Ning Wei tidied herself up and sat on the soft couch to wait for Shi Jingyang.
A quarter of an hour later, Shi Jingyang changed his clothes and came out.
Afraid of embarrassing Ning Wei, Shi Jingyang said as he walked: "Liu Jinrui is very scheming and full of evil ideas.
The relationship between the aristocratic families in the capital is complicated and intertwined. His staying in the capital is a hidden danger.
It is best for us if he goes to the military camp."
Sure enough, Ning Wei's attention was diverted from Shi Jingyang. "So, you arranged for him to go to the military camp?"
Shi Jingyang said: "It's not my plan. To be precise, it's the plan set by His Highness the Crown Prince."
"What advice did you give His Highness the Crown Prince?" Ning Wei asked.
Shi Jingyang nodded, "You can say that."
Ning Wei wanted to know the progress of the matter, but she knew that there were many things she couldn't ask, and even if she asked, Shi Jingyang might not say anything.
Ning Wei asked: "Qing'an, is everything in your plan now?"
Shi Jingyang knew what Ning Wei was worried about, so he nodded and said, "Don't worry, everything is as expected."
"That's good!" Ning Wei looked at the hourglass, stood up and said, "It's very late, I should go back."
Shi Jingyang turned his head and looked at the hourglass and said, "It's time to arrive. It's indeed very late. I'll take you back."
After leaving the courtyard, Shi Jingyang knelt down and said, "It's hard to walk at night, so I'll carry you!"
Ning Wei wanted to say no, but Shi Jingyang preceded her and said, "If you don't want to carry her, then I will."
Ning Wei immediately stepped forward and lay on Shi Jingyang's back, whispering: "Then let's carry it."
Shi Jingyang pursed his lips and smiled, then carried Ning Wei back along the road.
Ning Wei asked: "When will Prince Shi return to the military camp?"
Shi Jingyang tilted his head slightly and said, "Go back before dawn."
Thinking of Shi Jingyang's special trip for his brother's sake, Ning Wei was very moved, "Thank you for your hard work!"
Shi Jingyang said: "It's not far from the military camp here. It takes half an hour to ride a horse. It's not very strenuous. Next, will you stay in the temple for a while or will you go back to the city first?"
"I'll check on my brother tomorrow. If he's okay, I'll go back to the city first. My grandmother is at home, so I'm a little worried."
Shi Jingyang nodded and said, "I'll keep Qingsong here. Just tell him if you have anything to do."
"No, I have Qiao Fei and the others by my side, that's enough. Your business is important." Ning Wei refused.
"Ah Wei, be obedient and follow my arrangements. Let Qingsong stay at your disposal.
When you are safe, I can work with peace of mind. I still have Qingshan, Qingping and the others around me." Shi Jingyang said.
Seeing Shi Jingyang's insistence, Ning Wei compromised and said, "Okay, I'll follow your arrangement."
Shi Jingyang smiled and praised: "That's so good! The military exercises will start in half a month. I will be busy these days and can't spare time to see you. You should take good care of yourself."
Ning Wei nodded and said: "Okay! I made a note of it. You should take care of yourself in the military camp!"
Arriving under the temple wall, Shi Jingyang put Ning Wei down, raised his hand to straighten her clothes, held her forehead, kissed her, and said, "Hold me tight."
Ning Wei put her hands around Shi Jingyang's waist, and Shi Jingyang stretched out his arms to hold her in his arms. He concentrated on raising his spirits, jumped up on his feet, and carried Ning Wei into the temple.
It was then that someone came back and called softly: "Miss!"
"It's me! I'm back." Ning Wei responded first, then said to Shi Jingyang.
Shi Jingyang nodded, "Okay!"
Ning Wei smiled at him, "I'm really back!"
Shi Jingyang nodded, "Okay!"
Ning Wei lowered her head and looked at Shi Jingyang's tightly clasped hands, "But, Shi Shizi, you have to let go."
