Chapter 768: Chapter 768: 768: Gufeng Deserves It

“So, my mother already knows? Strange, how come Jiang Ruobai didn’t hide it from her either?” Jiang Ning mumbled to herself.

“You should just rest and recover, there’s no need for you to ask too much.” Li Hongyuan paused for a moment, and then suddenly spoke coldly, “Jiang Ning, this is the last time.”

“What?” Jiang Ning heard the unusual tone in his voice and subconsciously glanced at him, only to see that his face was extremely pale.

Li Hongyuan spoke solemnly, “If there’s a next time, and you make any such significant decision without consulting me, I will never forgive you.”

Jiang Ning forced a smile, but didn’t defend herself.

Li Hongyuan fell silent for a moment, and then continued, “I don’t mind you plotting against me, but… at least you have to ensure your own safety. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving.”

Without waiting for Jiang Ning to speak, he turned and left.

Jiang Ning propped herself up and said to his retreating back, “You have to believe me, I’ll absolutely never harm you. We’re in this together, after all!”

Li Hongyuan didn’t even turn his head.

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Jiang Ning lay back down, closed her eyes, and then suddenly opened them again, calling Huang Ying, “Bring Gucheng here.”

“Yes, Master.”

Huang Ying quickly ushered Gucheng in.

Gucheng wore a pitch-black cloak, which made his face pale and thin.

“Are you feeling better?” Jiang Ning asked him.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Yes.” Gucheng nodded, “How about Seventh Miss?”

“I’m not in any serious trouble either, just some minor external injuries.” Jiang Ning frowned as she looked at him, “Didn’t I tell you to take good care of yourself and not to come out? Why didn’t you listen?”

Gucheng spoke evenly, “Because Seventh Miss was in danger.”

“Did Li Hongyuan tell you?”

“…Yes.”

“You just believe him like that?” Jiang Ning was annoyed, “He’s just using you. He’s the Crown Prince, what kind of experts doesn’t he have by his side? Does he really need a sick person like you to kill someone for him?”

Gucheng pressed his lips together but didn’t speak.

Even if the Crown Prince had many experts by his side, at that moment, when Gucheng saw Seventh Miss being bullied, all he wanted to do was personally slaughter that scoundrel.

Jiang Ning sighed, “Now, tell me what kind of punishment Gufeng will receive.”

Gucheng immediately replied, “He should…receive it.”

Jiang Ning sat up angrily, “Are you trying to make me unable to eat or sleep? Gufeng did nothing wrong; he was merely following my orders and even got injured for me. I don’t care what rules you Shadow Guards have, if you don’t tell me, I’ll go find Jiang Mubai right now!”

As she spoke, she tossed off her blanket and attempted to get out of bed.

Huang Ying grew anxious and hurriedly stopped her, “Master, you have a head injury, the Imperial Physician has warned you not to leave your bed for these three days. You must rest quietly, otherwise, you’ll end up with lingering complications and occasional headaches!”

She then scolded Gucheng, “Considering Guying and you are partners, don’t you want to help him a little?”

Gucheng was unmoved, “He didn’t protect Seventh Miss well; he deserved it.”

Jiang Ning: “…”

She finally understood why her uncle insisted on having Gucheng as the leader of the Shadow Guards, not just because he was gifted and skilled in martial arts. It was mostly because he was stubborn and adhered rigidly to the rules.

Jiang Ning lay back down with a hand over her head, waving weakly, “Gucheng, you go back and rest.”

Gucheng stood still and slowly said, “I’ll wear more clothes so I won’t get sick again. From now on, Gufeng doesn’t need to come anymore.”

Jiang Ning looked at him.

Gucheng bowed his head slightly, turned around, and walked out.

Huang Ying sighed helplessly, “This child really is stubborn.”