Chapter 17 Dream and Reality
At this moment, Nymph's hands and feet were numb, but she stood there motionless, with red eyes, holding back her tears.
Zong Si just looked at her coldly, with no difference from looking at a bird or a tree. His eyes were completely cold and sharp, as if he was looking at an ordinary object, and the scrutiny was obvious.
Naturally, he was completely indifferent to her sadness and had no interest in it.
"Sister Fu, she was originally the prince's person." Ning Fu tried hard to calm down. Even if her brother's death in the previous life was related to him, she had no other choice at the moment. Everything had to be considered carefully.
Zong Si said coldly: "Where did the fourth lady get these prescriptions from?"
A gentle breeze blew, and the jade paper on the drawing table floated in the wind. It was the prescription that Ning Fu gave to Fu Jiahui a few days ago.
Ning Fu already knew in her mind that the reason he showed up today was because he had seen the prescription.
There was nothing wrong with the recipe, but the person who gave her the recipe in her previous life was of no ordinary background.
Zong Si had probably guessed that the prescription was related to Doctor Mu.
Ning Fu glanced at Fu Jiahui and whispered, "I only want to talk to the prince."
Zong Si signaled to Fu Jiahui, and the latter left. Fu Jiahui looked at Ning Fu worriedly. Even if she wanted to help, she couldn't at the moment.
"The prescription was given to me by Doctor Mu." Ning Fu said.
Zong Si stared at her and asked: "How do you know Dr. Mu?"
Naturally, Nymph could not tell him about her past life. If anyone knew about her reincarnation, they would force her to explain her future affairs, and she might even become a tool in the struggle for power.
"I have met Doctor Mu once. When he saw that I was injured, he felt pity for me. Knowing that women love beauty, he gave me these prescriptions." Ning Fu quickly made an excuse.
This is the same encounter with Doctor Mu in the previous life. Except for the time difference, everything else is no different.
Zong Si continued to ask: "Where did you meet Doctor Mu?"
"It's in the capital."
Zong Si remained silent. Judging from her decisiveness, she didn't seem to be lying.
However, Zong Si originally didn't care at all about Ning Fu's plan to open a shop. Although it was against the law for a court lady to do business privately under the name of someone else, it had nothing to do with him.
It was just that Miss Fu mentioned to him that Ning Fu wanted to use his mother to promote the store.
Zong Si personally checked Ning Fu's prescriptions, and found that any addition or subtraction of any ingredient in these prescriptions would result in highly toxic substances. If the prescriptions were followed, the effect would be excellent.
In the whole world, only the miraculous doctor Mu Ruoheng can prescribe such a prescription. He acts extremely cunningly because he is fed up with those who do not follow the doctor's orders. Therefore, no one who comes to him for treatment dares to turn a deaf ear to his words.
A few years ago, there was no trace of the miracle doctor Mu in the world, but Fourth Miss Ning was able to get his prescription, which surprised him very much.
Besides, what was so incredible about Miss Ning Si was not just this. Her archery skills, as if he had taught her, also surprised him.
Zong Si urgently needed to ask Mu Ruoheng for something, so he naturally would not miss this opportunity.
"Prince, you want me to find Dr. Mu for you?" Ning Fu calmed down and guessed his plan.
Zong Si said: "Not bad."
Ning Fu thought for a moment, bit her lip and said, "Dr. Mu is elusive, it's not like I can find him just because I want to."
If Ning Fu knew that the master behind the Fu family was Zong Si, she would not hand over the prescription. Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in the world.
"I'll give the fourth girl half a year."
Ning Fu thought about it in her mind. If it was half a year, it would be about the same. "I wonder why the prince asked me to find Doctor Mu?"
Zong Si said calmly, "Fourth Miss, do you know that there is a poison called Jade Hibiscus? I went to find Doctor Mu to get the antidote."
"I can find Doctor Mu for the prince, but I can't guarantee that Doctor Mu is willing to give the antidote." Ning Fu whispered.
"What you need to do is to find him." Zong Si said.
Ning Fu's heart was in a mess, but her face remained calm. She lowered her eyes and said, "I can find a miracle doctor for you, but I hope you can show mercy to my father in the future."
"As for the matter of Lord Song, your father doesn't need to go to the emperor to plead for him." Zong Si said to her.
Ning Fu was shocked, and then she remembered her previous visit to the Lu Mansion. Lu Xingzhi mentioned that he had gone to Langya, and he was probably investigating the matter of Lord Song.
The case of Lord Song's bribery was a major case in his previous life. My father did not know the truth and went to the court to plead for him, but was later angered by Emperor Jingwen. Everyone in the Ningguo Mansion was in danger, but this happened clearly half a year later, and it turned out that there was a result by now.
