Ning Shu became anxious and tried hard to recall. "But, but just now you …"
Xiahou Qing let out a chuckle, as if laughing at her own wishful thinking. "You want to say that I almost fell out with the Empress for you? You think too much. It's true that I did have the intention to protect you for the sake of our alliance, but it was more to deliberately provoke the Empress and find out some unknown secrets from her mouth. At the same time, I used her hand for us to gather all the power possible to find out the enemy who plotted against me. As for you, it's just a favor. Don't think too much.
You should know that I'm the King of Southern Peace. I've enjoyed extraordinary glory and splendor since the founding of the country. Later, in order to avoid the wind, I asked for a demotion and guarded Yunyan State alone. However, no one can shake the unparalleled glory of our King's Mansion. As the only heir of the King of Southern Peace, I should marry someone in the future. Even if it's not a princess, it should at least be a princess. Lady Ning, please know. "
Ning Shu was stunned for a moment. She wanted to put on a smiling face, but she couldn't for a long time. She could only nod and shake her head stupidly. "Ah … Oh, okay, I know, I know …"
Xiahou Qing's palms trembled violently in his sleeves. He raised his head and inhaled a mouthful of hot air. "How do you feel now?"
Ning Shu said gloomily, "I'm quite good."
Xiahou Qing said, "In that case, you should return to the Duke's Mansion. Being closer to your family will help you recover your memory sooner. If you encounter something I can help with during the investigation, send someone to inform me. After all, we're an alliance that benefits each other. Jiusi, we should have reached the palace gate in front, right? "
Jiusi stepped forward and followed. "Yes, there's still more than ten feet."
Xiahou Qing coughed softly and said in a businesslike manner, "We came in two carriages. I don't feel well. Accompany me back to the mansion first. Leave two people to send Lady Ning off. Her personal bodyguard should also be sent back to the House of Duke later. There are too many eyes in the Imperial Residence. "
Jiu Si glanced at Ning Shu's expression. The light in his eyes swirled like a pool of water, but in the end, he couldn't say anything. He bowed and answered, "Yes." He helped Xiahou Qing out of the palace and into the carriage.
The carriage carried Xiahou Qing away leisurely without the slightest bit of reluctance, leaving Ning Shu alone behind in the vermilion palace gate. Ning Shu subconsciously took a step forward, but she forced herself to stop. Her long eyelashes fluttered as she hugged herself and squatted on the ground.
In the carriage, Xiahou Qing clenched his fists, forcing himself not to be soft-hearted and not to hesitate. That was why he didn't order the carriage to stop. The edge of the finger bone in his palm pierced deeply into his flesh. He used the pain to help him keep his mind clear. He leaned against the carriage and said hoarsely, "Leave two-thirds of the men behind to protect her. If there's even the slightest movement, immediately report to me."
Jiu Si withdrew his gaze and said in a low voice, "Two-thirds? Isn't that too much? Right now, Lord Murong has also fallen into a trap. Someone can harm you at any time. With just a few subordinates, we cannot guarantee your safety. Lord Murong's heart is tied to Miss Ning, this subordinate can understand, but you completely disregard your own safety, forgive this subordinate for not being able to agree! "
"My safety?" Xiahou Qing said self-deprecatingly. "Jiu Si, you're thinking too much. The fourth plum blossom petal on my neck didn't come earlier or later. It just had to appear now. This is already the biggest threat to me. In this world, other than it, what else can hurt me? Therefore, even if I set up an impenetrable defense around me, when it's time to die, no one can stop me. It's a waste to leave these men by my side. However, if they stay by her side, when I feel at ease, I might be able to live a day or two longer. Jiu Si, do you also want to disobey me? "
"Heir Apparent!" Jiu Si lowered his head and struggled, but in the end, he couldn't dissuade him. He summoned the head of the imperial bodyguards and ordered them to hide their tracks and protect Ning Shu.
After the arrangements were completed, Xiahou Qing finally leaned against the cushion in exhaustion. His voice was hoarse as he asked, "Did she cry just now?"
Jiu Si was silent for a moment before saying, "It seems like she cried."
Xiahou Qing rolled up his sleeves and coughed heavily, coughing up a mouthful of blood. Jiu Si hurriedly went to follow his heart. Xiahou Qing brushed his sleeves carelessly and looked at a place behind him that he couldn't see for a long time. He stared until the moon was cold and the stars were sparse. Only then did he mock and hurt himself. "She's not someone who likes to cry. She's usually not afraid of anything and is braver than a tiger in the mountains. I didn't expect that the person who made her cry in the end would be me."
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