Since she was attending the banquet, she couldn't come empty-handed, so Song Ning brought some things she had made herself as a small token of her appreciation.

I heard that the county magistrate invited a chef from Jiangning County, so today's meal should be quite sumptuous.

The banquet was set up in the backyard, with five or six tables in the courtyard and another table in the main hall behind, which was prepared for Xie Linzhou.

Song Ning was originally sitting in the courtyard with everyone, but as soon as Xie Linzhou arrived, he called her into the main room.

The door to the main room was not closed, and the scene inside could be clearly seen from the outside.

Those who knew Song Dahai and Liu Yuelan laughed and said, "Er Ya is really amazing, she can actually sit at the same table as General Xie."

"That's right, our Er Ya is outstanding."

But actually, the atmosphere between the two in the main room was a little awkward at that moment.

Xie Linzhou said calmly, "I brought some things with me. Take a look after you finish eating, and take anything you like."

Song Ning raised an eyebrow slightly. What did this mean? Was he going to give her a gift?

Just as she was about to refuse, she saw Xie Linzhou staring at her with displeasure, and swallowed back the words she was about to say: "Okay."

After dinner, Song Dahai and Liu Yuelan stayed to help clean up. Zheng Gaoyi and Xie Linzhou had something to discuss, so Song Ning took Li Xingwang to the courtyard behind the main hall.

Everything here was brought by Xie Linzhou, who said she could choose whatever she wanted and take whatever she liked.

Li Xingwang couldn't help but ask, "Er Ya, General Xie wouldn't have taken a liking to you, would he?"

"Tsk, shut up, what nonsense are you talking about? It's just that General Xie is being generous. I've made contributions to Tianxiang County, and this is under General Xie's jurisdiction, isn't that normal?"

Li Xingwang pursed his lips. Is this normal?

There were many boxes in the yard. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Song Ning looked at them one by one, and you know what? They were all things she liked.

The space was so excited, it kept shouting, "I want a rabbit! I want a little rabbit! I want a rabbit!"

Song Ning ignored it. She had just sent a lot of it in last time, and if this continued, the space would be too full.

Song Ning saw a small box containing a hairpin, which she immediately took a liking to.

This hairpin would look beautiful on her mother's head.

Li Xingwang was dazzled and couldn't help but reach out and touch them: "Er Ya, are all these things for you?"

"No way, General Xie just wants me to pick one."

Although she was told to choose whatever she wanted, she couldn't really choose randomly. After looking around, she finally only chose the two rabbits in the cage.

General Xie is giving her face, so she should be sensible. If she really chooses the expensive items, then she's being unreasonable.

“Er Ya, I think General Xie has taken a liking to you. Even if you have made contributions to Tianxiang County, there are plenty of people who have made contributions, and we have never heard of giving gifts to others. Besides, we can all see that General Xie treats you differently.”

Song Ning paused in touching the rabbit, and after Li Xingwang said that, it seemed to make sense.

Could it be...? Song Ning quickly shook her head. Impossible, absolutely impossible.

The next day, several cars were parked in front of the Song family's house, carrying chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, and sheep.

Song Ning was momentarily stunned and looked at Xie Linzhou: "General Xie, is this... a craving for meat?"

Xie Linzhou, with his hands behind his back, smiled and said, "I saw yesterday that you really liked those two rabbits, so I brought these over today. Take your pick and keep them as pets."

Song Ning: ......

"But...isn't this much necessary?"

Keeping it as a pet... you can't charge it by the car, right?

The sounds of the space were buzzing in her head, and she was so excited that she was incoherent.

Remembering Li Xingwang's words from yesterday, Song Ning asked, "General Xie, isn't what you're doing... trying to curry favor with me?"

Xie Linzhou didn't answer, but pointed to the things in front of him: "These are all for you. Keep them if you like them, or give them away if you don't."

Of course I like it! It's all money!

But Song Ning still wanted to know why he gave her these things.

"General Xie, what is the purpose of you giving me so many things?"

Xie Linzhou turned his head away from her, not taking it seriously at all: "I had nowhere to put these things, so I brought them to you."

Song Ning: Do you think I'd believe that?

Song Ning wanted to get to the bottom of things, so he immediately asked, "General Xie, you wouldn't... have feelings for me, would you?"

"How is that possible!"

Almost as soon as Song Ning finished speaking, Xie Linzhou shouted out.

Song Ning was taken aback. Was she getting a little too excited?

If you don't like it, you don't like it. Why are you reacting so strongly? She was just asking.

He looked so nervous, as if he was afraid she would misunderstand and think he was clinging to her.

Xie Linzhou's ears turned red, and he didn't dare to look at the people around him.

"I...I...consider this a reward for you. You've done a lot for Tianxiang County, so it's only right that I give you these."

"Oh, I see."

She wondered, how could Xie Linzhou have taken a liking to her? Thankfully, that put her at ease.

Given her status, even if Xie Linzhou really liked her, he probably wouldn't even be able to become a concubine; he could only be a mistress.

In ancient times, a mistress was a woman with very low status and was looked down upon. Even if she later became legitimate, it would still be a lifelong disgrace.

What's the difference between her and a modern-day mistress?

She's very perceptive; Xie Linzhou can be a leader, but not a husband.

Besides, Xie Linzhou is indeed a bit too old and not suitable.

Although she was older than Xie Linzhou in her previous life, she is young now. Besides, she never dated in her previous life until her death, so she has to be more careful if she wants to find someone in this life.

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