Chapter 295 Xi'er, please forgive him
Zhuang Shao saw Lin Mu off and welcomed Xiao Xiangshuo in.
Xiao Xiangshuo stopped and grabbed his wrist.
"The plan has changed. Lord, please go to Prince Dijin's mansion to help!"
Zhuang Shao was shocked.
"It's changed so quickly?"
He shrank back and felt a little inferior.
"What use am I? Sir Xiao should go and ask Xi'er to come."
Xiao Xiangshuo frowned and his breathing became more rapid.
"At this critical moment, there is no need to be modest."
"The princess has already entered the mansion. I am afraid that she can't handle it alone, so I came to ask you, sir. This matter cannot be delayed. Please ride fast on horseback!"
Zhuang Shao followed in panic and nodded repeatedly.
"okay."
He turned to the servant inside the door and gave orders loudly.
"Choose a fine horse and bring it here immediately."
In this way, the two of them quickly ran to Prince Di Jin's palace, chose the nearest door, and went deep into the courtyard.
Xiao Xiangshuo slowed down his pace half a step to show respect.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Xiao Xiangshuo stopped in a hurry as he felt the scenery around him became increasingly unfamiliar.
"Uncle, please wait."
Zhuang Shao concealed his guilty conscience and turned around, pretending to be calm.
"Why did Lord Xiao stop there?"
Xiao Xiangshuo felt as if he was encountering a thick fog, his pupils full of confusion.
"Because it was the terrain set by Lord Bo, I didn't think too much and just followed along. As I walked, I realized that this road was not right. I walked for a long time and still couldn't see the exit. It must not be the shortcut."
"Why did you take a detour, sir?"
Zhuang Shao began to stammer.
"Uh...I..."
The incident happened suddenly and he had no time to memorize the map, so he naturally couldn't recognize the way.
His thoughts raced, and he soon came up with a story.
"I'm sorry, I forgot."
Xiao Xiangshuo smiled cooperatively.
"How could you possibly forget the plan you made? Do you still have the leisure to joke around?"
Zhuang Shao's face showed a hint of melancholy, sadness and helplessness, and he let out a long sigh.
"Well, to be honest, I was diagnosed with a disease a few days ago."
Xiao Xiangshuo was shocked at first, and then worried.
"What's wrong with Uncle?"
Zhuang Shao responded half-truthfully.
"It's not a serious illness, it's just that I'm getting old and confused. I'm forgetful as I get older. I'm so confused that I even forgot my own plan. I'm sorry to make you laugh, Lord Xiao."
Xiao Xiangshuo recalled the scene at the gate of Fang Mansion and was shocked.
"By the way, the person that the Lord sent off just now seemed to be the imperial physician, Lord Lin? Did he come here to visit just to treat illnesses?"
Zhuang Shao nodded slightly and answered gently.
"Yes. The prince appointed Lord Lin to treat my illness, so as soon as he got away, he came to me."
As if he had committed an unforgivable sin, Xiao Xiangshuo pounded his chest in remorse.
"Oh, why didn't you tell me earlier? I almost blamed the princess wrongly."
Seeing this, Zhuang Shao quickly stopped his hand.
"Master Xiao, please do not hurt your body."
"My illness has nothing to do with Xi'er."
As Xiao Xiangshuo told the story, he felt guilty and blamed himself.
"Before the princess came to the mansion, she advised me not to disturb you. I misunderstood that she was vying for credit. Who knew it was this reason? The princess is very righteous and meticulous. Even when I ridiculed her, she did not directly say that the master was ill. It can be seen that she respects the master. But I... Alas, I am old and confused!"
Seeing how well he treated him, Zhuang Shao felt flattered.
"You ridiculed her?"
Xiao Xiangshuo felt uneasy and regretted deeply.
"Well, the words are very harsh and unbearable to hear."
"I really didn't mean it. I just wanted to make sure that my master wouldn't be wronged. I hope the princess won't hold a grudge against me for this, right?"
Zhuang Shao always trusted Xier as a person, so he answered without thinking.
"She won't, don't worry."
Xiao Xiangshuo reached into his arms, took out a piece of paper and hurriedly unfolded it.
"Fortunately, I have a map with me. Let's look for the exit together, Master. Let's go find the princess quickly."
Zhuang Shao looked as he was told.
