Just because she looks weak doesn't mean she's easy to bully.

Ma Xiner didn't notice that Xiaoguo was talking about Miss Ning. Perhaps she believed the plot too much, so she automatically blocked some information and only came to one conclusion, that Ning Jiaoer was coming.

"You mean the Duke's wife's niece, Ning Jiao'er?"

Xiaoguo hurried over and covered Ma Xiner's mouth.

"Ancestor, how dare you address Miss Ning by her name?"

Ma Xiner had her mouth covered by Xiaoguo's hand. She blinked her big eyes and looked at Xiaoguo in confusion.

"Grandfather, this is in the Duke's Mansion, be careful with your words. Maybe someone heard you calling Miss Ning's name and told the Duke's wife. She will be unhappy and want to punish you!"

Xiaoguo let go of Ma Xiner after she finished speaking. After putting her bag away, she sat next to Ma Xiner and warmed herself by the fire.

"Isn't the Duke's wife's niece here to seek refuge with her? To seek asylum in the Duke's Mansion?"

Xiaoguo looked at Ma Xiner as if she was a fool.

"You, what nonsense are you talking about? And why are you saying that? Did you hear any rumors from somewhere?"

Ma Xiner frowned.

"Isn't it? Before I entered the mansion, I heard that Lord Anping was angered to death by his son, and the mansion was gone. The Lord's son took his family to the remote Liu County, isn't that right?"

Ma Xiner did not say what happened next. The subsequent plot in the book is that Ning Nanfeng will be escorted back to the imperial capital, and will be torn into pieces by five horses. Ning Nanfeng's wife died during the escort. Ning Jiaoer was imprisoned in the prison for three months. When she was released, she became a slave and entered the Duke's Mansion.

Xiaoguo smiled after hearing what Ma Xiner said. She stretched out her finger and tapped Ma Xiner's forehead.

"You, you, it's been such a long time since this happened. No wonder, you've been in the Duke's Mansion for such a long time. You stay in this Duke's Mansion and serve the master, so you don't have time to hear what's happening outside."

Ma Xiner held Xiaoguo's hand.

"Good sister, tell me about it, I really didn't know. I thought life in Liu County was too hard, so Miss Ning was sent to her aunt's place!"

Xiaoguo picked up the remaining pastry from the plate that Ma Xiner had placed on her lap, took a bite, and her eyes narrowed in delight at the delicious taste.

"It's so delicious. Madam Li said that the Duke's wife was not satisfied with the cake, so she gave it all to the servants. Unfortunately, I came back a little late and they were all taken away. These two pieces were left for Dazhuang. Madam Li happened to see me and gave them to me."

Ma Xiner didn't want to listen to Xiaoguo talking about these things at all. First it was the pastries, and then she would definitely talk about Brother Dazhuang. She knew very well that Xiaoguo always told others how good Brother Dazhuang was to her.

In order to hear the news she wanted to hear, Ma Xiner quickly interrupted Xiaoguo.

"Good sister, good sister, I haven't been out for a long time, please have pity on me, I don't know what's going on outside, you told me the beginning, and kept my curiosity hanging, I'm so pitiful, good sister, please have pity on me, I haven't heard stories from outside for a long time, tell me some, okay?"

Ma Xiner, like Ning Jiaoer, has a soft and cute appearance. She suffered a lot in that family before, and she is very thin. There is nothing pretty about her.

When she arrived at the Duke's Mansion, although there was endless work to do, the food and accommodation were many times better than in that family, and she was well taken care of. Since she went to live with Aunt Zhou, her life has become even better. Aunt Zhou also rewarded her with many nice clothes. Now she doesn't look like a maid at all.

Xiaoguo couldn't stand good-looking people acting coquettishly towards her. Besides, the girl acting coquettishly in front of her was really too cute, so she reached out and pinched the soft flesh on Ma Xiner's cheek.

"Okay, sister, I'll tell you, I just heard about it when I went out yesterday. I guess everyone in Cangzhou City knows about this, after all, it's a big deal.

When I went back yesterday, my mother said that my father had gone to deliver firewood to the Anping Marquis's mansion, so I asked a few more questions. "

Xiaoguo felt a little thirsty after eating the pastries, so Ma Xiner considerately poured her a glass of water. Xiaoguo took the water, drank a few sips, and continued talking.

"Some time ago, the case of the two Miss Shens in Lord Shen's mansion was tried. You probably haven't heard about it. I remember that incident hadn't happened when you entered the mansion.

After the Minister of Revenue, Lord Shen, brought Miss Shen Wu back from the farm, another young lady came out and said that the previous one was an imposter, and the previous one was locked up in jail.

Everyone originally thought that the trial was about this case, but Miss Shen came back from the farm in Liu County, and the case was actually brought to Lord Ning's attention."

Ma Xiner stared at Xiaoguo.

"and then?"

Xiaoguo patted Ma Xiner on the head.

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

Ma Xiner pretended to be embarrassed and smiled, lowering her head.

"I just think the story is very exciting. There are so many things happening outside recently?"

Xiaoguo held the cup and took two sips of water.

"Yes, my mother went to watch the trial that day. Even the emperor was there! What a pity! I should have rested that day. I will go and see it too.

It is said that the eldest prince and his wife went there, and even Princess Anle went there. I really wanted to go and see them, but I missed out on all the excitement. What a pity!"

Xiaoguo's face was full of sadness for not being able to join in the fun.

"What was the result, sister? Was Lord Ning sentenced to beheading?"

Xiao Guo was shocked when he heard what Ma Xiner said.

"How is that possible? Lord Ning is a good official, and the emperor has cleared his name."

Ma Xiner knew that things did not develop according to the book when Xiaoguo started talking about this matter, but she still wanted to struggle. What if the plot was too powerful to be changed?

What if...

"What happened next?"

Ma Xiner was a little excited.

"The case that was first tried was Miss Shen's case. In the end, the one who was thrown into jail was the real one. By the way, later on, a lively incident happened in the downtown area. Do you want to know?"

"I do not want!"

Ma Xiner was a little excited. She was not familiar with Miss Shen, so why did she know so much about her? She was a little angry.

Those three words came out of her mouth with anger, and Xiaoguo was frightened by Ma Xiner for a moment.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, sister. I, I, I, I'm just too curious about Master Ning's affairs. I have never heard of this Miss Shen before, so... sister, sister, please don't be angry with me!"

Ma Xiner pulled Xiaoguo's sleeve and acted coquettishly, and Xiaoguo forced a smile.

"fine…"

Xiao Guo said in a low voice.

"Sister, what's the situation with Master Ning?"

Ma Xiner asked, Xiaoguo looked at Ma Xiner, stood up, walked to where she put her bags, took out a small bag from it, and prepared to go out.

"Well, Xin'er, it's getting late. I'm going to go out and get this for Brother Dazhuang."

Having said that, Xiaoguo left the room. Ma Xiner was furious. Even if Xiaoguo hadn't finished speaking, she could have guessed that Ning Nanfeng was probably fine now.

Anyway, she was taking a day off today, and before leaving, Aunt Zhou told her that if she wanted to go home, she should buy her a honey cake when she came back.

So, she got the badge that allowed her to go out. She had been in the house for so long and her hair was dry. After she fixed her hair, she went out directly to inquire about these things.