Chapter 989: Chapter 989: Liu’s Residence_1 Chapter 989: Chapter 989: Liu’s Residence_1 Jiang Ning smiled and said, “Gucheng, you speak so much better than before! I never asked, don’t you like talking?”

Gucheng pursed his lips and replied, “I used to stutter when I was little, so I tried to talk as little as possible. It’s not that I can’t speak. Seventh Miss, you need not worry.”

“So that’s why.”

Jiang Ning looked down at the retreating buildings, clutching his clothes and asked, “Gucheng, how did you get wounded on your face?”

“Swords and knives have no eyes, it’s normal to get hurt.”

“Did my uncle get hurt too?”

“A bit, but it’s not a big deal.”

“That’s good. But why are you here in the city instead of protecting him?”

“It was the general’s order.”

“My uncle is truly wise. Let’s hurry to the Liu Family!”

The Liu Family she mentioned was Liu Lang’s family, also known as the family of Princess Ling’an.

As a princess, Ling’an had her own manor, but she lived there alone; Liu Lang and their two children still lived in a distant place.

When Jiang Ning arrived, she indeed saw Brocade Guards guarding the outside of the Liu Family.

“Take me in.” Jiang Ning whispered to Gucheng.

“Who is Seventh Miss looking for?”

“I’m looking for Princess Ling’an.” Jiang Ning spoke softly, “The men from Prince of Zhao have kidnapped Princess Ling’an as a hostage, forcing the Prince of Wutong to assist him. We can only break my uncle’s siege by rescuing Princess Ling’an.”

Without the help of the Prince of Wutong and relying solely on a few thousand Brocade Guards, the Empress and Li You would not be able to stir up much trouble.

Gucheng nodded, stopped talking, and led her past the Brocade Guards and over the high walls to land in the Liu family’s courtyard.

The Liu Family was in complete chaos.

From time to time, there were servants rushing by, and cries were faintly heard from somewhere.

Jiang Ning noticed a maid whom she recognized and quickly reached out to hold her.

The maid was so scared that she wanted to scream, but Gucheng quickly covered her mouth with his sword.

“…Who…who are you?” The maid was wide-eyed, looking terrified at him.

“Don’t be scared, we’re not the bad guys.” Jiang Ning hurriedly explained, “Are you from Princess Ling’an’s side?”

“Yes, I am Taohua.” The maid recovered her composure, looked closely at Jiang Ning, and immediately recognized her, “Oh my God, you, aren’t you…”
“Yes, I am the Princess Consort. Take me to see Princess Ling’an.”

“But…”

“The one who restrained you is Prince of Zhao, I am the Princess Consort, do you think I would help him?”

“Ah, yes!” Taohua was flustered, “Okay then, please follow me, the princess is in the backyard.”

Jiang Ning and Gucheng followed her through multiple gates and hallways, finally reaching a secluded courtyard.

This place didn’t look like where the head of a family would live.

Taohua stuttered, “Please don’t take it wrong, Princess Consort, but those Brocade Guards outside are very intimidating. They occasionally break into here, and several of our servants have been taken away because they fought back. We don’t know if they are alive or dead. Everyone in the house is terrified.”

“Alright, take us in.”

“Princess Consort, please come this way.”

Taohua moved forward, knocking carefully at the door.

A terrified voice came from inside, “Who is it?”

“It’s me, Taohua. Nanny Sun, open the door quickly.”

The courtyard gate creaked open, an anxious woman saw it was Taohua, and was just about to relax when she saw Jiang Ning and Gucheng behind her. She was frightened and immediately tried to shut the door.

Taohua hurriedly blocked the door: “They are not bad people, she is…she is a good friend of our princess. She has come to help the princess. Please let her in!”