Lan Ning was surprised: "Why does a slave need a hundred taels to redeem himself? Is he made of gold? I think he just wants to defraud you of your money."
Qinglian whispered in her ear.
Lan Ning was surprised after hearing this: "Baby face? Tantai Mansion? Mrs. Xiaohe?"
Qinglian nodded, "I think that's it. It only costs one hundred taels for Dumb to redeem himself."
Lan Ning did not respond, his eyes were far-reaching, and he murmured at the corner of his mouth, Mrs. Xiaohe, Tantai Heqing, Sister Heqing...
Seeing that Lan Ning had not responded for a long time, Qinglian asked, "Ms. Lan Ning, are you willing to help me?"
Lan Ning came to his senses and responded: "I will help you with this matter. I will personally go to Tantai Mansion for you."
Qinglian was surprised, she didn't expect Madam Lan Ning to be so enthusiastic, and said happily: "That's great, with Madam Lan Ning taking action, this matter will definitely happen."
After Qinglian left, Lan Ning still fell into long-lasting memories. Nine years ago, my childhood companion, my best friend...
"Miss, where is Qinglian?"
It wasn't until Juan'er appeared that Lan Ning came back to his senses and responded calmly: "I'm back."
"Miss, I don't know where Qinglian can find such an astonishing song. Whoever sings such a song will be famous. If it were you, miss, to sing it, it would be even more amazing."
"I haven't sung a song for a long time. I'm afraid I'm rusty. You can't ignore Qinglian's efforts, especially the male part. Not everyone can do it. The male and female duets blend into each other. The beauty is here. It attracts people all at once. Entering that poignant story, it feels like you are actually there, and you feel sad from the heart."
"Miss, who in Suzhou City can make such a piece of music?"
"The lyrics are beautiful and the music is quiet, it must be..." Lan Ning said, but couldn't think of a suitable word to describe it, so he said instead: "Okay, let's prepare hot water. I want to take a bath and change clothes, and go to see someone. An old friend."
Juaner was surprised: "Who?"
"The person I've been missing but afraid to see now has a good reason."
Because of the same purse, the two people, who were arrogant and arrogant, were unwilling to give in and gradually became strangers.
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As dusk approached, in the study, Tantai Heqing was working as usual.
Butler Kong appeared at the door, "Miss, Mrs. Lan Ning is here to pay her respects."
"Lan Ning!" The appearance of a little girl immediately appeared in Tantai Heqing's mind.
Butler Kong added: "Young lady just came back. This lady Lan Ning has been here for the third time today. This thing was asked by Madam Lan Ning to be presented to young lady."
Tantai Heqing looked around and saw Butler Kong holding an exquisite brocade box in both hands, "Bring it here."
Tantai Heqing opened the brocade box, and the items in the box were wrapped in a piece of yellow silk.
Tantai Heqing gently opened it, but it was an old purse that couldn't be any older. It showed the traces of time, but the embroidered characters on the purse were clearly legible, a crane character.
The two of them, who were still little girls, had a falling out because of this purse, and have never said a word to each other for nine years.
A bitter smile appeared on Tantai Heqing's lips, are you afraid that I won't want to see you? Now that I think about it, it was so childish and ridiculous back then.
"Miss."
Tantai Heqing came back to his senses and said, "Mrs. Lan Ning, please wait in the hall. I will come soon."
Tantai Heqing specially changed her clothes, washed her face, and then rushed to the hall.
In the hall, Lan Ning was sitting on a chair sipping tea. When he saw Tantai Heqing appearing at the door of the hall, he immediately stood up.
The two women just looked at each other silently, sizing up each other, but didn't say a word.
Nine years have passed. The two little girls who had a deep relationship at the beginning have now embarked on different life trajectories.
One became a courtesan in Suzhou.
One became Mrs. Xiaohe.
But they never met again.
It was so strange, like looking at someone he had never met before. Lan Ning desperately tried to find some familiar traces on this beautiful and dignified face. Except for those beautiful and clear eyes, he couldn't recognize anything else.
Lan Ning felt her eyes were a little red and asked softly: "Have you received the wallet?"
Tantai Heqing nodded.
Lan Ning smiled slightly: "This is the best treasure I have carefully collected over the years."
"Ms. Lan Ning, please sit down."
Tantai Heqing walked to the couch and sat down, "Today..."
Tantai He was in love for a while but didn't know how to start.
Lan Ning smiled and said: "I came here unexpectedly today because I wanted to ask Miss Tantai for convenience."
"Oh, please."
"Lan Ning wants to buy a slave from Miss Tantai."
Hearing this, Tantai Heqing smiled brightly, probably looking for a reason to meet, or to avoid being too embarrassed, and said with a smile: "I have some slaves here that the oiran lady has taken a liking to."
"I am also entrusted by others."
As Lan Ning spoke, he roughly told what Qinglian wanted to redeem herself for Ah-Dai.
Qinglian has only become famous in recent days, and Tantai Heqing doesn't know her, but it doesn't matter. He asked, "What is the name of this servant?"
Lan Ning responded: "Dumb."
Tantai He said loudly: "Ask Butler Kong to call Dumb here now."
"Thank you, Miss Tantai."
"Ms. Lan Ning, you're so polite. I still think there are too many slaves in the house and they eat too much rice. I wish I could sell some of them."
Lan Ning chuckled, and Tantai Heqing also smiled.
This smile eased the strange feeling between the two of them after not seeing each other for a long time.
Lan Ning glanced at Tantai Heqing and said softly: "Sister Heqing, do you still blame me in your heart?"
The sound of "He Qing Sister" immediately brought Tantai He Qing back to a long time ago.
Two little girls on the river bank, playing together, sharing food, singing songs together...
It was a happy and wonderful time.
Lan Ning said softly: "I was young and ignorant at that time. I shouldn't have snatched your wallet from Sister He Qing."
Tantai Heqing smiled and said, "It's been a long time. It's all over. It's a small matter, no matter how small it is."
"But it's such a small thing, but we haven't said a word in nine years. We are both arrogant, and neither of us is willing to give in. Let's say the first sentence first."
Tantai Heqing smiled softly: "Many things are like this. We can't change the past, we can only look forward."
"But when I grow up, I realize that the people I used to be are so precious. Sister Heqing, if I could choose again, I would never compete with you for anything."
Tantai Heqing sighed and said softly: "Lan Ning, it's me who is stingy. That purse was specially embroidered for me by my mother..." Then he turned to smile and said, "That's all, after all, I am still stingy."
Lan Ning said, "I know, I'm jealous of you."
Tantai Heqing smiled bitterly: "Are you still jealous of me now? I should be jealous of you."
Lan Ning stood up and said, "Sister He Qing, November 20th..."
Halfway through Lan Ning's words, Butler Kong walked in and said, "Miss, there is no one named Dumb in the house."
Tantai Heqing asked specifically: "Isn't there anyone named Dumb?"
Butler Kong responded: "There are ninety-three servants in the mansion. I know the names of all the servants, and none of them are named Dumb."
Tantai Heqing turned to Lan Ning and asked, "Lan Ning, are you making a mistake?"
