Chapter 47 No Farewell

Before going to her grandmother's place in Yongzhou, Ning Fu sent people to donate the money raised at the Spring School Banquet to various private schools.

Reading makes people wise and tells them about history. It is also a rare opportunity for girls from ordinary families to broaden their horizons.

In addition, Ning Fu also plans to pay out of her own pocket and donate some pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

Xie Ruyi did this every year at the Spring School Banquet, so Ning Fu was not surprised at all when she ran into her in the bookstore.

"Sister Ning." Xie Ruyi looked at her hesitantly.

"Thank you, sister." Ning Fu also greeted her.

Xie Ruyi accompanied her to select some pens and paper, and said, "Try to choose cheap ones. If they are valuable, even if they are distributed to the children, they will be sold by the family when they return."

Nymph nodded.

Xie Ruyi looked at her and felt a little guilty.

The female king, who grew up together, still doesn't want to cause any harm to the other party.

"If I knew what kind of medicine Sister Cheng had given me that day, I would definitely tell you." Xie Ruyi said. She just wanted to teach Cheng Shuang a lesson, but she didn't really want to harm Ning Fu. However, she didn't dare to take the risk herself, but that was true.

She originally thought that since Ning Fu was poisoned, Cheng Shuang would be punished and taught a lesson, but she didn't expect Cheng Shuang to be so bold and cruel.

"Since the matter has already passed, Sister Xie doesn't need to worry about it." Ning Fu said, "Sister Cheng has been punished, and I am safe. For Sister Xie, this is the best result."

Xie Ruyi looked at her and felt that she was more distant than before.

She felt a little uncomfortable.

Xie Ruyi likes Ning Fu very much. She is the one among the female monarchs who is least likely to argue with others. She will help anyone who encounters difficulties. She is also very generous and does not like to gossip about others.

The two of them seldom interacted with each other because their families represented different interests, but among the female monarchs, her favorites were Ning Fu and Zong Ning.

"My fourth brother will return to Beijing next month, and our house will hold a banquet. Sister Ning, you can come as a guest." Xie Ruyi took the initiative to invite.

But Nymph smiled and said, "I need to go to my grandmother's place, but I'm afraid I can't go."

Xie Ruyi was stunned for a moment and said, "Sister Ning, I am sorry for you."

Ning Fu smiled and said, "Thank you, sister. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Xie Ruyi could only smile and said, "Sister Ning, please come to my house as a guest when you return to Beijing."

Naturally, Nymph didn't agree.

She then went to the Lu Mansion again and asked Mrs. Lu if she had anything to bring to Lu Xingzhi. Yongzhou was close to Liangzhou, only two hours away, so it was convenient to bring some things.

Mrs. Lu had nothing to bring to Lu Xingzhi, but she had a bag for Ning Fu. "These are what Xingzhi asked me to give to the fourth lady. They are all wood. But I don't have much chance to meet the fourth lady."

"Madam, you can come to visit us. My mother likes you very much." Nymph was speaking the truth.

"Fourth Miss, please take good care of yourself. You look thinner than before." Mrs. Lu said with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, madam." Ning Fu felt a little warm in her heart. She always felt better when she came to the Lu Mansion.

She did not hide the fact that she was going to Yongzhou, and she also specially said goodbye to the other female rulers in the hall. Zong Ning now had complicated feelings about her, and for a moment he was not sure whether she would be his third sister-in-law in the future.

Zong Ning also felt that it might not be easy for her to be with her third brother. Her mother would definitely not agree. Her mother was already upset because of the loss of her daughter-in-law, Sister Xie. Now that Sister Ning was coming, her mother might blame Sister Ning.

Not only the ladies in the school, but also some young masters such as Zongduo, Mengze, Rongzheng, etc., all knew that Ning Fu went to Yongzhou, but these were all relayed by others.

On the other hand, Zong Si, who had been busy out of the capital recently, was the last one to get the news.

"Sister Ning left for Yongzhou the day before yesterday." Fu Jiahui said after he returned to Beijing.

Zong Si frowned and said, "You didn't tell me?"

"I don't know if she was busy or couldn't make it, she didn't come." Fu Jiahui said with careful consideration of her tone. She really didn't dare to say that Ning Fu had even gone to the Lu Mansion some time ago.

"Go down." Zong Si looked indifferent.

Zong Si returned home early today and even made it in time for dinner.

Princess Xuan was not without complaints when she saw him. She thought, "Second Miss Xie, how did she end up in this situation?" Seeing her son's tanned face, she felt distressed and said, "Chun Ying, get the bowls and chopsticks for the Third Young Master."

"What happened between you and Ruyi? How did you end up in this situation?" Princess Xuan couldn't help but ask.

"If father helps Xie Silang this time, he will offend others if he refuses Rong Mansion and Lin Mansion in the future." Zong Si said, "It has not been easy for Prince Xuan Mansion to come this far. Whether it is father, uncle, or elder brother, they have earned their reputation by themselves, so they naturally have to cherish their reputation."

Princess Xuan also knew this, but she still had some leeway in her heart: "But what does this have to do with you and Ruyi?"

"Prince Xuan's Mansion cannot help Duke Qing's Mansion, but there are people who can help. Mother, are you trying to stop the water from flowing upwards?" Zong Si said without any emotion.

Meng Che was quite proactive in this matter.

Princess Xuan frowned and said, "Duke Qing's Mansion has taken a fancy to Meng Che."

"How should I know? Mother, you should go and ask them." Zong Si didn't care at all and his tone was a little indifferent.

Zong Ning buried his head in eating without saying a word. Third brother's current mood was not right.

But there are people who don't meet her expectations.

When Zong Duo came, he first chatted with Zong Si about some business, and then asked Zong Ning: "Did the fourth young lady of the Ningguo Mansion go to Yongzhou?" In this way, he was close to Lu Xingzhi, and the two of them might have many opportunities to meet.

Zong Ning gritted his teeth and nodded: "I heard that she went to Princess Kangyang to recuperate."

Princess Xuan said, "It's not a good thing for her to be involved with her grandmother. Princess Kangyang is one of the top three people that Emperor Jingwen hates the most. It's not a wise move for the Ningguo Mansion to send her to Yongzhou."

Zongduo agreed with what Princess Xuan said.

Miss Ning Si is a good girl, but her grandmother is not!

"How did second brother know?" Zong Ning was afraid that third brother would misunderstand, so he told his second brother himself.

"When I was with Rong Zheng, I heard Rong Min say that she was familiar with her and she said goodbye specially." Zong Duo said.

Zong Si had a blank expression on his face.

He was the only one who had made sufficient preparations for her, including the Zhulan scented tea she drank every day, the female guards to take care of her, and even the clothes in the Hongxiu Pavilion. But she was the only one who did not come to say goodbye to him.

I returned to Beijing early just to be able to see her.

Even a few days ago, he could have rushed back before leaving the capital to do business, and she only needed to send someone to inform her.

Although Zong Si didn't really like her, he was willing to give her everything he could, whether it was energy or money.

There are many benefits to be gained from this.

Zong Duo glanced at Zong Si and said, "I thought you would be out of the capital for more than half a month, how come you are back so soon? Is there something urgent that requires you to rush back?"

This is so tactless. He is bringing up things that are not relevant.