An Ning invited Gu Xingchuan into the inner room and then tended to his wound.
Fortunately, Mo Kun had pulled back his strength upon realizing it was Xiao Jinxing, otherwise with Mo Kun’s swordsmanship, Gu Xingchuan’s arm would have been completely pierced through.
She bandaged it very earnestly.
In her heart, she naturally felt so guilt for Gu Xingchuan getting injured because of her.
"The Emperor will return to the palace tomorrow," Gu Xingchuan suddenly said.
An Ning’s eyes flickered slightly.
Then she just acknowledged it with a sound.
"Aren’t you curious why we ca to your residence?" Gu Xingchuan scrutinized An Ning.
An Ning lowered her eyes and said lightly, "I don’t want to know, I just want to sever ties with the Emperor and avoid unwarranted disaster."
Gu Xingchuan seed to chuckle.
He asked, "Don’t you want to follow the Emperor back to the palace? Most won would dream of such a life."
"I don’t want to. I’m fine in Xuzhou, there are plenty of handso n there," An Ning said frankly.
Gu Xingchuan paused for a mont.
Then he chuckled again, "Is the Emperor’s appearance inferior to those handso n in Xuzhou?"
"I can have handso n serve , but I can’t have the Emperor serve ."
"..." That’s true.
Gu Xingchuan hadn’t thought she could see things so clearly.
"The Emperor wandered around Xuzhou City with , and sohow we ended up at your residence. I think the Emperor subconsciously still cares for you, so I wanted to see your attitude. But clearly, the Imperial Palace isn’t the place for you. I was going to persuade you not to be blinded by wealth and status, but it seems I was being overly cautious," Gu Xingchuan admitted.
An Ning lowered her head and smiled.
Gu Xingchuan is still so kind-hearted, still so good-natured.
Having beco Pri Minister, he should have been colder.
"By the way, do you know why the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine are treating you like this?" Gu Xingchuan suddenly asked.
"I don’t know," An Ning replied.
"You bear a striking resemblance to Empress Hejing who passed away five years ago. Apart from appearance, everything else is almost identical," Gu Xingchuan stated.
An Ning remained silent.
"That’s why I’m advising you not to follow the Emperor back to the palace. You are not Empress Hejing, and you cannot replace her," Gu Xingchuan said.
An Ning suddenly beca curious, "Why is the Emperor so attached to Empress Hejing? Wasn’t his long-admired person supposed to be the Imperial Concubine?"
"Didn’t you see the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine argue today?"
"Couples argue, but they reconcile soon after, don’t they?" An Ning smiled, "The Emperor’s unhappiness probably stems from the Imperial Concubine not trusting him, thinking any woman could move his heart."
Gu Xingchuan shook his head, "The rumors about the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine among the common folk are quite... never mind, for you, it’s best to believe it and not hold any hope."
Gu Xingchuan assud she inquired about Xiao Jinxing and Bai Mowan because she harbored fantasies.
In fact, she just wanted to ensure that Bai Mowan wouldn’t deliberately cause trouble.
If their relationship truly wasn’t good, and she had an obvious similarity to Ye Qichi, would Bai Mowan try to kill her to silence her?
Today, Bai Mowan had clearly left in a huff.
Could she vent her anger on An Ning?
If so, she needed to be prepared in advance.
She couldn’t afford to be nearly threatened to death again like today.
An Ning finished bandaging Gu Xingchuan.
Gu Xingchuan thanked her.
"I should be thanking you, my lord," An Ning said respectfully.
Gu Xingchuan nodded slightly and said no more.
He got up and left.
He didn’t delay for long, after all, the Emperor was still waiting for her outside.
An Ning saw him to the door.
This parting might an they would never et again in their lifeti.
She watched his back, her eyes slightly moist.
"By the way, what’s your na?" Gu Xingchuan asked, turning his head just before stepping out the door.
An Ning paused slightly.
"If I ever have the chance to visit Xuzhou again, I’ll co find you and bring a friend. She too would be amazed to see you," Gu Xingchuan smiled.
The smile, always as warm as a breeze in spring.
"My na is Ningning," An Ning said.
"Ning Ning?" Gu Xingchuan murmured, "Alright, Miss Ning, see you next ti if fate allows."
Gu Xingchuan bowed with clenched fists.
An Ning smiled and respectfully sent him off.
Gu Xingchuan boarded the carriage.
Inside the carriage, of course, sat Xiao Jinxing.
Xiao Jinxing had overheard their conversation, feeling both familiar and unfamiliar.
Ning Ning.
So her na is Ning Ning.
And not, Ye Qichi.
...
The next day.
Xiao Jinxing and his party left Xuzhou.
Yan Jinyao enthusiastically ca to see An Ning, "Boss, the Emperor finally left, early this morning, he left Xuzhou grandly. I saw him get onto the carriage with my own eyes and watched him leave Xuzhou City with my own eyes."
Hearing this, An Ning felt a small sense of relief in her heart.
Finally, she had sent off this towering figure.
But she wondered if it might also bring trouble for her.
She told Yan Jinyao, "Bring Youyou and Luming back tomorrow."
Missing them was one thing.
On the other hand, the top martial artists by her side were with them.
She hadn’t anticipated needing protection, and certainly didn’t expect to clash with Xiao Jinxing and beco the target of suspicion, so she had sent them to protect Youyou and Luming.
She never imagined she would be threatened by Bai Mowan.
"Yes," Yan Jinyao responded respectfully, but then seed to have thought of sothing, "Boss, the young master and the Emperor look alike..."
"Don’t speculate further," An Ning clearly knew what Yan Jinyao was thinking, "In the future, forget about the Emperor, and focus wholeheartedly on running Anji’s business."
Yan Jinyao dared not ask further.
But couldn’t understand.
Even after having the Emperor’s child, why wouldn’t the boss return to the Imperial Palace with him, and stay as far away as possible!
...
Outside Xuzhou City.
A group was on their way to Xun City.
Everything was originally harmonious.
Or rather, dead silent with indifference.
Gu Xingchuan and Xiao Jinxing shared a carriage.
He watched the Emperor, cold and indifferent from yesterday to today.
The Imperial Concubine was ordered back to the palace yesterday.
No matter how powerful Bai Mowan was, she couldn’t resist Xiao Jinxing’s order.
She was left with no choice but to return ahead.
Then this morning, Gu Xingchuan accompanied the Emperor on the road.
Then halfway through.
Suddenly, a commotion was heard from outside, "Beware of assassins, protect the Emperor!"
Xiao Jinxing didn’t so much as blink.
Completely unconcerned.
Instead, Gu Xingchuan opened the curtain and saw a little girl being chased by a group of n in black.
Gu Xingchuan frowned.
So many people bullying a little girl, is there no law anymore?!
He was about to get off the carriage directly.
"Where do you think you’re going?" Xiao Jinxing asked Gu Xingchuan.
"I saw a little girl being hunted down, thought I’d take a look," Gu Xingchuan answered.
"You don’t have martial arts, better not to show off," seemingly referring to his injury yesterday.
Xiao Jinxing said this and got off the carriage first.
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