Chapter 67 He is a Good Man

"So that's how it is."

The spring night breeze swept through the hall, bringing a sense of comfort.

Manager Liu, who came with Seventh Chen and listened to Miss Jun's explanation, nodded with a moment of sudden clarity.

"Noble Son Ning is really good," he said.

Seventh Chen reached up to touch his nose.

"He really is a good person," he said.

"Then, shall we just go with the flow for this matter?" Manager Liu asked.

"We had thought about it before, the young master isn't suitable," Seventh Chen couldn't help but interject, looking at Manager Liu, "so if Noble Son Ning takes the lead in handling this, it won't be a problem, right?"

Ning Yunzhao's identity as a gentleman from the aristocratic clans, and as the newly announced top scholar, puts him in a significant position whether for Lu Yunqi or even the emperor; they must consider it thoroughly.

Ning Yunzhao's identity, of course, poses no problem. Manager Liu looked at Miss Jun.

"Miss Jun, do you have any concerns?" he asked.

Having known her for so long, he was aware of the girl's habits; she had her own opinions on handling matters.

Miss Jun smiled and shook her head.

"No problems," she said.

There couldn't be any problems; otherwise, things would only become more complicated and chaotic.

Manager Liu clapped his hands and stood up.

"Then it's settled, let's quickly resolve the trouble brought about by Thousand-Man Commander Lu," he said, "Although the troubles for Thousand-Man Commander Lu won't truly be gone, it's still better than using despicable measures involving affairs between men and women."

"Right, let's face it head-on, no one fears anyone here," Seventh Chen made a gesture of rolling up his sleeves.

Everyone laughed, making the atmosphere of the spring night even more pleasant.

"We can relax a bit now," Miss Jun said, "Everyone should take a good rest."

Indeed, the focus would now shift towards Ning Yunzhao.

Seventh Chen smiled and nodded.

"Noble Son Ning really is a good person," he said again.

Manager Liu stroked his beard.

"It's also divine justice," he commented, "The life-saving grace of the Grand Old Master from the Jun Family years ago has been repaid."

Seventh Chen touched his nose again, watching the silhouette of the girl walking towards the inner courtyard.

"It's also justice for Miss Jun," he said quietly, raising an eyebrow.

Ever since Miss Jun arrived in Yangcheng, she had caused commotion with the Ning Family, with each event being unpleasant. Logically, there should have been enmity or at least awkwardness between Ning Yunzhao and Miss Jun, with no communication. Who could have imagined after all these twists and turns, Ning Yunzhao would end up helping Miss Jun so willingly.

Although it's unknown what exactly Miss Jun did to Ning Yunzhao, it surely wasn't only because of the past life-saving grace from the Grand Old Master of the Jun Family, otherwise why would he wait until now.

"Actually, turning this into reality might not be so bad," Seventh Chen quietly said to Manager Liu, bumping him with his elbow.

Manager Liu coughed lightly.

"Let's not insult Noble Son Ning's gentlemanly actions," he said.

Seventh Chen chuckled.

"I'm just saying, just saying," he laughed.

But he didn't truly believe that Noble Son Ning didn't harbor a small hope of turning the pretend into reality.

Men are men after all; they understand each other's thoughts.

Manager Liu looked at Seventh Chen's winking and head-shaking and shook his head.

"I'll write a letter to the young master to reassure him," he said.

As for whether the young master actually feels reassured upon receiving the letter, he wasn't certain.

Men are men after all; their thoughts are actually quite understandable.

...

As for understanding men's thoughts, Xiaoding had no opinion, but he somewhat failed to grasp his own master's thoughts.

"Of course I understand your feelings towards Miss Jun, young master," he said, holding the lantern to light the way for Ning Yunzhao, the Attendant Student rarely furrowing his brows, showing a bit of concern, "but I think this way of handling things is still not quite right."

They had already passed through the bustling night market and were walking on a quieter street.

Ning Yunzhao looked at him and smiled.

"You don't understand," he said, though it didn't matter if others understood or not, as long as that girl understood, he smiled again, "The way I handle things can't simply be judged by others' standards of right or wrong."

"What is considered good or not based on what?" he asked, puzzled.

