HCB Chapter 253 Wait a little longer
Chapter 253 Wait a little longer
[It is said that they were worried that the princess would be bullied after returning home, so the family worked hard to make money and came to the capital again, thinking that if the princess was not favored, they would be able to take care of her and feel at ease.]
[A family gave up their old house and land just to help a girl with no blood relationship find her family. If it were you, would you be willing? ]
[Tsk~~~Yeah, this blessing is what I deserve. I can’t do it anyway. ]
[Yes, that's why they say good people are rewarded. The noble families in the capital are not fools, otherwise why would they be so kind to the He family for no reason? ]
[It's because the Xia and Yan families dote on their daughter like their life. When the Protector of the Nation Princess met her, she was taken good care of. It is said that the whole family wore patched clothes, and only the princess wore the best clothes.]
【What a nice person. 】
In a blink of an eye, the small shop was full of people, and there was almost no place to stand. Seeing this, Boss He was very anxious and sweat broke out on his forehead.
The left prime minister patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, there is still room in the backyard, so just put a table there. It happens to be people who are familiar with each other in the court, so it will be lively if they sit together."
"Is this... okay? Isn't it too simple?" Boss He's tone was uncertain and he sounded a little flustered.
"No, big brother, just listen to what Uncle Xia says." Everyone heard the voice and looked over. The young man was dressed in a student's uniform, and his whole body was like a sharp sword, showing its edge.
Even though many pairs of eyes were staring at him, he did not show any fear, but instead bowed gracefully.
"I, the student He Xinglang, greet all the elders and all the masters." His every move was full of dignity, which made people unable to help but nod their heads.
[I have heard that there is a scholar in the He family. Since he came to Beijing, he has been taking classes in the Yan family school. I saw him today and he is indeed a good person.]
[He is a good candidate and will definitely be successful in the future. ]
[You two brothers, one has a good skill and the other is good at studying. If you support each other, your life will definitely get better and better. ]
He Xinglang's facial expression never changed as he listened to every word. No matter if they were sincere or not, as long as it looked acceptable, it was enough.
He smiled slightly and said in a clear voice, "Thank you for your teachings. I will keep it in mind."
"Since our store is small, we have to dine in the backyard. We usually like to sit together at home, and it's fun to change the way we dine occasionally."
"Would you like to give it a try?"
"Okay, okay, let's try it today. Maybe we can gain something different."
Boss He was naturally very happy to see his brother come back after not seeing him for a long time. He walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder.
"Not bad, not bad. You look very energetic. Dad is in the backyard and Mom is in the house looking after Ning'er. Do you want to stay in the store or go back home?"
He Xinglang did not hesitate when he heard this, and said quickly: "Brother, pack some food, I will go back to the mansion to accompany mother and Ning'er for a while."
Hearing his answer, Boss He smiled and looked as if he understood, and he was not dissatisfied with his brother's answer.
"Okay, I'll go get the food ready. You can help serve for a while."
The left prime minister had been standing beside him, waiting for them to finish speaking, before he looked at him and said, "Why do you want to go back? Many ministers are in the shop today. If you can gain their appreciation, it will be of great help in your future career as an official."
He Xinglang knew that he meant well, so he shook his head and said, "Yes, there are some benefits, but things change rapidly in the court, and you will be involved if you are not careful."
"Besides, at your age, you should focus on your books. As for the future, we can wait until you are older."
"One day when I am strong enough, those connections will come to me naturally."
"Things that you can't hold on to are nothing but floating clouds."
"Uncle Xia wants to believe that Xianlang can support his sister on his own and become the most powerful backer." The young man's eyes were bright and ambitious, as if they were sparkling.
Even the left prime minister, who had been immersed in the court for a long time, was touched. He nodded with satisfaction, patted his shoulder affectionately and said, "You are right. You did a good job."
“When you are walking on the road, the worst thing to do is to be arrogant. You can only succeed if you take one step at a time.”
"Uncle believes in you. You will definitely get good results in next year's exam."
"When Ning'er wakes up, she will be very proud."
This scene naturally caught the eyes of everyone, and some were thinking in their hearts whether they could marry their concubine's daughter to the boy from the He family.
Although her starting salary was a little low, her family had the emperor's favor, and the Xia Yan family was looking after her, so her future wouldn't be too bad. A concubine's daughter could still be useful.
He Xinglang, who was carrying the food box back to the Left Prime Minister's Mansion, had no idea that as soon as they met today, those people wanted to force the concubine's daughter into his hands.
Mrs. He sat by the bed and watched Xia Yining grow taller. She took needle and thread and made clothes, thinking about leaving Xiaotian Village for a long time.
She was lost in thought and began to mutter unconsciously, "I wonder how your uncle's family is doing now. The house must have been built, and the furniture for your room is waiting for you to choose."
"Aren't you tired of lying down all day? Mom wants to take you back to Xiaotian Village."
"You always say that the village is beautiful and you feel comfortable every time you enter the sacred mountain. I wonder if you will wake up faster if I take you back with me."
"Ning'er, guess what, if mommy told your daddy and mommy, would they agree?"
Xia Yining, who had been sitting cross-legged in the space to heal his injuries, actually knew everything that was happening outside, but the heavenly punishment at that time was also a tribulation.
She could only heal her internal injuries in the space. She was actually very moved by what Grandma He said. She always felt that she would wake up faster if she went back to Xiaotian Village.
It’s a pity that she can’t speak now, and people outside can’t understand what she is thinking.
He Xinglang just happened to hear it when he walked outside. He entered the house and warmed his hands by the brazier to get rid of the coldness from his body before going into the bedroom.
Seeing him come back, Mrs. He stood up quickly.
"Is today a day off? Mother was so distracted at home that she completely forgot about it."
He Xinglang smiled and said, "It's okay. I know that you are worried about Ning'er. Your son has grown up."
"It's almost the New Year now. Ning Bao has never spent the New Year in the capital before. Why don't you wait until it's over before considering whether to return to the village."
"Xia Yan's family and you and Dad are not young anymore. If we go back now and encounter bad weather on the way, we will probably suffer."
"It would be safer to consider it after the spring."
Knowing his intention of persuading her, Mrs. He nodded and said, "You are right, mother was just saying it casually."
"Everyone in this mansion treats Ning'er as their own child. If she goes back, I'm sure the others will follow her back to the village."
"Fortunately, when I go out, my home has a big yard, so we can live there even if we squeeze in."