Steward Zhou brought Shen Zhiyuan back to the Shen Mansion.

Mrs. Shen was lying on the couch, with a sigh in her mouth, and at this moment, a person with a bloody face and a lump on her face walked in, and Mrs. Shen was so frightened that she sat up from the bed at once, and before screaming, she recognized that it was her son, and was instantly stunned.

"Mother......" Shen Zhiyuan cried miserably.

"What's wrong? What's going on? How did you get it like this......" Mrs. Shen suddenly cried urgently.

"Mother, my cousin took me to Wanyanfang on Fuqiao Street and called ...... Called a few girls......"

"What?" Mrs. Shen's eyebrows furrowed, but her tone softened again: "What happened later?" How did you end up like this? ”

"When it was time to pay, we found that the purse was missing. Then a man broke in, said that we had robbed the girl he had packed, and scolded us, and looked like he was here to find fault. Of course, I couldn't let him bully, so I scolded him twice, and when he said bad things, I spilled the tea to make him clean up. Unexpectedly, that person also brought a dozen thugs and beat my cousin and me like this......"

Mrs. Shen immediately gritted her teeth: "Who is that person?" How dare you hit you? Doesn't he know that your father is a six-rank official? What a bold man! Wait for your dad to come back and let your dad make the decision for you! ”

Shen Zhiyuan refused to speak, and Huang Yuan on the side whispered: "Madam, I heard Steward Zhou say that that person claimed to be the second son of Deputy Lieutenant Xue's family. ”

"What? Deputy Lieutenant Xue's family? Mrs. Shen's eyes immediately darkened, and even her raised eyebrows drooped.

Shen Zhiyuan lowered his head, and Mrs. Shen was so angry that she wanted to reach out to screw him, but she was reluctant.

And Huang Yuan glanced at Mrs. Shen and then at Shen Zhiyuan.

Mrs. Shen said to Huang Yuan: "If you have anything else, you can say it together." ”

Huang Yuan replied resignedly: "Steward Zhou also said...... It's a big deal......"

"How big?" Mrs. Shen asked in a daze, as if she had expected the answer, her whole face was blue, but there was still a little light in her eyes, and she still seemed to be unwilling, looking forward to hearing the answer she wanted to hear.

Even Huang Yuan showed a somewhat unbearable expression, lowered his head, and said in a very light voice: "I guess...... By this time, the whole county may be aware. ”

"You talk nonsense!" Mrs. Shen drank a lot and wanted to get out of bed to fight the yellow mandarin, but as soon as she got out of bed, her face turned pale and she fainted.

At this moment, Lord Shen hurried back, and he was even wearing an official uniform, obviously running back in a hurry after learning the news.

As soon as he saw Shen Zhiyuan's ghost appearance, Lord Shen was startled at first, and then picked up the window bolt that was not far away and was about to hit it, and he was extremely ruthless, obviously very angry, so angry that he wanted to beat Shen Zhiyuan to death, and shouted angrily while beating: "You ruined yourself, ruined me, and ruined the Shen family!" How can I have you a rebel?! ”

"Daddy, Daddy, spare your life! Mother, save me! Shen Zhiyuan screamed while hiding, and from time to time let out involuntary screams when the wound was touched.

Mrs. Shen was half-dizzy on the couch, and she couldn't get up at all, so she could only stretch her hands weakly and shout distressedly: "Don't fight...... Don't fight......"

The Shen family is full of chickens and dogs, and it is very lively.

The next day, at noon.

Lord Shen said that he was sick and took leave for three days, but in fact, he had no face to go out to meet people. Mrs. Shen was lying on the couch and couldn't get out of bed at all. And just when the whole Shen family was sad and miserable, someone came to report that Ning Yongda had come to the door to withdraw from his relatives, and he also brought a seventh uncle of the Ning family as a witness.

Lord Shen and Mrs. Shen, who struggled to get up, received in the main hall, tossing these days, the Shen family was out of every possible way, exhausted all means, and finally waited for the day when they and the Ning family divorced, but they were not happy at all, and the husband and wife were depressed and pale.

