After Ren Yaoqi came out of Shou'an Hall, Hongying, who was waiting outside, came to greet him.
After hearing that the princess was left alone by the old princess, Hongying led Ren Yaoqi to Jiuyang Palace, wondering whether she should notify the princess and ask her to pick up the princess.
Hongying wasn't afraid of the princess suffering any serious loss. Although Xiao Jinglin was usually cold and quiet, he wasn't one to be taken advantage of. Hongying was afraid that her princess would finally lose her patience and become unwilling to endure, and then let the princess suffer. If her princess was forced into a corner, she could just ignore everything and hide away in Jiajing Pass, but the princess would stay in the palace.
He didn't realize it when he went to Shou'an Hall before, but after he came out, Ren Yaoqi found that Shou'an Hall was more like a southern courtyard, with many flowers and plants used as decorations, and there seemed to be some rockery and strange rocks behind the hall.
After leaving Shou'an Hall, the buildings you see at a glance are even more solemn and magnificent. There are big trees everywhere that are as thick as a man's embrace. Often when you look up, you can't see the sky, but only lush branches and leaves.
Suddenly, a man walked slowly under the green shade in front. The mottled shadows cast on him, almost submerging his body in the shadows, making it impossible to see his face clearly. However, this man's every move could easily attract other people's attention, and it was impossible to ignore him.
In this world, some people are born to shine.
Ren Yaoqi recognized the person almost immediately upon seeing him. As he walked closer, his handsome features finally became clear to him.
Ren Yaoqi lowered his eyes and knelt down to salute: "Master Xiao."
Xiao Jingxi stopped and looked at Ren Yaoqi for a moment, then nodded and smiled: "Is Jinglin still in Shou'an Palace?"
"The old princess and Madam Wu seemed to want to ask the princess something, so I came out first."
Xiao Jingxi was not surprised and smiled, "Oh? Are you asking about Yanbei's military affairs?"
Upon hearing this, Ren Yaoqi subconsciously looked around. Xiao Jingxi came alone, and she was only accompanied by Ping Guo and Hong Ying. No wonder he asked so directly.
After a moment's thought, Ren Yaoqi said, "Miss Wu mentioned the Tangut invasion. This is a matter of national importance and it's inconvenient for me to be present. Madam Wu then asked me to leave."
Xiao Jingxi seemed to be thinking about something, and then he casually said, "There were a few small battles in the Western Territory a few days ago."
At this point, Xiao Jingxi paused, looked at Ren Yaoqi and said with a smile: "My aunt is probably back to borrow troops. In your opinion, should the Yanbei Palace respond?"
Ren Yaoqi resisted the urge to roll his eyes. You've almost hidden all the troops, and it's obvious that you don't want to lend them. Why are you acting so high and mighty now and asking for help?
"Second Young Master Xiao, you're joking. I'm just a weak girl with limited knowledge. I don't understand these things." Ren Yaoqi said without changing his expression.
Xiao Jingxi looked at her with a smile, but didn't bother her anymore.
"I'll go bring Jinglin back." Xiao Jingxi took a small step to the side and let Ren Yaoqi go first.
Ren Yaoqi bowed, but paused as they passed each other. He turned and said softly, "Master Xiao, I heard that many horse farms in Ningxia suffered losses during the Tangut invasion. I wonder how the Su family's horse farms are doing?"
Xiao Jingxi's surprise flashed across his eyes when he heard this, and then he slowly smiled and looked at Ren Yaoqi and said, "The Su family is fine."
Ren Yaoqi nodded. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "I heard that Madam Wu has a good relationship with the eldest wife of the Su family." She spoke softly and slowly, but her tone was firm.
Xiao Jingxi didn't say anything, but his eyes looking at Ren Yaoqi were meaningful.
Ren Yaoqi stared at him for a moment. Xiao Jingxi's dark, bright eyes seemed to contain some kind of magic, as if it could suck people in.
Ren Yaoqi turned his eyes away first, nodded, and walked away.
Xiao Jingxi looked at her from behind, the expression in his eyes unclear. Suddenly, he shook his head and laughed, muttering softly, "How can there be such a thing in this world..."
The last few words were so light that they dissipated between the lips and tongue.
Ren Yaoqi walked far away. When he was out of Xiao Jingxi's sight, he suddenly stopped, exhaled, and then continued walking without looking back.
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