Chapter 214: Chapter 214

"Otherwise, Qiao Qiao, your beloved son’s future will be quickly ruined."

The old man gritted his teeth as he spoke.

He suddenly changed his demeanor, completely different from the flattering words he used earlier to please Nanny Zhang. It was like two extremes.

Nanny Zhang had seen many dirty dealings in the harem, so she was naturally unbothered by the old man’s change.

However, she cared about her poor son’s future!

If her son was forced to appear and receive guests, his reputation would inevitably be damaged, and he would be forever stuck in the mire, unable to rely on studying to rise again.

Nanny Zhang was instantly unsteady. Check latest chapters at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽

She fell to her knees with a thud, hands supporting the ground, tears streaming down as her mind was in chaos.

She pondered for a long time on how to find her son. Seek help from the Emperor? From the Princess? Or from the City Patrol Guards...

No, it was all too slow, and she couldn’t find him in three days. Moreover, if it caused too much commotion, even if her son wasn’t forced to appear, it would still damage his reputation.

So, it’s best to handle this matter privately.

If she could get the old man to speak, she should try her best to make him talk.

Nanny Zhang knelt down and rushed to the old man, firmly stepping on his collar, angrily saying, "Tell me, where exactly have you taken my son?"

The old man snorted coldly, savoring Nanny Zhang’s anxiety and panic, yet was completely unmoved. He spoke with seventy percent indifference and thirty percent provocation: "If you save me, I’ll tell you."

Nanny Zhang was in a dilemma.

This old man had spoken those obscene words to the princess and even attempted to offend her...

To think, the princess was still so young, and he... he...

This person was simply scum, a beast, a brute. Such a person could die a hundred thousand times, and it still wouldn’t quench her hatred.

How could she possibly save him?

But if she didn’t save him, her son would be ruined.

Torn between the two choices, Nanny Zhang began to cry in despair.

Her face had always been cold and expressionless, never showing her vulnerability. Now she suddenly cried so sorrowfully, as if the sky had fallen.

How could others not be moved by such a sight?

Jun Ning sighed and walked over to Nanny Zhang, helping her up.

"Nanny, do you trust me?"

Jun Ning refused to be threatened by this man.

This type of person, opportunistic and without a moral compass, is actually very cowardly at heart. With some harsh interrogation, he would spill everything quickly.

Therefore, Nanny Zhang need not feel so troubled.

If Nanny Zhang trusted her, she would find a way to make the old man speak obediently.

"I trust you." Nanny Zhang nodded vigorously.

When she was in desperate need of money, it was Her Highness the Princess who noticed her troubles and tried every means to help her solve them.

Afterwards, the princess even said she could help her leave the palace to see her son, and indeed helped her leave more than once.

She kept her promise.

Even though she was young, she was trustworthy.

"So, Nanny, let Jin Zhaoyin interrogate him. I don’t believe a cowardly person like him can endure harsh questioning." Jun Ning said sternly, with a decisiveness in her eyes that was unbecoming of a child.

"But what if..." Nanny Zhang still had concerns, but she did not say them directly in front of the old man. Instead, she pulled Jun Ning aside, whispering, "Princess, what if after three days he still hasn’t confessed?"

Jun Ning also whispered back, "Then we’ll meet his demands to make him speak..."

However, Jun Ning didn’t think it would come to that.

This old man, at most, could hold out for a day at Jin Zhaoyin’s place before confessing.

"Alright." Nanny Zhang said, "Let’s proceed as Her Highness the Princess instructed."

No matter how much the old man threatened, Nanny Zhang remained unaffected and had the household soldiers escort him to Jin Zhaoyin’s, giving them specific instructions to ensure a thorough interrogation.

Upon hearing that this person had offended Princess Anle, committing a grave and outrageous offense that angered the Princess greatly, Jin Zhaoyin was immediately filled with energy to handle the matter.

He would definitely comply with the instructions given by Princess Anle.

As for helping to make the old man talk to find Nanny Zhang’s son, Jin Zhaoyin readily agreed as well.

Even though the ones dispatched didn’t explicitly say it, with the matter concerning Nanny Zhang’s son, the Princess also wanted it resolved well, Jin Zhaoyin understood what needed to be done.

Moreover, Nanny Zhang had served the Empress Dowager for most of her life. Even if she didn’t have major achievements, she certainly had contributions, and the Empress Dowager always held her in high regard, a fact known to all. If he neglected this matter, the Empress Dowager would not take it lightly once she found out.

"Please inform Her Highness Princess Anle and Nanny Zhang when you return that I will certainly fulfill my duties and handle the matter to the best of my abilities," Jin Zhaoyin said.

The household soldiers politely replied, "Thank you for your efforts, my lord."

Jun Ning and Nanny Zhang, after escorting the old man to Jin Zhaoyin with the two household soldiers, prepared to return home.

Jun Ning feared that if the matter of her being harassed by the old man were revealed, it would cause a huge commotion.

No matter if it’s the Emperor or the National Guardian General Mansion, once they found out for her safety, they would place layer upon layer of barriers and would no longer allow her to leave the house easily.

Therefore, before returning home, Jun Ning deliberately instructed the household soldiers of the National Guardian General Mansion that today’s events must not be revealed.

Jin Zhaoyin was in charge of the safety of the entire Imperial City, and with an incident , he couldn’t avoid being held accountable.

To protect his official position, he naturally didn’t want this matter to escalate.

Jun Ning seized upon Jin Zhaoyin’s mindset and personally sent Nanny Zhang over to give him some advice.

Supposing Nanny Zhang returned late, Jun Ning didn’t wait, choosing instead to return to the National Guardian General Mansion with the household soldiers alone.

She appeared somewhat dejected and seemed lost in thought, not saying a single word on the way back home.

Upon reaching the National Guardian General Mansion, it was already dusk, and the sky was getting dark.

As soon as Jun Ning steadied her footsteps and was about to enter, she saw Lady Qi rushing toward her, questioning, "Yiyi, didn’t you say you’d be back in two hours? Look at where the sun is now. It’s going to get dark, and it’s already been more than two hours."

Lady Qi’s expression was filled with unrestrained anxiety, "Tell your mother, why are you only back now? Where did you go? Hmm?"

Why did Lady Qi ask in this way? And seeing her expression, could she have learned something?

Jun Ning had strictly instructed the household soldiers who went out with her today not to tell others about what happened. The soldiers agreed since she was unharmed, but Lady Qi’s attitude was suspicious.

Could they have secretly reported it?

Jun Ning cast a suspicious glance at the few household soldiers behind her.