Chapter 477 There are some things that cannot be said
The prefect was naturally willing to help Shangguan Wan Ning.
She personally wrote a letter and asked the prefect to send a post courier to rush to the capital.
This place is not too far from the capital. Three days after the letter was sent, Shangguan Yue's close men came all the way and mobilized some people in the nearby area to escort Shangguan Wan Ning back to the capital.
Mu Jingrui dressed up as a soldier and mingled with the team.
He observed along the way and found that there were always forces in the world secretly following him, watching with eager eyes.
But after all, they were the personal bodyguards of the Prime Minister, so they did not dare to be too arrogant and unruly, and the journey was relatively uneventful.
"Miss, we didn't meet the prince along the way. I don't know...if he has returned to the capital."
The leader of the guards followed the carriage on horseback and chatted casually with Guan Wan Ning.
He is Shangguan Yue's confidant and has been with Shangguan Yue for more than ten years, so he is not as reserved as others when getting along with Shangguan Wan Ning.
Shangguan Wan Ning lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside, with a faint smile on her lips.
"I'm also worried about him. Nowadays, no matter in the court or in the world, there are so many people who want his life. He can't beat four hands with two fists. I don't know...if he can cope with it."
Shangguan Wan Ning did not tell the truth to the leader of the guards. She inadvertently looked in the direction of Mu Jingrui out of the corner of her eye and felt very relieved when she saw that he was following the team safely.
At this time, a group of fast horses came galloping forward. The leader of the guards signaled the team to stop, and he stepped forward to block the man's way.
"I have been ordered by Lord Shangguan to report something important to the princess."
Shangguan Wan Ning had an ominous premonition.
She stepped out of the carriage with the help of her grandma and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Your Excellency Shangguan asked his subordinates to tell the princess that a few days ago, Mu Cairen injured the guarding imperial guards and escaped from the palace alone. The emperor did not want to make the matter a big deal, so he did not announce it to the outside world. Your Excellency asked the princess to be more cautious on the way back to Beijing.
pay attention to."
"If you see Mu Cairen, you must persuade her to return to the palace as soon as possible and not linger outside, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
Shangguan Wan Ning was shocked.
She never thought that Mu Jingyan would be so brave and dare to leave the palace privately.
Mu Jingyan didn't leave any room for himself and Xiao Yujue.
"Okay, I get it."
Shangguan Wan Ning returned to her carriage, and her thoughts began to become chaotic.
In the evening, the group stayed at the inn.
Shangguan Wan Ning dismissed everyone and paced back and forth in the room alone.
As the sky grew dark, Mu Jingrui sneaked into Shangguan Wan Ning's room while no one was paying attention.
"Jing Rui, Jing Yan, she..."
"Shh." Mu Jingrui made a gesture of silence. He walked carefully to the wall, put his ear to the wall and listened for a while.
After making sure there was no one next door, he sighed deeply.
"She's too naughty."
Mu Jingyan is now wandering alone, which is adding insult to injury for Mu Jingrui. Not only can he not be able to help him, but he may also be used by others as a bargaining chip against him.
"We can return to the capital tomorrow. I will ask my father to send someone to secretly investigate Xiaoyan's whereabouts. In addition, I will notify Brother Huo and ask him to help find her as well. Don't worry, she will be fine."
How could Mu Jingrui not be worried?
"Jing Rui," Shangguan Wan Ning held Mu Jingrui's hand and leaned on his shoulder, "you have to calm down and wait until you see the emperor to talk about everything. If the misunderstanding between you can be explained clearly, then
Things will be easier to handle."
Mu Jingrui didn't want Shangguan Wan Ning to worry about him. He knew that things would not be that simple, but he still nodded slightly.
"Ning'er, after returning to the capital, I can't go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion with you."
"Why?" Shangguan Wan Ning raised her head and looked at Mu Jingrui, "You can't trust me?"
Mu Jingrui was startled for a moment, and immediately reached out to cover her cheek.
"Fool, I can't trust anyone, and I won't be able to trust you. I won't go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion with you, just in case."
"Everyone in the entire court knows about my relationship with you. If it is as we suspected, the Prime Minister's Mansion must be under surveillance. If your father is implicated because of me, then we really have no chance of making a comeback.
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Shangguan Wan Ning thought about it carefully and it seemed to make sense.
"Then...where are you going? How should I contact you? And, what should I do for you?"
"You have a good rest tonight and I will tell you tomorrow morning."
Shangguan Wan Ning nodded helplessly.
The next morning, Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wanning discussed some details and returned to the team.
In the afternoon, Shangguan Wan Ning returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
She got off the carriage and looked around casually. She found that there were some stalls and vendors in front of the door, and she looked towards the gate from time to time.
It was exactly as Mu Jingrui expected.
These people are so courageous that they dare to set up a stall in front of the Prime Minister's Palace.
"Ning'er."
Upon hearing the news of her daughter's return, Mrs. Shangguan hurried out with her maid and grandma.
"Ning'er, you are finally back."
"Mother." Shangguan Wanning took advantage of the situation and took her mother's arm, "I miss you."
"You are so worried about me. Look, you have lost a lot of weight."
Mrs. Shangguan took her daughter's hand and walked into the house, muttering: "I asked the kitchen to prepare a lot of your favorite food for you. You go to take a bath and change clothes first, and mother will send you to the room in a while."
"Thank you, mother."
Shangguan Wan Ning returned to her room, Putao had made arrangements for her.
She came out of the shower and her mother was waiting in the house.
The mother and daughter ate pastries and chatted about home affairs.
"Mom, is dad at home?"
"There are a lot of things going on in the court recently, it's a mess. Your father can't see anyone all day long and is so busy. I don't know when he will be back today. If you want to find him again, just wait until tomorrow."
Rest and don’t tire yourself out.”
"good."
Shangguan Wan Ning didn't want her mother to worry about her, so she went to bed early to rest at her mother's urging.
She lay on the bed tossing and turning, and finally got dressed and went to her father's study.
She waited until late at night before she heard the housekeeper's voice outside the door, ordering the servants to prepare midnight snacks.
"father."
Shangguan Wan Ning jumped out and rushed out, bumping into Shangguan Yue who was about to enter.
"Hey, look, how come the girl is not calm at all?" Shangguan Yue looked at his daughter covering her forehead and asked with concern, "Does it hurt?"
"I'm fine." Shangguan Wan calmed down, "Dad, why did you come back?"
"You have been waiting for me. Do you have news about Jingrui that you want to tell me?"