Ningxia Qinglang said: "I am a fledgling, and it is the time to make a name. I also asked Lord Xue to give me a chance to make a name for myself, and it would be regarded as fulfilling me. ”

Deputy Lieutenant Xue looked confused, and said impatiently: "Tell me about it, how do you want to bear the consequences?" ”

Ning Xia Qing looked at Deputy Lieutenant Xue, and said with a sincere face: "My maid acted frizzily and broke Lord Xue's Fu Sanbai, if Lord Xue asked me to pay for the same altar of Fu Sanbai, I really couldn't get it, so I can only pay Lord Xue silver according to the price, and ask Lord Xue to inform me of the price of this wine." ”

After Ning Xia Qing finished speaking, he turned to the little guy who was still kneeling on the ground, helped the little guy up, and said warmly: "My maid is at fault, causing you to break Lord Xue's wine and be frightened, it's really mine." So I want to redeem you, so that you can be freed from slavery and reunited with your family. ”

The little guy looked at Ning Xia Qing in shock, as if he couldn't believe it, Ning Xia Qing had already turned his head to look at Deputy Lieutenant Xue, and asked: "Please also ask Lord Xue to tell me the price of Fu Sanbai and the value of this little guy, after I go back, I will definitely send someone to Lord Xue to send the silver, a copper plate is a lot." ”

When Ningxia Qing's conditions came out, the people around immediately looked at each other.

Ningxia Qing's fierceness is far beyond the imagination of these people, and even makes people feel that she is too strong.

Ningxia Qingyuguang saw Xue Shaoqing, and saw that Xue Shaoqing was also stunned, but then frowned, beckoned to summon someone, and gave a few orders.

Ning Xia Qing remembered the look that Xue Shaoqing looked at her before, there seemed to be suspicion in that look, Ning Xia Qing couldn't help but have an extremely bad premonition, she just wanted to end these things quickly, and quickly take Zhao Xiaobao to leave Xue Mansion.

So Ning Ningqing opened his mouth and planned to beg Deputy Lieutenant Xue again, but before he could speak, he saw Deputy Lieutenant Xue's calm face and said: "Ning Dangjia doesn't have to be like this, since he has come to Xue Mansion as a guest today, he is a friend of my Xue Mansion, and he doesn't have to be so clear with Xue Mansion." ”

Deputy Lieutenant Xue's face was almost pulled to the bottom, and he said in a very low voice: "What's more, if I really let Ning Dangjia pay me a lot of silver for a copper plate, wouldn't it seem that I am stingy, wouldn't it make me a joke of others?" I can understand that Ning Dangjia wants to make a name for himself, but I can't give my face to Ning Dangjia as a stepping stone. ”

Ning Xia Qing immediately wanted to say something more, but before he could say anything, he heard Gu Xuesong's sudden chuckle beside him.

Gu Xuesong's laughter sounded calm and calm, as if he didn't pay attention to the current anxious situation in the hall.

Gu Xuesong smiled like this, which made everyone in the hall even more puzzled.

Gu Xuesong arched his hand in the direction of Deputy Lieutenant Xue, and then said kindly: "Lord Xue's words are really inappropriate. ”

"What?" Deputy Lieutenant Xue didn't dare to show Gu Xuesong's face, so he could only suppress his twitching cheeks, and said with some hesitation: "I'm afraid that Lord Gu's words have no deep meaning, right?" Master Gu can just say whatever he wants. ”

Gu Xuesong said unhurriedly: "What I want to say is that Lord Xue has been in the court for many years, has made a lot of meritorious contributions, and his heroic reputation is far and wide, and he has always been praised for his generosity, so how could he become a joke of others because of this little thing?" It makes people think that Lord Xue, you are stingy? ”

Deputy Lieutenant Xue's face softened, and he said with some relief: "Thank you Lord Gu for your compliment." ”

Gu Xuesong turned to say: "But Ning Dangjia is different from Lord Xue, Ning Dangjia is just starting out, and as far as I know, Ning Dangjia's road is indeed not easy to walk, at this time, he is indeed eager to establish a reputation." If Lord Xue did not accept Ning Dangjia's compensation, he would refute Ning Dangjia's face. ”

Gu Xuesong said again: "On the contrary, if Lord Xue accepts Ning Dangjia's proposal and fulfills the reputation of Ning Dangjia, not only is it good for Ning Dangjia, but others will think that Lord Xue is tolerant of all rivers, does not adhere to the world's evaluation, is kind-hearted, and is willing to fulfill the younger generations." ”

Vice Lieutenant Xue narrowed his eyes and seemed to be starting to think about it.

