Chapter 106 So, You Are the Bitch
By the time the news of the Xinzhou navy's crushing defeat of the Japanese pirates and the rebels' flight reached Pingning, it was already dawn.
It was a close call, but no harm was done. Perhaps because people were frightened yesterday and were in urgent need of calming down, or perhaps because today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunions, Pingning City seemed to be more lively than usual.
The magistrate's wife's banquet was held as usual, and the servants made a special trip to Yongping Lane to respectfully hand over the invitation to Shen Ning again.
Shen Ning was also in a good mood.
She knew that the thunder bombs she had sent out were useful, and she also knew that such a beautiful victory must have been the work of Xiao Nanchen.
Even though she knew that he was His Royal Highness Prince Ding, who was a master of military strategy, this did not affect her unilateral secret pride and sense of accomplishment.
After all, I have been with her for so long, who dares to say that it has nothing to do with her?
That was why she was in a good mood and dressed up carefully for the banquet, then took July to the county government office.
The newly arrived County Magistrate Lu was originally an official from Xinzhou. Xinzhou had a large population and a provincial governor in charge, so he was temporarily transferred to Pingning.
Shen Ning had never met County Magistrate Lu, and this was also the first time she met Mrs. Lu.
As soon as she arrived at the door, she saw Madam Lu already waiting there. After Shen Ning got out of the carriage, Madam Lu, supported by her maid, welcomed Shen Ning in with a smile on her face and politely called her "Country Lady".
Although Shen Ning did not make the matter of the Lady of the Country famous, as the wife of the county magistrate, she could not have been unaware of the fact that a Lady of the Country had appeared in her jurisdiction.
That is why Shen Ning was received with the highest standards.
"The Lord is finally here. I can't wait to see your elegance..."
"Madam, you are so polite. It is an honor for the Shen family to be invited by you..."
In order to show respect, Shen Ning arrived early and was very polite when they met, without any airs.
Mrs. Lu was originally worried that this country boy from the countryside was some kind of domineering person who had never seen the world, but now that she had met him, she immediately put her mind at ease. After a few words, the smile on her face became more and more sincere.
Not long after, the other guests arrived. They were all noble ladies and daughters from Pingning families. Shen Ning asked Madam Lu to greet the other guests and told them not to stay with her all the time. Madam Lu then excused herself and went to greet the others.
Xu Ying was naturally among the girls from high-class families in Pingning, and there was another reason for her coming to the Lu family today.
The Lu family sent someone to convey the message that they wanted to form a marriage.
Mrs. Lu's mother's family lives in the capital, and Mr. Lu now lives with his maternal grandparents. He is studying at the Imperial College and has already passed the examination for a scholar. I heard that he is a very handsome man.
Moreover, Lord Lu's official position in Pingning was temporary. Once the court appointed a new county magistrate, Lord Lu would be promoted and return to Beijing.
Even though Xu Ying was thinking about Xu Zhiyi in her heart, she also knew that it was impossible for her and Xu Zhiyi to be together. The Lu family was a good match. If she could marry into the Lu family, she would go to the prosperous capital with the Lu family in the future. This was an excellent choice for her.
That was why Xu Ying dressed up extra carefully today and even brought her half-sisters Xu Ya and Li Yushi with her.
Xu Ya has an ordinary appearance and gaudy makeup, while Li Yushi has a pretty appearance and usually dresses simply. These two people just happen to be supporting roles for her.
Li Yushi was as calm as usual, while Xu Ya had a timid and ingratiating smile on her face.
"Sister, you look so beautiful today. Madam Lu will definitely like you."
Xu Ying was dissatisfied: "She's beautiful today? Was she not beautiful yesterday?"
Xu Ya hurriedly said, "You look particularly radiant today. Sister is naturally beautiful every day."
"That's more like it... Madam Lu's family is from the capital, so naturally her tastes are higher. This dress of floating cloud brocade I specially made is worth it."
"It's a pity that Mr. Lu is not in Pingning, otherwise I could meet him and know what he looks like and whether he is worthy of me." Xu Ya flattered.
