Chapter 63
Ning Shiyu's face was frosty, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
He said in a cool voice, "Send a message to Uncle Xi about this matter and tell him to handle it according to the rules of the manor."
"There's no need to dwell on past relationships."
"yes."
As soon as Mu Li left, Dong Yue dragged her injured leg and came to see Ning Shiyu.
This leg injury is from being hit with thirty strokes of the cane.
Seeing her kneeling with difficulty in front of him, Ning Shiyu did not ask her to get up.
He simply said, "You are no longer a member of my household. Leave immediately."
Dongyue looked ashamed. "I know, and I dare not ask for your forgiveness, Master."
"Before I leave, may I see you one last time, young lady?"
Ning Shiyu's expression was icy, showing no sign of yielding. "You and your lover put her in danger, how can you still have the face to see her?"
After Mu Li discovered the cause of Fu'er's injury, Ning Shiyu also kicked A Gui out of the spice shop.
The shops on Ruyi Street have also closed down completely.
He didn't want Fu'er to continue working so hard.
Dongyue pleaded, "Master, I already know I was wrong. Please let me see the young lady."
Ning Shiyu sneered, "You know perfectly well that she's soft-hearted and won't blame you or your lover."
"You want to take advantage of her soft heart, but I won't allow it."
"Go out."
Knowing Ning Shiyu's temper, Dongyue dared not dawdle any longer.
He slowly got up and walked out of the study.
Ah Gui was waiting for her outside the mansion.
She glanced longingly in the direction of Fu'er's courtyard, then left with tears in her eyes.
Dongyue rarely cries, and in just a few short months, she has come to regard Fu'er as family.
Although she was older than Fu'er, Fu'er took care of her in everything.
Instead, she became the younger sister whom Fu'er cared about.
In Dongyue's heart, Fu'er had already become a family member.
On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhu Ping visited the Ning residence again. Seeing that Fu'er was recovering well, he was finally relieved.
Fu'er was also very happy to see him come.
She had Cuiya help her up, and then she had Cuiya take out the small box from under the wardrobe.
Fu'er took out the jade hairpin that Zhu Ping had given her before. "Zhu Ping, I should return this to you. It's not appropriate for you to keep it with me."
Zhu Ping didn't take it, her expression pained and her tone bitter, "What he can give you now is a hundred times better than this jade hairpin."
Fu'er felt a mix of emotions. When Zhu Ping reached out to take her hand, she withdrew it.
“What is a hundred times better? You are my brother Zhu Ping, one of a kind.”
"In that case, I'm not going to pay it back."
"I'll keep it for you. When you get married, I'll return it to your wife, okay?"
A warm feeling finally surfaced in Zhu Ping's eyes, and she sighed inwardly, realizing that she still held a place in her heart.
Even if it wasn't romantic love, he accepted it.
As long as Fu'er still has a place for him in her heart.
"Zhu Ping, my aunt and Juanjuan came to see me yesterday."
The mother and daughter also wanted Fu'er to persuade Zhu Ping to accept Ning Shiyu's arrangement.
After all, the Hua family and Zhu Qiu had kept the truth hidden, causing the Ning family to search for them for many years.
I heard that his parents didn't see Zhu Ping before they passed away, and they felt guilty towards Zhu Ping.
Now that he knows Ning Shiyu's true identity, if he really wants to make a fuss...
I'm afraid even Zhu Ping couldn't stop it.
“Your aunt said that your brother has already arranged a school for you in Chang’an.”
"Are you really unwilling to go?"
When Fu'er mentioned her brother, Zhu Ping felt a strong sense of unfamiliarity.
Do you want me to go too?
Fu'er took a piece of her plum blossom cake from the incense table and, as usual, broke it into two pieces.
He split one half to wish Zhu Ping well, and kept the other half for himself.
A warm feeling slowly rose in Zhu Ping's disappointed heart, and he reached out to take it.
Fu'er smiled and said, "Of course I want you to go, after all, you've neglected your studies for many years."
"Getting into a good academy will be of great benefit to you."
"The chances of making the list are much higher."
Zhu Ping slowly ate the pastry in her mouth, "But I don't want to rely on him."
Fu'er wiped the water stains off Zhu Ping's shoulder with a handkerchief. "You didn't rely on your brother; you deserve all of this."