"okay."
After confirming the exit location, they rushed to the lobby as quickly as possible.
At this time, Ning Fengzhe had already left, leaving Ning Yunxi alone in a daze.
Zhuang Shao raised his right hand and waved it in front of her.
"Xier?"
Ning Yunxi came back to her senses.
"Master, Lord Xiao, you are here."
Zhuang Shao glanced around and then asked.
"Where's Lord Ning?"
Speaking of her older brother, Ning Yunxi felt frustrated and depressed again.
"I have driven him away."
Zhuang Shao respectfully gestured to the unconscious Yan Yu, looking confused.
"Then the prince is... asleep?"
Ning Yunxi turned around and walked away, taking back the silver needle.
"He is not asleep, but fainted. It will take a while for him to wake up after the needle is removed."
Xiao Xiangshuo was terrified and confirmed weakly.
"The princess knocked the prince unconscious and drove Lord Ning away directly?"
Ning Yunxi's face was pale and lifeless.
"Yes."
"Blame me for being rude. You should accept the punishment afterwards."
Seeing that she was sad, Xiao Xiangshuo seized the opportunity to praise her lavishly to comfort her.
"The princess is loyal and faithful, so how can you be rude? In my humble opinion, the princess is resolute and decisive, and is a heroine."
Ning Yunxi couldn't laugh.
"Master Xiao, you are too kind."
Xiao Xiangshuo bowed and apologized solemnly.
"The princess is depressed and unhappy. I think she is angry with me. I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have misunderstood the princess's kindness, and I shouldn't have said such rude words. I beg the princess to forgive me."
Zhuang Shao immediately echoed.
"I can prove that Lord Xiao truly knows his fault. Xi'er, please forgive him."
Ning Yunxi was upset, but she managed to reply patiently.
"How dare you blame Lord Xiao? I am unhappy, not because of you."
Xiao Xiangshuo lowered his brows, feeling deeply guilty.
"My princess, are you unwilling to forgive me? How about this, I will treat you to a meal as an apology. Or, my princess, please pick out a few pieces of jewelry you like, and I will buy them for you even if it costs me everything I have."
Ning Yunxi looked solemn and explained seriously.
"Master Xiao is indeed over-worrying."
Xiao Xiangshuo persevered and continued to show his sincerity.
"You are deliberately making me feel guilty."
"Princess, please understand. I am a rough man and I cannot coax you. If you have any request, just tell me. I will do whatever I ask for, even if it means risking my life."
Ning Yunxi had no choice but to find a suggestion.
"Then I'll trouble you, Lord Xiao, to call the servants to wait on my brother and go to the inner room to lie down on the soft couch."
Xiao Xiangshuo was stunned.
"It's so simple, can you coax her?"
Ning Yunxi forced a smile.
"Well, I've coaxed you."
Xiao Xiangshuo bowed repeatedly in greeting.
"My Lord, you are so magnanimous. I am deeply grateful. To show my sincerity, I will personally serve the prince..."
Halfway through his words, he realized what was going on and was slightly startled.
"Something bad has happened. When the prince wakes up and learns that the princess has driven Lord Ning away, he will surely be furious."
"But please rest assured, Princess. I will take all the blame. Just think of Master Ning as being driven away by me."
Ning Yunxi reminded lightly.
"Brother, you know it's me."
Feeling guilty, Xiao Xiangshuo ignored the etiquette between master and subject and only spoke to the princess.
"what?"
"This will make things difficult. Why didn't the princess knock the prince out earlier?"
Ning Yunxi sighed silently, feeling a little lost.
"I thought he would listen to my advice."
After taking a quick look and confirming that the prince was still unconscious, Xiao Xiangshuo dared to speak frankly.
"The prince is like a fish in water, infatuated, and we, the old ministers, are unable to persuade him."
"Forget it, Lord Earl and Princess, please go back to your house and rest. I will advise you, Lord. No matter how powerful the thunder is, just come at me!"
Zhuang Shao volunteered.
"I'll stay too. Xi'er looks tired, go back home and rest."
Ning Yunxi relaxed her brows and smiled slightly.
"Thank you, Lord, and thank you, Lord Xiao. I have something urgent to do and need to go to Yinsitai. I will be back soon. If my brother wakes up, I will trouble you two to give him some advice first."