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However, Ming Yuning did not want to bring up what happened last night again, he frowned and said perfunctorily, "Mother, I'm fine, don't ask anymore, I need to quickly return to the courtyard to change my clothes, if father, grandfather, grandmother and the others were to see, it would not be good."

Hearing his words made sense to Meier, and seeing that he really didn't want to mention it, she decided not to pursue this line of questioning.

Seeing that, Ming Yuning immediately ran towards the corner of the wall towards his courtyard, specially looking for a good hiding spot along the way, afraid that Mu and the others would see him.

Seeing Ming Yuning like that, Meier was no longer in the mood to do anything else. She stood in her original position for a while, and then quickly chased after Ming Yuning.

In the past few days, she had been busy fighting with Ming Yuchen, so she did not pay too much attention to Ming Yuning, but from what she had observed recently, Ming Yuchen and Ming Yuchen's relationship was not bad, and after returning to the residence, the two of them got closer and closer.

This was an enormous threat to Ming Yuning.

Although Ming Jinmo was currently a Noble Heir, that was only for a short period of time. As long as Ming Chengyan was still alive, he could only be a Noble Heir.

The palace.

Today was Su Zongwen's first day of office. He had been sitting in the carriage since early in the morning, teaching the young princes and princesses in the palace.

Although it was the first day of his term, the whole morning went by without any unpleasantness. The princes were very obedient.

Noon.

After Su Zongwen finished his lessons, he prepared to return home. Before he even left the palace, he saw a young eunuch walking over anxiously.

"This servant greets Scholar Su, here to pay his respects." The eunuch lowered his head in greeting.

"Does eunuch need something?" Su Zongwen returned the greeting and asked.

He sized up the father-in-law in secret.

"This servant is a person from the Imperial Consort Hall. Under the special order of the Noble Consort, I have come to request for Sir Scholar's assistance."

The young eunuch replied courteously, "Noble Consort said that Sir still needs to attend classes in the afternoon, so it's inconvenient for me to return to the manor to eat. That's why I'm here as a slave, please come to the Imperial Consort Hall to have lunch with Noble Consort."

"This …" Su Zongwen slightly hesitated.

Today was his first day in office, so when he left home in the morning, Shen Zhu told him to come back early. If he did not return home soon, she would worry about him.

The young eunuch seemed to have seen through Su Zongwen's thoughts, and immediately laughed: "Sir, don't worry, Noble Consort has already sent people to inform the mansion, and the Young Madam will be there to pass the message. Sir, don't worry, just follow me to the imperial concubine hall."

Seeing that Noble Consort Su had already prepared everything, Su Zongwen did not say anything more. He nodded his head and replied: "Since that's the case, then I will follow your orders, I will have to trouble elder to lead the way."

"Master, you're too kind. This way, please." The young eunuch lowered his head and extended his hand in a gesture of invitation.

When Su Zongwen arrived at the Imperial Concubine Hall, he discovered that other than the Noble Consort Su, Ming Jiling was there as well. The two were originally chatting casually but when they saw Su Zongwen come in, they stopped talking.

"This subject greets Imperial Concubine Noble Consort. Noble Consort is blessed." Under the guidance of Gong'e, Su Zongwen entered the Inner Palace, bowed his head slightly towards the collapsed Noble Consort Su, then bowed towards Ming Jiling, and said: "Greetings, Your Highness."

"Cousin, there's no need to be so courteous." Ming Jiling stood up from the slump and hurriedly reached out to help Su Zongwen up. His gaze fell on the two people's hands and his smile gradually deepened.

Seeing that, the Noble Consort Su immediately pushed Gong Wen Li out of the hall, then laughed: "Ling'er is right, there are no outsiders in the hall, Zong Wen, you do not have to be so formal."

"Cousin, let me introduce you. This is my Consort Mother. According to seniority, you should call him aunt." Ming Jiling did not let go of Su Zongwen's hand, and introduced him with a warm voice.

Well, how so? Their intimate appearance gave others the illusion of a young wife bringing her husband home to meet her parents, as if she couldn't wait to introduce him to her elders.

Of course, there was no one else here.

When Su Zongwen wanted to struggle free, Ming Jiling had already released him, and patted his shoulder as if they were in the army camp.

"Aunt and I met before at the Clear Water Town." Su Zongwen replied in a low voice.

"I never thought that cousin and Consort Mother would have such deep roots." Ming Jiling pretended not to know anything, his smile was warm like jade, and he stood beside Su Zongwen obediently.

"Are you used to living in the capital?" Noble Consort Su looked at the two brothers who stood shoulder to shoulder. He knew what his youngest son was thinking.

She smiled and waved towards Su Zongwen, "Come over quickly, sit next to aunt and let aunt see if you have lost weight recently."

