Chapter 682 684. Let’s do it another day!

He Nan stopped and looked at him, "Master Ning, I'm really sorry. My wife sent someone to tell you today that something happened at home, so I have to go back early. Let's go another day!"

Ning Yuchen knew that this was just a polite remark. He Nan had used this excuse many times.

"No matter what happens, it won't delay our meal." Now that he has spoken, he won't give up so easily.

He Nan walked out and said, "If Lord Ning wants to have dinner with someone, I think many people would be willing to come. I really have something to do and can't leave, so I'll go first."

Seeing the carriage at the door, He Nan stepped on the steps prepared by the coachman, and entered the carriage without looking back.

Having failed to stop anyone today, Ning Yuchen walked to the other side with a gloomy face.

The previous landlord wanted them to move out, but negotiations were fruitless. He could only rent a house nearby, for the same price, but with a yard that was half the size of the previous one.

The only advantage is that he doesn't have to walk so far, which saves a lot of time compared to before.

Fang Yuan heard a knock on the door and was about to go over to open it, but at this moment a figure rushed out and got there first.

She sneered and turned back into the room.

"Brother Ning, why did you come back so early today? Didn't you say you had an appointment?"

Ning Yuchen had previously rented a house for her, but she had to return it because she couldn't afford the renewal fee.

With nowhere to go, she had no choice but to move in with the Ning family.

"Thank you for your hard work. Why are you opening the door here?" Ning Yuchen asked casually.

"I was working in the yard when I heard footsteps and knew you were back.

You've been working all day, go inside and take a rest, I'll bring you some tea."

"How can I let you do such rough work? Where is the maid at home?"

Now the whole house has been reduced in size, and only two maids and a woman are left.

Yao Niang, "I feel embarrassed to eat for free since I am idle at home all day, so I help out with things within my ability.

Brother Ning, you can't blame my sister-in-law, I just wanted to do this."

"After all, you are a guest. I will tell your sister-in-law later that you should not do these things in the future." Ning Yuchen's mind was full of things. He responded casually and walked towards his study.

Yao Niang, "..."

Especially when she heard the study door closing, her face changed.

At this time, Madam Ning, supported by the maid, groped her way out of the room, "Is Yu Chen back?"

"Aunt, it's Brother Ning who's back. But he must be busy, so he went into the study."

"Mother Yao, why are you alone in the yard? Where is Fang? Her husband came back and she didn't even serve him."

She may be old and blind, but her heart is not blind. Fang has not said a word these days and has been gloomy in this family all day long, thinking that others owe her something.

"My sister-in-law should have entered the room. Madam, what do you want to see her about? If it's not important, I'll do it." Yao Niang walked over to support Madam Ning.

"It's not an important matter?" The old lady felt a pair of hands supporting her arms, and raised her hands to avoid them. "Besides, you are a guest brought back by my son, how dare I let you do it.

It's just that you've been out for such a long time, haven't you thought about the future?"

Ever since Xiao Wanyu caused so much trouble last time, Old Madam Ning has had no good feelings towards these women with ulterior motives.

My son has finally gotten rid of the past and is getting back on the right track. He can't be delayed by this woman any longer.

Although she also wanted her son to enjoy the happiness of having many wives, she really didn't care about a widow and looked down on her.

If Yu Chen works hard for a few more years and moves up a level, it may not be impossible for him to marry another noble lady.

"Madam, I am also unlucky," Yao Niang couldn't hold back her tears as she spoke. She took out her handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes. "I am unlucky and I am disturbing you here. Tomorrow I will go to this place to take on some work and try not to cause trouble for the family."

Old Madam Ning cursed in her heart, "…" Who cares if you take the job? Isn't this ruining the reputation of their Ning family? If they let the guests go out to take the job, then how can his son save his face?

"What I mean is, it's not like you don't have relatives at home. They should be worried after you've been away for so long."

If a sensible person heard this, he would have offered to resign, but Yao Niang refused to accept it.

"The old lady also knows that I have had a hard time these years. After breaking off the engagement with Brother Ning, my life has been like soaking in bitter water.

I have always wanted to leave, but Brother Ning always felt that he owed me something and wanted me to stay and give him a chance to make it up to him. I really couldn't refuse."

"Then how does he want to compensate?" Old Madam Ning's voice turned cold. A woman who had already broken off her engagement and was a widow dared to covet her son.

Yao Niang, "I don't know about that. Can the old lady ask for me?"

After being here for so many days, Ning Yuchen still hasn't given an explanation. If she is going to be someone's concubine, she would like to stay in the Ning family. After all, this place was supposed to be hers.

Madam Ning, "I can make the decision for my son and give you some money. Don't be too greedy. When we broke off the engagement, our family had already compensated you.

Now my son only brought you back because he felt sorry for you and couldn't bear to see you living on the streets.

I can give you another ten taels of silver, enough for your return trip."

Yao Niang lowered her head and said, "I will follow Brother Ning's arrangements in everything."

Want to get rid of her with just ten taels of silver? Then why should she bother?

After dinner at night, Old Madam Ning called Ning Yuchen into her room and asked him how to arrange for Yao Niang.

Ning Yuchen has been really upset about his overseas assignment these days, and now the old lady is also meddling in it. He feels like his head is about to explode.

"Mom, how much can a woman like her eat at home? Let her stay here first, and I'll find a good place for her in the future.

After all, it was our family that let her down before. Can't we just be patient for a while?"

"It's not a question of whether I can bear it or not. I'm really scared. Have you forgotten that Aunt Xiao almost broke up our family? Now you are looking for a woman like this to come in. Aren't you afraid of repeating the same mistake?"

"That's two different things. Xiao Wanyu's incident happened so long ago. What's the point of talking about it now?

Mother, please don't offend anyone these days. I, Yao Niang, still have great use for you."

Old Madam Ning disagreed, "What nonsense are you talking about? What use can a woman be?

I know you still have feelings for her, but you have to listen to your mother. Our family can't afford any more trouble right now.

When my son becomes successful in his career, it would be appropriate for him to marry a noblewoman, but a country girl like her is not worthy of you."

Ning Yuchen, "Mom, you misunderstood. I don't have that kind of feeling towards her at all."

He whispered, "Do you remember what Yao Niang looked like before?"

"Of course I remember that," Madam Ning fell into memories of the past, "My eyes were still very good at that time."

(End of this chapter)