Chapter 408 (2/2)
The past few months of war had gone by in a flash . Neither side had suffered significant casualties . Most of the times, the battles would just cut off, and each side would stay on their side of the river to cook and barbecue . It was just like a camping trip .
After three months of this, Ji Man finally found out why this war had been going about so calmly .
Zhao Zhe brought her along to Tianxian Building to see an important guest . When the doors to side room was pushed open, Ji Man saw Marquis Moyu。
He was the same as before, but there wasn't much of a smile on his face . When he saw her, he slightly froze in surprise, and his eyes brightened a bit . “Mister Ji . ”
It really had been three months since they last saw each other . Ji Man awkwardly smiled and obediently stayed behind Zhao Zhe .
As soon as Zhao Zhe entered the room, he teased, ”Look at you . You didn't see me but saw Mister Ji first . Marquis, your eyes can see quite far . ”
These two people, they had already been colluding?! Ji Man was shocked . When had this happened? Why hadn't she noticed this at all?
Slightly annoyed, Marquis Moyu looked away . He was still feeling angry about last time . Although he had been the one testing her last time, she truly showed no signs of holding him in her heart . Was his life that worthless to her? If he was a bit more foolish and had genuinely placed his life in her hands, would she have still so easily betrayed him?
Ning Yuxuan sat down on the side and lightly replied, ”Your Highness, please excuse this one . This one just called out in curiosity because it was surprising to see that Mister Ji's face hasn't changed at all . ”
Zhao Zhe raised his eyebrows . He turned his head back and glanced at Ji Man before nodding . ”That's certainly true . It probably feels really uncomfortable always having to wear that mask, Sangyu?”
It had already been a long time ago since someone had last called her Sangyu . Ji Man slightly froze in surprise . It took a long time for her to return to her senses . She chuckled and said, ”It's fine once this one got used to it . Thank you for your concern, Your Highness . ”
Zhao Zhe glanced at Ning Yuxuan, then he looked at her again and said, ”It won't be long . The road between Zhangjun and the capital is almost done, and that path to the capital will be unimpeded . The current emperor is fatuous and tyrannical . He had harmed his own henchmen and falsely accused his faithful officials . When this prince enters the capital, this prince will return justice to Nie Clan, and you can return to living with your original ident.i.ty, Sangyu . ”
Ji Man stood up and deeply saluted him . ”Thank you, Your Highness . ”
Zhao Zhe looked at Ning Yuxuan again before smiling and saying, “Marquis, you were probably feeling extremely helpless back when you were forced to divorce Sangyu . Once our goal is completed, this prince will personally return the two of you back to your happy marriage . What do you think?”
Ji Man froze in surprise, but Ning Yuxuan slightly smiled and said, ”Thank you, this one is deeply honored by your kindness, Your Highness . ”
”Marquis, you're probably in a dilemma over your heir being in the palace . ” Zhao Zhe sighed . ”In the end, second imperial brother isn't very sensible . How could he use your son's life to threaten you?”