Song Ning felt that she could still struggle a little longer.
Pointing to the basin not far away, he asked, "That...can I wash it?"
Xie Linzhou took a small sip of tea: "Otherwise what?"
No, why is that?
I've seen people repay kindness with enmity, but I've never seen anything this outrageous.
She, Song Ning, was Xie Linzhou's savior. Now... he called her here just to have her wash his clothes.
This world is so absurd.
Song Ning didn't want to be bullied like this, so she asked, "General Xie, have I done anything to offend you?"
Xie Linzhou remained nonchalant: "No."
"So, is it that the general finds me disliked?"
"...It's not that bad."
"Is there some bad rumor about me that has caused the young general to misunderstand?"
"No."
Song Ning laughed in exasperation. "Fine, very well."
She was really meddling in other people's business back then; how did she end up saving such a jinx?
You think you can bully ordinary people just because you're a high-ranking official?
But no matter how angry she was, she realized there was nothing she could do.
Who is Xie Linzhou? A high-ranking general, rumored to be a member of the imperial family. And who is she? An ordinary commoner who fled famine.
Why did she have to be so impulsive back then?
The answer is regret, deep regret.
Xie Linzhou smiled slightly as Song Ning turned around, clearly in a good mood.
Song Ning gritted her teeth, slowly walked to the washbasin, sat down, and stared at the clothes in the basin until she almost stared through them.
Looking at the clothes in the basin, Song Ning cursed Xie Linzhou eight hundred times in her heart.
"Come in," Xie Linzhou called out.
Zhang Ping came in from outside and kindly added water to the basin. He said softly, "Er Ya, you wash well. I'll take care of fetching the water." He then patted his chest, looking very reliable.
Song Ning glared at her; she really should thank her.
Neither the master nor the servant is a good person.
Zhang Ping went out, while Xie Linzhou continued to sit not far away, leisurely drinking tea. Song Ning glared at him hatefully, thinking, "This bastard, he'd better not fall into her hands again, or I'll make him pay."
Then, with a slight smile, she thought, "Didn't I ask her to do the laundry? Okay, I'll do it."
Xie Linzhou, who was not far away, was taken aback when he saw Song Ning actually sitting there and starting to wash clothes. His smile deepened.
"Don't you have anything to say to me?"
Song Ning was furious. Just listen to her tone; anyone who didn't know better would think she owed him something.
And look at that face, so good-looking, yet such an annoying personality.
Distance does indeed make the heart grow fonder.
Song Ning forced a smile: "General Xie is too kind. I'm just an ordinary citizen, what can I say? I don't know anything."
Xie Linzhou leaned back, propping his head up with one hand, and looked at Song Ning with a smile.
When Song Ning looked up, she saw the man staring at her with a disgusted expression. When he saw her looking over, he immediately sat up straight and pretended to casually drink his tea.
His tone was also lecturing: "You're still young. There are some things you shouldn't think about now. Wait until you're older."
Furthermore, I'm not that kind of person, and I really can't give you an answer to what you asked before.
Song Ning did indeed save his life, but this is a lifelong matter and cannot be handled so hastily.
He needs to be mentally prepared. Besides, she's still young, so there's no rush.
Song Ning frowned. She was now certain that Xie Linzhou was indeed ill, seriously ill.
What nonsense is he spouting?
What age is too young? What kind of response?
She thought for a long time but couldn't recall when she had said such a thing to Xie Linzhou.
Song Ning didn't want to talk to this lunatic; she was tired.
Honestly, even though the journey to escape famine was so difficult, she felt that dealing with Xie Linzhou was more tiring.
Xie Linzhou kicked Song Ning in the past, and now he's making her do his laundry. These two things will make Xie Linzhou regret it every time he thinks about them.
But now, he has found enjoyment in it.
There were no other sounds in the room except for the sound of Song Ning scrubbing clothes. After some time, Xie Linzhou spoke again: "Actually, if you just tell me what your relationship is with that man in black robes, I can make an exception for you."
Ah, so that's what they were planning.
It's a pity, it's too late.
Besides, she hasn't broken the law, so why should she be bullied like this?
Song Ning remained silent for a long time. After wringing out the last piece of clothing, she looked up and put on a fake smile: "Really? What a coincidence, I've already finished washing the clothes."
Xie Linzhou stood up and walked over, looking down at her: "You really won't say a single nice word."
Then, bending down and disdainfully lifting the clothes from the basin, he laughed.
"Is this how you wash my clothes?"
Song Ning glanced at the holes in the clothes and said matter-of-factly, "General Xie, you don't know this, but I've never done this kind of work at home before. This is the first time I've washed clothes, and I didn't know how to handle them properly. Please forgive me, sir." She then gave Xie Linzhou an innocent smile.
Xie Linzhou's breath hitched, and he hurriedly looked away.
Song Ning rolled her eyes at him and stood up: "General Xie, please step aside. I'm going to get some water."
Xie Linzhou didn't really want her to do the laundry, but who knew this girl would be so stubborn, refusing to take the opportunity given to her.
"You don't need to do these things, let Zhang Ping..."
Before Xie Linzhou could finish speaking, Song Ning picked up the water, and whether intentionally or not, she slipped and poured the entire basin of water directly onto Xie Linzhou.
Song Ning covered her mouth, her expression somewhat frightened: "General Xie, are you...are you alright? I...I really didn't mean to!"
Xie Linzhou's hair was dripping wet. He looked down at himself and saw that he was soaked through and his face was dark.
Hearing the noise inside, Zhang Ping rushed in and saw his young master in a disheveled state.
"General, I really didn't mean it, please spare my life..." Song Ning was terrified and kept apologizing and admitting his mistake.
What I was really thinking was: You asked me to do the laundry, so it's only because I didn't pour this basin of water on your head that I'm being so merciful.
Zhang Ping asked cautiously, "Young...Young Master, perhaps...you should go change your clothes first?"
Xie Linzhou stared at her menacingly. Song Ning lowered her head and curled her lips into a smile. She was going all out; she'd see how she disgusted him.
With a tattered rag in his hand, he looked up and rushed towards Xie Linzhou, saying anxiously, "General, it's all my fault. I'll wipe it clean for you right away."
The rag was rubbing against Xie Linzhou's body, and Xie Linzhou couldn't stand it anymore. Even at this moment, he still didn't forget to take advantage of him.
With a gritted tooth, he grabbed Song Ning by the neck.
Song Ning was stunned by the pinch, and then, in front of Xie Linzhou and Zhang Ping, her neck tilted and she fell straight down.
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