"Then you shouldn't be so suspicious. It's so dark now. What if one or two bad guys appear on the road? Don't be so careless next time. This is Bai County, not the capital. If something really happens, the government won't be able to protect you in time."
"No." Zhi heard Xiaobao's scolding and immediately said, "Although Bai County doesn't have the iron cavalry and sentries circulating day and night like the capital, but here we have you, the beautiful sister, Xiaoyue, and you. You are all my good friends. Besides, Nangong is still here, so nothing will happen."
Nan Zhi had just finished speaking, but when she saw Xiao Bao was about to speak, she immediately pouted in grievance. Her pitiful appearance was really heartbreaking: "You don't know, I hurt my leg when I climbed in just now. It hurts so much. The wall of your house is really too high."
Nan Zhi was talking to herself, not noticing that Xiao Bao on the bed didn't know anything.
He frowned, clenched his hands, and wanted to get up, but Xiaobao couldn't move at all. He closed his eyes sadly. If his body was not too weak, how could he have ended up in this situation? He couldn't even protect the person he wanted to protect.
"Little mute, why don't you say anything?"
Seeing that Xiaobao was slow to speak, Nanzhi immediately moved closer, blinking her big eyes, leaning on the bed and looking at the boy in front of her. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Nanzhi blinking at her, and Xiaobao was stunned for a long time. It was not until Nanzhi tilted her head in confusion that Xiaobao immediately pushed away the little girl who was so close to him.
"Ouch."
Nan Zhi had an injury on her foot, and was pushed by Xiao Bao so suddenly that she fell to the ground. She looked at the boy on the bed with red eyes in dissatisfaction: "Why are you like this? My foot hurts even more."
Xiao Bao did not reply, but turned his head to the other side and said, "It's so late at night, Your Highness should go back early, otherwise Nangong will be worried if he knows."
"But, little mute, after I leave this time, I'm afraid it will be really difficult for us to meet again in the future. Will you forget me?"
Nan Zhi had nothing to do. Xiao Bao pushed her away just now. Instead, she asked a question, leaning her head forward to inquire about the little boy on the bed.
"No, I will definitely come to find you."
"Really?" Nan Zhi heard this and all the sadness in her heart disappeared. She looked at the boy in front of her with great joy: "Then you have to pinky promise me."
"good."
Looking at the girl's outstretched jade-white fingertips, Xiaobao immediately pulled them up without any hesitation.
At Nan Zhi's request, the two made an agreement. Nan Zhi felt relieved and saw that it was getting late, so she planned to leave.
"etc-"
Nan Zhi was startled by the sudden voice behind her: "What's wrong, little mute? Are you still reluctant to leave me?"
If it were in the past, Xiao Bao would have definitely refuted Nan Zhi, but today he didn't say anything. He just turned his head and looked at Nan Zhi. His thin lips opened slightly, but he didn't say anything. He just said, "Mother must have known about your visit to the mansion a long time ago. Don't climb over the wall when you go back. Let mother send someone to take you back."
Looking at Nan Zhi's receding back, Xiao Bao stared at her closely without moving away for a moment.
From now on, besides my elder sister and mother, there is one more person I want to protect.
"Beautiful sister, you really know I'm here."
As soon as Nan Zhi came out, she saw Xu Miaomiao sitting on a chair. Before Xu Miaomiao could put down the cup in her hand, Nan Zhi came over and smiled at her.
As Nan Zhi smiled, the hairpin on her head kept shaking, looking very cute. If the governess was there, she would probably scold Nan Zhi again, because the hairpin could not move.
Xu Miaomiao nodded and smiled at Nan Zhi: "I am waiting here for Your Highness. First, I am worried about Your Highness's comfort, and second, there is something I really want to discuss with Your Highness."
Nan Zhi raised her eyebrows curiously, skipped to Xu Miaomiao, climbed onto the chair opposite, and looked at Xu Miaomiao: "Beautiful sister, is there anything you want to tell me?"
Putting down the cup in her hand, Xu Miaomiao stood up and knelt down. Nan Zhi was shocked by her: "Beautiful sister, what are you doing? Get up quickly."
"Your Highness, please let me kneel down and finish what I am saying."
Seeing how persistent she was, Nan Zhi didn't know what to say anymore. She could only look at Xu Miaomiao in front of her and wait for her to continue speaking.
"Princess, I know it's not easy for you to come to Bai County. It's a blessing for you to make friends with Erbao and Xiaobao, but I have something to ask of you."
"Beautiful sister, you are the mother of Erbao and Xiaobao, which means you are Nanzhi's elder. You are embarrassing Nanzhi by saying this. If you have anything to say, just tell me. Nanzhi will agree to it."
"Princess, please do not mention your acquaintance with Erbao and Xiaobao in the capital in the future, especially in the palace. If possible, I hope that your friendship will end here in Bai County."
"why is that."
Nan Zhi became anxious when she heard Xu Miaomiao's words. She jumped off the chair and looked at Xu Miaomiao in confusion.
Xu Miaomiao nodded slightly and continued to speak to Nan Zhi: "Your Highness, I once had a shop in the capital and had some exchanges with the ladies of those aristocratic families. I once believed in the friendship here, but there have been so many changes. I dare not guarantee it. If your mother knew that your Highness made friends with them and implicated Erbao and Xiaobao, I would never admit it even if I die."
Nan Zhi was silent for a moment. She was the daughter of the royal family, and was born to understand the interests and people's hearts of the royal family better than other ordinary people. So when Xu Miaomiao said this, she naturally understood.
"Don't worry, I will definitely not mention them in the capital. But there is one thing, beautiful sister, I cannot promise you. Since Erbao and Xiaobao and I have agreed to be friends, we will be friends for life. I, Nanzhi, don't make promises easily, but once I have promised, I will definitely do it."
As if she was afraid that Xu Miaomiao would be dissatisfied, Nan Zhi immediately said, "I've been out for so long, the eldest master must be anxious, I'll go back first."
"I will find some guards to escort you."
Nan Zhi nodded, agreeing to Xu Miaomiao's words. It was already so dark at night, and she was a little scared to be alone, so she did not reject Xu Miaomiao's kindness.
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