The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 191 I said, she doesn't like Jiangnan.

In the distance, Jiang Jinshuang and Si Beihuan were talking, but they were too far apart to hear clearly.

Si Ning glanced in Jiang Jinshuang's direction again before slowly turning around and turning her gaze back to Pei Du in front of her.

He slightly curved his lips and arched his eyebrows: "It seems that Your Highness and Father will be talking for a while."

Pei Du didn't reply, but glanced at Jiang Jinshuang in the distance.

Withdrawing his gaze, Pei Du lowered his eyes slightly, his eyes landing on the jade pendant at his waist.

Following his gaze, Si Ning's smile deepened, and her voice was gentle and refined: "Forgive my poor eyesight, but I have no idea when Your Highness gave this jade pendant to Lord Pei."

“I have known Your Highness for a longer time than Mr. Si Ning,” Pei Du said in a clear voice. “Therefore, it is normal that Mr. Si Ning is unaware of my relationship with Your Highness.”

Si Ning was not angry upon hearing this, and nodded with a smile: "Lord Pei is right. Her Highness also told me that her memories of the capital were not good, but they were still part of her experience."

He smiled and said, "Her Highness said that even if she doesn't have any good memories, she will cherish and reflect on them."

As if a cup of ink had been spilled, Pei Du's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a cold emotion flashed in his eyes.

"Mr. Si Ning, are you not planning to return to Jiangnan with the Si family head after what happened in the capital?" Pei Du asked, changing the subject.

Upon hearing this, Si Ning seemed to have thought of something, lowered her eyes and smiled, her eyes filled with tenderness and doting.

"My father's intention is that I should take Your Highness back to Jiangnan with me after I die."

As she spoke, Si Ning looked at Jiang Jinshuang with a gentle smile, her eyes as clear as water: "Lord Pei, please don't be offended. My elders in my clan are all a little anxious about my marriage."

Pei Du focused his gaze, his eyes meeting Si Ning's.

He looked at Si Ning's smiling eyes and brows for a long time before his thin lips parted slightly: "Mr. Si Ning, I've already said it, she doesn't like Jiangnan."

Si Ning was not angry when she heard this, and her smile deepened: "It doesn't matter if you don't like it. The Si family has properties all over Wan Jin. Your Highness can settle down wherever you like."

It's not like we don't have the resources.

Their gazes met like short blades clashing in mid-air.

No one spoke.

……

On the other side, Si Beihuan looked at Jiang Jinshuang with a complicated expression and asked in a low voice, "Have you decided?"

Jiang Jinshuang smiled and said, "It's decided."

"No regrets?"

"In the first half of his life, Zhaoming rarely did anything he regretted."

Upon hearing this, Si Beihuan snorted coldly and lowered the carriage curtain.

Jiang Jinshuang bowed slightly towards the carriage and said, "Uncle Si, thank you for your kindness."

In fact, Jiang Jinshuang knew in her heart that Si Beihuan did this in order to protect her and keep her away from the court's strife.

But the storms and snow that swept through the imperial court.

She can cut it off herself; she doesn't need anyone's protection.

Inside the carriage, Si Beihuan's cold, deep voice rang out: "If anyone in the capital dares to bully you, just draw your sword and kill them. I'll protect you, so don't be afraid."

Jiang Jinshuang was slightly taken aback. Before she could react, Si Beihuan said in a deep voice, "Let's go."

The carriage finally started moving slowly.

Not far away, Qian Yao called out to Si Ning, and Si Ning and Pei Du walked over.

"Father, have a safe journey." Si Ning bowed and said goodbye to the carriage.

Pei Du also bowed slightly: "Respectfully seeing off Patriarch Si."

Si Beihuan didn't say anything, but finally lifted the carriage curtain, leaned down slightly, and whispered something in Jiang Jinshuang's ear.

Only then did he lower the carriage curtain and drive away.

Looking in the direction Si Beihuan left, Jiang Jinshuang's eyes stung with tears. She forced a smile, but her vision blurred.

Qian Yao once said, "Don't be fooled by the stern appearance of the patriarch; he actually favors His Highness."

She didn't actually have much interaction with Si Beihuan.

