Song Ning lay in the car, looking unhappy.

Although she just yelled back, she's still unhappy.

Hearing Song Ning tossing and turning inside, Song Rui asked worriedly, "Er Ya, will they blame you for what you just said?"

He knew Xie Linzhou's identity; they were able to settle down here thanks to General Xie.

"I don't know," Song Ning said in a muffled voice.

What she said today, according to the rules of this era, can indeed be described as utterly rebellious.

But she had really had enough.

At worst, she'd offend him; he could kill her or torture her to death—she wasn't going to put up with it anymore.

Song Rui had long known that Song Ning had changed, but he never expected him to have changed to this extent. He was a great general of their Jin Dynasty, and Song Ning actually dared to offend such an important figure.

When she said those words, his legs went weak. Sitting on the edge of the carriage, he felt as if the people in the carriage opposite him were about to rush out and kill him.

"Er Ya, what exactly happened between you and General Xie?"

Song Ning sighed: "He's sick in the head. He deliberately messes with me just to have fun, and he's trying to kill me."

Song Ning thanked him for giving them a place to stay, but one thing at a time, she couldn't let herself be bullied like this because of this.

Upon arriving in Jiangning County, they first delivered goods to Yunxiufang and then picked up medicine from Yong'antang.

Seeing that Song Ning's expression was not quite right, Tang Xinghuai asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Did someone make you angry?"

Song Ning pursed his lips: "No, it's just that as an ordinary citizen, I suddenly came to agree with the saying 'those who excel in their studies will become officials,' and I realized it."

If she were an official today, would Xie Linzhou dare to tease her like this three or five times?

"Ha, has he figured out a profound truth?"

Song Ning nodded: "Sigh, no wonder everyone wants to study and climb the social ladder. It really makes a difference when you have a higher status."

After taking the medicine he had gotten for Yunniang, Tang Xinghuai saw her off and casually asked, "By the way, last time I saw you get into General Xie's carriage. Are you quite familiar with him?"

She rolled her eyes and said, "We're not close. Don't mention him in front of me again; it's bad luck."

Tang Xinghuai raised an eyebrow slightly, his mood clearly improving: "What's wrong? Did he bully you?"

"No, I just think he's sick, and quite seriously so."

Song Ning was unwilling to say more and left Yong'an Hall with the medicine.

Tang Xinghuai watched her leave, a slight smile playing on his lips. Before he could even make a move, the two of them had already broken up. What great news!

Tang Xinghuai couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xie Linzhou should just grow old alone and experience all the hardships in this world...

Since it was inconvenient for Song Rui to drive the mule cart, Song Ning told him to find a place to wait for her while she went out for a walk.

Every time she comes to Jiangning County, she wanders around the streets and alleys.

The layout of Jiangning County was within her reference range.

Jiangning County is already a well-developed county, and its transportation and commerce are unlikely to change much further.

The problems that Jiangning County has will be avoided as much as possible in the future, and Tianxiang County will make the most of its strengths and make up for its weaknesses.

I bought the things I had written down in my notebook on the way here.

As I came out of the alley, I had just reached the alley entrance when I turned around and saw Madam Yu and Xu Jiaojiao.

The two were walking this way when they spotted Song Ning immediately.

Yu Shi was surprised to see Song Ning without a look of deep hatred. She was being led by the arm by Xu Jiaojiao, and walked past Song Ning with her head held high.

Just when Song Ning thought the two of them were leaving, Xu Jiaojiao suddenly stopped and looked at her.

"Little Sister Er Ya, what a coincidence to meet you here."

Ms. Yu asked in surprise, "You two know each other?"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled and said, "I saw him on the street last time. He seemed to have a good relationship with Brother Zhou."

Madam Yu was shocked. She glared at her and quickly reassured Xu Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, Lin'an only has you in his heart. I don't recognize anyone else but you. Don't worry, if anyone dares to bully you in the future, I will stand up for you."

As she spoke, she gave Song Ning a meaningful glare.

Oh my, she's putting on a show of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law affection in front of her.

"Has the matter between Miss Xu and Zhou Ling'an been settled?"

Xu Jiaojiao smiled gently: "Miss Song, I know you and Brother Zhou have a good relationship. I can compromise on other things, but I can't compromise on this one. I hope you can understand."

Yu Shi and Xu Jiaojiao are truly a family; they're both incredibly good at acting.

They're putting on a palace intrigue show for her here.

How could Song Ning lose? She raised the corners of her mouth and said, "Miss Xu, Zhou Ling'an and I do have a good relationship. Of course, even if you really marry into the Zhou family, our relationship will not change."

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiaojiao's smile froze instantly.

Song Ning continued, "Miss Xu comes from a good family, has a noble status, is well-educated, gentle and virtuous. Even if she really marries Zhou Ling'an, she probably won't stop him from associating with his friends outside, right? After all, men have to socialize."

Didn't you want to engage in palace intrigue? Come on, let's hurt each other!

Xu Jiaojiao's smile was almost bursting out, but she still managed to force a smile: "Miss Song, I trust Brother Zhou, so naturally he won't hold these things against me."

"Oh, Miss Xu is indeed no ordinary person. I admire her."

Song Ning maintained his nonchalant, nonchalant, and sarcastic demeanor, which Xu Jiaojiao interpreted as a blatant provocation and a determination to possess Zhou Ling'an.

Song Ning was showing off to her, boasting that Zhou Ling'an liked her.

Xu Jiaojiao started to lose her composure, and Song Ning chuckled inwardly, wondering if she was really that good.

Xu Jiaojiao continued to maintain her air of a wealthy young lady: "Miss Song, I heard that you used to pester Brother Zhou relentlessly, but he still couldn't even glance at you. You'd better be more sensible in the future."

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