Nangong Yu's words made Nangong Ling even more angry. Just as he was about to speak, he saw a secret guard coming down from the narrow staircase, came to Nangong Ling, knelt down on one knee and said respectfully: "Master, Zhongcheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, died here." On the way home".http:booktop novel rankings [source of this book]
"What?" Nangong Ling was shocked when he heard this and shouted coldly: "Do you know who did it?"
The secret guard shook his head and replied: "According to Zhong Cheng's entourage, several men in black came out from the air and got into Zhong Cheng's carriage. They only heard Zhong Cheng yelling. He really didn't know Yu. Wherever the king was imprisoned, the men in black left. When the attendants looked again, they found that Zhong Cheng was dead in the carriage."
Nangong Ling frowned slightly, thought for a moment, turned to look at Nangong Yu, a sinister look flashed in his eyes, and sneered: "It seems that Brother Wang's people have started to take action, why don't we just have a little fun?" It's a cat-and-mouse game, I want to see how capable this mouse is."
Nangong Yu snorted vigorously and slowly lowered his head. The wound on his back was so painful that he could no longer hold on. He closed his black eyes and passed out. [
Nangong Ling saw this and stopped continuing. He glanced at the secret guard behind him and ordered sternly: "Keep an eye on him, and don't let anyone get close to the Tongque Palace. Except for the Queen Mother and me, no one can get close to Half "Step, kill and pardon".
"Yes, master", the secret guards behind him heard the words and accepted the order in unison.
Jing Xuexuan
Shui Lianyue stood at the door, looking at the surrounding scenery with an indifferent expression. There were towering ancient trees, countless bonsais, crabapples, jasmine and peonies competing for beauty. The breeze blew by, and the faint fragrance entered her nose, which made people feel refreshed and comfortable. Finally, the two palace maids had gone down to rest. Hongying and Qiuye's injuries were slightly better, but they still could not get out of bed.
During the day, Dongxue brought back news that she had seen a sign of contact with her master, which showed that there was more hope of escape. Nangong Ling had not been to Jingxuexuan for three days. For her, this was a big surprise. A good sign, because how much she hoped that Nangong Ling would be so busy that he would forget about her.
It was quiet all around, but she could still hear the breathing of the secret guards who were ambushing around Jing Xuexuan. The number of them was definitely more than ten times greater than that in Prince Yu's Mansion, because these secret guards changed every three hours. He is hiding in a very secret place. Unless he is a person with extreme internal strength, he cannot determine the specific location.
After a long time, she sighed softly and looked away, with a touch of sadness on her beautiful face. If she had known better, she should not have rejected Leng Liuyun that day. She could have let Leng Liuyun kiss her mother. Rescue her first, and then she can have nothing to worry about, and she won't be under house arrest by Nangong Ling in the palace like now, with no way out.
However, she also knew clearly that Leng Liuyun had a purpose. If he was asked to help, even if he escaped, he would probably jump from one fire pit to another, and there would be no difference.
Suddenly, there were faint footsteps outside Jingxue Pavilion, accompanied by a crisp female voice, "Hey, why is there candlelight in Jingxue Pavilion? When did someone live there? Why didn't I know?"
"Princess, although I don't know much about it, this is the emperor's order. No one is allowed to come near this place. Let's go." The little maid next to Nangong Ning lowered her head slightly, took her arm and turned to leave. go.
Nangong Ning raised her chin, a flash of arrogance flashed across her face, and snorted coldly: "Of course I have to obey my brother's orders, but I am a princess. Apart from the Queen Mother and my brother, I am the eldest. I am the princess." It's just for a look, isn't it okay?" As soon as he finished speaking, he shook off the palace maid's hand and walked towards Jing Xuexuan.
Separated by a wall, Shui Lianyue naturally listened to Nangong Ning's words word for word. Then, she couldn't help but curl her lips and show a touch of disdain. It was really a narrow road for enemies. Although they had only met once, Nangong Ning was very fond of Nangong Ning. Her hatred was like an enemy that she could not let go of after all these years. If Nangong Ning knew she was here, she might cause some trouble.
Thinking of this, Shui Lianyue turned around and entered the house and extinguished the red wax in the house. Nangong Ning took a few steps to the door and opened the door. When she saw that the red wax in the house was extinguished, she suddenly became confused and was about to Stepping in, several dark shadows suddenly flashed before her eyes. He knelt in front of her and said respectfully: "Princess, please come back. The emperor has ordered that no one is allowed to step into Jingxue Pavilion."
Nangong Ning took a closer look and found that she was her brother's secret guard. He always loved her the most. Although she was not a sibling, she was better than a sibling. In the past, she wanted to get wind and rain, and even if she made mistakes, her brother would not let her go. He blamed her, not to mention that he was just a secret guard next to her brother, and she didn't even look down on him.
"Bold, you are just my brother's slaves, and you actually blocked my princess's way. What's more, I'm just taking a look. Naturally, I won't ruin my brother's affairs. If you get out of the way now, I won't care. If If you don't get out of the way, I'm afraid this princess will kill you." Nangong Ning looked arrogant, glared, and scolded fiercely.
"Princess, please don't embarrass me, the emperor has ordered." Before the secret guard could finish speaking, Nangong Ning raised his leg and kicked him over. The secret guard was agile and dodged in a flash, which made Nangong Ning even more angry. " You rely on your brother and don't you take this princess seriously? You are so brave, you dare to hide. Believe it or not, I will call people over immediately and arrest you all. When the time comes, I will definitely kill you. Landing".
Although the secret guard only obeyed Nangong Ling's orders, Nangong Ning was the Queen Mother's cherished treasure, and the Emperor loved her very much. Although she was arrogant and domineering on weekdays, it did not affect the Queen Mother and the Emperor's love for her at all. They all saw this. In the eyes, now that I heard the princess's words, I couldn't help but tremble in my heart. There has been a saying in the palace: I would rather offend the emperor and the queen mother than offend this princess. If she wants their heads, if it reaches the ears of the queen mother, Their heads will definitely not be saved, even if the emperor intervenes, it may not be possible.
When Nangong Ning saw that several secret guards still didn't say anything or move out of the way, he turned around and left, "Princess, just stay and the slaves get out of the way."
In the house, Shui Lianyue had been quietly listening to the movements outside. When she heard the secret guard's compromising words, she couldn't help but find it extremely funny. After the dignified emperor's secret guard met the princess, he would rather disobey his master's orders than Dare to offend the princess, but then again, this Nangong Ning is not the Queen Mother's biological child, but she is more favored than her biological child. And Nangong Ling is also like this, he is particularly fond of this half-sister, judging from her words and deeds. Knowing that she is a cunning and arrogant woman who is ready to chop off people's heads at every turn, she is definitely not a kind person. From this, it can be seen that Nangong Ning is definitely not favored because of her cuteness and well-behavedness. She must have other abilities.[