Chapter 87: Ungrateful
Originally, the old lady was instigated by Madam Pan and Li Qingqing to call Shen to take a look first, but when she saw her, she was extremely satisfied.
In addition, the nanny came out and winked, suggesting that her nephew Huang Yaozu, who was hiding in the inner room, was also very satisfied, so the old lady wanted to finalize the marriage directly.
Although Shen was born in a humble family, she was quite good-looking, and having a humble family had its own advantages. After she entered the family, she would be humble and serve Yaozu well.
Plus, she has some assets, so it's a good choice indeed.
After saying this, Old Madam Xu smiled and waited to see how overjoyed and flattered this country-born merchant girl would be.
For her, this is like rising to the top overnight, a blessing that not everyone has.
However, the next moment, the old lady heard that the merchant girl opposite actually rejected her politely.
"Thank you, Madam, for your kindness. Shen is deeply grateful. However, when my late husband was buried, I publicly vowed to mourn for him for three years. Now that it has only been half a year, I really shouldn't have thought of him differently. I hope Madam will be sympathetic."
Madam Xu's expression suddenly turned ugly, while the nanny next to her smiled and said, "It's not easy for Madam Shen to have that kind of heart, but you are still young. Even if you make plans for yourself, others can understand how difficult it is for you."
This old lady is worthy of being an old lady, she is really experienced.
Chen Ning smiled and sighed: "Others may understand, but I just can't get over it in my heart, so I can only miss the old lady's favor."
No matter how nice the words are, a rejection is a rejection.
Old Madam Xu couldn't remember how many years it had been since anyone had disobeyed her wishes. Now, she was so kind as to help a country woman, but was rejected.
Her face turned cold, and there was no trace of the gentleness and kindness she had before. Instead, she looked at Shen Ning quietly: "Could it be that the eldest son of the Huang family is not worthy of you?"
Shen Ning said she didn't dare: "It's the Shen family who doesn't dare to climb high."
"It's hard for a lowly person to marry into a noble family. You really can't reach the upper class. Please send me away."
Madam Xu immediately became sarcastic and mean. Shen Ning did not argue with her. She still stood up with a smile on her face, said goodbye with a frank expression, and left with Qiyue.
Before leaving, Qiyue glared at Old Madam Xu without saying a word.
Here, Madam Xu's face changed. The old nanny was a shrewd person after all. She still had a smile on her face. She personally sent Shen Ning out and sighed as she walked away: "Madam Shen is a little impulsive. She should think about it for two more days before replying. It's not the old woman who said that there are so many people outside who want to get into the Xu family."
The old nanny's face was full of love and helplessness, as if she was thinking completely for Chen Ning: "Young Master Biao is the future head of the Huang family. Although he is a little older than you, he is more caring and has no children. If you marry him, you will be the legal wife, and if you give birth to a son, he will be the eldest son...
Living a stable life as a noble lady in the future is definitely better than working hard and showing off your talents."
One plays the good cop and the other plays the bad cop.
Shen Ning still smiled flawlessly: "Thank you for your comfort, Ma'am."
And then there is no further text.
Shen Ning didn't respond, and the old lady's words were all blocked back.
After a while, the old nanny returned to the old lady's room, met the old lady's unfriendly look, and shook her head.
Madam Xu snorted coldly, "You are such an ungrateful person."
"Aunt, aunt, I am going to marry her."
Huang Yaozu, who had been hiding at the back, ran out and grabbed the old lady's sleeve, shouting. The man, who was almost forty years old, actually showed a spoiled and coquettish look, and pestered the old lady for Chen Ning.
Originally, Huang Yaozu didn't take a country woman seriously at all. He came to the Xu family just to follow his aunt's words and go through the motions. But as soon as he saw Shen Ning's appearance through the screen at the back, he immediately stared at her.
No one told him that a country woman could look like this, with those eyes, nose, fair face and beautiful figure. Huang Yaozu just wanted to marry her home immediately.
He pestered Madam Xu and swore to the heavens, "Aunt, I want her. This time, I won't do anything when I marry her."
Madam Xu looked at him speechlessly: "Look at your achievements, you are just a lowly merchant's daughter, why do you have to behave like this?"
"I don't care. Aunt, you have to decide for me. I want her... Aunt!"
Being pestered by Huang's Yaozu, Madam Xu heaved a long sigh and waved her hand helplessly: "Alright, you go back first, I'll think about this matter again."
Huang Yaozu knew that this was his aunt's consent, and he was immediately overjoyed. He bowed respectfully to Old Madam Xu and said, "Yaozu, you know it. Aunt loves you the most!"
On the other side, after Shen Ning was sent out of Xiangyun Courtyard, a servant girl took her and Qiyue out. Just as they walked around the corridor, they suddenly saw Xu Zhiyi just in front of them.
