Chapter two hundred and sixty talk about cooperation
The eldest princess came to the Prince of Qin's Mansion in the name of visiting Ling Zhiru.
At this time, Shangguan Wan Ning was still wanted by the court. In order to hide her identity from others, she disguised herself as the maid of the eldest princess and blended in with the many maids with her head lowered, but she was not that conspicuous.
While the eldest princess and Ling Zhiru were chatting in the garden, Shangguan Wanning was about to leave quietly when she saw Ling Zhiru's personal nanny walking over.
"Princess Qi, the concubine fainted."
Ling Zhiru paused, put down the cup in her hand impatiently, and scolded: "If you faint, you'll faint. What are you talking to me for? I'm so annoying."
"What's going on?" the eldest princess asked softly.
"Oh! Auntie, I really envy you. You are the only woman in the house. Unlike me... that Shangguan Xiaoxiao, I get angry when I see her. She usually acts coquettishly and flatters in front of the prince."
"I disdain to use such despicable means, otherwise, it would be her turn to hang out in front of the prince. Now, she can't even save the prince's bloodline, and she wants to beg the prince to let her father go. If the prince doesn't agree, she just stays in the study.
She can't kneel down at the door. It's ridiculous, who cares about her."
Ling Zhiru said, with a proud look on her raised eyebrows.
When she learned that Shangguan Xiaoxiao had been kneeling at the door of Xiao Zhenting's study all day and night, but Xiao Zhenting ignored her, she was extremely happy.
Shangguan Wan Ning frowned slightly and sighed secretly.
Sure enough, as Li Siniang said, Shangguan Xiaoxiao's life in Prince Qin's Mansion was not easy.
However, she still had some conscience and wanted to plead for her father.
"Auntie," Ling Zhiru leaned towards the eldest princess and lowered her voice and asked, "The prince-in-law is very obedient to you. Can you teach me how you do it?"
"Want to know?" The eldest princess looked at Ling Zhiru with a mysterious smile.
Ling Zhiru nodded repeatedly.
Shangguan Wan Ning saw the eldest princess secretly making a gesture to her. She knew the time was right and walked away quietly.
She tried her best to avoid the maids and guards in the mansion and walked towards Xiao Zhenting's study.
When she passed the corner of the corridor, she saw two servants carrying Shangguan Xiaoxiao passing in front of her.
Shangguan Xiaoxiao half-closed her eyes and fell into a semi-conscious state, still mumbling something to herself.
Although it was her own fault that Shangguan Xiaoxiao ended up like this, Shangguan Wanning still felt a little uncomfortable.
She took a deep breath to calm down her emotions and came to the door of Xiao Zhenting's study.
How do I open my mouth when I go in soon?
Shangguan Wan Ning hesitated and did not knock on the door.
"Are you going in or not?"
Xiao Zhenting's voice came from behind, and Shangguan Wanning was startled. The moment she turned around, she felt a tightness in her waist.
Xiao Zhenting hugged her, pushed her back, pushed her into the study and quickly closed the door.
He wrapped Shangguan Wan Ning in his arms, leaned her back against the door, and stared at her quietly.
Shangguan Wan Ning's heartbeat accelerated, and she secretly clenched her fists, trying her best to hold back.
After a long time, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Zhenting's lips.
"You are so brave. There are people looking for you everywhere now. How dare you come to my house?"
Shangguan Wan Ning smiled sweetly and gently shook off Xiao Zhenting's hand.
"Didn't the prince send people everywhere to look for me? So, I came."
Xiao Zhenting looked at Shangguan Wan Ning. There was something about this woman that really made him want to stop.
"Then..." Xiao Zhenting stretched out his arms, hugged Shangguan Wanning into his arms, lifted her chin and moved closer, "Finally, you came to beg me."
Shangguan Wan Ning reached out and covered Xiao Zhenting's mouth, neither humble nor overbearing.
"I think you have misunderstood, Your Majesty. I am not here to beg you, but to discuss cooperation with you."
"Cooperation?" Xiao Zhenting laughed, "Given the current situation of your Shangguan family, why do you talk to me about cooperation?"
"My lord, can you let go first?"
Shangguan Wan Ning really couldn't stand the feeling of leaning in Xiao Zhenting's arms.
Xiao Zhenting hesitated slightly, then let go of Shangguan Wan Ning, and took a few steps back to keep his distance from her.
"My father is the prime minister of the dynasty, and many of the important ministers in the dynasty are his disciples. You know his power in the court better than I do. As long as you are willing to let my father go this time, he will be your support and help you in the future.
Ascend to the throne."
Xiao Zhenting did not answer, but looked at Shangguan Wan Ning intently.
Shangguan Wan Ning's palms broke out with cold sweat. She secretly took a deep breath and said something meaningful.
"My lord, you should know that the person who helped you succeed is my father."
Xiao Zhenting's eyes were a little more probing. He was silent for a long time and said quietly: "Last time, I asked someone to give you the flowers from the other side of the world. Why didn't you accept them? Don't you like them?"
Shangguan Wan Ning's heart beat even harder.
"No, I like it very much, but... the time has not come yet."
An enigmatic smile appeared on Xiao Zhenting's face.
"Ning'er, originally you and I were in love, but halfway through, you fell in love with someone else and became closely associated with that boy Mu Jingrui. Now, the Shangguan family is in trouble, and you want me to let your father go. But, how can you follow me?
Promise that your father will cooperate with me after he comes out?"
"I can marry you to show my sincerity."
Shangguan Wanning's words made Xiao Zhenting's smile gradually solidify on his face.
"really?"
"Never break your promise."
"Okay, then I'll collect a little deposit first."
Xiao Zhenting said, rushed over and pressed Shangguan Wan Ning against the wall again, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Don't... let go..." Shangguan Wan Ning struggled desperately, trying to push Xiao Zhenting away.
"I want to see your sincerity and cooperate with me, first become my woman."
Shangguan Wan Ning's face turned pale. She took out the silver needle she had prepared in advance and pierced Xiao Zhenting's neck.
A sharp pain made Xiao Zhenting tremble all over. He raised his hand and slapped Shangguan Wan Ning on the face.
Shangguan Wan Ning stumbled a few times before she managed to stabilize her body, half of her cheeks quickly swelled.
Xiao Zhenting covered his neck and glared angrily at Shangguan Wan Ning.
"It seems that you have no sincerity in cooperating."
"No, Your Majesty, I want to cooperate with you. And in the current situation, I have no choice but you. However, Your Majesty has not agreed to marry me yet, so I naturally want to keep my innocence. Isn't it wrong?
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Shangguan Wan Ning's attitude was firm, and Xiao Zhenting slowly calmed down.
"You know best how I feel about you, why wouldn't I agree?"
"No, I have to confirm with you, Your Majesty. I am talking about my wife, not my concubine."
Xiao Zhenting was stunned and frowned slightly.
"You mean, you want to be Princess Qin?"
"That's right. If I, Shangguan Wan Ning, want to get married, it must be done by a clear matchmaker, with three rules and six etiquettes. I don't want to be like Xiao Xiao, who will be bullied by Ling Zhiru after getting married, and my life will be in danger at any time."