Extra episode Yi Ming Xiaoshuang
Ming Xiaoshuang came to the door of Fang's house again.
He sneaked towards the Fang family yard early in the morning.
This is also because the current atmosphere is open. Otherwise, in the Zhou Dynasty, Ming Xiaoshuang would have been beaten out as a gangster.
Fang Ningmo saw the figure outside the fence and walked out with some annoyance. Madam Fang immediately stuffed some biscuits and food into her bag.
Nowadays, it was popular among officials in the city of Bianjing to carry a single-sided bag embroidered with patterns of auspicious clouds, flowers and birds, longevity characters, etc. It was very convenient to use to carry materials, books, etc., so it was also called a briefcase.
Madam Fang watched her daughter leave, then she also spotted that figure. She said with a hint of joy, "Minister Ming is here again today. Do you think he... has taken a liking to Ning Mo?"
Mr. Fang was only interested in math textbooks, so he didn't even look up when he heard this. "Alright, let's not get involved in the affairs of the younger generation. This isn't the old dynasty anymore, where there's no such thing as matchmakers and parents' orders. We can arrange our children's marriages only after they've shown interest in each other."
Madam Fang disagreed. "Now they have to be attracted to each other, but in the end, don't they still have to get their parents' approval? Fortunately, our Ning Mo is sensible and obedient, and doesn't fall for those sons of unrespectable people. Although Minister Ming is a little older, he is a close minister to the emperor, so the two of them are a good match. But... he can't be too conspicuous. We still have to remind him indirectly. He is a man and it doesn't matter, but our Ning Mo is a girl--"
Since becoming a distinguished professor at the research institute, Mr. Fang hasn't paid much attention to anything else. So, he said perfunctorily, "What's wrong with the girls now? If they're well-educated, they're no worse than sons. Just wait and see. His Majesty's been working on that legislative council lately. In the future, laws will be established for female households, inheritance of property by women, and support for parents by women. There'll be no difference between sons and daughters. Our two girls won't be any worse off than anyone else."
"Oh, what are you talking about? I mean, Ning Mo is a girl after all. Minister Ming hangs around our door every day, and I'm worried about the neighbors gossiping."
"Let gossip be allowed. Didn't His Majesty say that only mediocre people are not talked about? There was also a saying that a daughter from one family is sought after by hundreds of families. That is the ability of our daughter."
"Okay, okay, I can't argue with you."
Fang Ningmo, who had just walked out of the door, looked at Ming Xiaoshuang with some annoyance. She couldn't help but said, "Minister Ming, my sister really hasn't sent any letter. If you don't believe me, why don't you go in and ask my parents? It would be embarrassing if the neighbors saw you asking every now and then—"
Ming Xiaoshuang smiled ingratiatingly, "No, no, no, I absolutely believe the Second Young Miss. It's just that... it's just that... the war in the east has been over for so long, and the world has been unified, so why hasn't Miss Fang returned yet? Could something have delayed her?"
"That's not my idea. Minister Ming often writes to my sister, doesn't he? Doesn't my sister ever reply to you?"
"Miss Fang must be busy." When Minister Ming Xiaoshuang came to the Fang family, he did not have the dignity of a head of department at all. Instead, he showed a bit of humility. "I can't keep disturbing them. Maybe Miss Fang is busy."
Fang Ningmo's good temper was worn out by impatience. "Minister Ming, my sister is busy, so why shouldn't I be busy too?! If you like my sister, can't you tell her directly, or tell my parents? Why do you always come to stop me?"
Ming Xiaoshuang immediately became anxious, "Who likes her?"
Fang Ningmo was helpless. "Fine. If you don't like her, then just wait and see."
As soon as he finished speaking, the postman in green official uniform came riding his bicycle along the avenue.
Their bicycles are still made of wood and are a hot commodity in Bian Jing. They are currently only supplied to patrol teams, some officials with poor legs and feet, and postmen of the post office.
The postmen all wore the same uniform, and their bicycles were also different from those of other postmen. A small copper bell was hung on it, which would emit a clear ringing sound wherever they rode, so that people on both sides of the road would know that the courier had arrived.
The one who is faster than Fang Ningmo is Ming Xiaoshuang.
Ming Xiaoshuang rushed out in one swift step, walked straight to the postman, and asked anxiously, "Is there any letter from Fang Ruyu from the east?"
Fang Ningmo suppressed the urge to roll his eyes and muttered, "Minister Ming, this is a letter from our Fang family!"
Ming Xiaoshuang scratched his head and smiled shyly, "I'm just checking on Miss Fang."
Fang Ningmo was completely speechless and could only look at the postman.
The postman naturally knew that the two people in front of him were extraordinary. Almost all the people living in this alley were the new rich families in China, so the letters in this alley were kept confidential at the highest level.
Only those who have been promoted to team leaders can deliver messages through this alley.
The postman respectfully rummaged through the mailbox and said with a smile, "Yes, Comrade Fang Ruyu, right? Here—"
The postman naturally handed it to Fang Ningmo.
Fang Ningmo opened the letter from home under Ming Xiaoshuang's expectant gaze, then exclaimed "Huh" in surprise and looked at Ming Xiaoshuang with raised eyebrows.
Ming Xiaoshuang suddenly became a little nervous and stared blankly at Fang Ningmo's hand.
Fang Ningmo curled his lips, smiling in a secretive manner, and handed over a piece of paper. "This is for you. It's inside this letter."
Ming Xiaoshuang opened his eyes wide in disbelief, then stood there in a daze——
Fang Ruyu actually wrote back to him?
During the past six months, he wrote to her almost every week, but she never gave him a reply.
But it doesn't matter.
Ming Xiaoshuang wrote to himself, rambling on about his work problems, or the changes in Bianjing City, or how many distant relatives had come to his house, how the spring flowers were blooming, how it was raining again in Bianjing City, and how Lao Liao's wonton shop had opened a branch in the city -
But suddenly one day, Fang Ruyu wrote back!
Fang Ningmo looked at the dazed Ming Xiaoshuang and smiled.
Well, although this guy is a little dull and a little greasy, at least he has some affection for my sister, not to mention that it is easier to control a dull man.
Furthermore, Ming Xiaoshuang is a close minister of His Majesty. As long as there are no major issues of principle, Ming Xiaoshuang will be extremely powerful for the rest of his life.
My sister is not at a disadvantage in marrying such a fool.
"What's going on? Is this letter too hot to handle? Minister Ming doesn't even dare to read it?"
Provoked by Fang Ningmo, Ming Xiaoshuang immediately snatched the letter. He was even a little pious, smoothing out the paper with great care before swallowing his saliva, as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
However, the next second, Ming Xiaoshuang was stunned.
Fang Ningmo caught a glimpse of his expression and felt itchy for a moment, then leaned over and burst into laughter.
There was a picture of a tortoise with its claws bared, and next to it was a note: "Don't rush, I'm on my way back!"
Ming Xiaoshuang was a little confused and murmured, "What does this mean? Are you calling me a turtle?"
Fang Ningmo couldn't help laughing.
Although the person involved was confused, Fang Ningmo, as a bystander, could see it clearly.
Has my elder sister ever been so childish in front of outsiders?
It seems that Ming Xiaoshuang is still extraordinary in her sister's heart.
Fang Ningmo pursed his lips and smiled, completely ignoring Ming Xiaoshuang's tense and puzzled expression, then waved and left.
Although Ming Xiaoshuang didn't understand it, she still hid the painting in her heart like a treasure, and then left shyly like a girl.
Ming Xiaoshuang thought happily, at least she was willing to write back to him, right?
This is a big improvement.
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