Chapter 471: Wang Qingtan, Marry Me!

Chapter 471: Wang Qingtan, Marry Me!



April 10, 2025 - Author: Jiang Shangjing

Inside the room.

Jiang Ning reopened the zitan wood box.

He took out the topmost dark black brocade robe, and beneath it was a neatly folded set of white long-sleeved shirt and trousers.

The material was also of high quality, with a faint ice-blue hue amidst the pure white.

"This must be fabric woven from the silk of the ice jade silkworm!"

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He instantly understood that the Liu family must have exerted a great deal of effort.

Neither the fabric woven from the silk of the ice jade silkworm nor that woven from the silk of the black golden silkworm was something Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li could afford.

According to his knowledge,

The silk of the black golden silkworm, woven into fabric, is renowned for being impervious to blades and extremely resilient, making it incredibly expensive and basically purchased with gold.

The silk of the ice jade silkworm, on the other hand, is resistant to fire and emits a faint coolness year-round.

It is a top-notch item for avoiding the heat during summer.

Wearing clothes made from the silk of the ice jade silkworm, one can feel a refreshing coolness even during the hottest days of summer.

Moreover, its resilience far exceeds that of ordinary fabrics.

Jiang Ning then put on the white long-sleeved shirt and trousers.

He raised his hands and stretched his limbs.

"Quite a good fit!" he said with satisfaction, nodding.

He then put on the dark black brocade robe.

A moment later,

He appeared in front of Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan.

His hair was tied up with a black silk ribbon, and at the end of the ribbon, a small knife was attached as an accessory.

The dark black brocade robe shimmered with a faint black glow.

This was a unique characteristic of the silk from the black golden silkworm.

"Uncle Ning looks so handsome!" Xiao Dou Bao looked up and praised with a beaming face.

Jiang Ning smiled and rubbed her head.

"You're still a little kid, what do you know about looking handsome!"

"Handsome is handsome, no need to understand!" Xiao Dou Bao said sincerely.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning chuckled and continued to rub her head.

"Ling is indeed extraordinary!" Liu Wanwan also nodded in satisfaction and praised.

"Right?" Jiang Li said with pride, "My brother has inherited the best genes of the Jiang family. When I was young, I attracted many wealthy young ladies, and my brother is even more handsome than I was in my youth."

"Don't flatter yourself!" Liu Wanwan rolled her eyes at Jiang Li, "You have the nerve to say you're handsome?"

Jiang Li chuckled.

Jiang Ning said, "Big brother, big sister, I'm leaving now!"

"Okay!" Jiang Li nodded.

"We'll see you off!" Liu Wanwan said.

...

At the door.

"Ling, remember to send a letter to your big brother when you reach Guangning City," Liu Wanwan instructed.

"I will!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Master, here are some changes of clothes for you," Lu Yi handed the prepared bundle to Jiang Ning.

"Stay and wait for me at home!" Jiang Ning said, taking the bundle from Lu Yi.

"Understood, Master!" Lu Yi nodded slightly.

"Uncle, don't forget your promise to Xiao Dou Bao!" Jiang Yuan Yuan grabbed Jiang Ning's sleeve and said.

"I won't!" Jiang Ning rubbed her little head.

"Uncle, I'll miss you!" Xiao Dou Bao looked up and continued to express her feelings.

"I'll miss you too, Xiao Dou Bao!" Jiang Ning squatted down and pinched her chubby cheeks.

He then stood up and looked at the silent Jiang Yiming.

"Practice hard and wait for me to check your progress when I return!"

"Yes, Uncle!" Jiang Yiming said solemnly.

After that,

They watched as Jiang Ning slowly left.

...

At the Prefectural Governor's Mansion.

"Please announce that I, Jiang Ning, wish to see Miss Wang Qingtan."

The two guards at the entrance of the Prefectural Governor's Mansion were still yawning when they heard Jiang Ning's words.

One of them looked up, ready to act superior,

But upon a closer look, he trembled.

"Welcome, Inspector Jiang!"

The other guard, still rubbing his eyes, heard his companion's words and immediately straightened up, also bowing.

"Welcome, Inspector Jiang!"

The first guard said, "I will inform Miss Wang Qingtan, but I cannot guarantee how long it will take."

He looked troubled and continued, "Inspector Jiang, as you know, Miss Wang Qingtan is a lady, and I am not qualified to inform her directly. I can only ask a maid to relay the message."

