Chapter 200: First published: Lady Wen is popular with both men and women! ...

Yu Chang chewed it roughly twice and swallowed it expressionlessly.

If you really want to talk about it, it is best to eat it directly as fresh fish.

As soon as Yu Chang said this, the atmosphere at the table suddenly became tense. Everyone looked at each other in silence. Only the occasional sound of bamboo chopsticks hitting bowls could be heard, which sounded particularly clear and harsh.

No matter how slow Wen Yu was, she finally reacted at this moment.

She quickly raised her head from the bowl and winked at Yu Chang, signaling him to shut up.

When he met Wen Yu's gaze, Yu Chang remained unmoved and turned away. He didn't say anything in the first place.

"Ahaha, really?" Wen Yu picked up another piece of fish with her chopsticks and said to herself, "I think it's delicious."

"It's delicious, I love it." Wen Yu glanced around, looking at Song Linsheng and Mu Tong standing on both sides with a bit of helplessness.

Lord Mu is so kind, how could she refuse?

What's more, Master Mu is still ill...

But thinking of this, Wen Yu couldn't help but look Mu Tong up and down.

Although there was a smile on his face, it was not difficult to see the haggardness hidden beneath the smile.

"Master Mu, I met the secretary who was getting medicine for you earlier. Are you... okay?" Wen Yu put down his bamboo chopsticks and asked seriously.

How come I forgot about the important thing?

Mu Tong nodded slightly, looking nonchalant. "It's nothing serious. I just prescribed some soothing medicine."

But his words and expression didn't make Wen Yu relax. Instead, she just held her chopsticks and remained motionless. "But were you overexerting yourself during yesterday's sacrificial ceremony? Did it damage your health?"

Mu Tong paused, then asked in confusion, "How could that be? Madam Wen, don't worry, it's really fine."

Wen Yu frowned slightly, still a little worried, but the illness was Lord Mu's private matter, so she couldn't keep asking him questions.

Seeing that Wen Yu was worried and couldn't even eat the sea bass she always liked, Mu Tong raised his hand and picked up a piece of eight-treasure duck for her and changed the subject.

"But then again, Madam Wen is truly charming." Mu Tong glanced at Yu Chang with a smiling face, showing no emotion.

He didn't even know when Madam Wen had such an older cousin.

Madam Wen is truly charming and popular with both men and women.

But these were just his guesses, he would not say them out loud.

"What are you talking about?"

Wen Yu's face was full of doubts, but she just thought Mu Tong was joking with her and didn't take it to heart.

Song Linsheng beside her was also silent, just looking at Mu Tong quietly.

Only Yu Chang, who was sitting opposite, curled the corners of his lips slightly, taking in the thoughts of the three people.

It was not easy for him to find out what was in the minds of these mortals.

But he didn't say anything and just enjoyed the dishes on the table.

The surface of the table was calm, but underneath the situation was turbulent and undercurrents were intertwined. The situation was so chaotic that he didn't want to get involved.

"The question is not mine." Wen Yu fiddled with the eight-treasure duck in the bowl, but was not in a hurry to put it in his mouth. "The thing that Lord Mu mentioned last time..."

When saying this, although Wen Yu mentioned Mu Tong, her eyes were fixed on Yu Chang who was sitting opposite her.

"That matter..." Mu Tong paused, then suddenly understood, "Madam Wen is talking about the spring amaranth."

Song Linsheng remained silent and didn't join in the conversation. He just glanced at Wen Yu's movements and without hesitation, he picked up his chopsticks and put the piece of Eight Treasure Duck into his bowl.

Xiaoyu has never liked duck meat. She has tried many ways to cook it at home, such as stewing it, roasting it, but she still can't accept the taste.

Song Linsheng was concentrating on being Wen Yu's exclusive vegetable picker and no longer looked at Mu Tong's expression.

The latter, however, half-closed his eyes and stared closely at Song Linsheng's movements.

Wen Yu and Song Linsheng nodded gently, as if it had happened countless times before, and then turned to Mu Tong and replied, "Yes, about the spring amaranth."

