Chapter 406: Think about your life
Not long after, there was a knock on the door. After getting permission, Xie Yuchen pushed the door open and walked in, bowing respectfully.
"Please be blessed, my lady."
Ning Yunxi helped him up in time and prevented him from kneeling.
"No need to be polite, sit down."
Xie Yuchen followed her instructions and sat down beside her, separated from her by a coffee table.
"The princess has summoned me. Perhaps she wants to ask about His Royal Highness Prince Chen?"
"Now is the perfect time, why doesn't the princess allow you to act? You beat my son violently in the street, causing his death. The prince knew the law but violated it. Yin Sitai will definitely punish him severely."
Ning Yunxi had already prepared scented tea according to his physical condition, and then poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of him.
"Do you think it's worth it to exchange your noble body for his humble one?"
Xie Yuchen bowed in fear and hurriedly took the teacup with both hands.
"My grandmother was healed by the prince and princess, and she is no longer suffering from the pain. To repay their kindness, I have no choice but to do this!"
Ning Yunxi patted him on the back, indicating that he should stand up and answer without being restrained.
"How can I repay a favor at the expense of my own body?"
Xie Yuchen straightened his back, took a sip of tea, and then answered.
"My parents taught me that I should repay those who have done me great kindness, even at the cost of my life."
Ning Yunxi's eyes were gentle and there was a faint smile on her lips.
"Do they have any teachings? If your benefactor does not allow such a reward, what should you do?"
Xie Yuchen was stunned by the question and looked a little troubled.
"This...Reporting to the princess, there is no such teaching."
The light apricot dress was like the clear autumn clouds, setting off Ning Yunxi's beautiful face, making it look even warmer and brighter.
"Then I will teach you. If you don't agree, you must obey and respect the benefactor's wishes."
Xie Yuchen treated him with respect and responded respectfully.
"Yes, thank you for your tireless teaching."
Ning Yunxi was humble and treated him as an equal, trying not to give him a sense of oppression.
"At the age of twenty, you are full of vigor and vitality. You can either enter the government or engage in business. The most respectable thing is to be a farmer. All three can contribute to the court and bring peace to the people. Only by doing such a heroic thing can your life be worthwhile."
"This is my humble opinion, what do you think?"
Xie Yuchen understood the princess's friendly and humble intentions and smiled happily.
"My Lord, your opinion is profound. I admire it."
Ning Yunxi also treated him with courtesy.
"Then please cherish yourself in the future. There is no need to worry about the kindness you have received, and there is no need to rush to repay it."
Xie Yuchen took the matter seriously and expressed his sincerity.
"Yes. If the princess needs my help, please speak up. Don't hesitate."
Ning Yunxi nodded in response.
"okay."
She changed the subject and asked.
"When you are of marriageable age, you should think about your lifelong affairs. When we met last time, your father asked me to ask you if you have a woman in mind."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuchen blushed and smiled awkwardly.
"If the princess asks me, I will tell you everything I know."
"To be honest, I do."
The answer was unexpected, and Ning Yunxi was pleasantly surprised.
"Oh?"
"May I ask which distinguished person it is?"
Xie Yuchen was embarrassed and couldn't speak for a moment.
"She is not in Shengjing, so the princess probably doesn't know her."
Seeing that he was too shy to express himself, Ning Yunxi made a random guess to ease his mind.
"Could it be a common girl?"
Xie Yuchen shook his head.
"No."
Ning Yunxi continued to guess.
"Is she the daughter of a local official?"
Xie Yuchen shook his head again.
“That’s not the case either.”
Ning Yunxi was slightly shocked.
"Is she a sinner?"
Xie Yuchen smiled helplessly.
"No."
Seeing that he was a little relieved, Ning Yunxi took the opportunity to ask.
"I have no way of guessing. Just tell me."
Xie Yuchen's eyes were sparkling like the rising sun, and he answered shyly.
"It is the Northern Zhao Xiang, Zhuo Minlan."
Ning Yunxi was suddenly stunned.
"what?"
"Did it happen by mistake?"
