Chapter 996: Chapter 996: Entering Enemy Camp Alone_1 Chapter 996: Chapter 996: Entering Enemy Camp Alone_1 Jiang Ning considered, “Actually, I don’t fully trust him either. However, since he managed to bring the kids out safely, it seems he didn’t mean to harm them. Gucheng, do you suspect him of something?”

Gucheng lightly shook his head and organized his words before replying, “Our intelligence on Lin Shimo is sparse. He is very mysterious, and completely inscrutable.”

“Yes, indeed, he is mysterious,” Jiang Ning shook her head, “let us deal with the urgent matters first. Even though the three kids are out now, my father is still in there. He’s a scholar who can’t even fence a chicken…”

“Actually, Master Jiang the second can fight.”

“Right, I remembered now. He and my uncle both studied at the Spring Autumn Academy. However, he later chose the path of a civilian official and neglected his martial arts.”

“Seventh Miss, hold tight!”

Gucheng grabbed her and with a jump, his feet lightly touched the treetops, the roofs, making a series of leaps towards the city gate.

Upon landing, Jiang Ning staggered slightly, her heart racing from the high-speed movement.

Gucheng appeared as relaxed as if he were strolling in a courtyard. Seeing Jiang Ning’s state, he asked, “How’s your progress with the boxing manual, Seventh Miss?”

Jiang Ning: “…I am still very diligent.”

She was a bit guilty.

At first she was diligent, but when the weather became cool, she slacked off. In the winter, she ceased practicing altogether.

Gucheng seemed to have expected it and said, “If this boxing manual makes Seventh Miss self-aware, it won’t be a waste.”

Jiang Ning: “…”
Only he, with his martial arts prowess, could be so brutally honest. Any other man would have been beaten to death for speaking so bluntly.

“To the city outskirts where the great general resides?” Gucheng asked.

“Rather, to the Prince of Wutong.”

“But his place has strict security measures. I can go in and out freely, but Seventh Miss…”
“It doesn’t matter. I’m there to meet the Prince of Wutong, not to steal. No need for any clandestine operations.”

“Previously, I tried to escort Princess Ling’an there, but his people adamantly refused to let her in.”

“That stubborn old Prince Wutong,” Jiang Ning pondered, “No worries, just take me there. The Prince of Wutong will definitely see me.”

Seeing her insistence, Gucheng took her along. As expected, they were quickly discovered by Prince Wutong’s guards.

“I need to see the Prince of Wutong. I am Princess Consort Jiang Ning.” Jiang Ning revealed her identity, “Go and notify him. If there’s a delay, your general will cut off your head, not mine.”

The guard was impressed by Jiang Ning’s beauty and extraordinary demeanor. Hearing her threat, he didn’t dare to slack, turned around and went to pass the message.

After waiting for quite a while, the guard returned: “Our prince invites the princess to come over, but he only permits you alone.”

Jiang Ning turned back to Gucheng, “Wait here for me.”

“It will be dangerous.”

“Prince Wutong will not harm me, don’t worry.”

Jiang Ning gave him a reassuring look, then calmly followed the guard to the tent where Prince Wutong was located.

Prince Wutong, in full armor, sat in the center of the tent with a serious expression.

“Prince.” Jiang Ning stepped lightly into the tent, smiling as she greeted him.

Prince Wutong looked up, his expression unchanging, saying indifferently, “Truly, the Princess Consort is unlike others, showing extraordinary courage by coming alone to this prince’s camp. Don’t you realize we’re currently on opposite sides?”

Jiang Ning laughed, “Are you considering me an enemy, Prince? I don’t see it that way.”