Out of the Jade Courtyard, it was almost noon. Xie Ning didn't go back to the small courtyard, but went straight to the side door, climbed over the wall, and went to Fang City.

easily found Li Ji's stall, Xie Ning handed over the money and picked up the food box handed to her by Aunt Li, but he didn't leave in a hurry, but took advantage of the lack of people to ask her about things.

"Auntie, do you know which stall sells vegetables cheaply in our market?"

Aunt Li was stunned when she heard this, and in the noisy crowd, she raised her tone and asked, "Is the girl going to buy vegetables?" ”

"That's right," I'm afraid that she will think too much, Xie Ning didn't forget to explain, "Auntie also knows, I don't have a lot of money, I'm afraid that I will have to support myself in the future, and I won't be able to come to you often." ”

Having said that, she didn't have the idea of not coming back. Not to mention the delicious food sold by Li Ji, the price is cheaper than others, Aunt Li is sincere, she naturally has to take care of Li Ji's business.

"It's okay," Aunt Li was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, "The girl wants to buy ingredients, so I will be cheeky and recommend myself." Don't hide it from the girl, my family has three acres of land on the outskirts of the city, and there are a lot of fruits, vegetables, poultry and meat. If the girl can trust me, why don't you buy food from me, and the money will be calculated according to the market price? ”

It's a no-brainer!

Xie Ning was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately responded, "No problem!" Auntie, then let's decide. Today is too hasty, if it is convenient for the eldest mother, our business will start tomorrow, okay? ”

"Okay, girl, go slowly."

But with a matter on his mind, Xie Ning returned to the Hou Mansion easily, and as soon as he walked to the door of the small courtyard, he heard the noise inside.

When I entered the door, I realized that it was a few rough envoys who were sent to build the stove. Taking advantage of their lack of attention, Shainin took an arrow step and went around to the back of the house, pushed open the window and jumped into the hall.

Gu Sui, who was staying in the house, heard the movement and exclaimed, "Who?!" Express the name, otherwise don't blame me for being unkind! ”

Gently put down the food box in his hand, Xie Ning didn't make a sound, and the corners of his mouth held back a smile, waiting to see Gu Sui's reaction.

Shaking the tips of his ears, there was the sound of footsteps touched by Gu Sui in his ears, and Xie Ning had an idea, so he bent down and hid under the soft couch.

"Huh?" Gu Sui stood by the half-open window, looking around, but could not find the figure that 'broke in'. After being surprised, he thought he had misheard and put down the vase in his hand.

"Ears of grain!"

Gu Sui, who was called by name, widened his eyes, followed the voice to the figure that was coming out of the collapse, and reacted, "Miss, you are bullying me again!" ”

"Hey," a smile tugged at the corner of Xie Ning's mouth, "I didn't mean it this time, it's clear that you used me as a thief before you were scared by me." ”

Gu Sui snorted, but his eyes did not take his eyes off Xie Ning, and said angrily: "I'm not worried about that group of mothers-in-law breaking in. ”

Seeing that she was petty, Xie Ning patted her on the shoulder and comforted: "It's me who is wrong, I shouldn't scare you." But you deserve credit for your quick response. ”

Gu Sui brushed off the hand on her shoulder, and said proudly: "Of course my reaction is fast, and I don't look at whose maid I am." ”

praised the two people in one sentence, Xie Ning couldn't help but be happy, put the food box on the table, and beckoned Gu Sui to eat.

Gu Sui sat down and asked, "Miss, why did Mrs. Hou send someone over to build a stove for us?" ”

Don't blame Gu Sui for being puzzled, since the two of them entered the Hou Mansion, the Xiang family didn't care about anything except for the two maids who didn't do anything. Now he ordered someone to come to the courtyard to build a stove for no reason, and it would be strange if he was not surprised at all.

