Chapter 63 I can’t help you

Opposite Teahouse, second floor.

Seeing Ning Shi moving in, Qu Ge smiled and said, "Oh, Mr. Ning came very early today. Miss Zhu hasn't arrived yet."

Ning Shiqian glanced at her indifferently, ignored her, and went straight to the window to sit down.

He glanced out the window, looked away, picked up the pot and poured himself a glass of water: "Isn't there any reply from your father?"

A few days ago, one of their hidden bosses told him that General Tong of Zhao was interested in the luminous pearl on the tassel of his sword.

The Night Pearl was a gift from his father, so the boss did not dare to give it to himself, so he asked for his opinion.

He felt that General Tong had great prestige in the Zhao army, and if he could be penetrated, it would be of great benefit to Sang Lin.

So, he sent a letter to Sang Lin about this matter and asked his father for instructions.

Logically speaking, I should have received a reply earlier.

"Not yet." Qu Ge also felt that something was not normal. "According to past practice, we should have received the news yesterday. Could it be that something went wrong with the pigeon halfway?"

Ning Shiqian picked up the cup and took a sip of tea: "I don't rule it out."

"Well," Qu Ge nodded, "Fortunately, our speaking skills are not understandable to ordinary people."

Qu Ge stood up, went to the back room and brought out a plate of exquisite pastries, placing it in front of Ning Shiqian: "The peach cake you like doesn't have any sugar added."

"Thank you." Ning Shiqian didn't take it and still drank tea silently.

Putting down the cup, he ordered Qu Ge: "Send another copy of that day's news to Sang Lin."

"good."

When Zhu Xiaoxiao came, her eyes were as red as a rabbit, obviously she had cried.

"What's wrong?" Qu Ge asked.

Ning Shiqian also looked at her doubtfully.

She looked at Ning Shiqian and cried "Wow" again.

"What happened?" Qu Ge asked the maid Xiaolian.

Xiaolian also looked mournful: "The emperor has decreed a marriage, and my young lady will soon become the ninth princess."

"What?" Ning Shiqian and Qu Ge were stunned and said the same thing.

"My young lady is going to marry the Ninth Prince."

Ning Shiqian and Qu Ge were both shocked.

"Bai Jiuxiao?" Ning Shiqian confirmed again.

Xiaolian was speechless: "We only have one Ninth Prince in Zhao!"

Quge frowned, looked at the woman lying on the table, crying out of breath, and asked: "Is it a rumor or a fact?"

"The imperial edict has been sent to the Grand Master's Mansion." Xiaolian said with a bitter face.

"Why so sudden?" Qu Ge looked at Ning Shiqian.

"Yes, the young lady said that she never dreamed that this would happen. She and the Ninth Prince had only met each other during some grand ceremonies in the palace, and they had not even been able to exchange a word with each other."

"What does the emperor mean?" Ning Shiqian asked.

"No, it was the wish of the Ninth Prince. The Grand Master said that this morning, the Ninth Prince suddenly said that he was attracted to my young lady and asked for marriage from the Emperor."

Ning Shiqian and Qu Ge were even more surprised.

It was actually Bai Jiuxiao who suggested it?

"What does Taishi mean?" Qu Ge asked.

Zhu Xiaoxiao raised her head and said aggrievedly with red eyes: "Grandpa naturally disagrees. He usually hates the Ninth Prince the most. How could he be willing to marry me to him? However, the Ninth Prince insisted, and the emperor listened to the Ninth Prince.

My grandfather has no choice but to disobey your orders."

Qu Ge sighed and poured a glass of water to Zhu Xiaoxiao: "Then there is no way around this matter now, right?"

She said the second half while looking at Ning Shiqian.

Ning Shiqian pursed his lips and said nothing.

When Zhu Xiaoxiao heard this, her tears fell down like broken beads: "But I don't want to marry him, I already have someone in my heart."

When she said this, she looked at Ning Shiqian.

Seeing Ning Shiqian's expressionless face, she frowned slightly.

Then he continued: "Moreover, he is as bad and ruthless as a hell-seeking Yama. Most importantly, grandpa said that sooner or later, the emperor will seize power and rule himself. When the time comes, he will not end well. I want to marry him."

, wouldn’t it be possible to be buried with him?”

"Miss!" Seeing that she was speaking without restraint, Xiaolian was frightened to death and quickly pulled her sleeves.

But Zhu Xiaoxiao raised his arm and waved it away: "What are you afraid of? There are no outsiders here."

Xiaolian was still very nervous and looked back at the door.

"Master Ning." Zhu Xiaoxiao suddenly reached out and wanted to grab Ning Shiqian's wrist.

Ning Shiqian took the cup and brought it to his lips, barely avoiding it without leaving any trace.

"Mr. Ning, you have given the Ninth Prince a life-saving grace. Can you please ask Mr. Ning to talk to the Ninth Prince?" Zhu Xiaoxiao's eyes were earnest.

Ning Shiqian took a sip of tea and put down the cup: "What did you say?"

"Talk about me being bad, say bad things about me, say I'm not good enough for him, or..."

Zhu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and hesitated: "You said that the young master is in love with me, and we have already made a lifelong commitment."

Everyone in the room was startled.

"Miss." Xiaolian looked worried.

If you say this, it will be bad for your lady's reputation.

Qu Ge's eyes were slightly cold, and her red lips under the veil were slightly pursed.

Ning Shiqian lowered his eyes and looked at the tea noodles in the cup. He couldn't help but remember that a few days ago, a woman went to Bai Jiuxiao and said that she was in love with him in order to prevent him from going to war.

"I can't help you with this matter," Ning Shiqian raised his eyes, "I once went to the Jiuwang Mansion to plead for a friend and ask for life-saving grace, but he didn't agree."

Zhu Xiaoxiao slumped.

Qu Ge looked at the two of them and was silent for a moment: "Miss Zhu, can't you see that Mr. Ning is more unwilling to see you marry the Ninth Prince than you are?"

Zhu Xiaoxiao looked at Ning Shiqian blankly.

Yeah?

Ning Shiqian glanced at Qu Ge.

Qu Ge smiled again and said: "But with all due respect, Mr. Ning is just an actor. He speaks softly. How can he convince a high-ranking person like the Ninth Prince?"

At the end, she changed the subject again: "However, the Grand Master is different. The Grand Master has a high position and great power, so he will definitely find a way. As long as Miss Zhu is determined, I think the Grand Master will not give in."

That's how you got married."

Zhu Xiaoxiao came back to his senses: "Yes, grandpa, only grandpa can compete with Zhao today. I must help me find a way. He must have a way."

Before he finished speaking, he stood up and walked out of the door.

"Miss, slow down." Xiaolian hurriedly chased after her.

Ning Shiqian and Qu Ge were the only two people left in the room.

"We must not let Zhu Xiaoxiao marry Bai Jiuxiao, right?" Qu Ge sat down opposite Ning Shiqian, brushing her skirt.

"In Da Zhao, Zhu Jin is the only one who can deal with Bai Jiuxiao. Although he cannot kill Bai Jiuxiao, he can often cause him some trouble. Once the two families get married, this trouble will disappear, and Bai Jiuxiao will be even more unpopular.

Can it be defeated?"

Ning Shiqian remained silent.

He also thought of these.

"Besides, what should we do now? Zhu Xiaoxiao definitely can't invite you anymore. The excuse is gone. Why don't you keep coming here?"

Ning Shiqian stood up: "I will find a way."

He got out of his seat and was about to leave, and told Qu Ge again: "Don't forget to send flying pigeons to Sang Lin again."

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