little wife

Chapter 20

The spring rain is falling, and the holly leaves outside the window have grown a layer higher. The young leaves in the middle can squeeze out a stream of water. The two rose plants next to them are famous products sent by Jiangnan. Several plants are about to bloom. The fine layers of water droplets gradually gather, and then gradually overwhelmed and slide down, washing the flower buds more and more delicate.

Ning Luo likes this spring rain, it makes people feel full of vitality. She asked someone to move a soft couch under the eaves of the porch, and leaned against it with a volume of books. Her black hair slanted randomly, like a waterfall, half hanging on her shoulders. Sai Xue, who lined the skin of the neck, was half blown away by the breeze, and her green fingers were lightly picking between the hair, trying to make them return to their original positions obediently.

The green bamboo is cooking tea. Longjing was just listed in the Ming Dynasty, and money is hard to find. Cousin Qin Yihan sent two cans over. Ning Luo gave one can to the old lady, and the other was divided into two, and half was given to Ning Zhen. Chuan kept half of it for himself.

Following Longjing, Qin Yihan also sent a letter, saying that his inspection in the Gyeonggi area will be over in half a month, and he will come to visit his aunt and uncle when the time comes.

Ning Luo looked at the letter and felt very happy.

Xuetuan was lying lazily on the couch, Ning Luo's pair of jade feet just kept warm, and occasionally scratched Xuetuan's stomach with toes, Xuetuan was not annoyed, but just opened his blue cat eyes and cast a reproachful glance at her, "Meow" uttered, and he didn't even bother to move his nest.

Ning Luo was in a good mood, so she didn't care about Xue Tuan's rudeness.

It's been about five or six days, and today, everything has finally settled down. It coincides with the academy's rest, so she can finally relax and enjoy it.

Ning Zhenchuan kicked open the door that day, and the house was in chaos. Only then did Ning Luo know that Ning Heng and Ning Huai had switched identities.

This is a serious crime of contempt for the imperial court. Ning Zhenchuan dragged Ning Heng to report to the police. How could Qin Xianglan agree? The family was in chaos all of a sudden.

Before everyone could come up with a plan, the imperial decree came, announcing Ning Zhenchuan, Ning Heng, and Ning Huai to enter the palace.

The family was in fear for more than an hour, and it was almost midnight before they found out that Jing Yun had already reported this matter to the emperor, and I don't know what he said, but the emperor was actually very interested in the two brothers of the Ning family and exchanged places It was he who personally wrote the imperial criticism, and he personally summoned them for questioning.

Ning Zhenchuan was dumbfounded, and another day later, the good news came. Ning Huai won the eighteenth place, while Ning Heng won the third place in the martial arts, including riding and archery.

The two brothers each got what they wanted, full of joy, and got drunk together.

That night, the whole Ning family was full of joy, only Ning Zhenming and Ning Zhenchuan were unhappy and felt ashamed of each other.

Another day later, Jing Yun invited the two to Guiyunju to make amends in his own name, and finally untied the knot between the two brothers for more than ten years.Because of the accident that happened to Ning Zhenchuan many years ago, both of them felt sorry for each other. Not only did they think of each other, but they also tried their best to make their children accommodate each other's children. Wu, those who love martial arts are forced to study literature, especially Ning Zhenchuan, for fear that Ning Heng will be too aggressive and snatch Ning Huai's title.

Now that the haze has been swept away, especially the two brothers Ning Heng and Ning Huai, each of them is smiling happily. One has entered the camp of the Forbidden Army of Marquis Xinyi, and the other will participate in the palace examination tomorrow.

"Girl, look at how lazy it is, it's fattened up." The crisp voice of Lvzhu came from next to my ear, and as Lvzhu said, he put the cooked Longjing in front of the collapse, and conveniently put the fresh dragon well next to it. The raspberries were poked with a toothpick, and they looked like crystal-clear candied haws. The raspberries were fragrant and sweet. They were wild fruits picked by Butler Sun from Taiqing Mountain. Ning Luo liked them very much.

"Let it be lazy," Ning Luo took it lazily, "It's good like this."

"At the beginning of the month is the academy's flower viewing party. The seventh girl has been practicing the piano day and night these days. How come you haven't moved at all, girl."

Sipping a sip of tea, the fragrance overflowed from her mouth, Ning Luo said indifferently: "Seventh Sister likes it, as long as she likes it, if she can win the first place in piano skills, then our Ning Mansion will be regarded as a happy family."

