After a while, the official brought Ning Feng's horse and brought Ning Yue's clothes to return by the way. Remembering that she hadn't cleaned up for many days, for fear of soiling the velvet jacket given by An Ruiqi, Ning Yue didn't reach out to pick it up. Ning Feng saw her thoughts, so he stepped forward to thank the official and accepted it on her behalf. After helping Ning Yue onto the horse, Ning Feng held the reins in his hand and walked side by side with the war dragon to Ning Mansion.

The subordinates of the Ning Mansion had just recovered from the commotion of Ning Xue's return to the mansion, and now they suddenly saw Ning Yue appear, followed by a strange man with a handsome figure and eyes like blades, but his face was full of ash, and his uneasy heart was suspended again. At this time, the verdict of the murder case had not yet reached the Ning Mansion, and if it weren't for Ning Feng leading the way, everyone would inevitably suspect that Ning Yue, who should have been on death row, would escape from prison again. No wonder they are like frightened birds, it is true that since Duan Ming's murder occurred, everyone has not lived in peace for half a day, especially after Ning Yue's whereabouts are unknown, the government is even more closely watching Ning Mansion, and they will come to the door to check every now and then, making people in the mansion panic all day long. Many people have the idea of going, but they are afraid that they will be misunderstood that they have a ghost in their hearts, so they have to escape under the pretext, so they have to stay and endure silently. Sensing that the servants and maids who had worked with him for many years were all frightened when they saw him, lest they would not be able to dodge, but they were whispering in the dark and talking endlessly, Ning Yue felt unspeakably uncomfortable. She secretly quickened her pace, wanting to hide in her room as soon as possible, so that she would not have to face their contempt and malice. For as long as she can remember, she has been subjected to the vicious words of the people around her, intentionally or unintentionally, whether it is mocking her mother's husband who seduces her young lady, or saying that she is shameless and dares to accept the care of the second lady. She thought she was used to it and wouldn't take it to heart, but now that she had returned to her old place, she found that she had never been unaware of these gossip. There is nothing wrong with her mother, if she really likes the master, she will never do anything to ruin his future, if she has never liked him, she will not provoke him. Knowing that the second lady had hidden the incense, Ning Yue finally understood why her mother became pregnant with her soon after the second lady became pregnant, and the battle in the high-ranking family has always been so unscrupulous. Until the end, my mother didn't complain to me for more than half a sentence, which shows that she has forgiven the second lady. After all, the second lady is kind to her, and she has taken great care of me all these years, who owes whom, and who can calculate it?

In the past, the courtyard was full of flowers and lush vegetation, but now everywhere you look, there is a withered and cold image of flowers and leaves. Due to the neglect of care, the thick snow on the ground is mixed with dust and dirt, and it is very uncomfortable to step on the wet and cold sticky feet. The leafy peach blossom tree in my memory, after being attacked by wind and snow again and again, broke a dead branch, and only a few branches remained on the thick trunk. Ning Yue looked around the peach blossom tree, and the light in her eyes gradually dimmed. At this time of year, this peach blossom tree always sprouts new shoots, but now it is ...... Could it be that it is already dead? Thinking of the laughter and affection shrouded in the shade of the trees in the past, Ning Yue couldn't help but burst into tears. If the tree is gone, will the love between them also disappear? Whether it is him or the second miss, they will never treat me like before again...... There's no going back...... Seeing that she was stopped, the war dragon looked preoccupied, as if he had a lot of nostalgia for this bare tree, so he jumped onto the tree and brushed away the snow that pressed on the branches one by one. Then he flew down, picked her up and jumped to a thick branch to stand firm, pointed to a little green on the branch, and smiled lightly. The leaf buds with large rice grains seem to condense the greenery of the courtyard, which is extremely dense and bright, and looks full of vitality under the reflection of golden light. Ning Yue wiped away her tears and smiled.

