Chapter 1673: Chapter 1674: His Unusual Behavior
An Ning believed there might be danger in his journey, which is why he was so cautious. But after listening to Sikong Wuyou’s explanation, she realized it was her misunderstanding.
Wuyou was going to the capital city not because the War Prince and Princess Consort were in any danger, but because the Princess Consort’s true identity had been revealed.
What surprised An Ning even more was yet to come.
It turned out that Wuyou’s mother was actually the Grand Princess Changfu. She had faked her death for many years because her marriage with the War King had not been approved. Now, with the Empress Dowager critically ill, the Princess Consort, as her daughter, did not want her mother to pass away without peace, thus revealing her identity.
Wuyou’s trip to the capital was related to the restoration of the Princess Consort’s identity as the Grand Princess. At the same time, the Empress Dowager might not have much time left. Since he was taken care of by the Empress Dowager while in the capital, it was only natural for him to go and visit her.
After explaining all of this to An Ning, Sikong Wuyou then asked, "Do you still want to come with me to the capital city?"
An Ning immediately shook her head, "No, I won’t go. My dad has gone with a trade caravan on a long journey to do business, and it’s uncertain when he will return. Xiaoniu has temporarily been taken back to the Gao Family. If I’m not here either, I’m afraid my mother will overthink things. My godmother is pregnant at this time..."
Most importantly, she and Wuyou were only engaged. Going with him all the way to the capital city without any clear reason would inevitably make her family look down on her as a girl.
Sikong Wuyou was indeed in a hurry, so after seeing An Ning back, he quickly took Bai Su and Wen Jing and rode toward the capital city.
Half a month later, the town was filled with notices, reinstating the Princess Consort to her status as the Grand Princess, bringing joy across the nation.
At the same time, the storytellers in various teahouses had a new story version to tell.
Amidst this, people were saying all sorts of things, but only dared to speak in favorable terms.
After all, neither the Imperial Family nor the War Prince Residence were entities that could be easily offended.
Another half a month later, another notice was released.
The Empress Dowager had passed away, the nation was in mourning, and a half-year period was declared for mourning, prohibiting all weddings.
Fortunately, Gao Daniu’s wedding was already concluded, but Yan Chenghuan’s previously scheduled marriage had to be postponed for half a year.
An Ning thought that Sikong Wuyou probably would not return in the near future.
But unexpectedly, less than ten days after the Empress Dowager’s passing, he had already returned from the capital city.
That night, a heavy rainstorm poured down.
An Ning stood by the window, watching the raindrops outside, her heart longing for the person far away.
Ever since they met, they had never been apart. Although they did not see each other often, she always knew he was not far away.
When suddenly separated by such a great distance, she finally understood what it meant to miss someone.
However, at that very moment, the door behind her suddenly opened. Before she could turn around, she was already enveloped in a wet embrace.
The familiar scent of grass filled her nose, and An Ning immediately knew who it was. She gave up any thought of struggling, allowing him to rest his chin on her head. Raindrops trickled down her hair onto her face, drenching his clothes and her heart...
"From the capital city to here, it’s at least a half-month journey. How did you come back so quickly?" she asked. Since the Empress Dowager’s passing was only ten days ago, even if he hurried back the very day the Empress Dowager drew her last breath, he would have had to travel tirelessly day and night to cover the distance in just ten days.
The response An Ning received was Sikong Wuyou’s ever-tightening embrace, almost squeezing the breath out of her.
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