Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable Chapter 1074 - 984: Hidden Guard 7

I don’t know if our reputation has spread, but in the first half of the journey, there were constant attempts to rob the escort. In the latter half, scarcely anyone ca to rob us, which reduced Wei Shuangshuang’s opportunities to earn extra inco.

They arrived safely in the Capital City without any mishaps. Since the Duan Family was responsible for the round-trip escorting, Wei Shuangshuang needed to stay in the Capital City for a while, waiting for the Duan Family to unload all their goods and refill with rchandize from the Capital City to transport back to Yang City for sale.

Because this escort mission headed towards the Capital City, a place teeming with royal family mbers. Nandu and Daxia are adjacent, and to show close relations, there are often interactions between the royal families of the two nations’ capital cities. To avoid anyone recognizing Zhao Zhengfeng and causing trouble, Wei Shuangshuang didn’t let Zhao Zhengfeng accompany her.

Wei Shuangshuang’s decision was initially out of caution, but she hadn’t expected to learn upon arriving in the Capital City that ng Jingru had co to Nandu Country to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s birthday.

One wonders what the newly enthroned Second Prince was thinking, letting the Empress go to another country for diplomacy. This is not the modern era—how the court ministers agreed to such a move is quite puzzling.

Strange as it was, Wei Shuangshuang was imnsely grateful she didn’t let Zhao Zhengfeng co along out of caution, otherwise, with Zhao Zhengfeng’s infatuation with ng Jingru, who knows what trouble might have ensued.

Originally, Wei Shuangshuang thought even in the Capital City, she would inevitably have no interactions with ng Jingru, as she was not Zhao Zhengfeng, wouldn’t actively approach ng Jingru, and ng Jingru, being the high and mighty Empress of Daxia, would hardly have any interaction with her.

Who would have thought that right after thinking this, Wei Shuangshuang would unexpectedly et ng Jingru in a ready-made clothing shop. Wei Shuangshuang was at a loss—only a ti-traveling girl turned Empress could unpredictably run around with just a little palace maid in disguise.

Previously, Wei Shuangshuang had been sent by Zhao Zhengfeng to be ng Jingru’s personal guard, so ng Jingru recognized Wei Shuangshuang. Being together day in and day out for so long, it would be strange not to recognize her.

Wei Shuangshuang had co to the clothing shop to order a batch of uniforms for the escort masters, to make her gang of bandit-like escorts appear neat and reliable, as this also served as a kind of symbol helping to enhance the reputation of the escort agency.

Yet as soon as she walked into the shop, she ca face-to-face with ng Jingru. ng Jingru imdiately showed a surprised expression on her face, followed by joy.

She strode up to Wei Shuangshuang, her surprise and joy unhidden, with a trace of excitent in her expression.

"An Qi! It really is you? How did you co to Nandu? Has the Fourth Prince co with you? Is he doing well? Has he suffered any hardships?"

ng Jingru’s series of questions were genuine and heartfelt, filled with concern for Zhao Zhengfeng, and devoid of any pretense.

To be honest, although ng Jingru terribly hard Zhao Zhengfeng, she was not inherently a bad person. ng Jingru was just an ordinary modern girl, having read many novels, who lived one life according to those tales once she traveled back in ti.

And fortunately, she really got a novel-like perfect ending. However, those she unintentionally hurt along the way, ng Jingru was unaware of, and she had no intention of harming others.

For her forr admirer Zhao Zhengfeng, ng Jingru was sincerely concerned. She was unaware that after the Second Prince beca Emperor, he had sent assassins to hunt down Zhao Zhengfeng, and so she was surprised to encounter Wei Shuangshuang here. In ng Jingru’s heart, she believed Zhao Zhengfeng should still be in Daxia.

Wei Shuangshuang harbored no ill feelings towards this naïve and simple girl, who had heaven’s favor and imnse luck, ng Jingru, but her appearance represented trouble, so Wei Shuangshuang wasn’t too pleased.

Seeing ng Jingru asking about Zhao Zhengfeng’s safety, Wei Shuangshuang deliberately kept a stern face and spoke coolly and indifferently, "Master is fine. Having escaped from the siege of so many Daxia assassins, what danger could there be? He’s living peacefully now. I hope the Empress does not inquire too much, lest Master gets into danger again."

Though ng Jingru was very simple-hearted, she was nonetheless a ti-traveling girl from a world of information explosion. Even if she hadn’t experienced it herself, she had seen much in novels and dramas about royal strife. As soon as Wei Shuangshuang finished speaking, ng Jingru understood what she ant.

Wei Shuangshuang spoke thus partly to remind ng Jingru that Zhao Zhengfeng was not safe in Daxia. If she still harbored any feelings for Zhao Zhengfeng, who once liked her so much he even lost his throne for her, she should know to absolutely not let the Emperor of Daxia learn about Zhao Zhengfeng being in Nandu Country.

ng Jingru’s expression darkened. When Zhao Zhengfeng was deposed and expelled from the Capital City, ng Jingru had a big argunt with the Emperor. In her heart, she felt that Zhao Zhengfeng, having lost the throne, posed no threat. What harm would there be in giving him a Prince’s position to let him live a lifeti of wealth? Why the need to eliminate him completely?

Unfortunately, ng Jingru didn’t understand how terrifying a man’s jealousy could be. How could the Emperor tolerate soone who had improper feelings for his Empress still living in the world?

However, the Emperor was genuinely fond of ng Jingru, so in the end, he couldn’t resist agreeing, promising ng Jingru that once his throne was secure, he’d call Zhao Zhengfeng back to the Capital City, bestowing upon him a leisure Prince title.

ng Jingru even thought up the title for Zhao Zhengfeng—the carefree Prince, a na full of the aura of a novel’s male protagonist. Who would have known the Emperor would actually play along outwardly, promising her well, while secretly sending assassins to kill Zhao Zhengfeng?

After serving as Empress for so ti, ng Jingru no longer wore her emotions on her sleeve as before. Thus, after hearing Wei Shuangshuang’s words, she managed to suppress her anger without showing it on her face.

ng Jingru knew what was best for Zhao Zhengfeng, so she assured Wei Shuangshuang, "Rest assured, I will not let anyone know about Zhao Zhengfeng’s presence in Nandu. Take good care of him."

After speaking, ng Jingru also took out a pouch and stuffed it into Wei Shuangshuang’s hand, "There’s so silver notes in here, all from the Nandu Royal Silver Bank. Keep them, and don’t let him suffer too much in life."

ng Jingru didn’t ntion the amount of silver notes in the pouch, which was actually as much as 300,000 taels. This was money ng Jingru had prepared to start a won’s salon chain in Nandu, now entirely given to Wei Shuangshuang.

ng Jingru feared Zhao Zhengfeng might suffer hardships, thinking that even with the loyal Wei Shuangshuang around, the journey of escape must be full of difficulties. Moreover, with Wei Shuangshuang being a Hidden Guard, it was uncertain whether she could earn money. Having so silver notes on hand was necessary.

After giving the silver notes to Wei Shuangshuang, ng Jingru cheerfully turned and left without further probing about Zhao Zhengfeng.