little wife

Chapter 29

The section of the road in the academy was fairly quiet, Jing Yun's riding skills were superb, and he caught up with Ningfu's carriage in a short while.

He was not in a hurry, he calmed down a little, and followed behind step by step.

From time to time, crisp laughter came from inside the carriage, Ning Luo's chuckle was not clear, but Jing Yun could hear it immediately.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that the laughter was so familiar, as if he had been waiting for it for so long all his life.

The coachman of the Ning Mansion saw Jing Yun and was about to greet him, but he raised his hand to stop him. For half an hour, he rode unsteadily beside the carriage, listening to the whispers inside, his heart was peaceful.

Arriving in front of the Ning Mansion, Ning Luo was helped out of the carriage by two maidservants. Seeing that no one was about to jump off, she suddenly saw the tall figure standing by the wall.

The stepped foot froze in mid-air, and it took a while to retract it. She waited for the coachman to fetch the pedals, and was assisted to get off the carriage gracefully.

The gate of the mansion was right in front of her eyes, but Ning Luo's footsteps slowed down. The gaze behind her made her feel a thorn in her back, and she couldn't step over the threshold with her raised foot.

In the previous life, did Jing Yun silently watch her step into Prince Rui's mansion countless times like this?

In the previous life, did Jing Yun expect her to turn around and look at him so many times?
Almost uncontrollably, Ning Luo turned around and looked at Jing Yun who was standing in the corner, her eyes flickering, and she hesitated to speak.

"Brother Jing, what's the matter with you? My father and elder brother will be back soon." She said modestly.

Jing Yun walked towards her, and the two of them faced each other from a distance. Passers-by passed by from time to time in front of the mansion. When they saw this pair of handsome men and beautiful women, they unconsciously took a look.

Jing Yun belatedly felt something was wrong, what kind of intimate words can he say in front of this mansion?When the time comes, any rumors will make Ning Zhenchuan feel disgusted.

A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind, and he immediately said decisively: "It's nothing, sister Luo, go in quickly and rest early."

Ning Luo looked at him in astonishment, and after a while, she turned her back angrily, and strode into Duke Ningguo's mansion: Idiot, never talk to him again!

After returning to the mansion, Ning Zhenchuan and Ning Heng came back not long after. Ning Heng had been practicing in the camp in the suburbs of Beijing for a while, his skin was tanned to a honey color, and his bones seemed to be stronger. Obviously, his mood Very good, at the dinner table, chatting about interesting stories in the camp, some people looked down on him, how this newcomer stumbled, and how he beat the leader so hard that he couldn't find the way.

Compared with the usual melancholy when he was studying, Ning Heng's joy at this time cannot be faked, his eyebrows are beaming when he speaks, and it is obvious that he is like a fish in water in the army.

Ning Luo looked both happy and proud, as long as her brother didn't die in that battle, in time, he would definitely become a famous general of Da Chen's generation.

Qin Xianglan kept adding vegetables to her son's bowl, and from time to time she babbled about "losing weight", but Ning Zhenchuan didn't see much joy, but only told her a few words, "You must be cautious in your words and deeds, and you must not be domineering." .

Ning Huai was also quite happy, he had already reported to the Ministry of Officials, and he would be released from Beijing in a few days, and asked Ning Zhenchuan for some tips on being a local official from time to time.

The second bedroom is obviously out of place in the middle, the sixth child is still studying, Ning Xuan has been seriously ill since the flower viewing party, and has become more and more silent and thin, sitting there as if a gust of wind could blow her away.

The old lady sat at the top, looked at Ning Luo from time to time while eating, with a smile on her mouth, Ning Luo was apprehensively watched by her, and couldn't help but coquettishly said: "Grandmother, do I have flowers on my face? "

"Of course something good has come to you." The old lady said cheerfully.

"Hey," the second lady approached and smiled, "Luo'er's good news, someone must have come to propose marriage. I don't know which noble son it is?"

Ning Luo was startled for a moment, then asked vigilantly, "Who is it?"

The old lady cast a dissatisfied glance at the second lady: "You are the only one who talks a lot, so don't spread it indiscriminately. You haven't written a word yet."

The second lady said in a sly voice: "You know, I'm such a shameless person, but when mother discusses Luo'er's marriage, don't forget my Xuan'er, and find a good husband's family for her."

Ning Xuan called "Mother" in embarrassment, and her face turned paler and paler.

The second lady looked distressed, and hated that iron could not be made into steel, so she couldn't help poking her forehead: "Come on."

The old lady sighed, then turned her head and told Nanny Tong: "Ask Doctor Ren to take good care of Seventh Miss. How can this go on like this? For some things, let them pass, don't keep them in your heart."

The family members didn't know that Ning Xuan had schemed against Ning Luo, and they always thought that Ning Xuan was devastated because of her abnormality at the flower viewing party, so they looked at her with sympathy.

Ning Xuan forced a smile and answered "Yes".

After everyone finished their dinner, the old lady left Sanfang and Ning Heshi behind, and said happily, "Luo'er, I want to congratulate you, your aunt was called into the East Palace by the Crown Princess today, saying that she was going to replace Rui His Royal Highness is protecting the media."

