Chapter 372: I don’t like it
Meng Xiyan saw the wound on her face and clenched his huge fists instantly: "How did this happen?"
He was very angry, but there was not a trace of disgust or aversion.
Ning Tan was a little disappointed. He should dislike himself.
"I did it myself. You don't have to think about it."
Meng Xiyan was such a smart man that he guessed most of what was going on without Ning Tan explaining it in detail.
His voice was hoarse as he said, "Don't worry, I will..." He hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Take care of yourself. If you have any problems, go find Wen Yan."
Meng Xiyan instructed Wen Yan again, "If you can't handle it, go find Leader Yuan. Pei'er should know how to contact him."
Wen Yan: “…”
Tsk tsk tsk..., it's true that a son who is married off is like water spilled.
Meng Xiyan's teammates urged him, "It's getting late, we should leave. Otherwise we'll miss the inn. It's not easy to endure the night in the ice and snow."
No matter how much Meng Xiyan wanted to stay, he still left reluctantly.
Wen Yan looked at the marching team and sighed, "Being an official isn't easy. The next time we meet will be at least half a year later."
Ning Tan held her hand and comforted her: "Every separation is the beginning of a reunion."
"Sister Ning Tan is right. It's almost lunchtime, let's go eat something delicious.
Many delicious restaurants have opened in Beijing in the past two years. Today I will take you to the best one."
"Okay, I haven't left the house since I came back, so I haven't had the chance to try the delicious food outside."
The two of them got on the carriage while counting the delicacies.
After Wen Yan started his business, he knew all the restaurants and hotels in the capital city.
She picked the one with the best reputation.
I asked for a private room and had a delicious meal.
Afterwards, they went to Tianyi Cloth Shop to buy clothes.
Wen Yan specially gave her two sets of clothes: "One is from me, and the other is from me on behalf of Sister Chi Fei."
"I'll accept what you gave me, but I've never met that Chi Fei sister before, so how can I accept anything from her?"
"Don't worry, we are so close, Sister Chi Fei will like you too.
If you don’t accept it, she will be sad.”
Ning Tan accepted the gift nervously.
Afterwards, they went to a teahouse to eat and listen to stories.
Wen Yan arranged the entire day to be fulfilling and exciting. Ning Tan was so happy that he had no time to think about those sad things.
There was only one last story to tell when Wen Yan suddenly said to Ning, "I saw Madam Sheng. I went to say hello. Do you want to come with me?"
She was still short of a few spices for the perfume powder she was preparing, and was just about to ask Madam Sheng to restock it. She hadn't found time to send a letter yet, and unexpectedly met her here.
She might as well just go and say something.
Ning Tan shook his head and said, "No need for that. This passage in the book is very interesting. I want to stay and listen."
Madam Sheng?
Is it the eldest lady of the prime minister’s mansion?
I didn't expect that Wen Yan also had a relationship with someone like her. I'd better not get involved.
"Then I'll be back soon. Zhiyuan, take good care of your young lady. If you have any problems, come to the private room opposite to find me." Wen Yan pointed to Madam Sheng's private room.
"Don't worry, Miss Liu. I will definitely take good care of my young lady." Zhiyuan liked Miss Liu very much. She was lively, cheerful and generous, and was also very polite to them, the servants.
Wen Yan stood up and walked towards the private room.
Ning Tan watched Wen Yan enter the private room. Her eyes were so gentle that they seemed to be able to melt water.
"So, you like listening to storytelling." A low male voice suddenly came from behind Ning Tan. The voice sounded like anger and sigh, and also contained resentment.
Ning Tan's body froze.
A familiar yet unfamiliar incense wafted into her nose.
She didn't need to look back to know who was coming.
Her breath instantly felt warm.
"You are so heartless. You never told me these things."
Zhi Yuan saw the person behind Ning Tan, and her eyes suddenly widened: "You, you, you..." She stood up in a panic, using her hands and feet, wanting to find Wen Yan for help.
"Don't go!" Ning sighed to stop him.
The man tapped Zhiyuan's knee lightly with his folding fan.
"Ah..." Zhiyuan cried out in pain, and his left leg lost strength and fell back to his seat.
"You...you let me go!" Zhiyuan struggled.
The man threatened: "If you try to do that again, I'll break your arm."
"My...Miss..."
"Haven't you seen his methods yet? Don't cause trouble for her." Ning Tan pulled Zhiyuan over and protected him by his side.
"Ms. Ning, it's been three months since we last met. I hope you are doing well!" The man who had been standing behind her finally sat down opposite her.
This person was none other than Xie Congyi, who had asked Yidianmo about the origin of the white jade bracelet.
"Thank you, young master." Ning Tan said coldly.
"Ms. Ning, after all this time, haven't you figured it out yet? What's wrong with marrying me? You'll have wealth, connections, and power.
Xie Congyi opened his folding fan with a flick, trying to remove the gauze from Ning Tan's veil.
"Thank you, young master. Please respect yourself." Ning Tan stepped back.
Xie Congyi's eyes darkened slightly, and he put away his folding fan: "That's really good, there has never been a woman who is so ungrateful as you.
I have been pursuing you for three or four years, but you always look so cold.
Ning sighed, you've almost exhausted my patience."
"Master Xie, you are outstanding in appearance, talented, and have a first-class family background. What kind of woman can't you get? Even the princess of the royal family is worthy of you.
You shouldn't waste your time on a common woman like me with a blemished reputation."
"What if I'm attracted to you?"
"I...what do you like about me? I can change it!"
"You... are simply unacceptable!" Xie Congyi was angry.
He is twenty-three years old and has already married and had children. He has been studying abroad for many years and has never been without women.
Gentle and considerate, bold and lively.
What kind of woman has he not seen and gotten?
Only Ning sighed.
No matter how he tried to please her, she remained unmoved like a wooden stake.
After a few years, his patience was running out.
This imperial examination was the last time he gave Ning Tan.
After the imperial examination, he will get her no matter what means he uses.
Ning Tan saw his expression turn gloomy.
After hesitating for a moment, he decided to show his ugly face to scare him away.
Xie Congyi pressed her hand with his folding fan: "Forget it, I'm very unhappy at the moment and have no interest in you."
"Also, don't contact any woman named Liu anymore." Xie Congyi ordered unhappily.
"Why?" Ning Tan was puzzled and unwilling to accept it.
Why should he dictate her life?
"I don't like it. Is that reason enough?" The woman surnamed Liu is really good at misleading people.
He followed them all afternoon.
Wen Yan looks delicate, but she is very capable.
I went from shop to shop as if I would never get tired.
In just half a day, Ning Tan, who had a cold personality, started laughing non-stop.
He hated Ning Tan's smile, it was too bright and brilliant, making him feel uncomfortable.
It made him feel that Ning Tan had lost control.
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