Chapter 657 Invitation

Zhulan didn't see Changlian, "Is Changlian still sleeping?"

Mrs. Dong nodded. "He's still sleeping. I didn't have the heart to wake him up. I'll ask the kitchen to heat up some food for him. He can eat when he wakes up."

Zhulan put her granddaughter down and said, "Then forget about them. Let's eat first."

Dong: "Yeah."

The next morning, Zhulan saw Changlian and the others who had rested well. The three of them did not wake up and slept until dawn. "Have you guys recovered your spirits?"

Chang Lian felt refreshed, "Mom, my mind is very clear now."

Just as Zhulan was about to speak, Mrs. Song came in with a card in her hand. "Madam, this is a card from the Ning Marquis's Mansion, inviting the Third Young Master and Young Master Rongchuan."

Zhulan had a feeling that her time had finally come. She took the post and looked at it. There were a lot of words written on it, revealing her sincerity without any arrogance.

Chang Lian had met Lord Ning a few times before, and was very surprised to be invited today. "I thought Lord Ning had forgotten about me!"

You know, after Lord Ning restored his status, he was not only the emperor's uncle, but also the most popular person around the emperor. So many powerful people tried to curry favor with him. It was really unexpected that he and Rongchuan were invited.

Zhulan looked at her excited son and thought to herself, you are just here for the ride. "You guys should pack up and go, don't keep the Marquis waiting for too long."

Chang Lian held the note happily and said, "Mom, I'm going to change my clothes now."

Rongchuan remembered Lord Ning. He had suppressed all his suspicions these days for the palace examination, but now they came back to him. He didn't want to go, so he tucked his chin in. But since he had been invited, he had to go. "Auntie, I'll go back and change my clothes too."

Zhulan saw that Rongchuan was resisting and didn't know what to say to comfort him. She felt a little despairing in her heart. After all, Zhou Fu was just a small fourth-rank official. Without the emperor's trust, he was nothing. She had no chance to interfere in Rongchuan's life experience at all!

Shi Qing waited for Rong Chuan to leave, then said, "Auntie, I'm sorry for disturbing you these past two days. It's time for me to go back home."

"Oh, okay."

Ning Wei had been waiting eagerly in Ning Marquis Mansion. He had already given the emperor a clear path, so he did not have too many concerns. After all, Rongchuan was good-looking. Even if he paid attention to Rongchuan, he would only think that Rongchuan had a connection with Ning Mansion.

Who caused the eldest brother to die before the establishment of the dynasty? Not many people knew him, except for his family members and a few acquaintances. Many people have almost forgotten him after having met him.

The eldest brother and the second brother look like their father, but not exactly, which makes Rongchuan feel a little more secure.

Even if the emperor had set up a plan, Rongchuan's appearance was safe. This kid was very lucky, as he grew up safely despite many disasters!

Soon, the housekeeper came in with people. Ning Xu's eyes were all on Rongchuan. Last time, he only saw his face, this time he looked at the whole person. He was not short, only half a head shorter than him, and he could still grow taller. Now looking closer, he looks like, too much like his elder brother. If he changed his armor and said that his elder brother was alive, people would believe it.

Rong Chuan felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, and took two steps back. Chang Lian also felt it, frowned, stepped forward to block the gaze, and greeted him, "My Lord."

Ning Xu withdrew his gaze and smiled cheerfully, "Young people are born with talent. You two are both young and elegant. Good, good."

Chang Lian came to his senses. Lord Ning had been ignoring him. His target was Rong Chuan. "We are young and cannot bear the praise. Lord Ning is the real hero."

Ning Xu watched Zhou Changlian blocking Rongchuan, feeling satisfied. Yes, the people in Zhou's house were very protective of Rongchuan, and were even more friendly to Changlian. "Sit down, sit down, don't be polite. I've been out there for many years and don't have so many rules. Please feel free to do whatever you want."

Chang Lian did not dare to be careless, but became more cautious, "My Lord, you invited us here today, but what do you want to ask us?"

Ning Xu gave Zhou Changlian a glance of praise, quite perceptive, "I just think this young man looks friendly, so I want to meet him."

Chang Lian remembered Rong Chuan's background. Rong Chuan was born in the capital. Seeing that Lord Jin was always kind and had no ill intentions, he breathed a sigh of relief. "There are so many similarities among people. It is an honor for my brother-in-law to be able to make Lord Jin feel that I look familiar."

Ning Xu smiled. What he meant was that there are so many people who look alike, so don't think too much about it.

Rong Chuan felt warm inside. His third brother had been blocking and protecting him. He secretly pulled his third brother's sleeve and said, "Lord, you must have done some research. You invited the two of us here, not just to meet us, right?"

The more Ning Xu looked at Rong Chuan, the more he liked him. This liking surpassed his liking for the Crown Prince. There was nothing he could do. The Crown Prince had been raised by the Emperor to be too complicated. Even his uncle couldn't see through him. He had to carefully figure out every word the Crown Prince said. Rong Chuan was still better. Even if he was a little scheming, he was still approachable. "Today is indeed just a meeting."

Rongchuan was not satisfied with this reply, but Lord Ning did not answer, so he had no choice. He was also a bachelor, and he did not ask. Whatever happened, he could do it. He could not resist at this level.

Ning Xu became more interested. This child was stable. Most people would have asked about him long ago after receiving the news. This also showed that this child had a good character and would not lose himself for power. Thinking of the child's childhood experiences and the days in Zhou Mansion, this child probably didn't want to leave the Mansion and was afraid of breaking his current happiness.

Thinking of this, Ning Xu felt even worse and angrier. She was happy that the Zhang family had saved Rongchuan, but she was also angry that they abused Rongchuan.

Chang Lian's heart tensed up. Lord Ning's eyes were sharp just now. Although they were retracted quickly, he had been paying attention to Lord Ning and noticed it. Cold sweat ran down his back. He always remembered what his father said, that Lord Ning had been a spy for many years, and the thing he had the most was masks. His boldness was just a mask.

Ning Xu saw that Zhou Changlian was wary of him. Well, he had messed up today's meeting. If the two of them stayed a little longer, who knows what he would think of him!

Ning Xi was about to send the people away when he saw the prince walk in.

Ning Xu stood up and asked, "I have met the prince. Why did the prince come to my house today?"

The prince personally helped his uncle up, "Uncle, there is no need to perform formalities in private. We are all family."

Ning Xu just listened to it, he didn't take it seriously. At this moment, he was afraid that he would drift away, and it would be bad if he formed a habit. "Rules are rules, they can't be violated."

The prince changed the subject, "My third uncle invited people here today. It seems I didn't disturb him."

Ning Xi replied, "No, the prince invited me from within. Today I invited Zhou Changlian. The prince also knows that I have met Zhou Changlian a little bit."

The prince naturally knew this, and after Zhou Changlian and the other young master had greeted each other, he said, "Don't be so polite, sit down."

Zhou Changlian was nervous, he really didn't expect to meet the crown prince today. He seemed to have met the fifth prince before, yes, and the crown prince's companion. He had met him during the palace examination but he never even looked at him directly. Today was the first time he had met the crown prince at such a close distance.

(End of this chapter)