September is full of flowers

Aunt Liu's funeral was extremely shabby, except for Shen Man and the two servants, almost no one in the prime minister's mansion knew that someone had died here.

Shen Man took his servants and carried Aunt Liu out wrapped in a mat.The housekeeper of the prime minister's mansion paid [-] Wen from the account, saying it was for Aunt Liu's funeral.Shen Man took a hairpin from the bottom of the box and entrusted someone to pawn it, so he reluctantly bought a wasteland for Aunt Liu to bury.Not to mention how many benefits the young servant of the Prime Minister's Mansion gained from it, Shen Man felt very satisfied that he could find a safe place for Aunt Liu.

The unknown woman also left the Prime Minister's mansion with Shen Man.

In the suburbs, in front of a simple grave, Shen Man wrapped her head in a white cloth to say goodbye to Aunt Liu. The prime minister only gave her a day, and seeing that the sun was about to set, it was time for her to go back.

"Girl, today I don't know when we will see each other again." Shen Man said in a reluctant tone, knowing that the woman was still standing behind him, but he didn't dare to look back at her again.

Shen Man hated this parting atmosphere. When her parents left her to visit friends but never returned, she also watched their leaving backs, and did not return to the room until they could no longer see them.

The woman stood behind Shen Man, and Shen Man didn't hear her answer for a long time, so he thought she had left.The only sound left in my ears was the rustling of leaves blown by the wind.

Shen Man only felt that he was extremely weak at the moment, and tears seemed to gush out at any time.

"Give you."

In front of the line of sight, a dagger exuding a dull glimmer suddenly appeared, with strange runes engraved on it, it looked like a treasure at first glance.The one holding the dagger was the woman Shen Man had rescued.She said in a pleasant voice, "I give you this dagger as a farewell gift."

Seeing Shen Man's dumbfounded expression, the woman stuffed the dagger into her hand, and said, "You don't want to travel far in the near future, otherwise there will be disasters."

The woman finished speaking, staring at her face.

Although it is impossible to deduce her fate based on her horoscope, but it can be calculated from the side that she is a lonely fate. Her parents died early, and Aunt Liu beside her died of a long illness.It can be seen that Shen Man's fate will bring disaster to those who are close to her, and it is extremely dangerous.I wanted to take her back, but she refused.That being the case, let her stay in the prime minister's mansion, presumably that person will take good care of her.

Knowing her ability, Shen Man would not be negligent, but she can't leave the Prime Minister's mansion right now, so what is the disaster?But this girl is a person in the way of yin and yang, she would rather believe in something than nothing.So he took the dagger and thanked him.

The woman still looked cold, but in Shen Man's eyes, because of this act of caring, her brows were much softer than before.He had already decided in his heart that she must be a person with a cold face and a warm heart.And because of the girl's fair skin, pink lips, and extraordinary demeanor, she was even more fond of her.

After the woman put down the dagger, there was wind under her feet, her clothes flew lightly, and she disappeared after a while, presumably she really left this time.

Seeing her go, Shen Man was full of loneliness, clutching the dagger tightly.After pausing for a while, he pulled it out, and saw a word engraved on it: "Tang".

Shen Man raised his eyebrows, hesitantly said to himself, "Could it be that girl's surname is Tang?"

When I returned to Xiangfu in the evening, I never thought that a person was already waiting in the courtyard.

"Second Young Master?" Shen Man asked in surprise, and by the way hid the dagger in his hand behind his back.

This "second son" is the eldest grandson of Ning Xiangfu, named Ning Xu.Standing in his late years, he looks gentle and refined.Because he is the eldest grandson of the Prime Minister's Mansion, Ning Xiang likes him very much. He handles more house affairs on weekdays. Recently, he is preparing to take the entrance examination for the Tianwenmen and Suanmen in Yinyang Dao to become an official. Since Shen Man entered the mansion, he has only met him three times. Important things will never come to Shen Man's courtyard.

Thinking of this, Shen Man immediately cheered up and spoke vigilantly.

