Chapter 3: Meeting Again

After that, in the Flower and Wine Competition, Nymph did not steal the limelight like she did in her previous life.

At that time, she just wanted to attract someone to look at her more, but there is no need to do so now.

The one who got the hair flower this time was the girl from the Lin family.

Xie Ruyi only smiled and said, "Sister Lin is very talented in writing."

"It's all thanks to my sisters." The girl from the Lin family said with a blush.

"It's Sister Lin's own ability. By the way, Afu, why are you so quiet today? Are you not fully recovered yet?" Xie Ruyi asked her again with concern.

Ning Fu and Xie Ruyi were not close due to the rift between the two houses. She was a little surprised to be cared for. She said, "About that. I still feel a little depressed, but it's okay. Sister Xie, don't worry."

She was the hostess, and the head flower gift she prepared this time was an authentic work of the famous painter Mr. Donggui from the previous dynasty. The girl from the Lin family was overjoyed when she received the painting and kept thanking him.

"I heard that sister's calligraphy and painting are also excellent. This painting will not be wasted in sister's hands." Ning Fu smiled, then went to the old lady and sat quietly.

"Afu is going to be a big girl too." The old lady looked at her kindly. She saw it clearly when Ningfu peeked at Sanlang of Prince Xuan's mansion just now.

The old lady of Prince Xuan's Mansion was naturally satisfied. Not only did she save Ning Fu's life, but she was also the most respected one among the royal relatives. But I don't know what plans Prince Xuan's Mansion has for Zong Si's marriage.

It would be extremely beneficial if the Duke's Mansion could form an alliance with the Prince's Mansion.

"Sister Wei teased me just now, and now even grandma is teasing me too." Ning Fu said with a smile.

"Grandma, how could you bear to do that?" Old Man Ning said with a smile.

The situation on the men's side was not as lively as that on the women's side. Ning Yuzong and Zong Si talked about the flood, so the others did not act rashly as before. Besides, most of them were busy with their studies, so most of them talked about education, administration and the like.

"Ning Yu, your sister was clearly just a little girl when I saw her last year, but when I see her today, she has grown into such a beauty." Wei Fu suddenly said.

Zong Si and Lu Xingzhi both looked up at him.

"Don't even think about my sister." Ning Yu interrupted him.

The Ningguo Mansion was not very populous, with only two branches. Ning Yu, Ning Ran, and Ning He were the children of the first branch, while Ning Zheng and Ning Fu were the children of Ning Zhenyuan from the second branch. Ning Ran had already married, and Ning He was not here today, so Ning Yu knew who he was referring to without having to guess.

"Then what kind of husband do you think your sister should marry?" Wei Fu asked curiously.

After hearing this, Ning Yu paused and then looked at Lu Xingzhi.

The man had a decent appearance and didn't talk much. The Lu family was not outstanding in the capital, but his aunt, who always looked down on others, asked him about Lu Xingzhi's background.

He originally thought that the man who could attract the attention of his aunt must be a nobleman like Zong Si. Who doesn't want their daughter to marry into a wealthy family? His own mother had been the same way.

"Anyway, it's not like you." Ning Yu retracted his thoughts.

Seeing this, Wei Fu decided not to embarrass himself anymore.

Zong Si guessed that the Ning family might have chosen a husband for the little girl. But as long as it wasn't him, he didn't care, it was the Ning family's family affair.

Zong Si recalled the day when he rescued Ning Fu from falling into the water. She struggled at first because of fright, but then she looked up at him and suddenly stopped struggling. Instead, she hugged him tightly with a delicate and aggrieved look, and weakly called him "my dear".

That's the name a woman calls her husband.

Zong Si didn't want to sacrifice himself to save her, but the situation was urgent and he couldn't just stand by and watch her die.

After rescuing the people to the shore, he stopped Lu Xingzhi who was passing by and asked him to look after Ningfu while he went to call for help.

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"Prince Zong called me that day because he was afraid that a single man and a single woman would be involved in a relationship, right?" After the banquet, when Zong Si and Lu Xingzhi were walking together, the latter suddenly asked.

Zong Si said nothing and just glanced at him.

