Yunzhu called Ning Yi out. She mainly wanted to tell him two things. The first thing was similar to what Ning Yi had thought. It was about the relationship with Qin Siyuan.
In the beginning, he hoped that Qin Siyuan would accept Yunzhu as his adopted daughter, which could be regarded as an exchange of favors. On the one hand, he hoped that Yunzhu could have a family. On the other hand, he actually thought that Kang Xian and Qin Siyuan could be an umbrella for Yunzhu with their backgrounds. This umbrella was mainly for the Su family. But now, it had become a big trouble.
Qin Siyuan was now the Right Chief Minister. No matter what his style was and how many people were afraid of him, there must be a lot of enemies behind him. After all, Yunzhu came out of the brothel. This matter could not be erased. If someone used this as a rumor to attack Qin Siyuan, it would inevitably cause trouble for him. Yunzhu thought that Qin Siyuan had a good temper. Although the matter that they recognized each other as father and daughter was not very publicized before, it was afraid that they would recognize each other like this now. If she went back on her words first, it would be easier for the other party to step down. Therefore, she hoped that Ning Yi would come forward and mention this matter to Elder Qin. But she did not know that Ning Yi had already spoken to Elder Qin one step ahead.
If it was an ordinary family, they would try their best to get close to a relative of the Prime Minister no matter what. On the other hand, Ning Yi had a completely different idea. Such a scandal in the Prime Minister's family could not affect the Right Chief Minister in wartime. It would not shake his power much. Those who wanted to flatter him would still do whatever it took. The only one who would be hurt would be Yunzhu. In this sense, he now somewhat disliked Elder Qin's background and did not intend to claim him as a relative.
"… So when I saw him just now, I first told him about this matter … Of course, Elder Qin's family are all good people. You are familiar with Mrs. Qin and Concubine Yun. When you meet them, just act as usual. Don't discriminate against them … Fortunately, we did not make it public before, so only a few people know about it …"
The street ahead was brightly lit. On one side, there was already a city river reflecting the lights. The stone railings by the river were old and faintly showed a blue color after being washed by the rain. Ning Yi and Yunzhu walked under a tree by the river. Yunzhu's skirt was fluttering. One hand was held by Ning Yi, and the other hand was carrying a small pouch.
"I dare not," Yunzhu glanced at him and then whispered, "Husband, you like to talk nonsense."
The two had been together for a long time, but they had not specifically mentioned the matter of addressing each other before. It was probably because Ning Yi was not good at such small matters and did not mind. At this time, this was the first time Yunzhu called him "Husband." Even though her voice was light, it was really moving. Ning Yi squeezed her soft palm and held it a little tighter. The night wind blew and he smiled gently. Yunzhu blushed slightly and stroked her hair. She was a little embarrassed, but they understood each other's hearts.
"I never talk nonsense."
The two walked in front of them in the gentle river wind. Yunzhu's hand had been held by him for a long time. With Ning Yi by her side, she became more generous. At this time, she was wearing a light blue dress and was elegant and graceful. Even though she deliberately hid in the shadows beside Ning Yi, people would occasionally look at her. As they walked forward, the scene in front of them changed. The buildings staggered, and some beautiful shops and courtyards gradually appeared in the night. Ning Yi pointed at the most gorgeous building in the night and walked over there. "Didn't you say that there was something else? What is it? "
"Uh …" Yunzhu looked at him. "It's about Yuan Jin 'er."
"Oh? What did she do this time? "Hearing that it was about Yuan Jin 'er, Ning Yi's tone suddenly did not sound sincere. To be honest, he wasn't surprised by what the girl did. Moreover, the aftereffects of hugging her to avoid Yan Qing hadn't passed yet. Later, although they could still communicate with each other, he still didn't want to provoke her recently.
Seeing Ning Yi's attitude, Yunzhu pursed her lips and stopped walking. When Ning Yi turned around and put on a serious look, she said hesitantly, "You don't know?"