"Is the prince feeling better?" Ning Fu suddenly remembered his injury. In this situation, she had to be polite.
Zong Si raised his eyes to look at her. Across the drawing table, the little girl opposite him still had red eyes, sad and with a hint of resentment.
He was only looking for her to find a miracle doctor, and he didn't want to kill her family. I don't know why she reacted so violently.
Zong Si's gaze fell on her earlobe again. With the emerald earrings, her skin looked even whiter, tenderer and more translucent. He paused and looked away.
When Ning Fu saw Zong Si handing her the handkerchief, she looked up at him in confusion.
"Clean it up yourself, otherwise Miss Fu might misunderstand that you were bullied by me." The man's tone was neither salty nor cold, very distant, and it was obvious that they had drawn a clear line between Chuhe and Hanjie.
Nymph immediately understood what he meant by bullying.
After looking at the mirror beside me, I finally understood why he said that. His eyes were wet and blurry, and his lips were bitten red, he really looked like he had been in love with someone.
Nymph just felt embarrassed.
After leaving Qingtian Pavilion, it started to drizzle.
There are far fewer pedestrians on the road than usual.
The carriage was moving on the road very smoothly.
Nymph in the carriage couldn't calm down for a long time.
She had been Zong Si's wife for three years, but she had never noticed his relationship with the Fu family. This showed that he had countless secrets.
If Ning Zheng's death was really related to him, Ning Fu would not sit idly by and wait for death.
As for finding a miracle doctor for Zong Si, the matter of Lord Song was progressing, and she couldn't let her father get involved in it again in this life. Besides, finding someone wasn't that difficult.
But Ning Fu knew too well that these people were profit-oriented. Prince Xuan's Mansion and Duke Ning's Mansion were never in the same boat. For now, she could provide some convenience for her father. In the future, in order to help the Sixth Prince Meng Ze seize the throne, she would have to fight to the death with the Duke's Mansion.
Even if it was in her previous life, or maybe it was just that she had not lived to see the day when Zong Si would fight his father. No one could say for sure what would happen ten years later.
As for the rest, everything will have to wait until Doctor Mu shows up. As for my brother, there is no rush now.
After the winter solstice, snow fell one after another, and the snow piled up to almost half a foot high. People got up to sweep the snow before dawn.
The carriage trip was quite difficult, and Nymph had to get up half an hour earlier than usual to get to the school on time.
Ning He was also released from the ban and had to return to the school, but she was a concubine's daughter, and the carriage provided for her was too small. She was afraid of slipping on the road, so she took Ning Fu's carriage.
Ning Fu is a hard-working person. On the way to school, she is usually busy, either reading or reciting the Book of Songs. Ning He is not one to be lazy.
"Fourth sister, the dress you are wearing is so beautiful." Ning He couldn't concentrate on the book and kept looking at her.
Among all the girls in Beijing, Fourth Sister has the best taste.
Ning He envied Ning Fu for having a powerful and doting mother who raised her very well. She was beautiful from head to toe, even her hair was jet black, thick and as silky as silk.
Unlike her aunt Zhang, who only wanted to have another son, never cared about her and only beat and scolded her.
Ning Fu thought about it and thought that the fifth sister was old enough to get engaged and must love beauty, so she said, "When you learn, you can come to my place to pick out two sets of clothes."
"Really?" Ning He's eyes lit up.
"Of course it's true." Nymph asked curiously, "Why are the clothes your aunt made for you so plain?"
Ning He was a little saddened by the question: "Apart from wanting me to marry someone from a good family, my aunt rarely cares about me. My clothes are all arranged by my mother, and my mother doesn't like me very much."
The mother Ning He mentioned was the first wife, Wei.
Ning Fu couldn't help but feel that Wei's behavior was a bit petty. If it were Ning Fu, even if she didn't like a concubine's daughter, she would not treat her harshly in terms of food, clothing and other expenses. A concubine's daughter did not fight for the family property, and she did not pay with her own money, so why not be more magnanimous? After she got married, she might even be able to help her parents' family.
Only when the family is harmonious can everything prosper. What the ancients said is definitely right.
"Go serve Grandma more often, and she will naturally buy you more supplies." Nymph taught her. Although Grandma didn't like the fifth sister very much, she was her granddaughter after all.
It's not that Ningfu was reluctant to part with these things, but it's not easy for the second branch of their family to interfere in the affairs of the first branch, otherwise the eldest aunt might develop a grudge against them. She can help others, but she can't get herself into trouble.
After the relationship between Ning Fu and Zong Ning became precarious, she felt isolated in the school.
In fact, Zong Ning just stood firmly with Xie Ruyi and didn't talk to her. He didn't mean to isolate her, but others followed suit and "consciously" chose sides.
