After leaving the large group of people and leading Zhang Weinian and several other guards, Yang Ning rode his horse and ran straight to the palace.

When they arrived outside the Meridian Gate of the palace, the imperial guards at the door recognized Yang Ning and Zhang Weinian, and shouted in surprise: "Eunuch Yang and Brother Zhang are back. Go and report to the commander."

After getting off his horse and exchanging greetings with the guard guarding the door, Yang Ning said to Zhang Weinian: "Brother Zhang, you guys are chatting here while I go in first."

Zhang Weinian smiled and said: "Okay, let's get together tonight, brothers. Eunuch Yang must come."

Yang Ning agreed, entered the palace, and walked straight to the inner palace, Funing Palace. Along the way, he met familiar guards. Yang Ning greeted them enthusiastically. These guards were eager to treat him, but they were more respectful than before. He talked a lot, and the maids and eunuchs who met him on the road were even more respectful to him. Yang Ning couldn't help but sigh in his heart: This is the benefit of rising power and status.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of Funing Palace, Xiang Zhong and Wang An were already waiting there. When they saw him, they greeted him happily, "Brother Ning, you are back," Xiang Zhong said excitedly.

Seeing Xiang Zhong and Yang Ning's casualness, Wang An's eyes flashed with envy, and then he said respectfully: "Congratulations to Eunuch Yang for your safe return after his meritorious service."

Yang Ning smiled and said: "We are all our own people, how can we be so polite? Zhongzi, during the time I am away, everything is going well in Funing Palace, and the princess is doing well,"

Xiang Zhong said in a panic: "Okay, everything is fine. The princess still insists on playing that high ball every day. Her body and bones are much better than before. That is, I often talk about you to Ying'er. "

"Haha, let's go in quickly," Yang Ning said happily, taking the lead to enter the courtyard of Funing Palace.

"Princess, princess, I'm back," Yang Ning shouted happily as soon as she entered the inner courtyard.

A welcome scream came from the main hall, "Princess, hurry up, hurry up, Xiao Ningzi is really back." Following a rush of footsteps, Princess Yongning, who was more beautiful than before, ran out with a face of surprise. Ying'er followed behind.

It has been a long time since we last saw Princess Yongning. She is even more elegant than before. Her appearance is still stunning, but she has gained a healthy vitality that she never had before. Her eyes like autumn water are full of joy, and she is looking at her tenderly. With Yang Ning.

Yang Ning felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and hurriedly coughed twice and said: "Slave Yang Ning, please come to see the princess."

Princess Yongning also realized that her demeanor was inappropriate, her face turned red, and she said with a bit of annoyance: "I have been out for a while now, and you have become polite to me when you come back. Come in and talk,"

"Yes," Yang Ning agreed with a smile.

Walking up the steps and seeing Ying'er beside her, Yang Ning couldn't help but joked: "Ying'er, long time no see, you are getting more and more handsome."

Ying'er rolled her eyes at Yang Ning and said: "Damn Yang Ning, thanks to the princess and I, we worry about you every day and hope you come back. You have no conscience, and you come to bully me again as soon as you come back."

After hearing this, Princess Yongning hurriedly turned around and blushed: "Ying'er, don't talk nonsense."

Ying'er stuck out her tongue, made a face at Yang Ning, and rushed into the hall to make tea.

Xiang Zhong stayed outside and did not follow. Ying'er left again. When no one was around, Yang Ning walked a few steps to Princess Yongning and whispered: "Princess, thank you for worrying about Yang Ning."

Princess Yongning's face turned red and she didn't dare to turn her head to look at Yang Ning. She said, "You, don't listen to Ying'er's nonsense. Who is worried..."

Yang Ning immediately pretended to be surprised and said: "Isn't the princess worried about me? Alas, it turns out that I am too sentimental."

"You, you, you... I won't talk to you anymore," Princess Yongning said with a blushing face, lowered her head and walked into Dongnuan Pavilion quickly.

Yang Ning couldn't help but smile, feeling extremely happy: Life in this palace is better. It is a great pleasure in life to mess with the handsome and aggressive maids and to tease the noble and beautiful shy princesses.

Ying'er brought tea, and Yang Ning told Princess Yongning and Ying'er in detail the story of her departure from the capital to her triumphant return. The thrilling and thrilling experience was exaggerated in Yang Ning's mouth , which made Princess Yongning and Ying'er pale when they heard it, and they exclaimed repeatedly. Of course, Yang Ning naturally ignored the matter about Liu Biyao.

