The mountains, rivers and pavilions were shrouded in the fog, and the orange-red sun was hanging in the sky among the carved pavilions. The entire Chu Palace was in the misty waves at this time.
An old woman was sweeping fallen leaves on the stone path. A group of palace maids came from the corridor with baskets and boxes. When they saw Zhang Ning, they bent down to avoid them.
Zhang Ning, who was walking slowly, had to speed up his pace first, because according to etiquette, these maids dared not let Zhang Ning give way.
He was not in a hurry to see Yao Ji, nor did he want to meet the ministers immediately.
He already knew that the cabinet's resolution should be made when meeting, rather than making hesitant and weighing statements in front of people.
Life is often about acting, showing different selves in different people, that's it.
The real thinking should be done by one person and think about it carefully. This is probably because Zhang Ning likes to stay in the house when thinking about problems.
It was not very quiet to walk in the corridor of the palace. There were often people coming and going, so he decided to go back to his residence and calm down first.
When she walked into the yard, she suddenly saw a girl squatting on the ground. She felt someone and raised her head. It turned out to be Zhu Nanping.
How could Zhu Nanping be here?
Zhang Ning remembered that the court had a banquet two days ago. He brought Zhu Nanping back to ask Zhou Erniang to dress up. Later, she seemed to live here.
What are you doingZhang Ning walked over and asked casually.
I saw some villains painted with stones on the ground. She immediately wiped the flowers with her shoes, and did not answer Zhang Ning's questions, but just looked at him with her hands behind her back.
In the quiet courtyard, there are no relatives or followers, as if Zhu Nanping is the only one here, bored to spend time here.
Zhang Ning remembered the reason why she was taken to Beigong, as if Yao Ji intended to further hurt and revenge through Queen Ma's only granddaughter.
Zhang Ning could easily imagine that the little niece in front of her was actually in danger at any time, and she would not be pleasant to see her appearance, so Beigong would not have a good time anyway.
He felt sympathy in his heart because he never felt that Zhu Nanping was a threat...
Even if she is a royal relative and regards herself as an enemy, what kind of ability and threat can a little girl have?
Perhaps it would be better for Zhu Nanping to stay by Emperor Jianwen of Nangong. After all, Zhu Yunwen was her grandfather, and the old ministers of Nangong were not hostile to her.
Nanping, you can pack up your own things later, and I will personally send you to Nangong in the afternoon.Zhang Ning said.I can still do this, so I don’t have to follow Yao Ji’s words.
Still no response was heard, she just lowered her head silently.
She seems to be disliked to talk, but sometimes she will still speak when she is happy, such as when she meets for the first time.
When she lowered her head, the different hairstyle slid down to the front, successfully covering most of her face, which seemed to be a tortoise shell.
Zhang Ning didn't want to explain her kindness, and didn't want to show off how kind she was. She did it as soon as she did it. If she couldn't figure it out, she didn't have to worry about it.
Since he didn't speak, he was too lazy to force it.
He turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly he felt something strange.
The moment she turned around, Yu Guangli was stunned to see Zhu Nanping suddenly raise his head, then looked elsewhere, her hair slipped down again to cover the expression on her face, and her right hand tightly grabbed her left arm, as if she was pinching the flesh on her arm. Such entanglement made Zhang Ning feel tight.
He stood still, walked back, bent down and tried to look up at her face: What's wrong?
After a moment of quietness, Zhu Nanping suddenly raised his head, his face full of tears, and he choked and said: I have been waiting for you... In the morning, I heard a palace maid say that you are back, and I have been watching at the door...
In an instant, Zhang Ning felt something rushing into his mind. All the ideas about Zhu Nanping in his mind were subverted. In a moment, the new logic had not been established, but the vague feeling made him suddenly understand the most critical point.
He saw that the fog at the entrance of the courtyard behind Zhu Nanping was lighter than when he first came in, as if the sun's rays suddenly rose, dispelling all the haze.
