With Ning Yu being particularly close to them, the two quickly became familiar with each other.
When Ning's mother saw that Ning Yu and Ning Ying's relationship was gradually deepening, a smile flashed in her eyes. She originally thought that it would take some time for Yu'er to accept Ying'er.
It seems she was overthinking it.
These days, Ning Yu noticed that Ning Ying's skin was a little rough, so she gave her a skin beauty recipe. In just one month, her skin became white and tender, and she also had the appearance of a noble lady.
In order to help Ning Ying get used to her identity as the daughter of the Ning family as quickly as possible, he often took her to banquets and introduced her to everyone he knew, just to help her gain a foothold in the Ning family as soon as possible.
Ning Ying's eyebrows curved, and she smiled shyly, "Sister Yu, thank you for helping me so much."
Ning Yu looked at Ning Ying's smiling face and couldn't help but think of the ending of Ning Ying's previous life.
Due to the interference of the original heroine Ning Xianxian, Ning Ying finally married a young scholar. He was very talented, but his family was poor. In the end, he could only rely on Ning Ying's dowry to support him. He was only 28 years old, but his face was like an old woman.
Ning Xianxian married Xi Heng, the illegitimate son of the second branch of the Xi family. Xi Heng was talented and with Ning Xianxian's help, he rose to prominence and became a famous prime minister.
On the contrary, both the real and fake daughters had a bad ending.
Including the Ning family.
Ning Xianxian thought that her original body had not lived a good life and was a poor little thing, so when the Ning family was in trouble, she did not help, but instead secretly gave them a push.
But in fact, the Ning family is a wealthy family, so how could they possibly lack the food, clothing and other expenses of a concubine's daughter?
But she had never thought about her original identity, which was a concubine's daughter. The difference between legitimate and illegitimate children was huge.
What's more, Ning Xianxian's mother was just a concubine. Logically speaking, it was impossible for a concubine to give birth to a child in front of the lady, but this concubine wanted to get rich overnight, so she poured out the contraceptive soup, and ended up giving birth to a daughter.
If it weren’t for Ning’s mother’s kindness, Ning Xianxian might not have been able to give birth.
Thinking of this, Ning Yu vaguely felt that Ning Xianxian always showed a sense of arrogance when facing her.
It’s better to say that it’s like this in front of everyone.
Ning Yu thought for a moment and said, "You should stay away from Ning Xianxian from now on, okay?"
After spending these days together, Ning Ying also knew that Ning Yu had no intention of harming her, but Ning Xianxian was being hypocritical, so she nodded slightly.
Ning Ying blinked her black and white eyes, and said with a tone of inferiority, "I've seen Sister Xian going out often recently. She even made soap. It feels smooth to the touch and smells fragrant. Many noble ladies are very fond of it... Sister Xian is so smart, but I'm the only one who can't do anything well..."
Ning Yu naturally heard about it as well.
After Ning Xianxian made it, she went to her father to start a soap business. Ning's father naturally saw the business opportunity and made a fortune.
It is said that they also made various gadgets such as flying chess and cakes.
Even she had a great time.
In addition to teaching Ning Ying, Ning Yu often spoke ill of Xi Shiyan in front of Ning's mother, intentionally or unintentionally.
Just so that one day I can break off the engagement with Xi Shiyan.
Since she couldn't cancel the engagement, the Ning family would step in.
Ning Yu walked into her mother's yard and sat beside her. She said in a sweet voice, "Mom, can I ask you for a favor?"
Mother Ning put down the account book in her hand, her face full of love, "What's the matter?"
Ning Yu tried hard to calm down her emotions, and her eyes suddenly filled with tears. "Mom, I want to break off my engagement with my cousin..."
Seeing Ning Yu crying so sadly, her mother felt heartbroken and quickly wiped her tears with a handkerchief. "Why?"
Ning Yu had already thought of a reason and choked up, "Mom, even though the Xi family arranged the marriage because of my life-saving grace, they would definitely be angry if they knew I wasn't the Ning family's daughter. What if the Ning family was implicated? Besides, I no longer have my cousin in my heart..."
Mother Ning didn't think for too long. "Okay, I'll discuss this with your father and write a letter to the Xi family to cancel the engagement."
Ning Yu was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect her mother to agree so readily.
Mother Ning tucked Ning Yu's hair behind her ear and sighed softly, "I wasn't very optimistic about this marriage. I hope you've thought it through."
After saying that, Ning's mother took out the roster again, the kind with small portraits.
The portrait is lifelike.
"Yu'er, these are all the young men carefully selected by your mother. Do you think there is any one you like?" Mother Ning was very excited.
Ning Yu didn't want to disturb her mother's interest, so she started watching as well.
I have to say that Ning's mother has excellent taste. Regardless of their family background, the men on the roster all look very good.
Although his appearance is somewhat different from that of my eldest and second cousins.
But he is also a handsome man.
Ning's mother pointed at the man at the head of the roster and introduced him, "He's Xu Danqing, the son of your father's sworn brother. He hasn't achieved any fame, but he has a natural talent for business. He'll definitely be the future leader of the Xu family."
Ning Yu's eyes fell on the small statue. The man had distinct facial features, bright eyes and thin eyebrows. Among all the small statues, he was the most outstanding.
Seeing Ning Yu sizing him up for a long time, Mother Ning couldn't help but smile. "Since you like him, why don't I invite him to our house so you two can meet?"
"Mom, I just took one more look at her." Ning Yu said helplessly, "Besides, Sister Ying is about to come of age, why don't you choose a fiancé for her?"
Ning's mother said, "I've thought about this a long time ago. Yingying just returned to the Ning family. I plan to find a live-in son-in-law for her to stay at home. This way, we can make up for the lost fifteen years..."
Ning Yu saw that Ning's mother was still holding on to him, and even used Ning Xianxian as an excuse.
Mother Ning didn't know what she was thinking about, and she sneered, "Ning Xianxian's ideas are too big, I can't make the decision."
"Yu'er, don't change the subject. When Xu's son comes back from Luzhou, I will invite him to my home..." Ning's mother made the decision quickly.
Seeing that Ning's mother had made up her mind, Ning Yu had no choice but to agree.
Ning's mother was efficient. After discussing with Ning's father, she immediately wrote a letter and sent someone to deliver it to the Xi family at full speed.
Half a month had passed since the Xi family received the letter.
After receiving the letter, Xi Xu, the head of the Xi family, read it and called Xi Shiyan over.
"This is a letter from the Ning family. Take a look at it yourself."
Xi Shiyan read ten lines at a glance and finished quickly, his face still graceful and elegant, as if calm and composed.
But his bony fingers wrinkled the edges of the letter, revealing his emotions.
Xi Shiyan bowed, "Father, please allow me to go to Jiangnan."
Xi Xu thought about the contents of the letter, and those sharp eyes stared at him, "Even if that girl is not the daughter of the Ning family?"
The Ning family did not say much in the letter. They only mentioned the real and fake daughter of the family. They were afraid that the Xi family would mind, so they mentioned the cancellation of the engagement.
"I don't care who she is."
Xi Shiyan's eyes were filled with anger, but his voice revealed a hint of affection. "I care about people."
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