At the end of the month, Xie Ning and Mingshuang had not yet completed the drawing of the topographic map, and another report came from Shudi.

And that day, Xie Ning was dining with the Wei brothers and sisters in Wangxian Tower.

Wei Qingyang and Xie Ning are both busy, and it is very rare for three people to gather together like this. After the meal was served, they were not busy using the chopsticks, but chatted with each other.

At this moment, Xie Ning heard a movement from downstairs - "Drive! Drive! Everybody, please let go!"

They met in the private room on the second floor, and Xie Ning's seat was next to the beaded window, and when she heard the sound, she subconsciously turned her head to look, and almost without much effort, she saw several horses galloping through the street.

And the people on the horse are also in green clothes and white clothes, plain scarves, and uniform clothing.

This is the outfit of the messenger of the post house, Shainin recognizes it.

Then another man's voice came - "Eight hundred miles of urgent report!" Eight hundred miles of urgent recital! ”

Sure enough, it was a report from Shu.

If Xie Ning only vaguely held a glimmer of hope before, when he heard this shout, his heart finally settled down.

Now that the border of Daqin is stable and the four seas are flat, except for Shudi, I am afraid that there is nothing else worth reporting.

The group of people in the post house walked farther and farther, and Xie Ning subconsciously raised his eyes until the figure at the end of the line disappeared from sight, but he still did not retract his gaze.

"Ning'er," sensing her strange appearance at this time, Wei Qingyang couldn't help but stop talking with his sister, looked past Wei Qingcheng, who was sitting between the two, and said to Xie Ning with concern: "What's wrong with you?" ”

"It's nothing," Xie Ning heard this, and only then did he turn around, and smiled casually, but he didn't hide it, "It's just that I saw the messenger of the post house." ”

Wei Qingyang suddenly showed a look of surprise, and after a little hesitation, he hooked the corners of his lips and comforted Xie Ning gently: "Don't worry, wait a minute, I will find a way to help you investigate." You don't have to think about it. ”

Xie Ning nodded, lowering his eyes to hide the look of worry. For fear that the voice would leak out of love, he didn't say much for a while.

But I don't know if Wei Qingyang is aware of it, and his voice pauses slightly. naturally changed the topic, "Now that the time for the female officer examination is not far away, you should not be distracted." I don't bother to ask you these days, and I don't know how prepared you are. ”

Xie Ning tried his best to pull out a smile, and replied pretending to look normal: "It's okay." ”

That being said. But she was inevitably a little weak-hearted. After all, she has been busy drawing for the past few days, and she has no time to review the past and learn the new, so she must have fallen behind a lot of homework.

However, the military department only needs to prepare for the four arts. The way of archery is what she is good at.

As for calligraphy and chess, Xie Ning was only glad that he had been taught by Qin Feng.

Famous teachers produce high apprentices, although ...... Her qualifications are not too good, but Qin Feng's level is there, and since he has praised himself as good, then she should have no problem.

However, there was some negligence in the past few days. She should still take more time to pick up her schoolwork these days.

Thinking of this, Xie Ning lost the idea of delaying outside, and after having dinner with the Wei brothers and sisters, he went straight back to the Hou Mansion.

Wei Qingyang said that he would help her inquire, but Xie Ning had nothing to do with it, after all, Xiao Yan helped deliver the news, and the other party didn't have to bother with it.

However, she was not good at speaking directly to Wei Qingyang. After all, the relationship between her and Qin Feng was not as simple as she thought.

Qin Feng liked her, and she knew it. This is the case. He also taught her how to explain to Wei Qingyang.

What's more, she has hidden too many things. Xie Ning doesn't like to lie, but every time Wei Qingyang asks about the female official exam, she doesn't know how to answer.

was troubled in his heart, but Shainin never delayed his business. As soon as I entered the study. And he drew a picture with Mingshuang.

Gu Sui waited on the side for pen and ink.

Now there are only three of them in the small courtyard, and compared to before, it is naturally deserted. But their master and servant are in the same place day and night, and it doesn't hurt to get used to it.

I received the news of the military situation in Shu in the afternoon, but I didn't hear it from Xiao Yan's mouth, and it wasn't Wei Qingyang who sent someone to tell me.

"Miss Table." Steward Hu knocked on the door and entered, although his voice was calm, his expression was a little flustered, and he didn't greet Xie Ning, so he said directly: "There is news from Shudi, Master Hou invites you to go to Songbai Courtyard." ”

When Xie Ning heard this, a cloud of ink stains appeared on the paper. She didn't have time to pay attention, and hurriedly replied, "Okay, I'll go." ”

As he spoke, he walked out of the back of the case, and while walking outside, he couldn't help but ask Steward Hu, "Does Uncle Hu know what the news is?" ”

The words fell, but Steward Hu did not answer.

