"That's what it is."

Miss Jun recounted what happened in the capital after Ning Yunzhao left.

As she spoke, Ning Yunzhao was sometimes silent and sometimes frowned. After she finished speaking, his expression became silent.

Won't he say anything?

Liu'er blinked and looked at Ning Yunzhao expectantly.

The young lady was bullied, and even passers-by on the street would shout that she was hateful and annoying.

When an idle man on the street hears that his wife is being bullied, he will roll up his sleeves and curse halfway down the street with a red face.

As the young lady's aunt, shouldn't she slam the table and curse?

The number one scholar can't be worse than an idle man, right?

Ning Yunzhao, however, continued to sit there steadily, without even a trace of anger on his face, and remained silent.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little depressing.

Why aren't you talking? Are you scared? Is he also scared after hearing how scary Lu Yunqi is?

Liu'er couldn't help but pout.

"But you don't have to be angry." Miss Jun continued, smiling, "This is also expected. If he can stop just because we are engaged, he is not King Lu Yan anymore."

anger?

Is aunt angry?

Liu'er stared at Ning Yunzhao. How could she not see it?

But it doesn’t matter. If the lady says it is, it must be true.

It’s good that the aunt is angry, which means she cares about the young lady. A smile appeared on Liu’er’s face again.

"Indeed." Ning Yunzhao said, "He is the kind of person who will not rest until he is beaten to death."

"So, there's nothing wrong with me leaving the capital." Miss Jun said with a smile.

"Well, we're not afraid of him." Fang Chengyu interrupted, looking serious and determined, "We will go back, and we will definitely go to the capital."

Miss Jun turned around and smiled at him.

Ning Yunzhao also smiled.

"Yes," he said, standing up, "then let's go back to Beijing together in a few days."

Miss Jun looked at him in surprise, then smiled again.

He still has to vent his anger.

If she left the capital alone, he would take her back immediately.

It is true that Lu Yunqi will not let it go. So what? He will not let it go. He will take her back, and appear in front of Lu Yunqi in the capital.

After all, he is young and energetic.

"Master Ning, will you be able to return to the capital in a few days?" Fang Chengyu's voice sounded, a little surprised, "Isn't your mother still ill? This is not good, right? Will you be impeached by the historians for being unfilial? I heard that an official was demoted because he did not take care of his mother's illness."

Having said this, he pinched his fingers somewhat nervously.

"I don't understand that either, it's just nonsense," he said.

No, no, you understand very well, Ning Yunzhao looked at him with a smile.

You reminded me not to come to Miss Jun to express my feelings, but to deal with your mother's problem first.

The child must have known very well why his mother was sick.

"Yes, Chengyu is right. The court has given you a month, so you shouldn't rush back." Miss Jun nodded and said, "It would be a good thing to go back early at other times, but Madam Ning is ill now. If you leave like this, it will definitely become a handle for others to attack you."

She smiled as she spoke.

"Don't think you have it easier than me. We are tied together now, and you are also a thorn in the eyes of many people."

Us?

Ning Yunzhao had a big smile on his face.

"Yes, we seem to be giving in now, but we are not afraid, and everything is fine now." Fang Chengyu continued, standing next to Miss Jun, "Master Ning, don't worry too much."

Then he shook Miss Jun's sleeve.

"Nine years old, right?" he asked.

Ning Yunzhao smiled again and didn't respond to him.

Miss Jun nodded to Fang Chengyu, as if reminded by his words.

"Yes, I'm not worried now." She said, looking at Ning Yunzhao, "So Mr. Ning, our engagement can be settled, and it's good for you too..."

"This doesn't feel good for me either." Ning Yunzhao shook his head and interrupted her.

Huh, scholar.

Fang Chengyu stood beside Miss Jun and blinked.

"After all, the time is still short." Ning Yunzhao continued, frowning slightly with some thought and seriousness, "Besides, my mother is ill now. If I cancel the engagement now, I am afraid that people will accuse me of being unfilial and disobedient, and speculate that our Ning family was treacherous."

