Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 812: Chapter 812: Plea in a Soft Voice_1

Considering all the kindness Gufeng had shown her, how could Jiang Ning let him get hurt?

Let alone, she knew that Li Hongyuan was just threatening her, simply to vent his anger.

He had no real interest in randomly castrating people.

Li Hongyuan was somewhat speechless, “Just how dangerous is this palace really? Why do you insist on keeping this androgynous creature by your side? Isn’t one Gucheng enough?”

“Gucheng is leaving.”

Jiang Ning said, glancing back, but didn’t see Gucheng’s figure.

He would not appear unnecessarily when he was certain she was safe.

“Where is Gucheng going?” asked Li Hongyuan.

“After all, he is my uncle’s servant. My uncle is a military man, he must have someone to protect him.” Jiang Ning explained, “Because of the last incident, Gufeng is not welcomed by my uncle, so I simply took him in. Li Hongyuan, I misspoke earlier, please don’t be angry.”

She pleaded softly.

Li Hongyuan glanced at her, looked away, released her cheek, and said, “Li Quan, back to the Crystal Frost Hall.”

Li Quan pointed at Gufeng, “Then what about him…”

Li Hongyuan ignored him and walked away.

Xiachu quickly pushed Li Quan, urging, “The prince has left, aren’t you going to follow? Aren’t you observant at all?”

Li Quan was confused, but still hurriedly followed in little steps.

Li Hongyuan walked a few steps, then turned back and said to Jiang Ning, “I will come over tonight.”

“I know.”

Jiang Ning frowned as she watched him walk away.

Gufeng came over with red eyes and knelt down, “Seventh Miss, I’ve caused you trouble again.”

“Get up, I’m not troubled at all.”

Jiang Ning wasn’t concerned at all, “Let’s go, let’s see what there is to eat.”

She looked back again, but still didn’t see Gucheng’s figure, which made her a bit puzzled.

Walking into Crystal Clear Manor, Huang Ying came to meet her and said that Concubine Ya had been waiting all morning.

Jiang Ning took off her cloak, handed it to her, and casually remarked, “Didn’t you tell her that she wasn’t welcome here?”

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“Princess Consort.” Concubine Ya had already come out and was standing in the corridor, paying her respects.

After some time away, Concubine Ya seemed a bit thinner and sadder. Her originally simple and elegant appearance, without the decoration of rouge and exquisite jewelry, appeared even more plain.

Jiang Ning walked over, smiling, “Concubine Ya is a rare guest. Please, no need for formalities.”

She asked Huang Ying again, “Where are the children?”

Huang Ying quickly replied, “The emperor’s eldest grandson and the young lords are studying in Elegance Palace. They said they’ll stay there for lunch and won’t be back.”

“Is that so?” Jiang Ning thought, the children were always picky eaters, why’d they be willing to stay in Elegance Palace and eat the communal food there?

What could have tempted them there?

Jiang Ning thought about checking on them after lunch. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Concubine Ya standing at the entrance, so she laughed and said, “Concubine Ya, why don’t you come in and sit? Have you eaten?”

Thinking that she was inviting her, Concubine Ya shook her head, “I have not eaten.”

“Then you should go back and eat.” Jiang Ning sat down at the table, “You seem to have lost weight, no matter what, you have to keep living, and that includes eating.”

Concubine Ya was silent for a moment, walked up to her, suddenly fell to her knees with a thud.

Jiang Ning calmly sat there, drank some soup, and then spoke in a calm voice, “Concubine Ya, even though it’s appropriate for you to bow to me according to court etiquette, by seniority, you could also be considered my elder. So, there is no need for such a grand gesture.”