"Huh? You're going to stay at my place?"
Jiang Xiaobai's eyes widened at Tang Ningshuang's words.
He had assumed Tang Ningshuang would, at most, accompany him when he went out.
He hadn't expected this woman to move into his quarters too.
Wasn't this... taking close protection a little too far?
"You think I want to?"
Tang Ningshuang frowned. "Your Marquis's Residence may be safe, but nothing is absolute. What would you do if someone tried to assassinate you?"
"Fair point!"
Jiang Xiaobai shrugged helplessly.
"Mm."
Tang Ningshuang looked at Jiang Xiaobai. "Just put a bed in the outer room."
She paused, then added, "Also, clear up the Ministry of Rites case as soon as you can."
"That way, you can relax, and I can leave sooner!"
Yes, joining the army was still what she longed for.
Not staying in the Shadowguard Bureau, following Jiang Xiaobai on patrols everywhere, protecting this person and that.
"All right, fine!"
Jiang Xiaobai sighed.
With her having gone that far, what else could he say?
He couldn't exactly throw Tang Ningshuang out, could he?
Besides, having an expert like Tang Ningshuang by his side really did make him considerably safer.
It was just... whenever he thought of this woman sleeping in his outer room, something felt strange.
"Let's go!"
Jiang Xiaobai waved a hand and led the way into the Marquis's Residence.
At nightfall.
Because Tang Ningshuang had arrived, Jiang Jingcheng had specifically ordered a table of food prepared.
After all, Tang Ningshuang was Tang Kui's daughter, and their families were old friends.
On top of that, Tang Ningshuang was now protecting Jiang Xiaobai by imperial decree, so they certainly couldn't stint on their hospitality.
At the dinner table, Jiang Jingcheng, for once, barely scolded Jiang Xiaobai. Instead, he turned to Tang Ningshuang.
"Ningshuang, I'm