45. 45: Doubt, temptation
Secluded courtyard, secluded environment.
This is the first time Ning Yutong has entered Ren's mansion, and it is also the first time she has come to Ren Jingzhi's mansion, and his residence is not at all different from what she imagined.
This small courtyard is more than quiet, but it is slightly bleak.
"Miss Ning!"
Just as Ning Yutong was observing the surrounding environment, a familiar voice remembered not far away, and Ning Yutong raised his eyes and saw Ren Jingzhi's thin figure.
The two of them hadn't been seen for a while, and Ren Jingzhi seemed to be thinner than before, still looking like a weak scholar, and there was still a gentle and harmless smile on his handsome face.
"Ren Gongzi."
Ning Yutong nodded at Ren Jingzhi slightly, her tone was not indifferent, but it was definitely not enthusiastic.
Hearing Ning Yutong's voice, Ren Jingzhi just nodded lightly, while Xiangbo on the side retreated with interest.
"Come in and sit, it's a small place, don't mind."
Ren Jingzhi invited Ning Yutong into his room very politely, this is an ordinary and simple living room, without too much decoration, but it makes people feel very comfortable.
"Tea?"
As soon as Ning Yutong sat down, Ren Jingzhi walked to the side, picked up the teapot and asked very indifferently.
"Don't bother."
Ning Yutong sat upright, glanced at the decoration in the room, and finally fell on Ren Jingzhi.
"Miss Ning is going to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, right?"
Ren Jingzhi poured himself a cup of tea, then raised his eyes lightly and asked very calmly.
"Huh."
Ning Yutong chuckled: "Do you know what I'm here for?" ”
"I don't know what to do."
Ren Jingzhi replied quickly, and there was no dodge in his eyes.
The two men glanced at each other.
Ning Yutong noticed Ren Jingzhi's gaze, just like when she first met Lu and saw him, pure and innocent like a child. But......
She never wanted to be deceived by such an innocent and weak gaze again.
After a moment of silence, Ning Yutong stared at Ren Jingzhi's face and said in a low voice: "Linye Kingdom." ”
Linye ......
Daqian's neighbors, a very rich country.
Linye country!
Ren Jingzhi seemed to be stunned for a moment: "Miss Ning, what do you want to say?" What happened to Linye Kingdom? ”
"You know what I'm talking about."
Ning Yutong was still staring at Ren Jingzhi's face, refusing to let go of any slight expression on his face.
It's a pity that Ren Jingzhi's expression has not changed.
"Miss Ning, I think...... The misunderstanding between us seems to be quite big. ”
Ren Jingzhi seemed to be stared at by Ning Yutong uncomfortable, and reluctantly opened his mouth to explain.
Misunderstanding?
Ning Yutong was silent again.
What happened after her hangover that day kept her in doubt, and it felt like something was going strange.
It wasn't until Lin Yan's letter that Ning Yutong made more discoveries-
The place where Lin Yan is stationed now is the junction of Daqian and Linye State, and this time Lin Yan's letter specifically mentioned that some suspicious characters have been haunted on the border recently, and they are suspected to be spies of Linye State.
Although the two countries have been living in peace and peace in recent years, Linye and Daqian were mortal enemies many years ago, and there was a large-scale war, so the border guards will naturally be careful against Linye's spies.
In the letter, Lin Yan recounted the process of his encounter with those people, those people were very strong, and he was not an opponent, but in the process of tracking down those people, Lin Yan overheard their conversation, and seemed to talk about Ren Fu, and even ...... Ren Jingzhi!
Does Ren Jingzhi have anything to do with the people of Linye Kingdom?
Ning Yutong couldn't help but think of the big war in his previous life - in his previous life, shortly after Qin Jinlin ascended the throne, the monarch of Linye State died, and the crown prince ascended the throne.
Father, it was in that battle that he died.
It was also that battle that pushed the Ning family into the endless abyss.
Putting everything together, Ning Yutong had some guesses - in his previous life, would those who were bent on putting Ning Fu to death have something to do with the people of Linye Kingdom?
And Ren Jingzhi, or even the Ren family, what do they have to do with Linye Kingdom?
What happened in the inn that day, if it was a trap, then what was their ultimate purpose?
Match yourself and Ren Jingzhi? And then...... Can he rightfully become the son-in-law of the Ning family?
Ning Yutong had too many questions in her heart that no one could answer, and after she couldn't figure it out, she decided to come to the door to test Ren Jingzhi's tone......