It was a steep and winding wooden staircase. It was so dark that one couldn't even see one's own fingers. Only the dim yellow lights in the hands of Ning Shu and the others could illuminate a small part of the path ahead. They didn't want to make a mistake and fall down the tall wooden staircase.
Walking in the dark secret passage, Ning Shu glanced back at Tan Siwei, who was holding his sword tightly and carefully walking down step by step. She asked tentatively, "Shaoqing, do you feel that I'm a little different from when I was in prison?"
Tan Siwei was looking around vigilantly, as if he was afraid that a bandit or killer would fly out from a corner. When he heard the question, he retracted his gaze and looked seriously at Ning Shu, who was walking in front of him, through the warm orange light in his hand. In order to make it easier for the investigation, she had changed into men's clothes. Her black hair was neatly tied up, making her look fresh and capable. She was completely different from the soft and delicate Lady Ning in prison, who complained all day long about how boring and boring the prison food was and begged him to bring her books and snacks.
Tan Siwei hesitated and said, "It does seem a little different. You were more talkative in prison than you are now. You weren't so serious. You had a lot to say to me and often made some interesting jokes with me … But this is also very normal! After all, we're working on a case now. Naturally, we have to be more focused and serious than usual, especially for such a big case. How can we not treat it seriously? And when you refuted the procuress just now, you were really good. You hit the nail on the head. I have to learn more about investigating cases from you in the future! "
Ning Shu really wanted to say, "Normal my ass. I've never spoken much to you. The talkative person in prison was not me at all!"
However, no matter how much she wanted to confess, she had to hold back. If others found out about the switch, Xiahou Qing would also be implicated. How could he make Tan Siwei retreat without exposing the truth? This was a really troublesome matter.
She thought about it and put on a more serious face. "Don't you think that a woman like me is very boring? I'm always working on cases all day, looking for clues suspiciously, or dealing with corpses. When I'm busy, I don't even have time to wash my face, let alone ask about other people's well-being. I'm not feminine at all. I don't know anything about zither, chess, calligraphy, or painting. Once I enter the kitchen, the stove will suffer. Last year, for my father's birthday, I specially cooked a bowl of longevity noodles for him. In the end, he had diarrhea for three days after eating it … "Ning Shu spared no effort in making fun of herself. At the end of her sentence, she changed the topic." Instead of a devil like me, why don't you find a gentle and virtuous lady from the boudoir who can give you a shoulder massage after work? How comfortable would that be, don't you think so? "
"No, don't belittle yourself." Tan Siwei quickly shook his head. "Being a lady has its advantages, but Lady Ning, you're so sharp and intelligent that others can't learn from you. I don't think you're inferior to them. Moreover, I think you're very special. You're different from other girls. Zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting were nothing more than leisure activities. It was not important whether one knew how to play them or not. As for cooking, even if you don't know how to do it, I can learn. My mother said that I'm not good at other things, but I have some talent in cooking. Coincidentally, you and I complement each other … "As he spoke, his face began to redden again.
Ning Shu's first plan had failed, so she came up with another one. She threatened, "Haven't you heard the rumor that I've cursed nine generations? Let me tell you, it's not just a rumor. It's true. Even my own aunt at home is afraid of me. My first two husbands died horrible deaths. The third one almost died as well. Tan Shaoqing, I think you should seriously consider our marriage. What do you think? "
"I know all of that. I've also discussed it with my father before going to the Duke's Public House to make the decision to uncle and aunt. In fact, my reputation wasn't very good before. Before I became an official, there were many people who pointed at me behind my back. They said that there was something wrong with my brain and that I was a disgrace to the Prime Minister's Public House. Therefore, I understand that you must have had a hard time in the past two years. You must be feeling uneasy. Don't worry, I won't go back on my words. "
"That's not what I meant. I …"
Ning Shu spent a long time talking, but not only did she not make Tan Siwei afraid, but she also drilled three inches into a dead end. Her attitude was even firmer than before. She only felt that her heart was extremely tired.
What happened to knowing the meaning of a string? This child was clearly a blockhead! Hui Mo was right. Her character was completely different from what the outside world said!
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