Ning Yunxiao immediately went to the wine cellar to retrieve the wine.
He had just arrived at the wine cellar when he saw his two most trusted advisors sitting in the pavilion outside the cellar, drinking.
"Nine Springs, this wine is really delicious. It's a real pity that the Master doesn't drink it."
“Yes, I’ve never tasted such delicious wine before. It’s a pity that Hongze only sends fifty catties a month. We mustn’t let it slip. If we do, the master won’t let us drink like this.” Jiuquan smacked his lips, and just as he turned his head, he saw Ning Yunxiao’s face as black as charcoal.
We're doomed.
Jiuquan suddenly wanted to take back what he had just said.
What did he just say?
"Is this wine good?"
Ning Yunxiao raised an eyebrow at the two of them.
"It's alright, it's alright."
"Since it's still alright, then I won't force you to drink this wine anymore. What you said is right, I shouldn't have let Hongze down. So from now on, I've decided to drink this wine myself and don't need to trouble you anymore."
Still pretending? Let's see if you can still pretend!
This made him genuinely believe that the wine didn't taste good.
Ning Yunxiao took a sip directly from the wine jar.
The rich aroma of the wine filled his mind. "Excellent wine," he couldn't help but exclaim.
"You two scoundrels! I've been so kind to you all these years, but this is wine my son gave me. It's clearly strong, yet you lied and said it didn't taste good."
“Master, isn’t this too little?” Jiuquan said somewhat shamelessly. “This fifty catties of wine isn’t enough for the two of us, and if you’re added, it will be even less.”
Another strategist nodded heavily. "Master, I have never been fond of women or gambling. My only passion is fine wine."
“This was given to me by my son. It was meant for me, and I could have shared it with you all, but you actually tried to keep it all for yourself. You’re all forbidden from drinking this wine for a month. It’s all mine.”
"Master, you can't do this."
"That's right, Master, you're too cruel."
"And if I say that, I'll just fine you for two months???"
Thinking of these things, Madam Ning's smile deepened.
“Chengze, I never expected your brother to have such talent.” She chuckled softly. “In the past year, not only has your father made many more friends, but I have also had many close female friends asking for wine for their husbands.”
Because of the Hongze Winery, their Jiuxiao Manor is enjoying unparalleled prestige.
Most importantly, this kind of attention won't offend anyone.
The people who come to visit all want to befriend them.
Ning Yunxiao made quite a few friends at the dinner table.
Of course, because of this, he made a special trip to the estate and talked with Ning Hong, increasing the monthly wine price from fifty catties to one hundred catties.
All seventy jin (35 kg) were taken out for diplomatic purposes.
As for the remaining thirty jin, he and Jiuquan each took ten jin.
For this reason, Jiuquan and another strategist were particularly sorrowful.
"Mother, isn't brother too tired doing this?"
"No, I heard from your father that his health has improved a lot since this distillery opened."
After all, he was her own son. Hearing that his health had improved significantly and that the winery was doing well, her mood improved considerably.
"Mother, I'm worried that my brother is too tired. Why don't you talk to him and ask him to give me the distillery?"
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
“Chengze, this winery belongs to your brother.”
"But we haven't separated yet. Isn't my brother's property also from Jiuxiao Manor?"
Hearing her mother praise Ning Hongze's winery with his own ears, Ning Chengze felt even more uneasy.
His father was really something. The distillery was doing so well, he should have taken it back and run it himself. Why did he have to do limited sales? He offended a lot of people for no reason.
“You should know that your brother gave up his position as heir to run the winery. Do you also want to give up your position as heir?” Madam Ning said, looking at him.
A hint of worry appeared between his brows.
"Mother, what are you saying? Does inheriting Jiuxiao Manor mean you can't run this winery?"
Seeing that his mother's expression was not quite right, Ning Cheng chuckled dryly, "I'm just worried about my brother's health."
"Chengze? I still remember what happened a year ago. To prevent Hongze from threatening your position, you didn't hesitate to poison him and ruin his body. After all that, you say you're worried about his health?"
"Mother, I misunderstood for a moment. I've changed now. Don't you believe I've changed?" Hearing Madam Ning mention what happened a year ago, Ning Chengze felt resentful, but on the surface he was full of guilt.
"Of course I believe in you. You know I love you the most." Madam Ning reached out and touched Ning Chengze's face. So please don't disappoint your mother.
She had poured all her hopes into this child; she didn't want him to really become a heartless person.
Madam Ning's attitude was very clear. No matter how angry Ning Chengze was, he could only suppress all his resentment and stop mentioning the winery. He tried to coax Madam Ning into laughing.
Seeing the smile on her face, Ning Chengze felt a little more at ease.
On the estate, Ning Hong saw the woman who had come to her door, and her feelings were hard to describe.
"I didn't know Miss Jiang had graced us with her presence. What brings you here?"
The person who came to the door was Jiang Hanyi. Seeing her nervously rubbing her hands, Ning Hong secretly yawned, hiding her impatience.
"I have something I want to tell you."
"Go ahead and tell me."
"Could we find a quieter place? I want to talk to you alone."
Looking at the servants around him, Jiang Hanyi grew increasingly impatient.
Seeing Jiang Hanyi's expression, Ning Hong sneered, "Jiang Hanyi, have you forgotten that our engagement was dissolved long ago?"
Not long after he moved to the estate, Jiang Hanyi suddenly came to his door, demanding that he break off their engagement. She pointed her finger at him and cursed him, saying that he was a good-for-nothing and not worthy of her. Even Jiang Hanyi's maidservant mocked him, saying that he was a toad trying to eat swan meat. Feng'er was so angry that she disregarded her image and had a big fight with her.
Not to mention that Ning Hongze had absolutely no interest in Jiang Hanyi, even if she did have some interest, knowing that she was Wen Zhongtian's woman, she wouldn't be interested in her at all.
He immediately agreed to her request and dissolved their engagement.
Ning Yunxiao and his wife had considered finding him another gentle wife, but he refused. Of course, in order to gain their sympathy and stop them from interfering in his marriage, he also had the doctor tell them that his body was ruined and he was infertile.
It also reminds them that it was their beloved youngest son who caused him to suffer this fate, not that he disobeyed them.
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