Chapter 683 685. Aunt

“Although you live in a poor and remote area like ours, you don’t look like a country girl at all, otherwise your father wouldn’t have arranged such a marriage for you.

I just thought that if you could pass the exam and become a scholar, having such a scholar's wife would not be a loss of face for you. "

Madam Ning fell into reminiscence, "It's a pity that your father died early, and I don't have the ability to support this family, so I can only find another supporter.

But we didn't treat her badly back then. We paid the compensation in silver, and his parents were very happy to accept it.

I know that their family also despised you for being poor at that time. Without your father's support, you would probably have stopped there.

Why are you suddenly talking about this?"

Ning Yuchen said in a low voice, "Mom, you also know that I don't have any brothers or relatives to support me. It's hard for people to take me seriously if I fight alone.

Since Yao Niang has come to us for refuge and has a friendship with me, I would like to become her sworn sister.

Then I will help her find a good family, so that we can help each other if anything happens."

Old Madam Ning immediately understood what he meant. Yao Niang was quite pretty, and if she was groomed properly, it would not be impossible...

"But I saw her approaching you several times. Does she still have feelings for you?"

Ning Yuchen's eyes flashed with pride, but he said, "I've already told her before, and she didn't object."

And if Gu Wenheng's men hadn't been so cautious, their plan might have been successful by now.

He has also been looking for a target these days. After all, his business cannot be delayed any longer.

"Since you need her, if you want to become her godparents, then go ahead! But when she gets married, we won't be able to give her a dowry."

"..." Ning Yuchen opened his mouth to say that being a concubine doesn't require a dowry, but in the end he was still thinking of his old relationship with Yao Niang, so he didn't dare to say it out loud.

Yao Niang was also fidgeting in her room, standing up from time to time and looking at the door.

She has been living here without any status for only a few days, but she can't stand it anymore.

Everyone in this family looks down on me, and just now Old Madam Ning even directly asked them to leave.

I must find Ning Yuchen today and put some pressure on him.

I don’t know what this mother and son are talking about behind closed doors.

It's been half a day and he still hasn't come out.

She stood at the door and listened carefully. She didn't know how long she had waited. When she heard the sound of the door being opened, she quickly put on her makeup and opened the door.

There was no eye-to-eye contact, but the rented house was a bit old, and the sound of opening the door in any room was quite loud, and Ning Yuchen couldn't help but notice it.

He asked gently, "Mother Yao, haven't you rested yet?"

"Brother Ning, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"Of course," Ning Yuchen pointed to the kitchen gently, "The stove is still burning, it's warmer, let's talk there."

Yao Niang sat by the stove and put her hands on the fire to warm them. "Brother Ning, I am living here for free and disturbing your family. Why don't I go back home?"

She did not repeat what Old Lady Ning said. She knew in her heart that Ning Yuchen felt guilty towards her and had other thoughts on his mind, but he had always been a filial son, so he naturally knew that there were some things he shouldn't say.

"How are you going to live like this?" Ning Yuchen comforted him, "I've already arranged everything for you. Don't do anything at home. Just have a good rest these days."

At least she hadn't done anything these days and had eaten well, and she had regained 80% of her former beauty.

In addition, she is now married and no longer as immature as before. Instead, she has a unique charm and is more attractive than before.

Yao Liang noticed Ning Yuchen's scrutinizing gaze and reached out to touch his face, "Brother Ning, what's wrong with my face?"

"No, it's fine." Ning Yuchen wanted to take this opportunity to speak out, "Yao Niang, I really want to help you find a good place. If you live in an ordinary family, you will still live a life of firewood, rice, oil and salt.

Like Gu Wenheng before, he is a high-ranking official and his family is wealthy. If you are taken into his backyard, you will definitely enjoy a life of wealth and glory.

Last time we didn't think it through and wasted such a great opportunity.

It's a pity that he was in such a hurry to take up his post and missed such a beautiful woman like you."

Yao Niang covered her face shyly, "Brother Ning, please stop talking.

Last time I mustered up the courage, but after that experience, I don’t have such thoughts anymore.”

"Brother Ning, do you dislike the fact that I've been married?" Yao Niang put her hand down again, her face full of grievance.

Looking at the tears in Yao Niang's eyes, coupled with the innuendo of the charcoal fire, Ning Yuchen's heart suddenly beat faster, and he felt that Yao Niang was breathtaking at the moment.

He licked his lips, "How could Brother Ning dislike you? Even if you were married, it was still the Yao Niang in my memory."

Yao Niang sobbed softly, "I don't believe it, otherwise why would Brother Ning always want to help me find someone?

Or maybe I'm not good enough and Brother Ning looks down on me.

Brother Ning, I really don't care about status, but if you want to take me as your concubine, I would like to stay with you, Brother Ning."

Ning Yuchen felt warm in his heart and his eyes softened. He raised his hand to comfort her, but the heat in his hand made him sober instantly.

It turned out that his hand accidentally touched the stove just now. He lowered his head and avoided her eyes, "How could Brother Ning look down on you? It's just that you have seen me here. I can't even protect myself, and I can't give you a good life.

I can't be so selfish. Besides, I owe you this, so I have to help you arrange it."

"But I won't be with anyone else," Yao Niang looked at him with tears in her eyes, "I really don't mind living a hard life, as long as I'm with Brother Ning."

Ning Yuchen's heart was moved for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and said, "I have already let you down once, and I dare not hurt you again.

Fang is a jealous person. I took a concubine before, but she ended up in trouble. Since then, I have given up the idea."

Ning Yuchen's expression was extremely painful, "Or relying on us...ah..."

Yao Niang was shocked. She really didn't know about this. She said hesitantly, "My sister-in-law doesn't look like..."

"How can you tell what kind of person he is from his face? It's getting late now. You should go back and rest. I'll take care of the other things." Ning Yuchen couldn't stay any longer, so he gave a few casual instructions and left in a hurry.

Yao Niang sat for a long time before returning to her room.

The next day, she helped the maids with their work as usual.

As we were talking, I slowly found out some information.

These maids and old women may not know much about the master's family, but just from the few words they said, she knew there was a person named Aunt Xiao, and she also knew that they were not here now, but she didn't get the specific reason.

She didn't know that the maids and servants who knew about this person before had been gradually replaced, and the current servants knew about this person only because they heard a few words from the previous servants.

(End of this chapter)