Chapter 99: First Glimpse, Zong Sixin (2)
"Okay, Brother Prince, then you can stay with us." Zhang He gladly accepted it.
Ningfu smiled politely, neither accepting nor refusing, aiming to not offend anyone.
Zhang He was still a little lady, and when she walked with the young master, others would just treat her as a junior and no one would gossip about her, so she forced Nymph to be more enthusiastic.
"How is Lord Ning doing in Liangzhou recently?" Zongduo asked with concern.
Ningfu knew what was going on in her mind, but Zongduo might not be aware of his father's affairs.
"Thanks to the concern of the Second Young Master, my father is relatively safe in Liangzhou. Whether in Beijing or Liangzhou, he is working for the court. It's just that he is far away from home, and he misses home a little." Ning Fu said.
Although there was a political gap between Prince Xuan's Mansion and Ning Zhenyuan, Zongduo admired Ning Zhenyuan's performance in Liangzhou. Not everyone was willing to do practical work after being sent out, so he comforted him, "Your Majesty is definitely not a person who can't distinguish right from wrong. It's only a matter of time before Lord Ning returns to the capital."
The second young master is an upright person, but he is very kind-hearted.
Nymph couldn't help but smile, as a way of thanking him for his comfort.
Zong Si glanced at Zong Duo with an indifferent expression.
Zongduo thought, this is to guard against
Look down on him like that!
He doesn't have any romantic feelings for anyone, he's just passionate!
"Brother Prince, what kind of flower is this? I have never seen it when I was in the north." Zhang He said.
Ning Fu didn't know why she asked for no reason: "Have Zhang and his sister lived in the North since they were young?"
"My father and uncle Xuan Wang lived in the north all year round, and my mother often took me there." Zhang He said, "Later, when I was not feeling well, my mother took me back to the capital. The north is not as fun as the capital, and I never want to go there again."
Ning Fu's words reminded her of some forgotten little things from her previous life. Princess Xuan also said that it was not easy for Madam Yan to come here. She must have been referring to the fact that she came back from the north. During the few times she came, Princess Xuan bought her supplies in large and small bags.
Ning Fu thought about it carefully again, and she remembered that Princess Xuan had also mentioned that Hua'an Prefecture gave birth to a good princess. When she was old enough to get married, she did not look for a good husband in the capital, but resolutely went to the north to provide porridge to the people.
And who else could the lady of Hua'an Mansion mentioned by Princess Xuan be other than Madam Yan's daughter?
"Maybe it's for the one he loves." Nymph said with a smile at that time.
Princess Xuan was hesitant to speak, and finally sighed and said, "When Sanlang comes back, you should keep him in the house. I hope that the eldest grandson of the Xuanwang Mansion will be born by you."
She was somewhat resistant to the topic and did not speak for a while.
Princess Xuan said angrily, "Mother is doing this for your own good. Once you have a child, Mother will help you secure your position. Otherwise, one day someone else will take over your advantage. Not only will you lose Sanlang, but the title of Crown Prince's Consort will also be in vain."
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Ning Fu withdrew her thoughts and looked at Zhang He. Seeing that she was looking at her, she smiled brightly and beautifully: "Sister Ning, why are you distracted?"
Zong Si, who was introducing bouquet varieties to Zhang He, also looked over.
"I remembered something." Nymph smiled but didn't say much.
Zhang He turned back to listen to Zong Si's explanation. When a lady faces such a powerful and knowledgeable young man, she is always prone to admiration. If this young man can treat her patiently, she will naturally feel flattered.
"What about this flower? What is it?" Zhang He asked.
"A Ning has been waiting for a long time. If there is a chance, I will introduce her to Miss Zhang." Zong Si rejected her indifferently.
Unfortunately, the little girl didn't understand that if she had the chance to say this, it would be a polite refusal, so she still said enthusiastically and obediently: "Okay."
The word "good" is like a well-behaved puppy, pleasing and completely trustworthy.
Ning Fu couldn't help but think that Zhang He was not as rational as Xie Ruyi, nor was he like Miss Mu Liu who only wanted Zong Si's sex. If Zhang He went to the North in his previous life, it was for Zong Si. He should regard his ideals as his own, love the people, and do his best to contribute.
Is there anyone who can really refuse such passionate affection?
Zong Si couldn't help but look at Zhang He a little more, but he didn't think much about it. No one would think of matters between men and women with a little princess who was as young as a bean sprout. He just thought that she was more obedient than Zong Ning and treated her as a younger sister.