And the people around couldn't help but look at Gu Xuesong, and then at Ning Ningqing, their eyes went back and forth between the two of them.

Most of those staring at them had a meaningful smile, obviously slandering what the relationship between the two of them was, and why Gu Xuesong would defend Ningxia Qing in public again and again.

And among the people of the Ning clan who were staring at them, except for the second master Ning, the eyes that looked at Gu Xuesong and Ning Xia Qing were full of hostility. Today's Gu Xuesong is too partial to Ningxia Qing, if Gu Xuesong will always protect Ningxia Qing like this in the future, then the mulberry garden of the Ningxia Qing family will be even more unlikely to be taken back as a family property.

Even Ning Xia Qing knew that the two of them were indeed too intimate today.

If it is an ordinary woman, she cherishes her reputation and avoids this kind of anecdote between men and women. But she is not afraid, she is no longer an ordinary woman, since Ning Yongda's death, her series of behaviors have long made her the target of public criticism, and a typical example of bad customs in the mouth of the clan.

So she doesn't care. She just stood there quietly, not caring about the eyes that everyone had seen, with endless deep meaning and inquiry, and she didn't have any surprises because of Gu Xuesong's words, as if even she felt that it was natural for Gu Xuesong to help her talk and help her do things, she only felt calm.

Deputy Lieutenant Xue also looked at Gu Xuesong, and then at Ning Ningqing, and Deputy Lieutenant Xue said: "Since Lord Gu has said so, I naturally won't be in charge of Ning." Deputy Lieutenant Xue raised his peach eyebrows, glanced at Ning Ningqing, and sighed helplessly: "Ning Dangjia is really a fierce woman, and Xue Mou has also seen it today." ”

Ning Xia Qing was slightly blessed and asked sincerely: "Please also ask Deputy Lieutenant Xue to tell me how much silver Fu Sanbai and this little brother's deed is." ”

"I'd rather stay in charge and wait." Deputy Lieutenant Xue's hand nodded down, and then said: "Although I promised to be in charge of Ning's family, I don't want Ning's money." If the Ning Dang family really sent the silver, wouldn't it seem that the relationship between the Xue Mansion and the Ning Dang family was estranged. ”

Ning Ningqing thought for a while and felt that Deputy Lieutenant Xue was right, so he said: "Since Lord Xue has forgiven my maid magnanimously, I naturally want to pay one or two respects in return." After I returned to Huacaiyuan, I will personally pick a few of the best materials and send them over, which can be regarded as filial piety to Xue's mansion. ”

Deputy Lieutenant Xue nodded with satisfaction and said, "Miss Ning has a heart." My Xue Mansion is not short of a few horses, but after all, it is Ning Dangjia's intention, and Xue Mansion will naturally accept it. As for this little guy, I originally planned to send him out, so Ning Dangjia just took him away with his identity deed. When it came to Zhao Xiaobao, Deputy Lieutenant Xue waved his hand unconsciously, looking extremely disgusted.

"Thank you, Lord Xue." Ning Xia Qing thanked him, and then looked at Xue Shaoqing with some concern.

Seeing that Xue Shaoqing's subordinates who had just sent out had come back and were talking in Xue Shaoqing's ear, Xue Shaoqing immediately showed a look of surprise and glanced at Zhao Xiaobao a few times incredulously.

Seeing this, Ning Ningqing's heart instantly rose to his throat.

At this time, the housekeeper of the Xue Mansion came over and said that he asked Ningxia Qing to follow him to get Zhao Xiaobao's deed, Ningxia Qing nodded, then turned around and left as everyone in the other hall.

Gu Xuesong and the housekeeper walked in front, Ning Xia Qing and Cuiyu walked behind them with Zhao Xiaobao, and left the front hall together, Ning Xia Qingruo casually glanced to the side, only to see that Zhao Xiang'e, who was still standing nearby, had quietly left without knowing when.