"Furthermore, Miss Wang usually loves to sleep in and probably hasn't woken up yet."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning felt somewhat speechless.

Another one who loves to sleep in.

This reminded him of Lin Qingyi.

She rarely got up before noon.

He seriously doubted how they managed to achieve such high levels of skill.

"Inspector Jiang, shall I go and announce you?" the guard who spoke first asked again.

"Go ahead!" Jiang Ning nodded.

He was about to leave Dongling City for a while.

Wang Qingtan had genuinely helped him a lot in the past. Now, he was preparing to send a gift in return.

This trip would take at least a month. If he didn’t send it today, he might not have the chance when he returned, especially if he found himself short of Source Energy Points.

Afterward, Jiang Ning waited quietly at the door.

After a short while, the guard who had gone in to announce his presence returned.

"Lord Jiang!" The guard bowed before him and said, "I have informed a maid to relay the message. Please be patient and wait a moment, Lord Jiang."

Jiang Ning nodded in response.

After another few moments, a maid wearing a yellow dress walked out with small, quick steps.

"Lord Jiang, my lady invites you in!" The maid bowed gracefully before him and spoke.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

"Lead the way!"

...

A short while later, guided by the maid, Jiang Ning passed through several buildings and courtyards, eventually arriving at the back garden.

Inside the garden, various flowers were in full bloom, a vivid display of colors, clearly well-tended.

"Inspector Jiang, please enjoy the flowers in the garden for a moment. My lady is still freshening up!" The maid stopped at the garden entrance and said to Jiang Ning.

"Alright!" Jiang Ning replied.

He stepped into the garden, where the air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers.

The maid slowly retreated, knowing that her lady preferred solitude and quiet, not liking too many people around her.

Entering the garden, Jiang Ning was immediately drawn to the Phoenix Flowers in the corner.

The flowers, primarily red and gold, bloomed like rising flames.

After a brief stroll, he heard a commotion from the house behind him.

Jiang Ning turned around to see Wang Qingtan standing in the doorway, wearing a snug, waist-fitted white robe and trousers. Her hair was somewhat messy and tousled.

She yawned, her eyes slightly dazed as she glanced at Jiang Ning.

"Why are you here so early? You’ve killed my sleep!!"

She yawned again, long and drawn out.

Jiang Ning looked at her speechlessly, then pointed to the sun overhead.

"It’s already the second watch of the morning!"

"So what?!" Wang Qingtan grumbled.

Jiang Ning felt a bit helpless.

Wang Qingtan ran her fingers through her hair and walked toward Jiang Ning.

"Move, I need to rinse my mouth!"

Jiang Ning stepped aside, watching her pass by. Then, he saw her elbow him lightly in the chest.

Noticing Jiang Ning’s gaze, Wang Qingtan lifted her chin slightly.

"Hmph, for waking me up so early!"

Jiang Ning: "."

Then, a white light flashed in Wang Qingtan’s hand, and she pulled out a toothbrush and other toiletries, heading to the well to wash up.

Jiang Ning waited quietly as she finished.

A moment later, Wang Qingtan splashed her face with water, the sound crisp and clear.

She then looked at Jiang Ning.

"By the way, what brings you here so early?"

As she spoke, the drowsiness on her face faded, her eyes becoming bright. Water droplets clung to her jade-like cheeks, sparkling in the sunlight. Through the refraction of the water, one could see the fine down on her face.

Jiang Ning couldn’t help but look a bit longer.

Just as he was about to speak, Wang Qingtan gave him a suspicious look.

"You’re not here to borrow money again, are you?" She quickly covered her pockets, feigning a look of poverty.

Jiang Ning said, "I’m leaving! I’ll be away from Dongling City for a while."

Hearing this, Wang Qingtan was taken aback.

"Leaving? Where are you going?"

She smoothed the hair that had been dampened by the water and stuck to her cheeks, then spoke in a calm tone, "And if you’re leaving, why come to tell me? I’m not anyone special to you!"

Jiang Ning smiled, "You are my only creditor!"

"Good to know!" Wang Qingtan rolled her eyes and continued, "I’ve realized that the money I lent you is a lost cause!"

"Tell me, how much do you want to borrow this time?"

Jiang Ning smiled.

"I’m not here to borrow money today!"

Hearing this, Wang Qingtan’s face showed a look of suspicion again.

"Are you being nice? Coming to say goodbye?"