He looked at Nymph again and noticed that she was distracted. She was distracted frequently today and he didn't know if it was because she didn't get enough rest.
When they reached the entrance of the main hall, Zong Si and Zong Duo were no longer with them.
Rongmin saw Ningfu and came over to her: "Where have you been? We have been waiting for you for a long time."
After that, he pulled Nymph to the small table surrounded by female monarchs.
"When did you two become so close?" It was Xie Ruyi who spoke, and she said with a slight smile.
Rong Min blushed and said, "Before, I didn't get to know Sister Ning in depth. Actually, after getting to know her, Sister Ning is a very good person."
"Sister Rong rolled her eyes at me several times before." Ning Fu teased her with a smile.
"I...I didn't understand you at that time." Rongmin said in a low and guilt-ridden voice.
Nymph smiled but said nothing.
"If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me." Rong Min said righteously.
Xie Ruyi smiled gently and said, "That's right. We have known each other since childhood, so we should get along well with each other. It makes me happy to see you guys playing around from time to time. When we grow up, we may not have such an opportunity again."
For a married female monarch, it is no longer so easy to leave the palace. For example, Sister Wei and Ning Fu live in the Ningguo Mansion with her, but it is not so easy to see each other.
Nymph herself felt the same way. In her previous life, she had been married for three years and had never seen many female rulers again. Sometimes when she heard that someone was not doing well or had passed away, she would feel a little lost.
In fact, didn't the female rulers accompany each other and spend a relatively happy time? Although they sometimes quarreled with each other, it was much better than facing the dangerous harem after getting married.
"Thank you, sister. You talked more today than usual." someone said.
"Today is An Ning's birthday. Would you like to have a drink with me?" Xie Ruyi said.
Ning Fu knew why Xie Ruyi was like this. Her marriage with the fourth prince Meng Che would be settled soon.
No matter how talented and admired Miss Xie Er was, she would become the Fourth Imperial Consort in the future. No one would call her Xie Er anymore. And after she got married, Miss Xie Er no longer existed. Even Madam Xie would have to bow respectfully when she saw her in the future.
In the future, only the four imperial concubines whose interests are tied together with Meng Che will rise and fall together. However, although they have power, they are also surrounded by dangers. In the fight for imperial power, it has always been a case of failure or death.
Ning Fu looked at Xie Ruyi with some pity, and the latter also looked at her. The two of them looked at each other quietly. She knew that Xie Ruyi understood her heartache, and sometimes they had a tacit understanding.
The lady shouldn't drink, but everyone drank, and it didn't matter if they were scolded together. Besides, it was worth it to be punished to thank her sister.
When Ning Fu was about to drink the second cup, a maid came forward and said, "Princess, I heard that the fourth young lady didn't get enough rest. Today, the imperial physician Zhang from the palace happened to come to check the pulse of the princess, so the princess wanted to check the fourth young lady as well."
Ning Fu naturally knew that Princess Xuan would not be so kind at the moment, so it must be Zong Si.
"Sister Ning, let me take you there." Zong Ning stood up and led her to his yard.
Ning Fu was not surprised when she saw Zong Si, as it was obvious that he was using the name of Princess Xuan.
She sat on the small couch, Doctor Zhang took her pulse, and Zong Si sat beside her reviewing letters.
"Does the fourth young lady often have things to worry about?" asked Doctor Zhang.
"Yes, a little." Nymph pulled her hand back.
"The fourth young lady needs to relax. Working too hard will affect her health," said Doctor Zhang.
Zong Si asked: "Is there a prescription to ease my mood?"
"I'll write a prescription for the fourth young lady, but it needs to be taken for a long time and it is unlikely to be effective in the short term." Doctor Zhang said.
After Doctor Zhang left, Zong Si asked her, "What are you worrying about all day? Is it because of your father?"
Ning Zhen was far away in Liangzhou as a temporary measure. Lu Xingzhi had also told her about Emperor Jingwen's attitude, so Ning Fu was naturally not worried.
"Or are you worried about you and me?" Zong Si asked again.
You really know how to flatter yourself.
Nymph was thinking about what to say and evaded the question.
Zong Si pondered for a while and said seriously: "Because I am not good to you"
Ning Fu simply lowered her eyes and said nothing. She was really shameless. However, the matter with him was not an important matter to her.
"I have no experience with men and women, so I don't know how to treat you well. If I want to change, it won't happen overnight. I need to spend time learning." Zong Si said.