The human soul is rising and flying into the air, as if an outsider is watching the two people facing each other for a long time on the ground.
I don't know what kind of mood he was in, so he put his hand on Zhu Nanping's shoulder to try to comfort her. As soon as he touched her, Zhu Nanping suddenly leaned on his chest and started crying happily.
Her thin shoulders were twitching and trembling, and she was extremely sad. Zhang Ning unconsciously kneaded her arm with his palm and said kindly: It's okay, it's okay.
There is no need to explain or ask, he has gradually understood all the logical relationships about Zhu Nanping.It was like the sun shining away the mist, the rain washed away the dust, and her tears had washed away the hatred and grudges.
This girl who had no mother since childhood grew up in that isolated Taoist temple. Even her father could not see her for a long time. She was forced to be shrouded in the huge shadow of the failure of the previous generation.
Suddenly someone was a little more tender and she regarded it as a treasure.
Zhang Ning let her cry in her arms, but her face was cold. The double feeling of guilt and the pleasure of plunder made his heart full of evil.
They killed the girl's biological father and locked up her grandmother, and he now ruthlessly plundered the girl's position that originally belonged to Prince Wenkui in her heart.
Is this world really full of cruelty and robbery?
Whether it is material status or emotional, only the winner is the king?
With a soft and slender body in her arms, Zhang Ning smelled the scent of a girl from the black hair on her head.
In the morning, he was entangled with his younger sister in the Shahu Bamboo Forest Garden but did not solve the problem, which made him very sensitive and he had an embarrassing reaction for a moment.
This is definitely not your original intention, and the reaction of your body does not represent consciousness...
Fortunately, this little girl probably doesn’t understand these things, otherwise wouldn’t it be embarrassing?
He gently pushed her shoulder away and said: Let's go into the house first.
Zhu Nanping choked and said: Are you still driving me away?
No, I apologize for what I said just now.Zhang Ning said kindly.After saying that, he grabbed Zhu Nanping's little hand and walked into the room with her in a friendly manner.
Zhang Ning sat down on a chair, looked up at Zhu Nanping's eyes, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve bag and handed it over.Zhu Nanping took it silently, then turned his back with red face.
Have you heard some rumors about the prince?Zhang Ning asked.
Zhu Nanping nodded: When my grandmother was not arrested, she often said in front of me that you killed my father.
Then don’t you hate us?Zhang Ning asked carefully.In his opinion, a girl whose worldview has not yet been formed should be easily brainwashed by the remarks that have been repeatedly emphasized in her ears.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Nanping shook his head: I can't even remember what my parents look like now, and I have never seen them a few times.
Zhang Ning hurriedly said: I am your uncle, no matter what, I am always the prince’s brother. From now on, you will treat me like your father, and I will take care of you.
Zhu Nanping wiped away his tears, turned to Zhang Ning and responded with a um.
Zhang Ning pointed to the spacious room and said: This is your aunt’s bedroom. I will explain to the maid later to allow you to come in at any time.There are bookshelfs and chess recipes over there. If you are bored, you can come and play. Your aunt will be back in a few days.
Don't you live here?She asked timidly again.
Zhang Ning didn't know how to answer for a moment. In addition to showing his love for Zhou Erniang, he also had to find an opportunity to accompany Xu Wenjun and Gu Chunhan.
It was just fine to fight outside in the past, but when you return to Wuchang, you should not neglect them too much. Women need someone to accompany you.
He observed Zhu Nanping's face again, but he did not fully understand the little girl's psychology for a while.
Even if her parents are not close to her, their family relationship is obvious after all, and they should not just ignore grudges.
But he didn't see anything. Zhu Nanping seemed a little shy at this time and deliberately avoided his gaze.
When Zhang Ning remembered that there was something else, he temporarily abandoned these subtle feelings, went to the table to get paper and pen, and calmed down to think.
His unique way of thinking lists various factors, outlines the relationship between various people and things through lines, and makes detailed inferences and weighing the pros and cons.
