she spoke, Princess Jiahe's whip was about to swing over. Seeing this, Xu Miaomiao could only turn around, wrap Erbao tightly in her arms, and face Princess Jiahe with her back to block the whip, but the expected pain did not come. Nangong Jin stood in front of Xu Miaomiao and looked at Princess Jiahe in front of him, saying, "It was the young prince who insisted on staying in the Song Mansion. To be honest, there was nothing wrong with the people in the Song Mansion. Besides, why did the secret guard suddenly leave last night? Princess, don't you know the reason?"
Princess Jiahe smiled when she heard this. She looked at Nangong Jin with dissatisfaction and said, "What are you talking about? Twenty lashes for everyone in the Song Mansion is an order from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. The Nangongs have been loyal to the royal family for generations. Do you want to disobey His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's order now?"
Nangong Jin frowned slightly when he heard this, and whipped Jiahe directly. Jiahe took two steps forward and finally stabilized his body. Nangong Jin threw the whip to the ground fiercely, looked at him and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always been kind-hearted. If it weren't for you saying something exaggerated, how could he have imposed such a heavy punishment? Besides, the Ninth Princess has returned safely, what else do you want? Could it be that you want to take revenge for a little personal affection?"
"Nangong Jin, is this the kind of person I am in your eyes?" Princess Jiahe was dissatisfied with arguing with the person in front of her. She looked at him and said, "I am following the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Princess Jiahe raised the token in her hand while speaking, showing it to everyone, and then continued: "If anyone is dissatisfied, you can go to the East Palace in the capital and sue me, but you also have to see who gave me this token."
The soldiers on the side all lowered their heads when they saw the token in the hand of Jiahe group leader. Princess Jiahe also stared at Nangong Jin without any hesitation.
Nangong Jin threw away the whip, looked back at Xu Miaomiao, and walked away.
Soon, all the people from the Song Mansion gathered in the courtyard. There were not many maids in the Song Mansion, and the mistress and Liu Juan were a little puzzled when they were suddenly gathered in the courtyard. But after seeing a group of soldiers in clothes, they all hid in place and dared not move.
Do you think your Nangong family will be safe?
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