The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 944 - 528: Return to the Minister Mansion Again (Part 3)
The grand hall was exceptionally quiet.
Song Yanqing dared not say more.
In truth, he had deliberated repeatedly, pondering whether or not to inform the Empress about Gu Xingchuan’s situation. After all, telling her held no benefit and would only add to her burdens. But not telling her seemed unfair to Gu Xingchuan, who loved so deeply yet remained unknown.
So, in the end, he decided to speak.
And upon speaking, he felt some regret.
After all.
He was still on the Emperor’s side.
During those five years when the Empress "died," the Emperor’s life was no better than Gu Xingchuan’s.
If blame must be assigned, it is only because the Empress is too good.
So good that she captivated the two most outstanding men in Daxuan Kingdom.
After finishing applying the medicine.
An Ning said, "This afternoon, I will return to the Minister Mansion. Tomorrow, if you need to change your dressing, come find me there. Also, I haven’t seen Ruotong for quite a while. It’s inconvenient for her to come to the Imperial Palace. Have her come to the Minister Mansion tomorrow as well; I would like to meet her."
"Alright." Song Yanqing promptly agreed.
The moment he agreed, his mood visibly lightened.
He figured he found another excuse to be close to Xie Ruotong.
"In that case, this humble servant takes his leave." Song Yanqing bowed and prepared to leave.
"Wait a moment," An Ning called out to him.
"Yes?"
An Ning turned to write a prescription and handed it to Song Yanqing.
Song Yanqing was somewhat surprised.
"This is hangover medicine. Drinking it after a bout of drinking will make you feel a bit better. Even if the tipsiness has passed, you can boil and drink some. It’s good for the stomach," An Ning said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Song Yanqing was moved to tears.
He truly did not expect the Empress to be so kind to him.
An Ning suddenly stated, "It’s for Gu Xingchuan."
"..." Song Yanqing’s eyes widened.
Feeling so awkward that he probably wished he could dig a hole and hide in it.
"You can have Gu Xingchuan prepare a dose for you. If you keep him company and get drunk, I believe he wouldn’t be that stingy," An Ning added.
"This humble servant thanks the gracious Empress." Song Yanqing bowed in gratitude.
"You may leave."
"This humble servant takes his leave."
Song Yanqing left.
As he departed, he suddenly saw the Emperor.
Song Yanqing prepared to bow.
Xiao Jinxing gestured.
Song Yanqing quickly left.
He pondered whether the Emperor heard the Empress saying she was sending hangover medicine to Gu Xingchuan.
He must have heard.
The Emperor probably coughed up three bowls of blood.
An Ning naturally also saw Xiao Jinxing at this moment.
She thought he would sleep until at least noon and was surprised he was already awake at this hour.
"Song Yanqing’s face has improved a lot," Xiao Jinxing actively started a conversation.
Also pretending he hadn’t heard anything just now.
"Yes," An Ning responded, "In about another month, the scars should barely be noticeable."
Xiao Jinxing nodded slightly.
"By the way, I mentioned to Song Yanqing that he should come to the Minister Mansion to see me tomorrow, you don’t mind, do you?" An Ning suddenly said.
"It’s fine," Xiao Jinxing replied and then added, "Things like this, you don’t need to tell me specifically. You have your freedom."
"The Emperor jests," An Ning looked up at him, "In the Imperial Palace, where is there freedom?!"
Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.
He knew An Ning was alluding to something.
"I need to prepare for returning to the Minister Mansion today, Your Majesty, be at ease."
With that, An Ning left.
Xiao Jinxing watched An Ning’s departing figure, his expression darkening.
No matter what.
She would never stay here?
Never willing to stay with him in this deep palace.
...
Afternoon.
A grand procession set out from the Imperial Palace.
Today Bai Mowan also received permission from Xiao Jinxing to leave the palace and return to the Bai Residence to see her brother.
Bai Moyi was beaten with twenty strikes of a staff.
Though he had thick skin, he still had to lie in bed for seven or eight days.
She could only leave the palace to see him herself.
She hadn’t expected Xiao Jinxing to agree so readily.
That morning, she had personally gone to Fengqi Palace, knowing that Xiao Jinxing had been staying there since the day of the conferring ceremony.
She also knew that because of An Ning, he was listless at the morning court and even canceled the early court sessions for seven days.
Earlier, Xiao Jinxing had never missed a single morning court session.
The only time he left early was when An Youyou accidentally intruded into the main hall.
All of Xiao Jinxing’s unusual behaviors were because of An Ning!
Bai Mowan held back her immense anger.
She assumed a delicate and pitiable stance to request an audience with Xiao Jinxing.
However, she did not see An Ning.
Perhaps... still asleep.
Thinking of what might occur between the two in private...
Bai Mowan was truly consumed with hatred.
Entering the harem for four years, she had never had such intimate contact with Xiao Jinxing.
She almost believed Xiao Jinxing had issues in that regard and secretly considered asking Eunuch Ping to send him some tonic!
In the end, she worried unnecessarily.
Xiao Jinxing was capable, just not with her.
Fortunately.
Xiao Jinxing agreed to her request without hesitation.
At that moment, Bai Mowan felt Xiao Jinxing only agreed so readily because he didn’t want to see her more.
But regardless.
She could finally leave the palace and see Bai Moyi.
Then discuss how... to start an uprising.
Upon seeing the convoy ahead, she finally understood Xiao Jinxing was taking An Ning back to the Minister Mansion.
It felt like a newlyweds’ return to the bride’s family.
Xiao Jinxing had truly given all his tenderness to An Ning, leaving her with all the cruelty!
And she, unwilling to accept this!
She would make Xiao Jinxing regret for life!
...
Minister Mansion.
When An Ning and Xiao Jinxing arrived with their three children,
Ye Zhengde had already led the entire household, waiting at the door.
Seeing their convoy arrive,
He hurriedly knelt on the ground, "This minister greets the Emperor and the Empress!"
The carriage stopped.
An Ning and Xiao Jinxing got off the carriage.
An Ning quickly went forward to lift Ye Zhengde up, "Father, please rise."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Empress." Ye Zhengde replied with tears in his eyes.
On the day of the conferring ceremony, hearing the Emperor announce that the Empress was his daughter, his tears had been unstoppable.
Meeting again today, he couldn’t help but feel a mix of sadness and joy.
"Grandfather," Anqi called out excitedly to Ye Zhengde as she got down from the carriage behind.
Ye Zhengde quickly wiped his tears and turned to Anqi.
Anqi held An Luming and An Youyou by the hand.
An Youyou, thrilled to finally leave the palace, was eagerly looking around with wide, curious eyes.
In contrast, An Luming appeared a bit reserved.
Luming’s fair cheeks were a bit flushed, his small lips tightly pressed, as if trying to adjust himself to being around so many people.
Ye Zhengde quickly squatted down, "This minister greets the little prince and the two princesses."
"Grandfather!" An Youyou suddenly dashed into Ye Zhengde’s arms.
Ye Zhengde was taken aback.
Not expecting Youyou to be so affectionate and close to him.
And his eyes brimmed with tears once more.
"My mother said that grandfather has prepared lots of delicious food for Youyou, and I’m hungry now," An Youyou said sweetly.
"..."
An Ning felt that she shouldn’t have brought Youyou, the social butterfly, out!
