Chapter 13 I am honored
Xiao Ning stepped forward, held the old marquis's hand, and whispered, "Grandfather, Aning is here to see you."
The sleeping old man's eyelids twitched, and he opened them tremblingly. His yellow and turbid eyeballs turned a few times before meeting Xiao Ning's face.
"Aning...why did you take so long to come see me? Are you disgusted with this old man like me..."
"Grandfather's days are numbered..."
"Grandfather is worried about you..."
The old man spoke intermittently about his longing for and love for his grandson. Tears in Xiao Ning's eyes fell and landed on the old man's hands.
She acted as if she didn't notice anything and coaxed the old man softly: "Grandfather, don't talk nonsense. How could your grandson dislike you? Your grandson obviously likes you the most."
"Grandfather, I'm getting married. I haven't come to see you for so long because I'm busy with wedding preparations and really don't have time to come. It's my fault, please don't be angry."
"Are you married? Whose daughter did you marry? Why didn't anyone tell me? Has your granddaughter-in-law arrived yet?"
The old marquis looked behind Xiao Ning, squinting his eyes, as if trying to find his granddaughter-in-law in the crowd.
Shang Xi stepped forward, "Old Marquis."
"You are..." The old marquis squinted his eyes for a moment to identify her, "Princess Duanhui?"
Shang Xi smiled: "Old Marquis has a good memory."
The old marquis looked at Xiao Ning, and Xiao Ning introduced: "Grandfather, Princess Duanhui is my grandson's wife, and also your granddaughter-in-law."
The old marquis seemed stunned. He stared at Xiao Ning for a moment, then shifted his trembling gaze to the old lady and Xiao Xun behind her. In the end, he didn't say anything, but just retracted his gaze and looked at Xiao Ning and Shang Xi.
"Since we're married, let's live happily..."
"The most important thing between husband and wife is mutual understanding and support..."
"Grandfather is useless now and can't help you..."
Xiao Ning snorted, "Grandfather, what's wrong with you? When my grandson and the princess's child is born, you'll still be taking care of the child for us!"
The old marquis was coaxed by Xiao Ning and the corners of his lips twitched twice, as if he was laughing.
Shang Xi glanced at Xiao Ning's face with a cold gaze, but did not say anything inappropriate.
The others had different expressions on their faces when they heard Xiao Ning's words.
I thought that with Princess Duanhui's character, Xiao Ning would not have a good time after marriage, but I didn't expect that the two of them would be as sweet as honey after marriage. Even Princess Duanhui, who had always been unruly, was willing to accompany her back to the Marquis' Mansion and come to visit the old Marquis.
Isn't Xiao Ning just interested in men? How did she win the princess's favor? And Princess Duanhui, such a domineering person, and Xiao Ning... don't you find it offensive?
After coming out of the old marquis's yard, it was already dinner time, and Shen hurriedly asked the maids to set the table.
At the dinner table, Xiao Ning slowly brought out the purpose of bringing the princess back to the Marquis' Mansion today.
"Aunt, now that I'm married, shouldn't the household affairs of the Marquis' Mansion be entrusted to the Crown Prince's wife...that is, Her Royal Highness the Princess?"
As soon as Xiao Ning said this, Shen's Zhang Luo stopped preparing the dishes, and everyone looked at Xiao Ning, including Shang Xi.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and he almost laughed out of anger.
It seems that he is being used as a gun today.
I thought she just wanted to use him to bully the Marquis's family, but it turned out that she wanted to use him to take over the Marquis's family.
But Shang Xi thought about it and it seemed that it would not be bad for Xiao Ning to hold the Marquis' Mansion in his hands. It might even be beneficial when necessary.
Shang Xi didn't say anything, but Shen was panicked. She had been in charge of the household finances over the years and had brought a lot of benefits to their first wife.
The old lady's face was also ashen, but because Shang Xi was here, she couldn't get angry.
"Why is no one talking? It seems that the aunt has agreed, and the old lady has no objection, right? Then..." Xiao Ning looked at Shang Xi and spread his hands, "Then I'll trouble you, Princess, to take charge of the household chores on your husband's behalf."
Shang Xi: “…”
Sometimes he really wanted to beat up this cheap prince consort.
Will you die if you don’t take advantage of others with your mouth?
"Princess, why are you silent? Are you worried about not being able to manage the mansion? Don't worry, if you have any questions, just ask your aunt. She will definitely tell you everything."
Shang Xi: "Really?"
"Of course, my aunt is the best person in the world. My mother died early, and my aunt taught me a lot, right, aunt?" Xiao Ning shouted to Shen.
Shen forced out an extremely ugly smile.
After the meal, Xiao Ning was the happiest, followed by Shang Xi, while the others were bored.
Ever since Shen married into the Marquis's Mansion, the old lady had taken her with her to manage the family business. Later, when she saw that she was doing a good job, she simply let her go. Shen had always thought that Xiao Xun would become the crown prince and she would be the crown prince's wife. However, who would have thought that the old marquis died in the battlefield, and the old marquis asked for the title of crown prince for his posthumous son.
Shen's dream was shattered.
Later, because the prince was young, the power of housekeeping was still in the hands of Shen.
Until today... I thought that with Princess Duanhui's personality, she would never condescend to manage the family business of the Marquis' Mansion, and she might even have a lot of trouble with Xiao Ning, the incompetent prince. I didn't expect that the two of them are now of the same mind.
I really don’t know what kind of magic potion Xiao Ning gave Princess Duanhui!
Shen's silver teeth were almost broken.
If this continues, once the old marquis passes away, Xiao Ning will definitely inherit the title and have a son with Princess Duanhui, then their families will completely become side branches!
But now Xiao Ning lives in the princess's mansion, and she is unable to do anything even if she wants to.
She should have killed this little bastard long ago, but the little bastard was very tough and had narrowly escaped her attacks several times before.
After dinner, it was already getting late. Shen forced a smile and said to Shang Xi, "Princess, I have already ordered Sanlang's room to be cleaned up. You and Sanlang will stay here for one night. I will sort out the account books and hand them over to you tomorrow morning."
Xiao Ning's eyes widened.
What does Shen mean by letting her live with the princess?
Xiao Ning was about to refuse without a second thought, but then she heard the princess's androgynous voice beside her: "Alright, it's a good opportunity for me to see where the prince consort used to live."
?
Xiao Ning hurriedly grabbed Shang Xi's sleeve and said, "Princess, my room is a little small. You are delicate and I'm afraid you won't be able to get used to it... How about we go back to the Princess' Mansion?"
Shang Xi held her round fan in her hand, half smiling, "What do you mean, Prince Consort? Are you not happy to live with me?"
Xiao Ning: “…”
No, what does princess mean?
Wouldn't you be conquered by her charisma?
Xiao Ning swallowed hard and forced a sincere smile. "No, no, I just feel that I am unworthy. Of course, if the princess doesn't mind, I would be honored."
Shang Xi looked at the man's sincere eyes and sneered, "Then why don't you lead the way quickly, Prince Consort?"
He did not miss the panic that flashed in Xiao Ning's eyes when Shen was speaking just now. Although he didn't know what she was panicking about, Shang Xi inexplicably felt like teasing her when she saw her like this.
When he returned to the courtyard, all the maids and servants came forward to greet him.
After Shang Xi accepted the gift, he told everyone to stop making formalities. As everyone stood up, Furong stepped forward and handed a small purse to the maid standing at the head of the table. She said with a smile, "The princess and her husband are newlyweds. Please take this and have some tea."
After receiving the reward money, everyone smiled happily, thanked loudly, and said many auspicious words.
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