Duanmu gongzi's words were obviously sarcastic.
Ji Tianxing frowned and could no longer remain silent.
He stared at the other indifferently and said, "I'm just a guest at the Ning family. You're thinking too much."
Duanmu gongzi waved his fan again, and the smile on his face became even more playful.
"Ha-ha-ha … this gongzi hasn't said clearly what it is, and you've already denied it.
It can be seen that you already have the idea of reaching the heavens in one step.
Otherwise, you shouldn't have this reaction, but should be puzzled. "
No matter how good Ji Tianxing's self-restraint and shrewdness were, he couldn't help but laugh. He said with a playful expression, "This gongzi has no desires, but you're burning with impatience, jumping up and down. Obviously, you're not confident.
No matter what you mean by reaching the heavens in one step.
That's all your wishful thinking. This gongzi disdains to argue with you.
In this world, there's no force worthy of this gongzi currying favor with. "
These words were very merciless.
Duanmu gongzi's face immediately darkened, and he sneered contemptuously, "Ha-ha-ha … as expected of a small family from a remote town. You're so ignorant and frivolous.
Since you don't have the idea of climbing up the social ladder, why are you still in the Ning family?
Only if you leave the Ning family can you prove that you have no distracting thoughts! "
Hearing this, Ji Tianxing couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"Young man, such a clumsy method of provocation really makes one unable to look straight at it.
You're so childish and laughable. You're really wasting your good looks.
Of course, in this gongzi's eyes, your looks are just so-so … "
"You!" Duanmu gongzi was repeatedly provoked, and his anger rose again. He couldn't help but stand up, about to slam the table and fly into a rage.
But at this moment.
The voices of the guards and maids sounded at the entrance of the hall.
"Greetings to the family head!"
"Greetings to the eldest miss!"
Without a doubt, Ning Qinggang and Ning Siyuan had come.
Duanmu gongzi hurriedly suppressed his anger and recovered his calm, indifferent, and arrogant attitude.
Everyone turned to look at the entrance of the hall.
A burly and majestic middle-aged man in a purple robe stepped into the hall.
This person was over 3m tall and robust like an iron tower. His limbs were especially thick and developed, and his entire body emanated a ferocious and valiant aura.
He was born with a square forehead and a wide face. Under his thick eyebrows that were like treasured blades, he had a pair of dark blue eyes that were as big as copper bells.
He strode into the grand hall, cupped his fist and bowed to Ji Tianxing and Young Master Duanmu, then said with a loud and clear voice, "I was delayed by something just now. I apologize for making you wait for so long."
Obviously, this majestic purple-robed man was the current head of the Ning family, Ning Qinggang.
Behind Ning Qinggang was a graceful figure.
She was tall and curvy, full of youthful vigor.
Tonight, she made an exception and did not wear her silver armor. Instead, she wore an icy blue dress.
Her long hair was also tied up in a high bun. Coupled with a gorgeous and exquisite hairpin and head ornament, it added a dignified and noble air.
She was the eldest daughter of the Ning family, Ning Siyuan.
Seeing Ning Qinggang and his daughter enter the grand hall, Young Master Duanmu hurriedly got up and returned the greeting with a smile. "Uncle Ning, you're too kind. I feel as if I'm bathed in the spring breeze."
Ji Tianxing did not say much and only nodded to Ning Qinggang.
When he looked at Young Master Duanmu, he found that this person seemed to be exchanging pleasantries with Ning Qinggang on the surface, but was actually secretly glancing at Ning Siyuan.
Moreover, there was obviously a hint of admiration and affection in the depths of this person's eyes.
After exchanging pleasantries, both sides sat down.
Ning Qinggang sat in the main seat, while Young Master Duanmu and Ji Tianxing sat on the left and right guest seats respectively.
However, the seat that Ning Siyuan chose was thought-provoking.
Originally, she could have sat in the lower seat, far away from Ning Qinggang, Duanmu, and Ji Tianxing.
Young Master Duanmu was very attentive and took the initiative to invite her to sit next to him.
However, she smiled faintly and shook her head to decline.
Then, she actually sat down next to Ji Tianxing.
Seeing this, Young Master Duanmu was startled, and a trace of disappointment flashed across his eyes.
Ji Tianxing saw it clearly and roughly understood the reason.
No wonder this little bastard mocked me as soon as we met.
It seems that he thinks that I am also pursuing Ning Siyuan and wants me to back out?
Hahaha … Childish and ridiculous!
Ji Tianxing shook his head and could not help but sigh.
Ning Siyuan saw this and asked calmly, "Young Master Tianxing, is there something wrong? Why are you shaking your head and sighing? "
Ning Qinggang also looked over with a questioning gaze.
Before Ji Tianxing could answer, Young Master Duanmu explained with a smile, "Little Sister Siyuan, you are overthinking. I guess that tonight's banquet is too sumptuous, and the dishes prepared by your residence are too exquisite.
Young Master Tianxing is from Qingshan City and is used to the rough and unrestrained food. I am sure that you are not used to it, so you are shaking your head and sighing. "
Who couldn't understand such blatant mockery?
Ji Tianxing glanced at Duanmu expressionlessly and did not even bother to explain.
Ning Qinggang looked at Ji Tianxing and then at Duanmu. He frowned secretly and was somewhat worried.
Ning Siyuan looked straight at Duanmu and said in a neither servile nor overbearing tone, "Second Prince, you are the one who is overthinking. Young Master Tianxing is from Qingshan City, but he is not from Qingshan City. There is no such thing as his taste.
Moreover, Second Prince is of noble status and has an extraordinary status.
I am from a humble background, so I am not worthy of Second Prince calling me little sister. Please call me Miss Ning. "
She was clearly trying to distance herself.
Young Master Duanmu's expression suddenly became unnatural. He smiled apologetically and said, "Miss Siyuan, you must be joking. How can there be a prince in front of you and Uncle Ning?"
Ji Tianxing roughly understood what was going on.
This Young Master Duanmu was a descendant of the Bloodflame Divine Kingdom's royal family.
He should be the second son of some prince, so he was called Second Prince.
This person had a good relationship with the Ning family and admired Ning Siyuan a lot.
He even seemed to be determined to win her over.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have treated Ji Tianxing as a love rival the moment he saw him.
Unfortunately, Ning Siyuan was not interested in Second Prince.
At this moment, Ning Qinggang came out to smooth things over. He smiled and said, "Second Prince, Young Master Tianxing, I originally wanted to entertain you two alone and give you a welcome dinner.
However, you two happened to arrive on the same day, and I have been busy recently, so I neglected you two.
No matter what, you are both young people. You should have something in common and get along well.
Here, I propose a toast to the two of you. Welcome to the Ning family as guests. "
Ning Qinggang picked up the spirit wine and drank it all in one gulp.
Ji Tianxing, Duanmu, and Ning Siyuan all picked up their wine cups and drank it all in silence.
After putting down the wine cup, Young Master Duanmu said with a smile, "Uncle Ning, I came this time because Concubine Ning asked me to.
Not only did I come to visit you and Miss Siyuan, but I also brought many gifts for Concubine Ning. I will give them to you later.
In addition, I learned from Concubine Ning that next year's Winter Solstice will be a special day for Miss Siyuan.
Uncle should have understood my intentions long ago.
I am willing to do everything I can to help Miss Siyuan break through to the Monarch Realm. "
(End of Chapter)
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