The concierge glanced at Qingshan guiltily, "How is that possible? Even if you borrow the courage of the younger ones, the younger ones wouldn't dare to be ignorant..."
"Qingshan, let's go."
Before the concierge could finish speaking, Shi Jingyang sat in the carriage and shouted.
Qingshan glared at the concierge, turned around and walked towards the carriage.
As soon as Qingshan got into the car, a voice came from the side door of Ning Mansion, "Your Majesty."
Qingshan was stunned for a moment, sat up straight and looked towards the side door, then turned to Shi Jingyang in the carriage and said, "Sir, this is the second young lady of Ning Mansion."
Shi Jingyang said: "I heard it!"
Shi Jingyang's voice was indifferent, Qingshan couldn't understand what he meant, and asked: "Master, are you leaving or staying? Alas... Miss Ning Er is already here."
As he spoke, Ning He had already arrived in front of the car.
Shi Jingyang lifted the curtain, looked at the panting Ning He and asked, "Is there something wrong with Miss Ning Er?"
The smile on Ning He's face stopped, and she looked at Shi Jingyang with some grievances and said, "The little lady thought... that Shi Shizi came to give the little girl the zodiac wood carving. It turns out that the little girl misunderstood. I'm sorry."
After saying that, Ning He apologized and blessed his body.
Shi Jingyang said expressionlessly: "Wood carving is a delicate job, how can it be so fast?"
Ning He lowered his head slightly and said, "I'm sorry, little lady, I misunderstood."
Shi Jingyang stared at Ning He and asked, "How did Miss Ning know that I was coming down?"
Ning He was stunned. After listening to Nanny Qin's advice, she hurried out. She couldn't say that she was in her mother's yard...
Ning He's mind turned around, and he came up with a plan and said, "The little girl just came out of the eldest brother's yard and saw the concierge standing at the door of the second brother's yard. The little girl asked the concierge and found out that Shi Shizi was here."
Shi Jingyang nodded, put down the curtain, and said, "Sorry to bother you. Qingshan, let's go."
Qingshan responded: "Yes!"
"Wait!" Ning He shouted hurriedly when he saw Shi Jingyang was about to leave.
Shi Jingyang raised the curtain again and asked, "Is there anything else, Miss Ning Er?"
Ning He wanted to speak but stopped.
Seeing that Ning He didn't speak, Shi Jingyang shouted: "Qing..."
"Your Majesty."
Ning He spoke at the same time.
Shi Jingyang looked at Ning He, "What's the matter?"
Ning He bit her lower lip, lowered her eyes and said, "The moonlight is pretty good today. The little girl wants to invite the prince to enjoy the moon together. I wonder what the prince wants?"
After hearing Ning He's request, Qingshan was so surprised that he said, "Is this still a lady?"
What does she want to do by inviting men to watch the moon together at night? If word spreads about this, where will her reputation be?
Qingshan suddenly felt blessed and looked at Ning He in astonishment. Could it be that she wanted to be the wife of the crown prince?
Qingshan saw Ning He looking at his father eagerly, and his thoughts were confirmed. He couldn't help but pricked up his ears, waiting for his father's answer.
Such an obvious hint, my father would not miss it.
Shi Jingyang looked up at the sky, nodded and said, "Well, the moonlight tonight is indeed beautiful."
Ning He heard Shi Jingyang's words, and her heart beat wildly. She thought Shi Jingyang agreed.
She was ecstatic and shy and said: "The moonlight is the best when it is like it is today, almost full but not full, and almost not missing.
Invite Prince Shi to move to the palace, and the little girl will order some thin vegetables to be prepared and some fine wine to be cooked. Let’s drink while admiring the moon. It will have a unique flavor.”
Shi Jingyang said: "Miss Ning Er's idea is good, good food, good wine, beautiful scenery, beauties..."
Ning He's face turned red after hearing this...
"It's a pity that it's late at night, so I can't bother you. Thank you Miss Ning Er for your kindness. Farewell! Qingshan, drive."
Before Ning He could recover from her shyness, Qingshan had already started the car and drove away.
Ning He was stunned and shouted: "Your Majesty!"
Shi Jingyang did not reply.
Ning He looked at the carriage leaving and stamped his feet, "What is this!"
Chunni was afraid that Ning He would turn around to vent his anger on her, so she hurriedly stepped forward to persuade her: "The Crown Prince talks about good food, wine, beautiful scenery, and beauties. The Crown Prince praised the young lady as a beauty.
It’s just that it’s late at night and it’s hard to get along with the lady. The prince cares about the lady’s reputation. The prince is a true gentleman!”
Ning He turned to look at Chunni, her depressed face immediately brightened up, "Is that so? The Crown Prince didn't stay because he took my reputation into consideration!"
Chuni nodded heavily, "That must be the case. The prince praised the young lady for her beauty, which means that the young lady is different in the prince's heart."
