Yan Shiba

[Yan Shiba]

The prince of Beijing, of course, can't sleep in the woodshed.

And Xing Yusheng was very happy to invite Su Liang to visit, Ning Jing was just a by-product.

When he was about to leave, he met Aunt Bai, who asked when Su Liang would be back, and Su Liang said he would be back in two or three days.

Fearing that someone would come to steal at home, Ning Jing and Su Liang each took a box with them.

After the carriage left Sujia Village, Xing Yusheng asked Ning Jing, "Did you send the people from Xunyang City away?"

Ning Jing was reading a book, and it was Su Liang who answered, "Gone. I wanted five thousand taels of gold to let him go, but he only brought five thousand taels of silver notes, and went back to get it."

Xing Yusheng's mouth twitched slightly, "It seems like you held Ning Jing hostage. If you really brought it, would you let him go?"

"They didn't really want to take Ning Jing home, so naturally they wouldn't really give that much money. Anyway, it can't be settled amicably, so it's better to extort some money to spend." Su Liang smiled.

Xing Yusheng coughed lightly, "If you are short of money, you might as well tell me."

"I am not short of money. Blackmailing the Ning family is a pleasure." Su Liang said.

Xing Yusheng glanced at Ning Jing, who seemed to be indifferent, and sighed, "You are so good to him."

Su Liang knew that Xing Yusheng misunderstood that she was hostile to the Ning family because Ning Jing was expelled from the house, but in fact, this time it was because Zhao Ming had the intention to kill Ning Jing first, and she just fought back a little.

No explanation is needed.

Ning Jing was reading a book all the way, and Xing Yusheng found a topic to chat with Su Liang.

Xing Yusheng was surprised to learn that Su Liang had lost his memory and forgot everything in the capital, "Then your medical skills..."

"I just lost part of my memory, not turned into a fool." Su Liang said.

Xing Yusheng sighed slightly, "If you want to know what happened in the past, I can send someone to the capital to investigate and tell you."

"That's great, thank you." Su Liang did not refuse.

This matter is very important. Although she thinks she is not the original owner, no one knows except Ning Jing, and she cannot tell anyone.

Since we can only use our current identity, we must learn as much as possible about the people and things related to this identity, so as to avoid unexpected situations.

And the things that can be found are not secrets.

Qi Yan, who was driving the carriage, said, "My Lord, I am going to the capital? Investigate Miss Su's past and ask about the news of Master Gu!"

Su Liang was surprised when he heard this and subconsciously looked at Ning Jing.

His expression did not change at all, and he was still focused on the book in his hand.

Xing Yusheng's face suddenly sank, "Let's talk about it when we get back."

Qi Jun frowned and signaled Qi Yan to shut up.

Gu Ling is a wanted criminal by the court. Qi Yan said it so casually. At first glance, Xing Yusheng and Gu Ling seem to be in the same group, but in fact they don't know each other at all.

It was only because of an intersection between the late Princess Qin of Beijing and Gu Ling many years ago that Xing Yusheng began to pay attention to Gu Ling's news.

Although Su Liang saved Xing Yusheng's life, he admired her and wanted to be friends with her, but it was far from the point of absolute trust, so it was not good to talk too much with a stranger.

Qi Yan has always been outspoken, and now he realized that he had said the wrong thing, so he didn't dare to speak again along the way.

Xing Yusheng was afraid that the more she explained, the more she made things worse, so she didn't explain, pretending to be tired and closed her eyes to sleep.

The three words "Gu Shizi" made Su Liang remember, and she intuitively felt that it was related to Ning Jing.

The carriage entered Qiu Ming Villa, and Xing Yusheng arranged for Su Liang and Ning Jing to live directly in the quiet courtyard with hot springs.

Knowing that they had not yet consummated their marriage, two adjacent rooms were prepared.

Old Lady Xing was old, and Xing Yusheng was in poor health. The hot springs in the villa were usually not used, so they had to be cleaned up first and could only be soaked tomorrow.

Soaking in the hot spring was just an excuse for Su Liang, and she didn't care about it.

When she saw Old Lady Xing again, she thought Su Liang had changed his mind and came to her house, so she was very warm.

Knowing that Su Liang just wanted to take a hot spring bath, Old Lady Xing could not hide her disappointment and told her to have fun and not to be restrained.

…

Qi Yan knelt in front of Xing Yusheng, and it was Qi Jun who scolded him, "Dad has said so many times that trouble comes from the mouth. If you keep talking without restraint and get caught by someone when you return to the palace, it will only cause big trouble for the master!"

"Enough." Xing Yusheng frowned, "Since Su Liang agreed to let me investigate her past, she also trusts me. I believe she won't do anything about what you said today."

"But, there is still Mr. Ning..." Qi Yan's face was ugly.

Xing Yusheng looked inexplicable, "I can't see through it, but Su Liang likes him so much, she should believe in his character."

Qi Yan said weakly, "What if Miss Su is just greedy for Mr. Ning's beauty..."

"Didn't you say that Ning Jing's appearance is far inferior to mine?" Xing Yusheng snorted.

Qi Jun kicked Qi Yan and told him to shut up.

"Whether it's Su Liang's matter or Gu Ling's news, we can't let more people know. Which of you two..." Xing Yusheng looked at Qi Jun.

