kingnovel Chapter 322: My Sister is as Gentle as a Chrysanthemum (4)
Chapter 322: My Sister is as Gentle as a Chrysanthemum (4)
Ning Zhen finally lost her nonchalant look. Anger flashed in her eyes. "Take Ying'er back and beat her to death! Oh, no, let's marry her off! Marry her to the dirtiest beggar! She dared to seduce the master and openly slap me in the face. How can I tolerate such a wicked slave!"
Ning Ning silently pulled her hand back, "Sister, I don't think this is appropriate! Since she has been taken in by my brother-in-law, you still have to discuss with him how to place her. What's the point of me interfering? What the nanny said just now makes sense. Maids like her usually serve as concubines to my brother-in-law. You haven't made any arrangements for a long time, and you haven't found a good family for her in the mansion. She is getting older, so she will naturally have to think about it."
"Ahem, how can your brother-in-law have another person around him? He already has five concubines and two maids. If he has another one, he won't even have time to look at me!"
Ning Zhen was coughing, and without the cover of makeup, her eyes looked ferocious.
Ning Ning seemed surprised. "Sister, how could you think like that? You are always generous and gentle, how could you be jealous? You said that the women in the harem are pitiful and need warmth, but Ying'er is not pitiful? Doesn't she need warmth? You have warmed so many people, so what if she is one more? Even if she is promoted to a concubine, she can't threaten your position, so why bother to make things difficult for her!"
"You! How can you talk like that? Are you still my brother?!"
Ning Zhen's eyes turned red, but Ning Ning spread her hands and seemed to feel that she was also quite wronged.
"Of course I am your brother, so I care more about your reputation. Sister, you value your reputation the most, but being jealous is not a good thing. How can you bear such a reputation!"
"Ahem, it wasn't me who did it, it was you! You said you would take Ying'er back and deal with her!"
"I mean, if she makes other mistakes, take her back and deal with her! She is my brother-in-law's woman now, how can I interfere in your affairs at will! Her indenture contract is in my sister's hand, you can do whatever you want with her. What's the matter, is it that only your reputation is important, and mine is not important?! Sister, I haven't seen you for a while, how come you have become so cold and selfish, or... are you just like this by nature?!"
"You! Ahem, get out of here! Get out!"
Ning Zhen finally realized that she had no protection from her mother's family at all, and she drove Ning Ning away in a rage!
Ning Ning sighed and left, "Sister, you are upset. I will come to visit you again when you are well again."
Ning Zhen's life became difficult after that. Because of her reputation, she was unwilling to take care of Ying'er, so she had no choice but to make Ying'er her concubine.
Originally, the concubines of these maids who came as dowry were all confidants of the mistress of the house, but Ying'er had fallen out with her before and realized that she would not have a good life relying on her, and no one in the Ning family would help her.
So after becoming a concubine, Ying'er was the one who took the lead in being selfish and opposed her in every way.
In addition, she knew Ning Zhen inside and out, so going against Ning Zhen was simply "twice the result with half the effort", and Ning Zhen became a laughing stock of the entire Zhao family.
Ning Zhen's life became increasingly difficult, but the power of the plot was still strong, and she still got in touch with Song Wan.
Song Wan went to Beijing for business and paid a visit to the Zhao family. After a few visits, the two of them got in touch again.
Hearing about Ning Zhen's current predicament, Song Wan felt extremely distressed.
That was the woman in his mind, as cold and aloof as the plum blossom. How could she endure all these grievances in the rear house!
Therefore, although the two had never met, Song Wan bribed the maidservant beside Ning Zhen, corresponded with her privately, and arranged to meet her in the name of burning incense.
Ning Zhen went there happily, and according to the inertia of the plot, she was naturally seen by Ning Ning.
Ning Ning thought about it, followed them quietly, and after a while, when they met, she followed them in.
Unexpectedly, before he could go in, Song Wan came out in a hurry, followed by Ning Zhen.
Ning Zhen no longer cared about her dignity, which she had always valued. She took a few quick steps and grabbed Song Wan, "Stop and tell me what you mean! What do you mean? You asked me to meet you, but now that we're together you throw some banknotes at me. Who are you trying to humiliate?"
"No, no, no, I have absolutely no intention of humiliating you. I just heard that you're not doing well, and even the things in your room have been taken away by the servants. You and I are senior and junior brothers and sisters, and I can't bear to see you suffer so much, so I gave you these silver coins to make your life better. I really have no other intentions, please don't misunderstand me!"
"Bah! I don't need your few taels of silver! You went to so much trouble to invite me out for them, have you ever considered my reputation?"
Song Wan struggled to free his arm and sneered twice, "If you really value your reputation, why would you come out to meet me! Why do we have to say such harsh words! Don't act so arrogant and look down on gold and silver. I have found out everything. You have been despised by the Zhao family since you asked for too little betrothal gift. Your situation has been getting worse and worse in the Zhao family. Isn't it all because of your lack of money? If you had money and took care of yourself, you wouldn't be in such a miserable state!"
He looked Ning Zhen up and down and shook his head slightly.
Ning Zhen looked haggard and her skin was sagging. She didn't take good care of herself after the confinement. She looked weak and fat, and the powder on her face had floated up. I'm afraid no one would believe she was 30 years old.
But the Ning Zhen in his mind is still the cold, arrogant and self-contained girl from back then, completely different from what she is now!
The more Song Wan looked at her, the harder it was to hide his disappointment, as if he had been cheated!
Ning Zhen also understood what he meant. She was immediately filled with shame and anger. She no longer cared about her dignity and pushed him hard!
After all, she had left a deep impression on Song Wan before. Song Wan didn't expect that she could evolve to the point of hitting people, so he was completely unprepared and fell, hitting the back of his head on a rock!
"Hey, what's wrong with you?!"
Blood flowed out, and this time the person who died was not the original person, but Song Wan!
It seems that without the support of her original self, who helped Ning Zhen to maintain her pampered life and looks, she didn't even have the chance to cheat on her husband, and her life turned into a murder!
Ning Zhen just wanted to vent her anger, but didn't want to be involved in a murder case. She was at a loss as to what to do. When she looked up and saw Ning Ning coming in, she hurriedly asked him for help.
But Ning Ning would never indulge her. "Sister, you secretly met with a man outside your family and caused a death. How can I cover up for you when such a thing damages the reputation of the Ning family? Let's just follow the rules!"
"No, no, I don't want it!"
Ning Zhen acted like a mad woman, no longer as calm as a chrysanthemum. But she had no control over the situation. They were too excited just now and made too much noise.
Ning Zhen was sent to the authorities and soon paid for his murder with his life, thus completely ending this cause and effect!