After saying that, she smiled bitterly.

She was just an orphan without a father or mother. Fortunately, Aning and her godmother took pity on her and she was able to find a temporary home in Kyoto.

"Master Nie has a bright future. He can marry a woman from a well-off family, so why bother getting entangled with me."

An Ning's frown deepened, something wasn't right.

Nie Yuan is not that kind of person.

When she came back that day, didn't Lord Nie come to the General's Mansion?

Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem right.

Since Nie Yuan came to the General's Mansion to repay the money that day, he has never been there again.

During this period of time, Qingcheng has been at the General's Mansion.

It seems that the two of them have little contact.

"Those who are obsessed with the authorities are clear-eyed. Don't think too much about Qingcheng. Mr. Nie believes that there must be a reason for everything."

Ruan Qingcheng shook his head, "I thought so too, so I tested him many times. But every time I took a step toward him, he would take a step back without hesitation. Master Nie must have been deeply disturbed by this, so I

Why bother making passionate speculations?"

The doubts in An Ning's heart were even deeper.

Something happened in Kyoto that she didn't know about.

After comforting Ruan Qingcheng, An Ning went to Xijiao Villa in the afternoon.

As soon as I entered, I saw Mother Nie, embroidering with a needle in the sun.

When she saw An Ning, she put down her handkerchief excitedly, "Oh, Miss An, you're here."

An Ning smiled and said, "How is Auntie?"

Mother Nie couldn't help but nodded, "Okay! Very good! Thanks to Miss An, I am now strong and healthy."

Looking at the several embroidered handkerchiefs in the basket, I must have thought that my aunt made them to help support the family.

An Ning sighed and held her wrist.

"Auntie, don't work so hard in the future. Live a leisurely life and don't be in a hurry to pay back the money. I believe Mr. Nie told you that he bought the shares of our Ranyan and it won't take long for the money to be paid back.

Already."

Mother Nie nodded, with a heavy look in her eyes, "I know, Miss An, I have asked where you can repay the money my son gave you. Miss An, what medicines did you use to save me?"

, worth thousands of gold, and this house is so good. You even hired two girls to take care of me. How can I accept your kindness with peace of mind? I think if I do more, I can return the girl to peace earlier.

Your money."

An Ning felt helpless.

Only Mother Nie who has raised such a good person can teach an upright person like Mr. Nie.

"Don't rush, take your time. My aunt, you also know that I spent a lot of money. For this money, wouldn't you take better care of your body?"

Mother Nie smiled and nodded: "Hey, that's what the girl said."

An Ning saw that the time had come and got straight to the point.

"Auntie, how are you doing with Mr. Nie recently? Since you came back, you haven't had time to visit."

Mother Nie's smile gradually faded, "Okay, very good."

She said it very reluctantly.

An Ning continued to ask: "Do you have any difficulties, Mr. Nie? Can you tell me?"

At this moment, a woman suddenly appeared outside the door, wearing pink clothes.

The moment she saw An Ning, her face froze. Then she walked up to An Ning and asked in a coquettish way: "Who are you?"

Mother Nie immediately scolded her in a low voice: "Xia Xia, don't be unreasonable. This is my benefactor, Miss An."

The little girl tilted her head, and then said meaningfully: "Ah... Miss An? An Ning, the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion?"

An Ning smiled lightly, "It's me. May I ask who the girl is?"

"I am Qin Xia, Lord Nie's fiancée."

fiancée?

An Ning was shocked.

Mother Nie explained at the side: "Originally, my son and Xia Xia were engaged since childhood. However, one year, our family suddenly encountered a disaster and became impoverished, so we never mentioned this marriage again."

Then Mother Nie sighed and continued: "Unfortunately, the Qin family also suffered a disaster last year, and Xia Xia came to join us."

An Ning nodded thoughtfully, so that was it.

At this time, there was a noise outside the door, and a man, a woman, and a boy came in carrying large and small bags.

Mother Nie looked at An Ning with some embarrassment.

"These are Xia Xia's parents and younger brother." Then she stood up and said to the people outside the house: "Didn't I ask Nie Er to arrange a place for you?"

I saw the middle-aged man at the door with a dissatisfied look on his face and said: "My dear, don't even look at it. How can we live in the place Nie Yuan found for us? I think your place is not bad and there are many rooms. Why don't we just squeeze in it temporarily?"

, we are going to become a family anyway.”

The woman also echoed: "Yes, yes, they are getting married anyway. By the way, in-laws, we talked about Rui'er going to school last time. When are we going to take him to see Prime Minister Gu?"

Mother Nie suddenly felt embarrassed. She said anxiously: "This house is not ours. Even if you want to live in it, you must get the owner's consent! Also, when did I say that I would take Rui'er to see Gu?

Are you an adult?"

As soon as these words came out, the couple dropped the salutes in their hands and accused: "My dear, how can you say that? You paid the rent for this house, and even if the landlord comes, he can't control how many people live in it, and

Then the eldest lady of the landlord's house, An Ning, is also friends with Nie Yuan. Not to mention paying rent, but if she doesn't pay, she can't kick us out."

"Also, there is something about Rui'er going to school. We will soon become a family. Rui'er is also Nie Yuan's brother-in-law. He and Mr. Gu are officials in the same court, so why can't he help me? And Miss An is still with me

Mr. Gu is an unmarried couple. Based on this relationship, it is only a matter of a word. When my Rui'er becomes a man and becomes an official in the court in the future, will he not care about you anymore? "

"That's right..."

Miss Qin Xia on the side also nodded subconsciously, acquiescing to what the two elders said.

"Yes, aunt, please help my brother, so that I can have someone to rely on in the future."

Mother Nie looked towards An Ning and saw that she was still smiling, her face not changing even a little bit.

"Does Auntie know the friendship between Master Nie and Qingcheng?"

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Especially Qin Xia, when she first came here, she saw a particularly beautiful woman with Master Nie. The look on her face made her break the veil in her hand.

Nie Yuan was originally her fiancé, and the engagement was still pending, so why should another woman get involved?

She said angrily: "What kind of friendship? I am Lord Nie's fiancée, and that allure. Even if I want to enter the house in the future, I can only be a concubine."

As soon as these words came out, the smile on An Ning's face faded.

Mother Nie also directly overturned the handkerchief on the table.

"Qin Xia, shut up!"
Chapter completed!