Junior sister took first place again

Xue Wuying raised his eyebrows slightly, narrowed his eyes, and looked at the fearless mortal princess in front of him with scrutiny.

He walked slowly and came to her side.

"Princess, why don't you go and explain things to His Majesty, but instead come to me, the unfavored prince?"

He looked down at her and spoke softly, with a barely perceptible hint of danger in his tone.

Ning Jiasheng said sadly, "Father loves his son deeply, and telling him first might backfire. Today, the Fourth Prince spoke up for him, and Zhaohua finally got a glimmer of hope."

Xue Wuying raised the corner of his mouth, and replied with a half-smile: "Then Princess, what you mean is that I am a heartless person who doesn't care about my brothers?"

Ning Jiasheng cursed in his heart, is this guy sick?

Her face still showed bitterness, and she said:

"Fourth Prince, Zhao Hua has no intention of joking with you. If you really don't want to talk, I'm sorry for disturbing you today. I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, Ning Jiasheng quickly wiped away the tears that didn't exist at all, and like a frightened rabbit, he lowered his head and walked quickly towards the door.

Xue Wuying's smile froze on his face, and he immediately spoke directly:

"Wait! Princess, have you really thought it through? Are you not afraid of having your head and body severed?"

Ning Jiasheng stopped immediately, turned his head sharply, and looked at him straight in the eyes.

"I won't regret it! I'd rather risk everything and fight to the death than live in such a cowardly way."

A glint of admiration flashed in Xue Wuying's eyes. "Okay, I promise you. It's getting late today, so we can discuss this in detail tomorrow after we go to see His Majesty together."

Ning Jiasheng let out a long sigh, bowed slightly, and said sincerely, "Zhaohua thanks the Fourth Prince."

Xue Wuying smiled and raised his hand to hold her wrist, pulling her up. "We are family after all, Zhao, there is no need to be so polite."

Ning Jiasheng stood up and took a step back without leaving a trace. Xue Wuying also let go of his hand, as if he was just supporting him casually.

"Oh, I'm sorry, can I call you that?"

Ning Jiasheng smiled and nodded, "Of course."

Xue Wuying nodded and continued, "Then don't call me Fourth Prince anymore. You can call me Fourth Brother. We have another checkpoint to overcome tomorrow. This might help persuade His Majesty better."

"Okay! Thank you, Fourth Brother. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave today."

"Go ahead and be careful along the way."

Ning Jiasheng turned around and walked away quickly, disappearing into the night.

As she walked, she cursed in her heart and really wanted to kill all these people with a sword.

It's so unlucky. Before there was that old pervert Ji Yuan, and now I meet another little pervert.

This Ning Yuan actually has ulterior motives towards Ning Zhao. This body is his biological brother!

Just wait, she must teach this guy a lesson before leaving the illusion.

Xue Wuying stood there quietly, his eyes following the direction Ning Jiasheng left, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long time, he murmured to himself in a low voice:

"I was originally planning to use your life to ignite this war, but now I feel reluctant. I need to think carefully about how to deal with that old man."

After saying this, he suddenly disappeared in the hall.

Ning Yuan did have some martial arts skills. He had been lurking, waiting to seize the throne. How could he act in secret without learning martial arts to protect himself?

However, he could not compare with a martial arts genius like Ji Tang, because he had never noticed Ji Tang following him.

Fortunately, the royal shadow guards in the dark were no pushovers either. Ji Tang only stayed on the big tree in the yard. He knew that Ning Zhao and Ning Yuan were plotting in private, but he could not hear what they said specifically.

Now that everyone had gone far away, Ji Tang jumped lightly down from the tree in the yard.

Looking at the direction the two people left, a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.

"It seems that this game is getting more and more interesting. Keep a close eye on them and don't miss any sign of trouble."

Someone knelt down in the darkness and responded. After giving the order, Ji Tang left the palace to prepare for the next move.

The next day, after the emperor left court, he summoned his two children to walk with him in the imperial garden.

Ning Jiasheng and the other person followed the emperor for a while, and then the three of them sat down in an empty pavilion.

"Everyone, please step back. I haven't looked at Zhaohua seriously in a long time. I have a rare moment of free time today. Everyone, please step back so that I can have a good chat with the princess and the fourth brother."

"Yes, I will take my leave."

A large group of servants retreated to a distance and stood with their heads bowed.

Emperor Ning looked at Ning Jiasheng with a smile and said, "Zhaohua, Xiliang has presented a batch of fine jade and jadeite as tribute. Father will have it delivered to your palace shortly. Please keep whatever you like."

"Thank you, Father."

Ning Jiasheng bowed to the emperor in a serious manner, "But I have another request today, Father. I beg you to promise me that you will not be angry."

Emperor Ning frowned slightly, "Zhaohua, stand up and talk. Father has promised you."