This seventh uncle of the Ning clan has some ability and has some status in the Ning clan. The seventh uncle had studied for a few years when he was young, and although he did not gain fame, he also had a bit of the spirit and character of a literati, and his behavior was slightly different from that of others in the Ning clan.

As soon as the seventh uncle entered the Shen family, he put on a straight face and said to Lord Shen: "Regarding Mrs. Shen's statement that Qing'er should be a concubine, Yongda has already told me, and I am also very shocked in my heart, I can't imagine that the Shen family can do such a thing!" Besides, I've already heard about last night's incident, and the Shen family actually made such a fuss...... Forgive us for not being able to continue this family business! ”

When Lord Shen and Mrs. Shen heard this, they couldn't help but have their faces as black as carbon, but they could only swallow their anger and didn't dare to refute half a sentence. Under the auspices of the seventh uncle, all the things that were destined for marriage were returned, and the marriage was completely blown up. As soon as the matter was done, Ning Yongda and Seventh Uncle Lian turned around and left directly, not even taking a sip of the Shen family's tea from beginning to end.

Lord Shen and Mrs. Shen sat in the main hall for a while, and they had thought about retiring from the Ning family, but now a wish has finally been fulfilled, but there are only mixed tastes in their hearts.

At noon, Ning Xia Qing put on civilian clothes and went to the kitchen, wanting to make some appetizing capers and meat soup noodles. It's been hot recently, and yesterday Mrs. Shen made Cao's anger very much, and Ningxia Qing wanted to make up for Cao's body.

When I arrived at the kitchen, I met Ah Zheng sitting in the yard chopping wood. Ningxia Qing asked, "Have you had lunch?" ”

Ah Zheng didn't raise his head and said, "Not yet, I'll eat it later." ”

At this moment, the cook happened to steam a big steamed bun, and the hot noodle fragrance was sprinkled in the kitchen at noon, and Ning Xia Qing picked up a few steamed buns and prepared to serve them to Ah Zheng, and poured a cup of ginger salt and mint tea, ready to serve it to a piece.

The cook came over and whispered in embarrassment: "Big girl, this ginger, salt and mint tea is for the masters, and the mung bean soup for the subordinates is next to it." ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled and said: "On a hot day, Ah is working under the sun, it's too hard, pour him a cup, you should give him my share." You've been working in the kitchen all day, and it's smoky and hot, so if there's anything left, drink it. ”

The cook rubbed her hands and smiled: "Big girl, you are so nice......

Ningxia Qing smiled politely and brought the food to Ah Zheng, Ah Zheng stretched out his hand and wanted to take it, but Ningxia Qing took the food back at once, and said, "No matter how hungry you are, go wash your hands first and then eat!" ”

Ah Zheng had no choice but to wash his hands, and without waiting for the water in his hands to drain, he took a steamed bun and stuffed it into his mouth in a few bites. Ningxia Qing laughed out loud, it seems that Ah Zheng is really hungry, and she doesn't understand why Ah Zheng is always so able to eat.

Ah Zheng stuffed several steamed buns in a row, only then did he ease up slightly, and then took the cup of ginger, salt and mint tea that Ning Ningqing poured for him, drank it all, and then spoke: "Last night's things were done according to your arrangement, at least, the people in the entire Liu'an County know the good things that guy has done." ”

Ning Xia Qing nodded. Ah Zheng has always been like this, working hard for her, but he will never ask her more.

Ah Zheng continued: "Zhao Xiang'e said, let you not forget to promise her, and said that she wants to see you. ”

"Well, I'll go when I get a chance."

"The cook's cooking is not as delicious as yours."

Ning Xia Qing hurriedly glanced at the kitchen and made sure that the cook didn't hear it, so she lowered her voice and said, "What nonsense? The chef has been crafting for so many years, which one can be compared to my little girl? ”

"Hmm...... But I just think you're making it better. Ah Zheng stared at the last big steamed bun in his hand suspiciously, and there seemed to be some reluctance in his eyes, but he still solved it in twos and threes.

