Chapter 864 I haven't laughed for a long time
Because Xu Yingyuan had abandoned him, Gu Mengzhen ordered Xu Mingqian to distance himself from Leng Man and her son and not to get involved with them.
Ning Jiewei has been gentle, respectful, frugal and modest since she entered the mansion. She respects Leng Man as the mistress and has never overstepped her boundaries in her every move.
Seeing that she was obedient and not a jealous girl, Leng Man changed her mind and decided to live in harmony with Ning Jiewei.
Unexpectedly, news suddenly came that the master intended to distance himself from them, and Leng Man was shocked.
"Where did you hear this news?"
Without waiting for the maid to reply, Xu Mingqian walked into the room and gave his answer.
"I asked her to pass on the message."
Leng Man didn't want to embarrass herself, so she waved her hand to send the servants away.
"What do you mean, sir?"
"Did the emperor secretly tell you to do this, or did you want to ignore us?"
Xu Mingqian deliberately did something bad and stopped the servant.
"Everyone stay, don't leave."
Seeing his wife in pain, he curled the corners of his lips.
"Madam, your words are too serious. How dare I falsely convey the emperor's instructions?"
Her brows were furrowed in a frown, feeling depressed and unable to relax.
"Since it is a secret, and only you know it, why do you bring it up in public and insist on letting me know?"
Xu Mingqian acted with confidence.
"The Emperor didn't say that you are not allowed to tell you."
Leng Man protested solemnly.
"Yes, I didn't say it either. Do you have to tell me?"
"Why don't you just quietly distance yourself from me? Maybe I'm stupid and ignorant, so I won't be sad."
Xu Mingqian glanced sideways, showing a bit of indifference.
"Madam, why do you need to care so much? We are just a fake couple."
"Seeing you sad, Wei'er might be happy. I'll try to make her smile."
"She hasn't laughed in a long time since Emperor Yue passed away."
Leng Man was so shocked, as if she was hit by thunder and lightning and heavy rain.
"what?"
"You make me sad just to make her laugh? Master, that's ridiculous."
"You promised that if she came into the mansion, she would be humble and would never violate my rules."
"Just to make her smile, you hurt my heart. Don't you think it's ridiculous, sir?"
Xu Mingqian looked down on him and made a comment.
"Ma'am, you are so stingy."
Leng Man's expression of shock grew even more.
"In your opinion, this is stingy?"
Xu Mingqian asked back, downplaying the question.
"Isn't it?"
"How old are you? You treat her like a child. Can't you just pretend to cry and comfort her?"
Leng Man was full of disbelief.
"Listen to yourself, sir. What are you talking about?"
"I am the mistress, not a performer for her enjoyment!"
There was a hint of mockery in the corner of Xu Mingqian's eyes.
"I knew you were very stingy, so I used this incident to really hurt your heart and help Madam cry."
"Madam, please cry quickly. I will ask Wei'er to come over and watch the show later."
Leng Man was furious and pointed her spear at others.
"you!"
"I won't cry, not as you wish."
"Ning Jiewei, you will definitely not see a good show."
Xu Mingqian is sarcastic and mean.
"Is it fun to haggle with a child? Madam, you are so tactless."
"If she hadn't taken you in, would you have been able to continue staying in the Xu Mansion?"
"Boweier's smile is a return of gratitude. It's your honor. Do you understand?"
Glancing at the servants, Leng Man always felt that everyone was laughing at her.
"Why did the master suddenly become like this? He was fine yesterday."
Xu Mingqian showed some impatience.
"Didn't I tell you? The emperor has ordered to distance himself from you."
"I am following the will of His Majesty. I have no choice but to do this. I hope Madam will understand."
Leng Man was indignant.
"The Emperor has said this before, asking you to ignore me."
"But you never go this far."
"Today, it is clearly the beauty who caused you to become like this. You are just using the emperor's secret decree as an excuse."
Xu Mingqian's face suddenly lost all its warmth.
"Madam, you slandered Wei'er in front of me, saying that beauty is a disaster. You are disrespecting me."
"Don't forget, you are called the mistress, but you are actually an outsider. Wei'er is my wife."
Leng Man's expression was also stern.
"Yes, I am an outsider."
"I am tired today, and outsiders do not want to talk to you any more. Please do as you please, Lord Xu."
Xu Mingqian chuckled.
"Oh, Madam, you are lonely every day, without your husband to accompany you, how can you be tired?"
Leng Man gritted her teeth and held back her anger.
"Don't use foul language to insult my dignity. I won't be unhappy about it, but you, sir, will lose your gentlemanly manners and be laughed at."
After hearing most of the cold words, Xu Mingqian was satisfied and left.
After a short separation, he was already missing her, so he rode his horse quickly to Ning Jiewei's residence and stayed there.
"Weier."
Ning Jiewei walked over upon hearing the voice and threw herself into her husband's arms.
"Master, are you coming back so soon?"
Xu Mingqian hugged her and his tension was relieved.
"Madam was particularly sad. I didn't dare to look at her any longer and quickly ran back to find you."
"Although I said what you asked for, I feel deeply heartless after thinking about it."
"Are we going too far?"
Ning Jiewei was very knowledgeable.
"How can she leave unless the master takes extreme measures?"
"Treat her as the master did before, take good care of her in every way. Unless she is stupid, he will definitely not leave her."
"Let alone her, anyone would be reluctant to leave. Who would refuse a life of luxury and a loving husband?"
Xu Mingqian expressed his thoughts and opinions.
"I have always wanted to tell them the truth and bring Mr. Fang and his wife together."
Ning Jiewei pushed his arms away, speaking sternly.
"Master, don't forget where her heart lies."
"If you help her, will she be willing to marry a man from the enemy's faction? Don't dream on, Master."
"What if she helps the emperor to plot against my foster father and murder him?"
"Your indecision caused my foster father to lose his life. Will you feel good about paying your respects to him?"
Xu Mingqian looked extremely embarrassed.
"Things, you've said it many times, I remember it."
"But, Madam's appearance, I...sigh."
Ning Jiewei had a cold face and was very jealous.
"Master, are you tempted?"
"Then go with her. Don't stay at my place tonight."
Xu Mingqian hurried to clarify.
"What kind of nonsense are you talking about? That's not true."
"I have always treated my wife with nothing but respect."
Ning Jiewei's charming face was filled with anger and even more charm.
"Humph."
Xu Mingqian glanced down at her, showing endless doting.
"Look at you, you're acting like a child again."
"I just have a little objection. Actually, I will obey you in every step."
Ning Jiewei argued angrily.
"Master, you are totally wrong to covet my stepmother. I am trying to persuade you with kind words as a good wife, so how can I have the temper of a child?"
Xu Mingqian hugged her again and coaxed her softly.
"Yes, yes, you are right."
"Be good, Wei'er, don't be angry. I know I am wrong."
Ning Jiewei was not satisfied.
"What's the point of admitting my mistake? The master must compensate me."
Xu Mingqian agreed immediately.
"Tell me, what gift do you want? I'll buy it for you."
Ning Jiewei rubbed her chin lightly and thought for a moment.
"Um……"
"The master personally went to the Nanjiao Villa, took down the Xiqingju plaque, engraved our names on it, and gave it to me in public to show his love for us."
Xu Mingqian brushed away her hand and lifted her chin.
"You, you always want to tease me and make me run errands."
Ning Jiewei was full of smiles and fun.
"Master, I obey you during the day, and I obey you at night. We are equal as husband and wife."
Xu Mingqian smiled sweetly.
"Yes, I will follow Madam Mei's orders."