Raiders of the Duke and Duchess

Chapter 133 Two Hedgehogs (Part [-])
Just now I thought this person was weird, but now that he speaks, it becomes even weirder.

Ji Wuyan looked Ning Xiuyuan over from head to toe, and always felt that this person seemed to have lost his soul, and he faltered when he spoke, like a puppet.She belatedly asked, "You What's the matter?"

The hands on his legs were clenched lightly, but he still didn't look up, "It's nothing..."

If he were to change places, Ning Xiuyuan knew that he would make the same choice. Between exposure and injury, he would choose the latter without hesitation.A luthier in a wine shop can be so beautiful that the country is overwhelmed by the city, and his piano skills can be unparalleled in the world, but he should never be good at martial arts.

Yanjing City... can't tolerate such a dangerous existence.

It's one thing to understand, it's one thing to happen to oneself, it's another thing to happen to Ji Wuyan...

"What I want to say is... It doesn't matter if you are exposed, I can always protect you." He said.

It was beyond Ji Wuyan's expectation.

When did someone like Ning Xiuyuan lower his head and speak?

This preoccupied man seemed to have a mountain pressing down on his neck, forcing him to maintain this stiff posture.His pride seemed to be broken by something, oppressive and dull.

Hearing what he said, it was because of... himself?
Although somewhat incomprehensible, she still felt a little soft and ironic at this moment. She frowned and pulled her pale and bloodless lips. It was just because of the pain that this action was a bit ugly. She said, "I always I can't let you protect me all the time. Since you know my identity, you must also know the purpose of my trip... This matter is too big, third master, you shouldn't be involved with me. "

Ning Xiuyuan suddenly looked up.

The girl on the bed turned slightly sideways and looked over. At that time, she heard her words as usual, but now watching her chest rise and fall, I realized how much effort it took her to say these words.But her hiding place, it's just that the hiding place is not very good, and it's not enough.

They have never spoken in such a serious manner, they are always cautious and probing, but as if they are destined to be attracted and want to get close.

Two people who are not good at giving trust, like two hedgehogs.

Now, Ning Xiuyuan felt that he had made up his mind, and decided to put away the thorns all over his body, and approach and hug another animal of the same kind, but the other party said that he should not be involved with her.

Look, what is this called? !
He snorted coldly, and the pride in his bones and blood burst out in an instant, with a look that was enough to be proud of the world, "Do you think I will be afraid of these things? Shangguan Ning, now you listen carefully, this time you were injured, I feel a heavy responsibility, I have never protected you well. But since I have opened my mouth today, I will not beat you around. I knew your details a long time ago, but I have never hindered you. It was in the past, it is in the present, and it will be in the future. You want to do it What, just do it, even if it is exposed, I will take care of the aftermath for you."

They are all hedgehogs, it doesn't make sense for one to open its belly to hug, while the other is still curled up with spines all over its body.

He doesn't say he likes her, he doesn't say he is in love, and he doesn't make any emotional promises. He just wants her to learn to trust and trust herself first.For Ji Wuyan, a trusted partner is far more important than a favorite.

"You..." Ji Wuyan frowned more and more, and after a while, almost stunned, "Are you crazy?"

"Ning Xiuyuan, have you forgotten who you are? It's not easy for Duke Ning's mansion to reach its present position. It's not invincible. Do you want it to be the same as Shangguan's mansion?"

She called him by first and last name, and because of her excitement, a sweet and greasy taste rose in her throat. She suppressed it tightly and did not want to cough it out, but tried her best to breathe steadily.

Due to the force, I could feel that my left shoulder was a little cracked, and the liquid flowed slowly on the skin, rustling, like countless ants crawling very slowly, and goose bumps appeared.

There was also a faint scarlet color on his pale face, as if he had drunk wine.

Ning Xiuyuan realized it instantly. Even if he was angry, he was only angry with himself. He never dared to be angry with her at this moment, so he just sat by her bed, carefully adjusted the pillow, and sighed, "Don't hold back!" The wound will open."

She was unimpressed.

Like the last stubbornness, unwilling to show his fragile side.But at that time, she was standing at the door, but she told the ancient house that she was in pain...it was different after all.

That's it.

He slowly got up, turned his back to the bed, and said with tiredness in his voice, "I'm going to urge the soup, and ask if there is any candied fruit by the way."

Touching the door with his fingertips, his eyes fell between the blood-stained nails, and he said with heavy emotions, "I have been investigating the affairs of Shangguan's family all these years. I always feel that it is very strange. Many things are said It doesn't make sense, including... many years later, the noble concubine's attitude towards the marriage in the East Palace. This matter may be more complicated than what you and I can think of... You, don't act too hastily."

After speaking, he opened the door and walked straight out.

It was dusk, and the warm orange light fell on the courtyard, bringing a little warmth.

It was only then that Ning Xiuyuan realized that he had fallen into an icehouse in the late summer and early autumn.

What I just said is true.

Over the years, because of the old man's relationship, he has also paid more or less attention to the affairs of the Shangguan family. Recently, he has investigated again and feels more and more that the Shangguan family's departure from the capital is said to be forced to flee in desperation. It was planned a long time ago, and it happened to take advantage of the imperial concubine's affairs to leave voluntarily.

Today's emperor is not a mediocre person, and he is already afraid of the noble concubine's lineage, so it is impossible to watch Shangguan's family being oppressed by the leftist until he has no choice but to leave Beijing.

However, regarding this matter, there are only a few words in the court records, and there is really nothing to be found. Occasionally, I asked the emperor about it, but I never got a word of explanation.

That's why it's all the more abnormal.

After standing in the courtyard for a while, Gucuo came in with medicine and a few candied fruits beside it.

Ning Xiuyuan didn't go out again, just waited in the courtyard.

After a while, he came out again, saying that he had taken the medicine and fell asleep, and explained that the medicine had added a lot of soothing substances, so he might have to sleep until early tomorrow morning.

Obviously, he planned to take advantage of this time to have a good trial of the assassin who was brought back.

Ning Xiuyuan raised his chin towards the room, "Then does she know?"

"what?"

"Things to soothe the nerves." Ning Xiuyuan scratched at the blood under his nails, and glanced lazily at the ancient house, "That thing is not necessary." Otherwise, Cai would not have woken up so soon.

"Yeah." Gucuo replied as he walked, "Ziqiu is back, I'll come over to guard right away. Let's go, I'll take you to the trial."

Cold eyes.

(End of this chapter)