Getting together silently is a little idle.
In fact, even if you are at a high position, you cannot be in the lively and laughter at any time, and you are often lonely.
But isn’t it also a pleasure to be so quiet if you have the conditions to be so quiet?
Not everyone has the resources to own such a large house and such a quiet environment without being disturbed by mundane affairs.
It was not until noon that Zhang Ning stood up and threw the sloppy pieces of paper into the charcoal basin, and blue flames suddenly appeared.
He went to the door and called Zhou Erniang's close servant Pity Xiang and ordered: In the future, you can't make things difficult for Princess Luocheng in this yard.The princess is not here, you have to prepare lunch for the princess and find someone to wash her clothes.Do you understand?
Pity Xiang hurriedly responded: I understand what the prince said.
Zhang Ning turned his head to Zhu Nanping and said: I have something to leave now, so I will say goodbye.
He went straight out of the yard and headed from the corridor to the Fengyi Tower where Yao Ji lived.
When I arrived at the place, I found that Yao Ji was about to have lunch, so I could have dinner with her.
Yao Ji ordered the maid to add a pair of bowls and chopsticks, and then asked the maid to come over and whisper to say something unknown.
Yao Ji looked at him with a smile, making him feel uncomfortable all over.Actually, he doesn't like eating here very much. Yao Ji's recipes are too light, while he likes heavy and spicy foods.
After a while, the maid added a pair of exquisite bowls and chopsticks and a bottle of thin-necked ceramic wine pot.Only then did Zhang Ning realize that what Yao Ji said quietly just now should be asking the maid to drink.
The maid came forward to pour two glasses of wine, and Yao Ji waved her hand and asked them to retreat.
The cabinet office is looking for you everywhere, but it seems you are not in a hurry.Yao Ji said softly.She must have known that Zhang Ning had returned to the palace long ago.
Zhang Ning said: I will only see them after I think about it.
Yao Ji nodded and picked up the wine glass. Zhang Ning hurriedly reached out and picked up: I wish you.
An old woman was sweeping fallen leaves on the stone path. A group of palace maids came from the corridor with baskets and boxes. When they saw Zhang Ning, they bent down to avoid them.
Zhang Ning, who was walking slowly, had to speed up his pace first, because according to etiquette, these maids dared not let Zhang Ning give way.
He was not in a hurry to see Yao Ji, nor did he want to meet the ministers immediately.
He already knew that the cabinet's resolution should be made when meeting, rather than making hesitant and weighing statements in front of people.
Life is often about acting, showing different selves in different people, that's it.
The real thinking should be done by one person and think about it carefully. This is probably because Zhang Ning likes to stay in the house when thinking about problems.
It was not very quiet to walk in the corridor of the palace. There were often people coming and going, so he decided to go back to his residence and calm down first.
When she walked into the yard, she suddenly saw a girl squatting on the ground. She felt someone and raised her head. It turned out to be Zhu Nanping.
How could Zhu Nanping be here?
Zhang Ning remembered that the court had a banquet two days ago. He brought Zhu Nanping back to ask Zhou Erniang to dress up. Later, she seemed to live here.
What are you doingZhang Ning walked over and asked casually.
I saw some villains painted with stones on the ground. She immediately wiped the flowers with her shoes, and did not answer Zhang Ning's questions, but just looked at him with her hands behind her back.
In the quiet courtyard, there are no relatives or followers, as if Zhu Nanping is the only one here, bored to spend time here.
Zhang Ning remembered the reason why she was taken to Beigong, as if Yao Ji intended to further hurt and revenge through Queen Ma's only granddaughter.
Zhang Ning could easily imagine that the little niece in front of her was actually in danger at any time, and she would not be pleasant to see her appearance, so Beigong would not have a good time anyway.
He felt sympathy in his heart because he never felt that Zhu Nanping was a threat...
