Chapter 58

Ning's heart, which was usually cold, was somewhat in turmoil. The ability to read minds gave her an unparalleled advantage, but it also deprived her of many life experiences. No one had ever been so open and candid in front of her, especially not with such shameless words.

Unexpected situations always left people at a loss, especially those who were not good at expressing themselves. At such times, silence was often their best way to deal with the outside world.

The two continued to walk in silence. Before entering the palace, someone had already informed ahead, so they could see Princess Feifeng skipping over from a distance.

"Ah! Sister Ning, you haven't been here for a long time!" It was clear that Princess Feifeng was extremely bored; her teeth were showing in a wide grin at the thought of having company!

"I came in the early morning." Ning stated the fact matter-of-factly.

Princess Feifeng pouted and muttered, "But you only stayed for a moment and then left."

"That's because someone was causing unrest in the capital." Ning stated another fact, glancing at Ling Xiao seemingly unintentionally.

Ling Xiao naturally saw this but wisely chose to ignore it.

"Hey? Why are you here? How did you end up together?" Princess Feifeng exclaimed when she saw Ling Xiao pushing Ning in a wheelchair.

Ling Xiao chuckled, "So you didn't notice me all this time! It seems that being old-fashioned has nothing to do with age."

Princess Feifeng, as if she hadn't heard, circled around the two and pushed Ling Xiao to the side, snatching the wheelchair from his hands, "Sister Ning is mine! You're not allowed to have designs on her!" She looked like she was protecting her favorite toy.

A rare blush appeared on Ning's face, but it disappeared instantly, leaving Ling Xiao amazed. "Lilies! Lilies again!" Ling Xiao shouted excitedly in his heart, but his face remained calm, "Don't worry, I have no interest in a Barbie doll in a wheelchair."

Ning, who had long learned to ignore her disability, was particularly irritated by Ling Xiao's mention. Although she didn't know what a Barbie doll was, she guessed it wasn't a compliment!

"If you don't say anything, leave!" Ning coldly ordered.

Ling Xiao looked at Ning speechlessly. This kid really didn't understand social graces; how could she be so blunt when dismissing someone! This was clearly meant to offend! No wonder no one came to save her when she was imprisoned, except for the Shenhou Mansion. Look at me, a whole group of people from the court to the green forest lined up to help!

A sense of superiority arose in his heart. Ning frowned, finding Ling Xiao's smug smile increasingly annoying.

Noticing that Ning was on the verge of an outburst, Ling Xiao quickly took a book from his chest and handed it to Princess Feifeng. She curiously took it and exclaimed, "Heavenly Flying Immortal!"

Ning's surprise was no less than Princess Feifeng's, but years of maintaining an icy demeanor had made it a subconscious habit.

"How did you get this?" Princess Feifeng asked.

Before Ling Xiao could answer, Ning said, "Rumors say you are the only young swordsman acknowledged by Ye Gucheng. If not for the recent unrest in the capital, the line of challengers would have reached the Jin Kingdom! However, it seems the rumors are wrong; you are not just acknowledged but his disciple."

Princess Feifeng looked at Ling Xiao with surprise, her eyes darting around, clearly not thinking of anything good.

Ling Xiao shook his head decisively, "The rumors are indeed wrong. Believe me, they are all lies! In fact, I have no connection with Ye Gucheng at all!"

Ning frowned and said mercilessly, "Your defense is the weakest lie I've ever heard. I don't even need to read your mind to know you're lying! The whole capital knows what Ye Gucheng said to you in Changle Pavilion. To receive the praise of 'only use a sword' from the Sword Saint is a great honor!"

Ling Xiao looked at Ning helplessly and pitifully, wondering why telling the truth was never believed.

"Then why are you giving this to me?"

"Please pass it on to Ye Gucheng." Ling Xiao smiled, but the smile seemed somewhat sinister.

"Why don't you go to him directly? Why give it to me?" Princess Feifeng's expression was exaggerated, looking at the clouds in the sky as if she didn't care.

Ning looked at Princess Feifeng in surprise, even without reading her mind, she could see the guilt in her eyes!

Ling Xiao followed Princess Feifeng's gaze, "There seems to be no UFO! It seems that you are the only one who can find him in the capital right now!"

Princess Feifeng swallowed, her face turning slightly red as she weakly asked, "Do you have any other message for me to deliver?"

"No, just give it to him. He will understand." Ling Xiao said, looking at Ning's worried expression, "I won't disturb you. Friendship is truly enviable! But this is a world of the strong preying on the weak. Even the Emperor has many things he cannot do, let alone..."

Ling Xiao didn't finish his sentence, believing that with Ning's intelligence, she would understand. He waved and left, walking away with a very casual air.

"Sister Ning, what did he mean? That gesture was so silly!" Princess Feifeng said awkwardly.

Ning turned her wheelchair and looked at Princess Feifeng, "Do you have something to explain to me?"

"Um... hehe!"

Ling Xiao was not exaggerating. The Emperor's sigh and self-indulgence, Ling Lingfa's hesitation, and Ling Linggong's cold respect for the Emperor—all these made Ling Xiao feel that there was an invisible black hand behind everything, overshadowing the sky!