Xie Ning was suspicious in his heart and couldn't help but look back. But seeing that Steward Hu frowned slightly, his steps were slow, and he looked thoughtful, even when he met Xie Ning's eyes, his expression was a little dazed.

Xie Ning was about to speak again, but Steward Hu's expression moved slightly, and he said softly: "Miss Biao, let's go and ask Master Hou." ”

This voice was full of sighs, Xie Ning couldn't help but jump when he heard it, only to feel that something had happened, and his heart was numb for a while, and his pace accelerated a little faster.

Unexpectedly, she didn't notice that Steward Hu had already been left far behind by her.

The pine and cypress courtyard was not as quiet as usual, Xie Ning walked all the way, and did not see any servants and maids, but when he entered the courtyard gate, he saw Aunt Liang guarding the door of the study.

Is my grandmother too?

Xie Ning's heart moved, and he felt more and more that this matter was strange, and when he saw Aunt Liang with her back to her, she couldn't help but shake the tips of her ears, planning to listen to what the two elders said in the room first, so that she could be prepared in her heart.

With this thought in mind, Shainin got closer and closer. And the sound of conversation in the study became clearer and clearer.

"Dao Nian, now Xie Yunzhong is the leader of the rebels. Didn't the saint also say that colluding with barbarians is regarded as treason. The holy will is unpredictable, Shainin is his daughter, if we don't draw a line with her, it is difficult to guarantee that we will not be reprimanded and lose grace. Why do you insist on protecting her? ”

This is exactly the voice of my grandmother, Liu. She remembers it clearly and can't be mistaken for it.

Xie Ning's feet froze, and he froze in place in an instant, the whole person seemed to be stupid, and his body didn't move, but those heart-wrenching words echoed in his head repeatedly.

In an instant, she couldn't care about the coldness in Liu's words. The words "leader of the rebels" alone were enough to make her confused.

How could the report from Shu be this? The person who colluded with Miao Jiang, how could it be her father Xie Yunzhong.

Oh, ridiculous.

Xie Ning stiffly hooked the corners of his mouth. There is only one unbelievable emotion in my heart.

What kind of person her father is, she knows best in her heart as a daughter. How can the word treason have anything to do with her father?

Did she have a nightmare?

Xie Ning subconsciously pinched his arm, and there was a real pain. But it made her feel that she was in a ridiculous and terrible dream at this time, and she couldn't wake up.

Gao Daonian's calm voice faintly came from his ears, "Mother, Ning'er is also your granddaughter." What's more, now that the crime has not been decided, even if Xie Yunzhong really betrayed the enemy. It has nothing to do with her. ”

"Dao Nian," Liu sighed, paused for a moment before he spoke, "Have you not put it down yet?" This move is for the sake of the reputation of the Hou Mansion, but you ask yourself, is it because you protect Xie Ning's child. ”

There was a flash of inspiration in his mind, but Xie Ning didn't want to explore much for a while. Because of this, there is only one thing she worries about, and that is her father's safety.

Her father has been guarding Shu for more than ten years, and she can be said to be loyal to the imperial court. Shainin naturally would not believe this trumped-up charge of "treason".

She was only afraid that the saint would be angry and would not give her father a chance to plead. He was convicted indiscriminately. I'm even more afraid that someone is secretly framing her father for this matter.

"Miss Table."

Steward Hu appeared at the gate of Songbai Courtyard, and with a call that was neither high nor low, he made Aunt Liang, who was guarding outside the study, turn her head, and Xie Ning hurriedly pretended to be calm, and walked forward casually.

After standing still, she bowed her head and called, "Aunt Liang." ”

When Aunt Liang looked at Xie Ning, her face was very solemn, but she didn't say anything, just knocked on the door quickly. He reminded him: "Old lady, Master Hou, Miss Cousin is here."

"Come in." Liu's unwavering voice came and fell on Xie Ning's ears. But I can't help but feel a little sad.

The wall fell down and everyone pushed it, and she knew why Liu made such a choice. can think of the care that the other party has given her these days, but Xie Ning still can't help but redden.

She didn't know why things had turned out like this, just like she didn't know that her father was obviously fighting the enemy on the battlefield, how could it happen overnight. was unjustifiably charged with such a crime.

