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
By the time the bellyband was sent to Bright Frost Garden, it was already night time.From the layout of the clothes placed on the table, it was obvious that it was a complete set, together with the bellyband. This type of clothes-making method was rarely seen. People usually made only an outer garment. But in aristocratic families, a full set of clothes would be made, and the materials used were extremely precious.On the one hand, it was to show respect. On the other hand, it was to show the family's extraordinary background.However, the foundation of the Lord Protector's Manor was not strong, so they had never tried it before. This time, Madam Dowager learned from the noble families how to show that the Lord Protector's Manor had a strong background too. She thought that the people in the imperial palace would respect them. But she did not expect that such a thing would happen in the end."Young Lady, I heard that First Madam w
Everyone saw Mother Qin walking in, and then they heard the sound of a teacup breaking. It was obvious that Madam Dowager was still angry. After a while, they saw Mother Qin coming out with a smile."Good news, First Madam. Madam Dowager says that you can go back now, and you do not have to kneel in the courtyard anymore." Mother Qin said to Madam Ling and then turned to Ning Yuling and the others. "Well, Second Young Lady, Third Young Lady, and Fifth Young Lady, you are all filial. Madam Dowager is aware of that. Go back and have a good rest now. The ground is still wet; hopefully, it will not do you any harm. We do not want Madam Dowager to feel distressed again later."Mother Qin was indeed Madam Dowager's trusted subordinate. She had a smooth tongue, and no one could find fault with her. She even flattered the three young ladies by saying that Madam Dowager did not punish Madam Ling due to their filial piety. Meanwhile, she even showed her concern for t
Seeing Ning Xueyan coming out, Lanning came forward to report. "Young Lady, I heard that he came to see the First Young Master. Then, he went to see the First Madam. I don't know when he came here."She was waiting at the gate of the courtyard and did not go in. Every time she came here, she would think of her dead young lady and grieve in her heart. Therefore, she often stopped at the gate of the courtyard, but she could still see it clearly from where she was.So, when she saw Xia Yuhang standing there and calling out to her Young Lady. Lanning hated Xia Yuhang as much as Ning Xueyan when she saw him. Her hatred of him was equal to her Young Lady Ning Ziying's love for him. This man abandoned the gentle Young Lady Ning Ziying and married the Eldest Young Lady of the Lord Protector's Manor. Everyone knew what it meant.Since he had taken the initiative and gained benefits, why did he act like he loved Ning Xueyan so much now? Lanning was worri