Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Xiao Linfeng glared at him, "What the hell are you talking about?"

When Xie Tongcheng saw this expression, he knew that it had not worked out yet and was very disappointed.

"Sir, good things are sought after by everyone, so you have to act first, or you will regret it later."

He had long seen through his master's feelings towards Princess Jingning.

Anything can be concealed, but the eyes will not lie, that kind of forbearing and restrained love is rolling in the eyes.

He also liked the generosity and work style of Princess Jingning, who was a heroine.

He felt that his master and Princess Jingning were a perfect match.

Xiao Linfeng smiled bitterly, "Don't talk nonsense."

Xie Tongcheng didn't understand. What was there to be afraid of admitting? He had been so cruel before. "You said before that you have to act quickly, ruthlessly and accurately, and you can't hesitate."

Xiao Linfeng couldn't listen any longer, "Shut up, I have a fiancé."

The corners of Xie Tongcheng's mouth twitched. He has always acted recklessly and did whatever he wanted, and never considered others.

"So what? Go grab it if you like it. You are our role model, you can't lose to others."

Xiao Linfeng's suppressed thoughts were about to stir, "Get lost."

When he returned, he took a special look at the main tent. The lights were still on and no one had gone to bed yet.

He hesitated for a moment and decided not to disturb others so late.

However, his feet were disobedient and seemed to have their own ideas as he walked towards the main tent.

Ning Zhiwei is handling official business, and some difficult matters will be sent to her for her to make the final decision.

A guard's voice came from outside, "Commander-in-chief, Lord Xiao wants to see you."

Ning Zhiwei didn't even raise her head, "Let him in."

As soon as Xiao Linfeng came in, he saw a pile of memorials on the desk and a girl sitting behind them.

Ning Zhiwei was replying to a memorial and said casually, "Please sit down. I'll finish the things on hand first."

Xiao Linfeng sat opposite her silently, staring at her blankly, with countless past events flooding into his mind.

Ning Zhiwei finally finished writing and rubbed his stiff neck. "It's so late, what happened?"

Xiao Linfeng took a deep breath and said, "I just went to see Xie Tongcheng. He has been staying in the capital..."

He briefly introduced the game he had set up when he left the capital.

Ning Zhiwei listened very attentively, "You have kept so many tricks up your sleeve. You are indeed the resourceful commander of the Imperial Guards."

Xiao Linfeng raised the corner of his mouth, but said, "It's just a routine operation. Do you still remember the scene when we first met?"

Obviously, he and Rong Jing knew her at the same time, but what went wrong that made him a step late?

One step late, one step late.

Ning Zhiwei was stunned. "Remember, the day I struck the drum to report the incident, you followed behind the emperor, wearing a black cloak, looking majestic and impressive."

She remembered it so clearly, Xiao Linfeng was in a good mood, and couldn't help but chuckle, "You even remember this."

"I have a photographic memory." Ning Zhiwei was a little arrogant.

Xiao Linfeng raised the corner of his mouth, "I also remember the first time I saw you. You were wearing plain clothes, without any makeup, but you were breathtakingly beautiful, proud and unyielding, bright and stubborn, and your faith was extremely strong."

She left a deep impression on him when they first met. From then on, the women in this world were divided into Ning Zhiwei and other women.

Ning Zhiwei's face showed a hint of nostalgia, "It's been such a long time."

During her time in the capital, she took every step carefully and maneuvered her way through the affairs to save the Ning family from the butcher knife of the suspicious emperor.

It’s not a fond memory, but it’s an unforgettable experience.

Xiao Linfeng looked at her deeply, "But to me, it still seems like yesterday, I can still remember it clearly."

Ning Zhiwei was a little surprised, "Why did you suddenly think of these things?"

He's a little weird.

"I..." Xiao Linfeng mustered up his courage and was about to say something when he was interrupted by a voice.

"Miss, midnight snack."

Ning Zhiwei's attention was immediately drawn, "Ah, Shaoyao, come in quickly."

Shaoyao came in with a tray, and Ning Zhiwei sniffed, "It smells so good, what's delicious?"

Shaoyao first put a bowl of soup in front of Ning Zhiwei, and then another bowl in front of Xiao Linfeng.

"Uncle, you try it too."

These are small wontons made with dried shrimp and seaweed, with thin skin, fragrant filling and delicious soup.

Ning Zhiwei ate very contentedly, "When I was a child, your sister often made these wontons for me and Shaoyao to eat. Is your house near the sea?"

Xiao Linfeng paused, "It's a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, surrounded by mountains and the sea. My sister's cooking skills are really good. Unfortunately, I was too young at that time and don't remember much."

Ning Zhiwei sighed silently, "I remember, but I can't do it. Shaoyao can do it. Shaoyao has completely inherited her mother's ingenuity and dexterity. She is very amazing."

Shaoyao looked up and said, "Uncle, don't be sad. I'll make you whatever you want to eat."

Xiao Linfeng thought about it and only thought of a steaming hot delicacy, "Rice dumplings."

On a cold winter night, the fragrant and sweet rice dumplings made from fermented glutinous rice are a bright spot in his miserable life.

Shaoyao looked at him distressedly, "I know how to do this. It's very simple."

After eating the wontons, the uncle and nephew walked out of the main tent and took a stroll under the moonlight.

Shaoyao asked softly, "Uncle, are you worried about something? You can tell me about it."

Is it that obvious? Xiao Linfeng touched his face and smiled bitterly. Even Shaoyao saw it, so she must have seen it too, but she didn't ask anything.

"nothing."

Shaoyao pursed her lips and said, "I'm stupid and can't help you with anything. However, you can ask the young lady for help. She has been smart since she was a child and learns everything quickly. No one can beat her. During the school exams, the young masters had to rely on her help... to give them some pointers in order to pass."

Xiao Linfeng was silent for a moment. It was cheating, and that was a very subtle way of saying it. However, it was nice to have a group of kids growing up together in a lively atmosphere.

"I wish I had met you earlier."

Shaoyao pursed her lips and said, "Mom missed you a lot when she was alive. It would be great if we could meet again sooner."

Xiao Linfeng was very melancholy. Some people and some things, once missed, will be missed for a lifetime.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but said, "Peony."

Shaoyao raised her face, "Hmm?"

Xiao Linfeng said seriously, "I like Ning Zhiwei very much."

Shaoyao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I like it too. My young lady is loved by everyone. She is so outstanding."

For a moment, Xiao Linfeng couldn't tell whether she was really stupid or just pretending to be stupid.

"Uncle, it's late, you should go and have some rest." Shaoyao walked briskly back to her tent.

Xiao Linfeng looked at her back and shook his head helplessly. Forget it, I can't count on her.

Early in the morning, when Ning Zhiwei had just gotten up, Shaoyao ran in with breakfast in her hand, "Miss, I discovered a secret."

Ning Zhiwei yawned and lazily sat on the carpet, "What secret?"