"Squeak."

The door was pushed open, and a slender and tall figure walked in, placing the soup in his hand on the table.

"woke up?"

"Jing Rui? Is it really you?"

A bright smile appeared on Shangguan Wan Ning's lips. She hurriedly got out of bed and looked at him carefully. "I thought it was an illusion before I fainted. By the way, why are you there?"

When Mu Jingrui saw Shangguan Wan Ning's smile, ripples appeared in his heart. He suppressed the joy and avoided her gaze as if nothing had happened but with a guilty conscience.

He followed Xiao Yujue back to the city. In order to protect Xiao Yujue's safety, he paid special attention to the situation on the streets.

The road section of Zuixian Tower was suitable for an ambush attack. When he was looking around, he inadvertently saw Lutong sticking his head out and looking around.

Although she was disguised as a man, Mu Jingrui recognized her at a glance.

He immediately thought that Shangguan Wan Ning was among them, and after telling his men to protect Xiao Yujue, he quietly entered the Zuixian Tower. Only then did he learn from Lu Tong that Shangguan Wan Ning had followed the stranger.

Fortunately, Mu Jingrui made the decisive decision and chased him out, otherwise...

Thinking that Shangguan Wan Ning was almost strangled to death, a chill surged through his heart, and he is still a little scared to this day.

"Drink the soup and I'll take you back later."

Mu Jingrui's face was expressionless, and Shangguan Wanning was used to his indifference, so she sat down and took a sip of the soup.

Sweet is her favorite taste.

Shangguan Wan Ning suddenly remembered that in the last life, he kept her close to him. Although he did not say any warm words, he took her preferences into account in everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Looking back now...

Perhaps, he was taking care of her and protecting her in his own way.

"Jing Rui, where is the person I'm following?"

"I killed."

Shangguan Wan Ning was startled.

Murder, coming from Mu Jingrui's mouth, turned out to be so calm and gentle.

"He must die."

Seemingly sensing Shangguan Wan Ning's unbearability, Mu Jingrui explained: "This man is Taifu Sun's attendant. I met him once when His Highness the Crown Prince visited Taifu Sun's house. I'm not sure if he still remembers it.

Remember me. Just in case, he must die."

Shangguan Wan Ning's hand holding the spoon trembled slightly. She took a deep breath and soon let go.

This is originally a world of the weak and the strong. In the struggle for imperial power, you either win or lose, and the rewards and costs are life and death.

If a person does not serve himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.

Shangguan Wan Ning's eyes were a little colder and she asked: "Taifu Sun's people are with Concubine Liu Guifei's personal eunuch. From this, it seems... Taifu Sun has already sided with the second prince."

"It shouldn't be wrong. The last time I followed Sun Jinyao, I suspected that the Sun family was related to the assassination of the prince."

Shangguan Wan Ning frowned slightly, which reminded her of another thing.

She remembers many things from her previous life very clearly.

Taifu Sun was the teacher of Xiao Yujue and Xiao Zhenting, but in the previous life, Taifu Sun seemed to have a special preference for Xiao Zhenting.

The reason why the emperor liked Xiao Zhenting better than Xiao Yujue was largely because Taifu Sun tried his best to praise him in front of the emperor.

In addition, Taifu Sun always declared to the outside world that Xiao Zhenting was smart and Xiao Yujue had mediocre qualifications, which led some ministers in the court to tilt the balance to Xiao Zhenting's side.

"Why... Taifu Sun likes the second prince so much?"

"Probably to consolidate his status and power." Mu Jingrui didn't want Shangguan Wanning to get too involved in the political struggle, so he changed the subject and asked, "What's the matter with the injury on the head?"

Only then did Shangguan Wan Ning remember that she was still holding gauze on her forehead.

She subconsciously touched the wound lightly and showed a meaningful smile. "I bumped it accidentally. It's okay. It will be fine soon."

The snake that gave her nightmares for several nights appeared again in her mind.

Now that Mu Jingrui is back, she has nothing to worry about for the time being, so... let's take good care of the "family thieves".

Shangguan Wan Ning picked up the bowl and drank the soup. "It's time for me to go back."

"Let's go."

Mu Jingrui was planning to send Shangguan Wan Ning back and then go to the Sun Mansion to check. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Shangguan Wan Ning leaning towards him.

He hurriedly reached out to pick it up.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know why, but my head is still dizzy." Shangguan Wan Ning's face was pressed against Mu Jingrui's chest, and the aura on his body made her feel like a deer.

Mu Jingrui frowned. "You were injured by Zhang Feng. Although I used kung fu to heal your injury, you have no martial arts foundation. I'm afraid you will need a few more days of rest to recover."

"Then what should I do now? How can I go back?"

Shangguan Wan Ning is a little anxious. If she doesn't return to Zuixian Tower, Lu Tong will probably go crazy.

Mu Jingrui picked up Shangguan Wan Ning in a hug.

"Brother, I..."

Mu Jingyan opened the door excitedly and came in. At a glance, he saw a man in his brother's arms, and the two of them behaved intimately.

She was stunned.

After a long time, Mu Jingyan came to his senses, his face turned red and he stamped his feet angrily.

"Brother, you are the only male left in the Mu family. How could you... If your parents know what they are doing, they will be very sad."

"What are you talking about?" Mu Jingrui looked puzzled at his sister's gradually red eyes.

He just hugged Shangguan Wan Ning, which was not a treasonous thing. Originally, she was his fiancée, and sooner or later she would also be his.

"You can do it for yourself. If...if you don't change, I won't recognize you as my brother."

After Mu Jingyan finished speaking, he turned around and ran out.

"Xiaoyan..."

Mu Jingrui chased after two steps, looked at Shangguan Wan Ning in his arms and chose to give up.

Seeing his confused and anxious look, Shangguan Wan Ning couldn't help but chuckle.

Now, even in the future, the God of War who can make everyone fearful is so nervous, there will only be one Mu Jingyan.

"This girl, I don't know what's wrong..."

"She thought you liked men, so of course she was nervous."

When Shangguan Wan Ning made the point, Mu Jingrui suddenly realized it and couldn't laugh or cry.

He lowered his head and looked at Shangguan Wan Ning, who was dressed in men's clothes in his arms, but still couldn't hide her stunning appearance, and his heart was filled with excitement.

He secretly took a deep breath, carried Shangguan Wan Ning over the wall and left, sent her back to Zuixian Tower, and secretly escorted her and Lu Tong back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Shangguan Wan Ning changed back into women's clothes and sat in front of the dressing mirror trying to recall every detail of the day she fell into the water.

A slightly unfamiliar face appeared in front of me.
Chapter completed!