Shen Ning clenched his sleeves under the table and considered his answer carefully.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, I am limited in my ability and dare not take on this important task. What Miss Tao Ji saw that day was not true. I did not drive away Butler Liang. Instead, I hope that he will help my sister, who is thinking of divorce, to guard her dowry. When my sister divorces and returns home, he will naturally come back. By then, I will still ask him to manage the family business."

I never thought that Butler Liang could become her shield one day.

After saying that, he stood up and said, "If the prince needs anything, Shen Yuanyuan will pass on the message for the prince. I am also happy for Butler Liang that he is appreciated by the prince."

"It is getting late today, I will take my leave."

Shen Ning bowed her head and saluted, then slowly backed away, wanting to leave. That deep gaze followed her like a shadow, and when she was about to turn around, she said, "I don't think the king said I was discussing this with you, Miss Shen. This is an order."

Shields are useless, this is directed at her.

Shen Ning stood still: "How can your Highness make such a decision based on Tao Ji's one-sided statement? It is too hasty. It is really difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility. It would be bad if I ruined your hard work."

King Zhao stared at her meaningfully and said, "You are too modest. I dare to use you because I have thought it through. The news brought by Tao Ji only makes me appreciate you more."

"Shen Ning, you are a smart person. The fact that I come to see you in person is enough to prove my sincerity."

Sincerity? It's a threat.

Then King Zhao told her what a threat was: "I admire you and will not embarrass you. I will let you think about it for a few days, but the two followers below will stay here. I will wait for your reply."

Detaining Yuzhu and Mo Lin is not the ultimate threat. If she really does not feel threatened even if she abandons these two people, then who will be the next one?

The power in King Zhao's hands was enough to overthrow the government, so dealing with her was a piece of cake.

Shen Ning stood there for a long time, so long that people were almost losing their patience, and she finally turned around slowly.

Looking straight at King Zhao, sizing up this unfathomable man, Shen Ning had the chance to live her life again, gaining ten more years of experience and information about the next ten years, but she never dared to be arrogant, thinking she was so powerful and looking down on others.

The man in front of her was in his early thirties this year. In terms of experience, he had more than her, but in terms of status and power, she was even less worth mentioning.

The only thing she knew was the future ten years, but under the absolute power, no matter how much she knew, it would not allow her to turn things around at this moment.

Finally, she held the box containing the title deed, her face calm, "Your Majesty has high hopes for me, Shen Yuanyuan will give it a try, but my ability is limited. If I cannot meet Your Majesty's expectations, please do not blame me."

King Zhao smiled with relief, and the gloom in his eyes disappeared instantly, as if he were bathed in spring breeze.

"I believe you will not let this king down."

Then he pointed at Tao Ji and said, "This girl praised you highly and said that they hit it off right away. Let her learn how to run the business from you in the future. You should teach her well."

Shen Ning was very happy when Princess Changle said they hit it off at first sight, but Tao Ji’s hit it off at first sight was a disaster.

No matter how nice it sounds, it's just surveillance.

"I dare not say that I can teach you. If Miss Tao Ji is willing to learn, Shen Ning will naturally teach you everything he knows."

"It's getting late. I won't disturb you, Your Highness. Shen Ning will take his leave."

I'm tired and don't want to continue to pretend to be nice.

King Zhao achieved his goal, and knowing that Shen Ning was in a complicated mood, he did not keep him this time and let him go with a wave of his hand.

After paying her respects to King Zhao, Tao Ji followed Shen Ning. She did not dare to get too close and followed him slowly.

As soon as Yuzhu saw Taoji, she immediately started to attack and was ready to rush forward as long as Shen Ning gave the order.

Knowing that Tao Ji was going back with them, Yuzhu was dumbfounded: "Miss, why? She doesn't look like a good person."

Tao Ji pretended to cry: "This is really sad, my slave..."

Tao Ji wanted to continue acting, but Shen Ning glanced at her and she instantly became timid.

Shen Ning got into the car with a cold face: "Let's go."

After going out, Shen Ning looked outside. It was an unnamed alley. The entrance and exit was through the back door. After turning around several times, it was not easy to figure out where she was going. But she was very sure that it was definitely not Prince Zhao's Palace.

The carriage moved slowly, and Tao Ji followed on horseback. This time they returned to the Shen family safely.

After getting off the carriage and entering the house, Shen Ning said to Yuzhu, "Go get the rope. You've been wanting to tie her up once, right now."

Polygonatum: ???

The next moment he ran away.

Tao Ji: "No, Miss, what are you doing?"

Yuzhu quickly came out with a rope, and also pulled Liuying and Mo Xueer out. The three of them stared at Tao Ji eagerly. Mo Lin stood on one side, with a set of bow and arrows in his hand.

Tao Ji's expression changed slightly: "Miss, are you serious?"

Shen Ning stood to one side, looking at her coldly: "If you come to my Shen family, you must abide by my Shen Ning's rules. If you don't want to stay, the gate is there, no one will force you."

Are you trying to drive me away?

Tao Ji tried to explain: "Shen Ning, I can explain, things are not what you imagined, I..."

"Do it!"

Several people rushed forward and hugged Tao Ji tightly, and Yuzhu took a rope and started tying her from the neck.

Tao Ji rolled her eyes instantly, she felt like she was really going to die here.

Does this damn girl know how to tie someone up? ! !

In the end, Yuzhu used three sets of binding techniques on her, each of which was very tight, leaving her no chance to escape.

Tao Ji couldn't escape, but she felt like she was dying.

"Miss Shen, do you want to kill me?" Tao Ji said angrily.

Shen Ning ignored her.

"Take her to the room and lock her up. Yuzhu, keep an eye on her and don't let her die."

Yuzhu: “Yes.”

Tao Ji: “…” Your life is over.

Shen Ning went to the study and sat there in a daze. She didn't even notice Liuying coming in to bring her tea. It was not until Mo Xueer took a handkerchief to wipe her face that she came back to her senses.

Liuying asked with concern: "Miss, did you encounter any difficulties when you went out today? Why did Taoji follow you back?"

Before Shen Ning answered, he touched the box in his sleeve.

When Liuying saw this expression, she immediately stopped thinking and stopped asking questions.

He turned around and asked someone to prepare hot water so that the lady could take a bath to relieve her fatigue.

Shen Ning was really tired. He was overwhelmed and felt suffocated. He was exhausted both physically and mentally.

Although she had a lot of thoughts on her mind, she had no clue and could not find a way out.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, I felt a little better, but my sorrow was not relieved.

King Zhao's sudden move really scared her. He was plotting the throne, and he would be a loser. Whoever followed him would die, and the whole family would die with him.

The most important thing is that Shen Ning has tested it and found that King Zhao chose Tao Ji not just because of her one-sided statement.

If it was really because of Tao Ji, Shen Ning could still breathe a sigh of relief, otherwise...

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