Remarry 9,000 Years Old

Chapter 69: Showing Affection in Front of Former Rival

The Ninth Princess Xu Yonghe claimed that she had known Ning Su for more than ten years, and she had never seen such a gentle look on his face.

It's the kind of doting that comes from the bones, silent and yet subtle.

As early as on the way back to Beijing, she heard that he had married a new wife, and she had wondered if it was just a temporary measure.

After all, for so many years, Emperor Ming has always intended to find him a wife to silence the gossips of the world.

But when she saw the girl, she realized that her imagination might be completely wrong.

Women are always particularly sensitive in this regard. Ning Su looked at the girl differently, different from anyone else.

Shen Nanqiao didn't care at all what others thought. She ran over holding up her skirt and put the hand warmer in her arms into Ning Su's hands.

The hand warmer used by girls at home is small and exquisite, and it has the fragrance of plum blossom cakes, which makes people feel comfortable and soothed.

Originally, he never used this kind of thing, but for some reason, he took it and listened to her crisp question.

"Why don't you take a car when it's freezing? You'll freeze to death if you ride a horse."

Ning Su found it funny in his heart. If he was frozen to death by this little bit of snow and wind, he would have probably been listed in the eyes of the King of Hell hundreds of times.

He unbuttoned the gray cloak with one hand, took it off and draped it over Shen Nanqiao's slender shoulders.

"We're going to ride in a sedan chair later. I'm afraid it'll be a bit cold. Your feather satin dress won't be able to withstand it."

The warm body temperature enveloped my shoulders, filling the void left by the sudden loss of the hand warmer.

Shen Nanqiao confidently put his arm around Ning Su's.

"I will go in with you."

There was still snow outside at noon, but now it was snowing heavily, and the snowflakes were falling in balls like cotton wool.

Ning Su reached out to the accompanying factory guard and took an umbrella, holding it over Shen Nanqiao's head.

"Take a sedan chair, so you won't catch a cold."

The Ninth Princess spoke gently from the side.

"Mrs. Ning, why don't you come sit with me? We can take one car with two of us, and it will be warmer with more people."

She has always been very good at speaking, and her attitude is neither humble nor arrogant, making people feel warm and at ease.

Shen Nanqiao also smiled at her politely.

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess, but husband and wife should share the joys and sorrows. It is unreasonable for me to ride in the sedan chair alone while my husband is down there in the wind and snow."

The Ninth Princess's decent smile froze on her face for a moment.

Is this an allusion to the fact that she abandoned the Ninth Prince who was fighting at the border and returned to the capital alone to seek refuge?

The little girl had a sweet smile and clear eyes. Could it be that I was overthinking it?

Maybe they are just newlyweds and are in love with each other?

These thoughts went around in her mind, but there was no definite answer.

However, since the other party had already declined, it would be impolite to insist, so the Ninth Princess nodded politely and got into the sedan chair.

Seeing that Shen Nanqiao insisted, Ning Su didn't say much. He took another umbrella from his follower and handed it over.

But Shen Nanqiao didn't answer.

"Just hold on a bit, it'll be warmer."

"Then why didn't you squeeze into the sedan chair just now?"

Shen Nanqiao blinked her big eyes, as if she had heard something ridiculous.

"She's not my husband, why should I squeeze with her?"

At this moment, Ning Su was almost certain that what Shen Nanqiao had just said was meaningful.

Is it necessary to be so hostile when we first meet?

His mind raced, and he immediately understood the reason.

It's funny to say that a girl's mind is only as small as the tip of a needle.

He was afraid that she would have doubts in her heart, so he made it clear in the morning that he had nothing to do with the Ninth Princess.

Unexpectedly, before the truth was revealed, this girl could still pretend that it had nothing to do with her, but once things were revealed, she became openly jealous.

That indirect attack just now was quite funny.

I don't usually think she is such a sharp-tongued person, but once she shows her edge, she is quite interesting.

"Did you do it on purpose?"

The little girl who was questioned had an innocent look on her face, but she held her arms tighter and kept silent, looking like she was playing a trick.

Ning Su had no choice but to hold an umbrella and take her into the snow.

During the coldest days of winter, palace ladies would not go out on occasion. The brick-red palace walls set against the bright yellow glazed tiles looked quite interesting against the white snow.

The couple walked in the snow, leaving a long trail of footprints behind them. At first glance, it seemed like they were dependent on each other.

The corner gate is not far from the Cining Palace, only about four or five palace gates away. If Ning Su were alone on a normal day, he would reach the destination in less than a cup of tea.

But now, if I walk slowly with Shen Nanqiao, it will probably take a quarter of an hour.

He was fine, but the delicate girl had never experienced any wind or snow, and if she caught a cold, it would be a problem.

"I'll call for a sedan chair, and you can get on it?"

Shen Nanqiao tilted his head slightly.

"Are you very reluctant to go with me? Are you afraid of being embarrassed?"

Ning Su glanced at her unhappily.

"I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it. It'll be cold tomorrow."

Shen Nanqiao smiled proudly.

"I have been strong since I was a child. Even if I get caught in the rain, I can go home and drink a bowl of hot ginger soup, and everything will be fine."

Ning Su felt a little sad after hearing these words.

Children without their biological mothers would not dare to get sick freely, and would be raised in a carefree manner. Thinking of this, I felt a sense of sympathy.

Seeing Ning Su silent, Shen Nanqiao touched his nose guiltily.

"Are you mad that I spoke too harshly just now?"

The snow fell on the umbrella, making a rustling sound, and it felt like it was caressing my heart bit by bit.

The little girl stood beside him, looking up at him from time to time.

The look on his face was a bit like when he was a child and had found a treasure, and was eager to take him to see it, but also wanted to find a way to keep it a secret.

"You can say whatever you want to say. If you have to please others for everything as my wife, then I am too incompetent."

Shen Nanqiao's eyes moved and he chuckled.

"What if you give me a cold look?"

Although Ning Su has never had a lover, he has been in the harem for many years and knows very well that it is impossible to reason with women.

Ning Su's eyes moved and he reached out to straighten Shen Nanqiao's shoulders.

"The Xu family has been kind to me. When I first entered the palace, my foundation was shallow, and Lord Xu was kind to me." He paused, and then said, "I regarded Xu Yonghe as my sister."

Shen Nanqiao snorted softly.

Most of the times men refer to their sisters as their confidantes.

One of the most unclear relationships in the world is that between brother and sister. After a while, it is easy for them to have bad thoughts and it is easy for them to become lovers.

Ning Su has been working in the prison field for many years. With just one glance at Shen Nanqiao's face, he guessed what she was thinking.

There was no way to come to a conclusion about this kind of thing, so he spoke each word clearly.

"In the early years, Lord Xu wanted to marry her to me, and we did discuss marriage for a while. If I wanted to be interested, I wouldn't have to wait until today."

Shen Nanqiao keenly grasped the key point of the words.

"So who is that girl?"

Ning Su was stunned.

"Which girl?"

Shen Nanqiao sneered and spoke sourly.

"It's the girl who made you fall in love."

She remembered every word clearly. He said that he once had a girl in his heart, but she was not the Ninth Prince's Consort.

Ning Su was speechless for a moment, but Shen Nanqiao misunderstood him.

He probably loved that girl very much, so he didn't want to mention her, for fear of taking his anger out on her.

Just as I was about to explain that I had no intention of pursuing the matter, I heard a scream not far away.

That voice was clearly that of the Ninth Princess who had just spoken to her.

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