Raiders of the Duke and Duchess

Chapter 14 The Hidden Tribe Surnamed Ji
"Huh?" Ning Xiuxian frowned slightly after stepping out of the threshold, and then suddenly said, "You said that person... was originally called Shangguan Chu. I heard that he changed his surname after he left Beijing, not Shangguan. Well, you don't know..."

The crepe dances lightly as the breeze rises.

Unconsciously clasped the prayer beads on his wrist with his fingertips, and even held his breath for no reason, but his expression remained calm, "What's your last name?"

"Follow mother's surname, surname Ji. It's incomprehensible to say it. I heard that the Ji family disagreed at that time... It seems that I don't like it." As he said, he stepped over the threshold and waved his hand. It's very powerful, so he doesn't want people to know, so don't tell it... let's go, rest earlier."

Ji.

Ji again.

The night was thick, half of Ning Xiuyuan's face was hidden in the dark, half of his face was bathed in the moonlight, his profile was stern and steep, and his black pupils were as gloomy as frost... The world only knows that the surname of Shangguan's in-laws is Ji, and that is Ning Xiu Yuan is not sure if the Ji family is the rumored hidden tribe that has not been born in a hundred years?If that's the case... why did the Shangguan family fall so low?
However, the custom of passing on females and not males seems to be very... the same.

"Master." Xi Yu came out from the shadows, "The Duke of the State sent someone to send a message, and he said, please go to his courtyard early tomorrow morning for breakfast."

Ning Xiuyuan walked back with his hands behind his back, without saying a word.

Xi Yu said again, "Aunt Dou from Shengpingfang came again today, holding a large stack of scrolls in her arms... After entering the mansion, she went directly to the old lady's place." Although it was a statement of facts, But he couldn't hide the fun, and the corners of his mouth were curled up.

Aunt Dou is a very well-known matchmaker, and also the old lady's "queen" matchmaker. In the past two years, she has brought some pictures of girls' homes over from time to time.

Ning Xiuyuan looked back at him, his eyes were very indifferent.

The corners of Xi Yu's mouth curled up, and it was too late to close it, as if struck by lightning - frightened.

"It's said that good ones don't learn, but bad ones learn quickly. You have learned [-]% of Bai Xing's gossip and noise." Ning Xiuyuan stopped looking at him, went into the room and changed the subject, "Go check it out. Find out why the Shangguan family offended the noble concubine at that time." He was not yet born that year, and when he asked His Majesty later, he was somewhat vague, obviously hiding something.

"Yes." Xi Yu turned to leave, but was stopped by Ning Xiuyuan, "Wait."

Ning Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally ordered, "Gossip about the late princess... You also go and check." The reputation of a woman is so important, and now that a person is dead, talking about these things is really cruel to the deceased.

Xi Yu took the order to retreat.

The courtyard fell silent in an instant, and I could hear my own breathing quietly.

The coral Buddha beads are round and jade-like, and the color of weeping blood in the candlelight is wrapped around the pale wrist, which is shockingly gorgeous.He rubbed it unconsciously, but his mind drifted away... Ji Wuyan...

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Fragrant glutinous millet porridge, sprinkled with sugar, is Ji Wuyan's favorite taste. Every morning, I have to serve a small bowl. It would be even better if it is served with some milk.

When Cen Yan entered the door with a bitter face, Ji Wuyan was holding her silver spoon to drink porridge. Seeing him, he waved, "It's a coincidence that you came, and it's still hot... Chaoyun made it himself, It tastes like I haven't tasted it for a long time."

Cen Yan shook his head, dragged a chair and sat across from him, frowning indistinctly, puzzled, "When I went out this morning, I heard that the second generation ancestor was able to get out of bed... It's a pity, I thought Seeing who is doing justice for the sky, this is a little too light."

"No... tonight, I'll give him some new wounds? Let him lie down for a while?"

"After all, it's the Sima Mansion... It's not surprising that there are panacea." Ji Wuyan raised his chopsticks and knocked him on the head lightly, "You said it, but it's just a second-generation ancestor. Can the girl in my family suffer a loss in his hands? If she still eats, she will withdraw."

"eat."

He simply took the millet porridge neatly, buried his head in a few mouthfuls, grabbed the snacks on the side and ate them all, and finally burped.After eating and drinking enough, I still feel panicked in my heart, that guy... how can I get out of bed?

Just as she was meditating, a warm voice sounded, "Who is the girl looking for?" The voice was neither soft nor heavy, and it would not appear abrupt, but it could just be heard inside.

Looking up, there is a girl holding a qin standing in front of the ancient house where books are drying at the door.When smiling with crooked brows and eyes, there are two small dimples at the corners of the mouth, and there seems to be twinkling stars in the eyes, but it is also lovable.

She blessed the ancient house, "Excuse me, is Miss Wuyan here?"

Ji Wuyan called out, "Yes. Please come in."

She turned to the ancient house again, and glanced at the books that were not drying, most of them were medical books, seeing the obscure titles, her surprise was fleeting, she turned her head and walked over with a smile on her face. Entering the house, "I just passed by, and it smells delicious. I haven't eaten yet, can I have a bowl?"

She went in, sat down by herself, turned her head and smiled at Cen Yan, holding Qin Qiao and smiling sweetly, a little familiar, but also a little shy, "In our building, most people get up late , most of them are for lunch directly, but Wuyan is more particular about... what did you do before?"

Ji Wuyan raised his eyes, smiled nonchalantly, and pushed the only bean paste cake left over, "You are late, and the porridge has been finished. In the early years, the family had a small business, but the family was in trouble. Fortunately, Aunt Chaoyun appreciates it and finds a job here... Try it, if you like it, let Ziqiu make some for you."

Red bean paste is not Cen Yan's taste, if not, there would be no leftovers.

Ruoshui is very polite, when he heard the words, he turned his head and said bluntly, "You don't need to be so troublesome, I just come here every day to eat!" It was exceptionally informal.

Ji Wuyan leaned against the back of the chair, and looked at Ruoshui generously, a little shy, and a little strangely familiar, obviously polite, but pretending to be carefree.She is a somewhat contradictory girl who seems to have no heart.

Xu was wearing a veil and couldn't see his expression, so Ji Wuyan looked at him frankly and frankly, with a somewhat cool look in his eyes.Ruoshui seemed a little uncomfortable, and smiled sarcastically, trying to resolve the embarrassment, "Yes, isn't it suitable? Also..."

His eyes were silent, his brows were closed, and he tried to cover up his embarrassment with a sneer, but it seemed that his acting skills were a bit clumsy and he couldn't cover it up.But... how can it be clumsy if it's just this bowl of rice?
Raising his eyes, looking over Ruoshui, his eyes met the ancient house outside the door, and exchanged an unclear look. The ancient house moved his mouth, and silently spit out two words, "Zangzhuo."

(End of this chapter)