Chapter 325: Having to Stand
Xu Zhiyi and Xiao Nanyong both fell silent, and when they spoke again, they both tacitly changed the subject.
Xu Zhiyi asked, "What are your plans, Your Highness?"
Xiao Nanrong closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "Do you think she will really poison me to death?"
Xu Zhiyi nodded: "Yes."
And even if you do what she says, she may not give you the real antidote now...
Of course he couldn't say that.
Xiao Nanrong gritted his teeth and said, "What's so good about Old Seven? She's so devoted to him, but to me..."
Xu Zhiyi smiled silently.
Kind yet cruel, you can see her most gentle and kind appearance, but you can also feel her ruthless coldness. It is so contradictory, so...
Can't help myself!
Originally, Xiao Nanyong was reluctant to let them go, but when he felt pain twice again and was tortured to the point of almost rolling over and dying, he had to do as Shen Ning said and called Ye Heng from the Imperial Hospital and released Yuan Yue and the others in front of him.
When Ye Heng took the prescription from Shen Ning a while ago, he was a little surprised and confused, not understanding Shen Ning's intention.
Shen Ning told him that if it was the Second Prince's people who came to ask for the prescription, they would definitely give something in exchange, and the value would not be low. At that time, he would understand whether he should give it or not.
At this moment, when Ye Heng saw the young guards around Shen Ning, he instantly understood.
He knew that the so-called disappearance of his master was actually the work of the virtuous king Xiao Nanyong.
Ye Heng gritted his teeth and asked, "Where is my master?"
Xiao Nanrong looked at him quietly: "Shouldn't I be the one asking you?"
Ye Heng frowned: "What do you mean, Your Highness? If you have something to say, just say it clearly. Don't beat around the bush. I don't understand!"
Xiao Nanrong asked: "When did Chen Ning give you the prescription?"
Ye Heng looked up: "Ten days ago, what happened?"
After hearing this, Xiao Nanyong fell silent. After a moment, he laughed out of anger.
Therefore, Shen Ning had planned to poison him a long time ago...At that time, he hadn't even done anything to her!
Xu Zhiyi glanced at Xiao Nanyong, then said to Ye Heng, "The person has been released. Bring out the prescription."
Ye Heng refused: "Where is my master?"
Xiao Nanrong's expression turned grim. Xu Zhiyi, knowing Ye Heng's temper, gently advised him, "Now that no one knows where your master is, isn't that a good thing?"
Ye Heng snorted coldly: "You don't tell the truth. I don't believe you."
Xu Zhiyi: ...
Xiao Nanrong's eyes were filled with sinister murderous intent as he looked at Ye Heng coldly.
Xu Zhiyi paused and said, "Shen Ning should have told you, but you didn't listen to her?"
This time, Ye Heng remained silent.
After a moment, he pulled a prescription from his sleeve: "Come back to me in ten days for the next one."
After saying that, Ye Heng flicked his sleeves and left...
Xiao Nanyong looked at the prescription that Ye Heng had thrown directly onto the table, and thought of how that man had shown no respect for him before, so he lowered his eyes and chuckled.
"The Ye family has been at ease for too long."
Xu Zhiyi remained silent...
Xiao Nanrong asked, "Are there any clues about Hua Yingxue?"
Xu Zhiyi shook his head: "Hua Yingxue has closed the shop."
"Where's the Xie family?"
"Xie Yunqing and his stupid son moved into Concubine Xie's palace."
Xiao Nanrong said calmly, "She does know how to find a place."
The sixth prince Xiao Nanjin's leap ensured that his mother, Concubine Xie, would enjoy a hundred years of honor and glory.
Without waiting for Xiao Nanrong to ask, Xu Zhiyi continued, "Shen Qingbai was invited by Concubine Ma to teach the Nineteenth Prince."
Xiao Nanrong sneered: "Little Nineteen can't even speak, what's the point of enlightenment? So, there's no way to restrain Shen Ning now, right?"
Xu Zhiyi nodded.
Both of them fell silent.
They all understood that the current situation meant that Shen Ning had been on guard against them for a long time... Maybe it wasn't directed at them, but she had already made all the preparations.
Those who are closest to her know how to respond if something changes on Shen Ning's side, and how to protect themselves in the shortest possible time so that Shen Ning has no worries...
"Your Highness, the people around you have been released. Do you want to meet up with them?" Nu Jiaolong asked Chen Ning.
Just when Xiao Nanrong sent people to search for Shen Ning eastward along both land and water routes, no one thought that Shen Ning did not run away at all and was right under his nose.
She and Nu Jiaolong disguised themselves as merchants with fair complexions and short beards and rested in a tea stall outside the city.
Shen Ning knew that Yuan Yue and the others had been released, but she had no intention of showing up.
She had already warned Yuanyue and the others about this, and given the current situation, they knew what they should do.
If I rashly go to see them, and if they are followed by those more powerful Sea God Guards, I will have no place to cry.
