Ning Xue and her entourage returned to the Yiyuan Marquis's estate.
Arrived at the main house, the kang was warm and cozy.
Madam Ning and her guards had helped Ning Xue onto the kang, and now she came over herself, covering him with a thin quilt, and asked: "You've been traveling through snow; are your legs sore?"
As she spoke, she was about to cry again.
Ning Xue used to be annoyed by her like this.
Always crying at the slightest thing and having no opinion of one's own.
Nowadays, there are so many concubines, but only this old wife's tears are the most sincere.
"Sitting... sedan chair back and forth... where did the snow pass?" Ning Xuan's tongue was dry, speaking with difficulty, but still answered his old wife.
Madam Ning wiped away her tears, with a joyful smile on her face.
Ning Xiang also stayed behind.
The others dispersed separately.
In a moment, the maid came in and said that several aunts and other young ladies and gentlemen had come to see Master Hou.
Ning Xiang's eyes widened and she said: "Father just came back from outside, he is resting. Let them all go back, filial piety is not about this."
Having said that, she suddenly remembered her father was still sitting on the kang and turned back to scold her for being too presumptuous.
Can he still scold now?
Ning Xiang suddenly smiled in her heart.
She turned back and asked Ning Xue: "Dad, I chased them away." Although she knew that Ning Xue was no longer scary, her heart still had a few points of apprehension.
If she had spoken like that in front of Ning Yu before, Ning Yu's teacup would have been smashed over.
Ning Xue nodded slightly.
Ning Xiang's heart was slightly surprised, and then she was overjoyed.
She went out and loudly scolded her stepmother, stepbrother and stepsister, treating them like servants.
Ning Xiang never considered them as one family.
If it weren't for her father being deceived by them and her mother being timid and useless, Ning Xiang would have driven this group of freeloaders out long ago.
It's annoying just by looking at it!
Everyone knew she was sent out to scold, and even if they were angry in their hearts, they didn't dare talk back. They all went outside and gave Ning Yu a bow before getting up to take their leave.
Ning Xiang let out a breath and returned to the inner room with a somewhat complacent expression.
Look at Father on the kang, delighted and hastily put away, saying: "Dad, I've let them all go."
Ning Yu heard Ning Xiang's scolding from inside.
His tongue is rough, but his ears are not deaf.
He originally wanted to say something, but in the end, he just nodded.
Since he fell ill, the family's concubines and children, except for his old wife, all pretended to care about him while actually thinking about how to divide his property after his death.
After Ning Er recovered from her illness, she felt more open-minded and understood people better.
Even Ning Xiang's filial piety had a hint of ulterior motive.
She didn't wish for her father's death, she just wanted him to mind his own business. She was a fierce person who strictly disciplined the brothers and sisters at home, making up for the grievances of the past.
And the aunts all wanted to know what Ning Xue had left for them and their children.
"......go back......go back." Ning Xuan said to Ning Huan.
Ning Xiang also wanted to get closer to her father in order to gain an advantage over others.
She was somewhat reluctant.
She stood still and said, "Father, let your daughter serve you here." As she spoke, tears fell.
Ning's eyelids slightly closed.
Madam Ning hastily said: "You go quickly! Your father is tired and needs to rest for a while! Your filial piety isn't about this!"
Ning Xiang sighed inwardly.
She is of no help at all.
Ning Xiang didn't dare to persist anymore. She stood up and paid her respects to her father, wanting to leave.
"Xiang Jie..." Ning Xuan suddenly spoke up.
Ning Xiang hurriedly turned around and softly said "yes", then called out "Dad".
"...you... you go call San... San Ayi and... and Luo Guan Shi to come..." Ning Yu said slowly.
Ning Xiang's face changed slightly.
In this house, she was most afraid of Third Aunt.
Her elder brother Ning Xi was the eldest son. The third aunt gave birth to a second son, who was more favored when he was young than Mrs. Ning. There were many things in this house that Mrs. Ning couldn't handle, and they were all helped by the third aunt.
Ning Yu's seal is said to have been handed over to Third Aunt for safekeeping.
Third Aunt was always elegant and refined, even more so than Ning's mother, Mrs. Ning. Every time Ning saw Third Aunt, she would try to find something to do, but the other woman remained calm and unruffled.
Now San Yiniang is also nearly forty years old.
Ning Yu had not rested in Mrs. Ning's room for several years, but every month she would go to San Niang's place and rest there for three to five days.
This amount is enough to overwhelm Mrs. Ning.
What is she doing here at this moment?
Ning Xiang's hand was a bit tight.
Ning Xue stared at her tightly.
She didn't dare say anything and turned away.
In a moment, Third Aunt and Old Man Luo arrived.
Luo Guanshi is the general manager of the outer courtyard of Yiyuanhou Fu. Ning Xiang herself did not manage things, and handed over all the miscellaneous affairs to Luo General Manager.
Lu Zongguan was a prostitute's child, unknown who his biological father is. Since childhood, he mixed in brothels and casinos, eating food from all households, wearing clothes from all households. Once stole something, almost got beaten to death by street thugs.
Ning E picked him up and brought him back, changed his household registration, changed his name, and took him as a personal attendant.
Later, when Ning Yu became the master of the house, Luo Zongguan took charge of the outer courtyard of the Ning family.
He is most loyal and dedicated.
Third Aunt was a woman in her forties, with skin as fair as snow, although there were some crow's feet around her eyes, but her charm had not diminished from her youth.
As soon as she entered the door, her eyes were wet and big teardrops fell down.
