The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 189 The Princess's Jade Pendant

Jiang Jinshuang was walking side by side with Si Ning when she heard Si Ning speak. She was stunned for a moment, then stared at Si Ning with wide eyes and a look of astonishment.

Seeing this, Si Ning smiled and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have already dealt with it."

Jiang Jinshuang: "What did you tell Uncle Si?"

“I told my father that His Highness still has unfinished business in the capital. I love His Highness deeply and do not want to force him to return to Jiangnan at this time.”

Jiang Jinshuang clicked her tongue: "Mr. Si is quite adept at saying such things."

Si Ning smiled gently: "But if Father asks later, I would appreciate it if Your Highness could cover for me."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded: "I don't mind that, but Si Ning, Uncle Si is about to leave. You should talk to him clearly. If Uncle Si finds out later, you'll be in for a family punishment!"

Si Ning blinked innocently, her gaze towards Jiang Jinshuang becoming gentle and clear: "If it really comes to the point of family punishment, Your Highness must remember our relationship and save me."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang couldn't help but laugh, but asked, "Si Ning, are you really not planning to go back to Jiangnan with Uncle Si?"

In fact, when Jiang Jinshuang invited Si Ning to the capital, although she also had the intention of using the status of the Si family in Jiangnan to bully others, her main purpose was to cure his heart disease.

When Jiang Jinshuang was in Jiangnan, she almost met with disaster. It was Si Ning who lent her a helping hand and saved her. She was not an ungrateful person. She knew that He Weijing, the military doctor who accompanied Prince Ruiyang, was highly skilled in medicine. So she thought of sending someone to find his whereabouts and help Si Ning treat him.

At the time, Uncle Si absolutely refused to let Jiang Jinshuang bring Si Ning to the capital.

It's understandable, really. Putting aside the sun and rain and the long journey, Si Ning is suffering from a heart condition. If he's not careful and something goes wrong on the way, he might die far from home.

Jiang Jinshuang swore on her life that Si Ning would not be in any danger, and said that she would definitely find a divine doctor to treat his heart disease. Only then did Si Beihuan relent.

Now that Si Ning's affairs in the capital are over, in the words of Mr. He Weijing, as long as he avoids long journeys and strenuous activities, his later life will be no different from that of an ordinary person.

The capital city is fraught with danger, and Jiang Jinshuang has no idea how many more perils await her on the road ahead.

Therefore, Jiang Jinshuang actually felt that the best choice was for Si Ning to take advantage of Uncle Si's return to Jiangnan and go back with him.

The attitude of the imperial family can actually be seen from this.

He wanted to bring Si Ning into the government so that he could control the Si family in Jiangnan and Si Beihuan.

Although Si Ningzhi was not present and had already politely declined, His Majesty's attitude was clear: if he stayed in the capital, he would be like a piece of fat meat.

No matter how she thought about it, Jiang Jinshuang felt that it would be better for Si Ning to leave the capital and return to Jiangnan.

“Actually, I think the capital is fraught with danger right now. It’s not a good thing for you to stay here. It would be better if you went back with Uncle Si when he returned to Jiangnan,” Jiang Jinshuang analyzed.

Upon hearing this, Si Ning chuckled and glanced at her sideways: "As Your Highness also said, the capital is currently fraught with danger."

After a pause, Si Ning continued, "If I leave, what will happen to Your Highness?"

Jiang Jinshuang's eyes widened: "Si Ning, the way you're saying that makes it sound like I can't live without you."

“It’s not that Your Highness can’t do without me, it’s just…” Si Ning smiled helplessly and reluctantly, “It’s just that I’m not very capable.”

“My father is grateful that Your Highness cured my heart ailment and insists that I stay to support Your Highness,” Si Ning smiled. “Your Highness, please have mercy. If I were to go back with my father like this, he might break my legs.”

They spoke with such conviction, as if it were the truth.

Jiang Jinshuang sighed: "Fine, whatever you want. If you really run into trouble in the capital, I'll save you."

Si Ning smiled and said, "Then thank you very much, Your Highness."

After walking and stopping frequently, the group soon arrived at the south gate.

Many ministers had previously gone to Yong'an Prefecture to see off Si Beihuan, and they originally thought that there would be no one else at the South Gate.

To Jiang Jinshuang's surprise, Pei Du actually came.

The man, dressed in a long, ink-wash robe, stood outside the city gate, his face beautiful and refined, exuding an otherworldly elegance.

Jiang Jinshuang frowned slightly: "What's he doing here?"

Si Ning had obviously seen him too.

A smile played on Si Ning's lips as he stepped forward and approached Pei Du. He bowed slightly to Pei Du: "Greetings, Your Excellency. How is Your Excellency's health?"

Pei Du nodded, his demeanor stern and unyielding: "I'm much better now, thank you for your concern, Mr. Si Ning."

Si Ning smiled and lowered her eyes, her gaze inadvertently falling on the jade pendant at the man's waist.

The smile at the corner of her mouth faded slightly, and Si Ning raised an eyebrow: "This is..."

Pei Du lowered his eyes, glanced at the jade pendant at his waist, and said in a clear and indifferent tone, "It is His Highness's jade pendant."

The voice was cold and calm, as if it were just something he was used to.

Si Ning raised her eyebrows, a flicker of emotion in her eyes.

As if he hadn't seen her, Pei Du slowly raised his eyes and looked at Jiang Jinshuang, who was walking slowly towards him from a distance.

Jiang Jinshuang did not expect Pei Du to come and see Si Beihuan off.

Walking up to the two of them, she first looked at Pei Du and asked, "Why are you here?"

Pei Du entered calmly: "I have some acquaintance with the head of the Si family, so I have come to see him off."

Jiang Jinshuang frowned, not really caring about the "relationship" between Pei Du and Si Beihuan.

Before she could say anything more, Si Beihuan's voice came from the carriage at the front: "Thank you for coming to see me off, Your Excellency."

Upon hearing this, the three stepped forward and came to the side of the carriage.

The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Si Beihuan's dignified and weathered face.

Si Beihuan first looked at Pei Du and nodded slightly: "With your current status, Grand Secretary, I am truly humbled that you have come to see off this old man."

Despite saying that, Si Beihuan's words were not actually very respectful.

Since the founding of the dynasty, there have been countless generals, ministers, kings and nobles in the Jin Dynasty.

Even though Pei Du is now in such a position that he can even be compared to the former Prince of Changping, he is still not someone that Si Beihuan cannot afford to associate with.

Pei Du respectfully cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Patriarch, you flatter me."

Si Beihuan chuckled lightly, his gaze falling on Si Ning again: "Have you really thought it through?"

Si Ning seemed to understand Si Beihuan's meaning, straightened her back, and smiled gently: "Yes, I've thought it through."

"No regrets?"

"not regret."

Si Beihuan snorted coldly: "Whatever you want, a son grows up and leaves home. Your father doesn't care about your petty affairs!"

Upon hearing this, Si Ning smiled and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Father."

Finally, Si Beihuan's gaze fell upon Jiang Jinshuang.

"You may all leave now. I have a few words to say to His Highness privately."

Si Ning seemed somewhat embarrassed, and looked up at Si Beihuan: "Father."

It carried a hint of a reminder.

Si Beihuan waved his hand: "What are you worrying about? Let's all go!"

Si Ning then cupped his hands in greeting and retreated to a distance with Pei Du.

Jiang Jinshuang looked up at Si Beihuan in the carriage.

With his right hand missing, Si Beihuan found it slightly difficult to lift the carriage curtain with his left.

“My son, Si Ning, is not a good person.”