Lvzhu covered her mouth and said happily: "Yes, people in the second room are very light-footed when they come in and out. The second lady said that this is a good opportunity for Miss Seventh to make a fortune. If anyone disturbs Miss Seventh's piano practice, interrupt her leg."

Ning Luo also laughed. The second aunt most likely wanted Ning Xuan to find a good husband at the flower viewing party and marry into a noble family.It's just that their expectations are too high, and Ning Xuan's self-esteem is too strong. If she doesn't win the ranking, will Ning Xuan just fall into a slump?You have to find a time to persuade me.

While talking, Zijing came in, and said mysteriously: "Miss Nine, guess who is here in the front hall?"

"Say it quickly, what's the point of selling it?" Lu Zhu urged.

"His Royal Highness Rui is drinking tea with the third master in the front hall." Zijing was very happy, "You were not there when His Royal Highness came down last time, so this time we have met."

Behind the screen door, Ning Luo held her breath, and heard Yang Yan and Ning Zhenchuan talking and laughing, wanting to chat with each other.

Ning Zhenchuan used to serve as a sacrificial wine in the Imperial Academy, and some of the royal children had studied in the Imperial Academy, and he and Ning Zhenchuan could be regarded as mentors and apprentices. Yang Yan visited the door many times, using the name of "asking for advice".

"Talking with Master Ning is better than studying for ten years," Yang Yan said with a smile, "I heard that Ning Heng was a high school martial arts tester the day before yesterday, and sister Luo is both talented and beautiful. Blessing."

"Your Highness is admirable," Ning Zhenchuan said in a gentle voice, "Your Highness has devoted himself to learning in the past two years, and his knowledge has improved by leaps and bounds. This should be admired by the lower officials."

"Master Ning said that, I am terrified. There is no end to learning, and I will have Lord Lao Ning to teach me in the future." Yang Yan said humbly.

"Don't dare, His Highness will do as you please."

"By the way, sister Luo is at home today, right? I brought the pagoda flower cake newly made by the imperial chef from the palace. It was her favorite food in the palace before."

"Your Majesty is concerned, and I thank Your Majesty for Luo'er." Ning Zhenchuan took the Sophora japonica cake and pretended to be confused.

Yang Yan couldn't help it anymore: "I wonder if Master Ning can invite sister Luo to come out to see her? The flower viewing party will be in a few days. I don't know what flowers she likes. I'll ask someone to put more flowers on her desk."

Only then did Ning Zhenchuan suddenly realize: "Thank you, Your Highness, please wait a moment, Your Highness."

Ning Luo frowned at the back, winked at Lv Zhu, and shook her head.Green Bamboo understood and tiptoed out.

After a while, Ning De trotted back and said: "Third Master, Ninth Miss has a headache, she is lying down and resting."

Ning Zhenchuan said apologetically, "This is really an unfortunate coincidence."

Yang Yan was slightly disappointed, cheered himself up and said with a smile: "It's okay, it must be that the homework is tight these few days, and I would like to ask Mr. Ning to bring me a sentence, let Luo Mei rest well, and the most important thing is to take care of her body."

"Be sure to bring it, thank you Your Highness for the Sophora Cake." Ning Zhenchuan bowed to express his thanks.

After sending Yang Yan out the door, Ning Zhenchuan returned to the front hall and coughed lightly at the screen door: "Still coming out? It's all right, what are you doing hiding here?"

Ning Luo came out slowly, hesitated to speak.

Ning Zhenchuan waved his hand, and all the servants who served him went out, then motioned Ning Luo to sit down beside him, and said gently, "Why don't you want to see His Highness King Rui? Did you quarrel with him?"

Ning Luo shook her head: "There is no quarrel, but I don't want to see him anymore."

Ning Zhenchuan was a little puzzled, thinking that his daughter was playing with a childish temper, he thought for a while and persuaded: "Luo'er, it's okay if you didn't see him just now, men, the harder it is to get, the more you cherish them, he Although I like you so much at this time, you are only 14 years old after all, so it is hard to guarantee what will happen in the future, but you have to be careful not to be self-defeating."

"No, Dad, I'm telling the truth." Ning Luo was a little anxious, "Even if His Royal Highness King Rui is good, I don't like him. What's more, he is far from this good character."

Ning Zhenchuan became more and more puzzled: "Didn't you two get along well before? What's more, I have been paying attention to His Royal Highness King Rui for a while, and he is considered to be considerate, gentle and courteous among several His Royal Highnesses, not to mention that he and His Highness the Crown Prince Since my wife is good, it can be regarded as the friendship of having a mother, and I will be the prince's right-hand man in the future, if you marry, you will not be wronged."

