Xu Ning looked at the dressing mirror, which reflected her smooth face. However, the most eye-catching thing at this moment was the strange object she was wearing on her head.
Looking closely, it was something resembling a hairnet, but not quite the same. It softly draped over Xu Ning's neatly combed hair, seemingly blending seamlessly with it. When the breeze blew past, the hairnet trembled slightly, emitting a unique charm.
Even more astonishing was the sensation that above his cold forehead, Xu Ning could sense several round pearls gleaming. These pearls, cleverly dotted around a piece of warm jade, formed a vibrant, multicolored scene that was truly breathtakingly beautiful.
"Do you like it, Xiao Ningning?" Pei Jiao's voice came from above her head. She reached out and carefully smoothed the edges and corners of the hairnet, making the whole hairstyle look more flawless.
Xu Ning curiously reached out to touch the star decorations on the hair net and was suddenly surprised to discover that the entire hair accessory was woven from fine silver threads! The silver threads intertwined to form exquisite patterns and patterns, like a work of art. Inlaid on the silk net were jade and pearls of various shapes, some resembling dazzling stars, others shaped like the bright moon, their radiance shimmering against each other.
"I like it." Because it was too difficult for her to say that she didn't like it against her will.
"Sister Pei, is this a gift from Jiang Shaoheng?" Xu Ning asked curiously, blinking her big eyes.
"Huh, you actually guessed it! Oh, that's not right, why can't it be given by me?" Pei Jiao deliberately kept the secret with a sly smile on her face.
Hearing this, Xu Ning couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Pfft, Sister Pei, then we can only blame our women's intuition for being too accurate."
Pei Jiao also laughed out loud: "Hahaha, you are right. If Xiao Ningning wants, it's totally fine to think of it as a gift from me."
At this time, Xu Ning leaned close to Pei Jiao's ear and said mysteriously, "That's different, Sister Pei. I actually prepared a gift for you, and I've prepared one for you and Jiang Shaoheng!"
"Hey, you two really have a good understanding!" Pei Jiao said teasingly with a smile, "I'm so lucky to be able to follow you two!"
"Sister Pei, you are making fun of me again!" Xu Ning pretended to be angry and turned around to rummage through the box. In fact, he took out two sets of fencing suits from the treasure chest.
Xu Ning requested that the original silver-white fencing suit be changed to black, and the material was also modified. It is not bulky to wear and is more breathable. It can still provide the highest level of defense against swords and spears.
"Xiao Ningning, what is this?"
"Sister Pei, come, put on this dress and I'll show you."
Pei Jiao put on her fencing suit under Xu Ning's command. Xu Ning took out a dagger and slashed it at Pei Jiao's arm.
Pei Jiao didn't react for a moment, and even though she dodged quickly, she was still cut by the dagger.
"Ningning, you? Huh?" Pei Jiao was surprised, but she quickly realized the purpose of this dress!
"Sister Pei, as long as you are not hit hard, this dress can protect you from injury to a great extent. Of course, water, fire, poison, smoke and the like are excluded." In fact, water, fire, poison, smoke and the like can still provide some protection as long as they do not directly hit the head and face.
"Enough, enough! Little Ningning, you're so cute!" Pei Jiao was reluctant to take off her fencing suit. She simply put on her original clothes over it and walked away holding the helmet.
Halfway through the walk, she turned back to pick up another set of clothes, and did not forget to remind Xu Ning: "Little Ningning, go to bed quickly. Sister Pei will not disturb your rest. I will come over again in the evening!"
Pei Jiao's voice faded away on the stairs. After closing the door, Xu Ning took off the headdress and placed it in the box on the dressing table, then lay down and waited for his hair to dry naturally.
"Achen, come and fight me with your swords. Dazhuang, help me deliver this clothes to Ayan and say it's a return gift!" Pei Jiao put on a helmet and launched an attack after Pei Chen reacted.
"Fight with me with all your might. If you let me go, you'll have to wash all the dishes at noon!" Pei Chen hated washing dishes the most. After hearing this, he immediately started to practice with Pei Jiao seriously.
Pei Jiao was wearing clothes but unarmed, but she asked Pei Chen to chop her with a sword. Pei Chen was scared at first for fear of hurting her, but later he found out that there was actually something hidden under her clothes, so he soon became carefree.
The noise they made was so loud that it attracted everyone, except Jiang Yan who was lying in the room. Even Xu Ning walked out onto the balcony to look into the yard.
"Why did the fight start?"
"Ouch, why is Pei Chen using a sword? This is so dangerous!"
"Pei Chen! What are you doing!?"
"Oh my god, this speed and strength are amazing! Aunt Yuan, who do you think will win?"
"Mom, don't worry, there's something inside Jiaojiao's clothes?" Xu Yuan appeared quickly and also found the protective suit.
She looked up at Xu Ning on the windowsill, and Xu Ning met her gaze and nodded.
Xu Yuan then explained to everyone, and the frightened people immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
But Qi Songbo still felt a little uncomfortable, but unfortunately he had no right to say anything, so he could only stand aside and watch in disappointment.
Because Pei Jiao had no weapon, she could only dodge Pei Chen's attacks. She was almost hit several times, which made Qi Songbo's heart in his throat.
Jiang Yi reported the fight in the yard to Jiang Yan from time to time, while Jiang Yan touched the protective suit and thought silently.
Seeing his master's smile never falling, Jiang Yi knew that he was very satisfied with Xu Ning's return gift. Especially after seeing the effect of Pei Jiao wearing this dress, Jiang Yi also felt that Xu Ning's gift was very appropriate.
Half an incense stick later, when Old Lady Xu called for dinner, Pei Jiao and Pei Chen reluctantly stopped. By this time, Pei Jiao's outer layer of clothing had been torn in several places, revealing the black protective suit underneath.
"Miss, this dress is better than soft armor!" Soft armor can't protect the head, but this dress can!
"Miss/Master, are you hurt anywhere?" Pei Dazhuang and Pei Ni were the first to rush over to show concern. Qi Songbo was equally quick. Old Mrs. Xu, being older, was a step behind. She was supported by Xu Yuan and touched Pei Jiao's sweaty hand, making sure she wasn't seriously injured before she felt relieved.
"I'm not injured!" Pei Jiao's eyes were shining. She didn't feel tired at all and was excited that she could fight another round!
"I'm glad you're not hurt, Jiaojiao. Take better care of yourself next time..." Old Mrs. Xu was really scared at first. The Xu family had all fled from famine and had seen too many terrible and tragic things. They had finally managed to live a stable life and were afraid that the children would be hurt again.
In the eyes of Old Lady Xu, Pei Jiao was just a child a few years older than Xu Ning.
"I understand, Grandma Xu, Grandma Xu, I'm hungry, let's go eat!" Pei Jiao knew that Grandma Xu really cared about her, so she accepted and obeyed. After that, even if she felt itchy, she never competed like this in front of Grandma Xu again.
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