The mutton pot cooked in the evening tasted great. Even though the lamb was small, after being slaughtered for five or six months, it was boiled in water and there wasn't even a hint of fishy smell.
The wound on Tang Ning's face was not deep, and the medicine she had applied for two or three days had scabbed over. It would not be a problem to eat less mutton. On the other hand, she had suffered from the cold in Qishan Mountain earlier, and she had been weak these past few days. The mutton soup was warm. , and stewed with red dates and wolfberry.
After two small bowls, her body felt warm.
Xiao Yan took serving chopsticks and blanched some vegetables and tofu for her, and then put in two pieces of mutton: "Although the mutton soup is warm, it's not advisable to drink too much. Just eat these few pieces of meat and you'll be done with it. Use something else."
Seeing her cheeks turning red and red after eating, Xiao Yan put down his chopsticks and said,
"I see that you are dissatisfied with King Cheng, but what did he do?"
Tang Ning's face paused, and he hesitated before saying: "I don't know either. He was very good to my aunt. He was kind to me in the past, and he also tried his best to arrange my marriage with the Lu family. But I always feel that he is so kind to me." It seems like he’s hiding something.”
"Brother also saw it when the Song family went to Prince Cheng's Mansion last night. He said he wanted to teach them a lesson for me, but in fact he didn't pursue it. Instead, he wanted to calm down the matter and didn't take what they did as a big deal."
She couldn't elaborate on what happened in her previous life, and it was hard to tell Xiao Yan that her aunt would suddenly die of illness in half a year. Tang Ning could only find other excuses.
"After all, Prince Cheng is just my uncle. The old concubine in the palace also pays great attention to rules. My marriage to the Lu family is related to the queen. Although I asked my aunt to ask him to help me investigate, I am worried that he will do it because he is worried about Song and Lu. I was afraid that my aunt would involve Prince Cheng's Mansion for me and chose to hide it."
Xiao Yan's expression remained unchanged as he listened to her words, but there was something he was worried about in his heart.
If she was simply afraid that Prince Cheng would hide it, she could have bypassed Prince Cheng and go directly to him to investigate. However, after she took the initiative to let Princess Cheng take action, she asked him to investigate in private.
Her words and deeds did not seem to be directed at the Song family, but rather she wanted to prove something through the behavior of Prince Cheng. Moreover, after seeing how protective and caring Princess Cheng was towards her, Xiao Yan was extremely sure that if Prince Cheng was serious about it, He found out the life experience of the foreign concubine but chose to conceal it. For the sake of the so-called overall situation, he took the initiative to help the Song family clear the air and establish the fact that Song Shulan was the daughter of the second wife.
Once Princess Cheng learns the truth, she will definitely fall out with him. Even if they don't break up, their past love will be overshadowed.
This kid...
Are you trying to drive a wedge between Wang Cheng and his wife?
Xiao Yan was a little surprised and a little confused.
He didn't suspect that Tang Ning had any bad intentions. With her temperament that could see the truth at a glance, he just gave her a little protection and she was able to return his trust.
Princess Cheng is her biological aunt. The aunt and nephew have a very good relationship and Princess Cheng protects them. How could she alienate Princess Cheng and his wife for no reason?
So there is something wrong with King Cheng? Or is there something hidden behind the past "love" between Prince Cheng and his wife?
Xiao Yan guessed what Tang Ning was thinking in an instant, but his face didn't show anything: "That's right, there are a lot of things behind King Cheng's life, and this matter is related to his son. It's possible if he conceals it."
"I will send people to investigate. If King Cheng knows the truth and has never concealed it, I will not interfere with this matter. If he really conceals it and chooses to make you feel wronged for the sake of the overall situation, and to cover up the life experience of the foreign concubine, I will not be afraid of being wiped out by him. If you can't find the truth by looking at the traces, it's just a lie."
Seeing that he didn't ask anything about Prince Cheng, Tang Ning immediately relaxed and said, "Thank you very much, brother."
Her eyes were crooked, her tense back instantly relaxed, and a sweet and sweet smile appeared on her originally guilty and confused face.
Xiao Yan couldn't help but laugh.
Sure enough, he is still a child.
Can't even lie.
…
Song Tangning was rarely relaxed and cheerful with Xiao Yan by his side, but on the Lu family's side, Lu Zhinian was in an extremely bad mood.
He originally thought that if Song Mo went to Jiuyun Lane, Song Tangning would come back obediently. Even if he refused to go back to the Song family, he would definitely come to the Lu family so that he could ask his grandmother not to punish him anymore, but Lu Zhinian never expected that , the coral bead string was thrown out, and Song Mo was also driven back.
