The next day

Pei Xinghai, who returned from visiting friends, sent someone to the Hou Mansion to deliver the post, which finally made Xie Ning, who had not been able to get any news from King An's Mansion, temporarily put aside the worries in his heart and went out to meet at the place that the other party had agreed in advance.

Since they met, Xie Ning naturally wanted to ask, "I heard that Uncle Pei has gone out to visit friends in the past two days, but I don't know who he sees?" ”

Pei Xinghai was startled at first when he heard this, then thought about it, then looked at her clearly, and said firmly: "You went to the post house to look for me yesterday?" ”

"yes," Shainin nodded.

"......No wonder," Pei Xinghai groaned, although he didn't say anything on his face, there was a smile in his eyes, "Yes, I did see a friend in the past two days." What was said in yesterday's letter was also conceived by the two of us. ”

When Xie Ning heard this, a pair of apricot eyes suddenly burst into light, and he couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart, and asked directly: "To have such foresight, this person must be extraordinary, right?" ”

"Hehe," Pei Xinghai just smiled perfunctorily, "It's just an old friend, what's so special." According to what you say, haven't I become an extraordinary person since you Uncle Pei? ”

Hearing the joking meaning of his words, Xie Ning also followed the music and complimented him jokingly: "Uncle Pei, as a brave general of the Peng Yong Army, is naturally even more extraordinary. ”

"You, you," Pei Xinghai shook his head with a little emotion, and sat down at the table.

Xie Ning also sat down, and after the two joked, they began to discuss business.

Unconsciously, an afternoon passed, according to Pei Xinghai's meaning. It is to send Xie Ning back to the Jingyang Marquis Mansion in person to rest assured. But Xie Ning was worried about Qin Feng's condition, so he did not go with him, but walked to King An's Mansion by himself.

stepped forward to report her name and surname, but Xie Ning was welcomed in by the porter, but before she reached the gate of Qiuhua Garden, she was stopped by a traceless person who suddenly appeared.

It's a shame to say that although Xie Ning thinks that she is good, when it comes to superb martial arts, she is far more than a step behind Traceless. Not to mention that she was overly concerned yesterday, but she was not distracted to pay attention to the surrounding movements in King An's mansion. That's why I encountered this gray shadow falling from the sky at this time. Xie Ning couldn't help but look slightly stunned.

The other party didn't give her time to react. Wu said bluntly: "Miss Xie, the prince has taken medicine and slept at this time, so it's better not to go and disturb you." ”

Traceless's attitude has always been cold, but Shainin didn't think much about it. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "That's it." I wonder if I can wait here for a while? ”

Thanks to yesterday's letter. The general arrangement of the martial arts hall has been explained with the assistance of Uncle Pei, and Xie Ning has finally lost his burden for a while. Since I came to visit today, it would be okay to wait a little longer.

Not to mention the gap in between. She could also think about it.

Xie Ning's idea was very good, but after hearing it without a trace, a rare look of hesitation appeared on his face, and he was silent for a long time, and he didn't make a sound.

Seeing this, Xie Ning couldn't help but be suspicious, and immediately frowned and said, "Brother Traceless, could it be that there is something inconvenient, or that His Highness's illness is ......."

"The prince's condition is okay," Traceless's voice was a little hurried, and after a pause, the speed of speech gradually slowed down, "The girl doesn't have to worry. It's just that Miss Xu specially instructed the prince to rest more, and not to see guests for the time being for the past two days. ”

"Is Sister Banxia in the mansion now?" Xie Ning asked.

Wuxian nodded slightly, Xie Ning was already clear in his heart for a moment, and couldn't help but think of the unusual relationship between Qin Feng and Xu Banxia, thinking that these two had tossed and turned in Yandi, and now they finally had some chance to get along alone, so they no longer insisted on insisting, but took out the letter that they had re-transcribed yesterday, and asked Wuxian to wait until Qin Feng recovered from his illness to hand over this thing to him, and then turned around and walked out of the Hou Mansion.

In this way, for a few days, Xie Ning did not meet Qin Feng again, but pondered the relevant matters of building a martial arts hall in the mansion, and the rest of his leisure was used to learn to comb his hair with Mingshuang and Xiaoyue.

At present, Mama Qin has been ordered to return to the palace on an errand, Rao is Xie Ning is self-reliance, and she can't help but be a little dazed for a while, and her heart is even more reluctant. However, the emperor's fate is difficult to do, and Chrysostom Yuyan is even more difficult to collect, Xie Ning has no way to control the emperor's mind, so he can only gradually adapt to the days when Mama Qin is not by his side in the future.

Now although there are four maids around her, Mingshuang is only a person that Qin Feng "temporarily borrowed" to her. Now that the other party is sick, and he is facing an embattled crisis because of the suppression of bandits, it is the time when he needs to be taken care of by his henchmen, of course Shainin will no longer selfishly leave Mingshuang by his side.

