Chapter Twenty-Four: Robbery

  Ning Fibiao looked at him with a glance, lowered his head and refused to talk. But then Shen Qianshan picked up the small pig made of medicinal mud, chuckled and said: "Are you born in the year of the pig? Ah, Ning Lao said that you are seven years old this year, indeed it is the year of the pig, okay, I'll take this away and throw it away, lest when he sees this pig, he will think of the wasted medicinal mud and want to scold."

  Ning Xianbi bit her lip, about to pounce over and snatch the little pig away. However, she was no match for Shen Qianshan. He took a few steps back, holding the little pig high up, gesturing for her to come and grab it. But his height was at least a head taller than Ning Xianbi's, making it clear that she wouldn't be able to snatch it away even if she tried. So Ning Xianbi gave up and continued rolling the medicine balls with her head down.

  Shen Qianshan felt a bit bored, at this time Ning De Rong had already come out, handing over a box of pills to Shen Qianshan, smiling: "This is the 'Ginseng Tuckahoe Pill' made from two good medicinal materials that I accidentally obtained in Jiaozhou two years ago. It's very nourishing and suitable for your respected father to use. Originally, I had three boxes, but the other two have been used up, leaving only this one box. Young master, take it back."

  Shen Qianshan thanked Ning De Rong and glanced at Ning Xianbi, seeing that she didn't even lift her head, so he didn't say anything and turned to leave. Just as he was about to exit the second gate, he happened to see several boys walking in from outside, and upon seeing him, they were taken aback, then hurriedly paid their respects.

  Shen Qianshan also recognized these boys, having seen them when he went to pay his respects to Old Lady Jiang that day. He knew they were the descendants of the Ning family. In his heart, he had always been somewhat proud and unwilling to associate with these young masters from noble families. However, at this moment, for some unknown reason, he also returned their greetings with a bow, and even revealed a few smiles on his face.

  Ning Che Bao, Ning Che Shou, and Ning Che Yu felt honored and surprised. In the noble circle of the capital city, Shen Qian Shan was notorious for being difficult to get along with. On the other hand, the two sons of Rui Wang Ye were very approachable and down-to-earth.

  Shen Qianshan, at a young age, was already accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and could be considered a model for the younger generation in the capital. Everyone wanted to get close to him, but couldn't find an opportunity. Now that he was being friendly towards them, how could several brothers not be delighted?

  Ning Che Yu smiled and said: "Third Master, are you coming with Third Grandfather? It's almost noon, why don't you have lunch before leaving?"

  Shen Qianshan smiled and said, "Since Ning Lao came to take the medicine box, I should hurry back to the mansion. Today is a bit inconvenient, let's find another time to go to De Shun Lou to eat rabbit meat, their roasted rabbit meat is exceptional, and next time I'll be the host."

  One sentence made the Ning family brothers all unaware of east, south, west and north. What could make this Third Master take the initiative to invite them to dinner? Even those little princes didn't have that honor, right? Due to their busy schedules, they all agreed, but it was just a few sentences' worth of effort, and several people felt that the distance between each other had narrowed significantly.

  Watching Shen Qianshan leave, the brothers couldn't help but praise each other's character and talent again. Seeing that it was already noon, they dispersed separately without mentioning it again.

  At noon, Ning Fengbi had lunch at Ning De's place. After sending Yu'er back to tell, she looked up at the sky and saw that it was getting dark, so she asked Yu'er and Haitang to remind them to bring in the medicinal herbs that were drying in the courtyard. Haitang, who is now a small manager of Ning Fengbi's house, smiled when he heard Yu'er's words: "Miss is really careful, these don't need her to say, they have already been brought in early. Just call it medicine, I think it's just some wild vegetables."

  Jade also smiled and said: "How can it just be wild vegetables? I see that there are also some flowers and grasses, can this also cure diseases? Really haven't heard of it before."

  Haitang smiled and said, "This is where you are ignorant, how can't you cure the disease? Not to mention others, just say that golden jasmine, it's the best for clearing heat and detoxifying. These years I've been following the young lady, although my talent is not good, but listening to the old master's words has made me know some things. Now that you're following her, even if nothing happens, listen carefully, there's no harm, and there are some benefits."

  Yu'er smiled and said, "I don't understand either, I just admire the young lady. How can she like these things so much? Today, she even made a medicine ball out of mud. I think it's simple, but who would have thought that making it round is not easy at all. The young lady also molded a pig out of mud, and coincidentally, Third Old Master saw it, and Shen Gongzi saw it too. That pig was taken away by Shen Gongzi as well. The young lady was so angry that she couldn't catch up, and in the end, it was taken away."

  Haitang's expression turned serious and she frowned, saying: "Really taken away by Young Master Shen? The little pig made of medicinal mud that the young lady pinched?"

  Yu'er smiled and said, "Isn't that right? Young Master Shen is a head taller than the young lady, if he wants to grab something, what reason would he not be able to get it?" After finishing speaking, she saw Haitang's serious expression, this little girl couldn't help but also collect her smile, and muttered: "Sister Haitang, is there anything wrong?"

  Haitang said it was unreasonable for a young lady from a boudoir to have something she made taken away by an outside man.

  But thinking again: maybe it's just my own paranoia, the girl is only seven years old, and Shen Gongzi is only eight or nine years old, what do they understand? It's probably just a joke between children. Thinking about it, Shen Gongzi was just being playful for a moment and then forgot about it. Yu'er is also eleven this year, and she didn't think of that either, I'm just being too paranoid.

  "Just then, she thought of this and smiled: 'Nothing, it's just those children playing a prank.' As soon as the words fell, suddenly saw Shan Cha walking in, seeing Yu Er, and exclaimed: 'Where are the young lady and Lu Hua? Why can't I see them?'"

  Yu'er got up and smiled: "Third sister stayed at Old Master's place for dinner today because she was making medicine, so she sent me back to tell you."

  "Ah, in that case, Madam has already returned, you can go now."

  Yuer agreed, and Haitang thought of the previous matter, so she said to Shancha: "Now that the young lady is in school, with two small maids by her side, I'm afraid they won't be able to handle it. Why don't we report to Madame and have me and Yuer follow the young lady together? You and Luhua can stay in the house and keep watch, how about that?"

  Shan Cha smiled and said, "You're right, sister is now the one in charge of this house, and she's been close to the young lady since childhood. What reason would there be for you to go? If sister doesn't feel at ease, then why don't just Yu'er and I go?"

  She was bought later and assigned to Ning Fengbi, two months younger than Haitang. Now she is also thirteen years old, but very clever and intelligent. Haitang became a first-class maid last year, while she is still a second-class one now.

  Haitang knew that Shancha was always steady, so she nodded. Suddenly, a loud "bang" was heard from outside, Haitang was startled and thought it was because Yushi was angry that Ning Fengbi didn't come back for dinner, so she hurriedly went out.