Even if she is a royal relative and regards herself as an enemy, what kind of ability and threat can a little girl have?
Perhaps it would be better for Zhu Nanping to stay by Emperor Jianwen of Nangong. After all, Zhu Yunwen was her grandfather, and the old ministers of Nangong were not hostile to her.
Nanping, you can pack up your own things later, and I will personally send you to Nangong in the afternoon.Zhang Ning said.I can still do this, so I don’t have to follow Yao Ji’s words.
Still no response was heard, she just lowered her head silently.
She seems to be disliked to talk, but sometimes she will still speak when she is happy, such as when she meets for the first time.
When she lowered her head, the different hairstyle slid down to the front, successfully covering most of her face, which seemed to be a tortoise shell.
Zhang Ning didn't want to explain her kindness, and didn't want to show off how kind she was. She did it as soon as she did it. If she couldn't figure it out, she didn't have to worry about it.
Since he didn't speak, he was too lazy to force it.
He turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly he felt something strange.
The moment she turned around, Yu Guangli was stunned to see Zhu Nanping suddenly raise his head, then looked elsewhere, her hair slipped down again to cover the expression on her face, and her right hand tightly grabbed her left arm, as if she was pinching the flesh on her arm. Such entanglement made Zhang Ning feel tight.
He stood still, walked back, bent down and tried to look up at her face: What's wrong?
After a moment of quietness, Zhu Nanping suddenly raised his head, his face full of tears, and he choked and said: I have been waiting for you... In the morning, I heard a palace maid say that you are back, and I have been watching at the door...
In an instant, Zhang Ning felt something rushing into his mind. All the ideas about Zhu Nanping in his mind were subverted. In a moment, the new logic had not been established, but the vague feeling made him suddenly understand the most critical point.
He saw that the fog at the entrance of the courtyard behind Zhu Nanping was lighter than when he first came in, as if the sun's rays suddenly rose, dispelling all the haze.
The human soul is rising and flying into the air, as if an outsider is watching the two people facing each other for a long time on the ground.
I don't know what kind of mood he was in, so he put his hand on Zhu Nanping's shoulder to try to comfort her. As soon as he touched her, Zhu Nanping suddenly leaned on his chest and started crying happily.
Her thin shoulders were twitching and trembling, and she was extremely sad. Zhang Ning unconsciously kneaded her arm with his palm and said kindly: It's okay, it's okay.
There is no need to explain or ask, he has gradually understood all the logical relationships about Zhu Nanping.It was like the sun shining away the mist, the rain washed away the dust, and her tears had washed away the hatred and grudges.
This girl who had no mother since childhood grew up in that isolated Taoist temple. Even her father could not see her for a long time. She was forced to be shrouded in the huge shadow of the failure of the previous generation.
Suddenly someone was a little more tender and she regarded it as a treasure.
Zhang Ning let her cry in her arms, but her face was cold. The double feeling of guilt and the pleasure of plunder made his heart full of evil.
They killed the girl's biological father and locked up her grandmother, and he now ruthlessly plundered the girl's position that originally belonged to Prince Wenkui in her heart.
Is this world really full of cruelty and robbery?
Whether it is material status or emotional, only the winner is the king?
With a soft and slender body in her arms, Zhang Ning smelled the scent of a girl from the black hair on her head.
In the morning, he was entangled with his younger sister in the Shahu Bamboo Forest Garden but did not solve the problem, which made him very sensitive and he had an embarrassing reaction for a moment.
This is definitely not your original intention, and the reaction of your body does not represent consciousness...
Fortunately, this little girl probably doesn’t understand these things, otherwise wouldn’t it be embarrassing?
He gently pushed her shoulder away and said: Let's go into the house first.
Zhu Nanping choked and said: Are you still driving me away?
No, I apologize for what I said just now.Zhang Ning said kindly.After saying that, he grabbed Zhu Nanping's little hand and walked into the room with her in a friendly manner.
