Xiao Ning and the other two walked slowly on the bustling streets of the capital, which were much more lively than Yongning City. Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu were strolling and shopping on the street like a pair of good sisters, while Xiao Ning was busy carrying large and small bags behind them, and was fed by the two beauties from time to time.
Near noon, the three of them arrived in front of a luxuriously decorated restaurant. When they walked into the hall, everyone present turned their eyes to them. Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu's graceful figures and fairy-like temperament attracted everyone's attention. Even though they were wearing veils, their stunning faces could still be felt under the veils.
At the same time, Xiao Ning was dressed in white. His angular face and silver hair also made the ladies present very excited.
The three of them came to a private room, and Xiao Ning ordered dishes skillfully: "Waiter, bring this, this, and that!"
Then he told the waiter which dishes should not be spicy, and which dishes should be less salt or other seasonings. Bai Ziyun has a light taste and doesn't like coriander. Leng Qingqiu doesn't like spicy food and prefers sweet food. Xiao Ning remembered all these situations clearly.
After a while, the dishes were served one after another. Xiao Ning picked up some of their favorite dishes for the two of them, and then said with a smile: "Try it and see if it suits your taste."
The two nodded gently, opened their veils, and enjoyed the meal elegantly. Bai Ziyun tasted the light dish Xiao Ning ordered for her and couldn't help but smile with satisfaction; while Leng Qingqiu praised the sweet dish.
During the meal, the three of them talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Xiao Ning told some interesting stories, which made Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu laugh from time to time.
As time went by, the meal ended in a pleasant atmosphere. Just as Xiao Ning was about to pay the bill, the shopkeeper told him that someone had already paid for them and pointed to a table next to him. Xiao Ning looked in the direction of the shopkeeper's finger and saw a young man with a slicked-back hair and powdered face smiling at them, gently waving a folding fan in his hand.
Xiao Ning walked forward a few steps and bowed to the young man to express his gratitude.
"You're welcome." The young man smiled and returned the greeting, and said softly: "I just heard your conversation next door, and I think this brother is really very thoughtful and considerate, which is admirable. And these two girls are really beautiful, so this meal is just my attempt to make friends with you all, so I'll treat you all to a meal."
After Xiao Ning heard his words, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable feeling in his heart. Although this young man looked elegant, his tone and eyes when he spoke always made Xiao Ning feel a little uncomfortable. However, he still remained polite and responded: "Thank you for your kindness, but we should still pay for this meal ourselves."
"Hey, brother, why are you so persistent?" The young man waved his fan, "It is a virtue to give in. How about this, I will treat you to this meal, and next time we meet again, you can treat me, how about that?"
Xiao Ning glanced at him, thinking that this man was a bit difficult to deal with, so he nodded and agreed, "Then I'd better obey your command. My name is Xiao Ning, may I know your name, sir?
The man laughed and said: "Mr. Xiao, nice to meet you. My surname is Zhou and my given name is Yang. If you need anything, just come to Prince Mu's Mansion and tell me my name."
Xiao Ning bowed again: Thank you for the expense, Mr. Zhou.
Zhou Yang glanced at Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu behind Xiao Ning, then threw him a wink and walked away.
Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu looked at his departing figure, feeling a little nauseous. Then the three of them left the store, and Bai Ziyun stepped forward, took Xiao Ning's arm and said,
"That person is so disgusting! Why would a man put on rouge?
Leng Qingqiu also stepped forward and said:
"Well, when he left, he flirted with me and Ziyun. It was so uncomfortable!"
Xiao Ning comforted the two of them:
"He's probably a playboy in the capital. Don't worry, I'm here. He wouldn't dare to act recklessly even if he had ten times the courage.
"You? Ning'er, if I remember correctly, you are only at the seventh level of foundation building now!
Bai Ziyun's words were full of disdain, and Xiao Ning retorted:
"Oh, I'm weak, but I can call for help! Let's go, Sister Song Yu must be waiting anxiously." Then he pulled the two of them towards Meishan Academy.
When they arrived at the gate of Meishan Academy, Song Yu was already waiting at the door. Seeing Xiao Ning, she hurried forward to greet him and hugged him. Xiao Ning gently placed his hand on Song Yu's waist and spoke slowly.
"Sister Song Yu, sorry to have kept you waiting!"
Song Yu touched Xiao Ning's white hair, holding back tears and said:
"Aunt Song said something happened to you in Yaochi. I was scared to death!"
"Oh, it's okay. I'm blessed with a long life. It's not easy for me to die! Okay, stop crying, Sister Song Yu. It won't look good if you keep crying. Let's go in." Xiao Ning wiped away Song Yu's tears and led everyone into the academy.
The three were led into a guest room. Song Yu asked them to rest there first. He still needed to deal with some work matters, so he left alone. When he came back, it was already dusk.
After the four of them had dinner, Song Yu arranged rooms for the three of them. Xiao Ning watched the night deepen, and then spent some time with Leng Qingqiu and Bai Ziyun, and then returned to his room. Seeing that the time was almost right, he took advantage of the night to come to the palace.
Dongfang Qinyin was reviewing memorials in the study when she suddenly felt a familiar breath coming from outside. She immediately seemed to have remembered something and hurriedly ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to leave. Then she tidied herself up in front of the mirror.
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