dognovel Chapter 1030 The Two Are Different
Chapter 1030 The Two Are Different
The morning light breaks through the clouds, snow falls on the deep lake of Xu Mansion, and the distant mountains and flowing clouds are reflected, clear, solitary and noble.
Ning Jiewei got up early and packed her husband's luggage herself.
"Before daybreak, the Emperor summoned you to the palace. Fearing you were in danger, I was so frightened I couldn't sleep. Lying in bed, I thought about everything that might happen."
"Who would have thought that the Emperor ordered you to set off immediately to protect Lord Zhuang."
"How strange! Why did the Emperor suddenly come up with the idea of asking you to go find Master Zhuang?"
The matter was of great importance, and Xu Mingqian initially lied, fearing that there might be eavesdroppers.
"How can you and I guess the emperor's intentions? Madam, please do not neglect the etiquette and rules."
Then, he lowered his voice, leaned close to his wife's ear, and whispered his answer.
"Ning Cangmo has repeatedly suggested that Lord Zhuang's identity is in doubt. I request that Lord Zhuang be summoned back to the capital and placed under siege at the Zhuang Mansion."
"The Emperor initially became suspicious and decided to recall Lord Zhuang. However, he soon changed his mind and said he would arrange for one of his subjects to go out and reunite with Lord Zhuang to protect him."
"They say they are protecting him, but in fact they are just monitoring him."
"Last night, the Emperor ordered Lord An, the Copper Affairs Minister, to depart immediately. This morning, the Emperor recalled Lord An and changed his order, ordering me to go."
"I think it must be Mr. Zhou who secretly plotted against Ning Cangmo and ultimately won."
Ning Jiewei lowered her voice.
"Fortunately, Mr. Zhou is resourceful."
"Lord Zhuang is on this journey to find Prince Zhengxian. If Lord An were to pursue him and reunite with him, the matter would surely be exposed."
Xu Mingqian's discussion.
"Master Zhuang is very resourceful. Lord An may not be able to see the flaws if he goes there."
"However, there are always unexpected events."
"Perhaps, Mr. Zhou, seeking safety, devised a plan to foil Ning Cangmo's plan."
Ning Jiewei frowned with anger.
"Humph."
"First, he kidnapped my third sister and nearly caused her to lose her virginity in the Danbo Mansion. I haven't even settled the score with him yet. Now, he's plotting to murder Master Zhuang. Ning Cangmo is incredibly despicable."
"Later, I will go back to the Ning Mansion, find Aunt Pan, and settle the accounts with Ning Cangmo!"
Xu Mingqian gave sincere advice.
"Madam, please don't be impulsive."
"He is highly strategic and extremely difficult to deal with."
Ning Jiewei is very confident.
"Master, don't worry."
"I've been thinking about this for a while now and have come up with a perfect plan. I'm sure I can defeat him in one fell swoop."
Just hearing this, Xu Mingqian felt nervous.
"Madam, can't you just stay in the house and not provoke him?"
Ning Jiewei is stubborn.
"No."
"He who bullies my third sister is my enemy. I must teach that villain a lesson on my third sister's behalf."
There was nothing Xu Mingqian could do about his wife, so he had to make a proposal.
"Or, can you ask Third Aunt to accompany you to deal with Ning Cangmo together?"
Ning Jiewei spoke sternly and decisively.
"No."
"I'm seeking justice for my third sister, but I have to ask her for help. How can that be justified?"
"Master, please don't meddle in other people's business. I know what to do."
Xu Mingqian scowled.
"I'm worried something might happen to you."
Ning Jiewei was unhappy.
"Are you saying that I am not as good as Ning Cangmo?"
Xu Mingqian sighed helplessly.
"Alas, no."
"How can you interpret it that way? I'm really worried about your safety."
Ning Jiewei is proud.
"I have a lot of experience fighting big brothers. Even if I've been defeated before, it's never been a crushing defeat."
"Master, you are really worrying for no reason."
Xu Mingqian reasoned.
"Yue Huang is your biological brother. How can he be compared with Ning Cangmo? They are completely different."
Ning Jiewei retorted.
