Cunning General Si Ning

Si Ning turned to Yang Sheng, he was only trying to see and appreciate the nature around him and not to talk. "What is it?" He asked, his tone flat to show he was uninterested. Unlike Ah Dai, Yang Sheng seemed to be full of energy which means he must have slept in between taking care of him.

"His Highness the Crown Prince came this morning but his Highness left after seeing that King Consort was sleeping also a rumor has been going on that King Consort is trying hard to win the Crown Prince over and also win the Crown Prince favor. " Yang Sheng reported.

It seemed Yang Sheng doesn't get the hint that he wasn't interested and with the way Yang Sheng talked sounded like an old man that loved gossiping that Si Ning only turned to gaze at the lake. It was Xiu Junjie that kept coming to his residence and if he was looking for favors then it should be the other way round, he should be the one going to the Crown Prince residence and not the Crown Prince coming over, for all he cares, people could talk about the favor winning, in the modern era there was a freedom of speech so Si Ning wasn't interested in whether they talk or not.

"Let them talk." Si Ning said just to put an end to the conversation about Xiu Junjie.

Xiao Pei not reporting about Xiu Junjie and Yang Sheng not adding anything more about Xiu Junjie means the Crown Prince had to be in great condition so Si Ning doesn't have to worry.

"Also Commander Chen An and Commander Ji Ran came by, the Imperial Doctor said we should not talk about work when King Consort wakes up but I think I should inform you because it may be important." Yang Sheng informed him.

Si Ning wished Yang Sheng had followed the Imperial Doctor's words and not talk about work. "Hmm." He doesn't have anything to say because Yang Sheng just told him he doesn't know the reason Chen An and Ji Ran came and he also doesn't want to pursue the matter because he doesn't want to talk about work.

"Everbody in the Jasmine palace was worried about King Consort and..."

To be free...

From the beginning Si Ning knew what he was getting into, he knew he would always have at least a guard or a servant with him and his privacy would be only be limited to his room, study, or whenever he demands it and for all he knows there had to be some spies around him probably working for the Queen Dowager, it was something he had thought of but for some reason, it was bugging him because he doesn't know if he should expect Xiu TianZhao to tell him the next time they see that he was seen outside the palace, Xiao Pei face wasn't covered so anyone familiar with Si Ning should know him but that doesn't mean they should know he was the one with the hat but they could guess. He was a person of his own but he couldn't shake off the feeling of not having his free time, he couldn't help but think of what Qiu Bai said about him wanting freedom.

It was pointless thinking because that was all Si Ning does whenever he was alone, the human mind was made in a way that people had to think every second but his thinking was just clouded by overthinking things which was the opposite of what he wanted to do at the pavilion, the scenery was fresh and calm even small birds were flying in the sky giving off a gentle mood which was perfect to relax so he shook his thoughts off because he wasn't the only one in the world tied down by their responsibility all he needed was just a do not disturb sign in his life just for the main time.

"This servant will go and make chamomile tea." Yang Sheng said.

"Hmm." Si Ning nodded knowing Yang Sheng must have noticed he wasn't listening to him, even though he wasn't interested in taking tea but he wanted Yang Sheng to leave and give him peace of mind. He watched Yang Sheng leave and sighed relieved, he wanted to finally relax when his eyes caught sight of someone approaching.

Uh.

Si Ning turned to see the Imperial Doctor and Ah Dai approaching, the Imperial Doctor with his box while Ah Dai leads the way. Just seeing them gave Si Ning the urge to just scream in frustration but the Imperial Doctor that was getting closer made him wear a fake smile but managed for the smile to look real like he was happy to see the Doctor so he stood up and saluted just at the same time the Imperial Doctor also saluted.

"General Si Ning I am glad to see you in great condition." The Imperial Doctor said as he straightened up.

"Likewise." Si Ning lied. "Please take your seat." He said politely as he started to regret not giving instructions that he doesn't want to see the Imperial Doctor. He wasn't asked any questions because of his condition and he was busy throwing up before sleeping but now he couldn't help but think the Imperial Doctor came to ask questions.

The Imperial Doctor opened his box and started his inspection by checking Si Ning's eyes and his pulse.

"The light food you ate when you woke up, how did it feel in your stomach?"

"Nice." Si Ning replied simply because he doesn't know if the Imperial Doctor want a simple answer or just a long explanation but Si Ning was trying to keep it short.

"The cause of the stomach upset was the greasy food consumed by you so General Si Ning, you will have to stay away from greasy or oily food for the time being and also make sure you take fresh milk whenever you feel pain or just take it from time to time." The Imperial Doctor said, his gaze on Si Ning.

"I will do that." Si Ning nodded, he could now see the reason why Xiao Pei offered him a cup of milk out of the blue. He wasn't interested in taking milk but he would only take it if his stomach acts up again but the Imperial Doctor doesn't have to know which made him bob his head a few times just to show he was on board with taking milk.

"Then I will take my leave." The Imperial Doctor said as he closed his bag. "Please rest General Si Ning, I will see myself out."

Si Ning had no intention of seeing him out so he nodded, glad that the Imperial Doctor suggested it and was also glad the content which he threw up wasn't brought up, he was also glad the inspection didn't even take long. When the Imperial Doctor turned Si Ning waved his hand to Ah Dai as a sign that he was dismissed and should see the Imperial Doctor out. He felt so calm to see them walking away and finally it was time for him to rest.

"Si Ning!"

Si Ning almost lost it the moment he heard a tiny voice yelled out his name, he had seen the Crown Prince quite enough and one thing he was sure about that he wanted was to not see Xiu Junjie for the day and for him to rest, enjoy the view yet his afternoon vision kept getting disturbed so he turned ready to roll his eyes out of his head only to get shocked when he saw who was coming towards him.