It's just that this matter should also be notified to Mingshuang in advance. Xie Ning had a certain idea in his heart, and when he called Mingshuang to his room, he said straight to the point: "You also know about His Royal Highness King An's early return to Beijing, he has been suffering from a cold for the past few days, and he can't get out of the house for a while, so he must have no time to pick you up." Mingshuang, it's better for me to send you back to the palace tomorrow, so that you can have more people around the prince to take care of. ”

I didn't want Mingshuang to hear this, but he frowned and said, "The prince is sick?" ”

Xie Ning had never mentioned this matter to her before, and it was expected that she would not be distracted by a momentary concern when she heard about it now, so she comforted her warmly: "It's not a big deal, it's just that it's cold and it's inconvenient to go out." ”

"That's it," Mingshuang bowed slightly, and his face, which was always smiling, suddenly dyed with melancholy, and muttered, "Didn't Your Highness cure the cold disease a few days ago...... How can it be ...... now?"

At this point, I saw that she suddenly raised her head, looked at Xie Ning with an anxious expression, and asked in a confirmed manner: "After the prince was contaminated with the wind and cold, has the young lady ever seen him?" ”

Knowing that she knew the details, although Xie Ning couldn't bear to let her hopes be disappointed, it was really difficult for him to hide his words, so he had to say frankly: "No." ”

Mingshuang didn't say anything, just nodded at Xie Ning, and his eyes flashed, as if he wanted to hide the worry in his eyes one by one.

Seeing this, Xie Ning felt particularly unbearable, so he gently patted her shoulder and said slowly: "I will send you back to the palace tomorrow." ”

Unexpectedly, Mingshuang suddenly raised her head and said in a calm tone: "Miss, no need." ”

The movement of his hand froze, and Xie Ning looked at her in confusion. I wondered, "What do you mean by that?" ”

"Miss doesn't know," the smile on Mingshuang's face was faint, but there was no reluctance, and the shallow pear vortex on her cheeks was very natural, "On that day, the prince sent the slave to the Hou Mansion because he was worried that the young lady would not accept this kindness, so he excused 'temporary loan', but in fact, he had already instructed the slave and maid in private, and asked the slave and maid to follow the young lady to serve in the future." ”

It turned out that it wasn't just Xiaoyue and Qingliu, Mingshuang was also specially sent by Qin Feng to take care of her!

It took a moment to calm the surprise in his heart. Shainin thought about it carefully. It has been affirmed that what Mingshuang said is true. Qin Feng has always acted thoughtfully, and he has always taken more care of himself, such things do seem to be his handiwork.

It's just that...... Xie Ning looked at Mingshuang again and again. But in my heart there are all kinds of tastes. Qin Feng sent Mingshuang to her side. must be worried that he will leave Beijing. Qin Feng came to the door to find trouble for himself. But now thanks to Qin Feng's blessing, Xie Ning has also put her name in front of the emperor, as long as she is calm in trouble. If you don't get provoked by the other party and do something inappropriate, it shouldn't be a problem to deal with them.

Qin Feng had already thought about everything, and Mingshuang had already done enough for her, so since Xie Ning was protecting himself, why did he have to keep the other party by his side.

Xie Ning made up his mind, but he didn't rush to inform Mingshuang about it. After getting along for a few days, she has somewhat figured out the character of this clever girl, and knows that although she is exquisite, she is the most reasonable, and she has always obeyed Qin Feng's orders, and will not easily disobey them.

Even if he wanted to send her back to the palace, he had to discuss it with Qin Feng first. Thinking of this, Xie Ning turned his eyes and said with a warm and relieved voice: "You don't have to worry. When the army of bandits returns to Beijing, His Royal Highness King An will definitely attend. What his condition will be at that time, let's go forward and take a closer look. ”

Mingshuang is Qin Feng's henchman, so it is naturally the most appropriate to follow Qin Feng's side. At that time, Xie Ning would think of a way to dispel Qin Feng's original thoughts.

"Okay, miss, don't worry." Mingshuang raised his head and smiled, but he didn't know anything about Xie Ning's secret decision.

***

August 20

The army of bandits who returned triumphantly from Yandi finally returned to the capital, and the spy reports on the return journey had already been submitted to the military headquarters through various post stations, and the notices in black letters on a red background had been posted all over the streets and alleys as early as a day ago.

The time to enter the city is a good and auspicious time chosen by the officials of the Ministry of Rites themselves. As early as several hours ago, the city gates were crowded with people watching the excitement. As for the castle tower, it is also the same as before, except for the soldiers who are stationed here, that is, the adult princes and princes, and several officials in charge of the military department.

