At this moment, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was filled with harmony.
Hmm, I guess it's a kind of harmony.
The small tables under the pavilion were bustling with activity.
Starting from Mu Zian and moving from left to right, sat four women: Xiao Xiuning, Liu Rushi, Ning Hongchen, and Mi Linglong.
Xiao Xiuning is like a plum blossom braving the snow, elegant, dignified, reserved, and unyielding.
Liu Rushi was like a secluded orchid in a valley, blooming naturally without vying for attention.
Ning Hongchen is like a rose with thorns, her beauty concealing a sharp edge.
Mi Linglong is like a blooming peony, elegant and noble with a touch of charm.
The four women were all beautiful in their own way, which truly made the spring scenery of the garden pale in comparison.
However, Mu Zian was not in the mood to appreciate it at the moment.
Two women are already a show, let alone four on the table.
Moreover, none of them are ordinary people.
Especially Xiao Xiuning and Mi Linglong, one is the current Princess Pingyang of Dali, and the other is the only bloodline of the former Chu royal family.
One exudes a cool fragrance, the other is charming and alluring.
One was like ice, the other like fire.
At this moment, Mu Zian was caught in the middle, experiencing both extremes of heat and cold.
It's quite a coincidence that we're here today.
Liu Rushi was on leave at home, and Ning Hongchen had just returned from Luyang to recuperate.
Because Mu Zian destroyed the Liu Zangtang in Bingzhou, the marriage alliance between the former Chu Intelligence Bureau and Liu Zangtang was naturally invalid.
The former Chu intelligence agency was in a state of great turmoil during this period, so Mi Linglong came to discuss the next steps with Mu Zian.
Just then, Xiao Xiuning, who had come looking for Mu Zian, was spotted at the door, which led to the scene before us.
Just as the atmosphere froze, Zhao Dahu suddenly rushed over and bowed.
"Your Highness and the four ladies, His Highness Prince Jin has arrived outside the gate."
The four women only heard the first half of the sentence about finding Da Hu.
Ning Hongchen wore a cold smile on her face and silently pinched Mu Zian's arm with her slender fingers on the table.
Liu Rushi's cheeks flushed slightly, and she dared not look directly at him, so she lowered her head.
Ning Hongchen rested her chin on her hand, a charming smile playing on her lips, while her long, beautiful legs teased Mu Zi'an from under the table.
Mi Linglong unconsciously leaned a few feet closer to Mu Zian.
Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Mu Zian quickly said.
"Please come in quickly! Please come in quickly!"
Led by Zhao Dahu, Xiao Qing and Zhou Hong went to the backyard.
As they proceeded, Xiao Qing expressed his dissatisfaction.
"I have come in person! Yet Mu Zi'an did not come out to greet me."
Zhou Hong smiled upon hearing this.
"The Duke of Zhenguo is a man of great talent, and it is normal for him to be a little arrogant, given the Emperor's favor."
“Such people are the kind of people we should befriend. I am also certain that as long as His Highness Prince Jin can be on good terms with the Duke of Zhenguo, the Duke of Zhenguo will surely give you a pleasant surprise on the Zhou battlefield.”
Xiao Qing took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself down.
The dissatisfaction on his face was replaced by a slight smile.
Unfortunately, that smile didn't last long.
"Your Highness Prince Jin, please! My young master is inside the pavilion."
Xiao Qing nodded, then took a step forward.
The moment I looked up, I froze in place.
Under the pavilion, four women—Xiao Xiuning, Mi Linglong, Liu Rushi, and Ning Hongchen—surrounded Mu Zian like beautiful flowers.
A person's defenses can be breached in an instant!
At this moment, Xiao Qing felt his brain was going blank. As the prince of Dali, he had been a womanizer for more than 20 years.
But the women surrounding Mu Zian at this moment were all absolutely stunning!
"Greetings, Fifth Brother."
Xiao Xiuning's voice came from under the pavilion, bringing Xiao Qing, who was still immersed in surprise, back to his senses.
"Ninth Sister... Ninth Sister, you're here too."
Xiao Xiuning said.
"I happened to be passing by on some business, but I didn't expect the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion to be so lively today."
Everyone present could tell that Xiao Xiuning's words had a hidden meaning.
Zhou Hong looked at Mu Zi'an, who was surrounded by people, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face. He didn't know how to describe the scene in front of him.
After thinking for a moment, he could only manage a forced smile.
"The Duke of Zhenguo is truly blessed with immense fortune."
Upon seeing Xiao Qing and Zhou Hong, Mu Zi'an felt as if he had met family, and was so moved that he almost cried.
"Ahem! I imagine the Prince of Jin must have important business to discuss with me!"
"I'll discuss this with His Highness Prince Jin first, and then I'll come back later."
Without waiting for the four women to refuse, Mu Zian flashed in front of Xiao Qing and grabbed his arm.
"Oh my! Your Highness Prince Jin, it is truly an honor to have you here! I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"
"Da Hu! Quickly serve tea to Prince Jin! Let's go to the study to talk!"
As he spoke, Mu Zian turned his gaze to Zhou Hongdao, who was standing to the side.
Who is this?
Zhou Hong quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"I am Zhou Hong, a Hanlin scholar, and I was the second-place scholar in the first-class examination last year."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zi'an laughed heartily and patted Zhou Hong on the shoulder.
"Wow, you're so young and promising! Let's go together!"
After saying that, Mu Zian ignored Xiao Qing and Zhou Hong's surprise and quickly pulled them away from the backyard.
Zhou Hong was slightly stunned at this moment. Wasn't everyone saying that the Duke of Zhenguo was arrogant and domineering?
Why are you so enthusiastic today? It seems that rumors really shouldn't be believed too much.
Watching Mu Zian's disappearing figure, the four women under the pavilion had different expressions.
"I have other things to attend to, so I'll leave now..."
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