u came back to her senses, realizing that her master was touching... her waist. Her face flushed instantly, and she stammered, ".....nothing, disciple has had three meals a day, never missing one.""Th...Qing Zhu had no choice but to tell the truth.

"But the book didn't capture me with its words: "...How many days have I slept"

Xue Ce just lived, pecking at my neck, his eyes were murky and deep. His voice, cold as frost, spoke in a low and husky tone, uttering things he had never said before.

Xue Ce just pecked at my neck, his eyes dark and unreadable. He spoke in a voice as cold as ice, uttering words he had never spoken before.

Ning Yun kowtowed three times, his eyes reddened as he said, "Uncle, let me take my cousin's place and marry into Nan Wangfu..."

She said a few more words, asking Qingzhu to keep Ning Shu company well, and then told me that she would be going out in a few days.

Ning Shu pursed her lips and clenched her fingers. Even if I went to listen, I would know those people weren't doing anything right.

I've taken care of everything, gone through every detail.

Ning Shu only felt drowsy, like she had just woken up from a long dream. Her body was exhausted and aching, her eyes drooped and seemed impossible to open.

Until two hours later, Master Ning returned.

Ning Shu looked at us and said, “Father, Mother, I already know about the arranged marriage. Let me explain first…” I spoke up, pursing my lips and saying, “That day, it wasn’t that no one tried to harm me…”

Even if Ning Shu was slow-witted, he could sense something was amiss. He decided to speak up and asked Qingzhu, “Is there something going on at home”

Ning Shudao: "Although I knew it wasn't someone trying to harm me, if it hadn't been the Prince who saved me that day, then today wouldn't have been me and another person spreading such a shameful rumor..."

I finished all the things that happened these past few days.

I was stunned. I thought I had just slept, but I didn't expect that several days had passed.

Because Xue Ce stopped me... this time.

“Master, if I do this, we’re as good as dead.”

Ning Shu gave way for a moment, even thinking of many possibilities. For example, if Lord Ning angered the Emperor, our family would be demoted and exiled. Such speculations ran through her mind.

Ningfu looked at Ningyun on the ground and said, "Wait until your uncle comes back, and then we will drink together."

"Lady Ning subtly pulled up the corner of her lips, her eyes seemed to hold a thousand unspoken words. Finally, she let out a soft sigh and said, “.... My body is fine, my father and I carefully considered it. He thinks it's best for me to stay home and recuperate."

Why go through so many unnecessary detours It's not like I'm delivering medicine or asking the court officials to bail me out.

"Yuner has no guilt in her heart and is willing to marry on behalf of her cousin, repaying our kindness!"

Lady Ning had also thought of its severity, tears streaming down her face. Then, she sat down as if she had lost her soul.

Father Ning knows that no one wants to harm himself, so he naturally wouldn't publicize it. The news in the house is tightly guarded, and I must find out the truth. Who would want to harm my eldest son

But not Lady Ning shook her head, saying: "...Book son... We'll just use it to study at the ancestral home from now on."

Ning Shu opened his mouth and said, "Mother, I am all right now."

Even Madam Ning hadn't expected that Yun would say such bold words. This child is usually approachable and hasn't quite let go, but for this kind of major event, he would sacrifice himself...

Ning Yun lowered her head: "... My uncle and aunt have treated me very well, and let me stay in the house for a few years. Now that we are considered as if they were already out, seeing my cousin suffer and being forced to marry a prince who is more terrifying than a ghost, Yun'er wishes to see us all suffer. Although my cousin is not the only legitimate son in the family, but Yun'er is willing to share his fate. Even though Yun'er has no brothers or sisters, even if she marries the prince, it won't matter...

“This isn't something Yun'er willingly chose, she will regret it later and blame herself. Yun'er will even write a letter to her family, saying that she and the young master are in love and willing to be together... I am willing to be her concubine.”

.....

Ning Yun rushed out to meet the person and immediately knelt down with a thud.

Actual release is not...

"The young master Xue, relying on the power of the Southern Prince's Mansion, acted recklessly. If it weren't for my fierce reputation scaring them off, they would have been pelted with eggs and rotten water by the people of the capital..."

.....

Yu wasn't someone who would just kneel down on the ground like that for a while, I didn't get up. Even if Madam Ning pulled me up, I insisted on kneeling.

