Chapter 176 Alone Together
It seems that Ning Zhiyuan should be aware that he is not good at all five items. Otherwise, he would not have been able to get away with such a shameful trick as telling jokes at Prince Mu's Mansion.
Ning Zhiyuan seemed to remember something when he heard Zhong Min's words. He couldn't help but smile, his eyes filled with tenderness. In fact, he had believed from the beginning that Zhong Min was not lying. She was most likely not good at the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. He just couldn't understand why such a smart and interesting person could only know things that other women couldn't, and yet the things she couldn't know were all things that ordinary women could.
He was really curious about her, but he just wondered what kind of environment could create such a unique and individual woman.
Seeing Zhong Min's embarrassment, Ning Zhiyuan didn't say anything else. Instead, he put down the teacup in his hand, stood up, walked to the guqin and sat down. He stretched out his hand and plucked the guqin a few times to test the sound, and then said, "In that case, let me play a song."
Seeing Ning Zhiyuan preparing to play the piano, Zhong Min subconsciously waved his hand and said, "Wait, forget it. I don't really have the level of appreciation. You'd better not play the piano to a cow."
This time, Ning Zhiyuan was really confused by Zhong Min. He had never seen a girl like this before. She was so direct as to compare him to a cow.
"Well, if you're not interested, I won't play. Why compare yourself to a cow? I just saw you seemed quite interested last time I heard it here, but I didn't expect you were just pretending that day." He didn't blame me at all, but rather seemed to be doting. "That's fine. Talking to you is naturally much more interesting than playing with these things."
Zhong Min only then realized that she had spoken too hastily. Fortunately, Ning Zhiyuan did not have any other misunderstandings, otherwise he would have thought that she was unwilling to listen.
"Actually, I'm a complete layman when it comes to anything art-related. My so-called reviews are just a refinement of some general terms that can be used in many places. I don't mean to deceive anyone, but sometimes I just have to deal with it."
She spoke truthfully, not feeling any shame or embarrassment about not understanding these things. Everyone has their own strengths, so why force yourself to be an all-rounder?
It would be nice to listen to those things occasionally like playing music in modern times, but in the current situation, with the two of them here, one playing and the other listening, it always feels very weird. How can they have the leisurely mood to appreciate it?
Just as she was telling the truth, Ning Zhiyuan had already stood up and sat back in his original place. He smiled and affirmed Zhong Min's frankness while starting to make tea again.
After chatting for a long time, Zhong Min suddenly had an idea. Since Ning Zhiyuan rarely showed such a good character today, why not take the opportunity to find out more. If she could find out something, it would be a gain. If she couldn't find out anything, it would be reasonable.
"Sir, may I ask you something?" She thought for a moment before speaking out, "Of course, you can choose not to answer, but if you do, you must not lie."
Hearing Zhong Min's words, Ning Zhiyuan reacted quickly and answered without thinking, "Okay, but in exchange, you have to answer the corresponding questions I raise. Of course, the principles are the same. You can choose not to answer, but if you do answer, you can't tell lies."
"Okay, deal!" Zhong Min picked up the pretentious fan and swung it casually, swinging the fan open in a very stylish manner with a look of satisfaction on his face.
This was indeed a fair deal. What she liked most was fairness and justice. After not seeing each other for too long, this was indeed a good idea. Ning Zhiyuan's impression of her improved even more at this point. He was straightforward and frank, not fussy, like a real man.
"In that case, I'll tell you first." She stared at Ning Zhiyuan and said, "We are now honest and frank, so there is no need to beat around the bush. There are some things that have been confusing me, but because of my previous amnesia, I can't remember them at all, so I have to ask you."
Ning Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, looking like he was ready and able to start at any time.
Seeing this, Zhong Min no longer hesitated and said directly, "I want to know if you already knew me before going to Prince Mu's Mansion, and are you quite familiar with my affairs?"
Because of Qin Ke's words, Zhong Min already knew that Ning Zhiyuan must have known quite a bit about the former Li Jin'er. He even knew about his relationship with Qin Ke, which was so private that he couldn't tell anyone. This was very telling. However, she really couldn't imagine what kind of relationship Ning Zhiyuan had with the real Li Jin'er.
After saying this, Ning Zhiyuan just raised his eyes and glanced at Zhong Min, and then continued with the process at hand. It was obvious that he was not too surprised by such a question.
