It was a happy thing for Ning Yi that the matter with Jin 'er could be resolved before he went to Shandong. Recently, one of the three things was finally resolved. That afternoon, Jin 'er returned to her normal state. In the evening, Shao Tianze talked to Xiaochan in the yard after he finished his work, "Xiaochan, don't you practice what I taught you before?"
"Ah, but … it's very painful …"
Then, Xiaochan was dragged away while she was hesitating.
If her attitude changed too obviously, her family would probably guess what had happened. When Shao Tianze sat under the eaves with Yunzhu, Yunzhu's smile contained these things. Of course, Xiaochan, who had been tortured by Jin 'er for a while at night, could understand it. But now, she knew that Ning Yi was troubled and had many things to deal with. She even looked a little happy to be able to solve this trouble.
That night, after they went to bed, late at night, Xiaochan nestled in his arms. Ning Yi reached out to hold her and stroked the hair behind her head, "When … Tan 'er comes up, tell her what happened here truthfully."
Xiaochan raised her head, "Huh?"
"Speaking of the things about Nie Yunzhu and Yuan Jin 'er, I'm a little sorry."
Hearing Ning Yi's words, Xiaochan, who was just nestled in his arms, reached out and hugged him tightly. She buried her head in his chest as if she wanted to connect herself with him. After a while, she smiled in his arms, "Actually … the thing about Miss Jin 'er has put Husband in a difficult position, right?"
"Oh … I'm a little unprepared …"
"Miss Nie and Miss Yuan are actually good people …" Xiaochan said on his chest, "But some things are not good people … In the past, in the Su family, some wives and concubines married by masters were good and harmonious at first … But as time went by, some things changed …"
Under the hazy moonlight, the words of his little wife, who was nestled in his arms, were also light and sweet. She did not sound too emotional, "You're from a noble family, yet you speak like that. The men … brought the grievances they had suffered outside and the worries they had accumulated in the business world back home. Gradually, the difference between who they alienate and who they get close to will appear. The things in the heart are slowly piled up, and then … there are grievances and complacency in the hearts of good people and bad people … Do you know these things, son-in-law … "
The little wife in his arms raised her head, her eyes were sparkling. These things were probably also on her mind. Ning Yi nodded, hugged her and kissed between her brows. Xiaochan closed her eyes and they hugged each other like this for a while.
"These things, some of them were actually said by Miss … especially after Sister Nie's matter came out. She said that not all noble families are like this, there are always exceptions, and that it can only be done when a husband and wife understand each other. Miss said that son-in-law is a strange person, he would rather leave behind everything outside than leave us behind. That's what Miss thinks, I, I also think so … "
Xiaochan nuzzled her face against his body, "Xiaochan … is only a servant girl, there are some things that shouldn't be said in front of son-in-law, but … son-in-law is a strange person, maybe he spoils Xiaochan too much. What Xiaochan wants to say to son-in-law is not bad things about Miss Nie and Miss Yuan. Miss said that these things, in fact, can only be done when a husband and wife understand each other … "
She leaned into Ning Yi's arms and paused, "Xiaochan … has actually encountered many good things in this life, it's good to be a servant girl in the Su family, it's good to meet Miss, and it's good to have Juan 'er and Xing' er as sisters. But Xiaochan feels that the best thing is to meet son-in-law, to be able to give her body to son-in-law, and not to other people, this is the best thing in her life. But sometimes when I think that Xiaochan may become a jealous and vicious woman who stays in the dark all day, I feel very sad … "
At this point, her voice was even a little choked up. "Little Chan … there's only the son-in-law left, and there's not much I can do. Folding the son-in-law's clothes, pouring tea, tidying up things. Xiaochan only hopes that … son-in-law will not abandon me, hug me when he's happy, scold me when he's unhappy. As long as son-in-law is still by my side, Xiaochan will not become that jealous and vicious woman. Anyway, son-in-law is a strange person, it's good that son-in-law can remember these things … as long as he remembers, he will not become bad … "
She probably had these words in her heart for a long time, and now that she said it, Ning Yi was silent for a long time, and then said, "I know." These words from his wife, to him, were also a warning. After a while, he added, "There will not be such things in the future."
But Xiaochan smiled in his arms, "This … is hard to say …"
"Hmm?" Ning Yi was a little unhappy that Xiaochan looked down on him, clearly treating him as a playboy.
"My son-in-law is a very determined person. Even if an ordinary woman has a good impression of him, he won't be moved by her. Jiangning's Qi Lan, so many people, are the same. But, son-in-law sincerely treats others with good intentions, and they can't refuse. Miss Jin Er is like this, isn't it? "Xiaochan, who was in his arms, raised her head, looked at him, and revealed a somewhat wise smile.
Ning Yi frowned, unable to refute such an accusation. After a while, Xiaochan said, "Just like … that Princess Watermelon with the Big Knife, son-in-law, what will happen to you and her in the future?"
Xiaochan and Ning Yi were trapped in Hangzhou together, so she knew the whole process between Ning Yi and Liu Watermelon. When she mentioned this, Ning Yi smiled, "Liu Watermelon … What she did was to rebel and save the entire human race. Back then in the Tyrant's Knife Camp, those things were temporary, not so serious. Xiaochan, you think too much …"
"Uh …" Xiaochan hesitated slightly. In fact, she only felt that there was some ambiguity between Ning Yi and Liu Watermelon, but she couldn't confirm whether there was really something going on. "No?"
