Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Ah Ning, are you doing well now?

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It was indeed He Tang.

He was wearing a blue official uniform today, looking slender and elegant.

Seeing Jiang Ning, he naturally flashed a warm smile.

“Ah Ning,” he called out.

Next to him, the steward’s wife coughed loudly, “Sir, this is our Seventh Miss, the Princess Consort of Yu.”

A look of embarrassment crossed He Tang’s face.

Jiang Ning said, “Mother Zhou, there’s nothing for you to do here. You can go busy yourself.”

Mother Zhou bowed and left.

Huang Ying pushed Jiang Ning to the table and then went out to pour tea.

“He Tang, sit down and let’s talk.” Jiang Ning, holding her daughter, greeted He Tang.

He Tang, looking at Lingzi, smiled and exclaimed, “What a beautiful little girl! Is this the little princess?”

“Yes, her name is Lingzi.”

“How adorable.” He Tang bent down to look at her, tentatively reaching out to hook her little finger.

The little girl stared at him with wide eyes, her eyes round and clear.

Yuxue was delightful, melting people’s hearts.

He Tang looked at her for a long time, then whispered, “The little princess looks a lot like you when you were a child.”

Jiang Ning laughed, “My mother says she doesn’t look as good as I did as a child.”

“There is some resemblance,” He Tang smiled, “especially the eyes.”

Of course, Jiang Ning had no idea what she looked like as a child.

Although He Tang was three or four years older, after so many years, it was rare that he could still remember her childhood appearance.

“Where is the little crown prince?” He Tang asked.

“He’s with my mother. This little girl loves being spoiled and refused to let me go, so I had no choice but to bring her with me.” Jiang Ning put the little girl down on the ground.

The little girl then wobbled off to play on her own.

He Tang’s gaze followed her retreating figure, his expression dazed.

He had imagined this scene countless times.

Unfortunately, the scene might be the same, but the woman was not his wife, and the child was not his daughter.

The pain of losing his beloved was like a knife cutting into his heart every time he thought of it.

He sighed quietly in his heart.

“Ah Ning, are you doing well these days?” He pulled his gaze back and asked.

“I’m fine.”

“Your leg…”

“It’s nothing, thank you for your concern. I had the pastries you sent last time, they were very tasty, and I enjoyed them a lot.”

“You used to love those pastries. Now that I finally have a job and can earn my own money, I can buy as many as you want…”

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the exquisite embroidered shoes on Jiang Ning’s feet, and he trailed off slowly.

She used to wear old, simple cloth shoes.

Such delicate and elegant shoes suited her much better.

With his current salary, he could afford some pastries but couldn’t buy many shoes like these.

Looking at Jiang Ning’s smiling face, he too smiled, “Ah Ning, I’m so happy for you that you’ve returned to your real home. You don’t have to suffer anymore.”

Jiang Ning laughed, “Thank you, Lord He.”

It was polite, and carried a hint of distance.

He Tang smiled, “You’re being so formal with me now, you can just call me Brother He like you used to.”

“Your status is different now, and I haven’t even congratulated you on your achievements. You’re now working in the Imperial Academy and have a great future ahead,” Jiang Ning laughed.

She was sincere.

He Tang came from a poor family. They used to have a bit of a foundation, but it had declined.

His family was all depending on him now.

Although He Tang was an excellent person, refined and gentle, with a bright demeanor.

But even if Jiang Ning hadn’t married the Prince of Yu, she wouldn’t have chosen to marry him..