Qin Yining pursed his lips and shook his head: "It's not appropriate for me to go now. Right now, the people gathered at Prince Ning's fu must be members of the imperial family and the imperial family. If I want to offer my condolences, I can only return to the fu and listen to father's arrangements."
Ji Yun nodded.
Although she was a citizen of Da Zhou, she still respected heroes with integrity. Seeing Qin Yining silently wipe his tears, she remembered that Prince Ning had been injured by Pang Xiao. She became nervous again and hesitated to speak.
Qin Yining saw Ji Yun's reaction and sighed: "However, war is war. As long as war begins, there will be casualties. Pang Zhixi and Prince Ning have been opposing each other from the start. I had long thought that there would be a day where either Prince Ning or Pang Zhixi would die. This time, Pang Zhixi was more skilled. If he …"
Qin Yining raised his head and took a deep breath, "In the end, I am still selfish."
"Miss, don't think so much." Qiu Lu gently advised from the side, "You are just a little girl. These big matters are not something you can control. Let the men deal with the matters of men."
Qin Yining smiled bitterly: "Other than this, what else can I do?"
The master and servant trio packed their simple belongings and left the residence. The four Jinghu Wei and Mu Jinghu that Pang Xiao had arranged for them had already prepared the horses outside. After bidding farewell to the imperial bodyguards that the Emperor had arranged, the group went through the side door of the residence and took a small path to Qin's fu.
After leaving for more than ten days, the marquis fu did not look any different. However, there were craftsmen working on the burned courtyard at the back of the residence.
When Qin Yining's carriage arrived at the front of the fu, a quick-witted doorman immediately dashed into the inner residence to pass on a message.
On the way back, Ji Yun had already whispered to her that the four bodyguards were not boxers, but Pang Xiao's personal bodyguard, Jinghu Wei, who was specially arranged to protect her. This made Qin Yining very happy for a while, but when she thought of the war between the two countries and Prince Ning's death, she despised herself for a while.
However, life still had to go on. She still had to plan for her own happiness.
As such, by the time they got off the carriage, Qin Yining had already sorted out his emotions. He turned around and smiled at the three of them. "If you don't mind, why don't you return to the residence with me? I'll arrange your accommodations. Is that alright?"
The leader of the four people cupped his hands and said in a low voice, "In reply to Miss, we won't be following you into the mansion. It's more comfortable outside, and it's easier to do things. "
Qin Yining said understandingly, "I understand. Then you can stay at the Cloud Stepping Inn for the time being. I'll inform Master Zhong. During this period of time, all of you can go to Master Zhong to collect your meals, lodging and expenses."
When the four people heard this, they liked the way this beautiful future Princess Consort handled matters even more, and their attitudes became even more respectful.
"This subordinate thanks Princess Consort.
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When Qin Yining heard this, her face flushed red. She forced herself to remain calm and said, "You can go."
"Yes."
The four people bowed and led their horses away.
Mu Jinghu saw Qin Yining's red cheeks and neck and couldn't help but ask curiously, "It's really strange. They didn't address you wrongly. Why are you blushing?"
Qin Yining already knew that Mu Jinghu's personality was wooden, dull and straightforward. However, when she heard him say this, she still couldn't help but feel embarrassed. She didn't reply to him and went into the residence.
Mu Jinghu blinked in confusion. After entering the residence, she went to her room in the outer courtyard.
At this time, the Sun Clan had already brought Mother Jin, Eighth Young Mistress and Qin Yining out to welcome her.
"My son!" When she saw Qin Yining, the Sun Clan beamed with joy. She rushed forward and hugged Qin Yining in her arms. "You're finally back! You don't have to leave this time? "
"Mother." Qin Yining pressed his cheek against the Sun Clan's shoulder and rubbed her neck. "His Majesty allowed me to come home and be a layman. Mother, I've troubled you these days, haven't I? "
The Sun Clan had been at odds with the Dowager Duchess for the past few days. Although everyone seemed to be more united after the Family Qin met with a great disaster, the Dowager Duchess was still alive. Moreover, after time had covered up the sorrow, the Dowager Duchess became the same as before. She found the Sun Clan to be an eyesore.
In addition, the Dowager Duchess supported Qin Yining to be the Emperor's concubine. This made the Sun Clan even less hopeful about the Dowager Duchess's character. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were at loggerheads almost every time they met. The Dowager Duchess bullied the Sun Clan even more ruthlessly. Every day, she would make the Sun Clan go to her side to set the rules.
When their daughter was not at home, the Sun Clan endured a lot. They held their breath and only thought that they must not be looked down upon.
However, their daughter was back and spoke so considerately the moment she met them. The Sun Clan's tears almost fell.
"It's not difficult, it's not difficult. It's a blessing that our family is safe and sound. Why would there be any difficulties?"
Qin Yining did not need to think carefully to guess the Sun Clan's situation when she was not at home. Thus, she acted spoiled and rubbed against the Sun Clan's embrace.
On the side, the Eighth Young Lady looked at them with a smile. Although she missed her deceased di mother and concubine mother and envied Qin Yining for having a mother to act spoiled, she was also full of blessings.
However, Qin Yining's face was stupefied.
In the past, this embrace belonged to her. This mother also belonged to her. Now, she had nothing left. Qin Yining had everything.