Ning He also laughed: "The princess concubine is as gentle and amiable as the rumors, and she is full of praise when she mentions Luo'er. Third brother, younger siblings, what do you think?"

Qin Xianglan had mixed feelings of joy and sorrow, and couldn't help but look at her husband: "His Royal Highness... this royal daughter-in-law... Luo'er is so young, will she be wronged in the past?"

Ning He didn't take it seriously: "Brothers and sisters, you worry too much. It's just an engagement, and you don't want to marry right away. Moreover, Luo'er is smart and capable, and she is the ninth girl of Ningguo Duke's mansion. With this family background, she will definitely win His Majesty and the Emperor." The love of the noble concubine, not to mention the gentleness and affection of His Royal Highness King Rui, who has a deep affection for Luo'er, how could Luo'er be wronged?"

"I've already inquired about it, and they said that His Royal Highness King Rui has a good temper," the old lady said with a smile, "The house is also clean, and he and His Royal Highness are brothers and sisters. I think he is a good match for Luo Er."

"This..." Ning Zhenchuan said hesitantly, "Mother, sister-in-law, I'm afraid this marriage is not suitable, so I'd better find a way to reject the princess and concubine."

As soon as these words came out, the three women in the room were stunned, and the eldest aunt said unhappily, "Zhenchuan, could it be that you have someone who is better than His Royal Highness King Rui?"

The old lady was also a little surprised: "Didn't you still praise His Royal Highness King Rui in front of me a while ago? He said that he is safe, generous, kind, modest and courteous, and he will definitely be His Royal Highness' right-hand man from now on."

Ning Zhenchuan was extremely embarrassed. Indeed, Yang Yan was well-received by the courtiers at the moment, and it was too far-fetched to use Ning Luo's nightmare as an excuse.

"Grandmother, great aunt, I appreciate your kindness," Ning Luo, who had been standing aside with downcast eyes, finally said, "But I absolutely cannot marry His Highness King Rui."

Back to Ting Yunxuan, Ning Luo was a little tired, and went into the bedroom without saying a word, leaning on the bed in a daze.

Luzhu and Zijing didn't know what happened, they walked on tiptoe cautiously, for fear of disturbing her.

If she hadn't been reborn and didn't know the past, I'm afraid she wouldn't believe that someone would not want to marry Yang Yan. No matter in terms of appearance, status, talent or virtue, Yang Yan and her were a match made in heaven.

The eldest aunt's expression was a little unsightly at the moment, saying that the Crown Princess was so enthusiastic about protecting the matchmaker for King Rui, so there was no reason to categorically refuse, I'm afraid it would make the Crown Princess feel bad, besides, Yang Yan is the prince after all, I'm afraid that she asked to come before His Majesty. If His Majesty bestows a marriage at that time, Ning Luo will have no choice but to marry, and it will make everyone look bad on the contrary.

The old lady was also very suspicious, and told her earnestly that she was still young, so she might be inaccurate in judging people. This marriage still needs to be checked by the elders. If she acts recklessly, she might suffer.

There was something in these words that made Ning Luo speechless.

In the end, Ning Zhenchuan smoothed things over, saying that it was a major marriage matter, and allowed them to think carefully for a few days before replying to the princess and concubine.

After going out, Ning Zhenchuan pulled Ning Luo aside, and said with a solemn expression: "Luo'er, have you thought about it, are you unwilling to marry His Royal Highness King Rui no matter what? You know, this dream is a dream after all. No way, if you miss a good marriage, it will be too late to regret it."

Ning Luo nodded resolutely: "Father, I have already made up my mind, even if I go to a Taoist temple to practice, I don't want to marry him."

"In this case, there is only one way to go," Ning Zhenchuan pondered for a moment and said, "If you want to discuss marriage immediately, it will be done by then. Even if His Majesty offers a marriage, we have reasons to refuse."

Ning Luo was dumbfounded: "Immediately discuss marriage?"

"Your mother and I will go back to discuss and discuss to see if there is any suitable candidate. You should also go back and think about it carefully to make a decision." Ning Zhenchuan stroked her hair softly, "everything has a father, Don't be afraid."

Ning Zhenchuan's voice was gentle, as if the sky was falling and he was holding it up.

How could Ningluo not be afraid?

She knows Yang Yan's means, and she is afraid that she will not give up until she achieves her goal.

But it's also chilling to be married to someone you've never met and have no feelings for.

What should I do?
She couldn't help feeling sad, if Jing Yun... liked her, that would be great.

The bangzi drum sounded outside, it was almost three o'clock, and the surroundings were completely silent, Zijing, who was on duty tonight, must have already fallen asleep in the nearby tea room.She jumped out of bed with only her socks on, and walked to the window without a sound. Before she opened the window to enjoy the moon, there were two "duk-duk" sounds, and a black shadow was reflected on the window.

"Who!" Ning Luo pressed the window lattice all of a sudden, and almost exclaimed.

"Don't be afraid, it's me."

A familiar voice rang out.

(End of this chapter)