Chapter 307: Suffering
Chen Ning brought Qiyue back to her residence in the side hall of Cining Palace, feeling a little depressed.
Qi Yue looked at her expression, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Miss, don't be angry. His Royal Highness Prince Ding didn't mean to make you angry. I see that he just can't stand others getting close to you..."
Shen Ning shook her head: "No, I'm just too tired and don't have the energy to argue with him."
But it would be a lie to say that she wasn't angry at all. She had already explained the reason, and to avoid suspicion she even sent someone to tell Xiao Nanchen. However, she didn't expect that he would still go crazy for no apparent reason.
Maybe he has been under too much pressure recently... I can only say that the adult world is so difficult!
The night breeze was cool and refreshing. Chen Ning simply lay down on the recliner under the tree and closed her eyes to rest. Qi Yue sat on the small stool behind the recliner and massaged her head, comforting her in a low voice.
"Miss, although His Royal Highness Prince Ding hid this from you this time, he truly has you in his heart... He sent people to protect the Xie residence impeccably. Despite the chaos in the capital and the issues with my uncle, from beginning to end, Madam and the eldest young master were not disturbed at all in the Xie residence..."
The little girl explained clearly, "He even specially left the Changning Guards here, and even had General Xie and his men keep an eye on you in the palace, fearing that someone might hurt you."
"He's busy with such a big thing, yet he's still able to make such thoughtful and appropriate arrangements for the young lady and those around her. I think His Royal Highness Prince Ding really cares about the young lady."
Chen Ning laughed and joked: "When did Xiao Qi understand these things? Has the little girl finally come to her senses?"
Become her emotional counselor.
Qiyue blushed immediately. "Miss, please don't laugh at me. I'm speaking from the heart. I just said it because I thought so... I think it's been a difficult journey for you and Prince Ding. You shouldn't get angry over those inexplicable people. It's not necessary."
Shen Ning was silent for a moment, then hummed softly, "It's really not necessary."
In fact, she also knew Xiao Nanchen's feelings for her. Putting aside other things, Xie Yuncheng was obviously his right-hand man, but he did not bring Xie Yuncheng with him. Instead, he let Xie Yuncheng stay in the palace to guard her.
And when the city gate was broken, everyone knew that when the Sixth Prince was forced to announce the decree, the simplest and most effective way to eliminate the trouble forever was to kill whoever announced the decree.
Xiao Nanchen naturally knew this, but he did not touch the Sixth Prince... If he was really cruel and cold-blooded, he could have labeled the Sixth Prince as an accomplice of the Crown Prince and killed him directly to establish his authority. Why would he risk being branded a traitor and not take action against the Sixth Prince?
She heard that Xiao Nanchen issued a military order during the siege: protect the body of the Sixth Prince.
It was also for this reason that, in such a fierce battle with thousands of troops, the Sixth Prince's body did not suffer any damage and was able to preserve its final dignity.
Everything he did required great care, but while dealing with those people, he was also careful about her affairs... Sometimes he got a little carried away, but didn't she have any shortcomings? Why should he blame others and confront them head-on?
Qiyue smiled and said, "Miss, are you not angry anymore?"
Shen Ning tapped her forehead...
As the sky gradually darkened, a small table of food was delivered from the kitchen of the Cining Palace. They said that the Queen Mother had not slept enough and had only eaten some porridge, so Shen Ning could eat it herself.
It's a good thing to get more sleep after catching a cold, so Shen Ning didn't bother the old lady and had dinner with Qiyue.
Seeing Qiyue eating so happily, Chen Ning felt as if her appetite had improved...
After finishing their meal, the two of them took a walk in the garden to digest their food. At this time, a palace servant came in from outside the archway and respectfully conveyed the message that the second prince had arrived.
Shen Ning was also startled: "Second Prince?"
He's injured like that and he's still running around?
So cool!
The next moment, the Second Prince Xiao Nanyong walked in from outside with his attendant. He moved very slowly with his back straight, obviously afraid of hurting the wound on his back.
Seeing Shen Ning, Xiao Nanrong stopped and smiled at her, looking a little apologetic.
Shen Ning stepped forward: "Why is your highness here? What's the matter?"
Then the Second Prince glanced at the Imperial Secretary, who stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, this is the sweet-scented osmanthus and yam cake that our Highness ordered the kitchen to make. It was specially sent here for you to try."
As soon as July heard about food, he immediately reached out to take it.
