Li You suddenly laughed and said, âWhat if I told you to kill the Princess Consort to the Crown Prince?â
Wenren Zong paused for a moment and said, âI donât want to think about things that havenât happened yet.â
âHavenât you heard that those without foresight always have immediate worries?â
âI only focus on the present.â Wenren Zong looked into the distance, his eyes seemed far away. âPrince, you just need to know that I wonât betray you. As for the Princess Consort, you donât have to mention her frequently. I really donât have much of a connection with her.â
âDonât you want to have her?â Li Youâs gentle smile had a hint of teasing. âWhen I get that position, Iâll give her to you as a reward. How about that?â
Wenren Zong frowned. He couldnât take it anymore and finally said, âDidnât I say not to mention her again? Isnât it annoying?â
Li You was taken aback, and then laughed, âAlright, alright, I wonât mention her. Why are you so fierce?â
Wenren Zong put on a straight face and sped up his horse, leaving him behind.
âWell, thatâs quite a temper.â
Li You didnât get angry and still rode his horse leisurely with a smile.
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East Palace.
Jiang Ning looked at Jiang Yan, who walked in gracefully, with some surprise, âSixth Sister, why are you here?â
Jiang Yan wore a bright red brocade gown with numerous hairpins, pearls, and jade adornments, exuding wealth and splendor.
From an unimportant concubine-born daughter in the Prime Ministerâs Mansion to being the Princess Consort of Prince Zhao, Jiang Yan had truly become a phoenix perching on the top of a tree.
However, she still looked as timid as before, lowering her head, seemingly unable to make eye contact with anyone.
With her family, she was relatively more relaxed. Seeing Jiang Ning, she immediately showed a relaxed smile, walked quickly forward and knelt to pay her respects: âThis humble one greets Your Highness.â
âSixth Sister, thereâs no need for such formalities between us.â Jiang Ning smiled as she pulled her up to sit next to her, examining her up and down, âBecoming a Princess Consort really changes people.â
Jiang Yanâs face turned crimson, and she said with her head bowed, âSeventh Sister, donât tease me.â
Jiang Ning asked, âYou should be returning home today, why are you in the palace instead?â
âYesterday, the Prince ordered me to enter the palace and pay respects to the Emperor and Empress first, and then return home.â Jiang Yan replied.
âHuh?â Jiang Ning was astonished. âWhat kind of reasoning is that? Even if you were to pay respects, you should be doing so to the Prince and Princess Consort of Kang County. Instead, you entered the palace⦠Itâs ridiculous. Does he think his identity has been exposed?â
Jiang Yan was uneasy and embarrassed. âI thought the same, but⦠Iâm not as courageous as you, Seventh Sister, and I couldnât voice it. I dared not disobey his orders, so I had to enter the palace before dawn.â
âHave you met the Emperor and Empress yet?â
âI have only paid my respects to the Empress. As for the Emperor, he didnât see me but sent a eunuch instead, saying that since Iâm in the palace, I can visit the East Palace.â
âWhat kind of scheme is he playing? Does he think the old Emperor canât see through it?â Jiang Ning sneered.@@novelbin@@
Jiang Yan nervously twisted the corners of her clothes, looking frightened and confused.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldnât bear it and softly asked, âThe Prince of Zhao is going to lead the troops today. Wonât you feel uneasy being in Prince Zhaoâs residence alone?â
Jiang Yan replied, âThe Prince ordered me to move to the residence of Prince of Kang County first.â
âWhy?â
âThe Prince said that while heâs gone, he fears that Iâm too young to manage the Princeâs mansion or take good care of myself. He wants me to move to the residence of Prince of Kang County to have someone look after me.â
âIt sounds like he wants you to go and serve his parents?â Jiang Ning asked. âWill you move?â
âI donât know.â Jiang Yanâs voice was tiny, with a hint of pleading. âSeventh Sister, youâre always so clever. Can you help me decide?â