Ning Xia Qing knew where Zhao Xiang'e would be, and felt that it would be without further ado, she was afraid that there would be many dreams at night, so she planned to take Zhao Xiaobao directly to find Zhao Xiang'e.

Gu Xuesong, Ningxia Qing and Cuiyu stood together, waiting for the housekeeper of the Xue Mansion to get Zhao Xiaobao's identity deed, and they were also waiting for Zhao Xiaobao to change his clothes. The Fu Sanbai just now not only splashed Ningxia Qing's cloak, but also directly soaked Zhao Xiaobao's whole body.

She only felt that her head was getting more and more dizzy, so that the sun flickered, and she was almost unstable on her feet, and she relied on Jade to keep holding on to avoid falling. Gu Xuesong stared at her worriedly, as if he was afraid that she would faint directly if she was not careful.

The housekeeper came back first and handed over Zhao Xiaobao's deed to Ning Ningqing, and Zhao Xiaobao also changed his clothes and came out at this time.

The housekeeper said politely: "Ning Dangjia's cloak is dirty, why don't I send someone to buy a suit for Ning Dangjia, Ning Dangjia and wait, change clean clothes in a while and leave?" ”

Ning Xia Qing shook his head and declined. One is because she is really unwell, and the other is because she feels that Xue Shaoqing seems to have noticed something, so she is in a hurry to leave Xue Mansion and does not want to stay longer for a while.

However, Ningxia Qing hurried slowly, but she still didn't catch up, and when she was about to step out of the gate of Xue Mansion, Xue Shaoqing had already chased after her.

"Ning Dangjia wait-" Xue Shaoqing's voice came from behind Ning Xia Qing, and Ning Xia Qing's heart sank.

Ning Ningqing turned around and was blessed, Xue Shaoqing had already arrived, and said with a smile: "Why is Ning Dangjia in such a hurry?" Why don't you sit down a little longer? It was I who invited Ning Dangjia to come, and Ning Dangjia was in such a hurry to leave, but it seemed that I was not well entertained. ”

Ning Xia Qing said politely: "Xue Gongzi misunderstood, I just felt the wind and cold, so I wanted to go back." ”

"In that case, let's go back and rest early. But-" Xue Shaoqing pointed to Zhao Xiaobao behind Ning Xia Qing, and said with a smile: "This kid is called Zhao Xiaobao, right?" ”

Ning Xia Qing was stunned, and then said: "When the housekeeper gave me the deed just now, I didn't look at it carefully, so I don't know what this little brother's name is." ”

"His name is Zhao Xiaobao." Xue Shaoqing said affirmatively: "This kid is sick, so his face is so ugly, and I don't know why someone asked him to come up and deliver wine." It is estimated that this kid is afraid of being seen by others, so he keeps his head down, so he accidentally bumps into Ning Dang's maid. ”

Speaking of this, Xue Shaoqing clapped his hands in annoyance, and said very naturally: "In the end, this kid is also at fault, he is really stupid if he is sick and doesn't have a good rest." Such a stupid boy, let Ning Dangjia take it away, I'm afraid it will cause trouble to Ning Dangjia, it's better for Ning Dangjia to hand over this kid to me for training. ”

"In the final analysis, I invited Ning to come here, and when this kind of thing happens, I can't help it. Ning Dangjia has just made amends to my father, but I should also be given a chance to make amends to Ning Dangjia. Xue Shaoqing said in a resolute tone: "It's better to let me take over this stupid boy for Ning Dang's family, which can be regarded as my little compensation for Ning Dang's family." ”

Ning Ningqing's heart tightened, and while carefully observing Xue Shaoqing's expression, he said: "The reason why Xue Gongzi invited me to Xue Mansion is completely out of good intentions, if I blame Xue Gongzi for today's events, wouldn't it seem that I don't know what to do, and I have a wolf heart?" Please Xue Gongzi don't say this kind of thing again. ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled at Xue Shaoqing and said, "Xue Gongzi is serious, how can you blame this little brother for what happened just now?" It's clear that my maid is not careful. The reason why I bought this little brother's identity deed is to express my apologies to this little brother, if I don't let me personally pave the way for him, it will be my apology is insincere. ”

Xue Shaoqing narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Oh?" In this case, I don't know how Ning Dangjia plans to arrange this kid's future path? ”

Ning Xia Qing only said: "There is a guy in my store who is going to resign, I think, if this little brother is willing, it is good to let him stay in Huacaiyuan as a buddy." It's just that it depends on whether this little brother is willing or not. ”

"That's okay, it's good to let the kid stay in Huacaiyuan." Xue Shaoqing said meaningfully, his eyes narrowed even tighter, and the kind of gaze that made people uncomfortable to look at kept staring at Zhao Xiaobao's body.

