But isn't the magistrate's wife supposed to be a young lady from a prominent family in the capital? How could she be Yunniang?
Zheng Gaoyi withdrew his gaze and sighed slightly: "This is a long story. We all thought she had died in that fire."
"Thank God...she's back."
Song Ning stood there stunned for a while before finally realizing that the current situation was that Lord Zheng wanted to bring the person back, but Yun Niang was unwilling.
"But Yunniang doesn't seem to remember you, sir."
Zheng Gaoyi smiled wryly: "It's not that I don't want to admit it, it's that I don't want to."
So it seems that Yunniang is not very willing to talk about this matter, and has not taken the initiative to reunite with the county magistrate after so long.
Is it because of what happened to her that she feels she is not good enough for Lord Zheng?
Or is it that Lord Zheng did something to wrong Yunniang in the past?
"Er Ya, now that you know, could you do me a favor? I just want to have a proper talk with her."
This is a sad story for Yunniang. She hasn't been able to reunite with the magistrate for so long, so she must have her own reasons.
"I can only ask for you, but I can't guarantee that she will come to see you."
"good."
After dinner, Song Ning went to see Yun Niang. When she got to the door, she lifted the curtain, and the dog peeked out and barked, "Auntie?"
Yunniang was tidying her clothes when she saw her like this and immediately burst out laughing: "You silly girl, come in and sit down."
“I’ve already talked to my mom, and from now on I’ll call you Auntie.”
Yunniang has now revealed her true appearance, and to be honest, she really does look a bit like her mother. No wonder Lord Zheng mistook her for her mother when he was drunk.
"Auntie, there's something I want to ask you. Should I ask it directly, or should I ask it more tactfully?"
Yunniang was amused by her and put down the clothes in her hands.
"Why are you being so polite with me? Just ask."
"Then promise me you won't be angry."
"good."
"Auntie, I want to ask... what is your relationship with the county magistrate?"
Yunniang's smile froze instantly. She then looked out the window and asked calmly, "Why are you suddenly asking that?"
"Actually... I asked Lord Zheng about it today."
Yunniang looked at her, her tone devoid of emotion: "He told you everything?"
"Um."
Yunniang took a deep breath: "That bastard, seeing that I was ignoring him, started looking for a way out with you. Sure enough, after all these years, that bastard hasn't changed at all!"
Song Ning: ?
Why is it not quite what she imagined?
Shouldn't we be reminiscing about the past or lamenting the present?
"Did he send you to tell me that he wants to see me and say a few words to me?"
Song Ning nodded: "Yes."
Yunniang sighed, "In the past few months, no fewer than twenty people have said similar things to me."
What?
"That bastard, he was a bastard before, and he still acts like he deserves a beating. If he says something like that to you again, don't hold back, just kick him."
Ah, this...
When Yunniang mentioned Zheng Gaoyi, she immediately came to life, though that life was laced with barbs.
Once Yunniang started talking, she wouldn't stop, and it was all about cursing Zheng Gaoyi. Song Ning finally understood why Yunniang didn't want to acknowledge him.
The magistrate must have done something to offend Yunniang, otherwise why would the usually gentle Yunniang be so unrestrained in cursing?
"Auntie, has the magistrate done anything wrong?"
Yunniang finally calmed down and then slowly said, "Actually, he didn't do anything bad... He just doesn't have me in his heart."
Song Ning was confused. The magistrate thought Yunniang was dead and hadn't remarried all these years. He had always been thinking about his wife. How could he not have feelings for her?
Yunniang laughed upon hearing this: "You don't understand. He didn't marry me of his own volition. That's just the kind of person he is. Even if it weren't for me, he wouldn't have married anyone else."
Although he didn't like her, now that he had married her, he wouldn't have any other thoughts.
She just had a cold and aloof demeanor.
Even when they were newly married, the two of them barely exchanged a few words.
Originally, she didn't want to continue living like that, but unexpectedly, a fire actually allowed her to escape.
Although she encountered some unpleasant experiences afterward, she has no regrets.
Whether life is bitter or sweet, she is still herself, no longer someone who lives for others.
Good heavens, Song Ning never expected that the magistrate and Yun Niang would have such a melodramatic and heart-wrenching drama.
Yunniang is truly good at hiding her feelings; she has never mentioned such a thing before.
"Originally, even though my face was disfigured, he wouldn't recognize me, but now... I knew this day would come."
No wonder Yunniang looked worried when she mentioned that her face was almost healed; it turns out that's why.
Song Ning held Yun Niang's hand, his expression solemn: "Auntie, don't worry, I will definitely side with you. Let's do whatever makes us happy."
"Don't worry, you don't need to comfort me. After all these years, I've long since given up on him. I'm much happier now than before."
I used to devote myself entirely to one person, sharing their joy, sorrow, and worry, but they didn't appreciate it at all.
I've come to terms with it now. It's not a good idea to be all love and no love. Two people who don't have feelings for each other shouldn't be together. Even if they are, it won't be a good relationship.
After leaving Yunniang's house, Song Ning was still in a daze for a moment.
She really stumbled upon some juicy gossip today.
No one would associate the county magistrate with Yunniang, but these two people were actually husband and wife in the past.
There are countless things in the world, and truly, all sorts of outrageous things can happen.
Upon seeing Zheng Gaoyi again, Song Ning didn't keep him in suspense and said directly, "Lord Zheng, I have delivered the message, but she is not willing to see you for the time being."
As expected, Zheng Gaoyi didn't ask any further questions, only offering his thanks.
No one else could interfere in this matter, so Song Ning didn't ask any further questions. However, Zheng Gaoyi continued to follow behind Yunniang as before.
Song Ning has been busy buying and selling cotton and making money lately, so she hasn't had time to think about their relationship.
The cotton harvest in Tianxiang County is almost complete, and orders for garment workshops have increased significantly.
Fortunately, I haven't been idle this year. I've finished several batches recently, so there's no rush.
The Jin Dynasty had a high demand for cotton, but this year more was planted. Besides supplying the military camps, the remaining cotton should be enough to supply the people of the Jin Dynasty.
Once the cotton from Tianxiang County entered the market, no one bought the imported cotton.
Therefore, the Jin Dynasty did not exchange those valuable items for cotton with neighboring countries this year, saving the national treasury a large sum of money.
Touching these fluffy white cotton plants, everyone felt truly at ease.
The cotton they grew was unique in the entire Jin Dynasty.
Now, anyone in the entire Jin Dynasty who wanted to buy cotton had to buy it from them, and they were so proud of it.
Many households sold out of their cotton within two days.
Song Ning's cotton is the most widely planted in the entire Tianxiang County, and there is still a lot left. In the past few days, people have been coming to visit him because of his reputation.
Sure enough, not long after the cotton was harvested, people from the capital arrived.
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