The Beloved Imperial Consort - Chapter 8

[8. Chapter 8 Absurd]

Mu Xiyao also expected that what was worse was when Zong Zhenglin came to Qingzhou. Zong Zhenglin did not arrive after the New Year, but two days earlier, he made a special trip to Qingzhou, and visited the fifth dynasty in uniform. Mu Xiyao was very curious and wondered if there would be such an elegant thing as three visits to the thatched cottage.

It turned out that in the afternoon of the second day, Mu Xiyao received a farewell letter from the fifth Yuying, saying that she would go home with the fifth dynasty and end her visit to friends. As a result, Mu Xiyao concluded that most of this happened. After the fifth Yuchao returned home, the arrangements were made, and the next time I received a letter, it should have been sent from the capital.

As the Chinese New Year is approaching, Mu Xiyao values this family reunion very much. Without him, this should be the last reunion festival that Mu Xiyao spent at her mother’s house. After that, what awaits her will be the decree of Yuan Chengdi, which will be delivered soon.

Therefore, when Mu Jinzhi finally rushed back to the prefectural mansion on New Year’s Eve, what he received was Mu Xiyao’s warmer welcome and greetings than before. It made him feel up and down, afraid that Mu Xiyao would do something wrong again, or that he would take the blame again?

After a year with the family and Meimei, Mu Xiyao reluctantly sent Mu Jinzhi out of the house. Seeing that the young man in front of him was in high spirits, mounted his horse in a dashing manner, turned back and left himself a hearty and warm smile, and rode away.

Mu Xiyao’s eyes didn’t feel wet, but she suppressed her emotions and turned back to the backyard. There is not much time left, and there are too many things that she needs to prepare.

Sitting by the window on the second floor of Juxian Building, looking at the lively scene of people coming and going on the street, Zong Zhenglin suddenly remembered that late autumn last year, that warm and sweet female voice that he had never been able to forget. Also, the little plain white hand that lowered the sedan curtain.

This night, the most upright and serious sixth prince in the Great Wei Dynasty was embarrassed for the first time. The soothing little hand in the dream, the woman whose face could not be seen clearly, whispered sweetly and softly, one after another, which made him release the desire that he had accumulated for a long time in the dream. Waking up early in the morning, I vaguely left a hazy impression. Zong Zhenglin’s face was ugly, he sat up and opened the quilt. Sure enough, it was a mess.

There was a knock on the door by Wei Zhen, “Your Highness, did you wake up?”

“Send a bucket of hot water in immediately, and then leave.” Zong Zhenglin instructed in a deep voice.

After some grooming, he passed by without expression and sat on the bed in a daze. At this moment, His Highness Sixth Highness was in an unspeakable mood.

Zong Zhenglin, who has always been indifferent and well-mannered, has never been so embarrassed? Moreover, it was the second time that I was inexplicable, and the image of the woman flashed in my mind. A slender and graceful figure, plain white slender hands, and a soft voice. The more you think about it, the worse your face becomes. Zong Zhenglin believed that he was not serious about women, and the two concubines in the backyard could not arouse his desire at all. Every time I face them, it is very reluctant.

So far, what happened? It is simply an offense that he has such a dirty mind towards a woman whom he has never met before. Zong Zhenglin was extremely irritable.

Finally, when His Royal Highness pushed the door and came out, Wei Zhen looked up at the sky, it was already time. Usually, His Royal Highness got up at Mao Shi and practiced swordsmanship in the courtyard. Why did you miss the first morning exercise today? You must know that the sixth prince, Zong Zhenglin, started boxing at the age of four, and then learned swordsmanship. Practice every day, never stop. Even if it rains and snows, he is still in the practice room and never slack off.

His Highness woke up early, but called for water. Could it be… it’s not right, it wouldn’t take so long. Wei Zhen felt that His Highness had become more and more weird recently. In addition to the previous sigh, this is the second time the master is abnormal.

After looking at it again, Wei Zhen was shocked. Just now, he only cared about estimating the time, and was distracted by thinking about the abnormal behavior of the Royal Highness. It was only now that I noticed that the person in front of him was icy cold, showing a strong meaning that no one else should approach him. what happened? It’s only been one night, why is everything different? When I went to bed last night, His Highness was clearly fine.

Ren Weizhen broke his head, and it was impossible to think that all the reasons were just a spring dream of His Royal Highness.

Mu Xiyao had a very good time. Although I was reluctant to leave this courtyard, I was reluctant to leave home, and I felt very sad in the dead of night, but before the imperial decree was issued, I could go out more to see the world and breathe the air of this dynasty freely, which was also a kind of comfort.

The Great Wei Dynasty was a relatively enlightened dynasty, and women were not forbidden to read and write. Although it has not progressed to the point where a women’s school is established and everyone can attend the school for education, there is a library open to the public. Every prefecture city has a library, where all the students of the school, well-known scholars, and young ladies from aristocratic families can borrow or transcribe books.

Mu Xiyao visits the school several times a month. Although there are a lot of books in the family, most of them are collections of classics and history, policy theory, river management, and important matters of agriculture and business. In the State City Academy, Mu Xiyao could borrow more travel journals, miscellaneous notes, biographies, and even some books, dramas, or books on Qimen skills. All these made Mu Xiyao very happy.