Xue Shaoqing smiled meaningfully, then turned his head to look at Ning Xia Qing, and said politely: "Is Ning Dangjia really not staying a little longer?" The guest rooms in Xue Mansion are all prepared for Ning Dang's family, in fact, Ning Dang's family may not have to go home if he feels the cold, and Xue Mansion will find a doctor to treat Ning Dang's family. ”

Ningxia Qing refused: "How can this be made?" I have already been entertained by the Xue Mansion, so how can I continue to trouble the Xue Mansion? Ningxia Qing was slightly blessed and said: "I'll go back, thank you Xue Gongzi for your hospitality, Xue Gongzi won't send it." ”

Xue Shaoqing still insisted on sending Ningxia Qing all the way to the carriage, and while following Zhao Xiaobao who was glancing at the side with his eyes, he said: "Ning Dang's family is young, and it is really hard to support a family business alone. I heard that when Ning was a fledgling, he suffered a lot of grievances. Alas, I only hate that I didn't know how to be in charge at that time, otherwise I would have helped. ”

Ning Ningqing nodded with a smile, and only said: "Xue Gongzi is benevolent and righteous, I understand the kindness, thank you Xue Gongzi." He kept walking to the carriage.

Xue Shaoqing continued: "I couldn't help anything in the past, and I will definitely support Ning Dangjia in the future." After a few days, I will go to Huacaiyuan to visit Ning Dangjia, if Ning Dangjia needs help from now on, as long as I tell Xue Mou, I Xue Mou must be duty-bound. ”

When Xue Shaoqing said this, his eyes never left Zhao Xiaobao from beginning to end.

How could Ning Xia Qing not see through Xue Shaoqing's abacus, and said that he would "visit Ning Dangjia", it was clear that he was going to Zhao Xiaobao.

Maybe Xue Shaoqing will really help Ningxia Qing "without hesitation" as he said, but won't Xue Shaoqing offer any conditions? Now that Zhao Xiaobao is by Ningxia Qing's side, Xue Shaoqing will offer Ningxia Qing what conditions he will offer, and he doesn't need to think about it.

Zhao Xiaobao invisibly dodged behind Ning Ningqing, lowered his head even lower, and didn't dare to meet Xue Shaoqing's squinting eyes at all, but he still couldn't avoid Xue Shaoqing's strong gaze.

Ning Xia Qing didn't say anything, Gu Xuesong, who had always been beside him without saying a word, suddenly spoke, Gu Xuesong looked at Ning Xia Qing and said gently: "Miss Ning, my carriage is on the other side, I'll go over first." ”

Ning Xia Qing nodded goodbye, and Gu Xuesong said again: "Miss Ning is not feeling well, she needs to rest well, forgive me for taking the liberty, Miss Ning's carriage is not big, if this child follows Miss Ning in the carriage, I am afraid it will delay Miss Ning's rest, but such a young child can't let him sit on the wheel." ”

Gu Xuesong immediately put his hand on Zhao Xiaobao's shoulder, patted it gently, and then said with a smile: "It's better to let this child take my carriage, anyway, I and Miss Ning are going home in the same direction, so let me send this child directly to Huacaiyuan." ”

Gu Xuesong's slender fingers just casually put on Zhao Xiaobao's body, Zhao Xiaobao shrank behind Gu Xuesong like grabbing driftwood, Xue Shaoqing couldn't say anything to Gu Xuesong, so he could only watch Ning Ningqing smile and promise Gu Xuesong, and Gu Xuesong took Zhao Xiaobao away under Xue Shaoqing's nose.

Ning Xia Qing put his mind at ease, looked at Xue Shaoqing, smiled, and said goodbye politely, Xue Shaoqing had a somewhat unwilling expression, but he could only politely return the salute, and then turned his head and entered the gate of Xue Mansion again.

Ning Xia Qing looked to the other side, and saw that Zhao Xiaobao was boarding Gu Xuesong's magnanimous carriage, Ning Xia Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief, and as soon as his heart was steady, his legs suddenly weakened, and he fell to the side!

