Fortunately, nothing happened afterwards.

Shang Wenqi quickly took Ning Ning to an independent courtyard.

With the help of the bright moonlight, Ning Ning looked around and found that this place was much simpler than the beautiful big garden outside.

However, Ning Ning was still immersed in the shock brought by the sleepwalking boy just now.

Before Shang Wenqi entered the courtyard, Ning Ning couldn't help but speak: "By the way, are you sure we are in the Imperial Guard House? The territory of the elite Qingyun Left Cavalry?"

Shang Wenqi gave her a cold look and said, "You live in the room on the left."

Then he went into the house and turned right.

Obviously, he refused to answer the question.

Ning Ning curled her lips. If she didn't want to say anything, then she wouldn't say anything. Just assume that he felt embarrassed.

Ning Ning shook her head and entered the room designated by Shang Wenqi.

The room was just like the yard outside, very clean and tidy. The bed and other things were there, and they looked spotless as if they had just been put in place.

Ning Ning lit a candle and after inspecting the place, she felt quite satisfied.

It was almost three o'clock, and it wasn't far from dawn. And seeing that Shang Wenqi didn't seem to have any intention of lighting a fire in the yard, it would be difficult for her to wash up.

The only thing worth being happy about was that she could finally be alone in a room. She could directly buy a bathtub and a bucket of hot water in the mall, and then throw them back into the system space after washing up.

Although it is a bit troublesome, it is convenient.

Besides, he is a man with a net worth of hundreds of thousands, so he can still provide water for bathing.

Ning Ning did what she said and bought the largest bathtub and hot water. She took a comfortable bath and quickly put away everything before Shang Wenqi noticed.

Shang Wenqi was sitting cross-legged in meditation in the opposite room. The faint scent of camellia came to his nose again, and he could vaguely hear the sound of water.

Shang Wenqi endured it again and again but finally opened his eyes with a restless heart. Ever since he forcibly used the silver needle on the night of the full moon, his body had been severely injured and his qi sea was damaged. Every time he concentrated, he had to spend more energy than before, and today was no exception.

He knew his yard well, and the guest room next door did not have a bathtub, so he could not wash. However, he had auditory hallucinations, repeatedly hearing the sound of water in Ning Ning's room, and even the scent of camellia, and it was so real that when he went over and knocked on the door, he seemed to see Ning Ning bathing.

Shang Wenqi couldn't help but close his eyes, feeling that he really had to see the imperial physician tomorrow.

Of course, he also knew that if he wanted to return to normal, staying away from Ning Ning was the best option. As long as Ning Ning faded out of his sight, everything would slowly return to normal.

But just now, seeing her being taken away by the guards, Shang Wenqi felt a little uncomfortable. For the first time, he wanted to tell his aunt not to arrange for anyone else, and he wanted to be in charge of this case.

However, Shang Wenqi stopped talking when the words came to his lips. After all, he was just a guard and obeying orders was his duty.

Later, his aunt asked about his situation. Although Shang Wenqi answered, he didn't remember a word she said.

After hurriedly leaving the palace, Shang Wenqi saw the slender figure observing the night sky, and his restless heart finally calmed down.

He knew in his heart that this change was not good, but... when Ning Ning offered to take her in for a night, he couldn't help but feel a hint of joy in his heart.

Shang Wenqi took a lot of effort to suppress this emotion, and still pretended to be his usual self and agreed to her request.

As she said, everything was done to find the truth and give an explanation to her aunt. She was just helping her aunt.

Besides, Ning Ning will leave early tomorrow morning, and then... he will keep his distance.

But at this moment, Shang Wenqi was meditating alone and his mind was in a mess.

In the end, Shang Wenqi just sighed imperceptibly and closed his eyes.

As long as you fall asleep, you won’t think so much.

However, when I went to sleep, I remembered what Ning Ning said, "It is impossible for the human body to be completely free of sleep. We must combine work and rest..."

Shang Wenqi only felt more annoyed.

……

Ning Ning had no idea that her secret bathing almost made Shang Wenqi neurotic. After taking a nice bath, applying medicine quickly, and changing into comfortable pajamas, Ning Ning was finally able to have a good sleep.

Before going to bed, Ning Ning lifted her leg and took a look at her feet. Compared to the first time she saw it, the sole of her foot had been stretched a lot, but the instep was still a little arched.

She had to settle the unjust case within a month, and then start making money and gold. She had to get the interstellar growth fluid as soon as possible to reshape her feet.

Amidst the heavy planning, Ning Ning fell asleep.

After a dreamless sleep the next day, Ning woke up feeling refreshed. He glanced at the time and saw that it was already past ten in the morning.

To be honest, although I have had a horse-drawn carriage these days, I have to get up early and travel in the dark every day, and I haven't slept in a comfortable bed for a long time. What's more, I didn't go to bed until four o'clock yesterday.

She originally just wanted to take a nap for two or three hours, but the courtyard was too quiet and inexplicably safe, so when she woke up it was already this time.

Thinking that she still had important things to do, Ning Ning struggled to get up.

She changed her clothes and went out, but was almost scared by someone in the hall.

Shang Wenqi was sitting in the living room reading a book.

Ning Ning was embarrassed for a moment: "You... aren't going to work? Uh, no, not on duty?"

Shang Wenqi didn't look up, but pointed outside calmly: "There is a well outside."

If Ning Ning didn't know a little about him, she might have misunderstood that he was asking her to jump into the well.

Ning Ning shook her head silently and murmured, "You'll never get a wife if you're like this."

As he said this, he walked out quickly.

There was indeed a well on the left side of the small courtyard. What surprised Ning Ning was that when she went over, the bucket next to the well was already full of water.

This was naturally caused by Shang Wenqi, and she was a little surprised.

Although Shang Wenqi was responsible for fetching water all the way to Beijing, they played husband and wife in the dance troupe, so it was understandable that these were the husband's responsibilities.

Now that the two have returned to the capital, they no longer need to play husband and wife, so it seems a little strange that Shang Wenqi still fetches water for her.

However, Ning Ning did not think much about it. She just thought that it was Shang Wenqi's habit to store another bucket of water after using it up.

Without giving it much thought, she looked around to see that there was no one around, and began to take out her customized ancient version toothbrush and toothpaste from the system space.

Ning Ning quickly washed up and returned to the living room feeling refreshed.

There were steamed buns and white porridge on the table. Ning Ning sat down and ate the buns in a familiar manner, while explaining the itinerary for the next step.

"I will go to see the head of the Jinbu Division later. Just give me some directions. If possible, lend me some silver. I will pay you back when I get out of this predicament."

Shang Wenqi gave her a cold look, as if weighing the weight of her words.

"I'm not kidding you, really. This butterfly hairpin is worth at least one hundred taels. I'm giving it to you as interest. I tell you, this is a one-of-a-kind thing in the world, and maybe you will like it."

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