freenovelworld Chapter 146 You should smile more
Chapter 146 You should smile more
"I didn't mean to blame you, I just wanted to clarify things to avoid any misunderstandings."
Shen Sangwan held Wen Yuening's hands, speaking earnestly and patiently coaxing her.
Seeing that the other person did not speak, he pulled her into his arms again. "I have already sent all the people in my mansion away by Shuyun. Now I only have Ayan by my side."
"I've also had Ruoying keep an eye on this troublesome woman from the Northern Witch Clan. I've given her five days; once Ayan wakes up, I'll send her away."
"From what I just heard of your conversation, is it possible that His Highness has been poisoned by Gu? Will this cause any harm?"
"I'm fine. Look at me, I can jump and bounce around. I'm perfectly fine."
Hearing that the other party no longer showed any signs of anger, Shen Sangwan calmed herself down and breathed a sigh of relief.
The matter was dropped, and the two left the palace one after the other, sneaking back to the main hall along the corner of the wall.
"My lord, this is the first time I've ever seen someone stealing from my own home."
Xiao Tong really couldn't understand why Shen Sangwan and Wen Yuening didn't just walk back the proper way, but instead had to climb walls and windows, making him seem like he was acting strangely.
"Shut up. You're not even human. There are some things you wouldn't understand. Don't bother me."
Xiaotong seemed a little hurt, and ran off to the side to draw circles with her head down.
"By the way, I haven't asked you yet. How did you know that Ayan's soul had been switched? Can you read other people's minds?"
I remember you telling me something like that you could only hear me, not anyone else.
After sitting down, Shen Sangwan poured herself a cup of tea and gulped it down in a few mouthfuls, completely disregarding her image.
She had spent a lot of time talking to Ling Yuan and then to Wen Yuening, so she was really thirsty.
Thinking that besides the lifeless Xiao Yan Yan, the only other person in the hall was Wen Yu Ning, she didn't think too much about it.
"I only heard it recently; before, I could only hear it from Your Highness."
Wen Yuening picked up the teacup that was upside down on the table and pushed it in front of Shen Sangwan.
This time, she wisely poured the tea and served it to Wen Yue Ning.
Xiao Tong looked at her master's useless appearance, while secretly pleased that her chances of winning the bet with the main system had increased.
On one hand, he felt aggrieved, wondering why he had ended up with such a henpecked master, and whether the main system had deliberately chosen him as a host to get revenge on him.
"Has Your Highness received any news regarding the situation at the border?"
Shen Sangwan had already drunk half a pot of cold tea when Wen Yuening stopped her, saying, "Your Highness, drinking too much cold tea is bad for your health. If you are very thirsty, you can ask Shuyi to prepare some pear soup."
Upon hearing this, Shen Sangwan had no choice but to give up and put the teacup aside. "The original garrison at the border of Yuanzhou, the capital, has disappeared without a trace, and the one who has replaced him, Morgi, is a troublemaker. I'm afraid that Nanjing and Dongrui will start a war."
There's just one thing I don't understand: the Duke of Song, who was guarding Yuanzhou, neither reported this matter to the court nor sent troops to stop the Dongrui soldiers who had repeatedly provoked trouble. This is truly unlike his temperament.
"May Your Highness inform His Majesty of this matter?"
"I haven't had a chance to talk to Ayan about this yet, so why did you ask, Aning?"
"Your Highness, if war truly breaks out between the two countries, could Your Highness grant Yue Ning's request to choose someone else as the commander-in-chief for this battle, and not to go to Dongrui?"
It was visibly that the other person's expression became reserved, and a serious look appeared between their brows.
A barely perceptible hint of expectation flickered in those clear, watery eyes, and as her gaze shifted, a scene appeared in Shen Sangwan's mind.
A female general, armed with a long spear, died on the city wall after being pierced by countless arrows.
The surroundings became quiet, and through Wen Yuening's eyes, Shen Sangwan's soul seemed to be drawn in.
Suddenly, he snapped back to his senses and saw the other person constantly moving in front of him.
"Your Highness, Your Highness?"
"Well, I'm here."
Is the image that flashes through my mind myself?
"Does Ah Ning think that if Dongrui and Nanjing were to fight, I would be in danger if I went to war?"
Wen Yuening nodded. "In my previous life, Dongrui and Nanjing fought a fierce battle that lasted for half a year. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. Your Highness... also died in Qicheng, Yuanzhou."
That battle should have been fought four years later, but given the current situation, the new emperor of Nan Jing has ascended the throne, and the various regions have been plagued by long-standing internal strife. The internal troubles are already enough to cause headaches, and if we were to invite external threats as well, I worry that Your Highness—”
"Look at you, why are you frowning like that? You said it yourself, that was something from my past life. Maybe God saw that I died a rather tragic death, so He sent Xiaotong to save me. If a war really breaks out, with Xiaotong by my side, I'll be fine."
Shen Sangwan raised her hand and gently smoothed Wen Yuening's eyebrows, and also lifted the corners of her mouth. "You are so beautiful, you should smile more."
“Your Highness, it is easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark. In your previous life, Your Highness did not die in battle, but was persecuted by your own people. Since I regained my memories of my previous life, I have been secretly investigating, but so far I have found nothing.”
Wen Yuening thought Shen Sangwan hadn't realized the seriousness of the problem, so she grabbed the other's hand, took it off her face, and pressed it onto her lap, her expression unchanged.
"If Morgi provokes a war between Dongrui and Nanjing, let General Liang lead the troops, and I will assist from the shadows. Do you think this compromise is feasible, Aning?"
Wen Yuening neither nodded nor refused.
She knew the other person was worried about her, but she had a system mission to help Shen Yuchen secure his position in the court. If the border was in turmoil and the people were suffering terribly, she couldn't possibly not go.
"It's not that the problem hasn't happened yet, Ah Ning, don't worry unnecessarily. What we should be paying attention to now is the examination situation of scholars in various places. We must not allow the phenomenon of favoritism and cheating to occur again in the imperial examination next spring."
Shen Sangwan gently rubbed Wen Yuening's face, trying to pull her out of the tragic atmosphere of her past life. Because it felt nice, she took the opportunity to pinch it a couple more times.
"With the help of Prime Minister Cen, the second branch of the Cen family has covered up many things very cleanly. If Your Highness wants to cause trouble for Prime Minister Cen because of this, it will be difficult. The additional provincial examination this year was held because of the short notice and the behind-the-scenes manipulation that caught them off guard."
Once they recover, it's possible that the exams will be changed next year.
Now, Prime Minister Cen is entangled in the assassination attempt and can't get away, but he still has my father and the four ministers. They won't let go of the opportunity to amass wealth.
Moreover, given Prime Minister Cen's temperament, if Your Highness fails to bring him down this time, he will surely make a great show of himself in next year's spring imperial examinations, seizing the opportunity to help his own people pass the examinations.
Even though her face was rubbed until it was bright red, Wen Yuening didn't stop Shen Sangwan's mischievous hands.
I just calmed down and analyzed the situation.
It seems the 18th birthday banquet two days ago was the Empress's birthday. Her skin is so smooth and supple, it's really nice to touch.
Shen Sangwan became somewhat addicted to pinching, unaware that Wen Yuening was getting closer and closer to her.
It wasn't until I felt the heat on my face that I realized I had been lost in thought.