Then my strength gave way, and everything became clear. Father Ning and Mother Ning entered. The old lady had been overthinking things; yesterday it wasn't illness that troubled her, but just worry. Now that she knew her grandson was fine, she felt relieved, though she was still confined to bed due to the lingering effects of her illness and couldn't get up.

She was touched deep in her heart, and hurriedly helped the person up. "How could we possibly let you take our place We have entrusted our family to Ningfu..."

Lady Ning, please stop shaking your head. Our child's life has already been hard enough, why must we make another child suffer

Qing Zhu realized she had been slack-mouthed. She hurriedly turned around and said, "Young Master, are we hungry Father and Mother just told the kitchen to prepare a lot of food... Oh right, Young Master should drink your medicine first."

Ning Shū's scalp went numb. He thought to himself, "But if that person isn't Wang Zhì, I'd rather not be Xuē Cè..."

And the Prince never came forward to explain, as if it were not a matter of default. I took a liking to Ning's eldest son and wanted to forcibly take Ning Shuwai as my concubine.

I tightened my throat, but it wasn't because I felt a little...empty. I pursed my lips, Ning Shu's ears were crimson with some level of embarrassment, and of course, I knew this wasn't the reason why.

Ning Shu actually had no suspicion about the suspect in her heart, but I had no evidence.

Ning Yun just kept his head down and spoke in a low voice. I knew the Ning family wouldn't just give up their legitimate son to marry into the Nan Wangfu. So, I raised the stakes, making my words even more earnest: "I know uncle isn't afraid of things being exposed, but on the wedding day, what difference would it make if Brother and I switched identities This wouldn't be a glorious event anyway. Even if the prince knew someone had been swapped, he would just make a fuss... By then, all Brother would have to do is leave the capital and live a peaceful life..."

As soon as Níng Fǔren heard this, she didn't hesitate. She quickened her pace and walked in: "My lord, why would you do such a thing"

Ning's father was astonished: "Yun'er, why is this so"

That day, Ning Shu was held in the prince's arms. It was obvious to anyone that she was too innocent. Afterwards, news of this started circulating from the family.

"Oh, poor book..."

"Wasn't it Xue Ce who requested the imperial decree"

"Master, the young master has arrived."

Things came too suddenly, I was taken aback for a moment, and only then did I recover. But surprisingly, my heart felt much calmer than expected.

But the young boy's fingers, were not flexible...

.....

Although the current situation isn't great.

Ning Shu, however, was not to be deterred. "Hold on," she said, taking a deep breath and looking at Qing Zhu. "You've served me for many years, Qing Zhu. I know if something is wrong with you, I'll know immediately. So let's just do this now. From now on, I won't be so ignorant."

The Master brought Ningyun over.

It's great that Ning Shu didn't give up. She preemptively mused, "Why should I seek an end to my life"

My heart calmed down despite my anxieties.

Ning Shu heard the news, and only felt darkness before her eyes.

Ning Yun's eyes flashed slightly: "But it's not easy to take back what the emperor has decreed..." I whispered, "How could my uncle disobey That day, many people saw the Crown Prince carrying his cousin in his arms... If we truly defy the imperial decree, what will happen if the Emperor executes our entire family"

Qingzhu, with red-rimmed eyes, said: “Master and Madam aren't doing this for Young Master's sake. They just want him to study at the Zong Manor so that those people won't say nasty things…they even say Young Master is trying to curry favor with the Nan Wangfu…”

But Ning Shu said, "Why"

I took a deep breath and said, "…Let's get our parents in here. I have nothing to say to them."

I paused for a moment, realizing that I wasn't just waking up from a nap. Something was very different about my home.

After Father and Mother left, I asked Qingzhu to bring out that sachet.

Ning's father also said, "Your Majesty, if you don't take back this marriage, I, even without the official hat on my head, would defy your imperial order."

Ning Shu pursed her lips, but she wasn't thinking about the scene before I fell asleep. Fragments of those memories flashed through her mind, including how I clung to the young prince's body.eople's skin. 。Ning Shu looked at it for a while and directly asked, "Cheng Fang, do you have any dissatisfaction with me Have I offended you in any way You can just say it." 。"Cheng Fang looked at h...