Ning Fu looked at Zong Si and said, "Sister Xie and the Fourth Prince are about to get officially engaged."
"Well, Meng Che is determined to get her." Zong Si said lightly.
Ning Fu said: "The struggle for imperial power has always been cruel. Sister Xie may not have an easy life in the future."
Zong Si said, "The Duke of Qing's Mansion is the inner court of Emperor Jingwen. Even if Miss Xie doesn't marry, she will be involved."
The same was true for Prince Xuan's Palace.
Therefore, he had to deal with it. Living in this palace, Zong Si had to be good at calculations and be cautious in every step.
Ning Fu put the prescription away, thought for a moment, and said, "Was it your maid who called me just now?"
"I do work at Jinghuaju, but I'm not a personal maid. I'm not used to using a maid to bathe me." In fact, it was obvious that it only mattered to say yes or no. Zong Si's words were obviously unnecessary, and it made it seem like she was controlling him.
"I don't have a concubine." Zong Si explained again.
Who asked him? Nymph didn't want to know this.
"Come to Qingtian Pavilion in a few days?" Zong Si added a sentence.
Naturally, Nymph did not respond.
"Come on," Zong Si said, with a hint of seduction, "Let's discuss whether you want to open your shop in Nuanxiang Pavilion in Northern Qi."
When they returned to the main hall, they learned that she was not feeling well, and no one tried to persuade her to have a drink.
Xie Ruyi looked at her, thoughtfully.
Zhang He drank too much. It was the first time for the little girl to drink, and she was strong-willed and didn't want to lose to others in terms of alcohol tolerance. She didn't pay attention for a moment and started to feel dizzy. She called Zong Ning to take her to rest.
At the moment, Ning Fu was the only one who had not drunk too much, so Zong Ning called her to join them.
Zhang He held Zong Ning's arm, and when they passed by Jinghuaju, Zhang He suddenly asked, "I heard that the Jinghuaju of the prince brother was chosen for the future prince's consort?"
Zong Ning glanced at Ning Fu and almost immediately asked, "Sister Zhang, you don't like my third brother, do you?"
"What is love?" Zhang He looked at her blankly and said, "I just feel that Brother Prince is like my brother and is very kind to me. Ah Ning, you are so lucky to have such a brother. I also want to have a brother like him."
Zong Ning felt relieved. Zhang He was a little girl who didn't understand love and affection. If not, it would be difficult to solve the problem because his brother already had a partner.
Nymph thought that perhaps because she had lived through a lifetime, she could predict the future of this life. If she wasn't moved now, it wouldn't mean she wouldn't be moved in the future, and if she was moved now, it wouldn't mean she wouldn't be moved in the future.
She is not Zong Si's true love, but when the right person comes in the future, he will definitely be attracted to her.
I just don’t know whether that northern woman is Yue Niang or Zhang He.
If it was Zhang He, four or five years later, she would no longer be a little princess, but a girl in her prime, the most lovable age, not to mention that her love would still be passionate.
But by then, it should have nothing to do with her.
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After the dinner, Ningfu and Wei prepared to go home.
It was also when she was leaving that she realized Meng Yuan had also come. He was alone in the corner, and no one disturbed him. He still looked as if he had no desire for anything.
"The Third Prince is already old, but I haven't heard that he has any plans to get married. His Majesty and Concubine Zong are not in a hurry either." Wei said with some regret.
Nymph knew that the third prince was no ordinary person. The fact that he did not want to get married was probably his own plan, so there was no need to pity him.
Wei wanted to test Ning Fu's attitude. Some time ago, Emperor Jingwen asked her to go to Meng Yuan's mansion to play chess with him, so she might have some feelings for him.
But seeing that Nymph remained silent, she did not say anything more.
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When Zong Duo arrived at Jinghuaju, Zong Si was handling official business.
"Doctor Zhang went to Aning Garden today. I heard that he went to see Fourth Miss Ning." Zong Duo finally spoke after sitting for a while.
Zong Si raised his head and glanced at him.
"I don't know when my third brother has become so enthusiastic." Zongduo said coldly. It's despicable for him to steal the sweetheart of the aide!
If Xingzhi knew this, he would be so disappointed!
Zong Si was not a helpful person, and what's more, he was also in Zong Ning's courtyard at the time. It was very wrong for him to not avoid suspicion.
And this was not the first time he noticed it.
Zong Si raised his head and looked at him calmly.
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