The young man was now wearing a charming smile on his face.
Zhao Shuning, however, was looking at him with a completely different expression.
"What's wrong?" Gu Hanxun asked softly.
But Zhao Shuning didn't reach out her hand.
"Nothing." She put her hand behind her back, glanced at the people behind her, and finally walked off the stage alone.
Qin Anxin must have noticed something, right?
A group of maids followed Zhao Shuning back to the Jing Palace.
Zhao Shuning once looked back. Gu Hanxun didn't follow.
Presumably at this moment, he should have stayed to receive the love of the common people.
That's right. His second princess consort had been bullied by the wife of the king during the Flower - Hunting Festival, and he was sitting in a wheelchair. Clearly, he was the victim.
In such a situation, it was easy to arouse the sympathy of the common people. As long as he made a little use of it, he might become a sharp blade against Qin Anxin.
A man like Gu Hanxun would never let such an opportunity slip away.
However, all these had nothing to do with her anymore.
Zhao Shuning returned to the Jing Palace. She changed into her own clothes.
There was a wound on her chest caused by spiritual power.
This wound might not be a bad thing. Maybe, following the aura of this spiritual power, she could find the place where her grandfather was imprisoned.
After Zhao Shuning got dressed, the voice of Qi Yue came from outside.
"Second Princess Consort, the royal banquet will start soon. The Second Prince sent me to invite you."
Zhao Shuning gave a bitter smile. She opened the door.
"Second Princess Consort?"
"Xiaoyue." Zhao Shuning stared at Qi Yue intently, which was out of character. There was no more teasing or joking in her eyes.
Qi Yue was also stunned for a moment, then bowed and said, "Second Princess Consort, do you have something to tell me?"
Zhao Shuning's face was a bit pale. She said softly, "Stretch out your hand."
Although Qi Yue was puzzled, she still stretched out her hand.
Zhao Shuning placed her hand on Qi Yue's pulse and let her spiritual power wander around Qi Yue's body.
A moment later, Zhao Shuning withdrew her hand and opened her eyes. She smiled at Qi Yue.
Now, with this smile on her peerlessly beautiful face, Qi Yue's heart skipped a beat.
"Xiaoyue, thank you."
Qi Yue was still confused.
"Second Princess Consort, the master said—"
"Tell him that I'm not feeling well, so I won't go. His goal has been achieved today. I want to have a good rest."
"This—Understood."
Zhao Shuning smiled gently.
"Your subordinate takes her leave."
Zhao Shuning nodded. Qi Yue gently closed the door. Just as she turned around, a voice came from inside the room.
"Xiaoyue, is your master Gu Hanxun?"
Qi Yue stood still but didn't answer. She just walked away straight.
Her silence was the best answer for Zhao Shuning.
She had basically guessed it.
Sure enough, people had many sides. She had underestimated human nature.
Zhao Shuning looked at the room where she had lived for the past few days and smiled faintly.
"It seems that I've finally put my trust in the wrong person."
She put her things into the Qiankun Bag. Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, she climbed over the wall and left the Jing Palace.
No one noticed that the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers in the Jing Palace was already gone.
Zhao Shuning was walking on the tree - lined path when she met two men head - on.
She quickly dodged to the side. They were the commanders of the imperial guards. It was said that it was he who had thrown her into the Laundry Department and handed her over to Nanny Lan back then.
"Your Highness can rest assured. I will do my best to accomplish the task that the Prince has assigned."
The two walked away, leaving only this sentence.
Zhao Shuning came out from behind the tree.
Prince? How many princes were there in the Cangwu Kingdom?
Anyway, it was meaningless to think about these things now.
Zhao Shuning didn't know how long she had walked. She found a remote place and an inn to rest.
Her physical condition was not good now, so she needed to recuperate well.
Zhao Shuning put her things away. Just as she sat down, an image flashed in front of her.
It was from Loulan. Although she was reluctant in her heart, thinking that Luo Qiu was still in Loulan and they had a good relationship, she received the image.
On the other side was an extremely beautiful woman who looked very similar to her. When she saw Zhao Shuning, a brilliant smile bloomed on her face.
"Sister. Sister, how are you?" It was Luo Qiu.
"Xiao Qiu, was this image sent by Lord Moyan?"
Luo Qiu shook her head.
"No, I sent it by myself."
Zhao Shuning was secretly shocked. The time since she had separated from Luo Qiu was not too long, only about a month or two, but she could already send an image by herself.
It seemed that once the seal was lifted, all of her natural spiritual power had been revealed.
"Sister, how are you? Are you doing well now?"
Zhao Shuning smiled slowly.
"I'm fine. Don't worry about me. By the way, Xiao Qiu, has anyone bullied you recently?"
Luo Qiu shook her head. There was a hint of hostility in her eyes.
"They don't dare."
Although it flashed by, Zhao Shuning still caught it.
The next moment, Luo Qiu put on a cute look.
"Sister, where are you now? When can you come back to see me?"
Zhao Shuning was stunned. Luo Qiu seemed to be extremely dependent on her.
"Xiao Qiu, I can't go back for the time being. You still have to rely on yourself in the future. Do you understand?"
Luo Qiu looked a bit disappointed.
"Sister, are you abandoning Xiao Qiu?"
Zhao Shuning quickly denied, "No. I just think that Xiao Qiu will be a great hero who will be remembered through the ages in the future. You can't be too childish."
Luo Qiu said, "I know what you mean, sister. I'm not being willful. I just miss you a little. Sister, if you come back, you will come to see me, right?"
Zhao Shuning was speechless for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will if I have the chance."
"Sister, this is the first time I've learned to send an image. I know you're busy. I won't bother you easily if there's no important matter in the future."
Seeing such a considerate beauty, Zhao Shuning's heart softened immediately.
"Xiao Qiu, how have you been recently?"
Hearing Zhao Shuning's active concern, Luo Qiu couldn't help but smile.
Then she said, "Recently, I've been practicing hard the mental method you gave me. Under the guidance of Lord Moyan, my cultivation has improved extremely fast. Sister, let me tell you. The other day, I went to pick up the rabbits from the Bamboo Garden. You don't know, there are so many baby rabbits now. I've raised them in my current yard. You should be able to see them when you come back next year."
"Sister, don't worry. I will work hard until I can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."
Zhao Shuning smiled brightly.
"I believe in you. One day, you will surely far surpass me."