Shen Ning was surprised by Qin Zhuo's visit, and for a moment there was nothing good to talk about, so the atmosphere was a little awkward.
Qin Zhuo remained calm and had someone bring a box to Shen Ning, saying, "See if you like it."
Shen Ning opened the box, and inside lay a dagger inlaid with gemstones.
"Given to me by Young Master Qin?"
Qin Zhuo's lips curled into a slight smile: "Don't you like it?"
Shen Ning remained silent for a while before finally reaching out and picking up the knife. The hilt felt substantial in his hand, and with a slight effort, the knife was pulled out. The blade was gleaming white, flashing with a cold light, and one could even feel the chill emanating from it.
A knife, regardless of size, is a deadly weapon.
Shen Ning had recently killed someone with a dagger, and now Qin Zhuo was giving her this short knife. Without being told, she understood that it was a form of approval.
She is this short knife, destined to kill.
"I like it, thank you."
Qin Zhuo: "Lin Shikai was demoted four ranks. The Han family even gave up the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice in order to save Han Yin. You are the victim, so they won't openly cause you trouble, but you should still avoid having too much contact with them."
These words were clearly meant for her good, and Shen Ning's expression softened slightly: "I understand."
Qin Zhuo was amused by her serious expression: "What kind of monster am I? You were quite talkative just now, but you become a yes-man when it comes to me."
I answered every question with a single sentence, making it seem like I was being bullied by him.
Shen Ning paused for a moment, then smiled faintly: "Young Master Qin has helped me a lot, saving me twice, and this time he even pulled me back from the brink of death. I am grateful and respectful to you, so I dare not speak nonsense."
The word "you" made Qin Zhuo fall silent. He knew that Shen Ning wanted to express respect, but had he reached the age where he needed others to use honorifics for him?
He looked at Shen Ning, and it was as if he saw that little girl from back then through her.
"Young Master Qin?"
Qin Zhuo snapped out of his daze and stood up: "I have something to do later, I should go."
Shen Ning got up to see him off, and the two walked side by side toward the door. Although Shen Ning's injuries had almost healed, she couldn't walk very fast. Then she noticed that Qin Zhuo didn't take big steps either, as if he was accommodating her pace.
Shen Ning couldn't help but sigh in her heart: Rumors really can't be believed. In her eyes, Qin Zhuo's manners and behavior have surpassed many people, but the outside world has spread rumors about him as a hated monster.
Qin Zhuo didn't say anything more as they walked to the door. He left with his men as if he had just come in to give her a dagger.
After watching Qin Zhuo's entourage leave, just as they were about to turn back, they saw three carriages parked beside them.
The curtain of the first carriage was lifted, and Du Yunzhi jumped down quickly, completely ignoring Ye Feiyan behind her, and ran towards Shen Ning.
Princess Chang Le alighted from the carriage next to Du Yunzhi, while Li Shaobai alighted from the last carriage.
Shen Ning: "......" Today is really lively.
"Ah Ning!"
Du Yunzhi rushed over, wanting to hug her, but stopped because of her injuries. She looked at Shen Ning with concern and then circled around her.
"Is your injury healed? Where were you injured?"
"That damned Chenming deserves to be torn apart by five horses and his bones crushed to ashes."
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't called you, you wouldn't have been out on the street and he would have taken advantage of you and killed you."
"I'm so worried about you. Ying said you were recuperating somewhere else, but she just wouldn't tell me where you were."
"I'm sorry...it's all my fault..."
She circled around Shen Ning as she spoke, and when she finally stopped, her face was covered in tears, showing how much she had suffered these past few days.
"Yunzhi." Shen Ning gently wiped away her tears: "It's not your fault. It's the bad guy's fault, not yours. Don't torture yourself with the evil things that scum did."
She gently moved closer and hugged her: "I have injuries to my stomach and shoulder, but you can hug me anywhere else."
Du Yunzhi held her gently as if she were fragile glass, but her cries were loud: "Waaah... Aning... Waaah... I was so scared..."
The other three stood in a row, watching the two embrace 'affectionately'.
Princess Chang Le had to admit she was a little jealous, glancing at Ye Feiyan beside her: "Miss Du loves Shen Ning even more than you do."
Ye Feiyan smiled and said, "They grew up together and are as close as sisters. Their relationship is naturally very deep. I love my future wife and I will also respect her sister."
Princess Chang Le never expected that her joke would bring her such a painful blow, leaving her bleeding profusely.
He strode towards Shen Ning: "A Ning."
Shen Ning patted Du Yunzhi, and after letting go of her, she prepared to bow to Princess Chang Le. Princess Chang Le grabbed her arm and said, "Alright, why bother with such formalities between us?"
Shen Ning smiled slightly and nodded to Ye Feiyan and Li Shaobai behind her, saying, "Let's go inside and talk."
Shen Ning glanced at the sky and called to someone, instructing, "Prepare wine and dishes, make a mutton soup pot, and have the kitchen prepare the best river fish and fresh shrimp. Bring out fresh fruit and candied fruit as well."
Princess Chang Le: "I'm just here to see you, there's no need for special hospitality."
Shen Ning smiled and said, "Having escaped death and now reunited with good friends, we should naturally celebrate properly. However, I can't drink alcohol right now, so I'll have some milk tea to keep you company later."
When Shen Ning spoke to Princess Chang Le, Du Yunzhi consciously lagged behind by half a step. She had a good relationship with Shen Ning, but Princess Chang Le was of noble status, and she could not be impolite and cause trouble for Shen Ning.
Shen Ningwei stopped and turned back to take her hand: "Why isn't Yunzhi clinging to me anymore? Don't worry, my injury is much better, she won't hurt me."
Du Yunzhi gestured to her that Princess Chang Le was standing nearby.
Shen Ning acted as if he hadn't seen her, and pulled her directly to face Princess Chang Le: "Princess, this is my sister Du Yunzhi, who grew up with me since childhood. Du Family Restaurant and Sande Tea House belong to her family."
Her best friend naturally had to introduce her openly and honestly.
Du Yunzhi was stunned, but she still spoke gracefully: "I've heard Shen Ning mention the princess before, it's a pleasure to meet you."
Princess Chang Le nodded: "I have a good relationship with Shen Ning, and you are Shen Ning's good sister, so there is no need to be so reserved."
As she spoke, she glanced at Ye Feiyan beside her and said, "Why didn't you mention him at all when you introduced him?"
Du Yunzhi was a little embarrassed, but Shen Ning didn't care: "That's Young Master Ye. The princess should know him. Oh, by the way, he's also Yunzhi's fiancé."
The tone of his voice suggested he was not particularly concerned.
Ye Feiyan didn't feel slighted at all, and even laughed as if it were worthless.
Princess Chang Le couldn't bear to watch, but Shen Ning dared to speak out, which made her certain that Princess Chang Le wasn't the kind of person who couldn't stand seeing others happy just because she wasn't happy herself.
Even though Princess Chang Le felt a little bitter, Shen Ning comforted her well.
The group went inside, and the people behind them brought in a whole bunch of items, mostly medicinal herbs and the like.
Regardless of their value, they didn't bother to let Shen Ning see them, and simply had them piled up to the side. Shen Ning didn't insist on being polite to them; she decided to celebrate first and deal with the formalities later.
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