I'll tell you the secret and let's laugh together!

After the two figures disappeared, Ning Zhiyi and the Sixth Prince still did not come out, but continued to stay in the tree hole.

After a while, familiar footsteps were heard, and Ning Zhiyi looked at the Sixth Prince in surprise.

What he said turned out to be right. When the old man's footsteps disappeared, Ning Zhiyi was about to go out.

But at that time, the Sixth Prince held her back and shook his head.

Then the two of them remained silent, just staying in the tree hole, neither making a sound nor making any move to go out.

"Strange, what is going on?"

"There's obviously no one here, why do I always feel like there's something fishy going on?"

The old man turned around again, and finally said to the air:

"Humph, you shameless brat, come out now!"

There was still silence all around, nothing unusual.

"How is it? Is there anything unusual?"

A figure in black appeared like a ghost, kneeling on the ground and replied respectfully:

"My Lord, there is no one around!"

"Are you sure that when I was talking to the princess, were there any strangers around?"

"Master, I can guarantee with my life that there is no one around!"

The old man nodded. Although he still had doubts in his heart, he did not find anything unusual. No matter how surprised and doubtful he was, he could only leave first.

[Phew, that was a close call, Tong'er, luckily we came here early, otherwise we would have been discovered by that secret guard.]

The system comforted Ning Zhiyi and said:

[Host, don't worry, because Alim Duoduo came from the other side of the woods with the old man, which is completely opposite to the direction you came in. ]

[Plus, the secret guards have been staying beside the old man to protect him. He can only find out what is happening at the moment, and you and the Sixth Prince hid in advance, so there is no way he can find you.]

[And while you were eavesdropping, I put a barrier around you. The barrier is a small world, and no matter your breathing, heartbeat, or other sounds, they will not be heard.]

So that's how it is. When the old man asked the man in black just now, she was still scared.

The experts on TV all have amazing hearing abilities. They can spot someone eavesdropping just by standing still and moving their ears.

[So that's how it is. I was just worried about whether we would be discovered. Tong'er, I'd rather leave the brain-intensive tasks to smart people, like the Sixth Prince.]

[If he hadn't stopped me just now, I would have gone out. Once I went out, I was caught by the old man.]

The system has no objection, [OK, host. 】

After a while, Ning Zhiyi confirmed that the old man had left. He looked at the Sixth Prince and said:

"Your Highness, I have something to tell you..."

"That's what happened. Su Yunyu and his mother, Alim Duoduo, must have some unspeakable secrets. And the King of Zhenbei, the three of them seem to be planning something big."

"Okay, I understand. Leave the rest to me and my brother. For your safety, don't confront them head-on. As for matters in the palace, leave everything to me."

The Sixth Prince held Ning Zhiyi's shoulders. According to their investigation, the King of Zhenbei was going to commit a heinous crime involving the entire nine clans.

At this time, he would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go. Once Ning Zhiyi officially enters the sight of King Zhenbei, he is afraid that even with the protection of the system, there will be loopholes.

"Well, I understand, but the emperor..."

The Sixth Prince's eyes flickered, and he chuckled and said:

"Don't worry, Father will be fine. There is a family dinner tonight. I will take you to the palace and you will know once you see it."

"Great!" Ning Zhiyi was very happy. These days she had always heard how much Emperor Mu Wu favored that Taoist priest.

She felt uneasy after hearing this. The emperor in front of her was clearly a normal person. How come the rumored emperor was about to become a tyrant?

Unable to figure it out, she decided to go and see for herself!

......

When the two returned to the manor, the others had already finished their meal. They played in the manor for a while before leaving.

On the way back, Ning Zhiyi said that she was going to the palace.

Ning Yuanting was confused and said:

"Zhiyi, since this is a family dinner at the palace, what are you doing there?"

"Eh?"

Ning Zhiyi was stunned. Yes, from her point of view, it was to confirm the safety of Emperor Mu Wu, but this was a royal family dinner after all. If she went there, how would it look in the eyes of others?

Seeing Ning Zhiyi's sudden realization, the Sixth Prince looked at Ning Yuanting with a smile.

"Father has always treated Zhiyi as his daughter, and so has mother. Although tonight's banquet is called a family banquet, it is actually just a gathering for everyone to eat, not a strict family banquet."

Ning Yuanting looked at the smiling Sixth Prince and the alarm bells in his heart rang even louder.

Seeing him smiling like this, Ning Yuanting couldn't let it go!

Ning Yuanting had known the Sixth Prince for such a long time and knew him very well as to what kind of person he was.

The familiar Sixth Prince always looks disdainful, looking at everyone equally with the eyes that look at trash. When has he ever been so kind!

There is a conspiracy, there must be a conspiracy!

His gaze finally settled on Ning Zhiyi, and he came to a conclusion.

It seems that the pigs have their eyes on the juicy cabbages in my garden!

It would be fine if it was any other pig, but it had to be a 'golden pig'!

Ning Yuanting sighed and said:

"Yes, the Emperor and the Empress have always been very kind to Zhiyi. They treat Zhiyi as their own daughter. It is her honor. The Sixth Prince has watched Zhiyi grow up since she was a child. To be frank, the Sixth Prince can be considered Zhiyi's brother."

"She's just a kid!!!"

Ning Yuanting said this with gritted teeth!

Sixth Prince:.......

"Since it was Your Highness who took the initiative to propose taking Zhiyi to the palace, Yuan Ting has no choice but to entrust my sister to Your Highness. Please take good care of her."

The smile on the Sixth Prince’s face faded slightly. What’s going on? Is he dissatisfied with himself?

Is this the arrangement for the brother and sister?

But now is different from the past. No matter what Ning Yuanting says, he has to accept it with a smile.

Not only do you have to accept it with a smile, but you also have to speak softly and in a friendly manner.

"Okay, I will definitely take good care of Zhiyi."

Now when Ning Yuanting saw the Sixth Prince smile, he felt heartbroken. Now there is a sentence that can fully explain his mood.

That is, I still like your rebellious look.

After replying a few words respectfully, he pondered silently in his heart.

The first thing I have to do when I get back home is to tell my parents and eldest brother this terrible news. They have to make plans in advance!