In the past few days, Ning Jun went to Yangzhou to invite officials and merchants, and he had no time to pay attention to Jia Yucun. Jia Yucun asked to see him many times, but he was rejected. He thought about it repeatedly, but he couldn't get the point.
During the lesson today, that female student asked what kind of person Prince Zhongshun was.
When Jia Yucun talked about Ning Jun's past, who knew that the female student actually said that Prince Zhongshun was a strange person.
What was strange? Being different from others was naturally strange.
Jia Yucun felt that it would be strange if it was unique.
Thinking about it carefully, the Zhongshun King's recent actions, whether it was kidnapping the bride or the stone seal, which one was not unexpected and unimaginable?
He suddenly felt that this was the crux of the problem that he had not understood. Since His Highness had specially summoned him, there must be a deeper meaning. It was just that he had not realized it. Thus, he racked his brains but could not figure out if he had comprehended anything.
Ning Jun had returned from Longevity Zhiyuan, but Qing had also received invitations to the flower festival from the madams and young ladies, so she would occasionally go there once or twice.
The backyard of the Yamen was a delicate garden with a small area of more than ten acres. There were rockery, clear pools, and pavilions dotted among them.
Ning Jun walked along the corridor and saw Daiyu and two little girls passing by.
Hence, he deliberately took a detour and walked in front of her. Daiyu bowed her head and said her blessings. Ning Jun smiled and asked,"Sister, where are you going?"
Daiyu's voice was crisp." I'm going to Mother's."”
Ning Jun walked side by side with her." Then let's go together?"”
Daiyu hesitated for a moment before following him.
They didn't speak on the way.
They had just passed through the gate of hanging flowers. The flowers were blooming and the fragrance was pleasant.
"There's such a place in the government office?" Ning Jun laughed.”
Daiyu had been listening to Keqing talk about Ning Jun's deeds these few days, but she was not afraid despite her curiosity.”This was built by the previous Imperial Censor. It was said that the person in charge of the construction was a select person, so it was unique and impressive.”
Ning Jun wandered among them." Then I'll take a good look. When I go back, I'll build a better one."”
"There are countless good things in the world," said Daiyu with a smile."Don't tell me brother has to bring them all home?"”
Ning Jun looked at her with his hands behind his back." Even so, I'll try my best." Speaking of which, little sister, how about big brother invites you to the Divine Capital?”
"No way!" Daiyu couldn't help spitting.”He walked forward.
Ning Jun quickly called out to her,"Sister Yu 'Er, I have something good for you!"”
Daiyu didn't even look back. She only urged the little girl," Let's go!”
Ning Jun caught up and blocked in front of Daiyu." Yu 'er, it's no longer jewelry. What do you think this is?" He reached out and took a few books from Wang De.
Daiyu glanced at him disdainfully." I don't want it!”
Ning Jun brought it to Daiyu." When I came back today, there was a bookstore called Spring Rain House. Because the owner is a woman, there are many collections of poems and poems from the socialites of the past. I chose a few books. I wonder if my sister will like them?”
Daiyu had just seen Shuyu's heartbroken poem on the page.
"There's also a selection of poems from the Shengguo Women's Poetry Collection. There's quite a few of them!" Ning Jun laughed.”
Daiyu couldn't help but take a book and flip through it.
"This is a Song Dynasty edition, it's really rare."”
As Daiyu read while walking, she couldn't help but feel a lingering fragrance in her mouth.
"Little sister!"
Suddenly, Ning Jun grabbed Daiyu's hand and helped her back.
Daiyu looked up and realized that she had walked out of the Yong Road. Her skirt was still stained with mud.
She couldn't help but feel embarrassed and angry. She closed the book and threw it back to Ning Jun." It's all your fault!”She lifted her skirt to reveal her little red embroidered shoes.
When Ning Jun saw this, a poem flashed in his mind. The passers-by earn a lot of money."
"Why are there only two lines?" asked Daiyu.”
Ning Jun shook his head." I don't know where I read it from or heard it from someone else. Brother only remembers these two sentences. It just so happens that today's occasion is right." Why don't you add a few words?"