“Yesterday he also mentioned to me that half of the Ning family’s household necessities are yours.”
Zhu Ping's expression softened slightly. "Then are you going back to Chang'an?"
"She is your sister-in-law."
“Our home is in Chang’an, of course she has to go back.”
Ning Shiyu strode in with his long legs, and seeing the two sitting so close, he walked over to Fu'er with a displeased expression.
Upon seeing him arrive, Zhu Ping's face darkened, and he rose to take his leave.
After Zhu Ping left, Ning Shiyu pulled Fu'er into his arms with dissatisfaction, saying, "When you talk to him in the future, you must keep a distance of more than five steps."
Fu'er sensed his jealousy and teased, "Five steps away is a stranger; he's our brother."
"should……"
Before she could finish her sentence, Ning Shiyu's kiss silenced her.
On New Year's Eve, the Ning residence was no longer quiet and deserted; it was bustling with activity.
Ning Shiyu brought the people from Songtao Garden, Zhu Ping's family, and Fu'er's family.
Even Fu'er's aunt, Luo Guihua, and her two children were invited to the Ning residence.
After Luo Guihua's husband, Zhang Tiezhu, was beaten to death.
Luo Guihua and her two children have finally escaped their predicament.
Fu'er bought a small courtyard for her aunt near their home.
Luo Guihua helps out at Fu'er's tofu shop.
Their monthly wages were enough to support the mother and her two children.
With Fu'er's help, their lives are getting better and better.
Fu'er hadn't seen her aunt smile in a long time.
The mother and her two children were all very happy that day.
Fu'er was happy for the three of them.
This was the first time the Ning residence had ever seen such a lively scene.
Uncle Jiu and Uncle Hong were so happy to see such a big change in their master that their eyes welled up with tears.
This year's Lunar New Year was truly a time of family reunion and everything was perfect.
Almost all the men were drunk.
Even Mu Li and Zhuang Xing were allowed to drink by Ning Shiyu.
After Man'er came out of Fu'er's room, Mu Li stopped her in the courtyard.
Man'er has been avoiding him these past few days, and seeing that he walks unsteadily, she doesn't dare to push him.
I just want to get away from him.
Even when drunk, Mu Li could still grab Man'er and say, "Master agrees."
Man'er's cheeks flushed slightly, but thankfully it was nighttime and not clear.
"What did you promise?"
Mu Li held her hands tightly, preventing Man'er from escaping, and said, "I agree to our marriage."
Man'er suddenly looked up, both ashamed and angry, "Who told you to say that?"
Mu Li said firmly, "Myself."
“I have loved you since I was a child, but in the past I could only watch you marry someone else and be bullied.”
"There's nothing I can do."
"I also hate that version of myself."
"Today I finally mustered up the courage to explain to my master."
"My master agrees, Man'er, marry me."
"I know you have me in your heart too."
After saying that, he took out the purse that Man'er had embroidered for him every year before they got married.
Man'er was too shy to look up, but she had already agreed in her heart. She replied softly, "I'll talk about it after my parents agree."
Then he forcefully shook off Mu Li and fled in panic.
Mu Li stood there, stunned.
Fu'er, who was eavesdropping at the door, couldn't help but remind him, "Brother-in-law, my sister means that you should come to my house to propose marriage."
Mu Li grinned and replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Madam."
After the New Year, Zhu Ping took his family to Chang'an.
Seeing that Ning Shiyu showed no intention of returning to Chang'an, the Emperor sent his palace servants to urge him to come back.
A month later, the palace maids returned to the palace to report, and the young master married a new woman in Lingyang.
Emperor Zhaode was furious and immediately issued an edict ordering his youngest son, Prince Rong, Li Huiqing, to take the imperial edict to invite Ning Shiyu back to Chang'an.
The purpose was to prevent Ning Shiyu from marrying his maid.
This was the first time his four sons had ever seen their father so angry.
No one dared to say a single word in Ning Shiyu's defense.
Li Huiqing arrived in Lingyang on the third day of the second lunar month.
It was also the day of Ning Shiyu and Fu'er's wedding, except that the two had already completed the wedding ceremony and the formalities had been performed.
It was too late to stop it.
Li Huiqing has always respected her cousin, so she will naturally grant his request.
