She just talked to Qiong Hua about her intention to stay at Qi Mansion for a while. As soon as Qiong Hua nodded in agreent, Jun Ning packed a simple luggage and hurriedly left the palace. However, after leaving the palace, she didn’t go to Qi Mansion but headed to Qianji Pavilion in the Black Market.
During the day, Qianji Pavilion is closed for rest and doesn’t engage in business.
But upon Jun Ning’s arrival, not only did Qianji Pavilion open its doors, but its highest leader, the Left Wing, Ye Ying, personally ca out to greet her.
Jun Ning didn’t disguise herself today; she ca with her original appearance.
She wore a light green silk gown, exuding an ethereal aura. Without the double ring hairstyle, her hair was half-up with a valuable tasseled golden hairpin inserted, while the rest fell naturally over her shoulders.
A golden jade necklace adorned her neck, and she wore a delicate golden bracelet on her hand.
Ordinarily, wearing gold can make a person look vulgar and tacky.
However, Jun Ning sohow managed to wear gold with an extrely noble feel, clearly not an ordinary person at a glance.
Except for Lan Xi He, who knew Jun Ning’s true identity, she never revealed her real identity to anyone in Qianji Pavilion. As for Lan Xi He, since they were one, naturally wouldn’t speak of it.
Although Ye Ying didn’t know Jun Ning’s true identity, he noticed that her conversation was exceptional, much smarter and precocious than ordinary children, and had long suspected that Jun Ning was not of ordinary background.
But he didn’t know what exactly Jun Ning’s identity was.
Today, seeing Jun Ning dressed entirely in pure gold, like a noble little princess, he had a faint guess but dared not confirm. The only thing he was sure of was that Jun Ning’s identity was certainly extraordinary.
Because ordinary families couldn’t afford gold. Yet Jun Ning not only could afford it, but the golden embellishnts she wore were exquisitely beautiful, crafted by the best artisans in the world.
Seeing her in such a hurry, she didn’t seem to have dressed up deliberately.
It seed this was her usual attire, and today she was in a rush, so she ca without disguise.
Ye Ying’s heart, which beat unusually when he saw Jun Ning, cald down significantly because he guessed Jun Ning’s identity was not ordinary.
He ca from a humble background, just a wanderer in the martial arts world, living day by day... Maybe he shouldn’t entertain inappropriate thoughts, and be faithfully loyal to the Pavilion Master as he should be.
Thinking about this, rationality crept into Ye Ying’s eyes as he asked, "Pavilion Master, is there sothing urgent?"
Jun Ning said, "Ye Ying, I have to make a trip to dicine King Valley. I need a team of guards to escort . Go pick the best-skilled people in the pavilion right away. Lan Xi He is required, too."
This ti, heading to dicine King Valley, without the Crown Prince to accompany, or Uncle Qi to protect her on the side!
Jun Ning could only rely on herself.
Upon hearing about the terrifying place of dicine King Valley, Ye Ying quickly advised, "Pavilion Master, to enter dicine King Valley, you must pass through the Black Forest ahead of it, which is filled with dangers and wild beasts. Do you really intend to go?"
Ye Ying looked nervous, "In the past century, no one has survived crossing the Black Forest. Anyone who ventures in is dood to die."
"You don’t need to worry about this," Jun Ning said. "I’ve been to dicine King Valley before and safely crossed the Black Forest, so there won’t be any danger."
"But..." Ye Ying was still very worried.
However, seeing Jun Ning was determined to go, he couldn’t persuade her, so he wanted to accompany her, in case of danger, he could step forward to block it.
Unfortunately, recently, the Duke’s side had been keeping a close eye on Qianji Pavilion. They were prepared to use those hundred thousand taels of silver to take action against Qianji Pavilion. These days, he had to stay at the pavilion to divert the people to the Wushang Sect.
He really couldn’t leave!
Otherwise, Qianji Pavilion might fall into a crisis.
"No buts, Ye Ying, go pick the people imdiately. I need to leave in a hurry," Jun Ning said.
Ye Ying had no choice but to select people. He deliberately chose a group that stood out in recent years in Qianji Pavilion, led by Lan Xi He. After paying respects to Jun Ning, they set out with her.
Before Jun Ning left with the team, Ye Ying told her, "Pavilion Master, if you encounter danger, don’t force it. Wait for Ye Ying. After I’ve dealt with the matters of Qianji Pavilion in a couple of days, I’ll rush to assist you."
Jun Ning said, "Ye Ying, it’s likely the Duke will soon take action against Qianji Pavilion. You can’t leave the pavilion or be distracted. In my absence, you must protect Qianji Pavilion well."
After saying this, Jun Ning left with the people without delay, eagerly heading towards the Black Forest.
In the carriage, Lan Xi He noticed Jun Ning looking very worried, moved closer, held her hand, and asked, "Ah Ning, you look extrely troubled. Did sothing happen in the palace?"
Jun Ning sighed and didn’t hide anything from Lan Xi He. She took out the transcribed records of the Empress Dowager’s illness for Lan Xi He to read.
"Sister Xi He, Grand Empress Dowager... she’s not going to make it..."
"What?" Lan Xi He, in disbelief, took the records from Jun Ning’s hand and read them carefully.
This record was transcribed by Jun Ning with a quill pen. Compared to a few years ago, her handwriting had improved significantly.
Lan Xi He quickly skimd through and imdiately understood the situation. The Empress Dowager’s illness was worrying! No wonder Jun Ning was so concerned; soone who pampered and loved her was about to pass away, how could Jun Ning possibly be happy?
"Ah Ning, don’t worry. This ti, I’ll surely help you find the right dicine to save the Empress Dowager’s life," Lan Xi He said.
"Sister Xi He..." Jun Ning sniffed, leaning against Lan Xi He, who was already almost twelve years old and a head taller than her.
Lan Xi He, like an older sister, patted Jun Ning’s back, spoke softly to comfort her, assuring her not to be sad, that bad things would pass, and that she would always be by her side.
On the way to the Black Forest, Jun Ning was overwheld with sadness, feeling drowsy and not quite clear-headed, her steps unsteady, almost detached from the mortal world, until Lan Xi He led the group into the Black Forest, bringing her back to reality.
"Sister Xi He, can we fly over the Black Forest? Why have we entered the forest? It’s too dangerous, no different from courting death."
"Let’s leave quickly; otherwise, there’s a constant threat of being torn apart by wild beasts."
"But it seems too late already..." Lan Xi He pointed at a suddenly appearing large lion not far away, "Ah Ning, look over there..."
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"We need to get out quickly; otherwise, there’s a constant threat of being torn apart by wild beasts."
"But it seems too late already..." Lan Xi He pointed at a suddenly appearing large lion not far away, "Ah Ning, look over there..."
"We need to get out quickly; otherwise, there’s a constant threat of being torn apart by wild beasts."
"But it seems too late already..." Lan Xi He pointed at a suddenly appearing large lion not far away, "Ah Ning, look over there..."
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