"Xiao Man," Ning Xu smiled and called out affectionately, "Long time no see, you can just call my second brother, don't be so pretentious."

Shen Man nodded in response, "Why did Second Brother come to see me today?"

Ning Xu didn't expect her to be so alienated, so he coughed lightly and said, "I came to see you for your grandfather's birthday. His Majesty personally ordered a set of birthday presents to be delivered from Youzhou, and we need to go to Chenzhou to pick them up. What do you think? Don't want to go together?"

Shen Man was full of doubts, his grandfather had ignored him for a long time, how could he suddenly send him such an errand?And it was Ning Xu who came to invite him personally, what is the reason for this?

Ning Xu expected her to be like this, so he took the initiative to explain, "To be honest, this birthday gift must be presented by a woman who has not left the cabinet after being monitored by the gate of Tianwenmen. The eldest sister has already left the cabinet, and the fourth sister is stubborn. , only you are the most suitable."

Shen Man understood the meaning of his words. It is natural for a young lady from a wealthy family not to show her face in public, and because it was ordered by the Holy One, the Xiangfu must send a person with status.Shen Man is Ning Xiang's granddaughter, and outsiders seem to have a distinguished status, so it is very appropriate for her to receive this congratulatory gift.

Ning Xiangfu made a good plan.

If it was an ordinary time, Shen Man would be happy to have this opportunity to go out and do something for his grandfather by the way.But it just so happened that the girl surnamed Tang warned her not to go out in the near future, and the dagger was still on Shen Man's body. If she went out now, would she really have an accident as the girl expected?

But it is more difficult to refuse.

How to do?

Shen Man pursed his lips, hesitating.

Ning Xu looked at her face, thinking that when he was a child, Shen Man's mother, his aunt, once hugged him and bought him some fun little things. At this time, her daughter should have done her best to her elder brother in front of her. her duty, but at this moment she was asked to...

Ning Xu clenched his fists secretly, thinking about what the officials sent by the Tianwen sect in the outer palace said, he was cruel, and continued to persuade, "Xiaoman, what gift do you think of for grandfather's birthday? If you don't think about it, this job It is the best gift. Grandfather must be very pleased to have you personally escorting him."

Shen Man was silent for a while.

Although Miss Tang calculated that she would have disasters and catastrophes, the way of yin and yang may not be [-]% accurate.Maybe this time, Miss Tang will make a mistake, or maybe I can get away with it by luck.

After thinking so, Shen Man responded, "Okay, second brother, I will go with you."

Ning Xu breathed a sigh of relief, and raised his hand to touch Shen Man's head, "Xiao Man, I will reward you well when we come back. I will try my best to do whatever you say."

Shen Man smiled, but he had his own ideas in his heart.

When she came back, she must ask her grandfather to leave the government to study medicine and fulfill her father's last wish.

While eating dinner, a person came in from the door, and this person knocked over the rice bowl that Shen Man was holding in his hand.Seeing today's dinner being knocked over on the ground, Shen Man frowned.

"Miss Si, what do you mean?"

Ning Chun said angrily, "I still want to ask what you mean, why you can accept the birthday gift for grandfather instead of me, did you say something in front of grandfather?"

Shen Man picked up the bowls and chopsticks on the ground, and said, "I didn't mention a word about what happened a few days ago. Besides, I didn't see my grandfather at all, so why would I sue you behind my back?"

Blocked by her words, Ning Chun blushed and said bravely, "I'm going to see my grandfather, this good thing must be mine!"

Shen Man ignored her, packed up the dishes, touched his stomach, and prepared to boil a pot of water to quench his hunger.

Ning Chun looked at her right ear, remembering the things that forced her to slap herself and bleed a few days ago, now Shen Man's ear still seems to have red marks, I don't know if there are sequelae.Ning Chun was in the wrong, and took advantage of this moment to turn around and leave.

Looking at her leaving back, Shen Man always had a vague feeling that Ning Xiangye would not agree to Ning Chun's request.Ruoning Xiangye really didn't agree, besides not wanting his own granddaughter to show his face easily, what other reasons are there to hide?