Hearing this, Fang Chengyu raised his eyebrows.

How dare you make fun of yourself and admit what happened back then?

Scholars are indeed able to take on and let go of things, which is not an ordinary person.

Ning Yunzhao ignored Fang Chengyu's expression and bowed to Miss Jun.

"After all, this matter is also a favor to you, Miss Chengjun of our Ning family, and we need your help." He said with a wry smile.

Miss Jun smiled.

"Don't be so picky at this time," she said. "Everyone should help each other."

Fang Chengyu sighed, lowered his head, and pinched Miss Jun's sleeve.

"We, Nine-Year-Old, are also unlucky," he said.

I don't know whether it is talking about Miss Jun being entangled with Lu Yunqi or being entangled with the Ning family.

No matter which one you are talking about, children speak without restraint.

Ning Yunzhao smiled and bowed to Miss Jun.

"Then I'll take my leave," he said.

Miss Jun and Fang Chengyu returned the greeting in unison.

"I'll take Master Ning home." Fang Chengyu stepped forward and spoke first.

Miss Jun stopped, nodded to Ning Yunzhao and watched Ning Yunzhao and Fang Chengyu walk out.

Fang Chengyu, the host who saw them off, was very enthusiastic and asked curiously about Ning Yunzhao's success in winning the top spot in the imperial examination.

"Master Ning is so amazing." He was full of admiration, "He is the pride of us Yangcheng people."

Ning Yunzhao smiled and said he dared not.

"And I never thought I would get to know you, Master Ning." Fang Chengyu said with excitement, "And I can walk and talk with you like this."

So is this a case of things changing over time?

Your Ning family once disdained our Fang family and Miss Jun, but now you think we are too good for you?

Ning Yunzhao smiled but said nothing, his expression remained the same.

Fang Chengyu's excitement also continued.

"Mr. Ning." He continued, looking at Ning Yunzhao with sparkling eyes, "Can I take the liberty of calling you brother?"

elder brother.

Ning Yunzhao couldn't help himself this time, and he coughed dryly when he was choked.

"Okay." He immediately regained his smile and nodded gently.

"That's great. We are so lucky to have such an outstanding and powerful brother." Fang Chengyu said happily, grabbing Ning Yunzhao's sleeve.

"I'm happy too." Ning Yunzhao smiled warmly and patted Fang Chengyu's hand, "It's great to have a brother as smart and lovely as Master Fang."

It’s a long story, but after saying this, I’ve already reached the door.

Xiao Ding and the doorman were leaning on the door and looking out.

"Sir, the people outside haven't left yet. More people are coming." He turned around and said with a sad face, "What should we do?"

Ning Yunzhao smiled.

"What should we do? They're blocking the road and won't let us go?" he said.

Not really.

"Let's go then." Ning Yunzhao said with a smile.

The door of the Fang family slowly opened, and the people outside the door suddenly became agitated. When they saw Ning Yunzhao coming out, they happily surrounded him and looked behind him.

There was no Miss Jun behind Ning Yunzhao.

Miss Jun is not here? Miss Jun didn't come? Didn't send her off? Or didn't see her?

Countless speculations flashed through the people's minds, and then someone stood up in their sight, dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling at everyone.

"Master Fang!"

There were many women's shouts outside the door, and all thoughts about Miss Jun were temporarily put aside.

Ning Yunzhao jumped on his horse and looked at Fang Chengyu standing outside the door.

Noticing his gaze, Fang Chengyu, who was talking to an old woman, immediately looked at him and waved at him.

"Goodbye, brother." He said with a smile.

Brother?

I’m not calling him brother-in-law. Maybe it hasn’t come to that yet.

The onlookers' eyes swept over them, but no matter what, they were already busy enough just watching the two of them.

Children nowadays are much smarter than when he was a child. When he was his age, he was still devoted to reading holy books.

Ning Yunzhao smiled at Fang Chengyu and urged his horse to gallop away.