Ning Xue looked at him, but somehow couldn't feel the sourness in his eyes. It was as if her tears were worthless.
Mrs. Ning's crying always made his heart ache terribly.
Perhaps it was his own life, he spoiled San Niang very much, without feeling guilty; while being full of guilt towards his old wife?
"...my seal...you take it out and give it to Madam..." Ning Yu said, then looked at Luo Zongguan, "You go get it."
Ning Xiang heard this and was overjoyed to the point of tears.
It turns out... it turns out Father has come to his senses and is no longer under this woman's spell, wanting to take back the seal and return it to Mother.
Even if Father had suddenly passed away, Third Aunt could only follow the other aunts and let Mother handle everything.
At that time, Ning Xiang will make them look good one by one.
Third Aunt heard this and her crying subsided slightly.
And then, tears could no longer fall.
She glanced at Ning Xue.
Ning Xue's eyes widened, with a warning in her gaze.
Third Aunt knelt down and said yes.
Luo Zongguan also nodded in agreement and followed San Niang out of the main courtyard.
Third Aunt cried to Luo Zongguan, "The young master is so ill, I'm afraid he's lost his mind. I remember the young master always said that Madame has a timid and gentle nature, and her ears are soft, if the seal is given to her, even the servants in the house can deceive her... You are the first person by the young master's side, you should advise him..."
Lu said indifferently: "Whatever Master Hou instructs, Auntie will follow!"
Shut down all of Third Aunt's words and sent them back to her.
In this mansion, General Luo only has a soft spot for Ning Xue, and he doesn't care about anyone else. He's cold-faced and cold-hearted.
The third aunt tried and found it was no use, so she didn't say anything more.
Let's wait for Master Hou to recover in three to five months. Once he's fully recovered, he won't be able to leave her side. At that time, just say a few nice words and things will return to normal. Why bother making trouble while Master Hou is ill and risk losing his favor?
At this time, the more others are arrogant, the more Third Aunt should be gentle and virtuous.
She didn't say another word and handed the seal over to General Luo.
Luo Zongguan took it back home and handed it over to Mrs. Ning.
Ning Yu's hands trembled as she grasped Ning's wife's hand: "......you take care of it......I......if I'm gone......in this family, you and Xi Ge'er will be in charge..."
Madam Ning threw down the seal and burst into tears: "If Master Hou is gone, I'll go too! I don't want this household!"
Ning Xiang was beside herself with rage, almost to the point of vomiting blood.
Mom, can't you just be clear-headed for once in your life?
You shouldn't just think of yourself, but also for your elder brother, me and Sixth Brother!
Lu Zongguan watched from the side, this cold-faced and cold-hearted man's eyes flickered slightly.
He was moved by Mrs. Ning.
The Marquis Ning has many wives and concubines, but only Madame Ning is content with her simple life.
How could Ning Yu not be moved?
He saw Mrs. Ning crying again and said to his daughter standing on the ground: "...... Help your mother pick it up....."
Ning Xiang was overjoyed in her heart, but she also understood her father's thoughts.
She also knelt down and cried: "Dad, if you go, we'll follow too. What's the use of this thing?"
The mother and daughter cried together.
Finally, it was Ning Xiang who helped Mrs. Ning clean up.
The next day, Ning Yu thought of the four childless aunts in the mansion who were also an eyesore, so it was better to send them away.
Mrs. Ning naturally disagreed: "Yu Qing's family has many wives and concubines. You're fine, why did you drive people away? If this is for your sake, how can it be good? It's not that we can't afford to raise them..."
Ning Yu felt more and more that his wife was of noble character.
She is not just weak, but also has a kind and compassionate heart.
Ning Yu was supposed to be dead for sure, but he managed to regain half his life. Who knows if it wasn't the heavens watching over Mrs. Ning?
He became more and more respectful of Mrs. Ning in his heart.
In the past, I didn't like her weak and useless personality, but now I think it's precious.
Also thinking of this illness, its cause is indulging in desires without restraint.
Those aunties in the mansion were his objects of lust.
Those people became even more hateful.
The aunts and the younger sisters came to pay their respects, but he refused to see any of them. His mind also became calm, every day listening to Mrs. Ning talk about trivial matters, sometimes reciting Buddhist scriptures, sometimes reading books.
Ning Xue felt that in this life, it was only now that he had truly found peace and tranquility.
He would rather have this leg disabled and spend his days quietly until he dies.
The red flowers and green willows outside suddenly became meaningless.
I was so angry and then heard about what my mother did, I almost vomited blood.
What a great opportunity it is to drive out those slatterns. What right do they have to stay in the mansion and enjoy good food and drink?
Her mother was the most virtuous and kind-hearted person in this world!
Ning Xiang felt that her mother was beyond salvation, and she could only rely on herself.
The days passed slowly and it was already October 20th.
Ning's right leg is now immobile, but her hands are becoming increasingly agile, and her tongue is also becoming more nimble.
He can speak normally and also walk slowly with a cane in the house for a few steps.
Early in the morning, Mrs. Ning supported him, walking from the inner room to the eastern wing, and then to the main hall.
The little servant outside suddenly came in and reported: "Master Hou, Young Master has returned from Luozhou!"
Ning Xue was slightly surprised.
The son was serving as a commander in the Luoyang Wangfu of Luzhou, Anhui, how did he suddenly return?
Luoyang Wang is still in the capital, what about the military affairs of Luozhou?
Ning Xun's heart was slightly uneasy.
Madam Ning burst into tears: "Quickly, quickly invite him in!"
She hasn't seen her son for almost five years and has been longing for him so much that her eyes are dim!
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