Xu Ying snorted and laughed: "No matter what, she is still more presentable than Shen Qingbai... She is just a lowly person, I don't know where she got the nerve to ask big brother to propose marriage to me, bah."
Xu Ya quickly agreed: "Who said it wasn't?"
Although Li Yushi remained silent, there was some impatience in her eyes.
She became more and more disgusted with Xu Ying, who was so brainless and domineering. Besides, she knew that Shen Qingbai had no intention of marrying into the Xu family, and it was Xu Shuo who was arranging it all in order to find a good husband for his sister.
To be fair, Li Yushi felt that Xu Ying was indeed not worthy of Shen Qingbai.
He is talented and has a promising future. He will naturally find a well-educated and well-mannered young lady to marry him in the future. Why should he marry a domineering daughter of the Xu family who appears to be a glamorous girl but is actually in decline?
But of course she wouldn't say those words.
Only separated by a low wall, Shen Ning heard everything the Xu sisters said and was very surprised.
Qingbai wants to marry Xu Ying?
Even if Shen Ning was beaten to death, she would not believe such a ridiculous thing... But this is a later story, I will ask it later. The current question is: Xu Ying has obviously humiliated Shen Qingbai.
The boy had never even mentioned it to her.
Shen Ning knew that Shen Qingbai had always been unwilling to let her worry too much, and would not tell her even if he was bullied or humiliated.
But when Shen Ning thought about how such a gentle and obedient boy had been bullied and humiliated by a fool like Xu Ying, she felt that she could not endure it for a moment.
Want to marry into the Lu family and become a noble lady in Beijing...dream on.
Mrs. Lu doesn't seem to be short-sighted. She chose Xu Ying as a second choice after she couldn't marry into the Xu family in Beijing. After all, Xu Ying is also from the Xu family's branch.
It can be considered as a connection with the Xu family.
But what if you knew that Xu Ying was an idiot who was not worthy of being in public?
The next moment, the Xu sisters walked in from the small archway.
Xu Ying also saw Shen Ning...
Chen Ning dressed up specially today. The orange-red long skirt was made of a more luxurious material than the floating cloud brocade on Xu Ying, and a set of jewelry embellished with gemstones of the same color was the finishing touch.
Xu Ying happened to see that set of jewelry at Mingyue Dian, and it was very expensive.
The Xu family has been cutting back on spending this year, so she can't afford that set of jewelry.
But now, the jewelry is worn on the head of a widow from the countryside.
"Miss Xu, what are you looking at?"
Shen Ning deliberately touched the jewelry and earrings on her head: "It's this set of jewelry... This was given to me by Third Master Xu. I didn't want it at first, but Third Master insisted on giving it to me, saying that it complements my appearance."
When Xu Zhiyi was mentioned, the resentment and resentment that Xu Ying had suppressed in her heart began to bubble up.
Especially when she thought about how Xu Zhiyi had rejected her with such a contemptuous tone at the beginning, but in the blink of an eye he would rather have an ambiguous relationship with a widow... and even gave her jewelry!
How is she inferior to this lowly widow?
"Bitch!" Xu Ying cursed in a low voice.
That’s it?
Shen Ning was very disappointed with Miss Xu's fighting ability. Instead of being angry, she covered her lips and chuckled: "But, the Third Master would rather coax a bitch like me than look at you, Miss Xu. Tell me, are you worse than a bitch?"
Sitting up straight, Shen Ning deliberately leaned forward, raised her hand to block and asked Xu Ying: "I heard that Miss Xu has been pestering the Third Master for a long time, and she wanted to offer herself to him, but the Third Master looked down on her and sent you away directly... Miss Xu, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but a woman who has reached this point is really a failure."
Shen Ning had an extremely evil smile on her face, and she deliberately dragged her voice: "I sent it to my door for free, but no one wants it, tsk tsk tsk tsk..."
Qiyue said to Xu Ying seriously, "So you are the bitch."
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