Ning He stretched out his hand and touched his hot face, "Well, that must be the case. Chuni, you are very attentive, thank you!"
Chuni quickly bent her knees and thanked her: "Thank you, Miss, for the reward."
Ning He looked at the direction Shi Jingyang left and said in a good mood: "Let's go back."
Chuni looked away, stepped forward to support Ning He, and reminded with concern: "It's dark, miss, be careful where you step.
Rumor has it that the prince is indifferent and not close to women. According to Nunu, the person who said these words does not have the eyes of the prince.
The prince treats the young lady so tenderly, how could he be a bit indifferent?"
Ning He was filled with excitement when he heard this, and asked: "The prince really treats me differently?"
Chuni has been with Ning He since she was a child, and she knows exactly what to say to please Ning He.
Chuni supported Ning He, looked at Ning He sideways, and said happily: "Of course, the prince said that the wood carving for the young lady is a delicate job.
The prince was so gentle when he said these words. If the young lady had not fallen into the heart of the prince, he would not be so gentle."
Ning He turned back to look at Chuni, and asked sheepishly and expectantly: "So, the prince has me in his heart?"
Chuni said in a very positive tone: "Of course it's true. I was standing by the side just now and could see clearly. When the prince said this, the way he looked at the young lady was so gentle."
After listening to Chuni's words, Ning He felt like he had fallen into a honey pot, and his heart felt sweet.
But he said: "Girl, don't talk nonsense, the prince is here to find his second brother."
Chuni listened to Ning He's coquettish words, not only did she not shut up, but she even talked nonsense, "Yinuyi saw that it was just an excuse for the prince to come to see the second master. In fact, the prince wanted to see you, young lady.
"
Ning He turned his head and looked at Chuni, "Seriously? Why do you say that?"
Chuni nodded heavily and said: "Miss, you see, the eldest son and the second master are on good terms, and the eldest son knows more or less about the affairs in our house.
The eldest son clearly knows that my wife will not allow him to come to see the second master at this time, so why does the eldest son still come?"
Ning He asked: "Why?"
Chuni looked at Ning He and said: "In order to meet the young lady, the prince must know that he came to visit the second master, which will definitely alarm the madam. If the madam knows, the young lady must know.
If the young lady finds out, she will naturally come to see the prince."
Chuni's words touched Ning He's heart. Thinking of Shi Jingyang's gentleness when he talked to him during the day, the more Ning He thought about it, the more he felt that Chuni's words made sense.
Chunni was very good at observing words and expressions. When she saw Ning He, she was happy and knew that her words had touched Ning He's heart.
Then he said: "Our lady, finally the clouds have cleared and the moon is shining, and the prince finally sees that the lady is well. Miss, you are very lucky."
Ning He was in a good mood, "I love hearing this, thank you!"
Chunni bent her knees and thanked her: "Thank you very much, Miss, for the reward. Miss, should we go back to Cuixue Garden or to Lingyun Garden."
Ning He saw that he had already reached the fork in the road and walked towards Lingyun Garden. "My mother is still waiting for me. Let's go to Lingyun Garden first."
Lingyun Garden, Mrs. Zhao saw Ning He coming back and stood up to greet her. Seeing her daughter's face full of joy, she asked:
"Why did you go so long? I met Prince Shi."
Ning He nodded shyly, "Yes, I see you."
Mrs. Zhao tilted her head and stared at Ning He, "He'er is very unusual today. Please tell me carefully what happened today."
Ning He nodded.
Mrs. Zhao looked at Nanny Qin, who took the servant out of the house.
Ning He followed Madam Xiao Zhao to sit on the beauty's couch and told her in detail about the game of throwing pot at the banquet.
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhao was even more excited than Ning He, "So, Prince Shi is interested in treating our He'er?"
Ning He shook his head slightly, "It's hard to say now. Compared with the previous snub, this time, the Crown Prince looked at He'er and even talked to He'er."
Mrs. Xiao Zhao nodded, feeling happy in her heart. Things had not been going well these days, and finally there was something that made her happy.
"Tomorrow, go to the accounting room to pay some money, go to the show room to make some more clothes, and then go to the Treasure Pavilion to buy some accessories. Don't be reluctant to part with the money. A girl's family is as beautiful as flowers, so she should be dressed up. Do you understand?"
Ning He held Mrs. Zhao's hand and said coquettishly, "Mom, He'er has enough clothes."
Mrs. Zhao said with a straight face: "Girl, there is always a shortage of clothes in the wardrobe. Is there too much?
Go shopping and buy what you like when you see it. Take the third young lady of the Yang family, the young lady of the Liu family, and He'er with you. If you spend enough money to gather people, be generous."
Ning He rested his head on Mrs. Zhao's shoulder and responded obediently: "Thank you for your teaching, He'er will keep it in mind."
Mrs. Xiao Zhao patted Ning He's hand and said, "It's getting late, go back and have a rest."
"Okay, good night, grandma." Ning He stood up and said goodbye.