Shishu took Qiyue's hand and said, "Sister Qiyue, I saw your swordsmanship was really exquisite last time. I've been looking for an opportunity to learn from you. Why don't we go to the side and talk?"
Qiyue turned to look at Chen Ning, and when she nodded, she was dragged aside by Shishu.
Shen Ning was a little surprised: "Your Highness, is there something wrong?"
Xiao Nanyong pursed his lips and glanced at her, then took out a palm-sized notebook. In his other hand was a charcoal pencil, which he wrote a sentence on and handed to her.
"The secretary said that I had offended the prince when I was unconscious before, and I came to apologize."
Shen Ning laughed and shook her head: "Your Highness took anesthesia at the time. Since I knew that Your Highness was unconscious, how could I take it to heart? I am a doctor, Your Highness does not need to worry about it, just pretend that it never happened."
Just pretend it never happened?
Xiao Nanyong lowered his eyes to hide the obscurity in his eyes, and wrote another line of words.
"The secretary accidentally overheard the prince arguing with the seventh brother. Was it because of me? I feel uneasy. If necessary, I can go and explain to the seventh brother."
Shen Ning immediately waved her hand: "Your Highness has misunderstood. The dispute between us has nothing to do with you. Your Highness does not need to think too much."
It was getting late, and Shen Ning didn't want to talk about these trivial things with this person, so she politely hinted: "Your Highness is injured, and you really shouldn't move around because of these trivial matters. If you involve the wound, it will be more difficult to recover. You should go back and rest early."
She spoke politely, but it was obvious that she was seeing someone off.
But Xiao Nanyong seemed not to understand, and still had a cautious and kind expression on his face as he wrote another line of words.
"The prince saved my life, so when it comes to the prince, no matter how small the matter is..."
Why is this person so fussy?
Shen Ning felt a little annoyed, and then she saw Xiao Nanrong asking: But did you annoy the prince?
You are so good at reading people’s faces!
Shen Ning forced a smile: "How could it be, Your Highness is worrying too much..."
"His Royal Highness Prince Ding!"
Qiyue's voice suddenly rang out. Shen Ning looked up and saw Xiao Nanchen walking in from the archway.
The moment he saw her, Xiao Nanchen also saw Xiao Nanyong. He paused slightly, pursed his lips and lowered his eyes... then turned around as if to leave.
Shen Ning felt helpless: "Anan..."
Xiao Nanchen stopped.
Shen Ning said to Xiao Nanrong in a quick tone: "Anan and I have something to do, so I will not keep the Second Prince here today."
Xiao Nanrong pursed his lips and smiled, then bowed and nodded before turning to walk out. When he passed by Xiao Nanchen, he nodded to him again. Xiao Nanchen just looked at him quietly: "Goodbye, second brother."
In an instant, only Chen Ning and Xiao Nanchen were left in the yard. Qiyue had already hidden somewhere with the food box in her arms.
Chen Ning had originally thought that His Royal Highness Prince Ding was standing there with his neck stiff, probably waiting for her to coax him. Just as she was about to go over, she saw him suddenly turn around and stride towards her. When he came to her side, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly.
Shen Ning was strangled and almost coughed, and quickly patted his back: "Be gentle."
Xiao Nanchen quickly reduced his strength, but did not let her go. He lowered his head and tried with some difficulty to bury it in the crook of her neck, but gave up because they were too far away... He could only press Shen Ning's head against his chest with one hand.
"sorry."
He whispered, "It was my fault before."
His voice was muffled... Shen Ning felt as if he had suffered some injustice.
How could His Royal Highness Prince Ding, who was so powerful and decisive, and who had quickly and forcefully stabilized the capital from the chaos of the palace coup, suffer injustice? If others heard this, they would probably laugh.
But Shen Ning inexplicably felt that he seemed to have suffered a great injustice.
She leaned her head against Xiao Nanchen's chest and looked at him: "Anan, did something happen?"
Otherwise, how could he suddenly lose control of his emotions...
"No."
Xiao Nanchen looked away.
Shen Ning raised her hands and held his face with both hands, forcing him to look at her: "Say it again, you don't have anything hidden in your heart?"
Their eyes met, and Xiao Nanchen moved his lips: "Yes."
Shen Ning laughed: "Just say it directly, don't let people guess, you are such a grown-up..."
Xiao Nanchen pursed his lips, and after a moment, he said in a hoarse voice: "You would rather ask the Queen Mother for help than let me interfere..."
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