Remarry 9,000 Years Old
Chapter 182: Being Caught Off Guard and Being Questioned
When she came out of Marquis Jingzhong's mansion, Shen Nanqiao felt that she felt unobstructed from head to toe. Marquis Pingyuan's last look, which was a mixture of surprise and fear, made her feel relieved.
The Ning family's carriage was parked outside. She felt that her original outfit was too plain, so she added glass lamps and silver incense balls. From a distance, it looked very unique and made people feel more refreshed.
Ning Su saw that she was in a good mood and opened the carriage door. Because she was petite, it was a little difficult for her to get in. The factory official who was watching coldly on the sidelines was considerate enough to help her.
There was a stove burning in the car, so it was very warm. The couple sat side by side on the goose yellow satin cushions.
"So now can you explain why you guessed that he would come to Jingzhonghou Mansion first?"
Ning Su had placed spies in the Marquis' Mansion, but he might not be able to hear every discussion they had behind closed doors. At least for today's incident, he did not receive any special news.
However, after coming out of Prince Cheng's Mansion, Shen Nanqiao ordered the driver to go straight here without any detour, as if he had seen through something in advance.
He didn't quite believe that Fentuanzi had a more reliable spy than him, so he felt even more surprised.
It was naturally difficult for Shen Nanqiao to explain.
After all, she was Ning Ziyu's concubine in her previous life, so she had some understanding of Pingyuan Hou and his actions.
Although the Queen Mother did not instigate a rebellion in the previous life, Marquis Pingyuan once took the lead in winning the support of many old ministers when the Crown Prince ascended the throne, and Marquis Jingzhong was the first one he chose.
Because of this incident, the prince looked favorably upon the entire Marquis' Mansion and gradually regarded them as his confidants. This was the beginning of Ning Su's eventual backstabbing.
"Marquis Jingzhong is the most influential among the remaining old ministers. He is the first choice for rebellion." Shen Nanqiao paused, "If I'm not mistaken, the next person he wants to win over should be Master Xia."
Pingyuan Hou probably didn't know that Ning Su and Grand Tutor Xia had a close personal relationship, otherwise he would never have gone to his house to confront him.
"The Xia family doesn't need to worry. They are not the target of rebellion by the Queen Mother." The north wind outside was blowing harder and harder. Ning Su wrapped her tightly in a fur-collared cloak and said, "If the court cannot reach an agreement, it will eventually end in war."
Shen Nanqiao counted on his fingers under his cloak, calculating carefully.
"The military power belongs to only a few families. The troops under the Duke of Zhenguo are more than enough to fight against the Ninth Prince. Prince Cheng... my godfather's Yanyun Guard and Dongchang Guard can control the situation in the palace. As for the old subordinates that the Sun family can summon..." She looked at Ning Su from the fur edge of her cloak. The fur collar barely blocked half of her face. "Will there be many people?"
Ning Su pulled the cloak down slightly, revealing Shen Nanqiao's complete little face.
"The Sun family has been in the army for generations. Even though most of them have retired, they should not be underestimated." His eyes fell on the rosin-colored fine cloth curtain, "Moreover, most importantly, those people are near the outskirts of Beijing, and they can assemble quickly. Even if the emperor can transfer troops from foreign lands, once there is a palace coup, I'm afraid that distant water cannot quench immediate thirst."
Shen Nanqiao seemed to have thought of something. He suddenly pushed aside his cloak and moved closer. His fingers accidentally touched his chest and he clearly felt the other person stiffen for a moment.
Ning Su calmly avoided the little girl's approach and listened to her excitedly ask.
"Do you remember how many times before the New Year I asked my housekeeper to deliver grain and silver to the families of the soldiers guarding the border?"
Ning Su's expression changed.
"Those people are guarding the border. It would be too late to mobilize them, right?"
But Shen Nanqiao blinked cunningly.
"But what if it's the retired veterans of the past?"
Ning Su looked at her in surprise. The fire in the carriage made crackling sounds from time to time. The little girl's eyes were shining, as if she was asking for credit.
"You also gave pension money to these people?"
Shen Nanqiao nodded at her proudly.
"I have to herd a sheep, and I have to herd a flock of sheep. Not only did I give the old soldiers money, but I also had their dilapidated houses renovated and their food supplies for the winter. This means that even though we may have to fight at any time, their families don't have to worry about anything."
Ning Su looked at her quietly. Shen Nanqiao felt a little nervous and subconsciously stroked the hairpin on her head.
"Why, is there something wrong?"
It seems wrong because it is too right.
Many of the things this girl does seem to be unintentional, but they often bring unexpected rewards. If it happens once or twice, it can be said to be good luck, but if it happens too many times, it is a bit...suspicious.
"Did you really marry me on a whim?"
Shen Nanqiao originally thought that he was going to talk about something related to the deployment of troops, but when he heard this, he was visibly stunned.
"Why are you asking this out of the blue?"
Ning Su looked at her expressionlessly, trying to find any clues on this pretty little face.
"If I hadn't gone that day, how would you have ended it?"
This was a question Shen Nanqiao had never thought about.
"I knew you would come."
The tone was too firm.
Ning Su narrowed his eyes slightly, and his expression seemed a little serious under the light.
"My whereabouts are uncertain, even the emperor may not be able to find me all the time. How can you be so sure that I will go to a nephew's wedding banquet?"
Shen Nanqiao also felt that something was wrong at this moment, so he pulled Ning Su's sleeve nervously.
"If I say it's intuition, would you believe it?"
"I believe it." Ning Su did not move. "But would you marry a stranger on a whim?"
Shen Nanqiao couldn't explain it, what should she say?
Do I have to admit that I knew him in my previous life?
"Qiao Qiao," Ning Su called her nickname meaningfully.
There was a hint of tenderness in his tone, but Shen Nanqiao could sense that it was full of calculation.
But the factory official who usually eats people without leaving any bones behind laughed.
"There are some things that you should tell me now, right?"
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