"Know what?"
"Didn't Wenyu tell you?"
"Su Wenyu?" Ning Yi was really stunned this time. "What does it have to do with him?"
"He said …" Yunzhu stared into his eyes. "He likes Jin 'er and wants to marry her."
"… Huh?" Ning Yi blinked, then held her hand and continued to walk forward. After thinking for a while, he said, "He told you?"
"No, he found Jin 'er himself yesterday and said it very seriously … Of course, Jin' er said that he stuttered a little. I thought he would talk to you first. "
Ning Yi shook his head. "He won't look for me. Although we have become closer recently, it's not to the extent that he can propose marriage on their behalf. But Wenyu is a good person. It's useful to train him. Did Jin 'er agree to it? "
"She rejected it." Yunzhu shook her head. "Jin 'er listened to what I said and then rejected it. Later, she came to tell me … Of course, it shouldn't be too hurtful. Jin' er is usually careless, so she will pay attention to this aspect. After she told me, I felt that I should talk to you about it, Husband. "
"Got it." Ning Yi nodded and then smiled. "I will enlighten Wenyu … Actually, he has quite good taste. I will encourage him tonight. It's just a temporary setback. It's not easy for a girl to talk about marriage. Of course, you have to get in touch with him first, see what he likes, and make him like it. As for Jiner, she's almost twenty years old. Wen Yu's family isn't that bad. If she wants to marry him and become the legal wife, her parents will be a problem. But if it really works out, I'll help to mediate … "
Yunzhu was stunned for a while. "I, I didn't say this …"
"Then what are you trying to say?"
"Jin 'er has already rejected him. Jin' er doesn't like him …"
"But they have only known each other for a few days. Maybe she will like him in the future …" Ning Yi said and then patted his head with a smile. "Of course, I know most people are like this now. But after I go to Shandong, at least one of Wenyu and Yan Ping will stay. Maybe there will be a chance to change their minds. Of course, it depends on his own ability. As long as he doesn't force himself, maybe he can really win Jin 'er's favor. Jin 'er said she likes you, but it's not true … At least it's not like what she said when two girls are together. I know that. She is so good to you. If she is really single, we can take care of her for a lifetime. But if she can really find someone she likes, we have to bless them. "
In this era, women could get married at the age of 14 or 15. The most attractive period for a woman in a brothel was between the age of 14 to 18. After 20, it could be said that youth was fleeting. At this time, even if a woman was beautiful and talented, she could only choose to be a concubine or a concubine. Of course, some women relied on their exquisite skills in music, chess, calligraphy and painting to still have fame and visitors when they were in their thirties. But it was already nothing for them to marry, even if they wanted to be a concubine or a concubine.
After all, Jin 'er retired at the most glorious time. But now, she was almost 20 years old. She was still very young in her previous life, but now she was an old lady. In the past, she said that she wanted to accompany Yun Zhu for the rest of her life. With the older Yun Zhu by her side, this problem didn't seem urgent. But now that Yun Zhu was with Ning Yi, her problem became obvious.
Su Wenyu was one year younger than Ning Yi, but he didn't have a wife at home. If he and Jin 'er really liked each other, Ning Yi felt that it wasn't impossible to convince him to marry Jin' er. He said this with sincerity. Yun Zhu wanted to say something but stopped. The two of them walked on the dark side of the road. Yun Zhu leaned towards Ning Yi and snuggled up to him. But the smile on her face was complicated.
"Liheng, if …"
"Huh? What? "
"… Nothing."
