The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 851 - 435: Entering the Palace (Fifth Update)

Chapter 851: Chapter 435: Entering the Palace (Fifth Update)

The next day.

Little Wu cautiously appeared again at the entrance of An Ning’s inn.

"Divine Doctor."

"Hmm." From the room came An Ning’s voice, neutral and indifferent.

"The arrangements for entering the Imperial Palace are complete. Will the Divine Doctor have breakfast at the inn before entering the palace, or dine after entering?" Little Wu was respectful to An Ning, even more cautious than he was with the Emperor.

He feared that if the Divine Doctor was in a bad mood, she would leave.

Then he would never be able to return to Xun City or see his wife and children again.

"I’ll have breakfast first."

"Alright, I’ll immediately have the waiter arrange it."

Little Wu quickly left.

A moment later.

An Ning walked out of the room and sat in the main hall to have breakfast.

The inn in Xun’an City was bustling with people, and as An Ning ate her breakfast, she overheard the conversation at the adjacent table.

"Did you hear? General Xie is about to marry the top scorer from the Song Family."

"Of course I heard, it spread throughout Xun City yesterday. Quite unexpected. The two had been married before but separated for some unknown reason. The Song Family fell into decline, and Song the Scholar continuously taught the Princess in the palace, being considered someone close to the Emperor, yet holding no power. However, General Xie now commands an army of 100,000 and is indeed favored by the Emperor. If Song the Scholar can win General Xie back, even if it means living as an in-law, it’s still a gain for Song the Scholar."

"Isn’t it?!" The man agreed, "I heard that Song the Scholar has scars that frighten those who see him. It’s also said he’s weak, perhaps unfit. General Xie wanting him back is indeed his good fortune."

"Actually, General Xie’s decision to marry Song the Scholar seems to be due to the Emperor’s decree. The Emperor, mindful of General Xie’s hard work at the border, decided to arrange a marriage for her. Just days ago, I heard that the Emperor had all unmarried, eligible young men in Xun’an City attend a matchmaking session with General Xie."

"Speaking of which, it reminds me of Wang Mingjie. Wang Mingjie also went to meet General Xie, and today I heard their family got into legal trouble. The Wang family was already in decline, and if they get involved in another issue now, it might be the end for them."

"Serves him right, Wang Mingjie is a spoiled brat, only interested in pleasure. I even heard someone say he wanted to marry General Xie, what a boast!"

Their conversation flowed into An Ning’s ears.

An Ning couldn’t help but smile.

She didn’t expect that after five years.

Xie Ruotong would still end up together with Song Yanqing.

Although she had no aversion to Song Yanqing and thought he was a decent person.

Deep down, she hoped more for Gu Xingchuan and Xie Ruotong’s unity.

After all, they were the most important people in her life, and of course, she selfishly hoped for their betterment.

Unfortunately.

Fate was not on their side.

Little Wu noticed the Divine Doctor’s sudden smile.

And trembled again.

What was the Divine Doctor smiling at?

The sudden smile was quite eerie.

"I’m full." An Ning put down the bowl and chopsticks.

"Then shall we proceed to the Imperial Palace, Divine Doctor?"

"Alright."

Little Wu promptly invited An Ning to board the carriage heading to the Imperial Palace.

Upon returning yesterday, he had actually sent a message to the Emperor, saying the Divine Doctor had arrived in Xun City.

He figured if the Emperor cared, he would personally meet the Divine Doctor and escort her into the palace.

Instead, the reply was merely a paper note with "Hmm" written on it.

The Emperor’s sophistication and thoughts were beyond the understanding of mere servants.

Little Wu drove the carriage into the Imperial Palace.

With his exclusive token, naturally, he faced no obstacles on the way.

An Ning sat on the carriage, looking at the familiar yet strange palace.

Five years.

She finally returned here.

A place she never thought of after leaving.

The carriage arrived at the inner palace.

Little Wu’s identity couldn’t grant him access inside.

However, palace maids and eunuchs had already been arranged at the entrance of the inner palace to wait.

Upon their arrival.

They hurriedly knelt down, "Servants greet Your Ladyship. Servants salute Lord Wu."

An Ning observed the people kneeling on the ground.

Your Ladyship?!

Little Wu was also taken aback at that moment.

The Emperor’s actions were too straightforward, weren’t they?

She had just entered the palace, not yet officially titled, how could she be called Your Ladyship?!

Little Wu dared not question, and with authority, instructed, "Her Ladyship has just entered the palace today, you must take good care of her and not show any neglect. If Her Ladyship feels any discomfort in the palace, you will not be easily forgiven!"

"Servants obey."

After giving instructions, Little Wu respectfully addressed An Ning, "Divine Doctor, I shall accompany you to this point."

"Thank you for your efforts." An Ning nodded slightly.

Showing not a trace of being intimidated upon entering the Imperial Palace.

Little Wu was quite impressed.

"Then I shall take my leave." Little Wu bowed.

An Ning said no more, she moved forward, ultimately stepping into the inner palace, the place of endless intrigue from ancient times.

The March sunlight was beautiful.

The scenery within the inner palace was indeed picturesque.

An Ning followed a Palace Attendant towards the sleeping quarters.

There was supposed to be a sedan chair, but An Ning refused.

Thinking it important to familiarize herself with the surroundings.

Walking would make it more convenient.

She walked steadily through the inner palace.

In the distance, she seemed to see a group walking by the lakeside.

An Ning naturally remembered her first time entering the palace years ago; she almost died in that lake.

Bai Mowan, too, noticed the group in the distance and asked, "Who is that?"

In the inner palace, whose entourage was larger than hers?

Were they breaking the rules?

"Replying to Your Ladyship, it’s, it’s..." The palace maid, trembling, dared not answer.

"What is it?!" Bai Mowan’s eyes tightened, her voice stern.

"Replying to Your Ladyship." The palace maid quickly knelt down, "They say that woman is brought from the people by the Emperor, escorted personally by Lord Wu. Yesterday, Eunuch Ping came specifically to inform all servants to bow and address her respectfully today, with the title of Your Ladyship."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mowan’s face turned extremely displeased.

Xiao Jinxing really had brought that vile woman back to the palace.

And demanded all to respect her!

For what reason?

Just because she had a body resembling Ye Qichi? Could she gain such favor from the Emperor?!

She spent so many years silently contributing by the Emperor’s side, only to be treated coldly.

"Go over and take a look!" Bai Mowan ordered.

Directly walking towards An Ning.

An Ning hadn’t intended to pay attention to Bai Mowan.

But sensing an unfriendly gaze, she still looked over.

Seeing Bai Mowan already striding over with imposing momentum.

An Ning hadn’t expected.

The first person she saw upon entering the palace wasn’t Xiao Jinxing.

But rather Bai Mowan.

How could she expect sincerity from Xiao Jinxing?

It was merely for retaliation; capturing her back to vent his emotions.

For An Ning.

If this were truly the case, it would be easier to handle.

Her eyes subtly moved, calmly observing Bai Mowan, dressed in Imperial Concubine attire, arrogantly standing in front of her!