"In your opinion, the Ningguo Mansion is a good marriage for me. Even if something goes wrong accidentally and someone needs to be responsible for the fourth Miss Ning, I will protect you and you can get away with it safely." Lu Xingzhi curled his lips.

If Ning Fu hadn't said that inexplicable word "my dear", Zong Si might not have been like this.

He was trying to save someone, so the Ningguo Mansion would be reasonable and would not pursue the fact that he had hugged Ning Fu. But since Ning Fu had cried out, Zong Si had to worry that Miss Ning Si would use this as an excuse to hold him responsible.

After all, it is worthy of vigilance when a little girl who has not yet reached the age of marriage can call out the word "langjun".

Zong Si said coldly: "I'm sorry."

Lu Xingzhi said: "Your Highness, your words are too serious. I just asked the question in my heart. I don't regret saving Fourth Miss Ning, and I can accept any consequences. I just hope that Your Highness will not regret it in the future."

regret?

I regret keeping my distance from her.

Zong Si raised his eyelids and glanced at him, and his peripheral vision also happened to sweep over the little girl who was standing with Ning Yu not far away, with a conflicted look on her face.

Ning Fu was called by Madam Ning to express her gratitude. Ning Yu was with her so she wouldn't be gossiped about. She would have to go to Prince Xuan's Mansion and Lu's Mansion in person later. Since her benefactor had visited her today, she had to come and express her gratitude.

"Since you are all here, I brought Afu here to express my gratitude." Ning Yu explained his purpose.

"Thanks to Prince Zong and Mr. Lu for rescuing me that day. Afu was able to save her life." Ning Fu did not look at Zong Si, but her eyes fell on Lu Xingzhi.

Mr. Lu Er was such a handsome man, but Ning Fu had no impression of him in her previous life. Although Zong Si was more handsome than him, his appearance was too aggressive. Girls would like a captivating man. As for Ning Fu, who was married now, she still preferred Lu Er's gentle and decent appearance.

The three men present noticed her absent-mindedness.

Ning Yu looked at Zong Si with a strange look. Not long ago, Wei Ziyi secretly told him that Afu liked Prince Zong, but now she was attracted to Lu Er.

His fourth sister really does... judge people by their appearance.

Lu Er looked calm, letting her look at him, and asked with concern, "Is Miss Ning Si feeling better?"

"It's all right now." Ning Fu said gratefully, "Here are the two thank-you gifts I prepared. Please accept them, Prince and Master Lu."

What she prepared for Lu Er was the priceless sandalwood rice paper, and what she prepared for Zong Si was the "Poems of Mr. Bian Yang", which was Zong Si's favorite collection of poems. He had asked her for it several times in his previous life, but she gave it to the Fourth Prince. In this life, she used it to express her gratitude, which was considered sincere.

She was thinking about this matter, so she found the collection of poems during her convalescence. She turned out many miscellaneous items for the purpose, even the treasures her mother had prepared for her in her future. Even though she was already married, she still blushed when she saw it, but she still read it from beginning to end.

Although Zong Siren was not a good husband, the incident still amused her, and made her think about him a little.

Looking at it now can help satisfy my craving.

As for the poetry collection, she read a few poems when she had nothing to do.

Ning Fu has always been quite experienced in gift-giving, and neither Zong Si nor Lu Xingzhi could refuse these two gifts.

After a while, Zong Si found an excuse and left, but Lu Xingzhi stayed and chatted for a while longer.

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After returning to the palace, Zong Si had nothing to do after taking a bath, so he casually flipped through the "Collection of Poems by Mr. Bian Yang" given to him by Ning Fu.

But after opening it, he paused.

This is not a collection of poems, but a picture album that teaches people how to have sexual relations between husband and wife.

The content was so unrestrained that it made people blush. Even though Zong Si's face did not change, he flipped through the contents of the album expressionlessly, but the tips of his ears were slightly red.

I casually turned to a page and saw a woman's beautiful handwriting on it.

"Zong Si's waist and abdomen are not in good condition, so it's probably difficult for him to do this posture."

It seems like regret, and like disgust.

No matter how cold-hearted a man is, it is impossible for him to remain indifferent about this matter.

Zong Si stared at it for a while, finally sneered, and threw the album aside.