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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

Hearing Shen Ninghua's words, Chu Junyi didn't get angry. Instead, she laughed out loud with pride. Perhaps Shen Ninghua didn't even notice it himself, but she was becoming more and more relaxed and carefree in front of him.

Chu Junyi's heart ached and felt gratified at the thought of Shen Ninghua, who had been on guard all the time and had devoted all her concentration to protecting her. He would definitely maintain his current state, and since he had already stepped into Shen Ninghua's world, he wouldn't let her chase him out!

Shen Ninghua didn't notice Chu Junyi's inner thoughts at all. He noticed Chu Junyi's gentle smile instead of embarrassment after he had been mocked by him. He shook his head and pushed the thought out of his mind, "Did Bu Jinglan invite your sister as well?"

Chu Junyi nodded. "Yes. I've already sent someone to deliver the invitation."

"Then let me inform you in advance. Take care of her and don't let her cause trouble for me!"

She was not afraid, but she was also tired. If Xiao Huan Xi did not take the initiative to provoke her, then she would be too lazy to care too much about it. With the bet at hand, Chu Junyi knew what to do.

"Don't worry, I'll make people think highly of her."

The next day, Yang Yingxue had already prepared things to wait in Shen Ninghua's courtyard. "Cousin Sister, it should be very smooth sailing this time around, right?"

Seeing her uneasy expression, Shen Ninghua found it funny. "Cousin, nothing is absolute, not to mention there are so many people participating in the safari. No one can guarantee your safety, so just take care of yourself."

In the capital, especially in the aristocratic families and imperial families, there were always people scheming. If they wanted to be safe, they might as well pray for the sun to rise from the west.

Yang Yingxue had attended a few banquets with Shen Ninghua. Although she came back safely, the process was soul-stirring. She was truly a little scared, "Yes, I will take care of myself." Thinking of Shen Ninghua's miraculous intelligence, Yang Yingxue decided to stay by Shen Ninghua's side without saying a single word when they arrived at the garden.

Shen Ninghua smiled as he thought to himself, "Although this Cousin Sis might not be that carefree, she will soon decay and may not have any great accomplishments."

Shen Xuanlin pulled Yun Chuan along as he ran over, his face filled with displeasure. However, he first obediently bowed to Shen Ninghua and said, "Brother greets elder sister."

Shen Ninghua put down the comb in her hand. "Why are you here?" You don't need to practice martial arts today? "

He was like a little calf as he rushed in front of Shen Ninghua, grabbed her sleeve and shook it, "Big sister, you didn't call me when you went hunting. I've long said that I'm going to hunt a red fox for big sister's neck!"

Shen Ninghua found it funny. This brat could be considered honest, and he also had a talent for martial arts. "I was invited by someone else, so I don't have the right to bring people around. And you want to hunt a red fox? "How many stones can a bow pull?"

"Thirty stones!" Shen Xuanlin puffed his chest out proudly.

Shen Ninghua was slightly surprised. 30 stones was not light. It could be said that he had outstanding talent among his peers. This kid had put in a lot of effort.

Yang Yingxue spoke up from the side, "Cousin Xuanlin has been working very hard. Why don't we bring him along?"

"This won't do, Xuan Lin, Big Sis won't be able to calm down even if we go out this time. Bringing you along is equivalent to dragging a burden down. When you can protect yourself completely, Big Sis will bring you out!"

Shen Xuanlin lowered his head and held Shen Ninghua's hand in a helpless manner, "Big Sis, but I want to go and protect you …"

"Protection isn't something that you can say on the surface, but something that you have to act on. The current you doesn't have the qualifications to do so." Shen Ninghua did not leave any face for Shen Xuanlin because he was still a child. Living in such an environment, even if he was a child, he did not have the naïve right to continue living.

"Yes, Big Sis. I understand."

Seeing Shen Xuanlin walk out with a sorrowful expression with his head lowered, Yang Yingxue paused for a moment before following him out.

Bai Yu looked at Yang Yingxue's back and reminded her softly, "Miss, where is the young master …"

"I'm fine."

Yang Yingxue chased Shen Xuanlin to the side of the corridor, "Cousin."

Shen Xuanlin turned his head and looked at her doubtfully, "Cousin, what's the matter?"

"Nothing, just that you seemed to be very sad just now. My cousin didn't mean to sound so bad, so don't be angry."

"Why should I be angry?" Shen Xuanlin looked at Yang Yingxue who had an expression of concern, and felt a burst of anger and caution. Was she trying to sow discord by saying these words?

"Huh?"

I know what my Big Sis said was for my own good. If it wasn't for Big Sis's strict request, I wouldn't have been able to make much progress, and I would have definitely learned martial arts, and would then strive to have the qualifications to protect my Big Sis! Only the weak will be frustrated and lose their will to fight! "

Yun Chuan, who was standing by the side, was full of fighting spirit as well. "That's right, I also want to learn martial arts and protect the princess!"

