News of the assassination in Zhenbei Palace soon spread to the palace, because the assassin actually had a large weapon such as a siege crossbow. Emperor Tang was furious and ordered a thorough investigation, but nothing was found after repeated investigations.
In the end, all the officials in charge of the armory were dealt with from top to bottom, the city defense commander was demoted, and the armory guards were beheaded.
The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty sent a large reward to the Zhenbei Palace to appease him. At the same time, the Zhenbei Palace also paid generous pensions to the guards who loyally protected the assassins and died in the battle.
At this time, Xiao Dingcheng was recuperating from his injuries.
Xiao Dingcheng leaned on the bench of the garden pavilion with one arm hanging, and Sheng Nuan was standing opposite, painting for him.
After maintaining the same posture for a long time, Xiao Dingcheng was a little stiff and asked to take a rest. After receiving the permission, he walked behind Sheng Nuan and looked at the painting she had drawn, and then opened his eyes wide.
"Didn't you agree not to draw hanging arms?"
Xiao Dingcheng was a little embarrassed: "This is so ridiculous..."
Sheng Nuan suppressed her smile and frowned in disapproval: "In my eyes, my husband is always handsome and handsome. Besides, this injury was caused by my husband to protect the women in the family. It is not funny at all, but it is very powerful."
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Xiao Dingcheng was immediately knocked unconscious by this flattery. He suppressed the corner of his mouth and coughed lightly: "Okay, the painting is good."
But at this moment, he suddenly remembered something: "Nuan Nuan, didn't I just need to take a look at the painting you drew last time? Why do you want me to sit there and not move today?"
Sheng Nuan finally couldn't help laughing: "Because I think the way your husband sits there motionless with his head raised and chest out is very interesting..."
Only then did Xiao Dingcheng realize that he had been teased. He was angry and funny for a moment. He gritted his teeth and wanted to arrest him: "Okay, you little lady Sheng, you actually dare to tease your husband, let's see how I punish you..."
When Liu Rumian walked to the pavilion with the maid holding chicken soup, she saw the scene of Xiao Dingcheng and Sheng Nuan having fun. Her eyebrows suddenly turned cold, and she took a deep breath before forcing out a smile and leaving.
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"Your Majesty, Sister Sheng..."
Liu Rumian looked as usual, walked to Xiao Dingcheng and put down the chicken soup: "I have simmered this soup on a low fire for two hours. The prince drank it while it was hot. He has lost so much blood, so he needs to make up for it."
If it had been in the past, Xiao Dingcheng would have taken Liu Rumian's hand and sat down, praised her and then drank the soup.
But at this moment, Xiao Dingcheng didn't look back, he just said warmly: "Thank you for your hard work, Mianmian, please let me drink it later."
After saying that, he pointed at Sheng Nuan and said with a smile: "Come here, I promise not to hit you."
Sheng Nuan stood directly on the pavilion fence and raised her eyebrows and raised her chin: "My husband has just lied to me, I will not be fooled..."
Xiao Dingcheng was neither smiling nor angry, and then saw Sheng Nuan suddenly jump down.
He subconsciously stepped forward to catch it, but Sheng Nuan had already landed firmly on the ground. His face changed slightly, and he stepped forward to hold him down and said urgently: "My husband has forgotten his injury, don't move."
Xiao Dingcheng grabbed her and raised his eyebrows proudly: "I knew I could catch you this way..."
Next to her, Liu Rumian could hardly hold back the smile on her face.
How long has it been, less than two months... Xiao Dingcheng has already forgotten what he said before.
Why is Sheng Nuan her shield? She exists because of her. Is this how he treats her shield?
For the sake of a shield, I left her here without even looking at her!
No, it was because Sheng Nuan went back to look for him during the assassination, so he changed his attitude towards her... This was just temporary, yes, temporary, and he couldn't mess up his position.
Liu Rumian managed to maintain a smile: "Is Sister Sheng painting here?"
Xiao Dingcheng seemed to have remembered that Liu Rumian was still around. He smiled and said, "Yes, he painted and teased me and coaxed me to sit there for a long time."
Sheng Nuan blinked.
Liu Rumian forced a smile and said: "I have nothing to do, so I will play the piano here to keep Sister Sheng and the Crown Prince company."
After saying that, the maid behind him had already set up the piano.
