Chapter 331 (2/2)
His body had stiffened by the bedside. Ning Yuxuan stared at her for a moment before pursing his lips and saying, ”I forgot. You're not my wife anymore.”
”En.” Ji Man casually picked up a robe that was on her bed and put it on. ”It's late. Marquis, it's best if you go back to your room sooner.”
”Alright.” Ning Yuxuan got up. As he was about to leave the room, he remembered something and said, ”I came over because I wanted to tell you that there's going be a banquet at the a.s.sistant minister of revenue's house tomorrow. It's a celebration for his family's Old Madame's eighty birthday. Do you want to go with me?”
The a.s.sistant minister of revenue? That was a grand fourth rank official. Back when she was the marquis's wife, she hadn't thought it was a big deal when someone was a high-ranking official. But now that she was only an ordinary citizen, she realized that those were people that she really needed to curry favor with.
Ji Man looked like a puppy that was one moment away from wagging its tail. She looked at Ning Yuxuan with glimmering eyes and said, ”Marquis, thank you. This one will definitely be waiting tomorrow to go with the marquis to the banquet.”
Ning Yuxuan lightly smiled and left the room.
He hadn't learned to be considerate person yet. After opening the doors to leave, he didn't think to close them shut. As a result, the wind that blew through the doors chilled Ji Man, who was still sitting on the bed.
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The next evening, Ning Yuxuan's carriage was waiting at the front gate. After Ji Man had coaxed Haohao into going sleep earlier, she swiftly went to the front gate and followed Ning Yuxuan into the carriage.
”My lord...” Liu Hanyun had just walked to the front gate too. Originally, she was going to ask, since the marquis was attending a banquet today, as his main wife, should she be coming along with him? As it turned out, Marquis Moyu hadn't thought about bring her with him at all. Instead, he was taking Haohao's teacher.
This new teacher had truly obtained the marquis's high regard. It was probably due to the marquis's favoritism towards Haohao. He wanted to give everything that was good to Haohao.
Liu Hanyun sighed and turned back to return to her courtyard.
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During the entire trip, Ji Man was silently contemplating on what she would do when they arrived. Was there anything that she should avoid doing?
Leaning against the carriage, Marquis Moyu yawned and nonchalantly said, ”The a.s.sistant minister of revenue has a son that's the same age as Haohao, but his son's stubborn and mischievous personality is always giving people headaches. He'll probably be pretty happy if you spend time with his son.”
Somewhat stunned, Ji Man turned her head to look at him. Was he helping her?
”He doesn't like talkative people, so watch how much you're saying.” Ning Yuxuan swept his gave over her, then he leaned his head back and closed his eyes.
Sometimes, it was useful to have this haughty person in your family. One day in the future, once Ning Yuxuan had figured out what her real intention was, he most likely wouldn't be willing to continue to help her. But, right now, he was looking out for her and helping her establish a useful relations.h.i.+p by taking her through the back door. And so, Ji Man did feel somewhat grateful towards him.
Although she might have an enmity that was absolutely irreconcilable with this person, Ji Man wasn't in a hurry. Revenge could be slowly taken. She had to stabilize her position first.
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The front entrance to the a.s.sistant minister's estate was bustling with people. At first, Ji Man was even worried that there wouldn't be s.p.a.ce to park their carriage. Unexpectedly to her, the carriage was directly driven to the back entrance.
When they arrived there, a man in his forties was waiting there. He placed one hand over his fist to salute and greeted, ”Shuyou is deeply honored that the marquis has personally come here.”