Watching the two teenagers run away with hands together, Yang Yingxue was stunned on the spot. She only wanted to say some good words to win the hearts of the people, but why did it feel like she was being mocked …

Yang Yingxue gritted her teeth and wanted to vent her anger, but thinking about Shen Ninghua's methods, she could only put her thoughts aside.

There were already a lot of people gathered outside the palace gate. The expedition this time round was quite grand. Everyone could only gather at the entrance of the palace. Their status would be obvious at this time.

The low rank officials were all gathered at the periphery, and they had to be careful not to obstruct the path of the important figures. Although they weren't all that nervous, they were all absolutely cautious.

Yang Yingxue was helped off the carriage, and immediately saw Yang Shang, who was smiling apologetically at an official, in the crowd. Ever since they moved into the county governor's mansion, she had not seen her father, so she could not help but shout in excitement, "Father!"

Yang Shang raised his head in shock, but hurriedly saluted Shen Ninghua, "Greetings, Princess Zhao Hua."

Shen Ninghua smiled and said, "Uncle, there's no need to be so courteous. Ever since Uncle came to the capital, I have yet to host a banquet to entertain him. When this expedition is over, I will definitely organize a banquet to apologize to Uncle."

"I don't dare, I don't dare. The princess has lost her position." He was more familiar with the government than Xia Jingqiu and Yang Yingxue, so he naturally understood Shen Ninghua's current position. Right now, even the emperor's serious princesses, An Qing, were not favored by her, and no one was allowed to easily offend her.

Looking at her father's fawning expression, Yang Yingxue's heart trembled and a sense of humiliation rose up from her heart. Back in Jiangnan, her father had always been the target of flattery, but now he was trying to cater to others with trepidation.

Shen Ninghua did not linger and spoke a few words before walking over to Princess Ran's side.

Yang Shang hurriedly motioned for Yang Yingxue to follow.

Yang Yingxue took two steps forward and couldn't help but turn back to look at Yang Shang. However, she saw the official who had just ignored her father's flattery, smiling apologetically at her father.

"Brother Yang, so you're actually a relative of Princess Zhao Hua. Why didn't you say so earlier? When the hunt is over and the Clear Sun Restaurant is hosting a banquet, Brother Yang, you'd better not refuse …"

Yang Yingxue trembled and hurriedly withdrew her gaze. Following Shen Ninghua's footsteps, traces of fire ignited in her lowered eyes. She was also like Shen Ninghua, being sought after by the crowd, enjoying the best and making her father proud!

Bai Yu blinked and sighed in his heart, "Power is indeed a good thing, but unfortunately, it is a double-edged sword. From time to time, it might injure me. Let's see how it pursues me." Judging from the expression just now, this Miss Yang would probably climb up at all costs, just as the Miss had expected.

It was unknown whether it was because of Chu Junyi's warning or because Shen Ninghua had not seen Xiao Huan Xi on the way, but when they reached their destination, the guards started to pitch their tents. Only then did Xiao Huan Xi, dressed in a royal blue dress, come over with two maidservants.

"Greetings, Princess."

"Greetings, Miss Xiao."

"Is this the princess' tent?" Xiao Huan Xi turned around and looked at the guards in the empty area behind her.

Shen Ninghua smiled, "The scenery here is pretty good. It's very suitable to be used as a camp. Where does Miss Xiao plan to live?"

"I am not as good as the princess. I live in the outer perimeter like the other young ladies of the Shangguan family. I won't disturb the princess any longer.

After Xiao Huan Xi had left, Bai Yu asked with a strange tone, "Miss Xiao, did this Miss Xiao come all this way just to say a few words?"

Shen Ninghua's eyes were suffused with laughter. "If she had no motive, I'm afraid she wouldn't even have come to see me. Just watch."

After setting up the camp, everyone went to their tents to rest and prepare for the hunt tomorrow.

Shen Ninghua entered the tent and looked around.

"Miss, is there something wrong?"

Shen Ninghua pursed her lips and spat out a few words in a cold voice, "Something's wrong here. Bai Yu, have you remembered the appearance of the guards who helped us set up camp today?"

Bluebird, who was standing at the side, said, "Miss, this servant remembers all of them."

"Alright, Bluebird, go find Chu Junyi and tell her what these men look like. Tell her to find a way to keep these guards under control so they don't commit suicide or be killed."

"Yes, miss."

Bai Yu was flustered. "Miss, did those people do something when they were camping?"

Shen Ninghua looked around the tent and said, "Someone took advantage of the time when we were camping to plant the evening grass pollen on the ground. There's a type of snake that likes to smell this pollen. As expected, at midnight, this place will become a snake nest!"

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Xiao Bai couldn't help but cover his mouth as he exclaimed in shock. Who had such malicious thoughts?

"Miss, let's quickly change tents!"

Shen Ninghua's eyes were deep as she said, "We want to change it, but not now."

It would have been better if Xiao Huan Xi hadn't done this. If she had found out that it was her doing, then Chu Junyi's bet would have been lost.