After Ning Feng took care of everything, he called Ning Yue back to the room to freshen up, and he beckoned Zhan Long to the side hall for tea. Not long ago, the prefect sent someone to explain the whole story of the murder to Ning Zhenhai, but in the blink of an eye, someone inquired about the matter clearly, and said it to everyone. As a result, people changed their words and began to ridicule Ning Yue for being wronged and wronged. If she lived in the same room with the other maids, how could she be implicated? It's only to blame her for not being able to do anything, wishful thinking, thinking that she can become the third lady one day, but she doesn't care about her life or death. It wasn't that Zhan Long hadn't heard their cynicism at Ning Yue before, but because of Ning Yue's presence, it was not easy to attack, but now he had no scruples, and was about to teach a lesson, but he was shocked by Ning Feng's roar. "Who dares to say that Xiao Yue is not half a sentence, and he will receive thirty canes by himself!" The subordinates had never seen the gentle Ning Feng angry, and they were all frightened, and they immediately dispersed, but they also escaped. The war dragon retracted his internal strength, and looked coldly at the good deeds who fled in the wilderness, with murderous intent hidden in his eyes.

"They are both hard-working people with Xiao Yue, they should know her suffering, I really don't know how they can be ruthless to hurt people......" After speaking, Ning Feng sighed.

"What's so strange about gloating and falling into the well?" War Dragon chuckled and replied disapprovingly.

Ning Feng originally thought that Ning Yue had a second lady to take care of her in Ning Mansion, so she would not be bullied, and she didn't want her to live so miserably, no wonder she didn't listen to his advice, she had to go. originally thought that as long as the mother and daughter moved out of Ningfu, they would be able to regain their lives, but in the end, the Yu Lu, who had been saved for many years, did not have a timely word of care and protection. I'm so ashamed to be a brother! Thinking of this, Ning Feng blamed himself.

The two came to the side hall and sat down, and after a while, a maid served fragrant tea. Ning Feng looked at the war dragon who was leisurely drinking tea, and stopped talking, with a little worry in his eyes. War Dragon felt strange and asked with his eyes. Just when Ning Feng hesitated, Ning Zhenhai's figure appeared outside the door.

Seeing that Ning Zhenhai turned around and wanted to leave, Ning Feng hurriedly got up and shouted, "Father, please stay." ”

Hearing this, Ning Zhenhai hesitated for a moment before walking slowly. "Who is this?" Ning Zhenhai glanced at the gray-faced war dragon, and instead of being unhappy, he felt that this person was a little familiar, and he couldn't help but be a little puzzled. Judging by his bearing, he is by no means comparable to a person in the market, and he must have deliberately concealed his identity when he dressed up like this. Ning Zhenhai pondered and meditated, but after all, he couldn't think of where he had seen him, so he had to give up.

"He is Xiaoyue's benefactor." Ning Feng knew that Ning Zhenhai disdained to associate with people in the rivers and lakes, so he did not mention Qingfeng Cottage.

"Oh......" Ning Zhenhai saw that the war dragon was always sitting proudly, without the slightest intention of saluting him, and he couldn't help but be a little embarrassed. But when he was shocked to realize that Zhan Long's deep and cold eyes were very similar to the emperor, a trace of cowardice rose inexplicably in his heart. "Distinguished guests come to the house, good entertainment." After speaking, Ning Zhenhai walked away.

"Father probably heard that Xiaoyue has returned home, so he came to see her." Ning Feng smiled bitterly after returning to his seat. "It's a pity that I didn't meet it."

"If you want to see it, how can you not see it." War Dragon replied coldly.

"There is too much helplessness in this world, and it is not possible to change it if you have the heart." Ning Feng stared at the tea leaves slowly unfolding in the cup, and the worry in his eyes became even stronger.

Zhan Long immediately understood the deep meaning of Ning Feng's words, was silent for a long time, and replied: "Brother Ning, don't worry, it's not something I can get, I will never force it." ”

Ning Feng smiled gently after hearing this, and said, "I hope Xiaoyue is also as open-minded as a big master." Then, she might be able to grasp this close relationship.

