Chapter 158 An eye for an eye
Monkeys cry, eagles fly, mountains rise one after another, and the Ningguo Mansion is set against the backdrop of lakes and mountains. From afar, it looks magnificent.
The carriage moved slowly, and Ning Fengzhe enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way. After an unknown amount of time, he finally returned to Ning Mansion.
The brother and sister have been through thick and thin together, and their names are known all over the world. Ning Fengzhe is returning home with honor.
Being in a crowd of people, Ning Hanwang and Mu Rong naturally acted as they should. They waited at the main gate in advance to welcome their son home, congratulate him on his redress, and take away the imperial decree.
After pretending, Ning Hanwang and the others left one after another. When Ning Jiewei turned around, she did not forget to cast a provocative look.
Ning Fengzhe saw through his intention and ignored it.
Soon, the only people left at the door were the gatekeeper and Ning Fengzhe's follower, Wen Jia.
Wen Jia took a few steps forward and smiled happily. Although his smile was faint, he was truly happy for his master.
"I heard the servants in Xianyi Residence whispering that the young master was severely punished. These past few days, I have been tossing and turning, and I am extremely worried."
"Now that I have seen you, you are in high spirits, and I know that they are all rumors."
Ning Fengzhe smiled back and walked towards their residence, Huixinju, one after the other.
"It is true that he was punished."
"But the pain was only temporary. Xier used medicine in time and cured me."
Wen Jiayan's envious look was self-evident.
"The princess and the young master are indeed the brothers and sisters in need praised by the world. They don't fight or compete with each other, and they share the joys and sorrows. They are so harmonious, it's really enviable."
"Unlike me, my youngest sister, we have been fighting since we were young. Whenever we meet, we always have a quarrel. There is never a moment of peace."
"Last night, my parents asked me, if the young master and his sister are so close, the master and his wife must not have to worry about anything, right?"
Ning Fengzhe just smiled and said nothing.
Wen Jia immediately changed the subject.
"It's noon time. I heard that you have returned after clearing your name. I immediately asked the cook to prepare lunch."
"Excuse me, sir, would you like to order the dishes to be served now?"
Having reached this point, they had just arrived at Huixinju.
Ning Fengzhe ordered a response.
"Pass it on."
Wen Jiayi smiled.
"Yes."
"Please sit down for a moment, sir. I will be back soon."
After a while, Wen Jia finished serving the dishes, and the table was almost filled with Ning Fengzhe's favorite dishes.
Ning Fengzhe was sitting on a soft chair and was about to eat when he heard a noise outside.
Ning Jiewei's provocative expression appeared in his mind, and he immediately had a guess.
"Go and see if Wei'er is here?"
"Stop her and don't let her in."
Wen Jia responded.
"Yes."
But he was a step too late. Ning Jiewei had already walked in with a group of servants and maids.
"I just came out of Yinsitai, and I'm hungry."
"I heard that Huixinju prepared food in advance, so I came over. Can you give me some, big brother?"
Ning Fengzhe lowered his eyes with disgust, and his tone sank to the bottom.
"These are just home-cooked dishes. I am afraid that the daughter of the Ningguo Mansion will be wronged."
"Xianyiju is not far from here. You can go and have dinner with your mother, show your filial piety, and thank her for her adoption."
Ning Jiewei pouted and acted like a spoiled brat.
"But I just like the food here, big brother."
"You and I are siblings, and we have similar preferences, but mother has the exact opposite. If I want to fulfill my filial duty, there are many other ways. Why should I compromise my own appetite?"
After saying that, he gave the order without further ado.
"Someone, take them all away!"
Seeing the servants and maids looking at each other without taking any action, she immediately added.
"When I returned to the mansion at 9:00 pm, my father promised me the title of legitimate daughter. What did he tell you at that time?"
"As long as it doesn't affect outsiders, I have the final say on family affairs within the mansion, and you must obey my orders!"
"Who dares to disobey his orders?"
Once reminded, the servants and maids hurried away and cleared Ning Fengzhe's table as quickly as possible.
Wen Jia tried desperately to stop it, but he was powerless.
"My young master is the eldest brother, how can the fourth young lady be so rude?"
"Stop, everyone stop..."
"Chunxuanju has its own kitchen, why did they just take away Huixinju's food?"
"Isn't this bullying others?"
Ning Jiewei looked on with disdain, just waiting for the dishes on the table to run out before leaving a complacent remark.
"It's not too late, please ask someone to make another portion and then we can eat."
Ning Fengzhe took it calmly.
"Well, Wei'er, take care."
Ning Jiewei turned and left.
Wen Jia was extremely angry.
"How dare the fourth lady disregard the rules?"
"Sir, what should we do now?"
"How about I go out and buy some lunch?"
Ning Fengzhe knew it like the back of his hand.
She was holding a grudge against Tongshitai for starving her, so she wanted to retaliate.
Such petty-minded people were not worth his anger.
So, he smiled pleasantly.
"Tell the kitchen to make another one."
"Just be casual."
Wen Jia nodded in agreement.
"Yes."
Following the young master's instructions, the cook simply prepared four dishes and a soup and sent them over.
Seeing that Ning Fengzhe didn't pick up his chopsticks, Wen Jia asked in confusion.
"Why don't you eat, sir?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Jiewei broke in again.
"Big brother, I heard that your food is ready again?"
"I'm not full yet, please give me some more, big brother."
"Mother has instructed me before, out of pity for me who have suffered so much for so many years, to take good care of me and give in to me in everything. Do you remember, big brother?"
Ning Fengzhe handled it with ease.
"Ah."
"As you wish."
Ning Jiewei shook her head, looking very proud.
"Come on, take them all away."
After giving the order, he did not forget to leave a sarcastic remark.
"The food is so shabby, maybe it's leftovers from the servants, brother, are you really hungry?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Jia became even more angry and embarrassed.
"You are still able to endure such an injustice?"
"The servant is already filled with anger."
Ning Fengzhe remained calm and gave orders in a deep voice.
"Tell the cook to prepare a richer meal for the next meal, in accordance with the standards for entertaining distinguished guests."
"Anyway, I'm not hungry yet, so I'll serve the food at dinner time."
Hearing a hint of conspiracy, Wen Jia was slightly surprised.
"Master, are you saying that the fourth young lady won't come again during dinner?"
Ning Fengzhe spoke and laughed elegantly, then stood up and walked to the desk.
"She'll come again."
"I will write a letter. Please send it to Tongshitai as soon as possible and give it to Lord An."
Wen Jia couldn't guess the master's plan, so he just obediently delivered the letter.
Before dinner, An Pengyi came in secret according to the strategy written in the letter.
"I have read Lord Ning's letter. The plan for the medical disaster has been finalized. After thinking about it carefully, I realized that I had misunderstood before."
"I am deeply ashamed for any offense I have caused. I hope Lord Ning will forgive me."
Ning Fengzhe stood up and returned the greeting.
"You are too polite, Lord An."
"I haven't thanked Lord An for coming to help me yet. I am here to show my respect."
"Please take a seat."
An Pengyi smiled politely.
"Master Ning, please take a seat as well."
After the two sat down together, An Pengyi spoke first.
"If I hadn't experienced it myself, how would I know that Princess Yuexi's ability to deceive people is so powerful."
"Looking back at that time, I feel guilty, but there is no way to make up for it. Lord Ning asked me to come here in a low profile, so I guess he must have encountered difficulties. I wonder if there is anything I can do to help?"