"Based on whether it meets one's desires," Ning Yunzhao smiled. "As long as it's something you want to do, even if millions oppose, even if it's deemed thousands of times bad, doing what you want is what's good."

Although he didn't understand, Xiaoding knew that Noble Son Ning was indeed in a good mood now, his smile seemingly wider than a spring breeze.

The night wind blew, the lantern in hand swaying, blurring the path beneath their feet. This annoying spring wind, Xiaoding frowned.

"Noble Son, I'm not talking about that," he sighed, "I mean, this is not good for Miss Jun."

Is that so? Ning Yunzhao looked at Xiaoding with interest.

"Doing this would make Miss Jun and the Eldest Madam not get along; the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship would be difficult in the future," Xiaoding said earnestly.

Ning Yunzhao was taken aback and then burst into laughter.

His laughter echoed through the street, exceptionally clear.

"What are you laughing at, Noble Son? You don't understand, these matters among women are very troublesome," Xiaoding frowned worriedly and sorrowfully. "Eldest Madam already dislikes Miss Jun. By suddenly announcing that the engagement with Miss Jun remains, Eldest Madam will definitely be infuriated."

"Well, Mother is indeed angry at me. This matter is my doing," Ning Yunzhao smiled.

"That's why I say, Noble Son, you don't understand," Xiaoding shook his head. "Eldest Madam won't be angry at you; she will resent Miss Jun. Even if Miss Jun does nothing wrong, it's not ok. In Eldest Madam's eyes, it's her fault, all her fault."

"So it is; that's somewhat unreasonable," Ning Yunzhao laughed.

"In matters between women, especially between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, it's always unreasonable," Xiaoding nodded profoundly.

"Unreasonable, there must still be a way, right?" Ning Yunzhao asked seriously.

Xiaoding pouted and shook his head.

"No way," he said, "It's very difficult. If, Noble Son, you first appease Eldest Madam and get her agreement, then approaching Miss Jun about the engagement might work better."

Ning Yunzhao laughed again.

"There are many difficult things in this world," he said, then his laughter ceased, "But difficult things also need solutions."

Xiaoding shook his head again, his face full of sorrow.

"Not easy, not easy; this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship is unsolvable," he said.

Ning Yunzhao laughed again, finding the serious discussion about an unlikely scenario quite interesting.

However, at this moment, sitting in the study, Ning Yan found none of this amusing.

The joy of becoming the top scholar evaporated early, and looking at the paper before him, he only felt a headache.

The door opened softly; Second Madam Ning came in carrying a bowl of soup.

"You have to eat something; you haven't eaten since noon," she whispered softly.

Ning Yan pressed his forehead.

"Where is he?" he asked. "Has he gone out?"

Second Madam Ning hummed.

"He said he was going to greet Miss Jun since she is also unaware," she said.

Of course, that was what Ning Yunzhao said. Whether Miss Jun knew or not, Second Madam Ning was skeptical. Could such a significant issue really just be an impulsive action by Ning Yunzhao?

That is a matter of marriage.

A major matter of spending a lifetime with someone.

No man would speak impulsively about such matters without any dissatisfaction.

Speaking uprightly, without any trace of personal affection, Second Madam Ning absolutely didn't believe it.

"How could they..." she couldn't help but say, "how could they not notice at all? Yunzhao is either at our house or at the Imperial College; how could he become involved with Miss Jun… Moreover, it's impossible."

Given the relationship between the Ning Family and the Jun Family, it would be good enough if they were merely acquaintances. How could there be emotions involved? Perhaps it was because of Miss Jun's fame as a divine doctor? Just admiration?

It's uncertain, even Lu Thousand-Man Commander and the Duke of Chengguo's heir were both attracted.

This thought crossed her mind, and Second Madam Ning scoffed.

Why was she comparing Yunzhao with those two?

Nevertheless, Miss Jun indeed was impressive.

"Eldest Sister-in-law would be furious if she knew," she murmured.

Hearing the term 'Eldest Sister-in-law,' Ning Yan's headache intensified.

How could he write this letter?

Unexpectedly, what was supposed to be a letter of joy was difficult to pen down.

As Second Madam Ning said, if Eldest Madam Ning at home awaiting good news knew about this news...

Ning Yan held his forehead.

It was unimaginable what the scene would be like.