"What are you doing there?"

Shang Wenqi, who was standing at the door at this time, attracted the attention of the two girls. Ning Ning couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at him and ask.

Shang Wenqi came back to his senses, his expression still indifferent.

He strolled over to the two of them at a leisurely pace.

Liang Zhuangyan took the opportunity to invite him to sit down and have dinner together. Shang Wenqi didn't say anything and sat next to Ning Ning.

Under normal circumstances, whenever Shang Wenqi went out with the princess, he would not overstep the boundaries and would only do his job as a shadow guard. It would be even more impossible for him to be on the same stage with the princess when eating.

But because of Ning Ning's existence, all these rules have changed.

Not only him, but even Zhou Mingyu and others can have a lively meal together as long as they are at home.

It was because Ning Ning had seriously lectured everyone about this matter before.

She said that for her there is no hierarchy, only allies and partners.

After all, in terms of status, she is a ninth-rank official, not even qualified to carry shoes for Shang Wenqi, let alone a princess.

Her yard is so small and there are only two old servants in the house. If she were to cook according to the hierarchy of servants, they would be so busy.

In short, Ning Ning said that she would not follow the rules outside and she had no conditions to do so.

Anyone who wants to use this trick should either go back to the palace or the personal guard residence, because she won't entertain them anyway.

Ning Ning can debate with a group of scholars just by opening her mouth. Who here can defeat her?

Liang Zhuangyan was the first to agree. She also felt that there was no need to be so particular when going out. Of course, the most important thing was that she didn't want to be sent back to the palace, so it was okay to compromise on the rules.

The princess has agreed, what else can these royal guards say?

In this way, Ning Ning happily solved the issue of hierarchy, at least during meals.

However, usually when Ning Ning took people to the mining site, they mostly ate communal meals in the mining area, and there were not many opportunities to return home to eat together.

As soon as Shang Wenqi sat down, the old servant immediately served him clean bowls and chopsticks.

So the three of them exchanged information while eating.

"Si Yang and Chu Yun have already moved out. They bought a house in the western suburbs."

The government knew that Si Yang was her friend, so the process went extra fast.

You don't need to look to know that it was because the prefect gave a greeting.

"They said they would take two days to clean up, and then invite us over for dinner."

Shang Wenqi had no objection to this.

He nodded: "Should we give you a housewarming gift?"

"Ning Ning has already given them five taels of gold and asked them to buy the things themselves." Liang Zhuangyan said, "But I haven't given them anything yet. I didn't bring much money with me when I came out. Brother Qi, how about you lend me some? I want to give them something, too."

Shang Wenqi was stunned. He didn't expect Ning Ning to be so quick and had already delivered the things.

Hearing the princess say this, he paused and nodded slightly: "How much does the princess want?"

"Same as Ning Ning... No, give me a hundred gold and I'll give you a hundred taels." Liang Zhuangyan waved his hand arrogantly.

Ning Ning and Shang Wenqi couldn't help but twitch their lips. The princess really didn't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt were, or maybe she had no concept of money at all.

One hundred taels of gold is a sum that an ordinary family could not spend in a lifetime. It is too exaggerated.

Although the two did not speak, Liang Zhuangyan still saw their inner thoughts and was stunned: "Uh, is it too much? Then ten taels? Ten taels is okay, right?"

Liang Zhuangyan couldn't help but sigh, thinking that when she was in the palace, she had received rewards of thousands or even tens of thousands of taels of gold, let alone a hundred taels.

The dancer who wins the title of Dance Champion can get one thousand taels of gold!

Si Yang has won it for three consecutive years.

Although the gold was collected by the dance troupe, she didn't know exactly how much was given to Si Yang, but even if it was only one-tenth, it would still be a hundred taels of gold.

Dancing is so grand, let alone the celebration of moving to a new house.

As a princess, she naturally cannot be stingy.

But judging from Shang Wenqi's expression, he probably didn't bring that much.

Thinking that Ning Ning only gave five taels, Liang Zhuangyan had no choice but to compromise. She would just give twice as much as Ning Ning.

After preparing herself mentally, Liang Zhuangyan looked at Ning Ning again: "Is this not possible? Can't I show my noble status as a princess in my gift?"

She has already compromised in the meal, but she can't have everyone agree on gifts, right? It sounds so boring.

Ning Ning smiled: "Of course not, Princess can give as much as you want. The prerequisite is that Lord Shang has to have it."

Upon hearing this, Liang Zhuangyan looked at Shang Wenqi expectantly, waiting for his reply.

Finally, Shang Wenqi took out a small purse from his pocket, which was full of gold leaves.

He took out a few slices and handed them to Liang Zhuangyan.

"This is worth twenty taels of gold."

Liang Zhuangyan was overjoyed and nodded happily at him: "Brother Aqi, don't worry, I will return it to you when I get back."

Shang Wenqi had no objection to this and handed the purse to Ning Ning.

"What?" Ning Ning looked confused.

"See if there's anything you want to add, and buy some while you're at it."

"?" Ning Ning's face was full of suspicion. What did this guy mean?

When I asked him to borrow some money before, he was very stingy, but now he actually handed me his wallet?

But as the saying goes, if a weasel pays New Year's greetings to a chicken, it is either a traitor or a thief...

Ning Ning quickly declined: "No merit, no reward, and I have money now, I can buy whatever I want myself."

Unexpectedly, Liang Zhuangyan took the initiative to push Shang Wenqi's wallet in front of Ning Ning.

"Just take what Brother Qi gave you. Isn't it natural for a man to give his money to a woman?"

"Yeah." Although Shang Wenqi was a little surprised that Liang Zhuangyan would say that, he still found it very useful.

The thought of sending her away that just popped up in his mind was silently dismissed.

Liang Zhuangyan had no idea that Shang Wenqi was planning on how to send her away. At this moment, she simply felt that since Ning Ning didn't want to be her nanny, she would just reluctantly be her cousin's wife.

Although being friends is nice, friends will get married sooner or later. If Ning Ning marries far away or her husband's family is too controlling, she may not have the chance to come out and play with me again.

If that's the case, it would be better to let her be with Shang Wenqi.

After all, Brother Qi will never leave the palace or Qingyun Zuoqi in his life, and she will naturally not leave far away.

From now on, when Brother Qi goes to court on duty, she will come to her mansion to play with her, or they can go out together to hold a dance party and choreograph new dances. How wonderful!

Ning Ning only took one look at Liang Zhuangyan's sneaky expression and roughly guessed what she was thinking.

She couldn't help but shake her head. This girl actually wanted to match her up with Shang Wenqi.

Haha, it seems that she really doesn’t like Shang Wenqi that much. It’s just because Shang Wenqi can’t control her but can protect her, and he is a very good marriage tool.

Since it was money that was delivered for free, there was no reason for Ning Ning to refuse it.

Ning Ning accepted the purse reluctantly: "You gave it to me voluntarily, I didn't beg for it."

Shang Wenqi curled his lips helplessly.

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