The residence that Si Tingye had arranged for Ning Ruqiu was extremely remote. It was dozens of palaces away from the palace gates. Ning Ruqiu stood outside the palace and looked at the palace gate from afar. In her heart, she despised Si Tingye, this petty man.
"Third sister-in-law, how long are you going to stand here for? I'm also very tired from carrying so many medicinal herbs." Si Hengqing was holding a large bag of medicinal herbs in his arms. He was swaying and could not even stand steadily.
When Ning Ruqiu heard this, she turned to look at Si Hengqing. She restrained her cold and stern expression and said softly,""It's been hard on you. You had to personally deliver so many medicinal herbs.”
"It's not hard, it's not hard. Didn't Third Brother ask me to guard you at all times? No, to protect Third Sister-in-law at all times?”Si Hengqing smiled brightly at Ning Ruqiu. He had almost said something wrong and ruined Third Brother's plans!
Ning Ruqiu heard Si Hengqing calling her " Third sister-in-law " and shook her head helplessly. Forget it, she was about to leave this place anyway, so she let him call her whatever he wanted. He wouldn't call her that in the future.
Si Hengqing placed the medicinal herbs in the main hall. Ning Ruqiu used the excuse of " making medicine for the Emperor and could not be delayed " to invite him out. Si Hengqing's handsome face was displeased. Not to mention how rare these medicinal herbs were, he also wanted to see Third sister-in-law's pharmaceutical skills. Why was she inviting him out?
"Third sister-in-law, I'm very obedient. I won't disturb you. I'll just watch from the side.”Si Hengqing's curiosity was too strong. He ignored Ning Ruqiu's furrowed brows and insisted on staying.
"No, I can't let anyone see my method of making medicine. Otherwise, if something goes wrong with the medicine I made for the emperor, you and I can't afford it.”Ning Ruqiu then pushed Si Hengqing out of the door and slammed the door shut.
Just now, Ning Ruqiu had already scanned the number of guards outside the main hall. Although the residence arranged by Si Tingye was remote, there weren't many guards around. It seemed that it wouldn't be difficult to leave the palace.
She poured all the herbs on the table and prepared the medicine that the Emperor needed first. Then, she used the remaining herbs to make a "good medicine" for the two guards outside the door.
"Creak-"
Ning Ruqiu had just opened the door to the main hall when Si Hengqing strode in." How is it, Third Sister-in-law? Is the medicine for the Emperor ready?"”
"Here, this is the medicine made for the emperor. Quickly send it over. Remember to be careful on the way.”Ning Ruqiu placed an exquisite golden box in Si Hengqing's hand.
Si Hengqing carefully held the golden box, but his eyes darted around Ning Ruqiu's face." Third Sister-in-law, aren't you coming with me?"”
Ning Ruqiu pretended to be very tired, and her beautiful face revealed a deep tiredness." I'm really too tired from making medicine and want to rest for a while. I'll leave the delivery of medicine to you alone."”
" But..." Si Hengqing frowned slightly and stood hesitantly in the hall. Ning Ruqiu pointed at the two guards outside the door and said with a smile,""Are you worried about me, Sixth Prince? Or are you doubting the abilities of the guards his highness sent?”
When Si Hengqing heard Ning Ruqiu's words, he smiled gently." Third Sister-in-law, you've misunderstood. I'll send the medicine to the Emperor now."”
"Take care, Sixth Prince." Ning Ruqiu stood in front of the main hall with a faint smile on her lips.
After Ning Ruqiu confirmed that Si Hengqing had gone far away, her expression returned to its usual cold and beautiful state. She put on an inconspicuous manservant's clothes and hid the Bewitching Powder in her sleeve.
She walked out of the hall with light steps. The two guards were about to bow to her when Ning Ruqiu opened her sleeves and the powder scattered in the air. The guards smelled the smell of the Bewitching Powder and fell to the ground, unable to get up.
Ning Ruqiu smiled. Was this the expert Si Tingye had chosen to guard her? He really couldn't withstand a single blow! She stepped over the two guards and easily escaped.
They arrived at an uninhabited suburb. The surrounding vegetation was lush, and the towering trees were an excellent hiding place. Ning Ruqiu took off her clothes and ran forward with her bag on her back. Along the way, she kept looking behind her, worried that Si Tingye would send someone to take her back. However, the strange thing was that she had been running for almost two hours, but there was not even a shadow behind her. Why was this?
Counting the time, that man should have noticed the fact that she was not in the palace. Why was there no movement at all?
Ning Ruqiu's beautiful brows were deeply furrowed. She stopped and listened to the movements around her. Other than the rustling of the wind, there was another rustling sound.
"Why is wangfei in such a hurry to leave? The Third Prince is currently worrying about the Emperor's illness in the palace. As the doctor who is treating the Emperor, are you worried that the Emperor will run away to avoid punishment?”
While Ning Ruqiu was thinking, a gloomy male voice came from the vast and empty forest. Hearing this, her shapely eyebrows became frivolous and she didn't put the person who spoke in her eyes at all. Her hand secretly moved to the pocket where the poison was hidden, but such a subtle movement was noticed by the people in the dark.
