Chapter 66 Don't Like
Nymph couldn't help but ponder in her heart.
Zong Si was such a cautious and thoughtful person, so he naturally knew how inappropriate it was for a stranger like him to mention her coming-of-age ceremony.
So he did it on purpose.
"Every word the prince said was full of temptations." Nymph lowered her eyes and said. No matter what the result was, he was able to move forward and backward freely. This ease also made people wary, knowing that they could not take advantage of him.
Anyone with a bit of common sense would know to stay away from such dangerous people.
"I'm not testing you, and I've been frank enough." Zong Si looked at her and said, "Afu, do you think I would have the time to give a coming-of-age ceremony to other ladies?"
"I am no different from other female monarchs. Your Highness does not need to give me a coming-of-age gift." Ning Fu's heart sank again, and she reluctantly said, "Your Highness has this intention, I am very grateful, but there is no need to really give me a gift, it will only cause more trouble."
"You know clearly whether you are different from other female monarchs in my place," Zong Si said.
These words made people think of that day. Originally, they could have pretended that nothing happened, but since he mentioned it, it was inevitable that people would feel a little embarrassed. Ningfu had already forgotten about this matter, but now she still felt a little embarrassed.
If the two were husband and wife like in their previous life, then it would be fine. But it is not easy to remain calm and composed when they have an intimate relationship under such circumstances where both of them are being plotted against.
Talking about the lovemaking, the atmosphere was unconsciously tainted with a bit of unclear ambiguity.
Even the Indian flowers on the rockery fell from the sky at the right place, landing in her hair and entwining with her black hair.
Zong Si reached out and plucked the fallen flower from her hair, and even if she wanted to stop him, she couldn't.
"What does the prince want?" Ning Fu had to speak up to break the ambiguous situation.
Zong Si asked, "Are you deliberately unwilling to see me these days?"
Nymph said nothing.
Zong Si paused for a moment, but his tone did not change: "So you are willing to go to the palace to see Meng Ze, but you are not willing to go to Qingtian Pavilion to see me?"
Ning Fu couldn't stand his attitude, as if she had cheated on him, so she couldn't help but say coldly, "Who said I came to the palace to see the Sixth Prince? Prince, don't spit blood on me."
"It was Meng Ze who asked Jingwen to invite you to the palace to reminisce about the past. It was not Jingwen's intention." Zong Si looked at her and said.
"I am not like the prince who knows everything," she said.
Zong Si glanced at the jade hairpin he had just put on her. White jade nourishes the skin and makes her look even whiter and more radiant. He said, "Although this white jade is moist and translucent, its quality is not as good as the northern white jade. For your coming-of-age gift, how about I find you a new magnolia hairpin?"
The magnolia hairpin symbolizes the deep love between husband and wife, and also symbolizes that they will have many children in the future.
Compared with the previous life, it is quite ironic. Gifts were not given when they should have been given, but now that the two of them have nothing to do with each other, they are much more attentive.
I'm afraid he just wants to dig a hole and wait for her to jump in.
"What do you think of me now, Prince?" Ning Fu suddenly asked.
"Although it was your grandmother's plan, since it has already happened, as a man, I cannot evade responsibility in this matter. Naturally, I have to prepare for your marriage." Zong Si said. Although it would be more difficult to handle her marriage in Prince Xuan's Mansion, it would not be a problem if he spent more effort.
Nymph said, "I am quite confused as to why the prince always feels a sense of responsibility towards me."
"Shouldn't there be?" His eyes flashed, but he did not mention that he knew about his previous life.
"The prince doesn't like me."
He had no words.
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He didn't think so either.
Although Zong Si was unwilling to talk about love with her, if she mentioned it, he would not lie to her. Even if he liked her a little, it was nothing more than the sexual instinct between men and women.
If it was a beautiful female monarch and the atmosphere just reached that point, he might have had this instinct, but he has always been very self-disciplined and would not make such an attempt.
So he did not deny it.
"In fact, for me, sleeping with a man is not a big deal. As long as outsiders don't know and it doesn't affect the Duke's Mansion, it is not important. So, Your Highness, don't mind it."
Ning Fu frowned as she looked at Zong Si. She knew that as a female monarch, her remarks were shocking. If it were a more conservative man, he would probably label her a "whore". But in fact, these conservative men were more extravagant than anyone else, and they were only harsh on the female monarch.
"Do you know what you are talking about?" Zong Si frowned and said coldly. He was obviously a little shocked that she could say such a thing.
"That night was just a hasty memory for me. I can't remember it clearly." Nymph remembered it, but she couldn't admit it. She said, "I don't have any nostalgia for that night."
This was meant to imply that Zong Si was not good enough, but she didn't mean to do that. She just wanted to tone down the charm of that night. Since marrying Zong Si would not bring any benefits, it would be better to maintain a normal interest relationship with him.
Zong Si's face didn't look good. No young master could be so calm and generous about this matter.
"If you reject me, you should know that my marriage cannot be delayed for too long, and I can't give you the chance to regret it." He said ambiguously.
"I don't like the prince either." Ning Fu met his gaze and said softly, "Not at all."
For some reason, she always felt that when she said the last sentence, Zong Si actually curled his lips and smiled, which was chilly and his mood seemed to be at its worst.
…
When Zong Ning came out of Jinghe Palace, he saw his third brother walking away from Sister Ning with an expressionless face.
Although the third brother is a cold person at heart, he is always graceful in front of a lady and would not be so straightforward in showing his cold face in front of a lady.
She couldn't help but worry. She knew her third brother's temper best. Because of Princess Kangyang's matter, although he and Sister Ning had some affection before, it probably no longer existed now.