Ningxia Qing scared Cuiyu, fortunately Ah Zheng helped Ningxia Qing in time, Ningxia Qing opened his eyes slightly, and saw Cuiyu's worried eyes, Ningxia Qing pulled out a smile, and said weakly: "I'm fine, but suddenly a little dizzy, help me get into the car." ”

Cuiyu hurriedly went to get the footstool, Ningxia Qing immediately got into the car with Ah Zheng's support, Ah Zheng's strength was great, Ningxia Qing felt that she almost didn't have any strength, almost Ah Zheng held her whole person, she only felt fortunate that she always took Ah Zheng on weekdays, otherwise in this situation, Cuiyu really couldn't take care of her alone.

The carriage began to drive in the direction of Huacaiyuan, Ning Ningqing opened his eyes tiredly, and instructed Cuiyu: "When you get to Jinhua Street, you go and take Zhao Xiaobao from Gu Gongzi's carriage, and let Gu Gongzi go straight along Jinhua Street, and we will turn home there." ”

Cuiyu didn't speak, just lowered her head, and Ning Xia Qing asked puzzledly, "What's wrong with you?" Why don't you speak? ”

Cuiyu raised her face, but her face was already full of tears, and she sobbed and said to Ning Ningqing: "...... Just now the girl almost fell, and I ...... My heart almost jumped out of my throat. ”

Ning Xia Qing sighed and said with a wry smile: "Silly boy, I'm just tired, besides, this matter is over, I feel relieved, so I stumbled for a while, it's not a big deal, why are you making such a fuss?" ”

Cuiyu burst into tears, crying intermittently while crying: "The girl doesn't care for her body like this, and she doesn't ...... Eat well, work day and night, even the eye sockets...... It's all sunken, and I don't hurry to see a doctor when I'm sick, so I drag it until ...... At this point, if this continues, wouldn't it ...... Isn't it the oil that runs out and the lamp withers......"

"You, are you so bold that you dare to curse me in front of me? Look at what you said, it seems that I have some incurable disease......" Reaching out and poking Cuiyu's forehead, Ning Xia Qing said helplessly: "I just had a little cold, and today's business is done, I will look good at the doctor and take medicine after I go back." ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled: "And, if you are sick, you will be sick, why are you still involved with someone who eats or eats?" Anyway, I'm still young and strong, so you don't have to worry too much. ”

Cuiyu cried and gasped as she said, "The girl's body is like paper, where is it tough?" Besides, no matter how tough a person is, he can't stand it if he doesn't eat well or sleep every day! ”

Cuiyu had calmed down slightly, blew her nose, and muttered an accusation: "Girl, don't think that I don't know anything when I sleep and die, in fact, I know that the girl can't sleep every night, she wakes up after sleeping for an hour or two, and when she can't sleep, she secretly gets up and goes out, sometimes wandering in the outer yard, sometimes reading the account book in the shop." ”

Ningxia Qing was slightly stunned and speechless. Cuiyu wiped her tears again, and said confidently: "I have always known about the girl, but I don't dare to tell the girl in person, for fear of adding a blockage to the girl's heart, and I don't dare to tell the old lady and the wife, for fear that the girl will be unhappy." I can only hold it in my heart and worry endlessly. ”

Ning Xia Qing sighed, moved and guilty, so he had to say: "Okay, when you go home in a while, you go to the doctor, and I will follow what you said, lie in bed for a few days, eat and sleep well, so it's all right?" ”

"Okay." Jade sobbed from time to time as she honestly popped out a word.

Looking at Cuiyu's silly and honest appearance, Ning Xia Qing smiled bitterly, and then couldn't help yawning, and said, "Don't tell the old lady and the lady what happened just now, otherwise they should be worried." ”

"Hmm." Cuiyu nodded, but said: "I won't say it, but the girl is like this now, her voice is dumb and her face is red, and she will go to say hello to the old lady and the lady in a while, not to mention that the old lady and the wife will definitely see it at a glance, even the second girl can see it." ”

Cuiyu said aggrievedly: "I know that since the death of my master, there have been many people who have been eyeing our family. If they hadn't been thinking about our family property all day long, the girl wouldn't have worked so hard to deal with them. ”