novelraw Chapter 21: Took mine, return it back.
Chapter 21: Took mine, return it back.
Chapter 21: Took mine, return it back.[You took mine, now give it back]The mist was heavy, and the chill in the air was deep.Bai Peng drove an ox cart with Liu's sleepy Zhuzi on board.Ning Jing and Su Liang were also there.Su Liang disassembled the Plum Blossom Screen, carrying the two-sided embroidered plum blossom with her.When they passed the woods, Ning Jing asked Bai Peng to stop and found that the government officials were gone.By the time they arrived in Feiyan Town, the sun had just risen.Bao'an Hall had not yet opened, but there were already more than a dozen people waiting outside.Bai Peng sighed regretfully, saying they should have come earlier.After parking the ox cart, Bai Peng and his family of three joined the line.Zhuzi was weak and couldn't bear the cold wind.Seeing that the Tea House across the street was open, Su Liang bought the cheapest pot of tea and two plates of signature desserts, gave several copper coins to the waiter, and then asked Mrs. Liu and Zhuzi to sit in the Tea House. They would join Bai Peng when his turn was nearly up."We'll drink a little hot tea and then head to the county town. Don't let the tea and the desserts go to waste," Su Liang said.Bai Peng and Mrs. Liu both knew that Su Liang was trying to help in a way they couldn't refuse, and they secretly appreciated her kindness.The waiter, after receiving the tip, warmed up and promised to provide hot water for free after they finished their tea.Leaving the Tea House, Su Liang asked Ning Jing, "Do you know where Qiuming Manor is?"Ning Jing pointed in one direction."Who lives there, some nobleman? The famous doctor from Bao'an Hall was invited by them," Su Liang said.Ning Jing shook his head. He didn't know either.The two hired a carriage to go to the county town. As they passed Bao'an Hall again, Su Liang lifted the curtain and saw an old man with white hair and beard being ushered in. He was probably the renowned doctor from the capital city...."Father, what should we do?" Huang Wanwan hadn't slept well, and her complexion was poor.Huang Jin wore a gloomy face. "I never expected Ning Jing to be protected by a master, even in this state!""Doesn't this mean that getting the Plum Blossom Screen is impossible?" Huang Wanwan's face turned pale. "The day after tomorrow is Lady Xing's birthday, and I've done so much for it...""If we weren't pressed for time, I could send someone to inform the Ning Family, and someone would take care of Ning Jing!" Huang Jin snorted coldly.His thinking aligned with that of Yang Feng.Just as the father and daughter were at a loss, the maid reported from outside the door, "A person named Su Liang sent an invitation for the young lady to meet at Mingxiang Building."Huang Jin and Huang Wanwan's expressions changed at once!Isn't Su Liang the very person who troubles them?They would never have imagined her daring to take the initiative to seek them out."It must be Ning Jing's idea! He must know your identity now!" Huang Jin's eyes flashed. "It seems he has a request, and his previous refusal was merely due to dissatisfaction with the price.""But if he raises the price to ten thousand taels of gold, who could afford it?" Huang Wanwan frowned.Huang Jin shook his head. "He won't. You go and meet him to see what he really wants. As long as his request isn't too outrageous, agree to it first and then talk about getting the Plum Blossom Screen."Huang Wanwan got up and walked to the door, then suddenly remembered something. "Father, while Ning Jing is away, why not send someone over to his home to