Ning Feng ordered someone to simply tidy up Ning Yue's room, and prepared a bucket of hot water for her, Ning Yue was very grateful when she saw it. After a hurried shower and change, she began to organize her belongings. Except for a few embroideries left to her by her mother, Ning Yue couldn't think of anything else that belonged to her, so she casually packed a few sets of clothes and went to the side hall to meet Zhan Long. Seeing that the two were talking happily, Ning Yue gently walked to the side of Zhan Long, and quietly took out a silk handkerchief, wanting to wipe the dust off his face for him.

Seeing this, Zhan Long raised his hand to clasp her hand, and smiled meaningfully: "Keep it, it's still useful." ”

Ning Yue nodded shyly, two scarlets floating on her face.

"Xiaoyue, come and sit, eldest brother has something to say to you." Ning Feng waved to the entourage outside the door, and the entourage immediately stepped forward quickly, placing the two palm-sized boxes in his hands on the wooden table beside Ning Feng.

"Open it and take a look." Ning Feng said with a smile, as if there was anticipation in his tone.

Ning Yue recognized that the brocade box with pale pink brocade as the face and golden peach blossoms embroidered on it belonged to Ning Xue, and was stunned. Ning Feng saw her staring at the brocade box silently, so he reached out and opened it. I saw several pieces of jewelry placed on the red silk cloth in the box, each of which was finely worked, and it was a rare high-quality. Just like the crested golden hairpin, the pearl of the East China Sea on it is round and flawless, and the ruby decorated with phoenix eyes and phoenix tail is crystal clear, shining in the sun, which is very beautiful. Several pairs of pearl hairpins, a pair of pearl earrings and a gold necklace encrusted with rubies are dazzling with the crested golden hairpins. Looking at the valuable things in front of her, Ning Yue was a little overwhelmed.

"Cher said she was going to give them to you, hoping that you could wear the scenery to get married on your big wedding day." Ning Feng looked at Ning Yue dotingly, and continued: "Xue'er knows that you hate her in your heart, and you don't want to see her again, so she asked me to hand her over on your behalf. This is her favorite, and now she is willing to part with love, Xiaoyue, you can't refuse. Seeing Ning Yue's eyes full of tears and pursing her lips and not replying, Ning Feng thought that she was unwilling to forgive Ning Xue, so she persuaded again: "Maybe you two sisters will never see each other again, so you should leave a thought." ”

"Big brother...... Thank you, Miss Two, for me...... She is good to me, I will never forget it for the rest of my life......" Mo said that in the past, Ning Xue was kind to her and helped her protect her in times of danger, that is, after she was imprisoned, only Ning Xue was willing to come to visit at all costs, just this one, no matter how much Ning Xue had, she could ignore her past suspicions.

Ning Feng smiled with satisfaction, and then said: "This is given to you by the eldest brother, although it is not as ingenious as Xue'er's thoughts, but it is also sincere, I hope Xiaoyue will not dislike it." ”

Ning Yue thanked him, and opened the simple and unpretentious Nanmu box, which contained a stack of silver tickets, and roughly counted them, there were as many as 300,000 taels. "Big brother, this is ......"

"Xiao Yueke still remembers that the eldest brother said that he would buy you a house in the capital. Now that you are leaving, if I give you a house that I am afraid that it will be useless, it is better to give you two taels of silver in case of emergency. To borrow Xue'er's words, this can be regarded as the dowry given to you by the eldest brother. Ning Feng grinned toothily and dispelled the dullness of the room.

"Big brother...... I ......" Ning Yue's voice choked, and she couldn't speak for a while.

"Xiaoyue, it's really not worth it to hurt the brother-sister relationship between the three of us for the grievances and grievances of my father. When you are relieved, you will come back to meet us, and the eldest brother is waiting for you. Ning Feng gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Ning Yue's eyes, and his tone became more and more gentle.

Ning Yue stretched out her hands to hold Ning Feng's hand, and replied softly, "Good ......"