"I mentioned it to her," the process was tortuous, and it was difficult to elaborate for a while, but there was one thing, Shainin had to explain to Gu Sui, "We can't leave for a while." ”

"Huh?" When he heard this, Gu Sui couldn't help but exclaim in surprise and asked, "But what happened?" ”

Xie Ning put down the bamboo chopsticks in his hand, "It's a long story, because I helped the two highnesses yesterday, if we move away at this time, there will be rumors that are unfavorable to the Hou Mansion." ”

Gu Sui asked her about what happened yesterday, and after thinking about it carefully, she knew the secret, but she couldn't hide her disappointment in her heart. Since the master and servant came to the Hou Mansion, she stayed in the small courtyard every day, even though Xie Ning often asked her to go out for a walk, she rarely went out, but it was not because she was afraid of life. Although Gu Sui is a big girl, she can also find that the attitude of the Hou Mansion towards them is not friendly. I don't want to make trouble for my own lady, so I always take the initiative to stay.

When she was in Shudi, she had never been so depressed.

Looking at the ears of grain that were immersed in the rice, Xie Ning suddenly felt a little unate. Ten years of day and night together, Gu Sui thought, how could she not know. Living in the Marquis Mansion of Jingyang, not only Gu Sui was aggrieved, but Xie Ning also felt unhappy.

It's a pity that the situation is forced, and the two of them are destined to not be able to go. Putting away her chaotic thoughts, Xie Ning secretly decided that when the limelight passed, she would move out of the Hou Mansion with Gu Sui.

The sunset is obliquely shining, and Jinhua Street is crowded with people, mostly staying in front of Li Kee's stalls. Xie Ning, who came over the wall, saw that there were many customers around, so he didn't come forward to disturb, but stood on the side of the street, and waited for Aunt Li to finish her work before walking over.

"Auntie, business is good today."

Aunt Li finished a busy wave, and as soon as she wiped the hot sweat off her forehead, she heard Xie Ning's familiar voice, turned around at the moment, and smiled at her: "The girl came early today, I have something to give you." ”

"Oh?" Xie Ning was still curious, so he saw Aunt Li turn around again, take out a bamboo basket from the carriage that stopped behind, and handed it over.

Peeling off the cotton cloth on the basket, Xie Ning looked down, and saw the neatly placed vegetables, eggs, dried meat and grains in it at a glance, and he was inevitably grateful in his heart, and raised his head to give a fist to Aunt Li, and said sincerely: "It's really bothering Auntie, Xie Ning has thanked me here." ”

Aunt Li hurriedly said: "Miss Xie's words are serious. You don't often come to take care of our Li Kee's business, this little thing is not worth mentioning. ”

"You can't say that," Xie Ning said with a straight face, "Auntie is a real person, who hasn't been a frequent visitor to you?" ”

Hearing this, Aunt Li couldn't help but sigh, "In short, thanks to you regular customers, I can start this stall." ”

Xie Ning didn't push her back, but took out a dime of silver from the pouch tied around his waist and stuffed it into her hand, "Auntie, I will have to bother you in the future." I'll take this money as a deposit for the time being, and I'll add it later. ”

Not blocked by her words, Aunt Li looked at Xie Ning in surprise, "It's just something grown at home, where is it worth so much silver, the girl should take it back." ”

Shainin had made up his mind, shook his head firmly, and did not agree.

Seeing her refusal, Aunt Li's eyes flashed, she stepped forward, grabbed the pouch hanging from her waist, and planned to put the silver back.

didn't expect Aunt Li to make such a move, Xie Ning was defenseless, but with an instantaneous reaction, she blocked the hand that touched the lotus bag.

Worried that Aunt Li would refuse again, Xie Ning quickly left Li Ji's stall and walked three zhang away, before turning around and raising his voice: "Auntie, just accept it, just take it as a reassuring me." ”

Aunt Li forgot to solicit guests for a while, looked at Xie Ning's figure that gradually moved away and disappeared on the corner of the street, and muttered thoughtfully: "She actually has the prince's purse, no wonder ......"