"I don't want to marry a member of the royal family," Ning Luo said decisively, "I only want a lover in this life, who can be like my parents, a couple for the rest of my life, and live a sweet life."

"This..." Ning Zhenchuan looked at her worriedly, "Silly boy, this kind of thing happens but you can't ask for it. If you use this reason to discuss marriage, I'm afraid you will be called jealous. According to me Look, His Royal Highness King Rui has a deep affection for you, if you two are in love, if you mention it a little after getting married, maybe he will agree."

Ning Luo sneered in her heart, passionate?No amount of affection can match his ambition to sit on the dragon chair. "Father, all in all, my daughter doesn't like His Royal Highness King Rui. If he comes to propose marriage in the future, please father absolutely not agree."

Ning Zhenchuan stared at her, his gaze gradually became serious: "Luo'er, tell Dad that you suddenly don't like His Royal Highness King Rui, but is there any special reason?"

Ning Luo was silent for a long time. She wanted to tell her father about her previous life, but she didn't know how to justify herself. However, Ning Zhenchuan misunderstood her with a disbelieving expression on her face: "Could it be that you have someone else in your heart? Luo'er, you are still young. You can't listen to other people's rhetoric, your daughter's family must not make mistakes, you tell dad, who is that person? How old is he? What does he do?"

This barrage of questions came from Ning Zhenchuan's mouth, which is really unbelievable. You must know that this Zhongshuling lord has never lost his composure in front of the emperor even in the court.

Ning Luo pursed her lips and suppressed a smile: "Father, what are you thinking, there is no one else, and I didn't like His Highness King Rui much, let alone..."

"What's more?" Ning Zhenchuan didn't let up. This is his and Qin Xianglan's precious lump, and there must be no mistakes.

Ning Luo finally made up her mind to say it earlier, even if Ning Zhenchuan didn't believe it, it would be good for him to wake up.Her little face collapsed, she looked a little frustrated, and said in a low voice: "Father, I told you, you can't scold me."

Ning Zhenchuan became a little apprehensive at what she said, and forced himself to calm down: "Luo Er, don't be afraid, everything has a father."

"I went to Taiqing Monastery and Taoist Master Qingxu to chant scriptures and pray for blessings, and I had a dream when I came back," Ning Luo lowered her voice and whispered in Ning Zhenchuan's ear, her voice trembling slightly, " I dreamed that King Rui wanted to be emperor and killed many people, even my father and elder brother were not spared, and my daughter was also killed by the people around him."

With a "bang", the teacup in Ning Zhenchuan's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

His face was pale, and he looked at Ning Luo steadfastly, before he said in a hoarse voice for a long time: "Luo'er, what nonsense are you talking about..."

"Father," Ning Luo met his gaze with sincerity in his eyes, "As soon as Luo'er saw His Highness King Rui, he thought of this dream. Father, no matter how good His Highness King Rui is, my daughter doesn't like it anymore."

Ning Zhenchuan was in doubt, the prince was weak, he was in the court, and he could see the ready-to-movement of several princes, but Yang Yan had always been respectful to the prince's brothers and friends, not to mention Yang Yan's gentle and elegant temperament, how could he Wanton massacre of dissidents?And Ning Luo, a woman in the boudoir, how could she suddenly understand the turmoil in the court after meeting the saint?Could it be... is there really any mystery?
"I understand, it's just you...don't mention this dream to others, so as not to cause trouble." He pondered for a moment and said.

Ning Luo nodded and said worriedly: "Father, you should be more careful in court."

"I know, but it is the duty of a subject to be loyal to the emperor and love the people. Since the crown prince is the heir apparent, we will naturally assist him wholeheartedly. The soldiers come to cover up the water and the soil." Ning Zhenchuan's eyes were calm and his expression was determined.

Father has always been so loyal and upright, Ning Luo is not surprised at all, but it is inevitable that he is still depressed. If she wants her, he can't wait for his father to resign from the position of Zhong Shuling immediately and take a leisurely job. Beautiful, how nice.

Seeing that it was still early, she said she wanted to relax, called Ning De and Ning Quan to guard her, took the green bamboo and Zijing and left the house.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he left the mansion, someone came out from the alley on the side, his gentle and amiable face was stained with a gloomy color at this time, he looked straight at her and said, "Luo'er, you You really are cheating on me."

(End of this chapter)