In addition, it was Xie Ning, who took advantage of this bandit suppression incident to make a big splash at the Mid-Autumn Palace banquet a few days ago.

Being able to win this honor, Xie Ning was very excited in her heart, and in addition, she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Just because when she was training, she was worried that everyone would have concerns about her identity as a woman, so she deliberately dressed up in disguise. Now that she is about to face this group of soldiers she brought out with her own hands with her true identity, she really doesn't know how everyone will feel.

If you can hide it for a while, you can't hide it for a lifetime, not to mention that her training for King An is already well known...... Xie Ning looked down at the Hu Fu he was deliberately wearing today, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"This king left in a hurry that day, and it is a pity that he could not hear about Miss Xie's deeds for a while."

A sarcastic sneer came from behind him, and Xie Ning looked back, not surprised by the figure that appeared in front of him. He raised his eyebrows slightly, turned around and lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Meet His Royal Highness King Xuan." ”

Qin Xi stood with his hands in his hands as usual, motionless under him, but his mouth was still sarcastic: "Miss Xie is a meritorious person today. How can this king be worthy of Miss Xie's worship. ”

In front of everyone's eyes, Qin Xi could only play some lip service. Xie Ning's eyes were cold, and he didn't pick up the other party's words, but said lightly: "The little girl still has something to do, so she will leave first, and don't disturb His Royal Highness King Xuan." ”

"Wait," Qin Xi narrowed a pair of phoenix eyes, and as soon as his right hand behind him moved, he hit Xie Ning's back when he was about to move, and said in a fierce voice: "When did this king say that he wanted you to be exempted?" ”

When he landed on the ground, Xie Ning, who wanted to straighten his waist, had to maintain the slight bowing posture when he saluted, and secretly gritted his teeth.

"Dare to ask Your Highness, what else do you command? If not, please ask His Royal Highness to excuse himself and allow Xie Ning to retire. "The official level crushes people to death, not to mention that the other party is a high-ranking prince, and she is just a little woman who has no official position. Rao is Xie Ning is no longer convinced at this time, in order not to fall into the hands of others in the future, in front of everyone's eyes, he can only secretly endure it.

"Heh," Qin Xi's chuckle had just landed, followed by a series of footsteps, which came from behind Qin Xi.

Xie Ning, who lowered his eyebrows and eyes, couldn't see the identity of the visitor, he could only see a pair of Qingyun brocade boots with a black background, even if he raised his eyes slightly, he could only glimpse a small trace of the corner of the dark robe from the afterglow.

"Excuse me."

There was a familiar voice in his ears, and Xie Ning raised his head with kindness, but it happened to be wrong with the other party's gaze towards Qin Xi.

I haven't seen him for a few days, but the man in front of him is still in style, the dark colored robe on his body floats with the sound of the hunting wind on the city tower, the long hair like ink is combed into a square bun with a good trace, and a jade crown on his head is clear and white, and the long green spike that hangs down to the body is tied with a dragon ice pendant, which is ringing on the moon-white brocade belt around his waist.

Siren's demeanor is like this, but the sharp-eyed Shainin can still see the other party's recent reduction from the slightly loose waist on his clothes. Maybe it's because of an illness, Xie Ning thought.

"The third brother is really Corporal Lixian, no wonder Miss Xie will come forward to help you train the troops." Qin Xi's sudden opening once again broke the silence on the city tower.

Qin Feng glanced at him lightly, but he didn't say anything, but turned his head to Xie Ning and said, "You go over there first." ”

Guessing that the other party didn't want her to be involved, Xie Ning thanked Qin Feng for relieving her, but he didn't stay by the side of the two of them for long. Just because she knew that with her current identity, coming forward rashly would not only allow Qin Xi to seize the opportunity, but would only make Qin Feng restraining his hands and feet and in a dilemma.

However, the conversation between the two did not take much effort. Although Xie Ning was far away from the two of them, he had been paying attention to the situation over there. I don't know what Qin Feng said, before Qin Xi turned around, the iron blue face was very eye-catching.

The timing was just right, Xie Ning saw that no one was paying attention, so he walked to Qin Feng's side, "Brother Ziyue." ”

"Hmm." Qin Feng nodded and responded briefly.

I haven't seen him for many days, Rao has a lot of things to talk about with the other party, but the first thing Xie Ning asked about was still the other party's condition, "I don't know how you are in health now?" The wind chill I suffered from a few days ago is now all better? ”

"He hasn't recovered yet," Qin Feng's tone was originally sparse, but he seemed to notice Xie Ning's slightly frowning eyebrows when he heard this, and he softened his tone in the next moment, and said lightly: "But I have taken the medicine on time." Banxia also said that if nothing happens, he will be cured in two days. (To be continued.) )

PS: I forgot to type the chapter name of the previous chapter...... Cover your face and run away = ̄ω ̄=