Daiyu thought for a moment." According to the tone of these two sentences, they can be used as a poem of the Seven Jue or a poem of willow branches. Eh?" She looked up at Ning Jun and said,""Brother, did you do it on purpose?”
Ning Jun spread his hands." What did I do on purpose?”
"Hmph, I'm ignoring you."”He turned around and was about to leave.
Ning Jun really didn't understand why, so he quickly asked,""Sister, why are you ignoring me? At least let me know what I did wrong?”
Daiyu looked at him angrily." Brother, bring me a palindromic poem. If I randomly continue it for you, wouldn't I be laughed at?”When Daiyu thought of this, her eyes were filled with hatred.
"You're the best, sister. I can't read any palindromic words." Ning Jun laughed. Why don't you say something? I know you must have thought about it, right?”
Daiyu raised her head proudly." Let someone else do it. I won't tell you!"”
Ning Jun stopped in front of Daiyu." Sister, if you don't say it, I'll have to do that business without capital!"”
"What is a transaction without capital?" Daiyu asked with her sparkling eyes.
Ning Jun cleared his throat and rolled up his sleeves." Sister, do you know how to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens?”
"Brother is a prince," she naturally understood,"but he also does such business?"”
Ning Jun came over and pretended to be fierce."If you push me too hard, I'll snatch you away and send you to Mount Liangshan!”
Daiyu's pretty face flushed red." Brother, Sister Qin is back!”She looked behind Ning Jun.
Ning Jun also turned around to look.
Daiyu took the opportunity to slip away, leaving behind a string of laughter.
When Ning Jun turned around, Daiyu was already among the flowers. They were like butterflies flying through flowers.
She stood in the middle of the flowers, her petals floating on the water, and she couldn't help but feel dazed.
Ning Jun caught up and saw her staring at the water in a daze. He teased,"The petals are edible. It's a pity that they're flowing away like this.”
"Brother, you're tired of eating fish and meat these days, so you're thinking about flower petals?"”
"Flowers can be used to make tea, pastries, and also to maintain beauty," said Ning Jun. Nothing in the world is superfluous or useless. It's just that we don't know what it is yet.”
Daiyu nodded." Brother, you're right.”
The two of them walked forward side by side.
Daiyu read aloud,"The golden song ends with the smile of a beautiful woman; I lean on the mountain, tired, and regretful of the long spring."”
Ning Jun stood up and read it once, praising,"I didn't expect Younger Sister to have such literary talent at such a young age. I might have to write it down for you and publish a collection in the future.”
Daiyu smiled like a crescent moon and stretched out her fair and tender hand." Give it back to me!”
Ning Jun then poured the petals in his palm onto her hand.
"I'm talking about books!"”
"Oh!" "I almost forgot."”With a wave of his hand, Wang De walked over with a book in his hand.
Ning Jun took it over." Sister, there are so many books? Why don't I hold it for you?"
However, Daiyu happily took it." I don't need your help. I have a servant girl too." Xue Yan 'er!"
Behind her was a little girl with a childish face. She was so timid that she did not dare to approach Ning Jun.
Daiyu handed her two books, then called a few more, each of them getting a book, and then she took one for herself, still reading as she walked.
Ning Jun took her book away.
She glared at Ning Jun angrily.”
Ning Jun said," You just dirtied your dress. You're still looking at it now. Be careful not to fall into the water!"”
"None of your business!" she said angrily as she took the book back.”However, he did not look at it again.
From time to time, they would come to a two-story pavilion, which was the Peach Blossom Spring Pavilion where Jia Min usually rested.
Daiyu went up the steps first. When she turned around and saw Ning Jun waiting in the courtyard, she smiled sweetly at him.
Not long after, Jia Min came out of the building, dressed in a pure colored dress.
"Aunt, I've disturbed you for so many days. I'm really sorry."”
Jia Min bowed in return." You're too kind. This is our honor. Moreover, the princess has been rewarding me and my daughter for days and has benefited a lot.”
"Aunt, we're relatives. I treat Yu 'Er as my biological sister. If you say that, you're treating me as an outsider."”
"Yu 'er is young and playful. If she has offended you in any way, please forgive her." Jia Min smiled.”