Princess Yongning said with joy on her face: "Yang Ning, I really didn't expect you to be so proficient in leading troops in war. You have made such a great contribution this time, and your status is no longer the same. That Meng Tong dog thief wanted to use Bu Changzhi to I tried to hurt you with my hands, but I didn't expect that I was stealing the chicken but losing the rice. I think he must have suffered a lot,"

After hearing this, Ying'er pouted and said: "Humph, princess, you are talking about this now. You have forgotten how anxious you were when Yang Ning killed Bu Chang. This little Ningzi is a coward. It doesn’t make people worry anywhere,”

Princess Yongning looked a little shy and said: "Si Ying'er, can't you just talk nonsense?"

Ying'er was unconvinced and said: "Why am I talking nonsense? You are worried about this guy, and you go everywhere anxiously to find out the news every day. But not only is he fine, but now he has been promoted step by step and has become a popular figure in the internal prison. We are It’s no use worrying, it’s not unfair,”

"Princess, Yang Ning did something reckless and made the princess worry about me. It's really...," Yang Ning was moved and said with shame on her face.

Princess Yongning glared at Ying'er, smiled bitterly at Yang Ning and said, "I'm just a powerless princess. Even if I worry, it's all in vain. Speaking of which, Mr. Zhang of the Cabinet and Eunuch Feng, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, are here to help you." He has contributed a lot, especially Mr. Zhang. I heard that he was the one who fought against all the opinions in the court and even fell out with Gao Gong, the second minister of the cabinet, to convince his father to give you a plan to balance your merits and demerits. Yang Ning, you and this Do you know Mr. Zhang?"

Only then did Yang Ning understand that the reason why it was okay to kill Bu Chang in the first place was really Zhang Juzheng's great effort. He nodded and replied: "I know Lord Zhang. Princess, do you still remember the one we met on Qipan Street when we left the palace?" Fat monk?"

Princess Yongning thought for a moment and said, "Is it Master Fakong of Longfu Temple? Of course I remember it."

"This old monk is a good friend of Master Zhang, and I met Master Zhang through him," Yang Ning explained.

"Oh, that's it. I heard that Mr. Zhang is not only knowledgeable, but also a tutor to the prince. He is also honest and upright as an official. He is also known as a 'virtuous official and capable minister' in the cabinet. You can get to know such a person. It will be very helpful to you." But it's very helpful," Princess Yongning said happily.

Yang Ning smiled slightly and was about to speak when he heard a voice in the yard shouting loudly from far away: "Yang Ning is back, where is he, where is he, I want to kill this prince,"

Princess Yongning smiled slightly at Yang Ning and said: "This guy Yijun is here. When you are not here, he will come here every day and ask you when you will be back. He misses you so much."

Yang Ning also smiled and said, "I'm afraid he's just thinking about me playing with him."

As soon as the two of them finished talking, Wanli rushed into Dongnuan Pavilion like a gust of wind. When he saw Yang Ning, he couldn't help but shouted happily: "Haha, Yang Ning, you are back, you miss me so much,"

"Haha, Prince, I miss you too. How about you? Have you improved your yo-yo playing skills recently?"

As soon as he said this, he scratched Wanli's itch, and he said with a proud expression: "During your absence, I have practiced a lot. Now you are definitely no match for me. Otherwise, let's find a place to compete now." Competition,"

Princess Yongning said angrily: "You know how to play, but I can tell you that now Yang Ning's identity is different from before. He is now the eunuch Bingbi of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and he is in charge of eight internal prison yamen. There are so many of them. How can I have time to play with you and how can I behave properly?"

Wanli pouted, but did not dare to speak. Yang Ning smiled and said: "It's okay. No matter how busy you are, you still have to take time to have fun with the prince. There is only one thing. Prince, you can't miss your daily homework." "Yes, I don't want to be treated like a slave who only flatters the master, by the imperial concubine."

Yang Ning said this, but she said in her heart: Of course she still has to play with Wanli, otherwise how can she get close to Wen Ziyan.

Wanli glanced at Princess Yongning and said as if she was a little offended: "I don't dare to drop my homework,"

Princess Yongning said angrily and funny: "We'll talk about this later. It's almost noon. Ying'er, go and pass the lunch and ask for some wine. Let's celebrate Yang Ning's return."

Yang Ning took advantage of Wanli not paying attention and whispered in Princess Yongning's ear: "Hey, princess, I want more wine. The guards will come to me for a drink at night."

Princess Yongning understood it as soon as she heard it. She was naturally happy that Yang Ning had established a good relationship with the imperial guards. She gave Yang Ning a coquettish look and said to Ying'er: "Then I will send two more jars."

"Okay, hehe, there's something delicious again," Ying'er cheered and went happily.

The sumptuous imperial meal came in. Yang Ning remembered something and went out to call Xiang Zhong, asking him to quietly go to Fengyi Palace to talk to Shui Ling first, telling Shui Ling that she couldn't get away now and would go to Fengyi Palace to find her in the evening. Xiang Zhong had known about the relationship between Shui Ling and Yang Ning for a long time and agreed to go. Only then did Yang Ning return to have dinner with Princess Yongning and Wanli.