After talking to Ah Zheng, Ning Xia Qing walked to the kitchen and made a bowl of capers and carob broth noodles for Cao's family, the subtle sour taste of the beans and the rich aroma of the broth were mixed together and fermented around the kitchen.

Ning Xia Qing walked out with this bowl of noodles, Ah Zheng was still chopping firewood in the yard, and the firewood beside him was already piled up, but Ah Zheng suddenly looked like a dog attracted by the fragrance, raised his head suddenly, and stared seriously at the bowl of noodles in Ning Ningqing's hand.

Ning Xia Qing noticed Ah Zheng's gaze. In fact, Ah Zheng was born very handsome, a kind of handsome who can't be called soft at all, his eyebrows are so black that they look like two straight up ink marks, but now, the pair of "ink marks" have been completely drooped, and the two eyes under the "ink marks" are staring straight at the face in Ning Ningqing's hand.

Ning Xia Qing seemed to see that there was a non-existent tail wagging happily behind Ah Zheng.

Although Ah Zheng didn't say half a word, his longing eyes stared at Ning Ningqing's hand from the bottom of his heart, like two nails, Ningxia Qing felt that he was about to be nailed, so he had to stop looking at her ruthlessly, and hurriedly walked in front of him with his face ruthless.

She took the bowl of noodles to Cao's room, and at this time, Cao's was still lying on the bed.

Ning Ningqing put the noodle bowl on the table, sat on the edge of Cao's bed, and said gently: "Mother, I heard that you haven't eaten today, this is the capers and carob broth noodles I made for you myself, the most appetizing and replenishing qi, you can eat a little." ”

Cao Shi glanced at Lan Ying and Ai Lu who were standing next to him, and said angrily: "Are you talking too much with the eldest girl?" Doesn't it make the big girl worried? ”

Ning Ningqing helped Cao Shi get up, sat at the table with Cao Shi, and said to Lan Ying and Ai Lu: "You go out first, I'll serve my wife." ”

Cao picked up the chopsticks, his appetite was so angry, in order not to spoil his daughter's interest, he ate a little, but he showed an unexpected expression and asked, "How did your cooking skills become so good?" ”

"If my mother likes it, I can make it for you from time to time."

Cao Shi sighed: "Where am I willing to let you always work in the kitchen?" ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled and said with relief: "It is appropriate for a daughter to be filial to her mother." My mother's body has always been weak and can't stand the pain of summer, so I can make more appetizing things, such as this capers and meat soup noodles, or make some sour and hot radishes as side dishes, and I can also make some osmanthus camellia cakes and put them in my mother's house to make snacks. ”

While listening to Ningxia Qing's chatter, Cao Shi even ate a few bites, and his spirit seemed to be better.

Cao Shi opened his mouth and said, "Qing'er, my mother has something to tell you. ”

Ning Xia Qing looked at Cao Shi and had already guessed seven or eight points in his heart.

"Last night, I discussed with your father for half a night, and the marriage between you and the Shen family...... I just can't go on any longer. Don't blame your mother, it's just that the Shen family is really not a good family. In the future...... If others don't talk about you because of this, don't take it to heart. As for your marriage, don't worry, it's a big deal...... Mother can afford to support you. ”

Ning Xia Qing nodded and asked, "When is my father going to the Shen family to withdraw from his relatives?" ”

"Your father has already found out the marriage letter and tokens, and went to find the seventh uncle as a witness, and it is estimated that he is now on the way back. This matter can't be delayed any longer, for people like the Shen family, I can't let you have anything to do with them anymore. Qing'er, don't blame your mother for mistaking you for life, my mother doesn't want to push you into the fire pit......"

Ning Xia Qing hurriedly comforted: "Mother, don't say that." In fact, I mentioned to my grandmother a long time ago that I wanted to withdraw from the relationship with the Shen family, but I was afraid that you would worry, so I didn't have time to tell you. Rather than let me marry into such a family, I would rather serve my mother for the rest of my life. As for what others will say, I don't care, and my mother doesn't have to care. ”

Ningxia Qing estimated that about last night's incident, Dad will tell his mother when he comes back. At that time, the mother will find that this withdrawal is not a stain on the Ning family, but a nightmare for the Shen family.