Chapter 495 Fate
Ning Fengzhe returned to Beitangju angrily, holding his sister.
In contrast, Wen Jia was in high spirits and full of joy.
"According to your instructions, I will go home and find out everything."
"Miss San doesn't have to hire a nanny to eat. Most women who have just given birth have extra soup. Saving it is harmful to health, and throwing it away is a waste, so we squeeze it out and sell it to those in need."
"You can go buy it, sir."
Ning Fengzhe's anger gradually subsided when facing Wen Jia, but he still felt sad.
"I already know this."
"But where can I buy it?"
Wen Jia replied.
“There are people selling it in the street market.”
A hint of surprise flashed across Ning Fengzhe's eyes, and the clouds of worry instantly dissipated.
"Order it to be bought immediately."
Wen Jia smiled respectfully and bowed.
"I am passing by on my way back home, so I bought a small pot and presented it to the Third Miss as a token of respect and to help you out of your urgent need."
Ning Fengzhe was beaming with joy as his sister finally didn't have to go hungry.
"You are very thoughtful and well done. Remember to collect your reward before leaving the house today."
Wen Jia was also overjoyed.
"Thank you for your praise, sir."
Ning Fengzhe gave him a fake support and then asked.
"Be flat."
"Where's the soup?"
Wen Jia stood up slowly and stood respectfully beside his master.
"Take it to the kitchen. It's being heated up now. It's just the right temperature for the third young lady to enjoy."
After answering, he did not forget to flatter.
"The third girl is very pretty, just like you, she is like a fairy from outer space."
Feeling his slightly numb arms, Ning Fengzhe did not feel tired, but only felt happy.
"I am indeed ugly, but she is indeed a fairy."
He pondered for a moment, admiring his sister's delicate and tender little face, enjoying it so much that a hint of happiness involuntarily appeared on his lips.
"Take the gifts from the Emperor to the market and exchange them for silver to provide her with food."
Wen Jia lowered his voice to the lowest level and gave a weak reminder.
"The Emperor used the excuse that the war had just ended to withhold your reward. The amount was not much to begin with, and you should have thought about buying yourself some clothes and other things. At the very least, you can divide it in two and share it with the third lady. How can you give it all away?"
"You have been in deep sorrow for a few months. Now, you have finally escaped. You should enjoy yourself instead of making yourself suffer."
Gazing at his sister, Ning Fengzhe pursed his lips and smiled faintly, completely forgetting all his cunning thoughts.
"You also know that there are not many of them, and they are not enough for food. If I use them to buy more, Xi'er will definitely starve."
Hearing that the words were wrong, Wen Jia gave timely advice.
"My lord, you have compassion for the third lady. I am deeply moved. However, I have something to say, and I must report it."
"The third girl is still in her infancy. No matter how much you give, she won't remember. It is better to keep the money and wait until the third girl can remember, and then take care of her. This way, you will not let your efforts go to waste."
Ning Fengzhe freed one hand and gently stroked his sister's black hair with his fingertips. The willow-like hair was soft and swaying, which was very lovely.
"I cherish her, not to make her remember, nor to force her to repay the favor, but just to make sure she has enough food and clothing and a carefree mind."
Sensing something was wrong, Wen Jia was stunned.
"Ok?"
"My lord, you taught me before that when dealing with people, you must be sincere; selfless dedication will not bring good results."
"We've been apart for months, and now we're reunited, how come you've changed? Did you go through something big in Xingliang that changed your character?"
Ning Fengzhe shook his head gently, and his every move was filled with endless tenderness.
"I have not concealed from you anything that Xingliang has experienced, so that he will not change his character."
Wen Jia frowned with a hint of doubt.
"That's strange, why did you change?"
It was dark all around except for his younger sister, who was bright and beautiful. Ning Fengzhe looked at her lovingly, with a smile in his eyes all the time.
"I am confused and puzzled, too."
"When I saw her today, wrapped in a quilt and held by Shui Zhi, I felt a sense of wonder in my heart. At that time, I didn't even know what she looked like or who she was, but I unconsciously chased after her, wanting to protect her in my arms."
"It's just like what they say, the love and fate that we think is illusory."
Wen Jia smiled knowingly.
"Since you are destined to be with the Third Lady, I should follow you. From today on, I will respect the Third Lady and obey her orders."
Ning Fengzhe smiled back.
"Thank you."
The next day, Ning Hanwang returned from outside and learned that the adopted child had arrived at the Ningguo Mansion.
He didn't care where the child was raised, and never asked a question. Even when he summoned him for the first meeting, he chose to do so after doing some trivial matters and in his spare time.
In this way, Mu Rong brought Ning Fengzhe and Ning Yunxi to Yanxiju together.
Ning Hanwang glanced around and ignored Ning Yunxi, thinking only of his own family.
"Where is Feng'er?"
Hearing that his sister was not valued, Ning Fengzhe felt depressed and secretly unhappy.
Mu Rong didn't care about Ning Yunxi and just kept answering.
"Still in the Mu Mansion."
These four short words made Ning Hanwang feel unhappy.
"I asked you to go pick it up, but you said that you were still in confinement and couldn't go out. So I asked you to go pick it up and told Fengzhe to go pick it up."
"After a whole day, why is Feng'er still in the Mu Mansion?"
"Could it be that Fengzhe is also in the moon?"
He kept saying this, and it was clear that it was his beloved son. Ning Fengzhe glanced at him, feeling even more indignant.
Unable to bear Fengzhe being scolded, Mu Rong quickly made an excuse and spoke well of her beloved son.
"Master, you can see clearly that Fengzhe has no intention of being lazy. It's Feng'er who likes to play. He insisted on pestering his cousins to finish the game before he was willing to go home. He said that he still has to be busy for a while."
"Master knows that Fengzhe loves his second brother the most and always responds to his requests. Feng'er is having fun, how can Fengzhe persuade him to come back?"
When the fault was placed on the youngest son, Ning Hanwang immediately lost his temper.
"Does it require me, as his father, to personally invite him back?"
Mu Rong smiled helplessly. There was harmony between husband and wife.
"Master, your words are too serious. Feng'er cannot bear it."
"The Mu family is not considered an outsider family, so let him have fun."
Ning Hanwang lowered his eyes, his expression full of doting and resentment.
"It's easy for you to say that. I haven't seen you for a few months. I miss you so much..."
Ning Fengzhe couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted him without any courtesy.
"Didn't my father summon you to see my sister?"
"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."
Ning Hanwang was not angry because he was jealous of his eldest son and only cared about his youngest son. Instead, he smiled apologetically.
"Don't blame me, Fengzhe. I missed you so much after you left for so many months."
"Seeing you return home, my longing for you has been relieved, so I suddenly mentioned your second brother."
"When you were in Xingliang, your father was thinking all day about how to save you, and I spent every possible effort and thought."
"As a father, I treat you and your second brother with the same heart."
Ning Fengzhe's expression became increasingly gloomy, and his tone gradually lost the trace of respect.
"My sister, it's almost time for dinner. I can't wait any longer. Please forgive me for my limited patience. Does father have any business?"
Ning Hanwang felt guilty towards his beloved son and didn't mind his arrogance at all. Instead, he praised him highly.
"Good, very good. Fengzhe respects the old and loves the young. His virtuous conduct and wise actions are unmatched in the world."
"In fact, you don't have to be so serious about this sister. She..."
Before he finished speaking, Ning Fengzhe guessed what was going to happen next and suddenly became furious.
"My father doesn't recognize her, so I will send her away and find her a good family!"