Chapter 145: Born to be in conflict

When they met, Xie Yunqing held his daughter's hand and refused to let go, so Shen Ning got on Xie Yunqing's carriage, and Shen Qingbai and July and April stayed in the carriage at the back.

Two cars entered the city gate one after the other and drove along Zhuque Street towards the imperial city.

The streets of the capital are different from those of other places. The roads are wide enough for two carriages to run side by side. The shops and houses on the street also have flying eaves and pointed corners. There is a wide variety of goods on display, and the sounds of shouting to attract customers are endless, creating a prosperous and lively scene.

Looking at Shen Qingbai who was leaning against the carriage reading a book, Qiyue couldn't help but ask him: "Young Master, the young lady has found her biological parents, as well as her brothers and sisters. Are you very disappointed?"

April frowned: "Xiao Qi."

July stuck out her tongue.

Shen Qingbai raised his eyes and said, "It would be a lie to say that I don't feel a bit lost. After all, my sister only had me as her relative before, but now she has someone else. I am no longer her only relative, and sometimes she does feel a little lost."

As he spoke, the young man smiled: "But, I am more happy for my sister. After all, finding her biological parents is a good thing. I also hope that more people will love and care for her."

Qiyue was moved by what he said: "Don't worry, young master, even if you find your family, you are still the closest to me in my heart, really."

April said quietly beside them, "One of the Shen siblings is a bit of a fool and annoying, while the other is sweet-mouthed but vicious. How can they compare to the young master's love for the young lady?"

July nodded in agreement: "That's right."

Shen Qingbai laughed: "Okay, you don't have to comfort me, I'm fine."

July finally breathed a sigh of relief...

In the carriage on the other side, seeing Shen Ning, Shen Chengxi looked a little uncomfortable, but his tone was much better than before.

After all, Shen Ning was able to jump into the water to save his mother in that situation, and Shen Chengxi was indeed touched.

He spoke to Shen Ning, his tone still gentle: “Sister is finally here, mother has been waiting for you for several days.”

Shen Ning glanced at him, smiled and nodded.

Xie Yunqing held Shen Ning's hand and refused to let go. He was happy that his daughter was fine, but also felt sorry for her suffering, and then he felt endless self-blame.

"It's all my fault. Ever since you met me, I've caused you so much trouble. I really feel so guilty towards you, Ningning..."

Shen Ning comforted him: "If you hadn't disregarded your own safety and stopped at the entrance of Shelter State to guide me, how could you have been in danger? If it weren't for you leading the way, I'm afraid our boat would have capsized."

After a long period of comfort, Xie Yunqing finally calmed down, and then continued to tell Shen Ning about family matters.

"Your father was on duty today and couldn't come out to pick you up. Your grandmother is too old and frail to come out to meet you. You'll see them all when you get home later... Mother has prepared a lot of clothes and jewelry for you. Your aunt, uncle, and great-aunt have all sent messages asking when you'll arrive in Beijing..."

Xie Yunqing was afraid that Shen Ning would feel uncomfortable, so he tried hard to let his daughter know that everyone here was her relative and everyone was looking forward to her return.

At this time, Shen Nian, who had been sitting next to her, spoke softly: "Mother, my sister just came home, and I don't know if the servants I arranged are suitable. Why not let my sister live directly in my bamboo movie theater, so that she can be closer to mother."

Xie Yunqing was slightly startled: "I live in your yard, what about you?"

Chen Nian chuckled: "Aren't there Lotus Pond Garden and Nong Yuzhu? I can just pick another one at random."

The Bamboo Cinema was indeed the closest to the main courtyard where Xie Yunqing lived, but Xie Yunqing cleaned up the Lotus Pond Garden for Chen Ning. After all, she had not thought of letting her youngest daughter move.

But Shen Nian brought it up...

Xie Yunqing then asked Chen Ning, "Ningning, the Lotus Pond Garden that Mother prepared for you has a lotus pond right at the gate, and the Bamboo Cinema is closer to Mother. Which one do you want to live in?"

Shen Chengxi frowned and hesitated to speak.

Shen Ning smiled: "Since you have already cleaned up the yard, why should I go to live in my sister's place?"

She looked at Shen Nian with a half-smile: "My daughter knows that it is my younger sister who wants me to be closer to mother, but if outsiders don't know the inside story, they might think that I, as an older sister, am narrow-minded and want to take my younger sister's place as soon as I return home."