The people in the Governor's Mansion have seen blood on their hands. They cried when they saw their master's newly recognized girl being bullied, and they didn't hold back at all during the push.
Song Mo's face was bruised and he was limping when his legs bumped.
Lu Zhinian, who was waiting on the sidelines to watch the returning head of the Lu family scold him again, carefully brought some tea soup and came forward.
"Mr. Lang, don't be angry. Master Lang didn't mean to lecture you. He just got angry because he was pushed against by others in the court today. Moreover, the incident in the Song family was indeed a big deal. I heard that the eldest son of the Song family today When I was on duty in the palace, there were constant rumors."
Compared with the outright malice Song Jinxiu received, Lu Zhinian only received a few scoldings, which was not much good at all.
Lu Zhinian said with a stern face: "Song Tangning really kicked you out? Is Xiao Yan here?"
Song Mo quickly said: "Only Mrs. Song lives in that mansion. I heard that Princess Cheng has bought it and given it to Mrs. Song. The servants serving in it are also brought there from Prince Cheng's mansion. Only the ones in front of the house are The guards guarding the place are from the Governor's Mansion."
Seeing that Lu Zhinian looked unhappy, he whispered,
"When I went there, the people outside were blocking me from entering. It was Miss Song who specifically let me in. Although she kicked me out, I saw that Miss Song was just getting angry with the husband. Otherwise, I wouldn’t keep mentioning the eldest lady of the Song family.”
Lu Zhinian frowned tightly when he heard this: "Song Shulan and I are innocent, and there is no violation of the rules. Just saying a few words can make her hold on and target her everywhere. How can she afford the Lu family's wife with such a narrow mind?" s position."
He is the Sanlang of the mansion, but he is the eldest son. Even if he is younger, his status is much more noble than the two brothers in the concubine. He is also the person who will inherit the position of head of the Lu family in the future.
Song Tangning was so stingy and willful, and had no tolerance for others. His domineering temper was not even half as considerate and sensible as Song Shulan.
Listening to his master's words, Song Mo suddenly remembered the words Miss Song cried about breaking off the engagement when they were in Jiuyun Lane today. Those words only disappeared in his mind after a moment. After all, there was no one. He knew better than him how much Mrs. Song cared about their husband.
Song Mo said in a low voice: "Ms. Song also cares too much about her husband, so she can't tolerate the eldest lady of the Song family. Otherwise, she wouldn't shed tears when she mentions her husband."
"she cried?"
Song Mo recalled Song Tangning's red eyes before leaving and said with absolute certainty: "Ms. Song is extremely sad."
Lu Zhinian's expression relaxed when he heard this, and his cold eyes softened a little: "That's just the way she is."
Seeing that his expression was soothing, Song Mo said, "Would you like me to go and see Miss Song? If you go, she will definitely be happy."
Lu Zhinian hesitated for a moment, then remembered the trouble Song Tangning caused this time but shook his head: "Don't go yet."
Tang Ning's temperament needs to be tempered. He is the future head of the Lu family, and he will naturally have other concubines around him in the future.
Now that Tang Ning can't even tolerate Song Shulan, who has such a weak temperament, won't he be in trouble if he joins the Lu family in the future?
Besides, what happened this time was clearly her nonsense. If he went now, it would only make her think that she could force him to bow down by just messing around. It would be better to leave her alone for a few days so that she could calm down.
When she knew she was wrong, he would go over and see her again.
"But over there at Jiuyun Lane..." Song Mo hesitated.
Lu Zhinian said coldly: "Tang Ning is the daughter of the Song family. The Song family will be more anxious than me. Song Jinxiu and the others will naturally take her back."
If Song Tangning does not return to the Song family for one day, the Song family will be stabbed in the back. The reputation of the Song family's eldest son, Mr. Yutai, will be completely ruined. The Song family will definitely find a way to bring Song Tangning back.
Besides, Song Tangning likes him so much. With her temperament, if he doesn't look for her for a few days, she will naturally come to him and beg him.
Lu Zhinian has never doubted Tang Ning's feelings for him, and she can't live without him.
…
"Ah sneeze!"
As soon as Tang Ning swallowed a mouthful of mutton, she sneezed violently.
"Caught a cold?" Xiao Yan raised his eyes. .
"No, I'm choking. This soup is so spicy..."
Seeing her huffing and puffing with a red nose and pink tongue, Xiao Yan reached out and took back the dipping sauce with a bit of laughter, and then placed the small cup of snow fungus soup in front of her:
"I'm telling you it's spicy. You have to try it. Eat less spicy food before the wound on your face heals. Be careful of leaving scars."
Tang Ning breathed while holding the snow fungus soup and drinking it, two pear dimples were pressed on her cheeks.