"Don't you want to answer, or are you unable to answer?" Zhong Min pressed on. "As far as I know, when I was nearly dead from poisoning after blocking a sword attack for Prince Mu in the capital, you were the one who sent someone to inform Qin Ke. At that time, even I didn't know who Qin Ke was, yet you were so certain he would find an antidote for me. I find this inconceivable. If you didn't know me beforehand, how could you possibly know someone else's privacy? Of course, even a casual acquaintance isn't enough, am I right?"
Hearing this, Ning Zhiyuan smiled again, and then he slowly handed Zhong Min another cup of tea, saying as he did so: "Min'er is indeed very smart. Even though she has lost her memory, she can still restore the truth of the matter with just a few clues."
He also picked up a cup and took a sip carefully, then continued: "Why do you suddenly want to ask about the past? Are you trying to reminisce about the past?"
"Yes, it's about reminiscing about the past, but it's not my own, it's yours." Zhong Min chuckled and said nonchalantly, "To be honest, I'm very curious about your thoughts, sir. It's hard for me to imagine what kind of interest relationship there is between us, given the huge disparity in status between us, that could have led to such close contact between us."
Although Ning Zhiyuan did not give a clear answer, he tacitly agreed to the question raised by Zhong Min, so she immediately asked the second question.
"That's already the second question." Ning Zhiyuan put down his teacup and said with a smile, "I can only tell you that you came to me on your own initiative. I can't say anything else."
"What? How is this possible? How could I take the initiative to find you?" Zhong Min looked completely incredulous when she heard this. Ning Zhiyuan's words should not be false, but this answer really surprised her. It was completely shocking.
How many secrets did Li Jin'er hold? Could it be that the real enemy spy wasn't Ning Zhiyuan, but Li Jin'er? She quickly realized that this was a strong possibility, and for a moment, her thinking was a bit rigid. If that was the case, then why would Li Jin'er seek out Ning Zhiyuan?
Obviously, this must be an extremely secret and important matter. Ning Zhiyuan would definitely not tell her, because once it was said, everything would seem to have a breakthrough, and the truth would surface, and Ning Zhiyuan would lose all the opportunities and favorable conditions.
Seeing Zhong Min so surprised, Ning Zhiyuan didn't show any abnormality at all. He said calmly, "If it were you now, it would indeed be impossible. But how could it be impossible for you before? You know, apart from your appearance, you are completely different people. Sometimes, I really think you haven't lost your memory, but..."
Having said this, Ning Zhiyuan suddenly stopped and did not continue. A mysterious smile flashed across his face. It was obvious that he found the sentence he had not finished just now very interesting.
Zhong Min finally came to his senses. Seeing this, he frowned and asked, "If it's not amnesia, then what do you think it is?"
"It doesn't matter what it is. What matters is that I think the you now is the real you." Ning Zhiyuan laughed again and looked at Zhong Min with a strange look: "No matter what, I like you now, not the you before."
"My Lord, here you go again!" Faced with Ning Zhiyuan's disguised confession, Zhong Min could only choose to ignore it and said to Yan: "Forget it, it's the same as not saying anything. However, one day, I will figure everything out myself."
"Yes, you will know one day." Ning Zhiyuan nodded in agreement: "However, now it's your turn to answer my questions. There are also two questions. Because of my answer just now, you must answer the first one, and the second one is up to you."
"It sounds like you've changed the rules in disguise?" Zhong Min felt cheated when she heard this, but she didn't bother to think about it too much. After all, she was a woman, not a gentleman. What he said was his business, and how she answered was her own business.
"Forget it, go ahead and ask." She pursed her lips and pretended to be cheated. It has been said in military books since ancient times that all is fair in war. It is the tradition of our ancestors. How could she have the nerve to throw it away so casually?
After hearing Zhong Min's words and seeing her desperate look at this moment, Ning Zhiyuan found her extremely cute.
"Don't worry, I won't ask you anything that would be too embarrassing." He smiled and said, "I know the person you like now is Prince Mu, but I just want to confirm how much you like him."
"Is that the first question?" Zhong Min was a little surprised when she heard it. Ning Zhiyuan really kept surprising her today. If he continued like this, she would really think that this guy liked her.
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