"Yes, aunt." Su Zongwen answered as he and Ming Jiling walked to the side of the soft collapse and sat down.

When Ming Jiling saw Su Zongwen, he was already excited in his heart, but he maintained a gentle smile on his face, without noticing anything amiss.

Noble Consort Su asked a few simple questions. Seeing that Ming Jiling and Su Zongwen seemed to have something to say, he gave the two brothers some time.

"In the imperial court today, many ministers said that bandits had been causing trouble outside the city recently, robbing houses, killing people and setting fires, and doing all sorts of evil. The people's lives were miserable, and many people dragged their families into the city in order to protect their lives." Ming Jiling and Su Zongwen were chatting excitedly, and could not help but talk about the matters of the imperial court.

"Raider? The capital was under the watch of the God of Heaven. Hearing that, Noble Consort Su could not help but frown, her heart surging with uneasiness.

"This group of bandits used to be a group of bandits, but the mountain stronghold was built on a mountain peak ten miles outside of the city." This group of bandits used to be a group of bandits, and the mountain stronghold was built on a mountain peak ten miles outside of the city. Ming Jiling said warmly, and told her everything he knew.

The capital is the imperial city, and the heavenly power cannot be offended. As the saying goes, the root of the nation is none other than the people themselves. These bandits have done many evil deeds, and they must be brought to justice. Su Zongwen drank a mouthful of tea and expressed his understanding.

"Cousin brother, you are right. Royal Father is having a headache over this matter right now. As the son of a human, I should take care of this matter for my father." After Ming Jiling finished speaking, he also picked up the teacup by his side and took a sip of the tea.

"You want to personally lead the troops to exterminate those bandits?" Noble Consort Su's expression changed upon hearing this.

"Consort Mother, the raiders are acting so arrogantly, only I, your son, will be able to lead the troops to stabilize the people's hearts. At that time, we can also return the people's lives to normal." Ming Jiling nodded, and replied to Noble Consort Su's words.

Noble Consort Su's heart suddenly rose to his throat and he hurriedly asked, "Those bandits have been in the mountains for many years, why did you personally go … Is there any danger? "

"What Aunt said is right. These bandits have been evil bandits for many years, and they are full of evil. I'm afraid they won't be so easy to deal with." Su Zongwen raised his sharp eyebrows, a look of worry on his face.

Previously, when he was in the same army camp as Ming Jiling, Ming Jiling had already been ambushed once. That time, it could be said to be a narrow escape, and the danger involved was still fresh in his mind.

Since the two of them were sworn brothers in the first place, and now, they were even more of a blood-related cousin, it made it even more impossible for him to let Ming Jiling take the risk alone. Furthermore, Ming Jiling's identity was respected, and everyone in and out of the capital knew him.

"Consort Mother, cousin brother, you don't have to worry. I have seen more dangerous situations before, what is there to be afraid of?" Ming Jiling advised gently.

"A man is always determined. If you have made up your mind, then go." The Noble Consort Su's face showed unconcealable worry, "Have you decided when to go?"

"This matter should not be delayed. Tomorrow, I will request an order to eliminate these bandits." Ming Jiling replied warmly.

"I'm worried about you leading the troops by yourself. Since you're going to request for an order tomorrow, I'll go with you." Su Zongwen pondered for a moment, then replied.

"That's fine too, you two brothers can take care of each other." Noble Consort Su nodded slightly.

Furthermore, she was from the General's Estate to begin with, and Su Zongwen's martial arts had already won over Ming Jiling's praise. If he went with her, there would always be less danger.

"Cousin has just returned to the capital and is going to work at the Han Lin Institution. I don't want to trouble you with such a small matter. It's enough for me to go alone." Ming Jiling evaded.

"My kung fu is better than yours. Let's go together." "If you insist on not letting me go, I'll personally ask the emperor. No matter what, I must go with you to eliminate the bandits."

"Since cousin has made up his mind, I will not stop you." Su Zongwen's attitude was firm, adding the fact that Noble Consort Su was there to advise him, Ming Jiling could only agree to this matter.

"En, tomorrow I will go with you to request for an edict." Su Zongwen's expression finally relaxed.

"Alright." Ming Jiling's face still had a warm smile, but his heart was already blooming with happiness.

When he first saw Su Zongwen, Su Yixuan, and the others having such a good relationship with each other and even having a taste of the food, he was immediately overjoyed to see being so concerned and caring for him.

In the end, he and Su Zongwen were blood-related brothers, so how could the feelings between them be something that others could compare with? So what if Su Yixuan and the others grew up together with Su Zongwen? In the end, he was still Su Zongwen's most beloved brother!

At this time, if he had a tail, he would probably be able to rise up to the sky.