Chapter 131: No Partiality
After the brother and sister finished their lunch, Ning Xuanfeng arranged a carriage to take Ning Jiewei to Yuexi Mansion.
He hired another carriage, returned to the manor, and came to Sishaoju.
Si Shao Ju was Fang Zhixuan's residence. He named it because he was afraid that he would forget Zhuang Shao in the secret room. Later, their friendship became stronger, so he kept using the name.
Ning Xuanfeng found a secluded place, leaned over gently, and began to eavesdrop.
It just so happens that both my father-in-law and my mother-in-law are here.
At first, they chatted about daily life and didn't talk about him.
Until my mother-in-law Chu Lantong picked up a piece of unfinished sewing clothes,
Fang Zhixuan mentioned his son-in-law and asked in confusion, "Two days ago, didn't you already make clothes for Wei'er and Rui'er? Normally, it should be Hui'er's turn next, but I see, why are they still men's clothes?"
Chu Lantong did not answer. She put down her needle and thread, raised her clothes to gesture, and asked with a smile.
"Look, whose figure does this look like?"
Fang Zhixuan didn't recognize it at first and thought about it for a long time.
"It doesn't look like the size of two sons."
"Is it made for me?"
"You made my clothes before returning to Beijing. Why are you making them again?"
As I said this, I thought about it a little more and began to misunderstand.
"Are you blaming me for not wearing it often enough?"
"I've always been reluctant to wear the new clothes you made. I have to wait until they're old before I wear them often. Have you forgotten?"
Chu Lantong listened to him patiently and then explained.
"I didn't mean that."
"This is for Feng'er."
"But I just took a quick look and didn't measure the size carefully, so I don't know if it will fit."
"Since you can't see the body shape, I guess it won't fit?"
"It will be done in just a few stitches. When the time comes, let Feng'er try it first. I'll observe and then make another one for him."
Fang Zhixuan looked puzzled.
"Didn't you ask me to buy Feng'er's clothes separately?"
"I remember you said you were worried that your work was not good enough and that you had wronged him."
Chu Lantong smiled gently.
"You should buy the clothes as usual, and I will make another one for him."
"It can't be that all the children are there, but he is the only one missing, right?"
"Since Feng'er has entered the Zhuang Mansion, he should be treated like our son. You and I should treat him equally. We should not let Feng'er feel that he will be wronged if he leaves home."
"When you buy clothes, pick out a few for your son and daughter, and make sure they are of similar price. Don't be partial or unfair to anyone."
Fang Zhixuan nodded as he was told.
"Okay, I know."
"I should learn more from you about caring for my children, so they won't always say that I'm a strict father."
Chu Lantong comforted her in a soft voice.
"Strict father and kind mother, this is the case in many families."
"As long as you are wholeheartedly doing what is best for your children, you will be qualified."
Ning Xuanfeng stopped listening to this.
When she returned to Roujing Pavilion, she was already in tears.
Zhuang Xianhui went out for something and was not in the pavilion.
He dismissed his attendants, covered his face with his hands and wept, feeling sad inwardly.
It turns out that my father-in-law and mother-in-law are really nice.
But I suspected that they were being deceitful, and I judged others by my own standards.
It turns out that the bad guy was never them, but myself...
Later, before Zhuang Xianhui returned home, Fang Zhixuan had already taken the clothes and personally delivered them to Roujing Pavilion.
Fang Zhixuan didn't say much. After a few pleasantries, he put down his clothes and left.
When Ning Xuanfeng took the clothes, he felt it was a bit heavy.
It was not until his father-in-law left that he rummaged through the clothes and soon discovered that the one made by his mother-in-law had a heavy purse hanging around its waist.
Ning Xuanfeng opened the purse and saw that besides a few silver ingots, there was also a note:
The clothes were made by your mother. The clothes you bought were also chosen by her. I didn't do anything. If they don't fit, please tell me. In addition, this is my salary for this month, which will be divided into four parts. You four brothers and sisters will have it. It's not much, but it's just a small gift from your father. I hope you will accept it. You don't have to worry about your daily expenses and the emperor's reward.
After reading the note, Ning Xuanfeng burst into tears again.
“This home is really great.”
"No wonder Third Sister sent me here even though she was plotting against me."
“Why are they all so nice?”
"In this case, I can't let them down."
"But if there is a mission, I will do it regardless of life or death."
On the other side, Yuexi Mansion.
Ning Yunxi met with Zhuang Xianhui and were discussing how to break the plan.
After the discussion, Zhuang Xianhui had some opinions.
"My cousin, this is a good idea, but there is something wrong with it."
"If you want King Di Jin to join forces with the Nian Ren League to deal with this matter together, then cousin, you must first let King Di Jin find out your relationship, and then he will be able to trust you."
"But my uncle has to leave the capital for something, so King Di Jin cannot arrange for you to meet. What if he keeps it a secret and has to wait until my uncle returns to the capital to give you a surprise? Before that, if my cousin reports the countermeasures to King Di Jin, it will inevitably arouse his suspicion that you and your daughter have known each other for a long time."
"But if we wait until my uncle returns to the capital, the flower-viewing banquet will probably have already begun. By then, my cousin will be at the Tongshitai. How will she pass on the news?"
"Should we report this to King Dijin? He will definitely not believe it."
"Cousin, your plan must not fail. What should we do if the same situation as that at Cisha Mountain occurs?"
“It is really a difficult question as to who will pass on the response strategy.”
Ning Yunxi pondered for a moment, thought about it for a while, and soon came up with an idea.
"Perhaps it would be most appropriate for the Imperial Physician, Master Lin, to deliver the message."
"You ask your uncle to find an opportunity to deliberately reveal his identity, and Lord Lin will understand immediately."
"He will report this countermeasure to my brother, and it will be regarded as his suggestion."
Zhuang Xianhui asked for confirmation.
"Cousin, are you talking about the imperial physician Lin Mu?"
Ning Yunxi nodded.
"Correct."
Zhuang Xianhui was full of worry.
"Are you sure that his heart is with King Dijin?"
"Father said that he is a very deep person and it is not easy to see through him. His ability to hide his identity is comparable to that of my eldest uncle. If he doesn't want to, he will never let you find out that he is different."
Ning Yunxi gave him an affirmative look.
"I am sure."
"Just let your uncle know you're with him, everything will be alright."
Zhuang Xianhui nodded and stood up.
"Okay, I'll leave first."
"We are short of medicine at home. My mother asked me to buy some medicine for the family. I will go to the pharmacy first."
"After I return home, I will report the countermeasures to my father."
Ning Yunxi walked a few steps forward.
"Go."
"Be careful on the road."
Zhuang Xianhui went out from the side door and avoided Mu Rong.
At this time, Mu Rong was still waiting at the main entrance.
Finally, Ning Xuanfeng's carriage stopped at the main gate of Yuexi Mansion, and Ning Jiewei got off the carriage alone.
Mu Rong hurriedly went to meet him.
"Weier, why are you here just now? I've been waiting for a long time."
Ning Jiewei glanced sideways, full of disgust.
"Why are you still here?"
"That's enough, let's go back home."
Mu Rong refused to leave.
"I do not go."
"Mother really didn't lie to you. Please believe me, okay?"
Ning Jiewei glanced around and indicated that there were people coming and going on the street.
"Does mother really want to talk here?"
"I don't mind. At worst, we'll both perish together."
Mu Rong immediately became afraid.
"Then I'll come back early tomorrow morning. If your father asks, I'll make the same excuse and just say you were playing at your sister's house."
"When you figure it out, go back home."
"I go first."