The backyard was a place for the ladies and ladies who attended the opera to rest. Entering through the moon gate, the view was even better. Willows lined the pond, and honeysuckle trellises grew outside the lattice windows. A gentle breeze rustled the silken branches, swaying them. Many women rested under the veranda, the faint sound of opera singing lingering in the distance. After Yi Ning sat down, a maid brought her a plate of split pomegranates, each one a deep red and shimmering like agate, a truly beautiful sight. Yi Ning instructed Daimao, "Tell the shopkeeper here that we can buy some pomegranates."
I brought some back for my third brother and the others to try, and they were indeed very sweet and delicious.
Even though the women in the corridor didn't know each other, they smiled and nodded at each other. Yi Ning rarely appeared in public, so many people didn't recognize her. She was a beautiful young woman, wearing kesi silk and wearing her hair in a bun at only fourteen or fifteen. One might guess she was the mistress of some high-ranking official, but they weren't wary.
As Xu Yong approached, fanning himself, he saw the woman leaning against a porch pillar. He'd initially assumed she was an ordinary woman, prepared to tease her and embarrass her. But as he got closer, he was stunned. She was clearly a delicate young woman. Her delicate white hands lifted the pomegranates one by one, bringing them to her mouth. Her fingertips were gently encased in lips, soft as petals.
She seemed to have heard a voice and turned to look at Xu Yong.
Xu Yong secretly admired this young girl's extraordinary beauty. If Xie Yun were like the mountains and flowing water in a painting, to be admired from afar but not touched, then this was like the apricot blossoms on a spring branch, tender and tender, inviting one to hold and play with them slowly, making one's heart itch at the sight. But in his heart, he was devoted to Miss Xie Yun and had no regrets. He could not even look at any other flower.
Xu Yong made up his mind and walked forward and said with a smile: "This lady is here, it was so hard to find her."
When Yi Ning first saw Xu Yong, it was when he was talking to Xie Yun. They had never met before. He suddenly spoke in a familiar tone. He didn't know what was going on with this man.
"I don't recognize you, sir. I guess you've made a mistake." Yi Ning didn't have a good impression of him, so she turned around and said indifferently.
Seeing this, Xu Yong frowned and changed his tone: "Madam, we just met under the theater. You insisted that we were destined to be together and asked to borrow my jade pendant. I lent it to you because you looked innocent and pitiful, but how come you don't recognize me anymore? It's okay that you don't recognize me, but can you return my jade pendant? It's a piece of excellent black jade. If it were just an ordinary thing, I would give it to you. But the jade is a relic left by my great-grandmother, so I really can't give it to you."
His voice was quite loud, and the ladies around him were immediately drawn to him. They looked at Yining with suspicion.
Xu Yong was a well-known figure in the capital, not to mention being the legitimate son of Duke Xu, whose family background was prominent. He could easily come and go in places frequented by women like Jude Manor, thanks to his close friendship with the manor's owner. Most of the ladies present recognized him.
Although Xu Yong was a bit of a gangster, he came from a wealthy family and would not blackmail anyone with a jade pendant, so what he said was probably true.
This little girl doesn't look like she comes from an ordinary family. Could she really be a scammer?
Yi Ning frowned. This Xu Yong was completely incomprehensible! She had no grudge against him, so what was he trying to say?
Since this guy is obsessed with Xie Xie Yun, could it be that he listened to someone and is trying to embarrass her?
She stopped Zhenzhu from speaking and said thoughtfully, "Since you said I took your jade pendant, let me ask you, is there anyone who saw it and can testify?"
"My servants all saw it." Xu Yong heard her voice was clear and soft. He smiled and said, "Madam, please don't try to quibble. My jade pendant has a Qilin pattern and my small words are engraved on one side. Everyone who knows me knows that I have such a jade pendant. If you have ever taken my jade pendant, come with me to the side room and let the maid check it out."
"A servant is nothing." Yi Ning smiled and said, "If you want to talk about a servant, my servant can testify that you have never given me any jade pendant."
A lady at the back said, "My lady, the man in front of you is the son of Duke Xu. I think you should just let him go and take a look. If he doesn't have anything to take, then forget it. But if he does, you still have to return it to him."
"Yeah, you're so young, don't lie. If you took something from someone else, just return it."
There were whispers of discussion coming from all around, most of which were in favor of Xu Yong.
Zhenzhu said to Yining secretly, "Miss, why don't you tell him that we are from the Duke of Ying's Mansion so that he won't bother her anymore."
Yi Ning was reluctant to bring up the Duke of Yingguo's residence. While that would have immediately calmed the situation, the crowds here were too crowded to speak out. Hearing she was from the Duke of Yingguo's residence, coupled with her entanglement with Xu Yong, she didn't know how the news would spread. Rumors are terrifying. "There are so many people here, so let's not talk about it," Yi Ning whispered to Zhenzhu.
Xu Yong's heart moved secretly, and he smiled and held out his hand: "Madam, don't be nervous. Please come over here and I will have a maid to check it for you. If you really didn't take it, I will naturally not make a fuss with you."
A maid standing beside her bowed and said, "Madam, please come this way."
Yi Ning brought Qing Qu with him this time, who was peeling pomegranates nearby. Qing Qu was not afraid of three guards alone. In the side yard next to him, Shen Lian and the others were resting.
The surroundings were already buzzing with discussion. She stood up and said with a smile, "Then let's go."
On the second floor of the restaurant, Lu Jiaxue was drinking tea with the Minister of War. The Minister of War glanced outside and said with a smile, "The eldest son of Duke Xu is downstairs."
Lu Jiaxue was here to discuss matters with the Minister of War. The door was heavily guarded, and only two people were drinking tea on the second floor. The big guys all cherished their lives. He hummed and said, "What's going on?"
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