Chapter 177 The fish is delicious
There were only three of them left in the private room. After Xu Ning poured wine for the two of them and put down the wine pot, he asked with a smile, "That was the Lady Shen Xiang just now, right? Your Highness, aren't you afraid of being discovered protecting her openly?"
The young master was obviously well aware of the twists and turns. "Your Highness, aren't you worried that this will cause trouble for her and cause her to be bullied in the future?"
Xiao Nanchen said calmly, "If I can't even protect him now, how can I protect him in the future?"
Xu Ning paused for a moment, then smiled: "That's true... But Your Highness, I just noticed that Lord Shen Xiangjun looked at you with a very innocent look, it doesn't look like he has anything against you..."
His Royal Highness Prince Ding glanced back at the rest of the words.
Xie Yuncheng gloated beside him: "I advise you not to say too much, that's a very dangerous topic."
After all, he is an experienced person.
As for that person, even flattery is dangerous.
At that time, the chaos in the Xinzhou army had just passed, and he didn't know what was going on between His Royal Highness Prince Ding and the "Doctor Ning". He wanted to flatter him, but ended up backfiring and was almost demoted to a horse-watching position.
Now he has learned his lesson, and he will never get involved in what his cousin said. He prefers to be someone he cannot afford to offend but can avoid.
In the other private room, Li Yushi had already taken Ye Heng as her master.
Ye Heng himself was not particular, but his only requirement for Li Yushi was to respect his master... that is, Shen Ning.
Shen Ning was beside him, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, and said that it was not necessary.
She didn't want to be several generations older than her for no apparent reason... "Master?" It made her feel old despite her young age.
At this time, the waiter knocked on the door of the private room and served the dishes.
There were already quite a few dishes on the table. While Shen Ning and the other two were talking, Eryue and Qiyue were eating very seriously, leaving room for more dishes on a few plates.
When Ye Heng saw the two plates of fish on the waiter's tray, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Ye Heng had just had his private room robbed by the Tenth Princess Xiao Bi, who had taken away the shad that was in his name. He thought he would have nothing to eat this time, but he didn't expect that there was still some left.
"The owner of Wangjiang Tower is quite sensible. He apologized and gave us an extra shad..."
The waiter next to him quickly said, "You misunderstood. This fish was ordered by Master Qi, who booked the private room. He specifically asked for it to be delivered to you for tasting."
Ye Heng fell silent.
Li Yushi picked up the serving chopsticks and put some food on Ye Heng's plate: "Master, try it. This wild rice stem is very good."
Shen Ning immediately responded: "I think it's very good too."
Ye Heng ate the dishes picked by his apprentice and felt very satisfied.
This apprentice is very sensible and knows how to smooth things over for his master. Not bad.
Ye Heng and Li Yushi, both of them like medicine, one likes to teach and the other wants to learn, they hit it off and became master and apprentice, and the meal was a great success for both the host and the guests.
When they came out of the private room and were about to go downstairs, they saw Xiao Nanchen and the other two coming out of the private room where Ye Heng had been before.
Xu Ning was complaining, "Your Highness, where's the shad you promised me? I haven't even seen its tail."
Xiao Nanchen remained silent.
On this side, Ye Heng suddenly realized and said loudly: "The waiter must have made a mistake and sent both fish to our side..."
With these words, everyone fell silent.
Xu Ning looked at Xiao Nanchen with resentment in his eyes, but Xiao Nanchen seemed oblivious...
When they got downstairs, Ye Heng talked to his new apprentice, while Xiao Nanchen sent Shen Ning to the carriage.
Shen Ning smiled and said, “The fish is delicious, why don’t you leave one for yourself.”
His Royal Highness Prince Ding glanced to the side and said, "Qiyue is here, I'm afraid you won't be able to eat."
July:……
I feel wronged, but I have no way to defend myself.
Shen Ning laughed: "Qiyue is very sensible now."
Although he was joking, Xiao Nanchen ordered two fish. Most people would have one on each side, but Xiao Nanchen was afraid that she would not have enough so he sent her both.
This is a small thing, but it makes people feel soft in their hearts.
He wants to give you everything he thinks is good...
After returning to the Shen family, Shen Ning had just entered the Lotus Pond Garden when Wu Yue came up to her and whispered to her that the old lady's daughter, Shen Xiang, who was the princess of a county, had returned to her parents' home, and Xue Surong was there too.
"It seems that Shen Xiang was called back by the old lady. Do you want your subordinates to go and listen to what they are saying?"
Before Chen Ning could speak, Qi Yue became anxious: "Do I even need to ask? Of course I have to listen, otherwise how would I know what bad things they are up to!"
The little girl's face was full of anger: "If you don't go, I will go."
Wu Yue was anxious: "When did I say I couldn't go? They just arrived. I need to ask the young lady for permission. Isn't it your turn to take over the job?"
After saying that, May snorted, rolled her eyes at July, turned around and flew away.
Shen Ning did not stop her.
I don’t know how well May and the others can perform elsewhere, but nothing will go wrong in the Shen family’s house.
She also wanted to see what the old lady wanted to do by asking her daughter to come back after being humiliated by her.