When saying this, Wen Yu spoke each word slowly, as if waiting for Yu Chang's reaction.

But Yu Chang looked lazy, not even raising his eyelids, letting Wen Yu talk casually.

He said he was not Chunfongcao, so what others mentioned about Chunfongcao naturally had nothing to do with him.

Seeing Yu Chang's lack of reaction, Wen Yu couldn't help but pout and snort, "Don't worry, Lord Mu. Song Linsheng and I have investigated the matter of the spring amaranth, and now it has been settled and handled properly."

"I heard you were discussing dredging the Yuanshui River." Wen Yu looked around at Song Linsheng and Mu Tong, and finally straightened his expression. "From now on, you can rest assured and do it. There won't be any more trouble."

The scene mentioned last time where the yamen runners who were dredging were pulled into the water will never happen again.

But she didn't ask Yu Chang what was going on.

According to Lord Mu, the spring grass is the most suspicious, but Yu Chang seems to have no motive or reason to do such a thing.

Yu Chang lowered his eyes and ate his food in a disjointed manner, not even glancing at Wen Yu.

But it seems that she doesn't need to ask at the moment, because Yu Chang doesn't seem to have any objection to her arrangement.

Although it was a bit strange, she still liked it.

"That's great. Not only should we start dredging the river, but we'll also need to build dams to store water." Mu Tong nodded in agreement and turned to Song Linsheng, "However, I haven't planned to build dams before. Master Song will have to make the decision."

"Of course." Song Linsheng nodded in agreement, "Linsheng has no choice but to do it."

This was originally his responsibility. Previously, many things were complicated and there were many complications. Now that Mr. Wen's matter has come to an end, he should really focus on sorting out the accumulated official business in the government office.

Wen Yu half lowered her head, but couldn't help glancing around. Seeing that the atmosphere had eased, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't understand. Song Linsheng and Lord Mu had been very close on past business trips. Why was it that sometimes, like today, they seemed... a little off.

Fortunately, Wen Yu had made a good start. Song Linsheng and Mu Tong became more and more interested in the dredging of the Yuan River. They discussed it with each other and arranged most of the subsequent matters on the spot.

While eating, Wen Yu stole glances at Yu Chang who was sitting opposite her.

Now, listening to Song Linsheng and Mu Tong discussing the dredging of the Yuan River, Yu Chang was able to remain calm and steady as a rock.

That was his cave, how could he bear it?

Yu Chang chewed on it carefully, and Wen Yu's thoughts rang clearly in his ears, but he seemed not to hear them and did not want to pay attention to Wen Yu.

But her chaotic thoughts became more and more intense, and her messy speculations became a mess.

Yu Chang remained calm, even his hand did not stop picking up the food, he just glanced at Wen Yu lightly.

Just like a deep cold pond, the quieter it is, the more terrifying it is.

Wen Yu immediately shrank his neck and then fell silent.

"People say 'July is the end of the year and August is the beginning of the year.' Jiangyang gets a lot of rain in July and August, so it's the perfect time to store water." Song Linsheng frowned in thought. "If we can finish it before then, that would be best. If not, we shouldn't rush it."

"Lord Song is right." Mu Tong also said seriously, "But now it's the middle of May and June is approaching, which is the busy farming season. We should help the people with their farming first."

"Yeah." Song Linsheng nodded slightly, agreeing with Mu Tong's words.

Song Linsheng and Mu Tong discussed the details of dredging for a long time, and the meal took quite a while to finish.

While Wen Yu listened to Song Linsheng and the other man discussing how to raid Yu Chang's lair, she secretly observed Yu Chang's expression.

But from beginning to end, Yu Chang didn't even raise his eyelids, as if what he was talking about had nothing to do with him at all.

Wen Yu was even more confused. Could it be that the bottom of the Yuanshui River really wasn't Yu Chang's cave?

It was not until the setting sun filled the ground and the rosy clouds gradually dyed the sky that Wen Yu and his party said goodbye to Lord Mu and left his magnificent house.