Qi Jun hurriedly said, "My lord, let my brother go! He's been to the capital and is good at getting information!"

Qi Yan was shocked, and then he heard Qi Jun continue, "I'm worried about him staying to take care of my lord."

Xing Yusheng looked at the two brothers who had a fight, and sighed, "Deduct your monthly salary for three months."

...

"To reply to the old lady, Mr. Ning is reading a book, and Mrs. Ning is writing." The maid who went to deliver tea and snacks came back to report.

Old Lady Xing nodded, "It's great to be motivated. Yu'er, you have been in poor health these years, and you don't interact with outsiders and don't make any friends. Since Ning Jing plans to take the imperial examination, and Su Liang's medical skills are so powerful, you can win them over to help you."

Xing Yusheng sighed, "Grandma, they saved my life first, and it's not too much to repay them. How can you use them?"

Old Lady Xing shook her head, "That's too much. Ning Jing wants to make a name for himself, you can help him, and he will help you in the future, this is mutual achievement."

"Let's not talk about him. I can't do anything to help Su Liang." Xing Yusheng said. Finding out information is a small matter.

"If she wants to be with Ning Jing for a long time, they are one." Old Lady Xing said.

Xing Yusheng still disagreed, "Ning Jing can participate in the imperial examination in a foreign place. It is the medical fee that Su Liang saved my life. How can it be considered a benefit I gave him? If he passes the exam, it is also based on his own ability."

"You are still too young and like to be serious. You will know in the future that grandma is doing it for your own good. I have sent someone back to the palace to get all the medical books in my collection and give them to Su Liang." Old Lady Xing said.

Xing Yusheng knew that Old Lady Xing had a purpose, but he certainly supported the gift of books itself, and didn't say anything more.

...

After dinner, Su Liang took the initiative to propose that Ning Jing play a few games with Xing Yusheng.

Because she and Ning Jing both suspected that someone was going to assassinate Xing Yusheng, the crisis was very likely to happen at night, but they didn't live close to Xing Yusheng, so it was inconvenient to protect him.

"Of course." Xing Yusheng was thinking this.

Ning Jing shook his head, "I'm tired."

Xing Yusheng, who was really in poor health and needed to go to bed early, was used to Ning Jing not giving face...

Ning Jing politely declined Xing Yusheng's offer to send someone to send her back, and went back to her residence with Su Liang, holding a lantern.

"Are you going to go secretly?" Su Liang asked in a low voice.

"Or else, play chess with him until the hour of midnight, and say I don't want to leave, and sleep with him?" Ning Jing asked back.

Su Liang imagined the scene of Ning Jing and Xing Yusheng sleeping together, and couldn't help laughing, "Why not?"

Ning Jing paused, frowned and looked at Su Liang with interest, "No matter what you are thinking, stop."

...

It was late at night, and the cold wind was bleak.

A black shadow had just entered Qiu Ming Villa not long ago, and was stopped by someone.

"Yan Shiba?" A cold and indifferent male voice.

"Who are you?" A slightly hoarse young female voice.

"Ning Jing." Ning Jing walked out of the shadows and exposed herself in the moonlight.

The black-clothed man's eyes narrowed, "Impossible!"

"Ning Yao must have offered the highest price to buy my life. You accidentally killed the wrong person. According to the rules of Yanyun Tower, your death is approaching." Ning Jing looked at the black-clothed man, "I am no longer your mission. Killing Xing Yusheng can't save you. Run for your life."

The black-clothed man snorted coldly, "It seems that there is a traitor in Yanyun Tower, otherwise why would you happen to hide and wait for me here! I won't kill you tonight, I will catch you and take you back to see my adoptive father to atone for my sins!"

Ning Jing flew away and led the black-clothed man out of the villa.

...

Su Liang put down his pen and yawned.

The candlelight flickered, and Ning Jing jumped in from the open window.

"So fast, solved?" Su Liang asked.

"I think so." Ning Jing said.

"Where is the killer?" Su Liang saw that Ning Jing's clothes were torn, but there was no blood.

"He ran away." Ning Jing said.

Su Liang frowned, "Will he come back again?"

Ning Jing told Su Liang about Yanyun Tower and the killer Yan Shiba who has become famous in the past two years.

Su Liang was stunned, "The last time I went to kill you, I mistakenly killed Yan Feng, the 'iron spike'? It was a woman?"

Ning Jing nodded, "She failed in her mission. The next person to kill me and Xing Yusheng is Yan Sui, the owner of Yanyun Tower."

Su Liang's heart moved, "You deliberately let Yan Shiba go because Yan Sui would kill her. It would be best if she and Yan Sui were both injured? What if she can make Yan Sui make an exception?"

Ning Jing's expression was indifferent, "Talking about feelings with someone who makes money by killing people is like Old Lady Xing wanting someone like you to be a concubine. It's a fantasy."

Su Liang coughed lightly, "This metaphor is very appropriate. If Yan Sui comes, can you replace him as the leader of the assassins if you kill him?"

The candlelight flickered, Su Liang's fair face was slightly raised, and her almond eyes were smiling, not hiding her little expectations.

Ning Jing turned around, "Go to sleep, dreams have everything."