Chapter 652: Lan Tong Enters the House
Mu Rong was deeply moved and burst into tears.
"So it's you, the one who gives good advice. Why are you so humble and silent, doing things silently?"
"Thank you, dear son-in-law, thank you very much..."
Xu Mingqian was a bit reserved, solemn and respectful.
"Mother, you don't have to be polite. This is what a son-in-law should do."
"It's not that I don't want to tell my mother, I just thought that success might not be guaranteed, so I wanted to give my mother a surprise when I had some results. As it happened, it was the day of my return, and they finally realized it."
"I, your son-in-law, sincerely offer you this double blessing. I only hope that your mother can temporarily relieve the pain of losing her son and find some comfort."
The surprise came so suddenly that it overwhelmed Mu Rong.
She didn't care whether it was true or not, she just believed it without a doubt.
"Why the word 'Geng Geng'? This is a great favor and a great gift."
"Good children, stand up quickly and sit down."
All three said in unison.
"Thank you mother."
After taking their seats, Ning Xuanfeng spoke first.
"Mother knows very well how stubborn my fourth sister and I are. My fourth sister's husband tried very hard to persuade us."
"You give selflessly without asking for anything in return. For such love, mother should be grateful for it with a generous gift, right?"
Mu Rong's happy expression gradually turned dull.
Ning Jiewei imitated her mother's usual behavior and acted in a pretentious manner.
"Ah, on the way, I advised you not to make unreasonable demands, why didn't you listen?"
"The master's efforts are all for the sake of filial piety to his mother-in-law. It is as he said, and it should be so."
She turned her eyes and emphasized seriously.
"Mother, don't listen to my second brother's nonsense. We don't accept gifts."
Xu Mingqian responded appropriately.
"My son-in-law is terrified."
Mu Rong felt very uncomfortable staying where she was.
"Uh...this..."
Without giving her time to speak, Ning Xuanfeng immediately came up with his plan.
"Mother, you won't just give up and not send me off, right?"
"My fourth brother-in-law said that mother is not a stingy and greedy person. She knows how to repay kindness, distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, and rewards and punishes in moderation."
"If you don't send me off, I should doubt whether what my brother-in-law said is true."
Ning Jiewei warned.
"Second brother, please stop trying to provoke me."
Ning Xuanfeng looked as if it was a matter of course.
"I'll try and see if my mother's character is really as my brother-in-law said, can't I?"
Ning Jiewei praised against her will.
"A mother's character is naturally elegant and noble."
Ning Xuanfeng followed up with a reasonable suggestion.
"What is elegance and noble character? I don't understand. Please show me how to do it, mother."
Their plan was obvious, and Mu Rong saw it at a glance, but she had no doubts.
She was fully thinking that her beloved son and daughter must have had doubts, so she cooperated with the test.
So she was willing to fall into the trap.
"Feng'er, don't misunderstand your mother."
"A generous gift must be given."
"My dear son-in-law, Wei'er, you are not allowed to refuse. You must accept it."
Ning Xuanfeng's expression changed and turned into surprise.
"Mother is indeed elegant. It seems that I really misjudged you before."
Mu Rong was immersed in happiness and forgot everything else.
"Well, Feng'er is sensible. I am lucky for my mother."
She shouted.
"Qingjin, go get the key to the warehouse."
Ning Xuanfeng asked.
"Mother, do you want to use the family treasury or the Xianyi Residence treasury?"
Mu Rong replied.
"Xian Yi lives in the storehouse, and there is not much left, which is not enough for etiquette, so we have to use the family storehouse."
Ning Xuanfeng is reasonable.
"The amount of money doesn't matter, as long as the intention is there."
"Xianyi Residence Storehouse is the closest place to go back and forth, so mother should use the residence storehouse."
Mu Rong nodded and complied.
"Okay, it's up to you."
Ning Xuanfeng said immediately.
"I go with you."
In this way, all of Mu Rong's savings were coaxed away by Ning Xuanfeng and given to Ning Jiewei and Xu Mingqian as a thank you gift.
Mu Rong was reluctant at first, but when she saw her beloved son and daughter happy, her worries immediately dissipated.
"This is a cheap and vulgar gift that is not a sign of respect. Please accept it with a smile, my dear son-in-law and my beloved daughter."