Today, when I have free time, I slowly read the travel notes of Yuzhou in the library, and Mu Xiyao yearns for it when he sees the customs and customs that are very different from Qingzhou. I was focusing on the custom of grabbing marriages in Yuzhou, and I watched it with relish, but was reminded by Mo Lan behind me that it was time to return to the house. Mu Xiyao was reluctant to close the book, and carefully smoothed the corners. Then she got up and went to the bookshelf, raised her hand and put the book back in place.

“Miss, you are the person Mo Lan has ever seen who cherishes books the most.”

“Unfortunately, with so many good books, there is not enough time, and there are so many regrets.” Mu Xiyao smiled and shook her head, feeling that time passed by too quickly.

“In a few days, Mo Lan will accompany the young lady to the library.”

Mu Xiyao was stunned and smiled without saying a word. It is not that there is not enough time today, but that in the future, it will be difficult to freely enter and leave the library like it is now. Mu Xiyao thought about it, and her expression darkened.

“Go back.” Taking Mo Lan lightly, she walked out. But he didn’t want to, there was still a few steps away from the gate of the library, a scholar dressed as a young man suddenly came over and gave a salute. Then he stood still, looking up at her nervously.

Mu Xiyao looked at the person inexplicably and didn’t know him. She turned her head to look at Mo Lan again, Mo Lan was also confused and shook her head gently.

The scholar also seemed to be quite uncomfortable, his face became more and more red, he suddenly took a deep breath, and said seriously to Mu Xiyao: “It’s really not right to disturb Miss. But”, his voice was a little unstable, but he took courage to stabilize Breath, “I’ve admired Miss for a long time. Every time Miss goes to the library, I sit next to Miss.” After that, she couldn’t speak, she stood still, and her hands on her side trembled slightly.

Mu Xiyao was shocked, it was beyond her expectations. Mo Lan stared and looked back at her lady in panic, not knowing how to deal with it. In Dawei, unmarried women are not forbidden to go out to make friends, so occasionally bold people express their love to the woman they like.

The problem is, this is a library, and it’s in full view. Mu Xiyao’s expression is weird, is this an ancient library romance?

Mo Lan’s eyes were red with anxiety. Although the actions are completely different, they are all abrupt and rude. What would be the best way to let the lady know?

It was Mu Xiyao who was the first to recover. He didn’t speak to the scholar directly, but turned back and asked Mo Lan: “Who is this son?” Without Mo Lan answering, he suddenly realized and said to the scholar, “Young Master Zhang. Or maybe I said last time. I don’t understand enough. But it’s not mine. However, I don’t have any other thoughts on the young master.” After saying that, he bowed apologetically, and led Mo Lan away.

Mo Lan pondered confusedly, what about Mr. Zhang, and the last time? Last time, could it be… it was like this, the young lady did this on purpose, but she told the scholar in a tactful way that even as a person like him, the young lady might not have paid attention. Naturally, he couldn’t accept his affection.

Mo Lan figured out the reason, and her heart was light. The scholar stood there in a daze, and it took a long time for him to wake up and turn around, but he was severely hit and his face was decadent.

“I’m not that Mr. Zhang…” Then he lost his mind and stumbled out of the door.

Another was in a worse mood. Zong Zhenglin stood stiffly behind the bookshelf, with a cold expression on his face that could no longer be described as ugly.

He was looking at the first volume of the “Shanshui Jing”, and planned to change the second volume to continue reading. But he didn’t want to look up to see a woman’s figure passing by, as if familiar with subtle differences.

This is because Mu Xiyao has grown taller, and today’s clothes are simple and elegant, which is different from the graceful and elegant before. It was not easy for Zong Zhenglin to see the similarities at a glance. Then I heard the woman and the scholar reply, soft and waxy tones. Zong Zhenglin was shocked for a moment.

is her! His Royal Highness the sixth prince of the Great Wei Dynasty actually felt guilty of being a thief. Until the back figure completely disappeared, Zong Zhenglin couldn’t move half a step.

What happened that morning made him feel ashamed, unable to speak at all. This was the first time that Zong Zhenglin had the idea of being ashamed of seeing people. But now I feel stuffy and uncomfortable. Zong Zhenglin can’t understand why this feeling comes from, but he knows that the son in her mouth, and the scholar who petitioned in person, made him very unhappy, and his heart was very blocked. restless.

Wei Zhen was unlucky again. When His Highness came out of the library, it was freezing cold. He only took a few steps, but suddenly stopped, only a moment of effort, but his face was completely dark, and he stepped forward again, silent throughout the whole process. On the road, Zhang Jun’s face was even more tense, and even his footsteps were heavier than usual. Wei Zhen’s side Chang Sui Ye Kai, looking at this situation, is also honest, and follows him step by step.

After Zong Zhenglin returned to the other courtyard, he immediately ordered to leave tomorrow and return to Beijing ahead of schedule.

In Qingzhou, being too close to the woman, Zong Zhenglin felt that it was easy for him to lose his sense of proportion. The reason for the sudden stop just now was because I suddenly wanted to understand the scene of the conversation between the woman and the scholar just now, as well as the initial reaction of the maid. If he guessed correctly, it should be the little trick of the woman, but it is naughty.

But whether she is naughty or not, what does it have to do with herself? Why was the depression just now blocked, but now it has gradually calmed down? Thinking of this, he felt that the woman disturbed his mood, which was really hateful. What made him even more concerned was that he would be in a mess because of a woman, isn’t it absurd?

[End of This Chapter]