Chapter 173: Let him in!

"Let him come in." At that moment a soft voice came from inside the gate; the light was off, the voice was also very soft, as if afraid to disturb the night's tranquility.

"Yes!"

An San glanced warily at that person, but still obeyed the order, stepping back directly to let that person enter the courtyard.

"Go to the study." Jiang Yunchu spoke, wearing white clothes with the sash a bit messy, obviously just gotten up and hadn't had time to tidy.

She walked ahead; compared to an ordinary woman, her height was not considered short.

But compared to me, her head only reaches my chin.

That person let out a muffled laugh.

Jiang Yunchu turned her head to glance at him, then said nothing.

No one told her that Ning Chengyan was a lunatic, right? Could it be that this person is only a lunatic at midnight?

Standing around doing nothing, what a joke!

"An San, guard well, don't let anyone approach." After letting Ning Chengyan enter the study, Jiang Yunchu added a warning to An San.

An San had already moved to a dark spot, shifted slightly, and Jiang Yunchu immediately knew he had understood.

She closed the door, then looked toward the man opposite.

Ning Chengyan pulled down his black face cloth, looking at the calm woman; his arrival seemed to bring her no panic, nor any emotion.

"Anything?"

That faint er-hua accent, along with the slightly raised brow tails, gave off an air of nonchalance.

Even after entering the study, she didn't light a lamp, just casually found a stool and sat down.

Ning Chengyan looked at her and couldn't help smiling; he really wondered when his young princess consort would ever show a panicked expression.

"The manor I sent Fang Yun Dong to might have some problems." Ning Chengyan didn't beat around the bush, speaking directly.

Now she is in the light, he is in the dark.

Only if they cooperate can they get out.

Over the years he hasn't never sneaked into the capital, but returning to the Regent Prince's Manor is the first time.

"Oh? Who does the manor head belong to?"

Jiang Yunchu said this, then suddenly remembered something…

Earlier I opened a space fragment, then opened a space, and then…

Good grief, how could she forget something so important? Forgetting the money is one thing, but those letters, handled by Gui Shui, were completely forgotten, lost to the clouds.

……

"We still don't know, but the people behind him are likely related to another country." Ning Chengyan said this, his voice also sinking a bit.

If the Young Princess Consort hadn't taken over the manor, it would still be in the hands of the birth mother, who wouldn't care about these things at all, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

Even the total annihilation of the Regent Prince's Manor is possible.

Even the imperial elder brother might not be able to protect them.

"Another country?"

Jiang Yunchu closed her eyes, her fingers continuously tapping her palm; a hush fell in the air, with no sound at all.

Ning Chengyan's night vision is good; he can clearly see her pale pink lips, her proudly perked small nose, and the large eyes shaded over; her eyes show little emotional fluctuation, like holding a pool of spring water, making one feel as if sinking into them at a glance.

"Wrong!"

Jiang Yunchu suddenly opened her eyes.

Ning Chengyan's just‑momentary stunned expression immediately returned to normal; he gave a light cough, and Jiang Yunchu didn't notice his abnormality.

"How is it wrong?"

Jiang Yunchu smiled, "The people behind him may be related to another country, but this manor head surely doesn't know."

"The person who placed him in the manor probably doesn't know either."

Not long ago, she carefully considered the manor's information and the manor head's information.

These are all recorded, but some are true, some false.

That manor head fled; Jiang Yunchu specifically had people investigate his identity and some things that are usually hard to find.

But that information was hidden extremely well; even the Night Guards could only uncover limited details.

If it's another country…

They don't yet have that capability; achieving this in the capital of Da Ning must be done by Da Ning people.

Moreover, that person's identity is probably not simple.

"Are you saying cooperation or being used?" Ning Chengyan thought, following her line of thought, then asked.

Jiang Yunchu nodded, "The possibility is somewhat high."

"They're quite good at scheming; this is preparation in case things are exposed, letting the manor take the blame!"

What grudge, what resentment, could drive someone to such lengths?

The first thing she thought of was the Cao Clan.

But thinking of that Cao Clan member's intelligence, it seems… not enough!

Ning Chengyan nodded; if not discovered, they profit; if discovered, letting the manor take the fall is indeed a two‑birds‑one‑stone move.

If the manor head knew this, he wouldn't secretly open land or let those tenants suffer terribly; since it's a cover‑up, however it's concealed is fine—there's no need to attract the master family's attention.

"That's the reasoning." Ning Chengyan agreed.

"What did you find in that manor?" Jiang Yunchu asked directly.

Ning Chengyan looked at his young princess consort, seeing her eyes full of wisdom and thought, and unconsciously smiled.

Fortunately, his young princess consort is Jiang Yunchu.

He thought, if it weren't for Jiang Yunchu, would he still appear before people?

No, he won't!

His identity is hidden, for the sake of Da Ning.

Apart from his wholehearted trust, he won't appear before people—not even his mother consort knows he's alive.

I don't know since when……

Was it when she saved Jiang Shier?

Was it when she lay on the wooden bed, her face deathly pale?

Or was it when she told the twelve children that when one war god falls, countless war gods rise?

Or……

Was it when she was drenched in blood, gripping her sword with firm resolve, her back straight?

He only knew that her image gradually became clear in his heart, gradually changed, gradually made him believe—him, who was always cautious, appearing before her.

"What are you daydreaming about?" Jiang Yunchu asked, dissatisfied.

"We're discussing matters—why did it suddenly crash? Do we need to restart?"

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Ning Chengyan glanced at her impatient expression, helplessly rubbing his own nose.

"We found a large amount of grain in the back mountains—not just from the manor; the yield of that manor, I and Fang Yun Dong have tallied, and there hasn't been this much storage in ten years."

Ten years……

One can see how much the stored grain has amounted to.

Jiang Yunchu's heart skipped a beat; she also secretly felt relieved—thank goodness she went to Ningguang Peak and discovered that strange manor, thank goodness she went for water when she was thirsty.

Otherwise, if this came to light, everyone in the Regent Prince's Manor would shout to beat them.

Betraying the nation and the people is unforgivable; even His Majesty must pacify public anger and cannot avoid dealing with them.

What a vicious person!

"Your people need to be careful—the farm manager has gone missing, and we can't find him now; if he reports to those behind the scenes, that lot might target you."

"Your identity still shouldn't be exposed for now."

"Moreover, what is the purpose of that grain? Shipping it abroad? Or……"

Jiang Yunchu's eyes flickered a few times, and Ning Chengyan also understood.