Finally, Ning Ziyan and Ning Yuling strode forward angrily, leaving Ning Xueyan and her two maids walking slowly behind.
In no hurry, Ning Xueyan followed the leading maid at a leisurely pace. When she arrived at the inner courtyard, she found that today's banquet was put in the garden, looking very special. Several waterside pavilions in the same color stood on the lake, which was not far away from each other. Looking from a distance, the waterside pavilions were shaped like a flower, with the largest one in the center like a flower core.
Each waterside pavilion was connected with a long corridor in the water, which was filled with all kinds of flowers. Except for the central pavilion with some VIP guests inside, people could move freely among the waterside pavilions and chatted with each other through the flower-decorated, fragrance lingering corridors.
The waterside corridors of the Lord Peace's Manor were very famous. Plus the spring breeze
Ning Xueyan scrutinized Ning Ziyan's face with her eyes. There was a touch of sadness in her bright eyes. She opened her mouth slightly and said, "On the day of my mother's death, nothing could be sadder than that the people managed to hold a wedding in the mansion!"As soon as these words came out, the smiles on all the faces stiffened. These words made them think a lot.In order that the Eldest Young Lady of the Lord Protector's Manor could get married, they concealed the Second Madam's death. Although Madam Ling shouldered the responsibility, there was another rumor going round that Ning Ziyan also knew what was going on. The reason why she kept the Second Madam's death under wraps was to conceal her infidelity before her marriage, and her pregnancy from having an illicit affair with Xia Yuhang.From this point of view, Ning Ziyan was not a virtuous woman, and she was accused of being unfilial. It could be said that her reputation had been r
Ning Yuling did not lean on Ao Mingyu accidentally. Since she entered the waterside pavilion, her attention had been on Ao Mingyu. She was deeply in love with Ao Mingyu. So many things had happened because she had been unwilling. At this time, when she suddenly saw Ao Mingyu, she was intent on getting close to him. She was so excited and affectionate.Therefore, she had a different focus than the others. She focused on Ao Mingyu and quietly approached him. At this moment, she did not notice that she had become the focus of everyone's attention."Third Prince," she said excitedly. She looked at Ao Mingyu, her eyes sparkling. Madam Ling had promised her that as long as she did not make any trouble, she would be sent to the Third Prince's Manor. Even if she went into the manor as a concubine, she did not care. In the future, she could fight for the position of the Legal Wife.It was rare to see the Third Prince. So, she must try her best to make a
Ning Xueyan involuntarily touched his high nose, but when she touched him, her hand was suddenly grabbed. He opened his eyes, which sparkled with a cold and bloodthirsty light. When he saw that it was Ning Xueyan, he loosened his grip and touched his forehead. "How long have I slept?" He asked hoarsely."It's only for a while." Ning Xueyan touched her sore hand and said gloomily."Does it hurt?" He loosened his grip on her waist and reached out a big hand to massage her hand carefully. "Why did you stretch out your hand so suddenly? Were you trying to flirt with me when you saw my handsome face?""Prince Yi, you're talking nonsense." Ning Xueyan was shocked and blushed. She pulled her hand away, stood up suddenly and turned around in order to hide her blushing face. She did not know what she was up to, so she felt a little guilty.Seeing that Ning Xueyan was flustered, Ao Chenyi was pleased. He leaned on the couch and asked lazily,
After she fell into the river and was fished out, Ning Ziyan looked like a drowned rat. Ning Xueyan had been asked to go on the boat by Prince Yi. No one dared to go over to Prince Yi's boat to call her, so Ning Yuling accompanied Ning Ziyan back.Although the older female servants rescued Ning Ziyan, the women from the inner courtyard were not the only ones present at that time. So, Ning Ziyan had been humiliated and disgraced. She was sent to the carriage, in a daze. She did not wake up until she got into the carriage. Her clothes were soaked through, and she wore a cloak given by the Lord Peace's Manor. She held a corner of the cloak, dark hatred filling her eyes."Eldest Sister, are you really willing to share Eldest Brother-in-law with her? It took you so much effort to get him back then." Ning Yuling looked calm as she sat beside her. She smiled mockingly. She knew everything about Ning Ziyan, and she gave her a dirty look.If she had not
"Fifth Girl, I heard that Prince Yi asked you to go with him on the boat?" Madam Dowager asked with a smile. Since Ning Xueyan failed to be chosen, Madam Dowager had not smiled at her. Now, she had a broad smile. She was not as gloomy as she had been a few days ago."Yes, Commandery Princess Xianyun was there." Ning Xueyan nodded. She knew what was the meaning behind Madam Dowager's words. However, it was a foregone conclusion. Madam Dowager would know it, so she might as well reveal something first. In this way, she could offset Ning Ziyan's incident this time. After all, she mentioned what had happened in the past on purpose. From Madam Dowager's reaction, she guessed that Ning Yuling had not said anything about it.She did not believe that Ning Yuling deliberately covered up for her. There must be some reason why she did this. And, this reason was definitely not good for her.Ning Yuling was not as troublesome as she used to be, but she was
Lanning thought for a while and said, "Young Lady, do you still remember when Madam Dowager made the clothes for you and Third Young Lady, when you went to attend the Beauty Contest? I was the one who received them, back then."Ning Xueyan remembered that. When she and Ning Qingshan went to the imperial palace for the Beauty Contest, Madam Dowager had put in a lot of effort to ensure that they would win the favor of the people in the imperial palace. In addition to bringing some cloth materials and asking them to make clothes for themselves, she also specially ordered several sets of clothes for them from outside.Before she entered the palace, these clothes were sent to the Bright Frost Garden. At that time, Lanning and Qingyu checked and accepted them."Is there anything wrong with these clothes?" Ning Xueyan nodded. The clothes were gorgeous, and the material was not just any ordinary type. Madam Dowager seldom showed her generosity. The imp
"What? There's a bellyband in that set of clothes?" Ning Qingshan looked gloomy, and the anger in her heart flared up. She twisted the handkerchief in her hand into a crumpled mess. "How dare Madam Ling do such a thing?"Except for Madam Ling, no one else in the Lord Protector's Manor could manage do such a thing without leaving a trace.She even thought that since she became the legal daughter through Madam Ling, Madam Ling would unite with the Third Prince through her marriage. Unexpectedly, Madam Ling had set up a trap for her. However, she was now helpless. Judging from the handkerchief in her hand, she knew that her name must be embroidered on the bellyband.If this piece of clothing went missing, she would be ruined!Thinking of this, how could Ning Qingshan not be angry? Madam Ling almost held her life in her hands, but she was not aware of it."Yes, Young Lady. I've checked, but I found no bellyband. I did not
"Why is it not a complete set? I specifically asked someone to do it. The Lord Protector's Manor is not an empty shelf. You are all the legal daughters and represent the dignity of the Lord Protector's Manor. Even though such a material is hard to come by, it was still used to make complete outfits for both of you."Seeing that Ning Qingshan was shocked, Madam Dowager thought that she doubted the prestige of the Lord Protector's Manor, so she said this unhappily."No, Grandmother... Did you make the bellyband?" Ning Qingshan asked with a pale face, her voice trembling. She twisted the handkerchief in her hand frantically."Yes, didn't you get it?" In the end, Madam Dowager stared at her with wide open eyes."Yes, Grandmother. I never knew that there was such a thing in it. I... I did not get it at all." Ning Qingshan was so frightened that she was about to cry. Her legs were weak, her body swayed, and she almost fell. Caifen, who w