"Eldest sister, don't you know me well? How could there be any women coming and going here? Could it be that you've mistaken me for someone else?"
As they were talking, Chen Dechang had already served the tea.
Xiao Xuan raised an eyebrow, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.
Looking up, I saw Chongning's mischievous grin again, and I felt like I was about to lose my temper.
He couldn't suppress the smile on his lips, and unconsciously, he started to laugh too.
"Alright, sister, when the time is right, I will bring my sister-in-law to visit you in person and let you take a look."
Xiao Xuan was in a great mood. If he wasn't worried that Ning Yin might not be able to accept it, he would have wanted to announce to the world immediately that Ning Yin was his woman.
Upon hearing this good news, Chongning immediately covered his mouth in astonishment, his face filled with disbelief.
It turns out that the woman from earlier really was the girl my brother loved.
She had originally planned to go to Huguo Temple to ask Xiao Xuan for a marriage fortune slip, but now she could finally rest easy.
But Xiao Xuan's mysterious behavior only fueled her curiosity. What kind of woman could have managed to enlighten her dull-witted younger brother?
“I said, you two are really something, keeping it from me so well! Let me tell you, on the day it’s revealed, I want to be the first person to meet my sister-in-law!”
Chongning shook his head, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and turned to glare at Li Chengyan.
Li Chengyan was leaning on the desk with one hand, holding a book to cover his face, afraid that Chongning would punish him with his eyes.
But he couldn't help but secretly despise him. This kid was really showing off. He was still far from being a real talent.
These days, he followed Chongning around, serving him tea and water, but Chongning still treated him like a younger brother.
Now they've even sent him back to Xiao Xuan's side, saying that at this crucial moment, the Crown Prince needs someone to help him.
The more I think about it, the more upset I get. When will it be my turn?
Thinking about it, he put down the book in his hand, ran over, and started flattering him again.
"Then it will definitely be the first time that my sister sees him. With my sister taking command of the army again this time, the morale of the soldiers has been greatly boosted. Even if Shen Yun wants to win them over, it will be almost impossible."
Xiao Xuan couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at Li Chengyan's obsequious manner.
"However, my men recently discovered that this Marquis Wuding seems to frequent the Lanqu Garden, which is probably not as simple as just seeking pleasure."
Xiao Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, likely indicating that he had learned something.
"Keep an eye on them. They're probably going to spot some spies from Chu. It would be best if we could overhear their conversation!"
The mother of Marquis Wuding was from the State of Chu, and Marquis Wuding often used the pretext of establishing commercial cooperation between the two countries.
Having made multiple diplomatic missions to the State of Chu, he likely intends to use Chu's influence to bring me down this time as well.
However, this motley crew didn't seem to realize that the State of Chu wasn't stupid; who would willingly do something so thankless?
After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered something else.
In two days it will be New Year's Eve, and the palace will hold a banquet, at which time all the important and powerful officials will enter the palace.
He was determined to find a way to expose all of Xiao Ling's deeply hidden cronies.
Those who are willing to surrender will be rewarded with high-ranking positions and generous salaries; those who are unwilling will be killed without mercy!
“My brother needs to be more careful. I won’t stay any longer today. I need to go back and keep an eye on things to prevent Shen Yun from doing anything tricky.”
Xiao Xuan nodded, got up and saw Chong Ning off. The sedan chair went further and further away, until only its outline remained.
As he turned around, he almost bumped into Li Chengyan.
Li Chengyan's peach blossom eyes still lingered with reluctance, and even if Xiao Xuan didn't understand, he knew what the kid meant.
He gave Li Chengyan a look that was full of sarcasm.
"Still looking? You're itching to get to work!"
"No, Jingyuan, is it a case of 'you're allowed to set fires, but I'm not allowed to light lamps'? You and Qingying both have partners, so I can't be left behind..."
Li Chengyan pursed his lips, and thinking of the woman Chong Ning had just asked about, he immediately guessed that Xiao Xuan had also brought Ning Yin into the palace.
"You really brought a celestial beauty into the palace? Why didn't you hide her in the East Palace and instead sent her away?"
Li Chengyan followed behind Xiao Xuan, his face full of mockery and gossip.
Now things are much better. He was sent back to the palace by Chongning, and Tianxian also entered the palace. Wouldn't it be even more lively with everyone together?
However, if he wanted to see Chongning, he would have to ride a fast horse for an hour.
Ultimately, they didn't have the same advantage of being close to Xiao Xuan and Qing Ying.
Li Chengyan couldn't help but let out a mournful cry...
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Imperial Medical Academy
"Is Physician Ning here?"
Eunuch Zhuang was overjoyed; this Physician Ning was truly his benefactor.
He received such a great favor on their first meeting, so he had to come over and express his gratitude properly.
As soon as Eunuch Zhuang stepped into the courtyard, he saw Judge Chen's liver-colored face.
"Where is Physician Ning? And Chief Physician Chen?"
Judge Chen hurriedly pulled his hands out of his sleeves and walked forward with a smile.
"Eunuch Zhuang, wasn't Ning Yin taken away by His Highness the Crown Prince's men? I'm afraid..."
Judge Chen looked smug. The Crown Prince was always cold-hearted and averse to women. This time, Ning Yin had even made the Emperor vomit blood. He would probably have been killed on the spot long ago.
"I'm afraid of what? His Highness the Crown Prince has just learned the truth and should release the person soon. But you, Chen, as the head of an academy, how can you only gloat? You've only grown old, but you haven't grown smart."
Eunuch Zhuang coldly mocked him, then turned around and saw Ning Yin getting off the carriage, escorted by two Qingyu Guards.
When Eunuch Zhuang saw Ning Yin, he immediately grinned and went to greet her. This mistress was no ordinary person; not only was her medical skill superb, but she also looked like a fairy.
If I could cling to this powerful figure, that would be excellent.
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