"Madam Wen..." Mu Tong smiled and fanned himself as he stood on the stone steps in front of the door. "I've been in a hurry today and haven't invited Madam Wen to stroll around the garden yet."

"If you have time, Madam Wen, please come and visit us often." Mu Tong advised earnestly but without giving any room for maneuver.

"Of course." Wen Yu's eyes sparkled as she nodded in agreement, "Thank you, Master Mu, for your hospitality."

Song Linsheng also greeted Mu Tong and instructed him, "I have basically finished discussing the matter of dredging the Yuan River and building the dam. If there is anything unclear, we can discuss it together at the government office tomorrow."

"Yes, sir." Mu Tong straightened his expression and agreed.

At this moment, Xiyan also brought the carriage and horses. When Wenyu and his group were about to leave, Mu Tong spoke again -

"Sister Wenxing, have a good trip."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yu and Song Linsheng stopped and turned around to look.

Yu Chang clasped his hands in front of him, standing tall and graceful like a figure in a painting. He was originally half a step behind Wen Yu, but now he was facing the two people who turned around.

Seeing Wen Yu's slightly puzzled look, Yu Chang also felt strange...

Yu Chang took light steps, turned around slowly, and faced Mu Tong head-on.

Lord Mu...whatever you do, you have to greet him specifically.

The two of them were neither familiar with each other nor old friends.

Why is this necessary?

"Thank you, Lord Mu." Yu Chang bowed politely and greeted Mu Tong.

"Sister Wen Xing, you're too polite." Mu Tong's smile remained on his face, and his eyes were curved like a crescent moon.

Yu Chang glanced at Mu Tong calmly. He didn't want to say much to him. He just nodded hurriedly and turned to leave, getting on the carriage before Wen Yu.

Wen Yu blinked, her gaze moving back and forth between Mu Tong and Yu Chang, and finally said goodbye to Lord Mu again when the curtain of the carriage fell.

The golden light spread, the residual heat dissipated, and the twilight was gradually permeating the sunset glow.

After a long struggle, Wen Yu and Song Linsheng finally got on the carriage for the return trip.

"Huh..." Wen Yu relaxed and leaned lazily against the carriage wall. "This Linyuan Gate is really big, and the food at the Mu Mansion is really not easy to eat."

As the words fell, Wen Yu's body slowly slid down the wall of the car, becoming more and more unruly as if he had no bones.

Song Linsheng flipped his wrist to light the incense burner with blue and white porcelain winding branches, and soon wisps of light fragrance emanated from it.

This incense calms the mind and is perfect for today.

"Wash the inkstone and go back home quickly." Song Linsheng tilted his head and called out.

"Okay, I got it, sir." Xiyan's voice was not loud, but very steady.

The pace of the wheels rolling over the stone slabs quickened noticeably.

Wen Yu looked up at the roof of the car and felt that the sound of washing the inkstone seemed to come from far away.

Linyuankou is good, spacious and gorgeous, but she still thinks her Guanwuyuan is the best.

Wen Yu leaned back weakly, letting her thoughts wander. She just wanted to go back to Guanwuyuan as soon as possible.

"You'll be very busy after today, right?" Wen Yu closed her eyes. Thinking of what she had just heard at the banquet, she couldn't help but ask, "Song Linsheng?"

"Yes." Song Linsheng nodded in agreement. "It may take a few days to deal with the affairs of the government office, and then we have to re-arrange the dredging of the Yuan River."

Wen Yu's thoughts were drifting, like a kite with a broken string flying farther and farther away. She nodded unconsciously.

The Yuan River was dredged and dams were built.

This is not a difficult task, but speaking of it, Song Linsheng seems to have a conflict with water, and all the misfortunes he has suffered are related to the Yuan River.

She still needs to be careful and prepared for any eventuality.

Having stayed up so long last night and getting up so early this morning, Wen Yu's eyes were heavy as if they weighed a thousand pounds.

Even though she had divine energy to protect her body, she couldn't hold on any longer...

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