Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 142 The Greedy Man

Ying Jing anticipated that this meeting between Madam Hu and Nongyu would be very awkward.

Although they are relatives, they have been separated for more than ten years and have never lived together. Can they really have a deep relationship?

Madam Hu explained what happened back then and apologized. Nongyu generously said it was okay, and in the end, they hugged each other and cried.

Once this process is completed, it's pretty much done; it won't take long at all.

Perhaps when they came out, they were still in tears, their faces streaked with tears.

However, things took an unexpected turn for the better.

When Madam Hu and Nongyu came out of the living room, more than an hour had passed.

Moreover, the two women walked hand in hand, their smiles completely genuine.

They walked together intimately, and Mrs. Hu also looked very young.

You could easily believe they were twin sisters!

"Changxin-jun is so amazing and yet he treats you so well. Nongyu, you're really lucky..."

Madam Hu was talking to Nongyu, her face beaming with a warm smile.

They were chatting and laughing, there wasn't a trace of sadness in their air...

Ying Jing's expression was somewhat strange; these two women seemed a bit off.

Ying Jing's gaze swept over Nongyu's beautiful face, and after confirming that her eyes were still clear as water, he nodded in satisfaction.

Then look at Madam Hu.

A gentle smile graced her delicate, beautiful face, and her gaze toward Nongyu was filled with guilt and doting affection.

"Many thanks to Lord Changxin for his help, which allowed Nongyu to reunite with her family."

Nongyu had already arrived in front of Ying Jing.

Although Ying Jing had said long ago that such formalities were unnecessary, Nongyu would only agree at the time and then continue to do so afterward.

“Nongyu will follow you for the rest of her life to repay your kindness.”

Nongyu's eyes were filled with tenderness, and her soft jade-like arms had already wrapped around Yingjing's arm.

Her relationship with Ying Jing had long been established, so she no longer needed to hide it.

Moreover, Zi Nu has never had any objections, so Nong Yu feels no burden from saying these words.

Ying Jing, on the other hand, glanced at Madam Hu with a slightly guilty look.

The latter remained calm, his smile unchanged.

"Lord Changxin has indeed shown great kindness..."

"Whether it's to Nongyu or to me."

Madam Hu spoke softly, her eyes, though full of smiles, held a hint of sorrow.

If she had known earlier that Lord Changxin and Nongyu had such an intimate relationship... she would never have done such a crazy thing that night!

What's going on here?

She had already developed such a close relationship with Changxin-jun that she even regarded him as her support for the rest of her life.

But now he suddenly realized that Nongyu and he were almost secretly engaged.

Reuniting with Nongyu in the living room would normally not have taken this long.

However, during a casual conversation, Madam Hu noticed that Nongyu's expression was not quite right every time she mentioned Changxin Jun!

So, under Madam Hu's guidance, the two talked for a long time about the common topic of Lord Changxin.

They used each other to deepen their understanding of Nagatoshi-kun...

This is why the two women were able to become so intimate in such a short time.

Having shared common interests and being family members, their relationship naturally warmed up quickly.

“Nongyu and I hit it off immediately, so this little thing is nothing. Madam Hu, you don’t need to take it to heart.”

With just one sentence from Ying Jing, Madam Hu understood his meaning.

Their relationship needs to be kept secret for now; Nongyu comes first.

Although this was Madam Hu's original intention, Ying Jing's hint made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Zi Nu looked somewhat suspicious. She was very good at reading people and looked the three of them up and down.

I have a feeling that the relationship between Ying Jing and Madam Hu is not so simple.

However, she was always sensible and didn't expose it.

"Zilan Pavilion is not a good place for women like us. I will keep Nongyu here, but Lord Changxin cannot treat her poorly."

Zi Nu truly regarded Nong Yu as her own younger sister.

Zi Nu was happy for her to find a good home and naturally wouldn't interfere.

Even if Ying Jing really had something going on with Madam Hu, she only hoped to keep it a secret forever so as not to embarrass Nongyu.

Although Lord Changxin was a bit greedy, given his status, having more women in this era wasn't a big deal.

Ying Jing understood Zi Nu's warning, but he wasn't annoyed. He simply held Nong Yu affectionately in his arms.

"There's no need for Miss Zi Nu to worry about that. Nong Yu won't suffer any injustice while she's with me."

Nongyu, however, didn't grasp the deeper meaning in Zinu's words. She looked on with gratitude and said, "Sister Zinu, thank you..."

This was something Zi Nu had already discussed with her, and Nong Yu did not refuse.

Although she was reluctant to leave Zilanxuan and the sisters there, she now had to start thinking about herself and Ying Jing.

Since her relationship with Changxin Jun was already considered to be on the verge of ending, it was indeed inconvenient for her to continue staying at Zilan Pavilion.

In fact, even if Zi Nu hadn't brought it up today, Ying Jing would have.

It was also Li Kai and Madam Hu's request that Nongyu leave Zilan Pavilion.

Under Zi Nu's strict management, Zi Lan Xuan had rules that differed from ordinary brothels, but it was still a place for pleasure-seeking no matter what.

They might not have known in the past, but now they certainly don't want Nongyu to stay in this kind of place.

"Silly little sister..."

Zi Nu looked into Nong Yu's clear yet foolish eyes and couldn't help but sigh softly.

She was genuinely worried that Nongyu might be bullied if she was alone.

Although Zi Nu had never met any of Changxin Jun's other women, Yan Ling Ji already gave her the impression of being very difficult to deal with.

"If it were me..."

Zi Nu suddenly shook her head; she was extremely quick to adjust her mood and thoughts.

With a slight blink of her narrow eyes, she looked at Nongyu and Yingjing with a sly smile.

"Lord Changxin, I have raised Nongyu with great difficulty, and now that I am handing her over to you, does Lord Changxin not even offer a dowry?"

Ying Jing blinked back at her, but looked at Madam Hu instead.

"I'm sorry, the betrothal gifts have already been given to Madam Hu in advance."

Zi Nu felt a bit aggrieved, but had nothing to say.

However, it wasn't that Ying Jing was completely unwilling to express his opinion.

"Of course, I have also seen how you have taken care of Nongyu, Miss Zi Nu."

"When Zilanxuan enters Qin, I will send Luowang to escort her and provide all the conveniences for Miss Zinu."

Zi Nu suddenly felt a little pain in the milky-white Xue Zi!

Although she wasn't mentioned in a single word, every sentence hinted at it.

It had already been agreed that if Zilanxuan entered Qin, he would get what he wanted.

That jerk is really greedy!