Furthermore, Si Beihuan was determined to stay away from the court and shouldn't have associated with her at all.

But in the end, he said that if she was bullied, she didn't have to endure it. Jiang Jinshuang's eyes reddened, and she quickly lowered her head to cover her eyes.

She could hear the words Uncle Si had just said to her.

"This Pei Du, compared to my son, doesn't seem like a good person either."

Jiang Jinshuang chuckled softly and shook her head helplessly.

The carriage went further and further away.

After she finally disappeared from sight, Jiang Jinshuang turned around.

An outer garment was placed on Jiang Jinshuang's shoulders.

Si Ning smiled and smoothed the wrinkles at Jiang Jinshuang's collar: "It's still a bit chilly in the morning. Your Highness's injuries haven't healed yet, so you should wear more clothes."

Jiang Jinshuang was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Si Ning, who was smiling in front of her.

Jiang Jinshuang smiled and waved her hand dismissively, "It's nothing, my injuries have almost healed, I'm not cold."

Si Ning frowned disapprovingly: "Your Highness, if Mr. He finds out, he will blame me."

Her tone was gentle yet aggrieved.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang finally gave up and put on the outer robe that Si Ning handed her.

It was as if he had only just noticed Pei Du standing to the side.

Jiang Jinshuang raised her eyes: "How will Lord Pei return?"

Now that the person has been seen off, it's time to return home.

Pei Du lowered his eyes slightly: "Your Highness need not trouble yourself, I will go back on my own."

Jiang Jinshuang really didn't intend to bother.

She nodded, then turned to Si Ning: "Where is Mr. Si Ning? How are we going to get back?"

Si Ning smiled and said, "Your Highness, there's no rush. Let's have some breakfast today. I've had some medicinal food prepared and is simmering in Yong'an Prefecture. Please have a little."

Jiang Jinshuang frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled: "But I want to go back to sleep."

She woke up early, and now that Uncle Si has left, she is overcome by sleepiness again.

Si Ning smiled helplessly: "Your Highness, please eat something. You can't go on without eating."

Jiang Jinshuang couldn't argue with Si Ning, and worried that he would bring up He Weijing again to deal with her, so she yawned and nodded: "Alright then, let's go to Yong'an Prefecture."

Si Ning smiled and turned to Pei Du: "Since Lord Pei has matters to attend to, then I will not invite you into the residence. Please make yourself at home, Lord Pei."

Pei Du nodded slightly, without making any comment.

Si Ning led Jiang Jinshuang through the city gate and headed towards Yong'an Prefecture.

On the way to Yong'an Prefecture.

Jiang Jinshuang stretched and walked at a leisurely pace.

Si Ning glanced at Jiang Jinshuang and smiled gently: "Father and His Highness talked for a long time."

Jiang Jinshuang clicked her tongue and narrowed her eyes at Si Ning with ill intent: "Uncle Si said that he has decided to remove you from the Si family genealogy and make me the next head of the Si family!"

Upon hearing this, Si Ning feigned shock, her beautiful dark eyes widening slightly, but because the corners of her eyes were slightly upturned, she looked more like a fox with wicked ideas.

"Your Highness, please save me! If my father really does this, please consider our past relationship and take me in."

Jiang Jinshuang laughed and patted Si Ning on the shoulder: "No problem, no problem."

The two exchanged a smile, and Jiang Jinshuang casually asked, "Uncle Si is leaving. Will you still be staying in Yong'an Prefecture?"

Upon hearing this, Si Ning blinked, looking completely innocent: "Is Your Highness inviting me to visit the Princess's residence?"

Jiang Jinshuang scoffed, "I'm worried that once Uncle Si leaves and His Majesty takes back Yong'an Prefecture, you'll have nowhere to live."

Si Ning smiled and said, "Your Highness need not worry. His Majesty has already issued a decree granting me permission to reside permanently in Yong'an Prefecture."

"Furthermore, my father has also said that Your Highness is not yet married, and my living in the Princess's residence is detrimental to Your Highness's reputation."

Jiang Jinshuang opened her mouth, about to say something more, when Jingmo's anxious shout came from behind her.

"Your Highness! Your Highness, something terrible has happened! My master has just... just fainted!"