The biggest evidence was the previous Princess Wuyou incident. What kind of pressure could make the previous Emperor break his promise, making the Pingnan King choose to never see him again rather than complain about the court? What kind of power could force the previous Emperor to do nothing when Princess Wuyou was threatened to death? How powerful must this force be to make even the current Ye Gucheng suppress his desire for revenge!

Ling Xiao involuntarily shivered, shook his head, and walked out of the palace. He had a family banquet to attend tonight! To be honest, Zeng Jing's sweet and sour pork ribs were really delicious!

...

"Ling Xiao entered the palace?" Wei Zhongxian asked his eunuch in confusion.

"He entered the palace with Ge Zhu Zhengwo's disciple, Ning." The eunuch replied.

"The Emperor only gave him three days. After deducting time for eating and sleeping, there's not much left. What is he doing in the palace at such a critical time? Could the murderer of the magician be someone in the palace!" Wei Zhongxian felt he had grasped something and asked, "Where did he go after entering the palace?"

"He and Ning went directly to **. According to the palace maid, they were looking for Princess Feifeng."

"Hmph! At this time, he still has the mood for romance! I overestimated him." Wei Zhongxian said disdainfully, then suddenly remembered something, "No, could it be that he never intended to solve the case? His target is Princess Feifeng!"

Wei Zhongxian realized, "Ling Xiao has the Emperor's decree to marry. Both are of marriageable age and a perfect match. With the privilege of free access to any place during the investigation, if Ling Xiao can win Princess Feifeng's favor, the position of prince consort will be within reach! Then, what gold and jewels can't he get!"

Imagination is a powerful ability. Wei Zhongxian believed he had understood the key, feeling both disdain and relief. Since Ling Xiao was focusing on this, he wouldn't interfere with his lord's plans.

At the same time!

"What? This kid went to see Princess Feifeng!"

"That's right. I saw Ling Xiao just leave ** before entering the palace. Out of curiosity, I asked and found out that he went directly to see Princess Feifeng." Prime Minister Cai Jing bowed, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

"Good! This kid! He actually has designs on the Emperor's sister. I see why he wanted the privilege of free access to any place!" The Emperor said angrily, then suddenly remembered something and sighed, "To win a girl's heart, he really goes all out, even abandoning his pride to come up with such a plan. He must truly love Feifeng!"

Cai Jing, a smooth-talking politician, was adept at reading the Emperor's mind. He stepped forward and praised, "Although Ling Xiao has no official position, he is both literate and martial, a virtuous person. Though he has no illustrious background, his family is clean, and the Longbao clan is also part of the royal family. In terms of appearance and virtue, he is a match for Princess Feifeng. If they truly love each other, it is a rare and beautiful story!"

The Emperor nodded in agreement, "Ling Xiao is a talent. If Feifeng marries him, I can rest easy. For now, don't interfere. If Feifeng really likes Ling Xiao, why not make him a prince consort!"

"Alright, Prime Minister, go back first! You still have to handle state affairs." The Emperor smiled.

"That is my duty. I will go and handle the affairs." Cai Jing left.

The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, one hand supporting his head and the other resting on the desk, sighing sadly, "It's not easy for two people to fall in love! Ling Xiao, you must try hard! If you win the Emperor's sister, speak up early. Don't be like Ye Gucheng, who only regrets when it's too late!"

...

"Wow! Sister-in-law's sweet and sour pork ribs are the best in the capital! Brother Asheng is so lucky!" Ling Xiao praised the delicious food on the table, taking a deep breath and making a陶醉的样子, which made Jiang Asheng and Zeng Jing shake their heads and laugh.

"If you like it, eat more! You haven't come to freeload for a long time. I'm a bit unaccustomed to it." Zeng Jing gave him a piece of pork ribs and smiled.

"Thanks! I went to the Jin Kingdom recently. After returning, I didn't even have time to sit down before heading to the border. How can I be as happy and carefree as Brother Jiang and Sister-in-law in the capital!" Ling Xiao pouted and complained.

"Oh! You went so far. Does your master have patients there?" Zeng Jing looked at Ling Xiao with a smile, as if challenging him to explain.

"My master, though skilled in medicine, hasn't expanded his practice abroad. It's all because of the Emperor and Qinglong, who always cause trouble!" Ling Xiao muttered, leaning on the table and looking at the greasy pork ribs.

Zeng Jing and Jiang Asheng's movements suddenly froze, their chopsticks suspended in the air, unsure where to place them.

"Wow! This tofu is so finely made. Sister-in-law's knife skills are really good. I bet your sword skills are great too!"

Zeng Jing put down her chopsticks, looking at Ling Xiao with a strange expression.

"Hahaha, Ling Xiao, you're so funny. If good cooking means being a master, there would be too many masters in this world!" Jiang Asheng laughed, lifting a piece of tofu and placing it in Ling Xiao's bowl.

"Haha, look at this tofu, so square. It's like the tiles in your house. Speaking of which, your house is so clean. Do you often sweep the floor? Could you be hiding something there?"

Jiang Asheng's chopsticks paused, and the tofu accidentally fell on the table.

"You see, too careless! What could be hidden under the tiles? Gold? Or weapons!"

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