"Looks like you really want to leave today.”The person hiding in the dark suddenly appeared. With a swoosh, a man wearing a silver mask stood on the branch above Ning Ruqiu's head.
Ning Ruqiu looked up at the man. Her cold eyes were deep and bottomless, and the corners of her mouth curled up into a faint smile." Do you think you can block my path with your own strength?"”
A smile appeared on the man's face behind the mask. His sharp eyes stared at Ning Ruqiu as if her every move could not escape his eyes.
"Then let's try today. Is your poison faster or is my movement faster?”With that, the man instantly jumped from the tree trunk above Ning Ruqiu's head to the branches and leaves beside her.
In the blink of an eye, Ning Ruqiu caught a small pill between her fingers and flicked it at the man. The poison she used was extremely toxic. As long as it dissipated in the air, a person would die as soon as they touched it.
Unfortunately, Ning Ruqiu was still a step too slow. The powder did not even touch the man's clothes. Ning Ruqiu saw that the poison didn't hurt the man, but she wasn't angry. Instead, the smile on her lips deepened. No matter who sent this killer, it was clear how much the person behind this person valued her, Ning Ruqiu, to actually send such a top expert to capture her.
The man tiptoed lightly, and his body landed on the leaves like a soft feather." Do you want to continue playing?”
"Play? So you've been playing with me all this time?”As she spoke, Ning Ruqiu narrowed her eyes and killing intent surged around her. The poison hidden in her sleeve was caught off guard as she faced the man.
The man easily pinched the small pill between his fingers. He glanced at the poison in his hand and twisted it with his fingertips. The poison instantly turned into dust.
"Unfortunately, this game is not fun because the poison you used has no effect on me.”Obviously, the man didn't want to waste any more time with Ning Ruqiu. He was waiting for Ning Ruqiu to tactfully take the initiative to go back with him.
Ning Ruqiu felt the atmosphere around her become heavy. This kind of oppressive feeling made it hard to breathe. It seemed that this person was going to capture her and bring her back?
"You're willing to be captured if your skills are inferior to others. However, I have a question for you.”Ning Ruqiu's brows were clouded with worry. If she didn't ask clearly, she wouldn't go back with this person even if she had to risk her life.
"Princess Consort, feel free to ask." The man stood on the leaf, his arms crossed as he looked down at Ning Ruqiu who was standing under the tree.
"How did you know that I escaped here?”Ning Ruqiu had been extremely cautious along the way. Even when she escaped from the palace, she didn't notice anyone following her. How did this person find her trail?
The man turned his eyes to stare at Ning Ruqiu. His gloomy voice sounded particularly harsh in the forest." You'll have to ask my master personally."”
An imperceptible smile flashed across Ning Ruqiu's face. Although the man didn't say who the person who had captured her was, she had already guessed it.
"Bang!"
The man wearing a silver mask threw a sack on the ground and knelt on the ground to report respectfully to the person sitting on the seat of honor," This subordinate has completed the order of the Lord and successfully captured the person.”
"Damned slave! How could you bring Princess Ye back in a sack?!”The woman sitting at the side frowned and scolded the man.
The man lowered his head and cupped his fists.”
The man in the seat of honor put down the teacup in his hand unhurriedly and raised his sleeve to signal for the man to leave. The man stepped forward and untied the sack in front of him. Ning Ruqiu broke free from the sack and saw the two big shots she had expected-the Empress and the Imperial Uncle.
Ning Ruqiu's expression was calm and her eyes were sparkling." May I know what important matter the Empress and the country's uncle have invited me here for?”
The uncle was about to speak when the Empress raised her sleeve to signal him to be silent. She lowered herself and walked to Ning Ruqiu to personally help her up from the ground and sit on a chair.
Ning Ruqiu didn't dare to accept the Empress's " generous treatment " and said with a cold smile,""Why is the Empress doing this? How can this little girl make the Empress treat me so well?”
"Of course you can." The empress had a dignified and generous bearing, and a knowing smile appeared on her face. She turned her head and whispered a few words into the uncle's ear. The uncle nodded and stood up to walk out.
Now, only Ning Ruqiu and the Empress were left in the dark room.
The surroundings were very quiet, so quiet that Ning Ruqiu could hear her own breathing clearly. The Empress lifted the teapot, turned the celadon teacup over, and slowly poured the tea into it. After pouring a cup of tea, the Empress was not in a hurry to bring it to Ning Ruqiu. She placed the cup filled with hot tea on the table.
"BenGong wants to make a bet with you, I wonder if you are willing to accompany BenGong to make a bet?”The Empress seemed to have victory in her grasp as she spoke slowly and calmly.
Ning Ruqiu glanced at the steaming teacup on the table. Her expression was still indifferent, and no one could see anything from her face.
"Since the Empress is willing to make a bet, then this little girl will be bold enough to make a bet with the Empress.”Ning Ruqiu had yet to figure out why the Empress and State Uncle had captured her, so she decided to beat them at their own game.
"Good! I didn't expect you to be such a straightforward person. Since that's the case, there's no need for Bengong to deliberately hide some things from you.”The Empress 'red lips parted slightly. As soon as she said this, her gaze fixed on Ning Ruqiu's face, wanting to see how she would react when she heard this.# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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