The Whole Dynasty Spoils the Tyrant's Beloved Youngest Daughter-Chapter 512 - 509: A Candy for You: Shuning Extra (5)

Chapter 512: Chapter 509: A Candy for You: Shuning Extra (5)

Jing Shu covered her ears, "I won’t listen, I won’t listen. I just want to marry the Scholar. Aunt, please don’t persuade me anymore. If you truly care for me, please decree that I marry the Scholar! Jing Shu likes the Scholar very much; she will marry no one but him in this life."

"Jing Shu..."

Seeing Jing Shu like this, Jun Ning didn’t know how to continue persuading her.

That Scholar really isn’t a good person.

The reason he has achieved the top honor of the imperial examination but hasn’t been granted an official title is due to certain issues within his household.

It’s said that before he became the top scholar, he had already married and had children in his hometown, but after becoming the top scholar, he felt that his wife was just a mere farmer’s daughter and unworthy of him, so he divorced her, no longer even acknowledging their child.

His wife, however, was a fierce one; she demanded an explanation and reportedly came to the Imperial City, only to be stopped by the people he sent.

He even threatened her, saying that if she dared to come to the Imperial City again, he would break her legs.

A simple woman would not believe that her once-loving husband would be cruel enough to break her legs, so after being stopped, she still struggled to escape those who were holding her back and went to the Imperial City with her child.

When discovered by Song Zhixiu, he indeed sent people to break the woman’s legs, utterly shattering her hopes.

Upon learning of this, Jun Ning secretly ordered an investigation. Some dubious facts were uncovered, but there isn’t yet concrete evidence to convict Song Zhixiu.

Therefore, Jun Ning could only leave Song Zhixiu aside.

Jing Shu, unaware of all this, insisted on marrying Song Zhixiu, which was tantamount to jumping into a fire pit, playing with her life.

Jun Ning couldn’t help but try to persuade her.

Finally, when Jing Shu had calmed down, Jun Ning wanted to continue persuading her, but as soon as Jing Shu saw her opening her mouth, she hastily ran away, refusing to listen to another word.

"This girl." Jun Ning shook her head.

The eunuch beside him asked, "Your Majesty, do you want me to persuade the Commandery Princess to return?"

Jun Ning waved his hand, "No need. Jing Shu has always been like this; she won’t turn back until she hits a wall. The more you persuade her, the more rebellious she becomes. Let’s watch and wait! Just have someone keep an eye on her to ensure nothing happens."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuch went to do as instructed.

Jun Ning continued to handle the paperwork in front of him. After an hour, Gu Ning arrived. He had just apprehended the suspect in a serial murder case at a poetry gathering and had already conducted a preliminary interrogation. Catching the mastermind behind the scenes was only a matter of time. Now, he came to report the situation to Jun Ning.

After listening, Jun Ning praised him, "Well done."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment," Gu Ning said. "In Your Majesty’s opinion, when should we capture the big fish?"

Jun Ning thought for a moment and said, "With the small fry caught now, the grass has already been struck, alerting the snake. If we’re not well-prepared and act hastily, we might end up with nothing. Better to wait for the next time the big fish acts to capture him; the chances of succeeding are greater then."

Gu Ning said, "Your Majesty has thought this through thoroughly. I will follow Your Majesty’s instructions."

Jun Ning hesitated a few times, then said, "I heard that there have been some misunderstandings between you and Jing Shu lately?"

Usually, Jun Ning wouldn’t meddle in his officials’ personal affairs as long as they weren’t excessive. However, since Jing Shu was causing her distress, she had to ask.

Gu Ning nodded, "...Yes." After a pause, he continued, "Recently, in my urgency to capture the serial killer, I inadvertently offended Princess Jing Shu repeatedly. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Jun Ning waved his hand, "You needn’t worry; I don’t intend to hold you accountable."

Gu Ning breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jun Ning said, "I wanted to tell you that Jing Shu has been too well-protected since childhood. She doesn’t understand the dangers and complexities of the world and is prone to impulsiveness. If she ever offends you, don’t mind her."

Gu Ning said, "Your Majesty is too kind; I have never blamed the Commandery Princess for anything."

"That’s good then."

...

Gu Ning left.

On his way out of the palace, Gu Ning thought over and over, feeling that the words just spoken by the emperor seemed to have another meaning. But he scratched his head for a long time and still couldn’t figure out what the emperor wanted to convey.

After returning, he mentioned this matter to the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice hurriedly said, "You silly boy, the emperor is blaming you for putting the Commandery Princess in danger today; how can you not understand that?"

"Huh?" Gu Ning was puzzled.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice continued, "Otherwise, why would you think the emperor suddenly said that if the young princess offended you, he hopes you don’t hold it against her? I guess the emperor mistakenly thought the princess was in danger today and that you didn’t rescue her immediately, so he thought you held some grudge against the princess."

Gu Ning scratched his head, "I didn’t fail to rescue the princess. I just wanted to catch the culprit quickly, afraid the suspect would escape. Besides, the princess wasn’t harmed, was she?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice said, "Alright, you should be more mindful in the future! Don’t always focus on catching criminals, or one day you might lose your head."

"Oh, alright!"

...

After leaving the palace, Jing Shu had intended to go home, but she inexplicably found herself standing at the doorstep of the Scholar’s residence.

When she realized it, she was already about to step into the Scholar’s doorway.

The servant at the door stopped her, asking harshly, "Who are you? Do you have a calling card?"

"Huh? Who am I?"

Seeing the unfamiliar faces of the two servants and the door that looked different from her own home, Jing Shu suddenly realized she had gone to the wrong place.

"Sorry, I came to the wrong place. I’ll leave now."

Just as Jing Shu was about to turn around and leave, a voice suddenly called out from behind, "Commandery Princess, please stay!"

It was the voice of the Scholar.

As soon as Jing Shu heard this voice, she knew it was Song Zhixiu. Delighted, she turned around and indeed saw the Scholar Song Zhixiu walking towards her.

In his white clothes, unstained by even a speck of worldly dust.

The kind that young boys and girls like at first sight.

Jing Shu turned around and approached him, "Scholar."

Song Zhixiu nodded slightly at Jing Shu, "Your Highness, the Commandery Princess." Song Zhixiu’s voice was clear and gentle, "I wonder what brings Your Highness to my humble abode unannounced?"

Jing Shu smiled embarrassedly and softly said, "The Scholar is too polite. I took a wrong turn and unwittingly came to your residence. I hope you’ll forgive me."

"Not at all, Your Highness. Your presence graces my humble abode," the Scholar replied courteously. "Why not come in for a while? Allow me to serve you some tea."

"Really?" Jing Shu couldn’t hide her excitement.

"Certainly."

"Alright."

Jing Shu followed the Scholar into his residence and drank the tea he personally brewed for her. Whether it was due to the Scholar brewing it himself, Jing Shu found the tea exceptionally delicious.

The Scholar, seeing that Jing Shu enjoyed the tea he made, smiled and invited, "If the Commandery Princess ever wants to drink my tea again, feel free to visit me anytime. I will always warmly welcome Your Highness."

"Thank you for your kindness, Scholar." Jing Shu, sipping tea and smiling as sweetly as honey, readily accepted the offer, "Jing Shu will certainly visit often, and I hope the Scholar won’t find my visits troublesome."