Slightly sweet and sour

When the green willows on the south embankment were sprouting new buds, Changsun Qinyang and his family, who had lived in the Su family for nearly three months, were finally about to set off to return to Shenghuang.

Su Maoyi and Changsun Qinan led Su Musong and his two siblings to see them off outside the city. Xiao Luochen was also among the farewell team because he was grateful for Changsun Chenqian's treatment.

The carriages and horses moved slowly. The journey that could have been covered in two quarters of an hour on horseback took an hour because of the reluctance to leave. However, after sending someone a thousand miles away, one must eventually say goodbye. Even if Changsun Qinan was reluctant to leave, her brother and his family had to go back eventually.

While the elders were still saying goodbye, Changsun Chenqian pulled Xiao Luochen aside and whispered to him.

"Brother Luo Chen, there is something I must explain to you clearly."

"What is it?"

"I really liked the feather fan you gave me, but Mu Song took it away. If you see it with him, don't misunderstand me."

Although Changsun Chenqian had once told Su Musong not to mention the matter of giving the feather fan to Xiao Luochen, she thought that the two of them had a close relationship. If Xiao Luochen knew about it one day and caused a misunderstanding, it would be bad. It would be better for her to confess the matter herself.

"Since I've given it to you, it's yours. You can do with it as you wish."

Xiao Luochen didn't expect that Su Musong would ask Changsun Chenqian for the feather fan, but he also felt that maybe Su Musong was not asking for the fan, but was just dissatisfied with his giving the feather fan to Changsun Chenqian?

"What are you talking about?"

Su Musong noticed the two people whispering nearby and came over curiously.

"We are talking bad about you!"

Chang Sun Chenqian seemed dissatisfied with Su Musong who suddenly approached him.

"What bad things did you say about me?"

"If you can say it to someone's face, can it still be called badmouthing?"

Chang Sun Chen gave Su Musong a quick look. Su Musong didn't know how to respond and was speechless for a moment.

Xiao Luochen looked at Su Musong, who was hesitant to speak, helpless and a little aggrieved, and couldn't help but feel funny.

"Normally, no one can argue with you, but I never thought you would get humiliated sometimes."

"Luckily it's Brother Luo Chen. If it were someone else I don't know, seeing how aggrieved you are, they'd think I'd bullied you and would have framed me with some wicked and vicious crime."

"Listen, listen, every girl is so sharp-tongued. No wonder your senior brother..."

Su Musong and Changsun Chenqian bickered like they were a family affair. Both were quick-witted and unrestrained in their words, never taking anything seriously. But this time, Su Musong had accidentally hit Changsun Chenqian in the gut.

Changsun Chenqian admired her senior brother who was studying medicine with her in the Valley of Divine Doctors, but this senior brother only treated her as a fellow disciple. Changsun Chenqian was sad and upset about this for a long time. When Su Musong lived in Wanhua Castle, Changsun Chenqian was depressed and confided this to Su Musong. This was a secret that even Changsun Chenyan did not know. Who would have thought that Su Musong almost said it in front of Xiao Luochen today.

"Su Musong!"

Chang Sun Chenqian glared at Su Musong

"Chen Qian, I..."

Su Musong realized that he had spoken out of turn and quickly apologized, but Changsun Chenqian didn't want to listen to him anymore and just ignored him and said to Xiao Luochen:

"Brother Luo Chen, Yuelong's four-yearly Wenyuan gathering is about to begin. Talents from all over the world will gather here. It's a lively place. Brother Luo Chen must go and see it when he has time."

"good."

"Also, don't give in to that Master Su in everything. Don't let him bully you."

“How could I…”

Changsun Chenqian glared at Su Musong again, and Su Musong swallowed back the rest of the sentence.

"And the mental method I taught you. You're weak, so practicing that can strengthen your body. Combined with the prescription I prescribed to strengthen your body, you won't have such a hard time enduring winter." Changsun Chenqian hesitated for a moment before continuing, "If you just want to strengthen your body, practicing to the second level is enough. If you want to practice martial arts, then continue to practice higher levels."

