Chapter 39 I said it’s not on the way, it’s not on the way
After Lin Wu and his wife left, only the Zhao family was left at the village entrance.
The villagers had already gone home and closed their doors and windows after that loud shout, and no one dared to come out to watch the execution.
The surroundings were quiet, with only the weak groans of Manager Zhao and his companions.
The sedan chair bearers, musicians and others who came to welcome the bride were all terrified.
The yamen runners shouted at the men, "Hurry up and carry these people back!"
Everyone agreed and hurried to carry a few people.
The wedding sedan that was originally used to welcome the daughter of the Lin family was now used to carry Manager Zhao.
Xiao Ning bowed to Zhang Qingyuan and said, "Master Zhang, thank you very much for today."
Zhang Qingyuan returned the greeting: "Prince Consort Xiao, you are too polite."
After Zhang Qingyuan left, Xiao Ning led the horse, looked at the two sisters beside him, and sighed, "Let's go too."
Lin Sanniang nodded, pulled Lin Siniang, and followed Xiao Ning with firm steps.
As for the indenture, she didn't care at all.
The prince consort saved her from death, and it was her duty to repay him by becoming his slave.
Unlike Sanniang's determination, Lin Si Niang was full of fear.
She has lived in E'er Village for almost twelve years.
This was her first time leaving the village, and she was sold into slavery...
Tears rolled down my cheeks.
She bit her lip, held her sister's hand tightly, and stumbled forward.
She knew that her parents had sold her and that she would die if she married into the Zhao family. She also knew that it was this noble man who saved her, but she still couldn't help feeling panic and sadness.
Xiao Ning picked up a leaf from the roadside and put it in his mouth, holding the horse with one hand and fanning his face with the other hand.
Although the sun has set, it still feels hot when it shines on people.
If I had known earlier, I would have asked Lord Zhang to help take these two girls with me.
Otherwise, the three of them wouldn't be traveling under the scorching sun right now.
It’s also because her riding skills are currently limited and she can’t carry two people at once.
Xiao Ning spat out the bitter leaves in his mouth from biting the skin, and let out a long breath.
After walking for nearly half an hour under the scorching sun, the three of them finally set foot on the official road.
On the other side of the path, a carriage turned out, and judging from the direction it was going, it was obviously heading into the city as well.
Xiao Ning's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to stop the carriage. "Excuse me, you are also going back to Shengjing, right? Can you let me and my two girls take your carriage? Just sit in the front, I can pay."
The guards looked at each other.
In the carriage, Furong heard the familiar voice and subconsciously looked at Shang Xi who was dozing with his arms folded beside her.
Shang Xi opened his eyes and frowned.
Seeing this, Furong whispered, "I will ask Li San to refuse right away."
After saying that, he knocked on the carriage.
Outside the carriage, Li San heard a knocking sound and immediately leaned towards the window.
Furong was about to speak when Shang Xi spoke up, "Give him a ride."
Li San received the order and said to Xiao Ning, "My master has agreed. Let these two girls go up!"
Xiao Ning clasped his fists solemnly towards the carriage: "Thank you very much."
No one in the car responded.
Xiao Ning was not embarrassed. He helped the two sisters up and sat on the shaft of the cart.
She herself mounted her horse and followed beside the carriage.
I glanced at the car window, but the dark curtains blocked it tightly, so I couldn't see anything inside.
It's quite mysterious.
Not even a sound was made.
Xiao Ning scratched his chin and withdrew his curious gaze.
In the car, after Shang Xi said that, he closed his eyes and pretended to sleep again.
Shang Xi was feeling a little down.
He thought that by finding Nanny Wu, he would be able to figure out the problem that had been bothering him for years.
But now she has become stupid and crazy.
He asked her if she still remembered Rong Fei, and she said she wanted to eat noodles today.
The doctor said that she had been crazy for too long and it was difficult to cure. She could only be cured slowly with medication and acupuncture.
