He didn't say anything about it, but he was slightly stunned, and when he saw him staring at him worriedly, he replied lightly: "Okay." ”

Ning Nan pushed the door out and left from Tingxuan Tower.

Dou Yueshan was awake at the moment, sat on the edge of the bed and sighed, then got up and walked towards the desk placed by the window.

In the hidden place, there is a palm-sized sandalwood box.

He carefully opened the sandalwood box, there was a Hetian jade wrench in it, the outside of the wrench was carved with a petal like a spoon lotus, swaying and blooming Yaotai jade phoenix, the center of the flower was engraved with a word, called the moon, the whole wrench finger is very exquisite.

This wrench is a pair of the Hetian phoenix pattern jade wrench on the thumb of Ning Nanwu's left hand.

Dou Yueshan stared at this wrench for a long time, the light in her eyes dimmed, and gradually flowed out of a sense of sadness.

He tried to put the wrench on his thumb, but he couldn't. The wrench has a small circumference, as if it could only be worn by a child. It's a pity that he has long missed the age when he can wear him.

After a long time, Dou Yueshan sighed, found a red thread in the dressing box on the desk, threaded it through the hole of the wrench, tied it firmly, and then put it on her neck.

He put the jade wrench finger into his clothes, and a bitter meaning appeared on his face, as if he was missing someone.

The next day, Jiang Chengjia and Ning Nanwei first went to Dutong Zhai, where Dou Taijun lived, saluted the old lady, and worshiped the New Year, before going to Mrs. Cao's place to pay New Year's greetings, but unexpectedly found that Dou Yueshan went to the Liyue Pavilion where Mrs. Cao lived early in the morning and waited beside her.

Ning Nanwei stood behind the moon gate, and saw that the Cao family showed Dou Yueshan a tenderness that he had never felt before, and talked to him very lovingly, so he couldn't help but drag Jiang Chengjia to stop behind the wall.

She stood behind him, poked her head out and glanced into the courtyard of Liyue Pavilion, and saw Dou Yueshan leaning on Cao's side obediently from a distance, laughing and coaxing her, and the two talked happily.

She looked worriedly at Ning Nan, only to see a faint yearning and expectation on the young man's face.

His appearance of wanting to be treated so gently by Mrs. Cao, but not daring to step forward to break this scene, made Jiang Chengjia's heart ache.

Mrs. Cao has always treated him with seriousness, indifference, and even alienation.

In the more than half a year since she married into the Hou Mansion, Mrs. Cao treated her much better than Ning Nan worried, and now when she saw the warm scene of Cao and Dou Yueshan laughing and laughing, even she was a little envious, let alone Ning Nan worried.

He never asked for anything from Cao, only for his mother to be safe and healthy.

But even so, when he saw Dou Yueshan and the Cao family getting along so harmoniously, laughing and playing, his heart was also full of longing.

Such a scene of "mother's kindness and filial piety" has never existed between him and Mrs. Cao.

Before the age of seven, Mrs. Cao also loved him very much, and since that endless nightmare, the gentle and kind mother who always smiled at him when she was a child, no longer liked him, and even hated him.

Ning Nan knew why Mrs. Cao hated herself so much, it was just because he was Ning Zheng's bloodline. As for his father, his mother hated him to the core.

He hung his head in frustration, his bright eyes gradually darkening.

Jiang Chengjia gently shook Ning Nan's palm. The young man turned his eyes to look at her, only to see the delicate woman in front of him smile sweetly at him, leaned towards him, and said softly in his ear: "Erlang... I'll always be with you, don't be afraid. Mother, it's not that she doesn't love you, but she's just ashamed to say it. She cares about you too. ”

These words were like a breeze blowing through Ning Nan's worried heart, sweeping away all the bitterness and depression in his heart.

The young man took a deep breath, then imprinted a kiss on her forehead, and said with a doting smile: "With you, this life is enough." ”

Only then did he adjust his mood, led her into the courtyard threshold, and walked around the wall.

"What are you talking to your mother about? So cheerful? Ning Nan pretended not to care, changed his smile, and said with a slight hook of his lips.

When Mrs. Cao saw him, the smile on the corner of her mouth fell unconsciously. The originally comfortable and warm atmosphere cooled down a little.

Dou Yueshan saw that the Cao family didn't answer, and Ning Nan's worried face was almost a little unbearable, so she hurriedly said in a round field: "Brother Zhaoyuan, I'm chatting with Mrs. Cao about Chang'an!" Over the years, the Gyeonggi area has changed a lot, especially in Chang'an. Mrs. Cao hadn't been to Chang'an for a long time to have a look, so she asked me. ”

Ning Nan was worried because of Cao's sudden cold attitude, and he was also a little reluctant to speak.

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting more and more embarrassing, Jiang Chengjia answered: "No wonder my mother is so happy!" ”

When Mrs. Cao saw her speak, a smile appeared on her face and said, "Ah Luo? Have you been feeling heavier lately? Is it still a good thing? ”

Jiang Chengjia nodded and said, "It's a lot heavier... It's not as good as it was a year ago, a little better. ”

She stroked her lower abdomen, and a gentle and quiet smile hung on the corner of her lips.