For a while, Zong Ning thought that Ning Fu would become her third sister-in-law, but after her third brother came back from Yongzhou, she no longer thought so.
"Sister Ning, is my third brother really mean to you?" Zong Ning didn't care about the embarrassment and walked forward and said, "Third brother is not usually such a rude person. Maybe he is in a bad mood today."
"I'm fine." Nymph smiled.
After returning to Jinghe Palace, Jingwen first praised her beauty, and then started talking to her about the affairs of Yongzhou. Although the princess of the royal family has a noble status, she has less freedom than ordinary monarchs, and naturally yearns for the outside world.
"But I don't know when I can go out for a walk." Jingwen said enviously.
"It would be better to marry to Northern Qi." Zong Ning joked.
"If Dayan needs me, I am willing to marry. I am a woman and cannot defend my country on the battlefield, but I will not complain if I sacrifice myself for Dayan." Jingwen said with a smile, "But my father can't bear to let me go."
Ning Fu sighed in her heart. Ever since she experienced what happened with her grandmother, she felt that nothing was impossible. In the face of huge interests, family affection might not stand the test.
"The marriages of my second and third cousins will soon be settled, right?" Jingwen said again.
"There will definitely be some action soon." Zong Ning couldn't help but look at Ning Fu after she finished speaking. She originally thought that she would marry one of the brothers, but she didn't expect that in the end it would not work out.
The second brother finally fell in love with a girl from the Liu family, and the third brother's girl was from the Mu Anhou mansion. The girls from both families were very satisfied with their two brothers.
However, Sister Xie Ruyi, who was originally Zong Ning's favorite, also kept her distance from her third brother and is now very close to the fourth prince.
"What are your plans now, cousin Ning?" Jingwen couldn't help but ask. She was such a beauty, and these several handsome men were already settled. She wondered who could be worthy of her.
Nymph smiled and said, "I have no plans yet."
Jingwen couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Now that Lord Ning was demoted to Liangzhou, Ning Fu's marriage would definitely not be smooth.
"Actually, my third brother is quite good, but..." Jingwen was too embarrassed to mention it anymore. Ordinary people would definitely not consider a young man with a leg disease, even if he was a prince. Fortunately, her brother was an open-minded person and did not care about this matter.
Ning Fu thought of Jing Cheng. She didn't know why Jing Cheng fell in love with Meng Yuan. However, Meng Yuan must be an extraordinary person. He could make his presence so low that the two princes didn't notice him. This required a great ability.
I wonder if I can find out something from Doctor Mu.
But at the moment, Ning Fu had no chance to look for Mu Ruoheng. Ning Zheng had just reunited with her and was keeping a close eye on her, so it would not be easy for her to sneak out of the house.
When returning home, she happened to run into Ning Zheng taking an unfamiliar young man out of the house. However, Ning Fu guessed his identity. The only person who had a good relationship with her brother and was an unfamiliar person was Ye Sheng, the young master of the Ye mansion who went to the outer city with her brother.
Ye Sheng is tall, with a decent-looking face, sharp features, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. Although he is not handsome, he can be considered handsome.
There were originally few women outside the Great Wall, and when Ye Sheng met a beauty like Ning Fu, he blushed at the first sight of her.
"Third brother, Mr. Ye, are you going out?" Ning Fu greeted with a smile.
Ye Sheng glanced at her secretly, but was frightened back by Ning Zheng's side glance, and his face turned even redder.
"Let's find a restaurant to kill some time." Ning Zheng said.
Ning Fu nodded and didn't bother her anymore, and went to Madam Ning's Lotus Pavilion Garden.
Ning Zheng met with Ye Sheng today, but not to kill time. What they discussed was the transportation of food and fodder outside the Great Wall. There were only a few military supplies in total, and most of them were taken by the north, so the supplies outside the Great Wall were a bit tight.
Ye Sheng was a little absent-minded.
Ning Zheng frowned and asked, "Why, you want to be my brother-in-law?"
Ye Sheng blushed and stammered, "No, no."
"It's not completely impossible. It depends on your performance." Ning Zheng thought about his character, and how he was familiar with him and that his family background was decent. Lord Ye was now considered a favorite of Emperor Jingwen. This was better than not being a young master. At least Afu would have an easier life with him.
Ye Sheng said: "Really?"
Ning Zheng said: "Thank you for having a good father."
General Ye is the leader outside the Great Wall, and Ning Zheng is also under his jurisdiction.
Ning Zheng said with a half-smile: "It's great to be able to compete with your father."
…
In the nearby compartment, Zongduo paused involuntarily, thinking of Fourth Miss Ning, who seemed to have also returned to Beijing, but had not been seen since.
He then thought of Lu Xingzhi, who had some feelings for Ning Fu, and said, "Xingzhi should also return to Beijing."
Zong Si pursed his lips.
"Xingzhi is better than Ye Sheng." Zongduo commented again.
Zong Si didn't want to hear this, so he didn't answer.
"I think Miss Mu Liu is not bad. The people chosen by my aunt are all excellent." Zongduo said.
"Very good." Zong Si came back to his senses.
Zongduo paused slightly, there was definitely something wrong with him.
"Your Majesty, do you have any objections to the transportation of supplies?" Zongduo couldn't help but frown.
"That's not the case." Zong Si said indifferently.
When Zongduo saw that he had recovered as normal, he realized that he had seen it wrong.
Zong Duo said: "I have never seen you like this. If you were not unmarried, I would have thought that you were having emotional problems."
Although he was not married, he felt that Zong Si was like his wife was cheating on him, and he was very jealous.
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