Chapter 52 A strange feeling stirred within him, attacking him.
Only then did Manager Hua notice that there was a young master standing next to Shen Pingjin.
Her expression froze, and she raised her hand in a gesture of greeting, saying, "Greetings, young master."
Li Qin'er noticed the shopkeeper's stiffness, and she laughed loudly, "Good job, shopkeeper."
The man before me was well-mannered and had a dignified appearance; he was clearly a respectable businessman.
Shopkeeper Hua is good at reading faces. She wouldn't dare to make a rash statement about Shen Pingjin's noble status, but she could more or less see something about this gentle and refined young man.
Normally, everyone would assume that the Regent's wife was the young master's benefactor, but Manager Hua thought otherwise. She could see that the young master was actually the Regent's wife's benefactor.
Shopkeeper Hua's gaze was too sharp, and Li Qin'er couldn't stand it. Her heart skipped a beat and she thought to herself, "This...this Shopkeeper Hua, could it be that he has discovered that I am a woman disguised as a man?"
Li Qin'er was secretly worried, but to her surprise, the shopkeeper in front of her simply raised her hand in a polite greeting.
"Now that the Regent's wife and I have reached an agreement, I will not disturb your discussion any longer."
Li Qin'er was stunned when she heard this. She didn't expect that Manager Hua would not say anything else to her.
Shen Pingjin also felt that it was getting late, so she did not refuse. "Alright, then, shopkeeper, Young Master Qin and I will take our leave now."
Shopkeeper Hua nodded and said, "Please take care, Your Highness."
Even after leaving Feihong Residence, Li Qin'er was still in a daze. Chen Pingjin took in her stunned expression and couldn't help but laugh:
"Young Master Qin, why did you come out looking like you've lost your soul after just one visit to Feihong Residence?"
Li Qin'er was still lost in thought when Shen Pingjin suddenly shouted at her, and her body trembled.
Chen Pingjin saw this and found it somewhat amusing.
When Li Qin'er saw Shen Pingjin laughing at her, she immediately realized that perhaps it was because her appearance just now was a bit funny.
She raised her hand in a gesture of respect and said, "Your Highness, I was just lost in thought. I am truly sorry."
Shen Pingjin was never one to dwell on things. She waved her hand and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. Young Master Qin, would you like to come with me to the Regent's Palace now?"
Li Qin'er was taken aback. "Your Highness, why are we going to the Regent's Palace?"
Chen Pingjin replied, "Then naturally we'll go move the silver."
After much deliberation, Shen Pingjin felt it was inappropriate to let Nian'an and Nianning return to the manor, so she decided to go home herself.
Li Qin'er was somewhat puzzled. "Your Highness, even if we go to the Regent's Palace together to move silver, with our thin arms and legs, we probably won't be able to help much."
Shen Pingjin was well aware of this principle. She looked at Li Qin'er and said, "Young Master Qin, we don't necessarily have to go to move the silver. Perhaps the two of us can discuss the contract and how to arrange Feihong Residence."
Li Qin'er seemed to have been enlightened, "So that's how it is! I was being presumptuous!"
Now that they had agreed, Shen Pingjin led Li Qin'er toward the Regent's Palace.
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Meanwhile, Nian An and Nian Ning had already arrived at the Regent's Palace.
Although the two women were acting on the orders of their own queen, the procedure of questioning the regent was still indispensable.
After receiving the news, Ye Ting rushed to the Regent's Palace. He was skilled in light-footed martial arts and arrived at the Regent's Palace before the two maids.
Nian'an and Nian Ning also saw Ye Ting waiting outside the study. Nian'an, in particular, walked up to him and asked without any politeness:
"Ye Ting, is the Prince inside? We have been ordered by the Princess to report something important."
Ye Ting had overheard their conversation and nodded in understanding. However, he was also a rebellious person and sensed the impoliteness in Nian An's words, which made him somewhat displeased.
"The prince is discussing matters with his guests. How can you, a mere maid, speak to me so rudely? If the prince hears this, he will blame you for breaking the rules."
Nian'an was taken aback. "We're both servants, so what's the difference in status? The way you're saying that makes it sound like you're lecturing me."
Ye Ting pouted, "That's what you say, but can't you speak more politely? Look at Nian Ning next to you, she's much gentler than you."
"You you you you..."
Seemingly unable to believe that Ye Ting would compare her to Nian Ning, Nian An's pupils widened.
Ye Ting retorted, "What do you mean 'you'? I'm telling the truth, are you not convinced?"
Nian'an felt a lump in her throat from what Ye Ting said. She and Nian Ning were indeed two different personalities, but Ye Ting's words made her feel a little uncomfortable.
Nian Ning was a woman of few words to begin with. She watched the two bickering silently, a smile appearing on her innocent, fair face. However, when she heard Ye Ting compare her to Nian An,
Her body stiffened, and her smile froze on her face.
She and Nian'an served Shen Pingjin together for many years. Although they were not related by blood, they were closer than sisters.
Hearing this, she felt just as bad as Nian'an.
She whispered, "Ye Ting, don't compare me to Nian An. Neither of us likes that. Besides, sometimes I even envy Nian An's lively personality, unlike me, who can't talk."
At this moment, Ye Ting seemed to realize that he had said the wrong thing. After hearing Nian Ning's words, he frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something.
After a moment, his brows slowly relaxed, and he looked at Nian An, who remained silent, and said, "I was wrong just now. I will not compare the two of you again next time."
Upon hearing this, Nian Ning nodded in satisfaction. "Okay, Ye Ting, you have to promise."
Nian Ning is quite cute, and at this moment she seemed to have heard a satisfactory answer. The dimples at the corners of her mouth appeared with the curve of her smile, making her look very delicate and sweet.
Ye Ting was taken aback; he felt a surge of heat within him. Just then, Nian An spoke up.
"I serve Miss, and Nianning and I are good friends. I won't get angry if you make other jokes, but if you make jokes that concern me, Nianning, and Miss, I might... take your dog's life!"
Compared to Nian Ning's delicate sweetness, Nian An is more fiery. She has an oval face, and at this moment, a smug smile is on her fair face. The look in her eyes is as bright and intense as the sun.
Ye Ting was momentarily stunned. He felt his normally beating heart suddenly quicken, and a strange, tingling sensation traveled from his limbs to his brain, stimulating his nerves.
Ye Ting didn't know what this feeling was like.
Seeing that Ye Ting remained silent, Nian An frowned and her tone became even more arrogant.
Why aren't you saying anything? Don't tell me you disagree?
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