Shi Jingyang looked at his hand. Not only did he not let go, he pulled Ning Wei towards him, lowered his head and whispered to Ning Wei: "We just met and we have to separate again. I can't bear to part with you!"
Ning Wei didn't expect Shi Jingyang to be so clingy, "How about I ask Qingsong to take me to find you someday and make delicious food for you?"
"Seriously?" Shi Jingyang asked, staring at Ning Wei.
Ning Wei nodded and promised: "Seriously!"
Shi Jingyang nodded with satisfaction, "I made a note of it. It's getting late. Go back and rest early."
Ning Wei responded obediently, "Yes! You should go back and get some sleep."
After saying that, Ning Wei stood up on tiptoes, kissed Shi Jingyang's face, turned around and left quickly.
Shi Jingyang watched Ning Wei disappear into the night, until no one could be seen, then climbed over the wall and left Baoen Temple.
Qingshan jumped out of nowhere, leaned towards Shi Jingyang and said, "Master, we've found out."
Shi Jingyang nodded and said as he walked back, "Let's talk about it back to the other courtyard."
Qingshan bowed and responded: "Yes, I understand!"
Returning to the courtyard, Shi Jingyang walked to the study, with Qingshan following behind.
Shi Jingyang sat behind the desk and asked, "Did someone from Prime Minister Liu's Mansion do it?"
Qingshan raised his head and looked at Shi Jingyang in shock, "Master, how did you guess that?"
Shi Jingyang ignored Qingshan's question and said, "I will find out in detail."
Qingshan leaned forward and said, "The people who ambushed Mr. Ning at Qinggangpo included dead soldiers from Prime Minister Liu's mansion."
Shi Jingyang sensitively heard the overtones and asked, "Besides the people from Prime Minister Liu's Mansion, are there anyone else?"
Qingshan replied: "Yes, in addition to the people from Prime Minister Liu's Mansion, there are others."
"Whose?" Shi Jingyang asked blurtly.
"People from the Duke's Mansion." Qingshan replied.
"Who is from the Duke's Mansion? Didn't I let people keep an eye on my grandmother and Wu Mingyi?"
Qingshan said: "Master, listen to what I have to say."
Qingshan finally understood that as long as Miss Ning's affairs were involved, the master would be anxious.
Shi Jingyang leaned back and motioned to Qingshan to continue.
Qingshan bowed slightly and continued: "A few days ago, Princess Changle came out of the palace and had a small gathering with Uncle Yuan, Second Master Lu, Second Master Ning, and Miss Ning at Fanlou in the north of the city.
On that day, Mr. Ning met the gangster Liu Dundun, and Liu Dundun extorted money from him. It was Princess Changle who stepped forward to rescue Mr. Ning."
"Extorting Yingzhe's money? Who instigated the gangster?" Shi Jingyang asked.
Qingshan looked at Shi Jingyang and thought to himself, Master, can you stop being so smart? He still wants to show off.
"What are you asking? Who ordered the rogue?" Shi Jingyang looked up at Qingshan and continued to ask.
Qingshan hurriedly leaned forward and said: "Guanshi Huang from Chengguo Duke's Mansion."
Shi Jingyang leaned against the back of his chair and narrowed his eyes slightly, not interrupting Qingshan's words and waiting for him to continue.
Qingshan looked at Shi Jingyang and continued: "On the day Miss Ning and Princess Changle had a small gathering at Fanlou, Prince Chen was also at Fanlou.
King Chen learned that Princess Changle was in Fanlou and went to see Princess Changle in her private room. He met Miss Ning and talked to Miss Ning.
Three days later, King Chen held a birthday party for Duke Changle in advance at the palace. Miss Ning, Second Master Ning, Second Master Lu, and Uncle Yuan went to the Prince Chen's Mansion for the banquet.
The younger brother found out that King Chen was entertaining guests in the palace's opera garden and invited the costume class to join in the fun.
During the banquet, Miss Ning and Prince Jin left one after another and were taken to Shuixie Pavilion."
