The Whole Dynasty Spoils the Tyrant's Beloved Youngest Daughter-Chapter 521 - 518: A Candy for You: Shu Ning Side Story (14)

Chapter 521: Chapter 518: A Candy for You: Shu Ning Side Story (14)

But Jing Shu and Gu Ning both reacted as if facing a great enemy, with enormous reactions.

"No way!"

"No way!"

The two refused in unison, as if they had planned it.

"Hmm? Why not?" Jun Ning was puzzled.

Jing Shu stammered, "Anyway, it’s just no, there’s no reason."

"No reason?" Jun Ning turned to Gu Ning, "What’s your reason?"

"I... I..."

Gu Ning also didn’t know why he was refusing, he just did. And while refusing, the scene of him holding Jing Shu by the waist kept flashing in his mind.

See no evil, he warned himself in his heart, never let his thoughts run wild again.

"Alright, don’t say anything more, just follow my arrangements!" Jun Ning said, "Okay, all dismissed!"

"Oh!"

Jing Shu and Gu Ning both withdrew.

The two seemed strange, somewhat awkward, not knowing how to get along, yet unable to resist wanting to get closer to each other.

Jun Ning watched their backs as they left one after another, murmuring, "These young people, I’m getting more and more puzzled by them."

Jun Yu, who hadn’t left yet, said, "Ah Ning, didn’t you really see anything between Jing Shu and Mr. Gu?"

"See what?" Jun Ning truly hadn’t noticed anything.

Jun Yu: "............"

Alright then!

Jun Yu laughed and said, "Ah Ning, you’re getting better at handling state affairs but seem somewhat lacking in matters of the heart between men and women."

No wonder the feelings with Qi Xiao have been lukewarm, with no progress at all!

Sigh!

But in matters of the heart, outsiders can’t meddle too much.

"Brother, why are you sighing?" Jun Ning asked baffled, "Are you and sister-in-law doing well lately?"

"Hmm, quite well." When mentioning Song Wei, Jun Yu’s eyes were filled with sweet and honey-like smiles, "Your sister-in-law is empathetic, treats me well, marrying her is my good fortune."

"Don’t spend all day lost in the lap of love."

Seeing her brother not wanting to bother with worldly matters, only wanting to be sweet with his beloved wife, Jun Ning felt envious and jealous.

She had a stack of memorials to review every day, yet her brother had a comfortable and happy domestic life.

Although they hadn’t had children yet, at the rate they were going, it was only a matter of time.

Truly, comparing oneself to others is just frustrating!

"I just got married not long ago, if not engulfed in love now, wait until I’m seventy or eighty, should I indulge when I’m in my coffin?" Jun Yu said, "So Ah Ning, don’t worry about your brother, and as for you wanting me to help the Ministry of Justice investigate the serial killer case, don’t ask, I refuse."

Jun Ning was surprised, she hadn’t even spoken of it, yet Jun Yu had guessed, she asked, "Why’s that?"

Jun Yu explained, "I find that Gu Ning is quite good, let him handle the investigation, I’m busy these days, no time."

Busy with what?

Lately, Jun Yu found a theatrical troupe, reportedly very good, and he wanted to enjoy it with Song Wei!

"Alright, I’m leaving now." Jun Yu waved at Jun Ning, "You keep reviewing the memorials, don’t get too envious of your brother’s carefree and happy life!"

Dark-circled Jun Ning: "............"

It’s a lie to say she’s not envious, but what’s the use of being envious?

Jun Yu left.

Jun Ning glanced at the memorials in front of her, picked up a pen, and began to make notes.

The brother and sister are fraternal twins, sharing similarities in some aspects, such as finding enjoyment.

But since Jun Ning ascended the throne, she was no longer herself, her personal joys and sorrows ceased to matter. Everything about her would be dedicated to the Eastern Chu country, her life set to burn out for the Eastern Chu country.

...

Jing Shu, feeling awkward, followed Gu Ning to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice usually wouldn’t have women visiting, and those who did were official wives on errands.

This sudden arrival of a young maiden, not only beautiful as a flower, but also shyly following Gu Ning, really made it hard for people not to think much!

Seeing this, someone teased, "Mr. Gu, is this your sweetheart?"

Gu Ning hurriedly waved his hand, "No, no, don’t misunderstand."

Jing Shu’s face turned even redder.

Seeing Jing Shu blush, the teaser became even more glib, "Oh, saying it’s not, yet the young lady’s face is all red, clearly flushed with shame."

Jing Shu: "......"

Gu Ning turned to glance at Jing Shu, just about to link the term "flushed with shame" with Jing Shu’s current state when Jing Shu gave him a hard kick, "What are you looking at me for? I was just startled today, feeling a little heated, what’s so interesting about that."

"Oh, I see."

Gu Ning bent over to rub his kicked calf, saying nothing more, afraid of being presumptuous, and also fearing self-embarrassment.

"Where do I stay?" Jing Shu asked.

"Where do you stay?" Gu Ning stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and pointed to a place, "Next to that room."

The so-called room was precisely where Gu Ning lived, and next to it was beside Gu Ning’s lodging.

Jing Shu initially didn’t know she was arranged to stay near Gu Ning’s residence, and she didn’t ask much, foolishly moved in.

Until the next day, she learned from a servant that Gu Ning lived next door.

"I’m living next to Gu Ning?"

Just finished washing up, her maidservant from home had come here to serve her, and as soon as she entered, before saying a word, she was pulled by Jing Shu for a rant.

Qiu Ju was a bit stunned, "Miss, is it a problem living next to Mr. Gu?"

"It’s a problem." Jing Shu speculated, "Do you think he has a thing for me? Otherwise, why else would he arrange for me to stay next to his place?"

Jing Shu thought the Ministry of Justice was big enough, she could stay anywhere else!

Qiu Ju put down her bundle, "My dear Miss, don’t overthink it, Mr. Gu placed you here purely for your protection’s convenience. Moreover, he’s investigating the case, so it’s convenient to ask you questions."

That’s indeed the correct explanation; Jun Ning arranged Jing Shu here with that consideration in mind.

But Jing Shu still felt, no, no, no, that’s not it. Gu Ning must like her, hence she was placed here.

"Miss, please don’t randomly fall for people." Qiu Ju couldn’t hold back saying, "Previously, you felt that Scholar had a thing for you, tried every way to get close to him. What happened then? Almost lost your life because of that person. Haven’t you learned your lesson?"

Jing Shu shook her head, "...It’s different. Song Zhixiu, that hypocrite, only wanted to harm me, how could he be compared to the Martial Scholar? The Martial Scholar saved my life!"

Qiu Ju asked, "So because the Martial Scholar has saved your life, you developed feelings for the Martial Scholar?"