This matter may not be as simple as running errands.

After a few days, Ning Chun didn't bother Shen Man again.And Shen Man's courtyard, after Aunt Liu left, looked even more sparse.Shen Man ate alone, slept alone, read books alone, and stared at the stars alone.Occasionally looking at the dagger, I would think of a mysterious woman surnamed Tang who had been here.

That Tang girl was injured before she entered the Prime Minister's mansion at night. It is more appropriate to say that she is hiding in the Prime Minister's mansion than being trapped in the Prime Minister's mansion.But for such a powerful person, who has the ability to force her to such a degree?

After so long, she had somewhat forgotten Miss Tang's appearance.

Soon, news about Ning Chun came from the outer courtyard. She really asked Ning Xiang to replace Shen Man with a birthday gift, but Ning Xiang flatly refused.Afterwards, relying on Ning Xiang's love, he begged in every possible way, and was even found to sneak into Shen Man's courtyard to make Shen Man unable to travel as planned, but was caught by Young Master Ning Xu and sent to Ning Xiang , Ning Xiang punished her for three days of confinement.

At the same time, Shen Man also received an order to leave for Chenzhou the next day.

The next day, Shen Man woke up very early, packed up a few clothes and was ready to go on the road.When they got to the gate, they saw a large group of people in front of the house.

The servants of the Xiangfu seemed to be dispatched overnight, carrying poles and silks, as if they wanted to pack all the belongings of the second son of Xiangfu Ning into the three carriages.

Seeing them busy like ants, the small package Shen Man was carrying was a bit shabby.

Ning Xu was originally surrounded by people, but when he saw Shen Man coming, his expression was not very good.Squeezing out of the crowd, walked up to Shen Man and said, "You and I are in the same carriage, and the rest of the things are placed in the back two." As he spoke, he saw Shen Man's package, and asked with a frown, "Where is Chen Zhou?" Going [-] miles, you just take this little thing?"

Shen Man blushed, "Well, that's all." She didn't have anything extra.

When we set off, the sun was already in the middle of the sky.

Ning Xu and Shen Man got into the carriage and slowly left the capital city under the gaze of everyone.

An hour later, Ning Xu stopped the carriage suddenly, stood at the front of the carriage and said to the driver, "Wait a minute." He jumped out of the carriage, came to the second carriage, opened the curtain, and said in a deep voice. Said, "Come out soon, when are you going to hide?"

Shen Man poked his head out through the car window, just in time to see a handsome man coming out of the carriage behind.This person is dressed in a brocade robe with gentleman bamboo embroidered on the sleeves, and he wears high-quality buckskin boots. In such a hot summer, the boots made of animal fur are breathable enough. Cotton shoes are much better.

The man rubbed the back of his head and smiled awkwardly, "How does Second Brother know I'm here?"

Shen Man recognized him this time, this person is called Ning Tao, and he is another son of Ning Xiangfu.It is said that he has been stubborn since he was a child and has committed all kinds of evil. He is a well-known devil king in the metropolis.It's just that his elder sister is the emperor's concubine and is being favored, so even Ning Xiang will tolerate him a little.

Ning Xu said, "You didn't come to see me off today, so I should have guessed it. Now it's not far from the capital city, so you still have time to go back." As he said that, he wanted to drive people away.

But where is Ning Tao willing to follow, he pestered Ning Xu and said, "Second brother, I provoked a little girl in the capital city, and now I am coming out with you to take refuge."

Ning Xu was startled and said, "The person you mentioned, could it be..."

Ning Tao said with a sad face, "It's that savage Princess Decheng. I don't know why she suddenly came out of the palace disguised as a man, and happened to meet her in a restaurant, and had a dispute with her after a word of disagreement. I offended her thoroughly. Now she is looking for me to seek revenge, and it happens that you are going out on business, second brother, so I will take your ride and come out together to seek refuge."

Ning Xu shook his head helplessly and said, "Grandpa probably didn't know you were here."

"It doesn't matter, I have already left a letter in the mansion, and they should all know by now."