Chapter 308: Ning Leshu's whereabouts are exposed, and the Crown Princess investigates with suspicion
After finishing his shift, Qi Yuping went home with a gloomy face. On the way, he happened to meet Chen Ning and glared at him unhappily.
When he got home, he called everyone to his study, and the mood was gloomy.
"Dad, what happened today?"
Chen Ning's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but have an ominous premonition.
The last time this happened, it seemed to be because of Xiao Ying. Could it be that that woman did something again?
Qi Yuping laughed out loud in anger: "Chen Ning, Chen Ning, you are quite capable. Did you know that your ex-wife earned you a seventh-rank Xuandelang official position today?"
"I think even if you don't marry into my Qi family, you're destined to be an official. This makes me very envious!"
Chen Ning was stunned on the spot, and it was like a thunder exploding in his head.
What had Xiao Ying done? He had even been implicated, winning him a seventh-rank Xuande Lang position? What was going on?
"Dad, what did you say? I don't understand."
Qi Yuping sighed and told him everything that happened in the court today. Chen Ning was dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.
How could Xiao Ying, that ignorant and foolish woman, actually have such a talent? How was this possible?
This is definitely not the Xiao Ying he knows!
His face suddenly turned pale, and he explained anxiously, "Dad, I've never heard of or seen those pinyin and simplified numbers before. Otherwise, I would have offered them to you long ago. That woman must have deliberately used me as a shield. Please understand!"
"Huh, don't I know how much you weigh?"
Qi Yuping glanced at him and sneered.
Chen Ning's face flushed and he felt complicated. If Xiao Ying had this ability earlier, he might not have chosen to marry into the Qi family.
Otherwise, these achievements would be enough to ensure a smooth career for him, and he wouldn't have to please his family all day long.
Thinking of this, he became even more confused about Xiao Ying. What on earth had happened to her?
"She's becoming increasingly difficult to deal with." Qi Yuping sighed. "If this continues, who knows when she'll surpass you and be summoned to the imperial court to face the emperor."
"Dad, what should we do?"
Chen Ning suddenly became anxious again. Xiao Ying absolutely could not come to Beijing.
But she couldn't be killed by assassination, and there was no way to stop her. The woman became quite troublesome.
Qi Yuping fell silent. It was time to think of a solution.
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The Qi family is worried about Xiao Ying's affairs, while the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion and the Crown Prince's Consort are worried about Ning Leshu.
"Are you sure that the old lady is not in the villa, but has left Shangjing?"
In the hall, a beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes frowned and asked, her eyes full of confusion and curiosity.
The woman looked no more than twenty-six or twenty-seven, but she was actually thirty-two. Because she took good care of herself and wore exquisite makeup, she looked much younger than her actual age.
She has a pretty face and skin as white as snow, and the gorgeous rose-red dress makes her look dignified and noble.
He just has a stern face all year round and rarely smiles, which makes people feel that he is difficult to approach.
It was Ning Leshu's eldest daughter-in-law, Xu Xuan, the princess consort of the Marquis of Zhenyuan.
Xu Xuan also came from a powerful family and was the daughter of Xu Ji, the current Minister of Personnel.
She has been married to Han Ye for more than ten years. They have three children, two sons and one daughter, who now live with her.
Although she and Han Ye have been apart for most of these years, their relationship is still good and Han Ye has never taken a concubine.
This made her very satisfied and she often boasted about it to her sisters.
Her mother-in-law treated her well. Although they were not very close, she was never harsh to her.
This was the first time that someone had left Shangjing without telling her, so her first reaction was that something was wrong.
"In reply to Madam, I also found out by accident at first. Later, I went to the villa to inquire and found out that the old lady only stayed there for one night before leaving Shangjing."
A maid replied respectfully that the person was the one who had been with Xu Xuan since she was a unmarried woman, and was absolutely trustworthy.
Xu Xuan's brows furrowed even tighter: "Do you know where she went?"
Calculating the time, he has been away for at least half a month. Could it be that he secretly went to the border?
The nanny shook her head and quickly added, "No one in the other village knows either, but someone accidentally heard the words 'Yun'an County' and wondered if they went there."
"Yun'an County?" Xu Xuan asked in confusion, "Where is this place?"
What is the old lady doing there?
"I don't know either." Nanny lowered her head and said, "I'll go and find out right away."
Xu Xuan said seriously, "We must find out the truth. We must find out where the old lady went and what she was doing."
She had a hunch that there was a secret.
"Yes, ma'am."
"By the way, don't reveal this matter for the time being, especially don't let the second wife know."
"I understand."
After the nanny left, Xu Xuan pondered for a moment, feeling even more curious.
Yun'an County... She always felt like she had heard of it somewhere.
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Xiao Ying and Ning Leshu were still unaware that their whereabouts had been exposed.
These days, Ning Leshu has been very happy living in Xiao Ying's house. The mother and daughter have developed a lot of feelings. Ning Leshu even wants her daughter to go to Beijing with her.
"I've been bothering you for several days. It's time for me to go back to the county town."
That morning, Ning Leshu said goodbye to Xiao Ying after breakfast.
Although she wanted to be closer to her daughter, she also knew the importance of maintaining a sense of distance.
"The academy will be closed in two days. Remember to bring Xinghe to see me. I'll have someone prepare a delicious meal for you."
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "I will not only take Xinghe with me, but also Xinghai and the other three. Mother, please don't think we are annoying."
She was originally thinking of finding a reason to send her mother back to the city, but she didn't expect her mother to take the initiative to propose it.
She was mainly worried that the Xia family would send a more powerful opponent, and she didn't want to scare Ning Leshu.
Another assassination attempt in the middle of the night is not something a petty thief can get away with.
Ning Leshu smiled lovingly: "I wish you all would live with me and not leave."
"Then we will stay here for two days." Xiao Ying said.
"Okay, okay, that's right." Ning Leshu immediately smiled happily.
Thinking of something, she lowered her voice again: "Don't worry, mother won't tell your secret to anyone, not even to your two cousins."
Xiao Ying was slightly stunned. Her secret? Could it be that her mother was referring to what happened that night?
"They're just two petty thieves. We'll deal with them. I've dealt with quite a few people over the years."
Ning Leshu simply made it clear and patted the back of Xiao Ying's hand soothingly.
A strange look flashed in Xiao Ying's eyes. It was indeed because of this. Her mother probably thought she had killed someone.
She didn't explain, but just followed her words and said, "Thank you, mother."
Ning Leshu smiled again: "Why should we be so polite? It's getting late, so I'll leave first."
"Okay, I'll see mom off."
Xiao Ying didn't stop until he had sent the people out of the village. As he watched the carriage go farther and farther away, a warm look appeared in his eyes.
She has a mother again, and she likes this mother very much.
So, she won't allow anyone to hurt her.
"Xiao Qian."
"I'm here."
"For the next period of time, you will protect the old lady and don't let anyone hurt her."
Even the Xia family.
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