If you are lucky, you may wake up in a year or two. If you are unlucky, you may remain crazy for three to five years or even the rest of your life.
What could Shang Xi do? He could only let him treat it first.
Shang Xi was upset because of the false joy, but Xiao Ning was humming a cheerful tune outside the car.
Shang Xi opened his eyes.
Shang Xi was annoyed.
Shang Xi shouted calmly: "Shut up!"
The cheerful tune outside the window suddenly stopped, and that annoying voice came in: "Sorry, young master, did I disturb your rest?"
Shang Xi snorted coldly in response.
Xiao Ning: “…”
Quite arrogant.
This little temper is quite similar to that of the princess.
Because Shang Xi suppressed his voice, his voice was low and deep, and it was a distinctly male voice, so Xiao Ning didn't hear it at all. He just felt that the melody was inexplicably familiar.
After entering the city, Xiao Ning asked towards the carriage, "Young Master, which direction are you going? If it's on your way, let's walk together for a while."
Shang Xi: “…”
How come he didn't know before that Xiao Ning was so familiar.
It was a favor for him to let her go for a while.
She actually spoke to him in such a familiar tone that seemed like it should be.
It's obvious that the two have never even met each other.
Shang Xi lowered his voice and replied, "It's not on my way."
Xiao Ning: "...You didn't even tell me which direction you were going. How do you know we're not going the same way?"
Shang Xi: "If I say it's not on the way, then it's not on the way."
Xiao Ning: “…”
Why does he speak so harshly?
Xiao Ning looked at the carriage strangely, "Sir, have we ever had any grudges against each other before?"
Inside the car, Shang Xi looked at the vague figure outside through the curtains.
His long eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and his expression was unhappy.
Maybe he shouldn't have been so kind just now.
"South Street."
Shang Xi uttered two words.
The Marquis' Mansion and the Princess' Mansion are both in Kangtaifang in the north of the city. He said South Street would definitely not be on the way.
"That's definitely not on the way."
Xiao Ning dismounted, took the Lin sisters from the shaft of the carriage, and waved towards the carriage.
"Thank you for your help today, my lord. Good deeds will surely be rewarded."
After saying that, he took out a piece of silver from his sleeve and handed it to the guard next to him.
"I'll give your family the money for the car and guard it. We'll meet again in the future if we're lucky!"
As Xiao Ning finished speaking, the carriage whizzed past her mercilessly.
She was covered in dirt.
Xiao Ning frowned, covered his lips and coughed twice, then brushed off the dust on his body, led the Lin sisters on horseback and headed north of the city.
Arriving at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion and looking at the towering vermilion gate, the two sisters opened their mouths into an O shape, and shock was about to overflow from their eyes.
"What are you daydreaming about? Let's go!"
Xiao Ning chuckled and led the way into the mansion.
The horses were taken over by the guards at the gate, and Xiao Ning took the two sisters straight to Zhengdeju.
After entering the door, the two girls felt dazzled, as if they had stepped into a fairy palace.
The Xiao family has been a marquisate for five generations. Their ancestors were once rich and powerful, a real family of wealth and luxury. Their mansion was renovated in a magnificent manner with a touch of elegance.
The ground is paved with bluestone, and water flows through the courtyard around the rockery. The giant ginkgo tree in front of the main hall is lush with branches and leaves, like a canopy covering the ground, casting a large area of shade. The main hall has seven bays, with flying eaves and gargoyles on the corners containing green beads.
Lin Sanniang and her sisters live in the village. The most imposing houses they have ever seen are those made of blue bricks and tiles. Have they ever seen such a majestic, wealthy, poetic and picturesque place?
Along the way, Xiao Ning heard a lot of "wow" sounds.
It feels helpless, funny, and sad at the same time.
After traveling here, she only felt that this dynasty was peaceful and happy, but it was only because she was in the upper class. Her only worry was the original owner's gender secret.
It is not until today that we can see the true background of this dynasty beneath its prosperity.
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