My grandmother wanted to get rid of her relationship, but it was for the sake of the Marquis of Jingyang. But she was so anxious that she didn't even try to verify it, whether it was because she didn't trust her father, or because the crime of defecting to the enemy was too heavy for her to be helpless.

Xie Ning's heart was full of coldness, and after pushing the door in, his two hands were unconsciously clasped in front of him, and sweat oozed from his palms.

"Grandmother, uncle."

It's really hard to pretend to be casual anymore Xie Ning barely squeezed out these five words, and then

He closed his mouth and clenched his silver teeth unconsciously.

"You're here," Liu glanced at her expressionlessly, and her tone was not as calm as before, and as soon as Xie Ning's voice fell, she said directly: "I have something to say to you." ”

"Mother-" Gao Daonian frowned, and immediately interrupted what Liu was about to say, turned his head and said, "I'll tell her about this matter, so you don't have to worry about it." ”

Liu's eyes flashed, but he didn't look at Gao Daonian, his eyes fell directly on Xie Ning, his tone did not fluctuate, and he continued casually: "Today, there is a report from Shudi, your father-"

"Mother!" Gao Daonian spoke up again, waved his sleeves, and walked in front of Xie Ning, and after being stunned for a moment, he said in a soft tone: "Ning'er, I still have something to talk about with your grandmother." You go back to your room first. ”

Xie Ning didn't move, just raised his eyes and looked at him fixedly, as if he hadn't heard it.

"Smack!"

There was a loud noise in the study, but it was Liu who broke the porcelain pot placed on the flower stand.

For a time, the flowers, branches, flowers and leaves were scattered all over the place.

Shainin heard the noise, but still didn't turn his head to look.

Gao Daonian, who was standing in front of her, couldn't help but look back, and compromised helplessly: "Mother, you can leave this matter to your son." When you are old, don't be angry with me anymore, beware of being angry. ”

"What if you're angry?" Liu Shi suddenly raised his voice and said tremblingly: "If I hadn't heard the news today and hadn't come to discuss with you, how would you plan to deal with this matter?" Have you ever thought about how to preserve the reputation of the Hou Mansion at that time? ”

The room was silent for a long time, and Gao Daonian did not say anything.

"Grandmother," Xie Ning hesitated for a moment, finally made up his mind, raised his head, and looked at Liu Shi with a calm expression and said, "You don't have to say any more, I will move out of the Hou Mansion." ”

Her voice fell, but the first to react was Gao Daonian, who saw him say with a shocked face: "Ning'er, you-how do you know-"

Xie Ning didn't want to mention her eavesdropping, and after his eyes flashed, he looked at Gao Daonian and lied without changing his face: "Xiao Yan has already told me." ”

Gao Daonian's expression froze, and he looked at Xie Ning without saying anything, and after a while, he raised his hand and put his hand on her shoulder, and said in a gentle tone: "What Grandmother just said, you don't have to take it to heart." It's just that this happened too suddenly, and she didn't react for a while. What's more, I don't know the situation in Shu now, and I'm afraid I can't make a conclusion for a while. Ning'er, you go back first, don't think too much. ”

The voice was in his ears, and Xie Ning couldn't help but be moved. Uncle Hou treats her well, but it is precisely because the other party is sincere to her that she can't stay in the Hou Mansion and implicate the other party.

Xie Ning subconsciously shook his head and said unmoved: "Uncle, don't worry about me." I have already thought about it clearly, and under the current circumstances, leaving the Hou Mansion is the best choice for everyone. What's more, now that the two places are separated, it is not convenient to deal with the affairs in the Yan Wu Pavilion. I've wanted to go back for a long time, and now is the perfect time to go. ”

Xie Ning said it lightly, but Gao Daonian only felt heartache when he heard this, and when he raised his eyes but saw the corners of her mouth pulling lightly, he felt more and more that she was forcing a smile, and couldn't help frowning immediately: "It's so dignified, what do you say to leave?" My Jingyang Hou Mansion has a big business, is it possible that I can't accommodate you? ”

As soon as these words came out, Liu's slightly softened face suddenly stiffened again.

Naturally, it can't be tolerated.

Sensing Liu's sharp gaze on her, Xie Ning couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly, and a chill suddenly felt in his heart.

Isn't that loving grandmother the other day the same person as the grandmother now? Why did it take only a moment, and the other party suddenly changed his face.

Xie Ning shuddered, and without waiting for Gao Daonian to open his concern, he opened his mouth and said: "Xie Ning has his own idea in his heart, uncle, you don't need to say more." (To be continued.) )

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