Xiao Luochen chose to accept Changsun Chenqian's words.

"Okay, next time we meet, I'll make sure you see a healthy Xiao Luochen."

"It's a deal. You better hurry up, maybe we'll see each other again soon."

Changsun Chenqian seemed to have something to say, but Changsun Chenyan came over and told her that it was time to set off.

"Brother Luo Chen, remember what I just said to you. We'll see you next time."

"See you next time."

Changsun Chenqian mounted his mount and chased after his family who had gone ahead. Su Musong felt that he owed Changsun Chenqian an apology, so he also chased after them.

The Su family seemed to be accustomed to this scene. They drove back to the city without waiting for Su Musong to return. Only Xiao Luochen was left waiting for Su Musong's return at the city gate.

After about half a cup of tea, Su Musong returned to the city gate.

"Luo Chen, why don't you go back to the city with them instead of standing here at the city gate eating dust?"

"I'll wait for you. It seems that Chen Qian has forgiven you?"

"How do you know I was going to chase her and apologize to her?"

"Chen Qian is not a narrow-minded person. If you hadn't really angered her, she wouldn't have treated you so harshly, and you wouldn't have been so uneasy. Seeing your expression relaxed now, I know she has forgiven you."

"How long have you known her, and you already know what kind of person she is? She appears gentle and graceful in front of you, but in reality, she's not a magnanimous person. She's petty, sharp-tongued, and fickle."

Su Musong thought of Changsun Chenqian's unforgiving look when he chased her to apologize, and felt indignant.

"Okay, okay, I haven't known her for long. Unlike you, we grew up together as childhood sweethearts. You know her best."

Xiao Luochen found Su Musong's angry look very interesting. In recent years, Su Musong had somehow begun to pretend to be indifferent to fame and fortune. She usually looked elegant and calm, but today was the first time Xiao Luochen had seen someone so angry yet helpless. After all, they were cousins ​​who had been friends since childhood, so he could only be so accommodating.

"Speaking of childhood sweethearts, you and I are the ones who grew up together day and night. We've spent much more time together than you and that girl Chen Qian. Why do you always speak for her?"

Su Musong felt that Xiao Luochen was most likely attracted to his cousin. Although he had complained about Changsun Chenqian's many flaws, he had to admit that his cousin was indeed outstanding in appearance and had a kind heart, which was rare. She was also a good match for Xiao Luochen, so there was no guarantee that Xiao Luochen didn't have such thoughts. Thinking of this, Su Musong felt a little sour in his heart.

"You don't like me speaking for Chen Qian?"

"dislike!"

"Okay, then I won't say anything."

Xiao Luochen felt that Changsun Chenqian was a very special girl. At least he had never seen a girl like her in Kyoto. Therefore, it was normal for Su Musong to treat her differently. Moreover, Su Musong and she were of similar age, and they were a perfect match in every way. It was natural for the parents of the two families to want to strengthen the relationship. It was no wonder that his close relationship with her made Su Musong unhappy.

Su Musong was still not satisfied with Xiao Luochen's response and wanted to confirm it again.

"Then it's a deal, you're not allowed to speak for her anymore."

"Okay, I won't speak for her."

When Su Musong heard this, a triumphant smile appeared on his face.

"Hmph, that's more like it."

Xiao Luochen suddenly felt that Su Musong was like a puppy guarding its food. He felt a little sour and a little funny.

Su Musong noticed the change in Xiao Luochen's mood

"Luo Chen, what's wrong with you?"

"I suddenly feel that you look a bit like a puppy."

"Ah? Why?"

Xiao Luochen smiled and shook his head, without directly answering Su Musong, but only said

"Mu Song, I want to go to Yuelong to attend the Wenyuan gathering."

"Okay, I'll go with you."