The best way to hide is that no one knows where she is, so she won't be exposed.
"Let's go."
Chen Ning placed a few copper coins on the table, and his hands exposed outside his sleeves were carefully disguised as the roughness that a man should have.
Just as Shen Ning and Nu Jiaolong and others disguised themselves as merchants and left the capital to head east, another team also left the capital to head east.
It was the army that transported military rations from the imperial court to Liaodong.
The commander of the army was named Zhou, and the supervising officer was Pei Yuanzhou.
Pei Yuanzhou had climbed up the big tree of the Xu family because of his relationship with the Li family and received a lot of care from Xu Zhiyi, but this time, Pei Yuanzhou knew that this was not a good job.
Since arriving in Beijing, he has been cautious in his conduct and actions, but he knows many things better than some officials in the court.
This time, the commander who was transporting food and grass to Ding Wang's army was the son of the Minister of War of Ding Wang's faction, and the army escorting the food and grass were soldiers who were reorganized after the Xie family army was disbanded.
When Xie Fengting rebelled, the Xie family army was deceived, but was later pardoned by Emperor Jiaping and disbanded and reorganized... and the team escorting the grain and grass was basically all composed of the original Xie family army.
From the commander to the soldiers, they are all disliked by the Second Prince who is in charge now. What good things are waiting for their team ahead?
Pei Yuanzhou was unsure and had originally decided to feign illness and turn down this seemingly lucrative job within two days of leaving the capital. However, when he just left the capital and set up camp, he found that Mr. Xu Sanye had entered his tent.
Facing Pei Yuanzhou's surprised expression, Xu Zhiyi curled his lips and said, "Yuanzhou seems uneasy all the way. Do you think I will let you die?"
A wise man never speaks in cryptic terms. Pei Yuanzhou paused and bowed, "I acknowledge my guilt."
Xu Zhiyi waved his hand and chuckled, "Don't say such empty words. If you can't even sense this little danger and still happily go on this journey, I'll start to doubt whether I should cultivate you after all."
Pei Yuanzhou bowed to the ground.
Xu Zhiyi said without further ado, "This time we're escorting grain to Liaodong. Commander Zhou is a warrior, so don't count on him. Arrange everything yourself and let me and the Second Prince see your abilities... I'm keeping this trip secret. If you need anything, come to the eunuch's tent."
Xu Zhiyi was a criminal, so naturally he could not show up in public. This time he was traveling with the eunuch in charge of the military as a cover, so he stayed in the military supervisor's tent.
Pei Yuanzhou pursed his lips, his eyes flickering slightly: "Yes."
After Xu Zhiyi left, Pei Yuanzhou came out of his tent and told his followers not to follow him. He walked aimlessly around the camp alone under the pretext of inspecting the camp, his mind in a mess.
He knew that if he followed Xu Zhiyi, he would be tied to the second prince's chariot.
Pei Yuanzhou had never thought about taking sides. After all, he was not qualified to do so. But now, he had to take sides... because, in this situation, if he didn't take sides, he would be the enemy.
But the most important problem is that he is not optimistic about the second prince!
If you have to take sides, or choose someone you don't like, it's like walking forward step by step even though you know there is a fire pit ahead. This feeling of seeking death is really bad.
But he is not Shen Qingbai, no one covers him up, no one backs him up, he has no choice!
At this moment, a voice suddenly appeared in front of him: "Who is it?"
Then Pei Yuanzhou saw a man walking towards him quickly with his hat lowered, and two patrol soldiers behind him chased after him, shouting.
Pei Yuanzhou frowned and stepped forward to stop the suspicious soldier, but at that moment, he saw the other person's face.
Xie Lingyue?
Their eyes met, and Xie Lingyue also had a tense expression, staring at Pei Yuanzhou intently.
The soldiers chasing behind also arrived...
"etc."
Pei Yuanzhou stepped forward and said, "This is my personal attendant, here to look for me."
"It turns out to be Master Pei."
The two soldiers were obviously relieved and said with a smile: "This little brother seems a little timid. Why didn't he just say something? He made us think someone sneaked in."
Pei Yuanzhou bowed and said, "I brought my own personal attendants with me. They have never seen the world. Please forgive me for making fun of them."
"Master Pei is too polite."
After the two soldiers left, Xie Lingyue let out a long sigh and looked at Pei Yuanzhou: "You are from the Xu family, why are you helping me?"
Pei Yuanzhou pursed his lips and said, "I am one of your own people... Besides, Miss Xie saved my life during the palace coup last time. How can I just ignore her?"
Xie Lingyue stared at him carefully, and after a moment, she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
"You're a good one."
She said, "Protect me to Liaodong... The court will remember your merit."
Pei Yuanzhou's eyes flickered slightly, and then he nodded: "Miss Xie, there is no need to say more. I should repay the favor of saving my life with gratitude. As long as I am not dead, I will definitely protect you..."
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