Xiao Dingcheng sat back on the chair: "Okay, playing the piano and painting is a joy in the world..."
Sheng Nuan stopped painting and sat down: "I'll take a break and just listen to Sister Liu playing the piano."
Liu Rumian instantly became the piano player for the two of them again. The smile on her face became stiffer, but she couldn't say anything and could only hold it back.
The customer service sighed: It feels aggrieved for Liu Rumian...
Not long after Liu Rumian played the piano, Liangchen, the eldest maid beside the princess, arrived.
"I wish you peace, Your Majesty, and my two aunts... I am here to deliver lychees to Aunt Sheng on the order of the princess."
Liangchen also knew that Aunt Sheng risked her own safety to save the prince. In the past few days, the princess couldn't stop praising Aunt Sheng when she mentioned her, and they, the servants, also admired her in their hearts.
Lychees are not produced during this season, so this small plate of lychees is even more precious.
Sheng Nuan quickly thanked her. Next to her, Liu Rumian's face was already a little confused... but Sheng Nuan was very enthusiastic and greeted her hard: "Sister Liu, come and eat lychees."
Liu Rumian's piano music was so chaotic that she almost couldn't keep the mask on her face...
Who the hell wants to eat your broken lychees!
But it wasn't over yet. Not long after the princess's maid left, Aunt Gui came.
Ever since the assassination incident, Aunt Gui always looked at Sheng Nuan and was pleased with her.
In such a situation, it was not easy for the young lady to remember to protect the old lady, but not only did she protect the old lady, she also did not forget her, the old servant, and protected her together with the old lady.
Only in times of life-and-death crisis can one reveal their true nature. This little lady Sheng is truly a good child.
Even the old lady now talks about it from time to time, saying why Mr. Sheng doesn't visit her and doesn't want to hug her thighs?
Xiao Dingcheng was a little surprised: "Why is Aunt Gui here?"
Aunt Gui smiled and saluted and replied: "I have been ordered to invite Aunt Sheng to accompany the old lady to eat crabs."
Xiao Dingcheng pretended to be surprised and dissatisfied: "Grandma eats crabs and calls me Nuannuan instead of me. Does this mean she has forgotten her own grandson?"
Aunt Gui laughed: "Master, let's go together. The old lady will be happy to see you..."
Xiao Dingcheng was about to get up subconsciously, but suddenly he saw Liu Rumian sitting next to him with his head bowed silently, and then he remembered something.
He sat back again and shook his head in shock: "Forget it, grandma didn't look for me, so I won't be an eyesore. Let Nuannuan go."
Sheng Nuan smiled: "Then I will go accompany the old lady..."
Sheng Nuan and Aunt Gui left, and the pavilion became quieter.
Because Xiao Dingcheng stayed, Liu Rumian's complexion became much better. She asked softly: "What music does the prince want to listen to?"
Xiao Dingcheng originally wanted to stay here with Liu Rumian, but now that he stayed, he felt a little bored.
"I've been here for most of the day, let's go back." Xiao Dingcheng stood up lazily.
Liu Rumian's forced smile finally disappeared completely.
"Are you going back because Sister Sheng is not here?" Liu Rumian said quietly.
Xiao Dingcheng was slightly startled, frowned and turned back: "What did you say?"
Liu Rumian laughed at herself: "Your Majesty, why don't you ask yourself, have you ever looked at me since I came here?"
Xiao Dingcheng’s words conclude...
He didn't realize it just now, but subconsciously he was involuntarily attracted by Sheng Nuan.
He suppressed his anger and said coaxingly: "I'm not staying here with you anymore, what else do you want from me?"
Liu Rumian smiled bleakly: "My son has not left, but my heart has already left with him..."
Xiao Dingcheng finally became popular.
Even if he is patient with his woman, his patience has its limits since he grew up in a wealthy family, and his complexion suddenly turned cold.
"When did you become so unreasonable?"
After saying that, Xiao Dingcheng didn't look at Liu Rumian again, let alone continue to coax her, turned around and left.
Liu Rumian sat there, her face pale and her eyes filled with disbelief...
At the same time, Sheng Nuan received a prompt from customer service: "Host, the favorability value of Xiao Dingcheng, the task target, towards Liu Rumian has become 75."
Sheng Nuan secretly curled her lips, then lowered her head and continued to eat the crab.