Mrs. Cao only looked at Jiang Chengjia and said dotingly: "Girl, you have to pay extra attention lately." Your body is not good, and you almost miscarried, this fetus is already a miracle, and you must take good care of it. "Number Six

After the words fell, the Cao family threw a look at Ning Nan and said, "Ah Luo was frightened during pregnancy, and half of it was your fault. Zhao'er, you have to take care of it more carefully. If anything is wrong with my grandson, I will definitely trouble you! ”

Ning Nan was stunned for a moment, seeing that the Cao family was finally willing to say a word to him today, he was naturally happy, and said lightly: "Son, remember my mother's entrustment." ”

Since Cao Shi knew that Jiang Chengjia had suffered a big crime in Guangxin and even almost had a miscarriage, she gambled with Ning Nan, and repeatedly thought that he should not take Jiang Chengjia to such a dangerous place.

Although Jiang Chengjia has explained to her many times that it is not his fault that she willfully wants to follow Ning Nan to Guangxin together. Cao's still felt that it was Ning Nan's failure to protect her thoroughly, which made her frightened during pregnancy.

So in the past month or so, Cao's attitude towards Ning Nan's worries has returned to his previous indifference.

Jiang Chengjia covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Mother, in the month since Erlang's return, he has done a good job of taking care of his daughter-in-law considerately and carefully. ”

Ning Nan stood aside and was silent.

Mrs. Cao just nodded and said, "He treats you well, and he should be." ”

The husband and wife sat in the Liyue Pavilion for a while, and when they were about to leave, Mrs. Cao suddenly opened her mouth to call Ning Nanwei, who had been silent.

"Zhaoyuan, wait."

Ning Nan turned around in surprise and looked towards the Cao family.

"What does Mother command?" He bent down slightly and asked Mrs. Cao.

Cao Shi was a little hesitant, his eyes lowering and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Jiang Chengjia and Ning Nan glanced at each other, their faces were different, and they continued to wait in front of Cao, waiting for her to speak.

"Over the years, you and your son have always been good, and your mother has also seen it in her eyes, otherwise, you two took advantage of the reunion day of the New Year's Festival to worship each other's ancestors and worship each other as brothers?" Cao hesitated for a long time, and finally said this.

Dou Yueshan and Ning Nan were both stunned, and even Jiang Chengjia showed a surprised expression.

"Mother... How do you mention this in a good way? Ning Nan was puzzled.

Dou Yueshan's face was nervous, and she even couldn't straighten her tongue when she spoke, and stammered: "Mrs. Cao... For so many years, the younger generation and Brother Zhaoyuan have always been like brothers, why do you need to worship your ancestors? ”

Cao Shi stubbornly said: "You two officially worship as brothers, so that Dou Taijun can truly become Zhao'er's grandmother, and you can also call me a mother." That's a family, isn't it? ”

Ning Nan's frowns were deeply locked, and she stood in front of Mrs. Cao, her eyes staring at her, trying to see something from her face.

It's just that Cao Shi is too calm, slightly pale and obviously sickly, and there are no mood fluctuations on his delicate face.

"This matter... Why didn't my mother refuse back then? Ning Nan said suspiciously: "The son and the son felt like-minded when they first met, and they also had the idea of worshipping and marrying up. But back then... It was the mother who rejected her son. Why did you suddenly turn this matter over again today? ”

When he said this, there was a deep dissatisfaction in his tone.

Cao Shi said coldly: "After all these years, I naturally hope that your two brothers can continue to live in harmony. I thought, since you also had this intention, why don't you bow to it. Why, now that I'm willing, you're not willing? ”

Mrs. Cao's words were aggressive.

Jiang Chengjia watched this scene from the side, and he was frightened, for fear that the two would quarrel over this matter.

"Mother's words? Over the years, Dou Taijun has regarded his son as his own grandson, and his son has also loved me as a brother. If it is said that the ancestors are worshipped, it is the right thing to do. It's just that... The son wondered why his mother's attitude had suddenly changed. It's just a casual question. Ning Nan frowned in front of the Cao family, and never put down the etiquette.

Cao Shi was slightly irritated and said, "Zhao'er, where did you get so many questions?" ”

Jiang Chengjia saw that Mrs. Cao was already a little displeased, and was about to step forward to the round, but heard Dou Yueshan on the side say: "Brother, since Mrs. Cao agrees, you and I will marry Jinlan, and from now on, my brother and I will share blessings and difficulties." ”

He staggered the topic and called Ning Nanwei his brother, which temporarily alleviated the awkward and tense atmosphere in the hall at the moment.

Cao Shi eased his tense face, and his tone softened a lot: "This matter is so decided, all the items that need to be prepared for ancestor worship will be decided by Dou Taijun and I will discuss it before deciding." The three of you will step back first, and after talking for a while, I will be tired. ”

Ning Nan knew that Mrs. Cao was unwilling to say more to him, and it was not a taste in his heart, so he could only endure this loss and bow to his mother again: "Mother has a good life to rest, and the son will retire." ”

Jiang Chengjia silently followed him and retreated from the Liyue Pavilion.

After Dou Yueshan waited for the husband and wife to leave, she bowed to the Cao family and withdrew.

Ning Nan was silent all the way, and the smile in front of the Liyue Pavilion just now disappeared, and his gloomy face was full of displeasure.