readytorunbook Chapter 351 The Tragic Massacre of the Little Cannon Fodder (Pursuing His Wife - Side Story 2)
Chapter 351 The Tragic Massacre of the Little Cannon Fodder (Pursuing His Wife - Side Story 2)
"Brother Wu, you don't know this, do you? His Majesty did this to prevent the power of the empress's relatives."
"Oh, I see."
The system and Qi Ning already knew that Gao Yan had held a talent show and taken in concubines some time ago.
Hearing this from others, Qi Ning didn't react much, but the system couldn't help but say, "Host, it's a good thing you left back then. Although Gao Yan searched for you for three years, he still went through the imperial concubine selection and took other women."
Fortunately, the system had previously thought that Gao Yan might be different from other men, perhaps he was an exception.
The system has now been proven wrong.
The system sighed, "You humans are really good at judging people. Men are all the same, and Gao Yan is no exception."
If Qi Ning had stayed and followed Gao Yan into the palace, she would now be fighting with other women in the palace.
Qi Ning put down the half-eaten pastry, picked up her teacup, and slowly took a sip of tea.
She said calmly, "Isn't this normal? Do you really think Gao Yan will remain celibate for me for the rest of his life?"
“He is not only a man, but also an emperor who needs offspring to inherit the throne. Even if he didn’t want to hold a selection of concubines, his mother and the civil and military officials would not agree.”
"I was quite surprised that Gao Yan had been looking for me for three years. I originally thought that he didn't have such deep feelings for me. Now that he has given up and started to select concubines, this is a good thing for me. I don't have to hide anymore and can finally be completely free."
“That’s true,” the system replied.
The two people next door were still talking.
"Brother Chen, you are well-informed. Do you know when His Majesty will arrive in Quanzhou?"
In previous years, when the emperor made his southern tour, he would pass through Fuzhou and then head towards Quanzhou.
The man addressed as Brother Chen said, “Brother Wu, you are unaware of this. His Majesty was originally scheduled to visit Quanzhou during his southern tour, but I have just received the latest news that His Majesty has changed his plans and will not be visiting Quanzhou this time. He will stay in Fuzhou for a few days and then return to the capital.”
"Ah? Why is this?"
The man lowered his voice and said, "It is said that the Empress Dowager has already chosen an Empress for His Majesty in the capital, and His Majesty is returning to the capital for the wedding!"
In the past two days, the system has only been monitoring Gao Yan's whereabouts and is unaware that his plans have changed. Neither the system nor Qi Ning knows this news.
It seems that the man surnamed Chen really does have connections and is well-informed.
The system checked and quickly said, "Host, it's true. The emperor has changed his plans. He will not come to Quanzhou again and will return to the capital in a few days."
"Hmm," Qi Ning replied casually.
Gao Yan has already selected concubines and is about to marry the Empress.
She wasn't surprised at all; instead, she breathed a sigh of relief and was completely at ease.
"Host, should we still leave?"
According to Qi Ning's original plan, she intended to leave before Gao Yan arrived in Quanzhou, but now Gao Yan is not coming.
Without thinking, Qi Ning said, "Let's go, of course we're leaving. I've already agreed to return the small courtyard I rented."
Previously, Qi Ning frequently changed locations. To make travel easier and avoid being searched, she did not buy a house in one fixed place. Instead, she would rent a small courtyard in each new place, stay for a while, and then leave.
Qi Ning has been in Quanzhou for over a month now, and she wants to change places.
"Then where do we go?" the system asked again.
Qi Ning rested her chin on her hand and looked out the window.
She hesitated for a moment and then said, "Let's go to Fuzhou."
"Fuzhou?"
“Yes, if Gao Yan were to come to Quanzhou, he would have to pass through Fuzhou on his way back to the capital. It would be unsafe for me to go to Fuzhou. But since he is not coming to Quanzhou and is leaving directly from Fuzhou to return to the capital, then Fuzhou is safe.”
Furthermore, even if Gao Yan had arranged for people to look for her, they would never have imagined that Qi Ning would appear in the place Gao Yan had just left.
"That makes sense." The system understood.
Qi Ning smiled and said to the system, "Now that Gao Yan has a harem of beauties and is about to marry the Empress, he definitely won't continue to look for me. You can take a break."
In the previous mission worlds, as long as Qi Ning completed the mission and no longer needed to use the system, the system would enter hibernation mode and stop running.
The system will only resume normal operation when Qi Ning needs to use it and calls it back.
However, in this mission world, after the system helped Qi Ning complete the mission, it also had to help her keep an eye on the pursuers to prevent Gao Yan from finding her, so it never went into hibernation.
Since Gao Yan will no longer be looking for Qi Ning, the system can indeed take a break.
After hearing Qi Ning's words, the system replied, "Alright, then this system will enter hibernation mode. Host, remember to call me when you need to restart."
Qi Ning naturally agreed.
three days later.
Just as Gao Yan's southern tour entourage left Fuzhou and returned to Beijing, Qi Ning went from Quanzhou to Fuzhou.
Qi Ning plans to stay in Fuzhou for a while longer this time. Now that she has no worries and doesn't need to be ready to run away at any time, she doesn't plan to rent a courtyard anymore, but instead buys a small house.
After settling in, Qi Ning planned to find a slave trader to buy a few servants.
She came out of the alley and stopped at the wonton stall at the alley entrance, intending to eat something before going to the brokerage.
She had eaten at this wonton stall many times when she came to Fuzhou before, and she had already visited it once this time, even though she had only been in Fuzhou for two days.
The wonton stall was run by a young couple. They still remembered Qi Ning, after all, such a handsome young man was a rare sight.
When they saw Qi Ning coming over, they greeted her with smiles.
"Young master, would you like some wontons?"
Qi Ning nodded: "One bowl, please."
"okay."
Qi Ning sat down at the table at the stall.
A short while later, the proprietress brought over a steaming bowl of wontons.
"Young master, your wontons are ready."
"Thank you."
Qi Ning thanked him and looked at the steaming bowl of wontons in front of her. She had just picked up her spoon when she suddenly felt something was off.
She felt as if someone was watching her.
Qi Ning looked around but didn't see anyone openly watching her.
Did she think too much?
Just as Qi Ning was about to look away, she noticed that the crowd in the alley was becoming restless, with more people coming and going, all walking in a hurry.
Even the owner of the wonton stall noticed something was wrong. He grabbed a passerby and asked, "What happened?"
The passerby replied, "I don't know what happened, but the city was suddenly placed under martial law. People are not allowed to enter or leave the city. Many people have gone to the city gate to inquire about the situation."
Upon hearing this, Qi Ning immediately put down the spoon in his hand.
She had a strange, ominous feeling.
"system."
Ding--
The system resumes operation from hibernation.
"Host, what's wrong?"
Qi Ning frowned and said to the system, "Check what's going on. Why is the city suddenly under martial law and no one is allowed to leave or come out?"
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