Xie Yuchen lowered his eyes, revealing a hint of shyness, innocence, and joy.
"No slip of the tongue."
Ning Yunxi was stunned in disbelief and asked to confirm.
"If I remember correctly, Master Zhuo is fifty-five this year, even older than your parents. Are you...are you serious?"
Xie Yuchen suddenly raised his eyes, quickly put away his shyness, and expressed his opinion resolutely.
"Yes, I will marry her."
Ning Yunxi held her forehead with her hand, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Why are he and his fourth sister both... Do young men and women nowadays all love the age of their elders?
"She has been granted permission by the imperial decree to stay in the border areas, giving advice to the border guards. She has hardly returned to Shengjing in the past few years. Excuse me for asking, but how did you two meet?"
Recalling the good times, Xie Yuchen smiled sweetly.
"At the beginning of the year, she returned to Beijing for something and saved my life by chance."
Ning Yunxi immediately became alert.
"Lord Zhuo is a wise man. He saved you, perhaps for some other reason."
Xie Yuchen disagreed and explained the reason in an orderly manner.
"Her talent and wisdom are well-known throughout the world. I have heard of it a long time ago. However, she doesn't know me, so there should be no doubt that she is helping me out of justice."
"Besides, what I call saving lives... is something that can help relieve emotions. How can a woman's body and chastity be used for scheming?"
Ning Yunxi was so shocked that he was incoherent.
"what?!"
"You...she...this..."
Xie Yuchen looked embarrassed.
"I am a fool and have been drugged. I cannot speak. I have made the princess laugh."
He gathered his thoughts and regained his composure.
"I accidentally heard Lord Teng talking to my father, saying that His Royal Highness Prince Li will return to the capital soon. When the time comes, Lord Zhuo will return to the capital in advance to pave the way for Prince Li. The princess and she are from the same school. I would like to ask the princess to introduce me to her so that I can formally meet her. Is that okay?"
Ning Yunxi then regained his composure.
"Ordinarily, I should address you as Second Senior Sister."
"But the people of Beizhaotai have already abandoned my mother and no longer support King Dijin. If she sees me, she will definitely be disgusted and dissatisfied. I am afraid that it will implicate her and make her hate you as well."
Xie Yuchen expressed his thoughts.
"I deeply believe that she is sensible and knows the big picture. What Beizhaotai does has nothing to do with her. Princess, don't worry. She will be happy to see her sisters."
Ning Yunxi hesitated for a moment, then asked a question.
"I know that your father has high hopes for you and would not hide the affairs of the court from you. Didn't he mention the Jushui Incident to you?"
Xie Yuchen replied.
"I mentioned it. My father said that the situation has changed in this world, and the princess has lost the opportunity to change the Jushui River."
He was suddenly startled.
"Could it be that you are going to do something else and get rid of Beizhaotai?"
Ning Yunxi felt a little embarrassed and answered the question indirectly.
"If they were here, Prince Li would have a sure win."
Xie Yuchen's expression suddenly changed, and he seemed lost.
"Even if she's the only one left?"
Ning Yunxi looked embarrassed.
"Master Zhuo is so wise, how can I fight against him?"
Xie Yuchen couldn't bear it and tried to plead for mercy.
"I will persuade her to return to serve under King Di Jin. She is kind-hearted and will surely agree."
Ning Yunxi thought for a moment and nodded.
"I'll try. However, it's extremely difficult to deal with Beizhaotai. Although I have the advantage of the terrain, I missed the opportunity. Perhaps, I won't be hurt at all, and they will all return to the capital safely."
Xie Yuchen comforted him gently.
"Princess, please be at ease. Once I have convinced Lord Zhuo, I will beg her to go and convince the others."
Ning Yunxi smiled faintly.
"My father once talked about his early years. Ever since he became Zhuo's apprentice, Master Zhuo has been notorious. It's rare that you insist on giving him good comments. Maybe she will be moved."
Xie Yuchen stood up and bowed without boasting.
"Thank you for your encouragement, my lord. I will do my best to accomplish this great event!"