She's not as simple as she seems.

Ning Shu is back?

Upon hearing the news, Ning Rongrong disregarded everything else and immediately rushed into the crowd discussing it, frowning as she asked, "Ning Shu is back? Really? How could she be back?"

Ning Shu's return is never good news.

This was something Ning Rongrong had confirmed.

Last time Ning Li went to see Ning Shu, she got beaten up. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School hasn't settled the score with Ning Shu yet, and she dares to come to the sect at this time?

"Young Miss!"

When everyone saw that it was Ning Rongrong, they quickly bowed.

Even if they hadn't witnessed firsthand how bad the relationship between Ning Rongrong and Ning Shu was, they had certainly heard rumors. In front of Ning Rongrong, they dared not say a good word about Ning Shu, and could only reply truthfully, "Yes, she's back. She has already met with the sect leader and should be in the Third Elder's courtyard now."

Have you seen your father?

Ning Rongrong frowned.

Father actually wants Ning Shu to stay in the sect?

Zhu Zhuqing followed behind Ning Rongrong, straining her ears to listen to what these people were saying.

Ning Rongrong said, "How could my father let that guy stay in the sect?"

The group hesitated, "We...we don't know either..."

Judging from Ning Rongrong's expression, even if they knew, they wouldn't dare say a word.

"That's enough, Miss. We still have a mission to complete, so we'll be leaving now."

One of them casually made up an excuse and then the party ended.

Ning Rongrong didn't try to stop them. She pursed her lips, somewhat puzzled as to why her father didn't investigate what Ning Shu had done to Ning Li. If he had, Ning Shu wouldn't have been able to stay peacefully in the Third Elder's courtyard.

Thinking it over, she looked at Zhu Zhuqing and said, "Zhuqing, my room is just ahead. You can go ahead. Here's my key."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the key Ning Rongrong handed her, didn't say anything, just nodded, and followed the way Ning Rongrong pointed out.

As an outsider, she couldn't really comment on the matter between Ning Rongrong and Ning Shu, but she always felt there was some misunderstanding, and Ning Rongrong seemed to be too prejudiced.

After parting ways with Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong went straight to the front hall.

In the front hall, Ning Fengzhi had just finished talking with Ning Shu, with Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo standing beside him, chatting away, until Ning Rongrong's voice rang out. All three looked at Ning Rongrong, slightly surprised, "Rongrong, why are you back?"

Bone Douluo quickly went to Ning Rongrong's side, "Rongrong, when did you get back?"

Ning Rongrong looked at Bone Douluo, and in his expression she saw a hint of panic. "Grandpa Bone, I heard that Ning Shu has returned, is that right?"

Bone Douluo exclaimed "Ah!" and turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, who was seated above him. "You're back, Rongrong. Are you going to find that girl?"

Ning Rongrong shook her head. "I don't want to look for her. I just want to ask what she came back for this time."

What do you do?

Bone Douluo thought for a moment.

Ning Fengzhi, who was seated at the head of the table, spoke first, "She's just back to see the Third Elder and will be leaving soon. Rongrong, your father knows there's some conflict between you and Ning Shu, but Ning Shu is, after all, the Third Elder's only daughter. The Third Elder only has one child in his life, Ning Shu. No matter what you say, you can't stop her from seeing the Third Elder."

Ning Rongrong frowned upon hearing this. "I won't stop her from seeing the Third Elder, but Father, are we just going to pretend that what happened last time when she offended Aunt never happened?"

Offending Ning Li?

Bone Douluo glanced at Sword Douluo subconsciously, and Sword Douluo transmitted his voice, "It's been investigated, Ning Li brought it on herself."

"..."

Bone Douluo nodded, indicating that he understood.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong and couldn't help but sigh slightly. "Rongrong, this is the Third Elder's family matter."

"..."

That's true, there's nothing wrong with talking about family matters.

Ning Li is the Third Elder's lawfully wedded wife, and Ning Shu is the Third Elder's only daughter. If we consider their relationship as a family matter, there is absolutely no problem with it.

However, Ning Li had cried and complained to Ning Rongrong for quite some time, so Ning Rongrong naturally wanted to seek justice for her.

Little did they know that almost everything Ning Li said was fabricated.

Ning Fengzhi stood up and made a decision, "Alright, Rongrong, the journey is long, and you must be tired when you get home. Go and rest first. We can talk about it later."

"..."

Ning Rongrong wasn't stupid; she naturally understood the meaning behind Ning Fengzhi's words. "I understand, Dad."

He responded and then turned and left.

Bone Douluo wanted to say something, but Ning Rongrong didn't give him the chance.

He looked at Ning Fengzhi and scolded, "Fengzhi, Rongrong finally came home, and what did you do? She's barely back and you've already made her angry!"

Ning Fengzhi was quite helpless. "Uncle Gu, I'm just telling the truth. Besides, don't you and I know very well what's going on between Ning Li and Ning Shu? Ning Shu is just a tool between Ning Li and the Third Elder. It's normal for Ning Li to dislike her. It's also normal for her not to have any feelings for Ning Li. These are their family matters, and there's no need to bring them up in public."

"Of course I know this kind of trivial matter doesn't need to be brought up in public, but you know how close Rongrong and Ningli are. How can Rongrong feel good about saying this?"

Although it made no sense, Bone Douluo remained defiant. As the saying goes, "He who is not right is still arrogant," which perfectly describes his current state.

He gets to play all the good guys, so Ning Fengzhi gets to play all the bad guys.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Uncle Gu, Ning Li isn't as fragile as she seems. A three-foot layer of ice doesn't form in a day. The relationship between her and Ning Shu can't be explained in a few words. Everyone knows she doesn't like Ning Shu, but before that incident, Ning Shu never showed any disrespect to Ning Li. According to the rules, Ning Shu did everything she was supposed to do; it's just that Ning Li didn't appreciate it. Besides, things have come to this point, and Ning Shu has already left Shrek Academy. It's necessary to tell Rongrong the truth about that incident."

Once they got down to business, Bone Douluo wasn't so nonchalant anymore. "Yeah, that Ning Li is just good at playing the victim."

"Fengzhi, will you go and tell Rongrong about this?"

Ning Fengzhi chuckled and said, "Uncle Gu, you should go."

Anyway, you'll be the one playing the good guy.

Bone Douluo pouted, "I know what you're thinking, it's written all over your face!"

"Haha!" Ning Fengzhi laughed loudly, without saying anything else.

Bone Douluo pretended to be unwilling, and left while grumbling (but happily).

At this moment, in the inner courtyard.

"As soon as Ning Shu returned, the Third Madam fell ill. Do you think Ning Shu is some kind of plague goddess reincarnated? Wherever she is, illness follows!"

"Who says otherwise? It's said that the Third Madam was quite angered by Ning Shu a few years ago. Ning Shu was just a child the Third Elder picked up, yet she still tried to sow discord between the Third Madam and the Third Elder. What a thankless task!"

"What an ingrate!"

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