"Not specifically to say goodbye!" Jiang Ning replied.

"I knew it!" Wang Qingtan said with a knowing look.

Jiang Ning said, "I came to give you a gift."

"A gift?" Wang Qingtan was taken aback, looking at Jiang Ning in disbelief.

Jiang Ning smiled faintly and said, "You've helped me so much. I happened to find a good gift on my last trip, and I thought of you!"

Wang Qingtan immediately gave Jiang Ning a once-over.

"I was wrong to doubt you!"

Then, she nodded in satisfaction. "I indeed didn't help the wrong person!"

She then spread out her right hand, revealing her delicate fingers.

"Bring it over! I want to see what it is!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning took out the soft armor from his Shruti Ring.

Seeing the soft armor in Jiang Ning's hand, Wang Qingtan's face turned slightly red.

This soft armor was clearly an undergarment, worn closest to the body, and thus, very private.

Moreover, it was woven from ice silk, giving it a faint transparency.

Now, this item was in Jiang Ning's hands, and he was about to give it to her.

"Don't worry! It's clean, I washed it!" Jiang Ning added, noticing her expression.

"You have the nerve to give it, but I don't have the nerve to accept it!" she said, slightly annoyed.

"Then should I take it back?" Jiang Ning asked in return.

"Never mind!" Wang Qingtan reached out and took the slightly translucent ice silk soft armor from Jiang Ning. "This thing looks quite valuable. It's rare for you to give me something, and if I made you take it back, there might not be a next time!"

Then, she added, "I'll have to charge you some interest, otherwise, I might lose my investment!"

Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

He found Wang Qingtan's slightly blushing face at this moment quite amusing.

At the same time, Wang Qingtan noticed Jiang Ning's smile and felt a bit embarrassed and annoyed.

She then whispered, "I'll go change into it right away. Do you want to see how it looks on me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning looked her over.

Then he nodded slightly. "You have some charm, so it's not a bad idea!"

"Have some charm, so it's not a bad idea!" Wang Qingtan mimicked Jiang Ning's words, then rolled her eyes and pouted. "You think too highly of yourself! I'm a rare beauty, and even if you want to see, I might not let you!"

With that, she took the soft armor and walked toward her room.

Thinking of Wang Qingtan's slightly proud demeanor just now, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile faintly.

Then, he waited quietly in the courtyard for Wang Qingtan to reappear.

After a while, Wang Qingtan reappeared, wearing a lavish long dress.

The dress was primarily golden and red, with the hem resembling a phoenix's tail feathers.

In the sunlight, the dress occasionally reflected golden light.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but glance at Wang Qingtan's chest a few times.

The soft armor was most likely worn underneath her dress.

Noticing Jiang Ning's gaze, Wang Qingtan immediately crossed her arms, half-covering and half-showing.

"Pervert!!" she spat.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but awkwardly scratch his nose.

"Does it fit?" Jiang Ning asked.

"It fits well!" Wang Qingtan nodded and continued, "And it's quite comfortable to wear. Do you want to try it on?"

"How can I try it on?" Jiang Ning asked.

"You can wear it!" Wang Qingtan giggled.

Jiang Ning: "..."

Seeing Jiang Ning's expression, Wang Qingtan laughed even more.

After a moment, she composed herself.

Then she said, "You mentioned you're leaving. Where are you going?"

"To Guangning Prefecture City," Jiang Ning replied.

"To Guangning Prefecture? What for?" Wang Qingtan asked, puzzled.

"Going on a long trip, do you have enough money?" Wang Qingtan asked.

"Yes, but not much," Jiang Ning replied.

"I knew it!" Wang Qingtan said matter-of-factly.

With that, she took out a few gold tickets and placed them in front of Jiang Ning.

"This is a thousand taels of gold. It should be enough for you to use in Guangning Prefecture City for a while! Take care of yourself when you're out, and don't skimp on food and clothing!"

"Thank you!" Jiang Ning said sincerely, looking at Wang Qingtan seriously and taking the gold tickets from her.

When their fingers touched, he could feel the warmth of Wang Qingtan's body, which was different from the usual coolness of other women, radiating a warm temperature.

"Marry me!" Wang Qingtan said nonchalantly.

Seeing Jiang Ning's stunned expression, she couldn't help but smile. "I'm just teasing you. I have no intention of getting married, and I have more wealth than you can imagine!"

(End of Chapter)

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