C17 Uncle

Ruan Qingge's eyes suddenly lit up. Could it be that she was about to reach the pinnacle of her life just after arriving here? For this amount of money, taking a risk was definitely worth it!

When Liu Yunzheng heard that Ruan Qingge had decided to go to the capital, he was so shocked his mouth could have swallowed an egg. After spending these days together, Liu Yunzheng's image had completely crumbled in Ruan Qingge's mind. She had thought of him as a cold and ruthless bodyguard, but his attempts at keeping a straight face had failed several times recently.

Thinking back to her past life, Ruan Qingge could have called such a guy "little brother" and continued joking without a care: "So, when we get back to the capital, you can go home and get some money, right? With that money, I can help you with the antidote."

"Money, money, money, all day long. You're a duchess, but you smell like a money-grubber," Liu Yunzheng said, furrowing his handsome eyebrows. Being cooped up indoors these days had made his skin even paler. "Aren't you afraid that when you return to the capital, the marquis will look for you, the prince will want to kill you, and the emperor will punish you for running away from your marriage? Your situation will surely cause a stir throughout the capital. Going there is like walking into a lion's den. Besides, do you even know who the Grand Imperial Concubine is?"

"Oh, please," Ruan Qingge waved her hand dismissively, her face full of impatience.

"I’m telling you, don’t block my path to fortune. You kidnapped me, so now we're in this together. No matter who that Grand Imperial Concubine is, there’s no illness I can’t cure. Look at me now, dressed as a man—has anyone noticed I’m a woman these past few days? When the time comes, I’ll disguise myself a bit more and take some voice-altering pills. Even my own mother wouldn’t recognize me, so what are you worried about? But let me warn you, when I return to the capital to cure your poison, if you dare tip off that so-called King Liang, I’ll cut you down immediately!"

Liu Yunzheng, intimidated by Ruan Qingge’s threats and fearing for his life, kept silent.

The two of them, in a whirlwind of activity, took the carriage prepared by the Shen family father and son the next day, bumping along the road to the capital.

Meanwhile, at the Liang King Mansion, the red wedding decorations had long been taken down, restoring the usual solemn and elegant atmosphere. The study door was tightly closed, with a faint scent of water lilies wafting through the air from the incense burner, adding a touch of refined fragrance.

A man in a black robe embroidered with golden patterns of a qilin and python, his hair tied with a black crown, revealed a handsome face with sharp features. His fingers were long and slender, yet strong, holding a thin red booklet. On his index finger, there were faint scars that seemed out of place.

"Shen Jingyuan rushed over with this message, claiming to have found a miracle doctor who’s already in the capital to treat the Royal Mother," Xiao Rongjuan sneered, a hint of mischief playing at the corners of his mouth. "What does this mean? I can't quite figure it out. Isn't he afraid of drawing suspicion from the Emperor?"

The man in black standing by his side, gripping a sword and standing straight as an arrow, tilted his head slightly. "Shen Jingyuan is quite capable. As they say, a wise bird chooses the right tree to nest in. Maybe he's taken a liking to you and is willing to take a gamble."

"Or perhaps he's just blind to the political landscape here, foolishly trying to curry favor."

Xiao Rongjuan coldly dropped the comment, letting the red note slip from his fingers onto the desk. "Whether he's clever or just plain stupid, I'll find out soon enough. Have you heard any news about the Anyang County Princess lately?"

Mentioning her, Xiao Rongjuan frowned slightly. He had never met the rumored simpleton, Ruan Qingge, but if lineage was considered, as the daughter of the Grand Imperial Princess, she should technically call him uncle.