Zhong Xi'an focused on the fan in Su Ningxin's hand, "Brother is very good at making fan bones. I only give them to my close friends."
Su Ningxin also looked at the fan, and instantly understood that the eldest son of the Zhong family did have superb fan bone skills, but the official son was not a craftsman after all, so he would definitely not sell it, and would only give it to people with whom he was well connected. close.
If she really had some friendship with the eldest son of the Zhong family, she would definitely help his younger siblings. Unfortunately, the little girl misjudged her identity, and she had not met the eldest son of the Zhong family a few times.
As for the fan in Su Ningxin's hand, it was probably made by the eldest son of the Zhong family. Su Ningxin was not sure about the details.
Because she had collected this fan from the emperor, she was seriously married to the emperor, and it was going to be a second marriage in a blink of an eye. She would not be able to get him, and she was not allowed to share any property.
Su Ningxin estimated that this fan was given to him by the eldest son of the Zhong family when he was the emperor or the fifth prince. It has nothing to do with the relationship. The identity of the prince lies there. It cannot be justified if someone else has a prince but does not.
Thinking again about the discord between the emperor and the Zhong family, it is understandable that the fan was gathering dust in the warehouse.
Zhong Xian seemed to have guessed that Su Ning was thinking of the emperor from the fan. He hesitated for a while and said, "Concubine Chen, you don't have to worry. My brother is very good at martial arts and can protect you."
Just by looking at the little girl's eyes, Su Ningxin guessed that she must have misunderstood. Meeting under such circumstances, she must have thought that she had escaped from the palace.
After all, the news of Concubine Chen's death from illness was known to the whole world, and it was no secret that the queen was the only one left in the harem. When thinking about it, it is easy to think of what means Su Ningxin used to escape persecution, and then fled far away to the border where information was not available. Come.
Su Ningxin did not explain. There were too many secrets involved in these matters and it was difficult to explain. She just warned, "From now on, you can just call me Young Master. You are not allowed to call me Concubine Chen."
Zhong Xian smiled with understanding, "Don't worry, I understand."
Place the bought people in the yard and let Zhong Xiyan manage them. He is good at it and has several Zhong family soldiers under his command, so there is no need to worry about not being able to control them.
As for Zhong Xian, he was brought back to the Su family. Firstly, it was inconvenient for a little girl to live with so many men. Secondly, she could be used to contain Zhong Xiyan to prevent him from having any other thoughts.
Su Ningxin has always been fully prepared when doing things. At least she has never tested human nature, such as whether loyalty, gratitude, etc. are more important than interests. She doesn't want to be stabbed in the back.
Naturally, Zhong Xian would not appear in the Su Mansion out of thin air. Instead, he asked Shuanghua to take her back to the Mansion and work as a maid in Tinghua Xiaozhu.
Su Ningxin made up a story. Shuanghua went out to buy candied fruits for Su Ningxin, and then happened to meet Xiao An. Xiao An was the daughter of a farmer near Yingmei'an, and she ended up here after a disaster in Fenzhou. Seeing that it was an old acquaintance, Shuanghua couldn't bear to have her wandering around, so she brought her back.
Now the three ladies in the Su Mansion are very happy, Aunt Zhao and Su Lanxin are bedridden, and the other aunts and concubines are trembling with fear. Naturally, no one will care about such a trivial matter as the addition of a maid in Su Ningxin's yard.
Zhong Xian adapted to the environment very well. Although he was confused as to why Concubine Chen became the eldest daughter of the Marquis Xuanning Mansion, he was smart enough not to ask any more questions.
Su Ningxin returned to the yard and changed her clothes, then asked Shuanghua to find someone to keep an eye on the door. When Master Su San came back, she asked him to come back here.
Although Mr. Su San is still quite cunning, Su Ningxin still wants to reveal some information to him, so as not to capsize the boat in the gutter and be dragged into the water. It would be better if he could get some credit for this matter.
It didn't take long for Mr. Su San to arrive at Tinghua Xiaozhu. He was not surprised at all when he saw Su Ningxin, who was wearing a dress with brocade embroidery and camellia leaves, sitting at the table and eating white fungus soup leisurely.
They tacitly knew that Su Ningxin was pretending to be ill. Su Ningxin wanted to be clean, but Mr. Su San was afraid that if the people in the backyard didn't have the foresight to mess with this ancestor again, she would kill him without anyone noticing. Even the emperor was afraid How could he stop things that were beyond his control, so he acquiesced to Su Ningxin pretending to be sick in his yard.
Su Ningxin didn't mince words with him, and went straight to the point, "Who did dad meet today?"
Mr. Su San didn't say anything, he just looked at Su Ningxin in surprise.
Su Ningxin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad. I'm not interested in your whereabouts, and I don't have anyone to follow you. Since I have taken over the identity of Su Ningxin, I will not harm the Su family."
"How did you know?" Mr. Su San couldn't help but ask.
Su Ningxin did not answer, but talked about another matter, "There is a problem in the Tea Transportation Department, and the problem is not small. The emperor has sent people over to investigate secretly. Dad, you should stay away from the people in the Tea Transportation Department. It’s better, lest you accidentally become a fish in the pond.”
Mr. Su San's face was uncertain, which showed that he had thought of a lot in just a moment. Finally, Mr. Su San said respectfully, "Thank you for reminding me, Madam."
"You don't have to be polite, family." Su Ningxin agreed lightly.
Mr. Su San came out of Tinghua Xiaozhu, and his thoughts were still racing all the way back to the study. He thought about a lot, but the most important things were two points.
First, what Su Ningxin said should be true. The Chayun Division is probably going to be turned upside down. At this time, he should hide as far away as possible.
Second, Concubine Chen still has connections with the capital. Whether the emperor has given her instructions to change her identity to achieve a certain purpose, or her influence has penetrated into the emperor's people, she is someone who cannot be messed with.
At this time, Su Ningxin didn't know that her casual words made Mr. Su San think so much. She said that she was from the emperor just to make Mr. Su pay enough attention and not take it seriously.
After Mr. Su San left, Su Ningxin rummaged through her makeup box. There were many poisons and antidotes that she used when she was a secret guard. There might be a thrilling tea-stealing operation tomorrow, so it was better to be prepared. .
Even if the tea theft went smoothly, she would still find an opportunity to give Ji Chu a bottle. She was very vindictive, and she would not expose Ji Chu's scheme against her so lightly last time.
The next day, Su Ningxin and Shuangbai got up early as usual, went outside to have a delicious meal of steamed dumplings, and then went to the Chamber of Commerce to wait to see what plan Ji Chuneng would discuss with her.
Chu Jihan calculated the available manpower yesterday. Although there were not many manpower, it should be enough to steal some tea. After all, it was stealing rather than robbing. Too many people would make it easier to be exposed.
The more Chu Jihan thought about it, the more he realized that the plan to steal half of the tea was really a brilliant one. It was both damaging and immediately effective. He walked into the main hall refreshed and immediately heard the sentence,
[I'm in a good mood. I specially prepared Chihuo Powder for you, which will make your face look full of bumps and you won't even have to disguise yourself.]
Chu Jihan: "..."
(End of chapter)