Chapter 789
The family went to the study together. Ning Che stood by the desk, watching Ning Qiwen write.
Ning Qiwen was a proficient writer; he quickly wrote a letter of annulment.
The mother and daughter stood on either side, each holding a book and fanning away the ink stains.
As soon as the ink dried, it was mailed out.
The whole family breathed a sigh of relief.
"Zhaozhao has really helped our family a lot this time. I need to bring her something later to thank her properly!"
"That's exactly right!"
After sending out the letter annulment, Ning Qiwen finally felt relieved of his biggest worry and even drank two extra bowls of soup at dinner.
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The days that followed were peaceful and calm.
Ning Che never went to Xiuzhu Music Hall again, and started going to the Marquis's Mansion to see Huo Zhao from time to time again.
Madam Ning also sent a message to Huo Zhao, asking him to keep an eye out for eligible young men for Ning Che.
Huo Zhao now has a heavy burden on his shoulders.
But Ning Che didn't come that day.
Huo Zhao was a little unaccustomed to it at first, and only after sending someone to ask did he learn that the Wen family had come to Luoyang today.
"The Wen family is really energetic. I heard that as soon as they arrived, the head of the Wen family and his wife went back to put down their luggage and went straight to the Ning family without complaining about being tired."
"The Wen family has been away from Luoyang for so many years and has just returned to the capital. Even if they don't form a marriage alliance with the Ning family, they can't afford to make enemies with them. It's understandable that they're anxious," Huo Zhao said. "I wonder how lively the Ning family will be today."
Meanwhile, the Ning family home was indeed bustling with activity.
The Wen family did not come empty-handed; on the contrary, they brought very generous gifts, as if they wanted to bring all the specialties of Yangzhou.
Wen Lang also came.
He changed out of his usual plain blue robe and into a brocade robe, dressing himself up just like the young masters in Luoyang City.
He stood behind Wen Jingyan and Madam Wen, his eyes lowered, seemingly lost in thought.
"Lord Ning, is there some misunderstanding between us about what happened before? We were far away in Yangzhou, and we had a lot to say, but we didn't know where to begin. So, as soon as we arrived in Luoyang, we rushed over here, hoping to clear up the misunderstanding!" Wen Jingyan said anxiously.
Ning Qiwen flicked his sleeve: "Misunderstanding? There is no misunderstanding. Your young master knows what he has done. Although my Ning family is not a wealthy or noble family, we are still a respectable family. We would never sell our daughters for personal gain!"
"Oh dear, what are you saying? What makes you say that! How could this be selling one's daughter for personal gain? Lord Ning, you must be joking!" Wen Jingyan was sweating profusely. "To be honest, my son has indeed been exceptionally interested in music since childhood, and he does have some talent in it. We all know about the Xiuzhu Music Hall he established after coming to Luoyang, but Lang'er is not someone who sells his laughter! This—"
Ning Qiwen raised his hand to interrupt him: "Lord Wen, you flatter me. Music is an elegant pursuit. I enjoy playing the zither and flute in my spare time. I have never said that opening a music hall is a big deal."
As he spoke, Ning Qiwen stared intently at Wen Jingyan. Seeing his bewildered and anxious demeanor, he couldn't help but sigh.
After a moment, Ning Qiwen made up his mind: "Lord Wen, we will both be in Luoyang from now on, and we will run into each other all the time. I really don't want to make things too awkward. You should go back. Let's call off the marriage between our two families. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we should not have any contact in the future."
"Lord Ning, you can't do this!" Wen Jingyan exclaimed anxiously. "What exactly do you want to say? Please explain clearly!"
"Father."
A clear voice rang out, and a woman stepped into the study.
Wen Lang looked in the direction of the sound, and his eyes flickered slightly when he saw Ning Che.
He remembered her.
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