Zhang Ning sat down on a chair, looked up at Zhu Nanping's eyes, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve bag and handed it over.Zhu Nanping took it silently, then turned his back with red face.
Have you heard some rumors about the prince?Zhang Ning asked.
Zhu Nanping nodded: When my grandmother was not arrested, she often said in front of me that you killed my father.
Then don’t you hate us?Zhang Ning asked carefully.In his opinion, a girl whose worldview has not yet been formed should be easily brainwashed by the remarks that have been repeatedly emphasized in her ears.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Nanping shook his head: I can't even remember what my parents look like now, and I have never seen them a few times.
Zhang Ning hurriedly said: I am your uncle, no matter what, I am always the prince’s brother. From now on, you will treat me like your father, and I will take care of you.
Zhu Nanping wiped away his tears, turned to Zhang Ning and responded with a um.
Zhang Ning pointed to the spacious room and said: This is your aunt’s bedroom. I will explain to the maid later to allow you to come in at any time.There are bookshelfs and chess recipes over there. If you are bored, you can come and play. Your aunt will be back in a few days.
Don't you live here?She asked timidly again.
Zhang Ning didn't know how to answer for a moment. In addition to showing his love for Zhou Erniang, he also had to find an opportunity to accompany Xu Wenjun and Gu Chunhan.
It was just fine to fight outside in the past, but when you return to Wuchang, you should not neglect them too much. Women need someone to accompany you.
He observed Zhu Nanping's face again, but he did not fully understand the little girl's psychology for a while.
Even if her parents are not close to her, their family relationship is obvious after all, and they should not just ignore grudges.
But he didn't see anything. Zhu Nanping seemed a little shy at this time and deliberately avoided his gaze.
When Zhang Ning remembered that there was something else, he temporarily abandoned these subtle feelings, went to the table to get paper and pen, and calmed down to think.
His unique way of thinking lists various factors, outlines the relationship between various people and things through lines, and makes detailed inferences and weighing the pros and cons.
Getting together silently is a little idle.
In fact, even if you are at a high position, you cannot be in the lively and laughter at any time, and you are often lonely.
But isn’t it also a pleasure to be so quiet if you have the conditions to be so quiet?
Not everyone has the resources to own such a large house and such a quiet environment without being disturbed by mundane affairs.
It was not until noon that Zhang Ning stood up and threw the sloppy pieces of paper into the charcoal basin, and blue flames suddenly appeared.
He went to the door and called Zhou Erniang's close servant Pity Xiang and ordered: In the future, you can't make things difficult for Princess Luocheng in this yard.The princess is not here, you have to prepare lunch for the princess and find someone to wash her clothes.Do you understand?
Pity Xiang hurriedly responded: I understand what the prince said.
Zhang Ning turned his head to Zhu Nanping and said: I have something to leave now, so I will say goodbye.
He went straight out of the yard and headed from the corridor to the Fengyi Tower where Yao Ji lived.
When I arrived at the place, I found that Yao Ji was about to have lunch, so I could have dinner with her.
Yao Ji ordered the maid to add a pair of bowls and chopsticks, and then asked the maid to come over and whisper to say something unknown.
Yao Ji looked at him with a smile, making him feel uncomfortable all over.Actually, he doesn't like eating here very much. Yao Ji's recipes are too light, while he likes heavy and spicy foods.
After a while, the maid added a pair of exquisite bowls and chopsticks and a bottle of thin-necked ceramic wine pot.Only then did Zhang Ning realize that what Yao Ji said quietly just now should be asking the maid to drink.
The maid came forward to pour two glasses of wine, and Yao Ji waved her hand and asked them to retreat.
The cabinet office is looking for you everywhere, but it seems you are not in a hurry.Yao Ji said softly.She must have known that Zhang Ning had returned to the palace long ago.
Zhang Ning said: I will only see them after I think about it.
Yao Ji nodded and picked up the wine glass. Zhang Ning hurriedly reached out and picked up: I wish you.