Sure enough, on the second day, Gu Nanqin received the news brought by Xiao Zi'an: Above the court, there were really courtiers who proposed the princess's concubine candidate.

Gu Nanqin was not surprised by this news, and smiled a little pale: "...... Got it, go down. ”

Slightly thoughtfully, he moved his gaze to the few paintings in front of him, although it didn't look like a big painting, but this ordinary little dragonfly was painted by Gu Nanqin, but it was extremely detailed and expressive.

originally thought that Xiao Zi'an should retreat at this point, but the two of them were silent in this hall for a while, and he didn't mean to turn around, and even raised his eyes and looked at Gu Nanqin calmly with a little disrespect: "Your Royal Highness the Princess, do you really not deal with it?" ”

Gu Nanqin almost didn't fall off the chair, and even the paintbrush in his palm fell under the table, seeing that there was no one around, even Ying Sleeve went out to get refreshments, and then glanced at Xiao Zi'an with annoyance and anger, and sat back on the chair steadily: "This is the palace!" You have to pay attention to what you say, but don't just mess around because of your high martial arts, if someone listens to you, you can plot a rebellion for us! When the time comes, we won't be able to cut off a few heads. ”

Xiao Zi'an didn't return the scolding like this, but a little gloomy color flashed on his face, he pursed his lips, and lowered his voice by two points: "Princess, in this palace, no one will approach you before Zi'an notices." Zi'an naturally knows the proportions of what to say, and only hopes that the princess can plan the next marriage. ”

Okay, I know that you have high martial arts. Gu Nanqin glanced at him angrily, but looking at the gloom and sadness on his face, Gu Nanqin couldn't help but feel a little awe-inspiring in his heart.

He was the bodyguard left by his father and queen mother. said it was a guard, but in fact it was more like a friend. Although it is not a confidant, it can be regarded as having nothing to say and relying on each other.

Xiangyingsleeve and Xiao Zi'an, one is responsible for his own diet and daily life, and the other is responsible for his own net worth and life, both of them are the closest people to him.

The huge princess's mansion seems to have a lot of eunuchs and maids, but in fact, there are only two people who can be trusted.

Yingsleeve has a straight brain and a relatively refreshing personality, and it is easy to see what she thinks in her heart, so Gu Nanqin generally doesn't dare to mention it to her more.

And Xiao Zi'an is a taciturn character, and he has no actual responsibilities, just an inexplicable aura around him can scare away many people. Therefore, Gu Nanqin was more willing to talk to him more, just to find a trustworthy person to chat with in this lonely palace.

But she thinks so, but Xiao Zi'an may not.

In the past, Xiao Zi'an was just obedient to the princess's orders, and the princess said nothing, but this year, even if others didn't notice it, Gu Nanqin had slowly noticed the change in his mentality.

Originally, he was a little silent, but he dared to say "no" to the princess. After several disobedience, and even when he went to collect evidence for the little emperor on a previous trip, he actually dared to disobey Gu Nanqin's order and risked his life to rescue a critical testimony from the fire.

Gu Nanqin also suspected his ulterior motives, but after observing for a few months, Gu Nanqin slowly realized that something was slightly wrong.

Although he often overdoes things, Xiao Zi'an's "ulterior motives" are hidden elsewhere.

Over the years, in the ignorance of the two, it seems that some inexplicable emotions have taken root in Xiao Zi'an's heart.

Gu Nanqin pursed her lips, her thoughts were a little chaotic, she lowered her head and picked up the paintbrush that fell on the ground, cleaned it slightly, and continued to stare at the few small dragonflies on the paintings in front of her, with a perfunctory face: "...... I also know that the choice of a colt is important, but what can I do? I'm just a princess with a name and no real power. Not to mention that they want me to marry and consolidate the royal power, even if I marry Nan Sui, can I still say a word? ”

The Kyushu of the world has been divided into two states by the Jin Yuan and the Southern Sui for hundreds of years, and the Jin and Yuan dynasties dominated the five northern states with a vast territory, while the more affluent southern four states were ruled by the Southern Sui State.

In order to marry and show goodwill, it is really not impossible for the princess to marry Nansui.

What he said was angry, but after Xiao Zi'an shook it respectfully, the fierceness on his face disappeared, and only turned into a few words that were slightly ruthless at the end: "What the princess asks, Zi'an will overcome all obstacles." ”

This is a promise and a requirement.

Promise to protect your life and safety, and ask you not to be swayed by others.

Gu Nanqin's heart was shocked, and he opened his mouth, but he didn't say anything for a long time.

Fortunately, at this time, Yingsleeve entered the door with refreshments and humming a little song, but when she came in, she was startled by the murderous aura emanating from Xiao Zi'an's body: "...... What's wrong with you? ”

Xiao Zi'an didn't answer, just bowed, turned around and went out.

Gu Nanqin looked at him a little stunned and turned back to the door, and returned to the posture of facing the door with his back, his straight but slightly thin figure was isolated there, as if everything just now was Gu Nanqin's imagination.

Gu Nanqin thought about it, at this moment, she didn't even eat the refreshments she had always liked, and after a few hasty bites, she suddenly turned back to Yingsleeve: "Find out that men's clothes for me, and I'll go out again today." ”

"You're going out again? The killers last time were ......" Yingsleeve's worried look was all on his face, and a small face was instantly frightened by Gu Nanqin.

"It's okay, Xiao Zi'an will walk with me this time." Gu Nanqin's eyes swept to the door, Xiao Zi'an was only slightly stunned and turned around: "But those killers ......"

"Sitting here anyway, I can't figure it out." Gu Nanqin said a few words, as if she was explaining to Yingsleeve, and as if she was explaining to Xiao Zi'an, "The things I wanted to check when I went out last time haven't arrived yet, so I can't be so scared to be in the palace." Besides, don't let me go, I'm going to go. I'd like to see what the people behind this are protecting. ”

This time, Xiao Zi'an didn't make a sound again, but just stuffed his head and had a hidden displeasure on his face.

Yingsleeve also had some doubts about this behavior of sending sheep into the wolf's mouth, but the princess had already issued an order, and even held a tone of refusal, or changed the princess's clothes and re-tied the man's hair bun in three times and two times.

Only this time, Gu Nanqin chose a silver hairpin with a sharp port, and gently put it into the bun, although it is simple, but it is also chic, and it does not look strange from the outside, who can guess that the part hidden in the bun is actually as sharp as a blade.

After sorting it out, Xiao Zi'an's things have also been prepared. In addition to changing into regular clothes, Xiao Zi'an also prepared two pairs of short swords at his waist.

On weekdays, his usual weapon is a long sword, but in fact, only Gu Nanqin and Ying Sleeve know that the long sword is only used to wearing by the Ouchi guards, and Xiao Zi'an himself is more good at two short swords.

Gu Nanqin hadn't seen Xiao Zi'an kill people much, but judging from the usual discussions with him, this guy is a fast sword and a fast sword, and he is definitely a hidden master.