Ning Yu patted her hands with a smile on her face.

"Nothing, it's just that I'm going to bring back the dowry so that I can prepare a dowry for you when you get married."

Ning Yunmiao's fair cheeks couldn't help but blush, and she was extremely shy.

"Yun Miao only wants to be with her sister for the rest of her life, so she doesn't want to get married."

Ning Yu pinched her cheek and smiled.

The next day.

Ning Yu and Butler Liu asked for leave in advance. Butler Liu knew that Ning Yu held a different position in Xie Huai's heart, so he readily agreed.

But he still reminded her, "Miss Ning, have you discussed this with the adults?"

Ning Yu suddenly realized it, nodded slightly, and said softly, "I will inform you when you are off duty."

The night was already pitch black, dotted with stars, but Ning Yu still hadn't waited for Xie Huai.

Those waiting in the study couldn't help yawning.

I gradually felt sleepy and fell asleep with my head propped up.

At this time, Xie Huai just arrived outside the study.

Seeing the light still shining through from inside, Xie Huai frowned slightly and called Housekeeper Liu over, saying, "Go and tell her that she won't be serving you for the next few days."

Butler Liu hesitated for a while before saying, "Sir, Miss Ning wants to see you."

A flash of surprise flashed across Xie Huai's eyes, then disappeared.

This was the first time Ning Yu took the initiative to look for him. The corners of her lips were slightly raised, but the curvature was not obvious.

"I understand. You can go down first."

Xie Huai slowly pushed the door open and walked in, seeing Ning Yu sitting on a mahogany chair, supporting her chin with one hand, her eyelids slightly drooped, and her eyelashes thick and black.

The candlelight swayed slightly, making her skin look like white jade, flawless and shining.

His eyes involuntarily fell on those bright red lips, which were as delicate as flower petals, soft, fragrant and smooth, and his eyes couldn't help but darken.

Perhaps the man's gaze was too scorching, Ning Yu suddenly opened his eyes.

She saw Xie Huai standing in front of her without her noticing when, wearing a moon-white robe and with a clear and elegant temperament.

Thinking that Xie Huai had seen her dozing off, she felt a little embarrassed, her cheeks flushed, and she stood up.

"My Lord, you are back. I fell asleep because I was so sleepy..."

Ning Yu felt a little embarrassed and didn't dare to look into Xie Huai's eyes.

Xie Huai lowered his eyes slightly, feeling that Ning Yu was like a frightened little rabbit.

The corners of his lips unconsciously curved slightly.

"Nothing, I just came back too late. I've been quite busy with official duties these past few days."

Ning Yu was stunned for a moment. Was the master explaining this to her?

Xie Huai realized that there was something wrong with what he said and coughed, "Butler Liu said you had something to talk to me about?"

Ning Yu quickly told the Fu family about the invitation.

"Okay, then ask Butler Liu to send a few people to follow you."

Xie Huai's voice was low and gentle, his eyebrows and eyes were delicate and exquisite under the candlelight, and his aloofness also faded a little.

"Thank you, sir."

Ning Yu didn't expect that Xie Huai not only allowed her to take a leave, but also sent someone to protect her personal safety.

Xie Huai is truly kind-hearted and grateful.

It's a pity to think that such a good person died so early.

She sighed again and decided that she must save Xie Huai's life.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was Fu Nanxi's birthday party.

Because the banquet was not large in scale and the Fu family was considered the lowest among the powerful and wealthy, the event was not very grand and only close sisters were invited.

The gatekeeper of the Fu family saw a carriage stop and the curtain slowly opened.

A woman in a milky white floral gauze dew-lily skirt walked down slowly, her figure slender and graceful, and every move she made was charming.

The servant was stunned. "Madam? Why are you here? Aren't you practicing in the temple?"

Ning Yu did not expose the Fu family's external statements and said coldly, "It was your young lady who invited me to participate."

Ning Yu stayed with Xie Huai for a while and couldn't help but learn some of his fierce aura.

The servant didn't dare to say anything more.

Ning Yu walked in with ease and soon arrived at Fu Nanxi's courtyard.

There were five girls in gorgeous dresses and graceful postures sitting inside, laughing and talking happily.

Someone noticed Ning Yu first. "Nanxi, have you invited anyone else? I wonder who the young lady outside is?"

Hearing this, everyone looked over and was stunned.

I saw the woman walking with lotus steps, a butterfly hairpin inlaid with gold and pearls was inserted diagonally in her black hair, the tassels slowly hung down, her eyes were as tender as spring water, ripples were flowing, and her smile was as beautiful as a flower.

"Whose lady is this? I have never seen such a beautiful person in the capital."

When Fu Nanxi heard this, his face suddenly turned gloomy, but when he thought of the other daughters of other families sitting next to him, he forced a smile.

"Oh, that's my sister-in-law. My mother just sent her to the temple to pray for my eldest brother. I don't know why she suddenly returned to the Fu Mansion. Maybe she couldn't stand the austere life in the temple..."

She originally wanted to look down at how miserable Ning Yu was living.

Unexpectedly, he grabbed everyone's attention as soon as he appeared.

I shouldn't have invited her!

After hearing this, the other noble ladies' admiration for Ning Yu's appearance also decreased a bit.

They had already heard from Fu Nanxi that Ning Yu was just the daughter of a small family, and she used her beauty to seduce her elder brother and was able to marry into the Fu family.

Ning Yu walked over without looking around, ignoring the scrutiny from those around her, and said straight to the point, "I'm here to take the dowry away."

Fu Nanxi suddenly looked up, somewhat surprised, "Ning Yu! What nonsense are you talking about?"

Ning Yu stared at the luxurious pearl hairpin on Fu Nanxi's head and said quietly, "The hollow orchid pearl hairpin on your head is from my makeup box."

Fu Nanxi's cheeks suddenly turned red with embarrassment and anger.

Just as she was about to retort, Ning Yu casually said, "I've brought the dowry list, so we can confront each other right here."

"you!"

Fu Nanxi felt a little annoyed and blurted out, "I just took a hairpin from you, what's the big deal?"

As soon as she finished speaking, several astonished eyes looked at Fu Nanxi, as if they didn't expect her to say such a thing.

Fu Nanxi didn't realize what she had missed at this time.

Ning Yu smiled slightly and glanced at the woman sitting in the middle. She had an elegant face, slightly frowned eyebrows, and a look of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

This person is the sister of Fu Nanxi's husband in her previous life.

The reason why Fu Nanxi was able to marry into a wealthy family in her previous life was largely due to the matchmaking of this woman.

Now that it has left a bad impression, I'm afraid this marriage will be lost.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the other ladies took their leave.

Seeing that Ning Yu had ruined her birthday party, Fu Nanxi was so angry that she stomped her feet and glared at Ning Yu.

At this time, there were several chaotic footsteps outside. Fu Nanxi saw that Old Lady Fu was coming, and hurried over to complain and add fuel to the fire.

"Want to get your dowry back?"

A sharp glint flashed across Mrs. Fu's cloudy eyes. "I tell you it's impossible! Unless you die!"

Ning Yu was so angry that he laughed.

"Really? If the Fu family doesn't return my dowry to me, don't blame me for being rude and speaking harshly to you."