Ning Jiasheng didn't stand up. She just looked up at the emperor and said quickly, "Father, I am willing to marry the general and gamble on who will win."

"Nonsense!"

As soon as Ning Jiasheng finished speaking, the emperor became furious. He wanted to slam the table and stand up, but he was worried about the ubiquitous spies, so in the end he just scolded him in a low voice.

But someone has to bear this rage. Emperor Ning finally looked at the last person here and said coldly,

"Fourth Brother, I just gave you a chance last night. As soon as I got the talisman, you dared to drag Zhao Hua into this. Do you really think you're so powerful that I can't do anything to you?"

Xue Wuying immediately bowed and said, "Father, please allow me to make a few remarks in my defense. I will punish you after I have finished speaking."

Ning Jiasheng followed suit, "Father, please don't blame Fourth Brother. This was my own choice. I decided to do this after I left the Imperial Study that day."

Emperor Ning looked at the two people who were still bowing, pursed his lips, and turned away with his hands behind his back.

He looked at the blooming flowers in the distance for a while, then sighed and said, "Get up. Then tell me what your plan is."

Ning Jiasheng and Xue Wuying exchanged a glance. Ning Jiasheng stood up and walked to the emperor's side. They looked into the distance together and said,

"Father, Ji Yuan is a highly skilled martial artist and a meticulous thinker. While some of our people were able to sneak into the wedding banquet, few can get close to him."

The emperor closed his eyes, he knew it very well.

If the princess were to suffer such a great humiliation and ultimately fail, he...

Therefore, Emperor Ning once felt that he owed Zhaohua a lot, and could only be doubly nice to her before the incident happened to make up for the debt in his heart.

"But there's one spot where Ji Yuan is most relaxed and least guarded, and where we can definitely get close to him..."

"no!"

"no!"

Before Ning Jiasheng could finish his words, he was interrupted by two stern voices.

Emperor Ning turned his head and looked at Ning Jiasheng, repeating in a strong tone, "No. You don't have to say it, I won't agree."

Xue Wuying also stepped forward and responded, "I didn't expect you to come up with this idea. I won't help you."

"You underestimate Ji Yuan. Even in the bridal chamber, even if you could unexpectedly hurt him, it would be easy for him to take your life."

Ning Jiasheng looked back fearlessly, "But this is the best opportunity! There are many ways to kill someone, and you don't necessarily need to be a martial arts expert."

"you--"

"Zhaohua——"

Ning Jiasheng spoke non-stop, not giving the two of them room to interrupt. "No matter how domineering Ji Yuan is, I'm not planning to get married right away."

"As long as I learn the techniques that suit me during this period, and arrange for a few attentive maids to assist me during the dowry, the chances of success will definitely be higher than fighting outside."

The emperor seemed to think she was crazy and turned around and walked straight out of the pavilion.

Ning Jiasheng quickly stepped forward, blocking his way, and said with a forced smile, "Father! Whether you agree or not, I will definitely do this."

"If I fail, I will immediately commit suicide. I will never live to be humiliated by him."

"If you, my father, truly love me, please arrange for someone to teach me so that I can have a better chance of success."

"No matter what the outcome is, Zhao Hua will be deeply grateful and will have no regrets."

“You… . . . . . Alas.”

Emperor Ning raised his head to the heavens and sighed, "Zhaohua, you have only just turned 28. At this age, any young lady from an ordinary family would be a pampered girl. It is my incompetence that I have allowed such a dignified princess to suffer such humiliation."

"Father!"

Ning Jiasheng stepped forward quickly, and knelt on the ground with a thud.

"It is Ji Yuan's ambition that has caused the turmoil in the court. My daughter will not necessarily fail. If I am lucky enough to survive, then, under the leadership of my father, Ningguo will surely be a thousand times better than it is today."

Emperor Ning stared into her eyes, as if he wanted to see through her eyes to her heart, and finally said: "I agree to your request. Get up."

Ning Jiasheng smiled brightly, "I, your son, thank you, Father. Long live the Emperor!"

Emperor Ning turned around and sat down slowly, signaling them to sit down as well.

Then, he said in a low voice, "Since Zhaohua is so determined, Fourth Brother, you will have to put in more effort in the next few days."

Xue Wuying replied respectfully: "Yes, Father."

Emperor Ning nodded slightly and instructed Ning Jiasheng, "The required personnel and other supplies will be delivered to your palace later. If there is anything missing, please let father know. Even if you fail, your first priority is to leave the General's Mansion alive. Do you understand?"

Ning Jiasheng's throat moved, and he said softly, "Thank you, Father!"

Emperor Ning smiled with satisfaction and said, "Go back, everyone. You should get together more often when you have time."

"Fourth Brother, don't let me down again."

Xue Wuying stood up and saluted, hiding the smile in his eyes, and replied, "Your son understands."

"My son, please retire!"

Ning Jiasheng also stood up, bowed, and then left the place with Xue Wuying.