Chapter 7 Stubborn
Chapter 7 Stubborn
Nangong Mu's congratulations also woke up the others. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they still had to pretend in front of Nangong Tao. So they all showed their most "sincere" smiles and congratulated Nangong Tao and Nangong Jing.
Nangong Tao was naturally happy when he saw Nangong Jing's eight-star talent. Although Nangong Tao hated Qiao Huan'er for dying to give birth to Nangong Jing, after all, this was the child left for him by his beloved. The better Nangong Jing's talent was, the happier he was.
However, Nangong Tao also knew that Nangong Jing's talent would definitely make him the target of public criticism in the mansion. Although each branch appeared to be very harmonious in front of him, as the person in charge of the Duke's Mansion, didn't Nangong Tao know what their true colors were?
Although Nangong Jing has good talent, he has not yet practiced and is still a long way from truly growing up. If we continue to leave him alone as before, it will not be protecting him but killing him.
"Jing'er will move to the front yard and live with me from today. Butler, please send someone to pack up the things in the Seventh Young Master's room and move them to the yard where I live." Nangong Tao thought about it and decided to keep Nangong Jing under his supervision. He didn't believe that anyone could do anything to Nangong Jing under his nose.
It was exactly the same decision as in his previous life. Nangong Jing was not surprised at Nangong Tao's order. How could a man who could elevate his family from third-rate to Duke be a fool? Nangong Jing always knew that Nangong Tao knew everything about the backyard, but he just didn't want to care.
In his previous life, Nangong Jing grew up successfully under the protection of Nangong Tao. If he had not trusted the so-called friend and been plotted against, the final outcome would be unknown.
Nangong Jing was very satisfied with Nangong Tao's sudden decision, but others were very unhappy, especially the Duchess and others who had already decided to take action against Nangong Jing.
They had originally planned to attack Nangong Jing while he was training. Given the defense of Nangong Jing's courtyard, that would have been a piece of cake. Who knew Nangong Tao would actually intervene? Nangong Tao's courtyard was filled with his people, who only obeyed his orders and were loyal to him. They were his true confidants.
If Nangong Jing was practicing in Nangong Tao's courtyard, it would be impossible for them to take advantage of the opportunity to do something to Nangong Jing. In the past, it was not that no one had tried to bribe the people in Nangong Tao's courtyard. They didn't want to do anything, just wanted to find out some information about Nangong Tao. In the end, the bribed people directly reported the matter to Nangong Tao, and in the end, the bribed people were severely punished by Nangong Tao.
"Duke, if you think the yard Jing'er lives in now is too small, just arrange a new one for her. Wouldn't it be inconvenient for her to live with you?" The Duchess said tentatively.
Nangong Tao glanced at the Duchess meaningfully and said, "I wonder what you find inconvenient, Madam. The courtyard I live in is the largest in the mansion, and I'm the only one living there. Even if Jing'er moved in, it would still be very empty."
The Duchess was speechless after being asked by Nangong Tao and couldn't tell the reason at all.
The other concubines also wanted to say something, but seeing that the Duchess had suffered a loss and Nangong Tao still had a serious look on his face, none of them dared to speak.
They weren't duchesses. Nangong Tao would give her some face because she was the legal wife, her family was powerful, and she was also Nangong Mu's face. Their children were still young, their families weren't very supportive, and they were just concubines. If they really angered Nangong Tao, they would definitely end up in trouble.
All the tests that needed to be tested were completed, and next was Nangong Jing's birthday party. However, at this birthday party, apart from the protagonist Nangong Jing and Nangong Tao, no one ate well. Some people even didn't eat much at the end, and they all looked absent-minded.
Nangong Tao saw all of this, but he said nothing. He just asked Nangong Jing to follow him back to the front yard after the banquet.
Nangong Jing is only five years old now. His short calves can't keep up with Nangong Tao's long legs, but Nangong Jing trots behind Nangong Tao with a stubborn look on his face. Even when he is out of breath, he doesn't ask Nangong Tao for help.
Nangong Tao, accustomed to walking at a brisk pace, didn't react at first, but soon realized that Nangong Jing couldn't keep up. He had considered stopping and waiting for Nangong Jing, but when he saw Nangong Jing, sweating profusely but still trotting to keep up with him, he suddenly became interested and wanted to see if Nangong Jing would beg for mercy.
So Nangong Tao not only did not slow down his pace but walked faster and faster. Nangong Jing noticed that Nangong Tao quickened his pace and bit his teeth lightly, the little flame in his eyes became more vigorous. Even though there was a bloody taste in his throat, he still quickened his pace silently without saying a word.
Nangong Tao could see that Nangong Jing had reached his limit, but even though he was holding on, he still refused to give in. In the end, Nangong Tao softened his heart, sighed, and stopped.
Nangong Jing probably didn't expect Nangong Tao to stop suddenly, and he didn't slow down his pace for a moment and bumped into Nangong Tao with a bang.
Nangong Tao was a soldier with muscles as hard as steel plates. When Nangong Jing was hit, he cried out in pain and even fell to the ground.
Nangong Tao lowered his head and looked quietly at Nangong Jing who fell to the ground. After a while, he suddenly reached out and picked Nangong Jing up. He completely ignored Nangong Jing's incredulous look and walked silently towards his yard.
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