Shen Ning held Xie Yunqing's arm and said with a smile: "If any bad reputation spreads, my daughter is afraid that it will be difficult for her to integrate with relatives and friends in the future."

Xie Yunqing suddenly woke up: "Ningning is right, it is indeed my mother who has not thought it through."

Beside her, Shen Nian said weakly, "I'm sorry, sister. It's my fault. I didn't think of this and almost did something wrong."

Chen Ning scolded: "Sister, why are you so distant? Of course I know you mean well. Could it be that sister deliberately gave up the yard so that others would misunderstand me... Don't be so sensitive. In the future, we sisters should love each other and be close to each other."

Xie Yunqing nodded repeatedly: "Your sister is right. Nian Nian, don't think too much about it. Being too polite will only alienate your sister."

Shen Ning looked at Shen Nian with a smile, and Shen Nian forced a smile: “Yes, my daughter knows.”

Beside him, seeing Shen Nian's pitiful look with his eyes drooping, Shen Chengxi couldn't help but say: "Niannian was kind enough to make you live more comfortably, how come it became a mistake?"

Xie Yunqing directly scolded: "Shut up."

Shen Chengxi snorted.

Shen Ning showed some confusion and asked hesitantly: "From what my brother said, is it possible that the place mother prepared for me is not comfortable?"

Xie Yunqing was a little anxious: "Of course not, everything my mother gave me, Ningning, was the best... Don't pay attention to your stupid brother."

Shen Ning blinked and looked at Shen Chengxi opposite with a smile: “Okay, mother.”

Shen Chengxi:…?

At this moment, the carriage suddenly jolted, and Xie Yunqing immediately hugged his two daughters. On the opposite side, Shen Chengxi was caught off guard and bumped into the wall of the carriage with a thud.

He groaned, covered his forehead and sat up straight, grimacing in pain.

At this moment, Shen Chengxi suddenly realized that whenever he met Shen Ning, he would have bad luck, either falling here or bumping into there...Are they born to clash?

The Shen family is located in Shunchengfang, west of the capital. Most of the powerful people in the Daxuan Dynasty live in the west of the city. The top powerful people live in Chongrenfang, which is closer to the imperial city. The Shen family is located slightly outside.

Shen Ning's biological father, Shen Xiuhe, was the third place in the imperial examination in the third year of Jiaping. In fact, the Shen family was considered a wealthy family in the early years, and even produced a number one scholar. Although they declined in the middle period, they could barely be called a clean family. Later, Shen Xiuhe became the third place in the imperial examination and married the eldest daughter of the general's mansion. The Shen family began to revive day by day.

The carriage stopped before turning towards Shunchengfang, because Shen Qingbai was going to the house prepared by Xiao Nanchen on the other side. The house was in Yongxingfang, which was as close to the imperial city as Chongrenfang. Shen Ning was going back to the Shen family first, so she stopped to say a few words to him.

Xie Yunqing advised, "We have plenty of rooms at home, so let Bo Ge'er move in as well."

Chen Ning smiled and shook her head: "Qingbai is shy and not good at socializing, and he needs to concentrate on his studies. Living in our house is afraid that he will feel uneasy and it will delay him."

Xie Yunqing didn't insist: "Then I'll go see him another day."

A moment later, Shen Ning took July and Xie Yunqing back to the Shen family, while April and a group of people escorted Shen Qingbai to the other side.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the Shen family mansion. The vermilion gate was very bright, the street in front of the gate had been swept, and the gate was open. A group of servants were waiting at the door. When they saw Xie Yunqing's carriage, they immediately came forward to greet him.

After Shen Chengxi got out of the car, he helped his mother and sister out. Shen Ning was the last one to get out of the car, and was helped out by Xie Yunqing himself. After entering the gate, the servants knelt down and called out "Madam", "Young Master", "Young Miss", "Second Miss"...

"The eldest lady's lotus pond has been filled with fragrance for most of the day, and the kitchen is also ready..."

Xie Yunqing's maid Qingcheng came forward and said with a smile, "Everything is ready. Miss, you can go back to the courtyard and rest for a while."

Xie Yunqing held Shen Ning's hand, trembling slightly, and smiled while trying to hold back tears, saying, "Ning Ning, my son is home."

With just one sentence, Shen Ning's nose felt inexplicably sore, and she hummed softly.