Chapter 969 Fleeing Famine? There's No Way to Escape (16)

When Old Lady Ning heard that Steward Lu had brought in an official matchmaker, her head was spinning. She had just been right. She quickly told her grandson to call her granddaughter. She had to ask her granddaughter's opinion on this matter. Alas, her status was too low, and she had no choice in many things.

Ning Yan went directly to the back hall. In ancient times, women were subject to many restrictions, and marriages were arranged by their parents and matchmakers. It would be inappropriate for her to show her face in the front.

Fortunately, the old lady heard the commotion, said "Excuse me" and came to the back room.

"Speak up, what do you mean? If you don't agree, Grandma will send them away, and we'll return the things the Lu family sent us in kind, at a reduced price."

"Grandma, the Lu family is so powerful and wealthy, why wouldn't they agree? Or does the Lu family want to take me as a concubine?"

The old lady waved her hand, "No, they want to marry you as their second wife!"

"Isn't that settled? I'll be the legal wife when I marry him, with servants to wait on me, and Xiao Bao will be on my side. Such a good marriage is definitely worth accepting."

"Have you... thought this through?"

Oh dear, my granddaughter is so foolish. It's not so easy to get by in a wealthy family.

"Tell Grandma the truth, did something happen between you and the eldest son of the Lu family during the time you spent with the young master?"

Ning Yan smiled: "Grandma, what are you thinking? Your granddaughter hasn't even said more than a few words to him! It's just that Xiao Bao is too attached to me that led to this marriage. Don't worry."

As long as Xiaobao and I are doing well, I won't have a bad time in the Lu family.

Are you telling the truth?

Is Mr. Lu out of his mind to marry a country girl just for the sake of his child?

However, regardless of whether he had any problems or not, since her granddaughter had nodded and the eldest son and his wife had just stated that they would listen to her in everything, she agreed.

Thus, the marriage between the Lu and Ning families was settled. In ancient times, the wedding would take at least a year and a half to complete, following the six rites.

However, the Lu family had already prepared the betrothal gifts, and all matters were expedited. Soon, the six rites were completed, and the wedding date was set for November 16th, which meant the wedding was just over two months away.

Xiao Bao couldn't sit still for a second after learning that his older sister had agreed to be his mother. He kept pestering the housekeeper to take him to the Ning family to find his sister.

After being worn down by Lu Chengwen's nagging, Steward Lu finally took the young master to the Ning family after consulting with Lu Chengwen.

"Sister, Xiaobao is here to see you, sister!"

As soon as the carriage stopped, the little guy rushed into the Ning family's courtyard like a cannonball.

The men of the Ning family had all gone out to work, while the women stayed at home sewing and mending. As soon as the little guy arrived, the old lady, who was busy planting vegetables in the yard, dusted herself off and said, "Young master is here. Come in quickly."

"No, please come inside. I'm looking for my sister, Madam. Where is she?"

The old lady smiled and said, "She's embroidering inside. Shall I take the young master there now?"

Xiao Bao nodded and obediently followed the old lady towards Fu Lin Courtyard.

Fulin Courtyard is the largest courtyard in this residence. Although it is the largest, it is still a bit small compared to the residences of wealthy families, but it is definitely quite large for a little girl to live in.

Ning Yan was indeed embroidering something. With nothing else to do, she planned to embroider two purses for Xiao Bao, since the child was so adorable.

"Sister, sister, I'm here!"

When Xiao Bao saw Ning Yan, he treated her like his own mother, showering her with affection.

Butler Lu was curious as to why the young master liked Miss Ning so much.

Ning Yan was surprised that Xiao Bao would come to see her today. She put down her needlework, picked up Xiao Bao who rushed over, and kissed his soft little face. "I was just thinking about you, and here you are. Who came with you?"

Xiao Bao pointed behind him, and then Butler Lu stepped forward and smiled at Ning Yan, "Greetings, Miss Ning. This old servant accompanied the young master here. The master said that the young master can play until the afternoon, but must return before dark."

Ning Yan: "I understand. Don't worry, go back now. Just come pick me up when the time comes."

"Well then, I'll leave the young master in your care. This old servant will take his leave."

After Butler Lu left, the old lady naturally followed and saw him out. Ning Yan closed the door and took out a bunch of snacks for the little guy.

"Try a bite of everything, keep the good ones, and I'll put away the ones you don't like. Don't worry about not being able to finish them."

Xiao Bao looked at the pile of brightly colored snacks and fruits on the table and smiled sweetly, "Sister, you can have some too."

Ning Yan carried him to a chair, saying, "Eat by yourself, I'll embroider a purse for you."

Ning Yan sat next to Xiao Bao and continued embroidering the purse. A Mickey Mouse had already been embroidered on the light blue purse, and Donald Duck would be finished in a few more stitches.

Xiao Bao forgot all about eating: "Is this purse for me?"

"Of course, I wouldn't embroider for anyone else."

"Even Father won't give it to you?"

Ning Yan: "Yes, your dad isn't good enough either, we two are the best in the world!"

Xiao Bao was overjoyed. He hugged Ning Yan's arm and pressed his head against hers, his mouth agape with delight. "Sister is so good. I give all my good things to you too."

Ning Yan smiled and said, "Sweetie, eat your fruit. I'll take you out to play after I finish embroidering the purse."

Xiao Bao then let go of Ning Yan's arm, picked up a piece of cantaloupe, and forcefully held it to Ning Yan's lips, "Sister, ah~".

Ning Yan opened her mouth and took a bite, indicating that he should eat hers.

Xiao Bao then began to fully enjoy the food on the table. Perhaps he was eating something he liked, because his two little feet, which were dangling under the chair, were swinging back and forth. When he ate a grape, he found a seed, carefully spat it onto the edge of the table, and then picked up another one. He looked incredibly well-behaved.

Feeling that his little tummy was almost full, the little guy put down his fork, took out a handkerchief to wipe his hands and mouth, and seeing that his sister was still embroidering, he didn't say anything. He took out the Rubik's Cube that Ning Yan had left him from his pocket and played with it by himself.

Upon seeing it, Ning Yan asked, "Did Father see this Rubik's Cube?"

Xiao Bao said smugly, "No, I'll hide it and not let anyone see it. Besides, I'll know if anyone touches my things."

How did you figure that out?

“I scramble the Rubik’s Cube and memorize the pattern. If anyone moves it, the pattern changes. Also, I lock it in my treasure chest, and I have the key with me. No one can open it.”

Ning Yan: ...This little brat is only a few years old, yet he wants privacy in front of adults? He's dreaming.

Lu Chengwen simply didn't ask any further questions.

The purse was finally finished. Ning Yan tied it around the little guy's waist. "Do you like it?"

"I love it, I love it so much! Wow, this is just a cat, is this a mouse? It doesn't look like the mice I've seen before!"

He found all the rats he saw disgusting and annoying, but the rats his sister embroidered were so cute!

"Because they are Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, of course they are different! If you like them, just tie them like that. Come on, let's go out and play."

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