"They all have no sympathy for my sister. They are cruel and ruthless, and their minds are deep. There is no difference."
Without giving the master a chance to speak, she packed her things, locked the wooden box, and handed it over to him.
"Okay, okay, stop talking."
"The emperor's order cannot be disobeyed, Master, please leave immediately."
Xu Mingqian warned.
"You must be careful."
Ning Jiewei was perfunctory.
"I know, I'll be careful."
After bidding farewell to the master, Ning Jiewei washed and dressed, had breakfast, informed her father-in-law of her return, got on the carriage, and went to the Ning Mansion.
When she arrived at the gate of Ning Mansion, she met Qiu Bi. Ning Jiewei smiled sweetly and waved to greet her.
"Master Gao."
Qiu Bi looked up, walked over quickly and saluted.
"I wish Madam Mei good health."
Ning Jiewei hurried to help.
"Don't be like this, Mr. Gao."
"Before, when I met you as a noble lady, I was always reluctant to perform formalities. Now, when you meet me, you don't have to be polite."
"We are good friends, so we should treat each other as equals."
Qiu Bi stood up and smiled back.
"Yes."
"Madam Xie Mei."
Ning Jiewei held her arm, and they were very close.
"Why are you back to Ning Mansion? Does Third Sister have something to tell you?"
Qiu Bi answered.
"I'm on leave. I haven't seen the princess today. My visit to the Ning Mansion is not for official business."
"Lord Lan sent someone to invite me over for tea and a chat."
Ning Jiewei took her inside.
"I'm here to look for Aunt Pan. They live together in Wangyouju, so we're on the same route."
"Let's go."
Qiu Bi stopped in her tracks.
"Madam, you are a junior. I want to see Aunt Pan without waiting for the servants to inform me. Do you have permission?"
Ning Jiewei is arrogant.
"Why all the formalities? I won't wait."
"It's very cold outside. Let's go inside and warm up."
Qiu Bi couldn't refuse the lady's order, both emotionally and logically, so she went with her to Wangyouju.
The plot against Ning Cangmo will not be accomplished overnight. Ning Jiewei is not in a hurry to do her own thing. She accompanies Qiu Bi to visit Lan Tong first.
When Madam Mei arrived, unexpectedly, Lan Tong was waiting in the front yard of her residence to greet them.
"I wish Madam Mei good health."
"I wish you all the best, Master Gao."
Ning Jiewei helped her up.
"Village Master, please stand up."
Lan Tong made way and gestured for someone to come in.
"Warm tea and snacks are ready in the room. I apologize for the poor hospitality."
"You two, please come in and take a seat."
The three of them sat down, and Lan Tong explained the reason for the invitation.
"I have a letter. Please pass it to the princess, Master Gao."
Qiu Bi understood clearly.
"You said you wanted to chat over tea, so I thought we were just friends getting together. I didn't expect you were here to pass on a message."
"Oh, every time you pass on a message, the reasons you use are different, and every time you say it, it's so sincere that I believe it without exception."
"The village chief is so smart and wise that I feel ashamed of myself."
Lan Tong lowered her eyes in shame and complimented him kindly.
"A tall man is too modest."
"I will do my best to gather information about the Ning Mansion for the princess, and I won't be careless in the slightest."
"If it were Master Gao who was entrusted with this mission, he would definitely do a better job than me."
Qiu Bi was pleased and smiled with her hands covering her lips.
"You are too modest."
"Where is the letter? Give it to me."
Lan Tong ordered her personal maid.
"Chan'er, gain your trust and become friends with Master Gao."
Yi Chan responded, took out a letter as instructed, and presented it respectfully.
Qiu Bi was about to take the letter when Lan Tong hurriedly stopped her.
"Master Gao, please slow down!"
She got up from her seat, took two steps closer, took a look at the envelope, and then turned around and scolded Chan'er.
"You fool, you've got the wrong drawer. This isn't the letter I'm talking about!"
She pretended to snatch the letter, and intentionally or unintentionally let Qiu Bi see the words on the envelope.
Qiu Bi was curious, took a look, and was suddenly startled.
"To my beloved Lin Mu?!"