"Heh, it's weird …" Ning Yi shook his head, then pointed to the beautiful buildings on the street ahead. "Look, it's really beautiful. Although it might be a brothel … we can use it as a reference when we get Takeshi in the future … "
The buildings in front of him stretched out into a stretch, appearing quite majestic. The lights on the upper floors were not dazzling, but the scattered spots of light made this gorgeous place look a little quaint. The buildings seemed to be quite old, but they didn't seem to have decayed. Instead, they only had the elegance of time. Most of these buildings were made of wood. To have such a feeling, it was inseparable from good maintenance. Ning Yi and Yun Zhu walked toward the main entrance as they watched. On the wooden bridge connecting the floors above, there were the silhouettes of women leading guests over. The air was filled with the sound of stringed instruments, elegant and fresh.
"Is this … the Fan Building?" Yun Zhu looked up and said softly, "If that's the case, Miss Shishi isn't far from us …"
"Fan Building?" They were still far from the main entrance. They were at the side and couldn't see the signboard clearly. Ning Yi blinked. "Yun Zhu, you haven't been to Bianliang before …"
"I've heard people talk about this place …" Yun Zhu answered softly. She must have heard about it when she was in the brothel. The Fan Building had always been the top brothel in the capital. It had been talked about for more than ten years. Although Li Shishi had become famous in recent years, she was just one of the famous courtesans. The two walked to the street opposite the main entrance and looked at the signboard. It was indeed the Fan Building. The two of them had been walking in circles, but they didn't expect to end up staying so close to Li Shishi's house. With that thought in mind, Ning Yi turned around to look for the location of the Tower of Wisdom. Yun Zhu, who was beside him, tugged at his sleeve.
"Liheng … Liheng, let go of me. There are people watching …"
Ning Yi turned back. There was a group of people coming out of the Fan Building. Many of them were chatting while waiting for the horse carriage to arrive. The person who looked over was an old man in his fifties. He was dressed in expensive clothes and had a gloomy gaze. Ning Yi wanted to let go of Yun Zhu's hand, but someone seemed to greet the old man. The old man waved his sleeve and snorted. "Public morals are degenerating day by day. People are not what they used to be. Pulling and pulling in public … what a scandal!"
His voice wasn't soft. The people around him could hear it. Although he didn't point at them, several people looked over at Ning Yi. Ning Yi had been pulling and pulling with Yun Zhu, so he didn't care about his image. He straightened his body slightly and frowned. The aura of a person in a superior position was revealed. "Since when does a person who just came out from a brothel have the face to say such things?"
His tone was low and dignified. But he was in his early twenties and didn't scare anyone. He just held onto Yun Zhu's hand and didn't let go. Yun Zhu didn't struggle anymore. She just lowered her head and blushed. The old man got angry. "Boy, who are you! How dare you speak like this in front of me! If you have the guts, tell me your name! "
Ning Yi held onto Yun Zhu's hand and slowly raised it. He then tilted his head. "You don't know me. Why wouldn't I dare … go! Die! Go! You! "
After scolding him word by word, Ning Yi expressionlessly pulled Yun Zhu and left. When the people over there began to shout, "Guards, take down this madman …" Ning Yi had already walked into the alley. Then, before Yun Zhu could react, he picked her up and ran. He ran through the long alley with a smile.
At this time, there was a pair of eyes looking at them from the top of the building. It was a window on the third floor. The woman by the window was dressed in white. She looked very spirited. Her hair fluttered in the night wind, and there was a smile on her face. She inadvertently saw this scene from the window, and vaguely heard the words "Go to hell". While she was laughing, a man walked over. "Shishi, what did you see? It's so interesting."
The man's name was Xu Dongmo. He was one of the famous scholars in Bianliang City. He had met Ning Yi once in Jiangning. He looked down at the angry crowd at the main entrance. "Oh, the angry one is Mr. Xue Gongyuan from the Juanwen Club. What happened? Look at his furious look. Over there is Yu Shaoyuan, a rising star. The Juanwen Club wants to invite him to join. Shishi, have you read his articles? "
Li Shishi smiled and shook her head. Under Xu Dongmo's "must read" recommendation, she watched the couple run through the long alley and disappear into the crowd.
Sure enough, former playmates are more interesting … She thought so.
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