He was wearing a dark red robe, had black hair and fair skin, and looked handsome and elegant. Beside him stood a young lady in gorgeous clothes, who was looking at him with stars in her eyes and telling him something.
At this time, Xu Zhiyi saw Shen Ning.
Shen Ning immediately showed a respectful look: "Master Xu..."
Xu Zhiyi smiled and hummed, "Madam Shen."
Shen Ning always felt that his eyes were a little strange, but she did not delve into it. Instead, she asked politely, "How did you feel after the acupuncture yesterday?"
In the past few days, Chen Ning gave Xu Zhiyi acupuncture every other day, and before the acupuncture, she asked Xu Zhiyi to take a medicinal bath using the medicine she prescribed.
I just had it treated yesterday, so I don't need it today, but since I encountered it, I can't help but express my concern.
This was just polite talk, but Xu Zhiyi's subsequent performance almost made Shen Ning drop her jaw in shock...
He looked at her with a smile, and said in a scolding tone: "So you still care about my health."
Shen Ning was almost startled by the sudden lewd and coquettish aura that emerged from this person, and was a little confused: "Huh?"
"You were disobedient and kept tossing and turning for too long during the medicinal bath yesterday. I think I caught a cold and have a severe headache. Please come and give me a massage when you have time."
Was he… disobedient during the medicinal bath? Did he take too long?
Coupled with the vague and dragging tone of the scolding, Shen Ning was completely numb.
Is this guy crazy?
The next moment, she met the suddenly cold gaze of the delicate lady beside Xu Zhiyi.
Realizing that Xu Zhiyi was trying to use her as a shield, Shen Ning cursed inwardly, then revealed a somewhat strange smile: "It's no wonder that this woman hesitated for too long. I really don't know why you, Third Master Xu, insisted that this woman whip you with a whip... and use extra strength. Third Master is of noble status, and this woman really dared not obey your order. This is why Third Master caught a cold. It's all this woman's fault."
The smile on Xu Zhiyi's face froze. Beside him, Xu Ying, who had originally looked resentful, was also a little stunned. She looked at the noble Mr. Xu Sanye with disbelief in her eyes.
Shen Ning deliberately smiled embarrassedly: "Third Master, do you still need me to go over here now? I will definitely take action this time, as long as you can bear it..."
Xu Zhiyi gritted his teeth and said, "Get lost."
Shen Ning pursed her lips, then showed some hesitation and advised: "Although I don't know why the Third Master likes others to beat you, but your health is important, you should..."
Xu Zhiyi smiled, revealing his sharp white teeth: "Do you want to get out?"
Shen Ning took a deep breath and said helplessly: "Honest advice is unpleasant to the ears, Third Master... Alas, I will take my leave."
Without even turning back, Chen Ning took Qiyue out of the Xu family's gate and got on the carriage back. Xu Zhiyi was pushed back to the courtyard where he lived by his followers. Xu Ying, the third lady of the Xu family's eldest branch, hurriedly chased after him.
She coughed lightly, then asked in a delicate voice, "Third Master, Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here. The street outside is starting to set up lanterns. It's really interesting. Do you want to go out and take a look?"
Xu Zhiyi's smile didn't reach his eyes: "Sorry, I can't move around much. Thank you for your kindness."
After just one sentence, Xu Zhiyi withdrew his gaze and had no intention of continuing to greet her.
Xu Ying still refused to give up and continued to follow: "Third Master, there are many interesting places around Pingning. If I have time, I will take you to see them."
Xu Zhiyi hummed perfunctorily: "Okay."
Xu Ying immediately smiled and followed him happily.
At this moment, Xu Zhiyi suddenly turned his head to look at her. Although he was still smiling, his smile suddenly became evil. "My residence is just ahead... Miss Xu, are you still following me back to my room?"
He said slowly, "In terms of seniority, Miss Xu should call me uncle, but I'm afraid this is inappropriate."
Xu Ying's face turned red.
Xu Zhiyi's rejection was both frivolous and heartless. Xu Ying was embarrassed and annoyed, but she still wanted to accept it. She asked him, holding back her tears, "Third Master, you can be so gentle and affectionate to that country woman, so why are you so decisive to me and embarrass me?"
Xu Zhiyi smiled and said, "Because she is prettier than you, with a slim waist, long legs and big breasts..."
Xu Ying was completely stunned. The next moment, she gritted her teeth and said, "But I am strong and brave. If Third Master wants someone to whip you, I will definitely satisfy you... and I will never say anything nonsense to others."
The veins on Xu Zhiyi's forehead throbbed a few times, and he closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "You get out too."
Xu Ying clenched her fists, unwilling but having to turn around and leave.
The followers behind him were silent. After a moment, Xu Zhiyi laughed angrily.
"Shrew..."
I won't take any loss at all.
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