When she entered the door just now, Qin Yining did not even look at her.
Now that Qin Yining was famous all over the world, he was not in the same world as her. She did not even have the qualifications to treat Qin Yining as an opponent.
Because to be an opponent, at least they had to stand on equal footing.
Could she still be on the same footing as Qin Yining?
The Sixth Young Lady's matter made her tread on thin ice in the fu. She did indeed push the Sixth Young Lady to block a knife in a time of crisis, but at that time, she did not believe that if someone else was in her position and situation, they would not think more for themselves!
These people were lucky to survive. They did not know how happy they were, but they blamed her!
While Qin Yining's heart was in turmoil, Qin Yining had already taken the Sun Clan's arm and was talking with the Eighth Young Lady as they headed to Ci Xiao Garden.
Qin Yining was left on the spot. No one paid attention to her, so she could only bite her lower lip and follow.
"Granddaughter greets Old Madam."
When Qin Yining saw the Old Madam, she obediently knelt down to greet her.
The Old Madam looked at her with a smile. "Quickly get up. It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back. "
"Granddaughter hasn't been home these days. The Old Madam and Second Aunt must have been tired to take care of the family." Qin Yining stood up and greeted Second Madam.
Second Madam had always liked Qin Yining's steadiness and ability to see the big picture. Now, the most promising daughter in the Family was Qin Yining. Therefore, Second Madam held Qin Yining's hand and asked about her well-being.
The family stayed in Ci Xiao Garden for a while before the Old Madam ordered the servants to prepare lunch.
Third Master, Qin Han, and Qin Yu came back from lunch and were very happy to see Qin Yining. When they asked why the Emperor suddenly allowed her to come home, Qin Yining did not elaborate on the conflict between her and the Empress. She was afraid that it would cause panic in the womenfolk of the family, so she only said that it was the Emperor's order.
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Ning Wang's funeral caused a sensation in the capital. Qin Yining also went with the womenfolk of the family to offer her condolences. She even went to comfort Wang Fei.
However, a person's death was like a lamp being extinguished. No matter how valiant a person was, there would be a day when they would leave. When a hero returned, it was hard not to sigh.
After King Ning was buried, the Imperial Court began to auction official positions and allowed merchants to come and trade with food as the price. It was also in full swing.
Seeing the granaries in the city begin to transport grain cart after cart of grain, the price of rice in the grain stores began to slow down and gradually reached a price that the common people could accept. Jingdou, which had been enveloped by the grief of Ning Wang's death, finally became cheerful.
After all, the common people were still concerned about whether they could eat their fill. As for other things, how could the common people care?
After a month of rest, Qin Yining's shoulder injury finally healed. Bing Tang had given her a prescription to replenish her vital energy and blood. Her complexion also improved after taking the medicine. She was no longer as pale as before and no longer felt dizzy and flustered.
That evening, Qin Yining left Bing Tang in the room for the night. The two of them fanned themselves in the outer room and spoke in a low voice. Suddenly, they heard the faint creaking sound of a window being pushed open in the inner room.
Bing Tang said: "It's windy tonight. Perhaps the window in the washroom was blown open again. I'll go lock it up."
"No need. I was just about to go to the washroom." Qin Yining kicked off her shoes and got off the floor. She smiled and said, "You should lay out the mat. It's getting late. We should go to bed."
"Okay." Bing Tang laid out his bedding on the Luohan bed in the outer room.
Qin Yining put on a small jacket and walked towards the washroom with a silk lamp in her hand.
Who knew that when she lifted the curtain, she would suddenly see a black shadow walk towards her.
Her heart skipped a beat. Just as she was about to cry out in alarm, she was pulled into the man's embrace. A large hand covered her mouth. A familiar yet strange smell, with a hint of grass, smoke, and blood, overbearingly occupied her senses.
Qin Yining's body couldn't help but tremble.
It's him!
His scorching lips landed on her neck. Pang Xiao's deep voice sounded in her ear: "Sister Yi, I'm here to see you.
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Qin Yining's heart was racing. She almost lost her grip on the silk lamp in her hand. Luckily, Pang Xiao caught the lamp quickly and blew it out.
The lights were bright, and it was easy to see the figure on the window lattice.
If they wanted to be safe, they could only feel the darkness.
"Are you crazy? The situation in the city is so tense at this time. How can you enter the city? Aren't you afraid of being caught by them? "Qin Yining said anxiously.
Pang Xiao chuckled. His lips pressed against her earlobe, and he replied in the same tone: "If you didn't come, I would have gone crazy. Let me see if your injury has healed. "
As he spoke, he reached out to check Qin Yining's shoulder.
Qin Yining's face was red with embarrassment. She quickly grabbed her clothes and said in a low voice: "It's all healed. It's all healed. Don't be like this."
Bing Tang heard the commotion outside and asked curiously: "Miss, what's wrong?"
He was about to come in with the lamp.
Qin Yining hurriedly said: "I'm fine."
She looked at Pang Xiao hesitantly. She didn't know what he had planned.
Pang Xiao laughed. He pulled Qin Yining's hand and walked outside. He said in a low voice: "It's me."
Bing Tang's eyes widened in shock: "Wang Ye? Why are you here? "
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