Chapter 621 623. Yao Niang

"We don't know whether they think highly of the Hanlin Academy or not," He Nan walked out with his hands behind his back, "but we have to admit that they are capable."

Ning Yuchen, "...Mr. He has been protecting me for so many years. I wonder if Mr. Gu will accept your kindness?"

He Nan, "Master Ning, you are worrying too much. My friendship with Master Gu is much more solid than you think.

I heard that Lord Ning has been looking for a courtyard these days, I wonder how it is going now?"

Ning Yuchen looked puzzled. "Where did this rumor come from? We live well now, why would we need to find another yard?"

He Nan, "No...? Then maybe I was wrong."

Leaving behind a puzzling remark, He Nan got on his own carriage and disappeared in front of them in the blink of an eye.

"Master Ning, are you planning to buy a yard?" Minister Cao congratulated him, cupping his hands. "Then I'd like to congratulate you first."

Ning Yuchen, "..." What the hell, just talking nonsense?

He knew his family's financial situation. Over the years, apart from the salary and some miscellaneous income, it was only enough to support his family.

Even if there was some surplus, it would not be enough to buy the courtyard.

"Where did the rumor come from?" Even if that was the case, he couldn't openly say that his family couldn't afford to buy a yard.

"Didn't Lord He just say that?" Lecturer Cao suddenly felt that Ning Yuchen's brain wasn't quite right. He actually forgot what had just happened.

"That might be a misunderstanding. The old man in the family is still waiting. Lord Cao, see you later." Ning Yuchen still had doubts in his heart since he had no intention of socializing.

"See you later." At this time, Minister Cao had already seen his own carriage in front.

Without giving Ning Yuchen a chance to speak again, he asked the coachman to return home immediately as soon as he got on the carriage.

But he was obviously wrong this time. Ning Yuchen did not think of hitchhiking today, but left in the opposite direction.

After twists and turns, Ning Yuchen followed the path beside the teahouse and came to a small door.

The person inside quickly opened the door and he quickly entered the yard.

"Why are you here at this time?" A gentle voice came from inside the door.

"I haven't been here for a while. I wanted to see how you are doing. Is there anything you need? I'll have someone go pick some for you when the time comes."

"I am already extremely grateful to you for placing me here. How could I dare to ask for anything else?"

“Don’t say that, Yao Niang, I promised to take care of you.

You have come from so far away to seek refuge with me, and I am very sorry that I cannot accommodate you in my home.

This small room is the best I can afford nowadays. I am sorry to have wronged you."

Yao Niang looked at the one-bedroom room in front of her. Even the kitchen was placed in the corner, making it seem particularly crowded.

"Brother Ning, don't say that. I came here uninvited and caused you trouble.

Or I should go back to my hometown. I have two acres of vegetable garden at home, so I can survive if I can hold on for a while."

Ning Yuchen looked at the eyes pretending to be strong and felt a tightness in his heart.

If the family had not been short of money, he would not have married Fang Yuan, the concubine's daughter of a landlord.

He was originally engaged to Yao Niang, but in order to fulfill his wish, Yao Niang took the initiative to cancel the engagement, which allowed him to soar to success.

Now that Yao Niang is in trouble, it would be unacceptable if he doesn't lend a helping hand.

"But you always come to my side. What if my sister-in-law misunderstands me?" Yao Niang said as she was about to push the person out. Her frozen red hands were exposed in front of Ning Yuchen.

"What's wrong with your hand?" Ning Yuchen's face changed, and he grabbed her hand without caring about the difference between men and women.

"Nothing," Yao Niang struggled to break free, "I just took on some laundry work, at least it will bring in more income."

"But I don't have enough money," Ning Yuchen said with a sense of guilt, "How about I go back and ask my mother to recognize you as her goddaughter, so that we can live together and take care of each other."

To be honest, he had managed to save some pocket money over the years, but after renting this yard and buying some other things, his wallet was already running low.

When he saw Yao Niang's predicament, he felt guilty, but he couldn't open his mouth to ask for more silver.

Yao Niang, "I'm afraid Aunt Ning won't agree. You know she never likes me."

"Brother Ning, I know that I don't have the confidence to appear in front of you with my current status. Why don't I go back to my hometown?"

Ning Yuchen, "How can you do this? If you go back alone, you will be bullied by others.

Don't worry, even if my mother and your sister-in-law are unwilling to take you in, I will help you find a good place.

We were not meant to be together before, but from now on you will be my biological sister, and I will make all arrangements for you."

Yao Niang was so moved that her eyes filled with tears. "I am unlucky, but Brother Ning, please don't force it. You can't let me delay your business."

She had several guesses in her mind, but she really couldn't ask at the moment, so she could only try to please him again.

Ning Yuchen lowered his voice and said, "Don't take any jobs these days. Take good care of yourself. I will arrange everything else."

"But I'm a widow, so what can I do if I take good care of him?"

“Mother Yao, you are a good woman in my mind, and I will make plans for you.

Although being a concubine is a bit unfair, at least I will have no worries about food and clothing, which is much better than living in this leaky house.

I know that I was useless and couldn't give you a better life, but don't worry, I still remember your kindness."

Yao Niang: "..." Then if you remember my kindness, just tell me the truth, and also let me know where I can be your concubine.

"Brother Ning, I know you won't hurt me."

Ning Yuchen glanced at the sky and said, "Then you should go to bed early. I won't bother you any more. If you go back to eat, your family will be worried again."

Yao Niang didn't stop him, and she opened the door behind him. "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. It's almost dark, so be careful when you go back and watch the road."

Ning Yuchen was delayed for a long time today and did not dare to stay any longer. By the time he hurried home, it was already dark.

"Why are you so late today?" Old Madam Ning couldn't see, but when she heard the sound of the door opening, she knew it was her son who had returned.

"I was delayed by something on my way back, and I missed my colleague's carriage. It took me a little longer to walk back." Ning Yuchen walked over and held her hand.

"The weather is getting cooler now. You can eat first and don't have to wait for me."

Madam Ning, "How can this be possible? You are the head of the family. Besides, we have not done anything at home all day, so we won't be hungry if we eat later."

Then he shouted towards the kitchen,

"Mrs. Fang, have someone prepare the food quickly.

I have done nothing at home all day and I am busy without a clear beginning or end. "

Fang Yuan asked the maid to do it, and then said to the two children beside him, "Go out and say hello to your father."

(End of this chapter)