They didn't even produce the imperial edict.
Ning Shiyu looked pleased and, after thanking the guest, welcomed Li Huiqing to his study.
Seeing the yellow silk cloth in his hand, he knew it was an imperial edict and joked, "Wasn't Prince Rong here to announce the edict? Why aren't you announcing it?"
Li Huijue was both amused and exasperated. "Now that the announcement is made, I'm afraid my cousin won't be able to consummate the marriage."
Ning Shiyu had roughly guessed the contents of the imperial edict and said with a smile, "Thank you for your understanding, Prince Rong. I have drunk too much today and my hearing is not good. Let's announce it again tomorrow."
After entertaining the guests, Ning Shiyu went to the couple's new house.
Fu'er sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for him to lift the veil.
Her hands were neatly placed on her lap, and her obedient appearance unconsciously reminded Ning Shiyu of her childhood.
What it looks like while waiting for the pastries.
A soft, sweet voice said, "Young master, Fu'er is hungry."
He was completely defenseless, his heart softened completely.
He couldn't wait to take her to the bridal chamber right now.
The matchmaker stood by, not allowing any perfunctory remarks, saying it was for the sake of the two's sweet and happy future.
We have to follow the rules.
Ning Shiyu used a jade ruyi to slowly lift Fu'er's veil.
Seeing Fu'er looking at him with tender eyes and a shy expression, his heart felt as sweet as honey.
Completely melted by Fu'er's tenderness.
After the matchmaker left, Ning Shiyu couldn't wait to take off the hair ornament from Fu'er's head and hug her into his arms.
"Fu'er, I've been waiting for this moment for so long."
Fu'er had never dared to hope that the two of them would have this day. Her eyes welled up with tears. "Brother A-Yu, Fu'er is finally marrying you."
Ning Shiyu kissed Fu'er's lips. "Silly girl, you should call me husband now."
"Say it to me."
Thinking about what was about to happen, Fu'er said with a guilty expression, "Husband, I had my period today."
Ning Shiyu showed no sign of frustration, and raised his hand to smooth the black hair at Fu'er's temple.
He kissed the corner of her lips and said affectionately, "I know."
"We've already consummated our marriage. I can't be greedy. Once you're better, we'll consummate our marriage every day."
Fu'er smiled and said, "Okay."
The following day, after Li Huiqing proclaimed the imperial edict, it signified the end of Ning Shiyu's carefree days in Lingyang.
He felt guilty towards Fu'er, for he had promised that he would stay wherever Fu'er wanted to be.
An imperial edict thwarted his plans.
Fu'er didn't complain at all. While packing their bags, she comforted them, saying, "Husband, Fu'er has been wanting to go back to Chang'an for a long time."
"The imperial edict has arrived just as I wished."
Ning Shiyu said solemnly, "This trip will mean staying in Chang'an for a long time."
"Won't you blame me?"
Unlike in the past when I wanted to visit Chang'an, this stay meant I didn't know when I would be able to return to Lingyang.
Her parents and home are here.
Fu'er still felt a little reluctant to part with him, but then she thought about how much Ning Shiyu had done for her.
You should also consider his feelings.
Fu'er wrapped her arms around Ning Shiyu's waist and laughed, "My mother always said, 'A woman should follow her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog.'"
"Wherever you are, I will be there."
"Besides, my sister and brother-in-law are here with me, so what am I afraid of?"
Li Huiqing waited in Lingyang, and Ning Shiyu didn't want to make things difficult for him.
After settling everything in Lingyang, they finally returned to Chang'an with Fu'er at the end of February.
Everything in Chang'an felt both unfamiliar and anticipated to Fu'er.
Fortunately, she was surrounded by familiar people, and as the mistress of the princess's mansion, everyone respected her.
After Ning Shiyu went to court, Uncle Xiwu assigned a nanny named Xin and a maid named Wenxi to serve Fu'er.
After Fu'er entered the princess's residence, she never saw Granny Yu and Xiang'er.
When asked, Ning Shiyu only said that his nanny had gone back to the estate to retire.
Xiang'er got married.
Yunyou and her servant also returned to their hometown.
But Fu'er felt something was off when Uncle Xiwu brought the two of them.
Fu'er called out to him, "Uncle Xi, can you tell me where Granny and Xiang'er went?"
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