"Mother! When did I offend you?" Daiyu shook Jia Min's hand coquettishly.
"Still talking? Where did they stop studying today? Did your nanny tell me that I left school early?”
"Mother, I know that you've been fasting these few days, so I wanted to ask the kitchen to make some pastries. But I was worried that they wouldn't be able to explain, so I took a detour."”
Jia Min smiled." Your body is also weak. It's been hot for a long time recently. When you go back, remember to take another Ginseng Nourishing Pill."”
Ning Jun walked to the bottom of the steps." Aunt and sister have a deep mother-daughter relationship. It's really enviable.”
Daiyu snuggled up to Jia Min, who said gently,"Hurry up and go back to rest. Otherwise, I'll have a headache again tonight.”
Daiyu bowed obediently and was about to return to her room. Before she left, she said goodbye to Ning Jun.
Ning Jun smiled generously." It's easy for you to leave, sister. I won't see you off."”
Daiyu's cheeks flushed red and she left in a hurry.
Jia Min sighed." Yu 'er doesn't have any brothers or sisters. It's rare for His Highness to treat her like a biological sister. Her complexion has improved a lot over the past few days."”
Ning Jun went up the steps and stood opposite Jia Min." Sister Yu 'er is innocent and full of spirit. Anyone who sees her will love her.”
Jia Min turned her body to the side to make way for him." Your Highness, why are you so free today?”
Ning Jun followed her into the open hall of the mansion and sat on the couch." I've seen the people I should see, and I've gone to the places I should go." All he needed to do was wait for a good opportunity, and the entire Yangzhou chess game would come to life.”
"Then congratulations, Your Highness!" Jia Min smiled and said.”Separated by a short table, he sat opposite Ning Jun.
The servant girl poured some tea.
Ning Jun picked up the tea and smelled the fragrance." Thank you for the good tea, Sister."”
Jia Min's expression couldn't help but change." Master Eight must be joking.”
Ning Jun had a smile on his face as if nothing had happened." Aunt, why are you fasting?”
Jia Min sighed slightly." Ever since we arrived in Yangzhou, we've met with many unforeseen events. First, my husband was seriously ill, and then Brother Qiong was gone.”At this point, tears welled up in her eyes and she coughed a few times.
"Aunt's health isn't good?" Ning Jun asked with concern. Have you let the doctor take a look?"
Jia Min shook her head." Since I've become Brother Qiong, my body has become ill. I'm used to it now.”
Ning Jun said," Aunt's illness should be treated warmly. She uses wild ginseng to make tea every day. After eating it for a year or two, she will be fine."”
"Why is it so expensive?" Jia Min laughed. Not to mention a year or two, even a month or two, a small family like us can't afford it. Moreover, we have to prepare medicine for Yu 'Er.”
Ning Jun took a sip of tea." Aunt, don't worry. From now on, I will send the medicine for aunt and sister to the residence on time. Uncle was too upright. He couldn't find silver even if he had a golden bowl.”
"I appreciate your kindness," Jia Min declined politely. It's just that life and death are determined by the heavens. I've long since accepted it.”
Ning Jun put down the teacup." Aunty, don't you think about Sister Yu 'Er? I have never believed in the heavens. I only believe that man can conquer the heavens! It's settled then. It was better for Aunt to recuperate in peace than anything else.”
"I'm over thirty now," Jia Min said with a smile. If you really treat Yu 'er as your biological sister, I can die in peace.”
Ning Jun looked at her deeply." Don't you think this is too selfish?”"If you weren't here to watch, wouldn't you be worried that I would bully Yu 'Er in the future?" After all, with her looks."
Jia Min's eyes flashed with worry.
At this moment, the servant girl brought over a small bowl." Madam, it's time to take your medicine!”
Ning Jun stood up and took the bowl, letting the girl leave. He blew on the medicine and said," Aunt, don't believe me." If you're not around, I'll definitely marry Yu 'Er. I won't let anyone else take advantage of her.”
Jia Min took the medicine and drank it in one go with a frown.
Ning Jun handed her tea again. Jia Min rinsed her mouth and only recovered after a while." Then why did you do it?”
"Because I know you can't stop me."”
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