Ning Jiewei and Xu Mingqian accepted it.
"Thank you, mother."
Mu Rong took the initiative to invite.
"It's just in time. It's almost noon. You can all stay and have a quick meal. It won't be too late to leave then."
Three people responded.
"Yes."
During the national mourning period, Ning Hanwang tried his best not to alarm outsiders, welcomed Lan Tong into the house, and settled her in Wangyouju.
Ning Hanwang kindly informed Lan Tong that Wangyouju was once the residence of Aunt Liu. If Lan Tong minded, he could change the name of the residence or ask someone to renovate it. He would record the bill first and he would pay the difference later.
Lan Tong had no intention of staying there for a long time, so he simply acted magnanimously and did him a favor. Wangyouju was very good and there was no need to change anything.
Seeing that she was different from others, Ning Hanwang liked her even more, and could not wait to gather everyone in the mansion to announce the happy event.
Mu Rong and others were happy and harmonious, waiting for dinner. When the dishes were being served in the kitchen, they were suddenly called to Wangyouju by Ning Hanwang.
Ning Hanwang ignored everyone, with only Lan Pupil in his eyes, and tirelessly introduced Mu Rong, Ning Cangmo and others to her first.
Lan Tong bowed in turn, behaving appropriately.
The incident happened without any warning and Mu Rong was caught off guard.
After waiting for the children to finish their ceremony, she asked blankly.
"Master, who is this?"
Ning Hanwang replied proudly.
"Blue eyes, blue lady."
Mu Rong had no idea about this person.
"Blue eyes?"
Lan Tong lowered his brows to show respect and asked sincerely.
"I fell in love with you at first sight. I beg Madam Ning to help us."
Ning Cangmo sat on one side, expressionless, but with a coldness in his eyes.
Mu Rong felt heartbroken.
"Wang Lang?"
Ning Hanwang was surprised and replied with one word.
"it is me."
Mu Rong's pupils were shaking like the earth.
"Yes, I can tell from what I hear that Wang Lang is the master."
When she turned her head inadvertently, she saw her beloved son, daughter and son-in-law, all of whom looked like they were enjoying a good show. She felt even more heartbroken and in great pain.
It turns out that this is what they were planning.
She gritted her teeth and kept calm.
"Master, do you want me to take her as your concubine?"
"It's not that I'm spoiling the fun, but I'm afraid this move is inappropriate. Please be patient, Master, and wait until the national mourning is over before we discuss it again."
Ning Hanwang looked calm.
"Madam, you don't know that King Dijin has specially allowed taking concubines. There is nothing wrong with this."
Mu Rong's anger was almost uncontrollable.
"is it?"
"Your Majesty, you are truly a wise ruler."
Ning Hanwang hated his wife because of Emperor Yue's life experience, but was reluctant to be separated from her, so he made an excuse to vent his anger.
"Your Majesty is a wise ruler of his generation, unprecedented and unrivalled."
"However, Your Majesty, I am ashamed to accept your kindness."
Sensing the malicious intent, Mu Rong frowned.
"So, she won't enter the house?"
Ning Hanwang was at ease and made it public for everyone.
"No."
"The title of aunt is too unfair to Tong'er. I want you to treat Tong'er as a distinguished guest."
"Even the lady should be respectful to her."
Mu Rong smiled bitterly silently.
"So, I should address her as Lady Lan?"
Ning Hanwang looked satisfied.
"Madam is very wise and can see things clearly at a glance."
Lan Tong bowed.
"Madam, you are so beautiful. I have heard of your great name for a long time and I admire you deeply."
Ning Hanwang glanced at everyone and went through the motions.
"No one objects, right?"
Everyone echoed.
"I will follow the orders of the master."
Ning Hanwang felt satisfied when he saw his wife getting angry and pretending to be indifferent.
"it is good."
"From now on, Tong'er will live in Wangyouju. You must respect her and not be rude."
Ning Xuanfeng and Ning Jiewei made suggestions.
"My father's behavior may be inappropriate."
Upon hearing this, Mu Rong believed it immediately.
Just now, I saw that their demeanor was not right and I almost misunderstood that they had bad intentions.
I guess she was wrong.
Feng'er, Wei'er, you are such good children.