The ladies usually play together and have a lot of fun, but right now the atmosphere is very weird.
Wei Ziyi was getting married soon and had to leave the academy, otherwise she could have come to the rescue and many female monarchs would have had something to say to her.
Nymph has always been a good person and seldom has conflicts with others. This is the first time she has experienced such a situation in her two lifetimes.
She was no longer a little princess, so she wasn't sad, but she did feel a little lost. However, she couldn't stay in the school for many hours a day, and it was just that there was no one to chat with.
No one invited her to the snow-viewing trip a few days later, but now was the best time to view the snow, and if she missed it she would have to wait until next year.
Ning He, who was invited, was also hesitant about whether to go.
Ningfu advised her, "Since you have been invited, go. The snow scenery on Hanxiang Mountain is the best these days. Besides, it will do more good than harm to establish a good relationship with them."
What's more, getting along well with others is by no means a bad thing. Women are all good people by nature. As long as they are familiar with each other, they are willing to help each other with some small favors.
Ning He is a concubine's daughter, so it is more beneficial for her to maintain good relations with everyone. It would always be good if she could make friends with the legitimate daughter of some family.
Ning He nodded, and finally put on the dress given by Ning Fu and went with them.
When he came back and described it to her, he was so excited that Ningfu felt very regretful.
In fact, there are still some regrets in my heart.
But I don't have too much energy to regret.
But what she was more worried about at this moment was the matter of the prescription, as there was no result from Fu Jiahui yet.
Ningfu was thinking about this and felt that the time was passing slowly, but fortunately she didn't have to wait too long.
Fu Jiahui invited her to watch the snow, and the two met again.
Although the top of Hanxiang Mountain is an excellent place to enjoy the snow, it is not only expensive, but also requires appointments in advance. It is extremely difficult to get an appointment for a day, so the ladies go there together. It is thanks to Xie Ruyi and Zong Ning that they have the opportunity to enjoy the endless view of the white snow.
All the way up the mountain, it was covered with snow, even goose down was not as white as it. It seemed like a fairyland with only endless white clouds. The fine snow fell from the sky, like thousands of flowers blooming. Thousands of trees seemed to come alive, full of vitality, yet everything was silent, magnificent and boundless.
"Such a scenery can calm one's mind." Nymph looked out from the carriage.
"Looking down from the top of the mountain, it stretches for thousands of miles." Fu Jiahui smiled, "It's warm in the house on the top of the mountain, and it's even more pleasant to enjoy the snow."
"I wonder what plans Sister Fu has for Fang Zi?" Ning Fu asked straight to the point. This matter would have to be discussed sooner or later, so it would be better to use the time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
"I have arranged it. We will open only one shop first. If the sales are good, we will open another shop in the north and south of the city." Fu Jiahui explained one by one. "If there is a loss, you don't need to bear it. The prince said that it should be your compensation."
Ning Fu thought to herself that Zong Si might not have good intentions, but he was calculating that the snow muscle cream made from these recipes would definitely sell well, as he knew the abilities of Doctor Mu.
"Thank you, Sister Fu."
"But the profit sharing can only be 70% to 30%," said Fu Jia.
Although Ning Fu was dissatisfied, she was sensible. With Fu Jiahui's help, the business could be bigger and she would have less worries than herself. It was always good to make some money.
In the blink of an eye, we reached the top of the mountain.
In fact, the ice sculptures along the way are already exquisite and magnificent enough, but not even half as good as those at the top of the mountain. They are so smooth and translucent that one can hardly tell whether they are ice or jade.
"Someone will bring food here soon. Sister Ning, you can rest in the house for a while." Fu Jiahui said.
The bed in the room is facing the window. Although the window is wide open, no cold air comes in. Instead, one can enjoy the beautiful snow scene at the foot of the mountain.
Nymph was attracted and lay by the window, not even noticing someone coming in, but the person who came in did not disturb her.
At this time, Nymph took off her cloak and wore a slim dress inside to make it easier to walk. This movement made her hips look extremely perky and round. The plain belt made her slender waist look so slender that even her chest looked more upright.
When Zong Si saw this scene, his eyes turned colder.
He recalled the even more licentious dream last night. She glanced at him seductively, then obediently lay dormant under him. After a moment, she frowned and said delicately, "No, I'm tired."
Even if it is a complaint, it seems like a temptation.
"You're so heavy, I can't breathe." She pushed him, and when he didn't move, she suddenly smiled and said, "If you still want it, then beg me."
He had a cold face. Although he was dissatisfied, he was not angry. After looking at her for a moment, he actually lowered his head and kissed her lightly, with a gesture of seeking love.
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