Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 955 - 953_1

Chapter 955: Chapter 953_1

"Then I will go back and tell Ruixi to make a trip to Nangong Country." The Princess Consort An was anxious at this moment. If she knew the Nangong Crown Prince would leave so soon, she would never let her daughter marry him no matter what!

Isn’t this harming her daughter’s life?!

"Good! At this moment, it should be her family who stands up for her! Xuanyi is also over there, let Ruixi go and find him, and the two brothers can discuss a plan together."

"Good!" Because Shangguan Wanru married a prince from another country, which involves diplomatic relations between the two countries, Princess Consort An had to report the situation to the Emperor and Empress immediately after receiving the news. If not for this, they would have arranged for someone to go there immediately after receiving the news!

However, hearing that Shangguan Xuanyi was also in the South, Princess Consort An thought that the situation could be much easier, and her daughter should be able to return.

So, Shangguan Ruixi took the elite soldiers and hidden guards from Wang Mansion and rushed to Nangong Country overnight.

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Since rescuing Shangguan Wanru would not be possible until more than two months later, the plan to return to the Imperial Capital was immediately postponed, so they stayed here under the pretext of rebuilding Wanli Shitang.

Every day, boats full of supplies would be transported to Wanli Shitang from the sea. The Wanli Shitang had many islands of all sizes. After discussing with Shangguan Xuanyi, Xiao’er planned to open several islands here as military bases for soldier training.

Additionally, this island would also provide a stop for more fishermen after fishing and, if anyone wished, could also attempt to cultivate marine products in the sea, like shrimp, crab, sea cucumber, shellfish, algae, etc.

In short, Wanli Shitang is a treasure island. Apart from the rich marine resources, the mineral resources and oil and gas resources in this sea area also are abundant. Although they cannot be exploited at present, it is good to leave them for future generations.

The only regret was that although the area had expanded, the available freshwater was scarce, and the amount directly suitable for drinking was even less, which limited its development. But having it was better than not having it at all, and sometimes they could get by just by collecting rainwater.

Although providing freshwater was still a bit of a hassle, if they didn’t overcome this small problem, bigger problems would arise in the future! Therefore, this difficulty could be ignored.

Shangguan Xuanyi and Xiao’er were busy running around various islands every day, consulting with General Di, and receiving everyone’s opinions to make maximum use of the islands.

Time flew quickly, and the New Year was about to come. Thus, the two of them celebrated the New Year on the island with the soldiers. After New Year, on the first day after the Lantern Festival, Jingrui brought Shangguan Ruixi and his people over.

Because of Shangguan Wanru’s situation, Shangguan Ruixi also spent his year on the road.

"You arrived so soon? Did you hurried over as soon as you received the news?" Xiao’er asked Shangguan Ruixi who looked scruffy.

Shangguan Ruixi nodded: "My father and mother are worried, I’m also worried, so I came directly. Was the tragedy with the Nangong Crown Prince an accident?"

"We sent someone to secretly investigate, and the news we got was that it was an accident. Because at that time, the Nangong Crown Prince was commanding soldiers to save people, he only went into that half-collapsed room to save people after hearing a child’s cry. There was no one around the room at that time. As for the actual situation, we need to find the Nangong Crown Prince’s loyal followers to ask for a clear explanation before making a decision." Xiao’er had a suspicion in her mind, but with things already at this stage, what use was knowing the truth? Nothing could change the fact now, so all that was left was to expose the truth to everyone and irk a certain individual!

Gong Qinghua’s coronation ceremony was also held. Even if it wasn’t held, they were not citizens of Nangong Country, and had no influence in Nangong Country. Apart from taking Shangguan Wanru away, it was impossible to help her son snatch the throne.

"Let’s set off for Nangong Country tomorrow!" Shangguan Ruixi couldn’t wait any longer.

"I was thinking the same." They had also planned to set off tomorrow.

That night, three shadows evaded everyone’s eyes and arrived not far from the Shengxuan Palace. No, it should be Shengxuan Palace now, not the prince’s residence.

The mansion was surrounded by people watching in secret all around. Xiao’er and the others could not even get close.

The three of them could only stay in a dark corner farther away, observing for a whole night, and they couldn’t find a chance to get close.

"Let’s find a chance tomorrow. Let’s watch secretly for a few days first. If we can’t take them away secretly, we can only do it openly." Gong Qinghua’s mansion was guarded so tightly, they were not actually invisible, so how could they get in secretly?

Shangguan Ruixi nodded; this was their only option.

Coming next, on the second and third day, they observed for another two days, and found out that the mansion’s buyer would leave the residence at the same time every morning to purchase the day’s food.

On the fourth day, Xiao’er disguised the two as the mansion’s buyers. They were simply more effective than turning into ashes!

Shangguan Ruixi marveled at Xiao’er’s miraculous skill after seeing his completely transformed self.

"You two are too tall. You can’t stand up when you enter the mansion tomorrow, just sit on the cart and go inside."

Both of them were significantly taller than those who came out for shopping, unfortunately, it was impossible to alter their height, otherwise, it would have been perfect.

The three of them arrived at the small path that the mansion’s buyers must pass through every day. And they knocked out the three buyers, one each.

They hit their sleep acupoints, and found a deserted, ruined temple, where they left them. Then they quickly changed clothes.

Xiao’er’s original plan was to take off the clothes of the three buyers and directly put them on.

But Shangguan Xuanyi absolutely refused on any grounds! What a joke! No matter what, he wouldn’t allow Xiao’er to wear clothes that other men had worn!

Xiao’er was helpless, so she could only make two sets of clothes overnight following their style.

"Why are your clothes all new, but I have to wear the clothes taken off from them?" Shangguan Ruixi was dissatisfied.

This clothes were full of the foul smell of the servant’s sweat, and they were also half a length short. He knew that his appearance was ridiculous without even looking in a mirror!

"Because there’s not enough time to make three sets! You have to endure it, Your Highness! It won’t be long before you can take it off!" Seeing his comical appearance, Xiao’er used extraordinary self-control not to laugh out loud.

Shangguan Ruixi had no choice! Really, not having a woman by his side makes a difference, without Yijin by his side, he has become an unloved person!

"Let’s go, don’t waste time!" The sooner it was over, the sooner he could get out of these clothes! Shangguan Ruixi took big steps towards the three-wheeled cart used by the mansion for shopping and sat in the driver’s position.

Shangguan Xuanyi and Xiao’er were forced to sit with the meat and vegetables.

But thankfully, after the makeup, they successfully entered the Xuan King Mansion.

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