After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Fang Ping raised his index finger and pointed at the bright moon in the night sky.

This time it was Shen Yan's turn to be shocked: "The moon? You can really fly to the moon? How is that possible?"

Fang Ping spread out his palms and said helplessly, "In fact, we did do it..."

Shen Yan was still shocked and couldn't imagine how magnificent it would be if he flew to the moon.

"Then Master Xiaofang..."

Shen Yan was in high spirits and pulled Fang Ping aside to ask him all sorts of questions. Fang Ping's initial displeasure over Zhong Ning being taken away by Gu Mingzhe was gradually relieved during this conversation.

They were originally an engaged couple, so even if he wanted to stop it, he couldn't find any position to do so.

What's more, Zhong Ning has always treated him as his younger brother.

He never expressed his feelings.

........

In Qionghua Courtyard, Gu Mingzhe carried someone back to the room. As soon as he put her on the phoenix couch, Zhong Ning couldn't wait to pick up his hand to check it.

Sure enough, the wound that had just been bandaged was seeping out blood again.

"I told you to show off your strength. You dare to act recklessly even with an injured wrist. As someone as old as me, do you think I can't even walk?"

Zhong Ning couldn't help but scold him, and quickly took out gauze and alcohol from the cabinet (actually the space) and bandaged him again.

But before the bandaging work began, Gu Mingzhe held him in his arms.

Zhong Ning was slightly stunned and wanted to push the person away, but he actually felt that Gu Mingzhe seemed to be trembling.

He is afraid.

Yes, after all, he was just a boy who had just turned eighteen. How could he not be afraid when encountering such a thing?

Zhong Ning didn't struggle anymore. He just patted his shoulder and said soothingly, "Don't be afraid. It's okay. We're home safely..."

Family?

Gu Mingzhe's eyes lit up slightly. He remembered what Zhong Ning said to Fang Ping in the cave: "I said I would take you home..."

How many homes does she have?

Gu Mingzhe pursed his lips and then asked in a gentle voice, "Where is your home?"

Zhong Ning paused slightly. Of course, this was in her world, but she couldn't say this. She pushed Gu Mingzhe away and saw his pair of peach blossom eyes, flashing with moist light, looking straight at her.

Zhong Ning glanced away uncomfortably, only to see a streak of blood on his neck caused by the dagger. Although it was just a skin break, he didn't have time to bandage it and carried her back.

"I'm sorry..." Zhong Ning said suddenly.

"Ok?"

"It's all because of me. If I hadn't been so nosy... they wouldn't have attacked you... It's all my fault. I couldn't even protect you..."

Zhong Ning bit her lip slightly, her eyebrows drooped, moisture welled up in her eyes, and her voice was choked, "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't..."

Before he could finish his words, Gu Mingzhe lowered his head and blocked his words.

"Hmm..." Zhong Ning was trapped in his arms and raised his head slightly. The relief of surviving the disaster was all drowned in this lingering sadness.

After the kiss, Gu Mingzhe pressed Zhong Ning into his arms, holding her body with a little excitement in his heart. She did not hate him, on the contrary, she took the initiative to respond to him.

Gu Mingzhe felt as if all his grievances were resolved at this moment.

It doesn't matter if she chooses Fang Ping or if she has a lover.

But he could be sure that she had him in her heart.

"Your Highness..."

"Um......."

"I want to know, if I was the only one they kidnapped today, would you come alone to rescue me like you did today?"

Gu Mingzhe still felt a little uneasy because there was another voice in his heart.

The voice told him that Zhong Ning came alone because Fang Ping was kidnapped. Otherwise, how could she have chosen Fang Ping without hesitation at the critical moment of life and death?

That Fang Ping must be very important to her.

So important that she can ignore my own existence!

Thinking of this, Gu Mingzhe felt a blockage in his heart, and sadness instantly surrounded him again.

However, Zhong Ning answered this question directly: "Yes..."

"What if... Fang Ping and I..." Gu Mingzhe was about to ask when Zhong Ning held down his finger.

"After all this preparation, you're probably wondering why I chose to save Fang Ping when you were both in danger!"

Gu Mingzhe's eyes flickered, that was indeed what he meant.

"Because... you were all tied up here because of me... You are my future husband, Shen Yan is my cousin who once saved my life, and Zhou Ge is my younger brother whom I raised..."

"Only Fang Ping... I don't owe him anything, and he doesn't owe me anything..."

"I saw..." Gu Mingzhe suddenly said, "What you said to him..."

Zhong Ning suddenly looked up, and then he remembered what he had said to Fang Ping: I said I would definitely take you home...

Gu Mingzhe actually knows lip reading?

Zhong Ning swallowed, not knowing how to respond.

But then he thought, Gu Mingzhe is the prime minister's legitimate son, so how could Prime Minister Gu not help him investigate his past?

Perhaps he had guessed it a long time ago.

It was only today that he tentatively spoke out.

Thinking of this, Zhong Ning's eyes trembled slightly, and then he replied:

"Actually, your guess is correct. I would choose Fang Ping. First, because, under the conditions at the time, he was the only one who could possibly escape."

(Because Fang Ping has space)

"The second reason is that protecting Fang Ping has become the mission I've given myself."

"Because only when he's around, I feel like I haven't been assimilated by this era..."

"I once promised him that I would bring him home..."

"Wait... I don't understand... What do you mean you haven't been assimilated by this era?" Gu Mingzhe suddenly asked.

Zhong Ning's body stiffened slightly, then he said, "Don't you know everything?"

"I do know, but it's limited to why you've become so different from the Xu Xiaocao of the past, or why you told Fang Ping you wanted to take him home?"

Gu Mingzhe's voice was slightly hoarse as he continued, "I just want to know, which home are you taking him back to?"

"This question is a long one, and I haven't figured out how to answer it yet..." Zhong Ning whispered, "Give me a little time..."

"You don't believe me....do you?"

"No, it's just that this matter is too unbelievable...When I figure things out, I will definitely tell you in person."

When Zhong Ning said this, her small hand nestled into Gu Mingzhe's palm:

"I know you mind, but I can tell you that if something really happened to you, I wouldn't live alone..."

"If you still have a grudge about this matter, you have every right to blame me. But... don't be angry, don't be sad. For someone like me, it's not worth it..."

"If you really can't let it go and don't want to have anything to do with me from now on, I can understand. After all, not everyone can accept this kind of thing..."

Zhong Ning raised his eyes, looked directly into Gu Mingzhe's eyes, and said:

"I'm sorry for what I've done to you. You can ask for anything you want...as long as I can do it..."

"............" Gu Mingzhe was silent for a moment, then said:

"Okay, I'll give you some time. When you think it through, you must tell me..."

"As for the request you mentioned, you are not allowed to take any more concubines before we get married..."

"And..." Gu Mingzhe hugged him tightly in his arms, resting his chin on Zhong Ning's forehead, and said in a trembling voice:

"Don't say that again. If you're not worthy, who is? Your Highness, no one is more important than you!"

The most important thing is that you didn’t choose me, but you didn’t give up on me either!

(Seeking advice, I want the heroine to go back, go back for a while, and then come back...)