I don't know why, Xue Ning's heart is full of grievances. It was as if she suddenly understood Xue Ning's grievances of wandering outside with Yangyang alone for so many years, and these grievances destroyed her in an instant.

Song Hong slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "The emperor uses the Guogong Mansion as a threat, if my father does not go on the expedition, the whole palace will die." Ning'er, if it were you, what choice would you make?"

On one side is the biological daughter who may not be found at all, and on the other side is the lives of dozens of people in the Guogong Mansion. This is a dilemma, no matter how you choose, someone will be wrong, and Xue Ning's father chose to sacrifice the small for the big.

"Why are you saying this to me, I don't want to hear it. After Xue Ning finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Song Hong hurriedly chased after her and blocked her way: "Ning'er, whether it is me or grandmother, I regard you as the most precious young lady in my country's mansion." Although the matter between you and Li Yinhong was not decided with our knowledge, it will not be completely denied. Grandmother, you don't have anything to do with him now, it's for your reputation. ”

"My reputation?" Xue Ning frowned slightly when he heard this, somewhat confused.

Song Hong looked at her innocent look and sighed helplessly: "Your identity has not been disclosed yet, if it is made public, countless pairs of eyes will fall on you." If you were desperate to live with Li Yinhong now, what do you think would happen to them?"

In this dynasty, even if there was a marriage contract, it was a violation of etiquette for a woman to live with a man before she was married.

If in the past, Xue Ning was just an orphan girl, even if she lived with Li Yinhong, I am afraid that not many people would pay attention. But once her identity becomes the young lady of the Guogong Mansion, more and more people will naturally pay attention to her.

"So, you mean that the old lady has been preventing me from contacting the prince for the sake of my reputation?" Xue Ning has always thought about this matter in a modern way of thinking, so he didn't feel wrong. But now that I hear Song Hong say this, it does make sense.

Seeing that Xue Ning finally understood, Song Hong breathed a sigh of relief: "Grandmother has been looking for you for so many years, so naturally she wants to hold you in the palm of her hand, how can it harm you?"

According to their intentions, Xue Ning has been missing for many years, but all these years, the Guogong Mansion has not given up the search. If it is said that the Duchess of the Protector brought her back in order to harm her, it really doesn't make sense.

Speaking of which, Xue Ning did something wrong in this matter, and the Duchess of the Protector has always been thinking about her.

On the way back to the house, Xue Ning didn't speak until she got out of the carriage and stopped Song Hong: "I want to talk to the old lady alone, okay?"

Song Hong did not refuse, and asked Xue Ning to take him to the old lady's courtyard. When she arrived, the old lady was checking some of the jewelry she had just delivered, and when she saw her come in, she beckoned to her: "Why are you here?"

"I went out for a walk with my eldest brother, thinking that I had something to say to the old lady, so I came over. Xue Ning walked in and sat down in front of the Duchess of the Protector.

When the Duchess of Huguo heard Xue Ning call Song Hong "big brother", her heart was shocked, and she showed a smile: "Hong'er has always been exceptionally stable in doing things, you can ask him for advice in the future." ”

"The eldest brother took me to my father's and mother's graves today, and also told me the purpose of the old lady doing these things. I think there are some things I have to say to the old woman. Xue Ning sat down, didn't beat around the bush, and got straight to the point.

When the Duchess of Huguo heard this, her face froze slightly: "What do you want to say?"

"I left here when I was very young, and I didn't remember you or anything at all, and even when I did, I felt strange. But I know that whatever you do will not harm me, so I am willing to stay and become a young lady of the Guogong Mansion. ”

Xue Ning's meaning was to tell the Duchess of the Protector that she was willing to accept her identity, become Song Ning from now on, and assume the responsibility of the Duchess Mansion.

Listening to Xue Ning's words, the Duchess of Huguo was extremely happy: "Okay, it's naturally best if you are willing to think like this." Now, you can call me Grandmother, right?"

Xue Ning pursed his lips, showed a smile, and called "grandmother" sincerely.

In fact, she couldn't tell whether seeing the tombstone of her deceased parents made her change her mind, or whether Song Hong's words made her change her mind.

It seems that when she comes back this time, she feels that the distance between her and the Guogong Mansion has been narrowed a lot, and she is no longer forced to stay here.

Since she decided to stay here, Xue Ning also had to explain this matter to Li Yinhong, after all, Li Yinhong still thought that she would stay here in order to let the Guogong Mansion come forward.

On the second day, Xue Ning went out of the house and found Li Yinhong: "Lord Wang, I have something I want to talk to you alone." ”

When Li Yinhong heard this, her brows frowned: "You say." ”

The surrounding servants immediately left, and Xue Ning saw that there was no one around, so he spoke: "I have promised my grandmother that I will stay in the Guogong Mansion for this time." Even if you clear your grievances, you won't come back to the palace right away. ”

Hearing Xue Ning's address to the Duchess of the Protectorate, Li Yinhong knew that she had already accepted the Guogong Mansion: "You can find your family, I'm happy for you." I will support you in whatever decision you make. ”

When Xue Ning heard this, he showed a bright smile: "I knew that you would definitely support me." ”

On the same day, Xue Ning sorted out the things in the palace and took Yangyang back to the Guogong Mansion together.

For Yangyang's arrival, the Duchess Huguo was also very welcome, and looked at Yangyang with a loving face: "I heard that you have accompanied Ning'er everywhere all these years, and you have also worked hard." ”

Yang Yang looked at such a loving grandmother in front of him, and immediately felt very close: "My sister has always taken good care of me, and I don't feel hard." ”

"Alright, sit down, and we'll have a meal together as a family. The Duchess beckoned everyone to sit down and ate together.

After eating, Xue Ning took Yang Yang to the courtyard where he lived. The Duchess of Huguo treated Yangyang as if she were Song Hong, and the courtyard prepared for him was also excellent.

Looking at such a large room, Yang Yang was extremely happy: "Sister, are we going to live here in the future?"

"It's supposed to be staying here for a while, why don't you like it?" Xue Ning poured a glass of water for Yang Yang and sent it to him.

Yang Yang drank the water and shook his head: "No, I'm just afraid that Brother Wang Ye will be unhappy." ”

"No, you can rest assured that you can live here. Xue Ning smiled and touched Yangyang's head.

On the second day, the Duchess of the Protector came with news that shocked Xue Ning. According to the meaning of the Duchess of the Protectorate, Xue Ning should be allowed to recognize her ancestors and return to her ancestors, and Yangyang, who had followed her for many years, should be returned to the Guogong Mansion and become a child of the Guogong Mansion.