After lunch, she sent Wanli back. Princess Yongning said to Yang Ning: "Father gave you a house outside Donghua Gate. Ying'er, Xiang Zhong and I quietly went out to take a look. The location is very good. It is close to Qipan Street. It’s not far away, and the layout design inside is also very good, which made me very envious.”

Yang Ning smiled and said: "Then I can't help you. You are the princess, so you can't just move out of the palace and live there."

Princess Yongning suddenly looked lonely and sighed: "Yes, others see me as a royal princess who looks very beautiful on the surface, but in fact, how do they know the helplessness and bitterness of this status? Even if I get married in the future..., forget it, no. Having said this, you can let Xiang Zhong take you to see it later."

"Okay, but I have to go to the Supervisor of Ceremonies first,"

A trace of hesitation flashed across Princess Yongning's face, then she looked at Yang Ning as if she had made up her mind and said: "Yang Ning, I know that it is no longer the time for you to be the manager of Funing Palace. Your official position has become bigger, and things have changed. If you have more time, you will definitely have less free time. I just hope that you will not forget me in the future... If you can come and walk around this Funing Palace from time to time, I will... um..., you, do you understand what I mean? "After talking about it later, Princess Yongning was already hesitant and struggled to speak.

"Princess, of course I understand. Even if you don't tell me, I will come to Funing Palace every day to see you. No matter where I go or what I do, I, Yang Ning, will always be a member of our Funing Palace. Besides, you have forgotten what I told you when I left Beijing. I want to play ball with you and sneak out of the palace to play together."

Princess Yongning's eyes were a little red, and she hurriedly lowered her head and drank tea to cover it up. She forced a smile and said: "Okay, go and do your business."

After coming out of Funing Palace, Yang Ning went straight to the Yamen of the Imperial City's Chief of Ceremonies.

When Zhang Cheng saw Yang Ning again, his face showed a burst of ecstasy, but then he remembered something, and his face turned respectful and said: "I have met Eunuch Yang,"

Yang Ning frowned and said: "Zhang Cheng, do you still use this trick with me? You make me very awkward."

Zhang Cheng then relaxed and said with a smile: "Brother Ning, please stay private. Now in this ceremonial department, where does your status lie? If you don't pay attention, you will be able to gossip if someone sees you."

Yang Ning said nonchalantly: "Bullshit, who dares to have an opinion when talking to you and me as brothers?" Then Yang Ning noticed the change in Zhang Cheng's clothes and smiled: "Okay, Chengzi, he's been promoted."

Zhang Cheng was wearing a brand-new seventh-grade internal eunuch uniform. He chuckled and said, "I was promoted by Eunuch Feng to the position of eunuch in charge."

Seeing Zhang Cheng's happy face, and thinking of his goal of leaving the palace at all times, Yang Ning didn't know what to feel, and then asked: "Is there any news about Xiao Lezi?"

Zhang Cheng's joyful expression immediately dimmed, and he said with a grimace: "I still haven't found out. I've asked around inside and outside the palace, and no one has heard of his name anywhere."

Yang Ning was very disappointed and frowned: "Does he have another name?"

Zhang Cheng thought for a moment and said, "No, I have always called him 'Xiao Lezi' since I met him. I have never heard of him using any other name."

Yang Ning sighed and said: "Forget it, let's look for him slowly. He did enter the palace back then. I don't believe I can't find him."

After coming out of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Yang Ning was about to go back to Funing Palace, but he met Feng Bao walking in front.

"Yang Ning pays homage to Eunuch Feng," Yang Ning stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

There was a trace of satisfaction on Feng Bao's face, but he said: "Eunuch Yang is too polite. Now you are the eunuch second only to me in terms of the position of the eunuch, and you have the support of Mr. Zhang, and even more so the imperial concubine. I appreciate you so much, how dare our family treat Eunuch Yang like this again?"

Hearing a hint of sourness in Feng Bao's words, Yang Ning said more respectfully: "What my father-in-law said really frightened Yang Ning. The reason why I am where I am today is entirely due to your father-in-law's cultivation. Yang Ning will not care about this when the time comes. Dare to forget,”

Feng Bao finally showed a happy look and said with a smile: "Xiao Ningzi, our family is very happy if you don't forget your roots. Then Meng Tong went up to the emperor and slandered you and ordered you to supervise the army. He wanted to secretly kill you. He also has collusion with Gao Gong, the deputy minister of the cabinet, and his power is very strong. We are all our own people, and we need to get closer and closer in the future."

Yang Ning understood the meaning of Feng Bao's words very well, and couldn't help but smile in her heart. On the surface, she said respectfully: "Everything must be done with the male horse's head in mind."

This answer made Feng Bao very satisfied.
Chapter completed!