Chapter 452: Playing Tricks on the Prince
Ning Yunxi was deeply relieved and tried to comfort him.
"Don't worry, I slept well."
Qiu Bi opened his arms and looked at the princess with confusion.
"How come you slept so well?"
"My Lord, aren't you afraid?"
Ning Yunxi smiled sweetly.
"I was more shy than afraid, but it didn't affect my sleep. I slept well until dawn."
Qiu Bi scratched his head, looking confused.
"I don't quite understand. I thought the pain was unbearable and the princess must be tossing and turning in bed."
Ning Yunxi didn't understand the meaning of the words and was slightly stunned.
"Pain is a morning thing, what does it have to do with the night?"
As if she had heard some great news, Qiu Bi had a confused look on her face, yet a hint of surprise remained in her eyes.
"So, everything went peacefully last night, and the prince came to visit us in the morning?"
Ning Yunxi was so shocked that her whole body trembled, and the book in her hand fell to the ground.
"Ah? A visit?!"
At this time, the maid brought the medicine and presented it with both hands.
Qiu Bi took the bowl of soup, confirmed that it was just the right temperature, and then handed it to the princess.
Thinking that the princess was frightened because she was recalling the past, she used a coaxing tone and patiently comforted her.
"Don't be afraid, Princess. Drink the medicine and the pain will go away soon."
Ning Yunxi recognized the herbs used at a glance and held her forehead, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
She waved her hand to dismiss the people around her, leaving only Qiu Bi alone, and then asked.
"Where did you hear that the prince came to visit?"
"Does anyone else know?"
Qiu Bi answered truthfully.
"I learned it through questioning."
"Everyone in the palace knows about it."
Feeling speechless, Ning Yunxi smiled helplessly.
"It's just nonsense, it's fabricated."
Qiu Bi was stunned.
"Ok?"
"Everyone witnessed that the princess was unable to move; she just admitted that she was afraid and cried."
"Why do you say that something is created out of nothing?"
Ning Yunxi suppressed her shame and clarified carefully.
"Alas, you all misunderstood. I left with a clean record, and I returned with a clean record. I am still a virgin."
Qiu Bi smiled brightly, feeling a little embarrassed.
"It turned out to be a misunderstanding. I will tell them to stop talking nonsense."
Ning Yunxi held her shoulder in time.
"Wait a minute."
Qiu Bi turned her head to look.
"What are the orders from the princess?"
Ning Yunxi made the decision reluctantly.
"Forget it, let's just assume it's a misunderstanding."
"Brother, your plan is very complicated. This misunderstanding will save me from a lot of unnecessary trouble."
Qiu Bi couldn't bear it.
"How can the reputation of the princess be damaged?"
Ning Yunxi took it indifferently, looking nonchalant.
"There have been rumors in Shengjing for a long time. How can I still have a good reputation? When doing anything, we should put the overall situation first. Forget it, let them comment as they please."
"Send someone to Yirenqingcheng to inform Uncle Shao that I am taking a leave today."
Qiu Bi frowned and nodded in response.
"Well, I will obey your command."
The rain and fog are like silk, obscuring the beautiful scenery of the Chenwang Mansion Garden.
Gu Nianting did not hold an umbrella, letting the cold wind blow wildly, as if he felt the pain that Xier was suffering.
The drizzle continued, wetting the flower petals. Gu Nianting looked down and seemed to see Xier, burdened with dew.
He raised his palm and held the apricot blossom in his hand, cherishing it with great care.
Helplessly living under someone else's control, he could only protect the flower, but not her...
While feeling melancholy, he heard a familiar sound of footsteps not far away. He turned around and confirmed that the person coming was indeed Wu Yan.
"How's it going?"
Wu Yan came over holding an umbrella and bowed respectfully.
"Reporting to the prince, before the hour of noon, Prince Dijin abandoned her and even deliberately humiliated her, only allowing the princess to leave the mansion on foot through the side door."