Thinking of the old lady, Shen Ning raised her hand and glanced at the jade bracelet on her wrist. She became more and more determined. She would wear this bracelet and not take it off... She would just hang it in front of the old lady whenever she had time.
On the other side, in Madam Shen's yard, Xue Surong was sitting beside her, and Princess Shen Xiang was giving advice to her mother in a low voice.
"Xie Yunqing said her daughter didn't make any mistakes, so why not let her make any mistakes?"
The old lady said in a deep voice: "Speak clearly, don't play dumb."
Shen Xiang rolled his eyes, then approached the old lady and said something in a very low voice, obviously avoiding Xue Surong who was next to him.
Xue Surong secretly clenched her handkerchief so as not to show any strange expression.
After Shen Xiang finished speaking, Madam Shen showed a look of astonishment: "Really?"
Shen Xiang snorted and laughed: "My prince is managing the business for the Queen Mother, so naturally there is nothing wrong with that. This news will definitely not spread in a short time. If they can trick Xie Yunqing and her daughter into entering... they will definitely lose everything they have."
She said slowly: "Chen Ning happens to have the silk shop given by the Xie family. This is a great opportunity. When they can't end it, I will let the prince buy it at a low price... and let them make wedding clothes for us."
Old Madam Shen's eyes lit up at first, but then she realized something.
Even if Xie Yunqing and her daughter were bad people, part of the money earned and lost would always belong to the Shen family. But if he wanted to make the mother and daughter suffer a loss and make them lose the business, then it would be the Shen family that suffered the loss, but it would be his Prince's Mansion and the Empress Dowager that benefited.
What good would that do her?
At this point, the old lady refused to continue: "This matter still needs to be considered in the long run."
Shen Xiang was well aware of her mother's thoughts. She hugged Madam Shen's arm, smiled coquettishly, and said, "For this business, I'd like you to invest 30% in silver. You can use your own private money. When the time comes, no matter how much the profit is, you don't need to do anything and you can get 30% net. How about signing the contract first?"
Old Madam Shen finally opened her eyes: "You and I, mother and daughter, are indeed estranged from each other after signing the contract... However, since this is related to the business of the Prince and the Queen Mother, it is better to sign the contract to avoid any trouble in the future."
Shen Xiang agreed with a smile: "That's exactly the truth."
After Shen Xiang left, the old lady raised her eyelids and looked at Xue Surong, who had become much more obedient after being checked in the past few days: "Okay, you don't have to accompany an old woman like me. Nian Nian is in the mansion today, you can find an excuse to go see your daughter."
Xue Surong's expression suddenly relaxed, and she quickly stood up, thanked him, and respectfully took her leave.
After leaving the old lady's yard, Xue Surong walked towards Chen Nian's yard, holding a small box in her hand. The jewelry inside was prepared to be used as an excuse to see her daughter.
In the past, Xue Surong often used the excuse of giving gifts to see her daughter and get close to her.
After all, these two children are the key to her future stable entry into the Shen family...
But just as she was passing by the garden, Xue Surong suddenly heard Shen Ning's voice coming from the other side of the rockery.
"Daddy, will you promise to take care of them?"
Xue Surong suddenly stopped and even her breathing became lighter.
When she realized that Shen Ning and Shen Xiuhe were talking, she looked around and made sure that there were no maids or servants passing by. Then she quietly hid behind the flowers, wanting to listen to what the father and daughter were saying.
Who is Shen Xiuhe going to deal with?
Then Xue Surong heard Shen Xiuhe's voice.
"Ningning, you have to trust Daddy. Daddy's thoughts right now are all on you three... The reason I'm keeping Xue Surong and her two daughters for now is because I'm worried they might cause trouble at this critical juncture and affect Daddy's promotion."
Chen Xiuhe sighed deeply, "Don't let your mother know about this, otherwise there will be no turning back. Daddy and your grandmother have agreed to start dealing with them... Just give Daddy a little more time, and Daddy will definitely be able to handle it cleanly."
Shen Ning snorted: "Then my daughter will trust Daddy again. Daddy must do it. Check the accounts she handled and take back all our money. And that Shen Chong must be expelled from the Imperial College."
Shen Xiuhe sighed deeply: “Daddy promised you that he would do it.”
On the other side of the rockery, Chen Ning and Wu Yue, who was acting with a changed voice, walked away... On this side, Xue Surong hid behind the flowers, her face pale and her whole body trembling.
So that’s it, so that’s it!
Chen Xiuhe had confessed everything to his eldest daughter... That family had already made up their minds to get rid of the three of them, but they didn't directly break up with them just to prevent her from causing trouble.
No wonder, no wonder Shen Xiuhe has become increasingly impatient with her demeanor recently, and has been very perfunctory every time they meet.
No wonder the old lady's attitude towards her suddenly took a turn for the worse. Not only did she refuse to give her twenty taels of silver for water, but she also lied to her that it cost three thousand taels of silver to redeem her.
Let someone check her accounts... This is clearly to kick her out and expel her son from the Imperial College!
If she hadn't happened to pass by and heard it, she would have been kept in the dark until her death...
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