"Not really." Ning Yi replied, then thought for a while. "Also … if we forget each other, I'm afraid we won't have the chance to meet again. How can there be so many things? I only hope … that she won't be captured by the imperial court and will have a good death in the future …"
Although she was afraid of the female master of the Tyrant's Knife Camp in the beginning, after interacting with her for a while, Xiaochan quite liked her. Hearing Ning Yi say this and realizing that he was currently rebelling, Xiaochan couldn't help but feel a little melancholy. After a while, she said, "In any case … as long as son-in-law is always this strange son-in-law, it's fine …"
"How am I strange?" Ning Yi smiled and pinched her nose. "However, I will always remember … You are the most important things in my life …"
After coming to the Wu Dynasty for so long, this was the first time he had clearly said this in front of someone. Perhaps it was because he was in front of Xiaochan that he could say it so frankly.
That night, he discussed this matter with Xiaochan. The next day, Ning Yi went out and paid another visit to Qin Manor. He had come to Bianliang for one matter, but later it became three. The matter regarding Jin 'er had been temporarily resolved. The second matter was related to the embryonic form of the entire Takeshi Plan. But to be honest, there was still a lot of time to work on it. As for the preparation for dealing with Liangshan, it was a minor matter that didn't need to be done deliberately. Although it was also a serious matter, there was no need to specially count it in.
As for the third matter, it was related to the internal affairs of the Gao Family. For this matter, he could stay for a few more days. But to be honest, at present, there didn't seem to be much possibility of resolving it.
The main trouble with this matter was that he didn't have too many intelligence networks in Bianliang. If he wanted to avoid the Office of Secret Investigations and investigate the internal affairs of the Gao Family, he could only use Li Shishi. But although Li Shishi treated him quite well, it was hard to say to what extent she could trust him. If Ning Yi really revealed the intention to kill Gao Muen, it was hard to be sure that she wouldn't turn around and run to the Grand Commandant's Office to report it in order to extricate herself from the matter.
Ning Yi was good at strategizing and also good at using resources. But in a situation where he didn't have too many resources that he could use, he was just an ordinary person and not a god. In various books, people who were so intelligent that they were close to demons were also people who could only be created by piling up resources. If he wanted to make a move against the Gao Family, he had to be very clear about the people around him. He also had to have a concept of the background, ability, and style of the Grand Commandant's Office. These things were very important and were also the prerequisite for all schemes.
If he had to kill Gao Muen, it wasn't that he didn't have a way. He even had many alternatives. But if he killed Gao Muen, it would be difficult to not be traced. This was especially so now that he had a conflict with Gao Muen. No matter what happened, he would definitely be suspected. And if he was really targeted by the Grand Commandant's Office, it would only make the entire situation worse. If he didn't kill Gao Muen, at least with the protection of the Qin Residence, nothing would happen to Yunzhu, Xiaochan, and the others. But if he killed Gao Muen, if the other side wanted to take revenge, even Qin Siyuan might not be able to protect them. Why would he still need to go to Shandong? It would be better for him to immediately bring his people and flee.
Because of this reason, he had basically given up on the plan to kill the Gao Family. The reason he came to the Qin Residence was to confirm many other things.
After Tan'Er went to the north, the cloth shop and Takeshi needed to receive help and care. There were a few small plans related to Takeshi. For example, he hoped that the Prime Minister's Office could help him purchase a papermaking workshop and a printing company. He also hoped that the Office of Secret Investigations could help him arrange for an advisor to collect and archive all kinds of anecdotes and news in the forest. These trivial matters had been mentioned to everyone before. At this time, they were officially confirmed.
For people like Qin Siyuan and Yao Zunian, his idea of the List of Top 100 Masters of Wulin was probably a little child's play. But since Ning Yi was spending money, they didn't need to stop him. And before Takeshi's plan was really carried out, Ning Yi also knew that this matter wouldn't be of much use. Who would know that a scholar made up a list of top 100 masters? Only when Takeshi's plan was expanded and spread on the streets could it really bear fruit. But now, he also had to start making preparations. In short, before he came back from Shandong, he would put it aside for now.
In the days before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, Bianliang City was bustling inside and outside. In fact, it was equally bustling inside and outside the court. Tong Guan's army was in place, the Ever-Victorious Army's surrender was completely implemented, and the Liao people were utterly defeated by the Jins. When the Ever-Victorious Army defected to the Wu dynasty, the Liao people chose to surrender to both sides.
Regarding this matter, anyone with a brain would know that the Liao people wanted to buy time. The few advocates of peace in the court were still desperately expressing their views. They believed that the Wu dynasty could actually be brothers with the Liao, but not neighbors with the Jins. But this kind of argument was already very weak. Everyone knew that the peach must be plucked, and the war would break out at any moment. But there were still many things worth discussing about how to fight.
Because of the atmosphere of an arrow being nocked on the bowstring, Qin Siyuan was also very busy recently. Ever since he started the Northern Expedition, he had been coordinating the logistics. When Guo Yaoshi led the Ever-Victorious Army to bring two prefectures back to Wu, there were even more trivial matters. One day, near evening, Qin Siyuan came back from outside. He had already known that Ning Yi would leave in two days. That night, when he stayed at home for dinner, he felt a little regretful.
"It seems that everyone has been busy since Liheng came to the capital. I wanted you to attend a few poetry meetings and join in the fun in Bianliang, but Liheng, you're not interested either. It seems that I can only wait for you to come back from Shandong. "
"There's always a chance." Ning Yi said with a smile.
"Let's not talk about other things. But after the Dragon Boat Festival, news about you spread like wildfire. Old Minister Tang told me several times that since there's a talent like you, we shouldn't let a pearl like you be covered in dust. Even if you have any ideas, we should let you study in the Imperial College and take the right path of the imperial examinations. Also, I heard that Grand Tutor Cai also has an opinion on you. If you're willing to go, you might be able to get good calligraphy. "
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