"The princess returned home in a panic. I heard she was crying so hard that her eyes were wet. She even asked Lord Fang for a day off and didn't go to Yirenqingcheng."
Not knowing what the prince's intention was in the rain, he replied while observing his expression and silently used half of his umbrella to shield the prince from the wind and rain.
Gu Nianting didn't pay attention to his actions and was only angry.
"what?"
"How can he do this and play with my woman so casually?"
Wu Yan sighed helplessly and analyzed the situation as he wished.
"Perhaps it is because the princess was once the principal wife of Prince Chen, so Prince Dijin teases her wantonly, just like... teasing the prince."
Gu Nianting snatched the umbrella from his hand, folded it up quickly, and threw it to the ground angrily.
"How unreasonable?!"
Wu Yan took two steps back in fright.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This was done by King Dijin. I have done nothing wrong."
Gu Nianting glanced at him sideways, his eyes were cold, just like the sudden cold rain that came today.
"Why do you need to tell me? I know!"
Wu Yan's eyes wandered, and he cautiously asked a question.
"Then, can I go back home now?"
Gu Nianting widened his eyes and refused without hesitation.
"No."
Wu Yan, despite his sleepiness, tried to give him advice earnestly.
"King Dijin once said that the master of power should not occupy the rest time of his subordinates at will."
Being reminded again of his humble status as a subject, Gu Nianting suddenly became furious.
"You remember clearly what he said, but forget everything I said!"
Wu Yan took two more steps back, seemingly ready to escape at any time.
"My subordinates dare not."
Gu Nianting asked with a fierce look in his eyes.
"Then repeat what I said?"
Wu Yan had no choice but to repeat it.
"I will cancel today's rest, and Your Majesty will cancel tomorrow's kneeling punishment."
Gu Nianting continued to ask questions.
"Would you choose to be busy or kneel down as punishment?"
Being chosen by such a master to be his bodyguard, Wu Yan felt like crying but had no tears.
If I had known this would happen, I would have stayed in the Tongshitai, either as a guard or a secret guard. Maybe I would have been promoted to Tongshishi by now.
"Yesterday, the prince's so-called ridicule was actually a false accusation. I didn't have to kneel."
Gu Nianting stomped his feet, causing a splash of water on the ground.
"Be bold!"
Wu Yan lowered his brows and bowed.
"I know my mistake."
Gu Nianting walked closer to him step by step, and his threat became stronger and stronger.
"I don't need other guards, I ignore the rest time, and specially send you to investigate. Why is that?"
Wu Yan blurted out.
"It's intentional."
Gu Nianting spoke confidently.
"Big mistake."
"This king regards you as a close friend and has opened his heart to you."
"You are so unaware that you are saying that I am deliberately making things difficult for you, as if I always put you in a dilemma."
"You are still stubborn and you will be punished by kneeling now."
Wu Yan couldn't help but retort.
"Your Majesty, think twice. Even if you are an emperor, you are bound by laws. How can you be so arrogant?"
Now that Yin Sitai is in his hands, Gu Nianting is naturally fearless.
"This king is arrogant. You go and kneel down. If you are dissatisfied, you can go to Yinsitai and sue this king!"
Wu Yan had no way to deal with him and could only show weakness.
"Your Majesty, your words are too serious."
Gu Nianting picked up the umbrella on the ground and dropped it heavily on his legs, breaking it into two pieces.
"As close friends, you must kneel in the rain. Don't even think about holding an umbrella for me while I get wet."
Wu Yan was displeased and grumbled.
"Yes."
"What kind of intimate relationship is this?"
"Who treats a friend like this?"
Hearing the whispers, Gu Nianting suddenly became fierce.
"What did you say?"
Wu Yan hurriedly stopped complaining and shook his head.
"I didn't say anything."
At this time, Xie Mao, holding an umbrella in one hand and a cloak in the other, rushed towards Gu Nianting at the speed of an arrow.
"Please take care of your body, Your Majesty. Don't get wet in the rain."