After Ning He left, Nanny Qin entered the room, bent her knees and asked, "Madam, are we going to the Yamen early tomorrow morning?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao leaned on the beauty's couch and rested her head with her hands. After hearing what Nanny Qin said, she turned to look over and asked: "Shi Shizi has a good relationship with that bastard. If I prevent that bastard from taking the scientific examination,
, will Prince Shi be angry with He'er?"
Nanny Qin was asked, "Well... I don't know, I don't know. Madam, what you mean is... you won't go to the Yamen tomorrow?"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao sat up straight, picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and said: "Shizi Shizi has just a little affection for He'er. At this time, we can't cause trouble to He'er."
Aunt Qin bent her knees and said: "I have taken note of it, but it is a pity that today is a good opportunity. I have already taken care of the servants and the doctor. As long as I go to court, the second master will definitely be accused of being unfilial.
"
Mrs. Xiao Zhao waved her hand, "That's all, compared to He'er's happiness, other things are not worth mentioning."
Aunt Qin bent her knees again, "Yes, I understand."
Mrs. Xiao Zhao said: "There are still about ten days before the end. Let's look for another opportunity. It's getting late. Let's take a rest."
Nanny Qin hurriedly called for people to come in and wait on her.
On the other side, Qingshan asked: "Master, where are you going next?"
Shi Jingyang said: "Send two people to keep an eye on Nanny Qin next to Zhao. If she goes to the Yamen tomorrow, she will cause some accident for her and let her lie in bed for half a year."
Qingshan responded: "Yes, I understand. Master, do you want to see Mr. Ning again?"
Shi Jingyang thought for a moment and said, "Forget it, we'll talk about it tomorrow. Let someone send a message to Qiao and Qiao to ask them to be careful. Yingzhe can't have any accidents while they are with Yingzhe."
"Yes, I understand." Qingshan responded, turned around and whistled.
A secret guard appeared and sat next to Qingshan. After listening to Qingshan's instructions, he jumped out of the car and headed towards Ning Mansion.
Qingshan said: "The concierge must have not informed Mr. Ning. This Zhao family is so abominable. I really want to teach her a lesson."
Shi Jingyang said calmly: "She is Yingzhe's mother, so I can only give her to him."
Qingshan sighed and said: "It's really frustrating to have tofu fall into the ashes!"
"Go home!"
Qingshan responded: "Yes!"
The next day, Ning Wei woke up early. Thinking of what happened in the house yesterday, she got up and went to find Hu Rui, "Sir, tell Qiao Fei and Qiao Shi to keep an eye on Lingyun Garden."
"Why? Something happened in Lingyun Garden again?" Hu Rui asked.
Ning Wei expressed her worries and finally said: "Tell Qiao Fei and Qiao Shi that if someone from the Zhao family goes to the Yamen, look for an opportunity to intercept him, and give him a suffocating stick."
Hu Rui gave a thumbs up, "Gao, this is a good move. I'll make arrangements right now."
After Hu Rui left, Ning Weicai turned around and went into the house to wash up. After washing, he went to Jing'an Hall to greet Mrs. Qian and had breakfast with Mrs. Qian.
After Mrs. Qian drank the medicine and rested, Ning Weicai took Hu Rui out of the back door.
After leaving Ning Mansion, Hu Rui asked: "Where are you going today, Miss? Why don't you take a car?"
Ning Wei said: "Let's walk around the neighborhood today without taking a bus."
Hu Rui only thought that Ning Wei went to the dim sum shop, and without saying much, he started hanging out with Ning Wei.
Coming out of the back door of Ning Mansion is Maoer Hutong. Walking south along Maoer Hutong, you will reach Qili Street at the end.
Ning Wei and Hu Rui walked to Qili Street, turned left and walked about a mile before they saw the signboard of Yiyuan Pharmacy.
Ning Wei looked to the opposite side again, and sure enough she saw a Sanpinxuan Tea House.
Ning Wei said: "Let's go to the teahouse and see how popular this street is."
Hu Rui nodded in agreement, and entered Sanpinxuan with Ning Wei, asking for a private room facing the street.
Ning Wei and Hu Rui just sat down, and the waiter came in with tea and fruit orders. Hu Rui was surprised, watching the waiter keep placing snacks on the table, and said: "This... we haven't ordered yet."
The waiter said: "The shopkeeper told me, let the young one deliver it."
Ning Wei thought about the conversation with Shi Jingyang last night, but she didn't expect him to actually make arrangements.
After the waiter stepped back, Hu Rui looked at Ning Wei and asked, "What is the prince's arrangement?"
Ning Wei nodded, "Probably."
Hu Rui picked up the teacup and sipped the tea, raised an eyebrow at Ning Wei, and asked, "Miss, do you have an appointment with the prince?"
Ning Wei smiled and shook her head, "No, I went out today just to watch the fun."
After saying that, Ning Wei looked at Yiyuan Pharmacy across the street.
