C42 (1/2)
As he had accidentally saved a person a few days ago, Nangong Waner's financial resources were severely injured, so it was no different from being penniless now.
These few days, Nangong Waner basically brought Ju Xiang out of the house every day as well. Ju Xiang really admired his own young miss, she was able to walk all the streets of Shangjing without any money on her. Yes, she did not buy anything, she was just strolling around.
Using Nangong Waner's words, ”I am just trying to prove that the reputation of my Shangjing's leader is well-deserved.”
Ju Xiang was very embarrassed.
Since he was short on money, Nangong Waner would always return to the house on time for dinner, as well as to eat at the mansion's large kitchen.
That day at dinner time, Lord Assistant Minister pulled Nangong Waner and asked, ”It was really difficult for your father to see you, if he doesn't eat now, I can't even see you.” Lord Assistant Minister's tone was somewhat mocking.
Nangong Waner had just finished two mouthfuls of rice, and after he finished eating, he looked at Lord Assistant Minister with a mischievous smile, ”Father sure knows how to joke around. I know I'm not well, so I'm going out to train everyday. Look at me right now. I truly have a robust physique! ”
Lord Assistant Minister choked again, no one knew who her daughter was talking to, but it felt like she was looking at Madam Yang, who looked at him with his eyes, ”Hurry and get down to business.”
”Oh …” ”Cough, cough …” Lord Assistant Minister cleared his throat and was about to change the topic, ”The Prime Minister's Palace is holding a banquet on the day of the Double Sun Festival. I've already accepted the invitation to attend the banquet for you. Saying that, Lord Assistant Minister handed over a well crafted copy of the Wah Tieba over. Nangong Waner accepted it unwillingly.
Nangong Ruyu, who was seated at the table, seemed to be slightly dissatisfied. It was as if the Prime Minister did not invite him to the banquet, as he had completely become a transparent person within the palace.
Nangong Waner naturally sensed the change in Nangong Ruyu's expression, and said to the Lord Assistant Minister, ”Daddy, I don't have a personality that likes to join in on the fun, please allow little sister to accompany me in the invitation.” Nangong Waner said in a righteous and serious manner, and Nangong Ruyu's expression immediately became much more gentle.
Lord Assistant Minister was very speechless towards Nangong Waner's words of ”I don't like to join in the fun”, then looking again at his own daughter who was looking at the post that he had brought with great difficulty, he couldn't help but to scoff at her, ”Do you think that I'm the one who asked you to come? It's fine if you don't have a partner, but is that the reputation of a girl like you? The Prime Minister's Palace is giving your father face so that you can have a chance at a blind date! ”
Hearing that, Nangong Waner obediently lowered his head, with the attitude of one listening to a lecture and seriously evaluating a lesson, Nangong Ruyu instead had a funny expression.
Seeing that the atmosphere was suddenly frozen, Madam Yang hurriedly came out to smooth things over. ”Aiya, eat, your food is about to turn cold.” Hearing Madam Yang's words, Lord Assistant Minister's face eased up a lot.
After the meal, Madam Yang talked to him while pulling him along. Madam Yang's gentle and loving expression made Nangong Waner feel that this person was not friendly to him.
Sure enough, Madam Yang had started to explain from the moment Nangong Waner was four years old, how Assistant Minister and his wife went bankrupt to treat him. Now that he was in Assistant Minister’s Residence, Nangong Waner had also returned to his normal state under the care of the gods, which left the Assistant Minister and his wife with only a suppressed wish in the bottom of their hearts.
Originally, Nangong Waner could not help but silently criticize in his heart, ”Why didn't my mother start from when Pangu opened the sky and split the earth?”.
Nangong Waner, ”...” She speechlessly stroked her forehead, completely at a loss as to how to respond.
Seeing her daughter's reaction, Madam Yang could only faintly sigh. He slowly drank a mouthful of tea, then looked at Nangong Waner and continued, ”Ever since you fell into the water at the age of four, you have lost your mind. Your father and I were willing to give our all to treat you …”
Seeing that Madam Yang wanted to start from the topic of Pangu's World Creation, Nangong Waner hurriedly held onto Madam Yang's hand with sincerity, and looked at Madam Yang with shining eyes, ”Mother, I'll go.
Madam Yang patted Nangong Waner's hands comfortingly, her eyes were filled with love, ”Your father and I feel that our Wan Er is well-behaved and sensible, understanding etiquette and understanding of the general situation.”