"Go together, you are unfamiliar with Jinling City, and with more of you, the Princess's safety will be more assured!!"
Jiang Xun's eyes lit up, "Your Highness doesn't mind?"
"Mind what??"
He had already sold himself into servitude, so what was the big deal about bringing a few subordinates?
Therefore, from the moment he signed the deed of sale, he had planned to leave once Princess Qianling's health recovered, letting these people protect her for the rest of her life.
He probably couldn't return to Zhongzhou, as his death had already been announced to the world.
So, he would just find a beautiful and serene place and live a simple life.
As for himself, since he had sold himself to Prince Ding, he would be at Prince Ding's command.
He then looked steadily at Xu Lin, his meaning clear.
Xu Lin understood his confusion, patted his shoulder, and said,
"Don't worry, His Highness won't want you as a slave. Prince Ding's mansion already has enough servants. Just be Jiang Xun."
Hearing this, Jiang Xun was a little surprised.
Then why did he propose that just now?
Could it be that he intended to test him?
Thinking again, Prince Ding hadn't even taken his deed of sale, so it was indeed possible.
"Let's go. If you don't rest, Princess Qianling also needs to recuperate!!"
Xu Lin was right. Jiang Xun nodded and said, "Alright."
Then he led a few people to follow Xu Lin into the night.
At this moment, Xiao Tingyi, as Yang Zhao had guessed, went to the small courtyard.
The room where Feng Jinyao was staying had already turned off its lights. He stood outside the door motionless, looking inside with deep affection.
Yang Zhao, who followed behind, shook his head silently.
Love truly harmed people. He had never seen His Highness in such a state.
He looked like a simpleton, so much so that one felt hopeless just by looking at him.
Feng Jinyao was sleeping soundly at the moment, completely unaware that Xiao Tingyi was "peeping" at her outside the door again. If she knew, she would surely be angry.
She had been with Xu Mingyue these past few days, having a great time.
So, she was always exhausted every night and fell asleep as soon as she lay down.
The hidden guards that Xiao Tingyi arranged to protect her reported her whereabouts, activities, and companions every day.
Therefore, he didn't object to Xu Mingyue's arrival.
After all, A Yao was visibly happier.
After standing for a moment, Xiao Tingyi didn't linger. He turned and saw Yang Zhao, his warm expression gone. He said to Yang Zhao,
"Let's go."
"Yes."
He truly came and went like a ghost, and even the hidden guards outside couldn't help but touch their noses.
His Highness really had a good mood.
Three days later, when Princess Qianling finally woke up, the first thing she saw was a disheveled Jiang Xun.
It was good that she hadn't died!
Jiang Xun had guarded her side for who knew how many days, and had even fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Her slender fingers brushed through his hair. He had worked so hard to bring her here after their long journey.
The emotion and deep affection in her eyes made anyone believe they were a match made in heaven, but fate had been unkind, leading to such a result.
Sensing movement, Jiang Xun quickly woke up. Seeing that Princess Qianling had opened her eyes, he happily grabbed her hand and said,
"Thank heavens, you're finally awake."
"How long have I slept??"
"Three days."
These simple words conveyed Jiang Xun's worry and sorrow. If she had truly died because of this, he didn't know when he would have been able to move on.
"Where is Imperial Uncle??"
"After giving me the Jade Marrow Pill three days ago, I haven't seen him."
Princess Qianling frowned, grabbed his wrist, and asked,
"Do you know how to find Imperial Uncle? I have something important to tell him!!"
Her serious expression made Jiang Xun a little strange, "You just woke up, let's talk slowly."
Jiang Xun couldn't refuse, so he got up and went outside.
Before Xu Lin left, he had left him hidden guards for easy communication. With simple hand gestures, they could find Xu Lin or Yang Zhao.
It wouldn't be difficult to find Prince Ding then.
After sending the message that Princess Qianling had woken up and was eager to see Prince Ding, Jiang Xun immediately had someone bring soft and delicious white porridge.
She had been unconscious for these few days and hadn't eaten a single bite. Although the Jade Marrow Pill was a good thing, her body still needed food to recover, so he fed Princess Qianling spoonful by spoonful.
The atmosphere was warm and rich, and their affection was evident.
Therefore, when Xiao Tingyi arrived with people, he happened to witness this scene again.
Princess Qianling looked at the faint teasing in his eyes, and her cheeks suddenly flushed slightly. Although she had a maiden's shyness, she did not show any embarrassment at being caught in the act.
"Qianling greets Imperial Uncle."
Because her body was still very weak, she couldn't get up to pay her respects.
Jiang Xun, who was beside her, respectfully bowed and then took away the nearly empty porridge bowl.
At this moment, Princess Qianling was wearing a white inner garment. Jiang Xun brought a Shu brocade cloak to cover her.
After everything was prepared, Xiao Tingyi finally asked,
"What do you want to tell this king??"
Upon hearing this, Princess Qianling's expression suddenly turned serious, and she said,
"Does Imperial Uncle know of Sun Zhong?"
Yang Zhao raised an eyebrow. Sun Zhong? Wasn't that the Huaiyin Censor he had been looking for?
"Do you know his whereabouts??"
Princess Qianling shook her head. "When the official boat in Xuzhou was burned, I happened to be nearby on business and saw Sun Zhong, who escaped. At that time, I found it strange. Anyone who could cause such a disaster must have a shocking secret behind them, so I investigated his identity and found out he was the Huaiyin Censor."
"So, you don't know where he went either??"
"No, but I know who abducted him!!"
"Who!!"
"The legitimate grandson of the Duke of Wei, Wei Shaochen."
Upon hearing this name, Xiao Tingyi's eyes deepened. Wei Shaochen, he had completely forgotten about this person.
It was said that he was taken away by an enlightened master to travel the world when he was only a few years old. He had rarely appeared in Dongdu City over the years, and gradually, everyone had forgotten that the Wei family had such a person. It was truly a case of being blinded by proximity.
Yang Zhao snorted, "As expected, it was the Wei family's doing. No wonder we couldn't find him! We were all focused on the Wei family and missed Wei Shaochen."
Xiao Tingyi continued to question, "How do you know that person was Wei Shaochen??"
"Imperial Uncle knows that your niece has the ability to remember everything she sees. Moreover, Wei Shaochen has a cinnabar mole between his eyebrows, which I've seen since childhood, so I can't be wrong. Also, his face indeed resembles that of the Wei family, so there's no mistake."
Princess Qianling explained.
Jiang Xun, who was beside them, suddenly remembered something. He slapped his forehead and said.