northernbook Chapter 326 Friendship
Chapter 326 Friendship
Nangong Ming put down the porcelain bottle in his hand: "You know that Young Master Cheng's illness has been cured?"
"I know!" Madam Nangong's tone softened. "This child has been sick for so many years, it must have been so hard for him. Fortunately, he has been cured now and will no longer have to suffer from the pain."
Nangong Ming said, "Then do you know that it was Miss Long who cured the Second Young Master's illness?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Nangong's face showed surprise: "Young Master Cheng's illness was cured by Miss Long? She also knows medicine?"
“Yes,” Nangong Ming nodded, “On the day of the Second Young Master’s wedding, which was the day you saw her at the manor, didn’t I take Miss Long to the Cheng manor for the wedding banquet? Our main purpose was to treat the Second Young Master’s illness.”
Nangong Ming then picked up a porcelain bottle labeled "Heart-Protecting Pill".
"Look! In the past, many doctors were helpless against the Second Young Master's illness, but Miss Long cured him with ease. It is evident that her medical skills are superb, so the things she makes must be excellent as well. Perhaps they are even her own unique formulas!"
After listening, Madam Nangong was stunned for two seconds, then stared at the bottle of whitening cream in her hand, the corners of her mouth turned up and she smiled and said, "So that's how it is. I knew it! From the first moment I saw her, I inexplicably felt a good impression of her. I thought this girl was really nice and felt a special connection with her."
"Now it seems that she not only has a beautiful face, but is also a capable girl! Indeed, my judgment of people was never wrong."
Madam Nangong was increasingly pleased with the return gift she received, examining it closely.
"Ming'er, don't you think I made a good deal? I should have given her two more boxes of pearls, or prepared more gifts."
“Mother, the gift doesn’t matter how much or how expensive it is; it’s the thought that counts.” Nangong Ming shared his opinion: “Look! You carefully selected that box of pearls, and you even wrote her a letter to say hello. She must have already felt your good intentions.”
“Yes, you’re right, but…” Madam Nangong retorted, “There’s one thing you’re wrong about. A gift should definitely be expensive; a cheap one is simply not good enough in front of an expensive one.”
"For example, if you were given a cabbage and a gold ingot, which would you choose? Anyone who isn't stupid would know to choose the gold!"
“Uh…” Nangong Ming was speechless for a moment, then nodded after a few seconds: “Mother, you are right.”
Madam Nangong Ming thought to herself: Tch, trying to lecture me.
"By the way..." Madam Nangong looked up at Nangong Ming again and asked, "Where does Miss Long live now? The return gift was delivered so quickly, she must live nearby! She mentioned last time that her family is not in the capital, does she have any relatives here? Where do they live? If she lives alone, why don't we bring her to our mansion for the New Year!"
Madam Nangong asked with a serious expression.
Nangong Ming put down the porcelain bottle in his hand, walked behind Madam Nangong, placed his hands on her shoulders, and gently massaged her shoulders.
"Mom, don't worry about it. They won't miss a New Year's meal, and besides, it's not appropriate."
Madam Nangong also realized her mistake and blamed herself for not thinking things through in her excitement. It was indeed inappropriate; how could an unmarried girl spend the New Year at someone else's house? If word got out, it would ruin the girl's reputation!
"Where does she live now? Mother would like to visit her after the New Year to offer her a New Year's greeting. Is that alright?"
Nangong Ming paused his massage after hearing this.
It wouldn't hurt to tell Mother!
If it's not explained clearly, she'll keep dwelling on it.
If she knew that Miss Long was now living in the Prince of Qin's mansion, she probably wouldn't dare to mention these things again.
Nangong Ming waved his hand to the side.
The maidservant beside him gestured, then curtsied and left the storeroom.
Madam Nangong watched the maid's retreating figure and thought to herself: Why make such a fuss over an address?
"The Prince of Qin's residence," Nangong Ming said. "Miss Long is currently residing at the Prince of Qin's residence. Mother, are you still planning to go and wish her a Happy New Year?"
"What! The Prince of Qin's residence?" Madam Nangong turned around abruptly. "You mean she lives in the Prince of Qin's residence? Is it the Prince of Qin from the royal family?"
Nangong Ming asked casually, "Yes! Are there two Kings of Qin?"
Nangong Ming was not surprised by his mother's reaction.
I didn't say anything before because I was afraid of ruining Long Chuqing's reputation.
Madam Nangong was taken aback for a moment, but quickly processed the question.
Why would Miss Long live in the Qin Prince's mansion?
What was her relationship with the King of Qin?
besides.......
"You," Madam Nangong suddenly turned around, pointing at Nangong Minming, and exclaimed, "What is the relationship between Miss Long and His Highness Prince Qin? You wouldn't be trying to steal a woman from His Highness Prince Qin, would you? You're too audacious!"
Nangong Ming: "..."
Mother, do you know what you're saying?
"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about!" Nangong Ming brushed aside his wife's fingers: "Miss Long and I are just friends. We became friends after a fight. It's not what you think. Please don't always think in other directions."
Friendship?
You probably wouldn't even dare to think about it!
Lady Nangong was half-believing and half-doubting.
"What is her relationship with His Highness Prince Qin? She is currently living in Prince Qin's residence. How did you meet her?"
“Didn’t I just say that my relationship with Miss Long started as a misunderstanding?” Nangong Ming pondered for a moment. “As far as I know, Miss Long is staying at the Prince Qin’s residence to make medicine for His Highness. As for what kind of relationship Miss Long and His Highness are currently, I have no idea. However, it is clear that His Highness’s concern for her goes beyond that of friends and subordinates.”
"That means the King of Qin is fond of Miss Long. Well, that makes sense. Miss Long is not only a skilled doctor, but also so beautiful. What man wouldn't be moved by her? Even she, a middle-aged woman, is captivated by such a delicate beauty, let alone you men."
Nangong Ming looked helpless: "Mother, the relationship between Miss Long and the Prince is not out in the open. We can't talk about this after it gets out, lest it ruin her reputation. Let's not speculate."
"Don't worry, I come from a prominent family, so I know about this even if you don't tell me."
Madam Nangong looked at Nangong Ming with pity and shook her head.
Oh, his son! His love life has been so bumpy!
Now that Miss Long is living in the Prince of Qin's mansion, His Highness the Prince of Qin will definitely have an advantage, which puts his son at a disadvantage from the very beginning.
What a pity! Ming'er finally met a wonderful girl and was quite smitten, but he probably won't have a chance now, since his rival is the King of Qin!
If it were a young master from an ordinary family, he might be able to compete for it.
But who is the other party?
A prince of the current dynasty! A member of the royal family.
Although the Nangong family is wealthy and Ming'er is quite handsome, they are still inferior to the prince!