His loss of composure was seen by everyone present. Everyone had their own thoughts and their eyes changed when they looked at Mu Wanqing.
Mu Wanqing acted as if nothing had happened and said with a smile, "I'll talk to you about something later."
It is better to do it today than to wait for a day. He is elusive and it is not easy to find him.
Du Shaoxuan was dazzled by her brilliant smile. In the past, he just thought her smile was pretty, but today, his heart beat particularly fast.
He couldn't stand it a bit, so he nodded randomly and walked out, his mind in a mess.
As soon as he left, the scene became agitated, and Zhao's mother was the first to step forward and start a fire, "How can you talk to a man directly like this? It's really unruly. If someone didn't know, they would think you were deliberately seducing the young general."
She also wanted to marry her daughter to the young general to strengthen the relationship. At that time, the Zhao family was the second largest family in Xiliang. They could get whatever they wanted, and everyone was polite to her.
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. "Rules are set by people, and people with outstanding talents can make everything in the world give in, including the rules."
The whole audience fell silent, there was nothing wrong with what he said.
Zhao's mother was not a kind person to begin with. She laughed and said, "You are too arrogant. It is unacceptable for you to brag so much."
"Then don't look at it. Who asked you to look at it?" Mu Wanqing casually took out a small bronze mirror and looked at herself, brushing her hair. "Oh my, why am I so beautiful? I am definitely a fairy."
"Pfft." Miss Du couldn't help herself, she's really cute.
"Come on, let's go to the feast, mother, I'll help you."
When the seats were arranged, Mu Wanqing and her daughter sat next to the main table, and the people sitting at the same table were all wives and daughters of officials.
Everyone wanted to know about Mu Wanqing's situation intentionally or unintentionally, but Second Madam Mu just kept smiling and let Mu Wanqing handle the whole process.
She either played dumb, made jokes, or played witty jokes, and easily avoided all the pitfalls.
She is sometimes soft and sometimes strong, depending on the other person's attitude.
If you are strong, I will be stronger. If you are weak, I will speak nicely.
Half of her mind was focused on the food. The food was exquisite, but the seasoning and cooking methods were too simple.
She was eating fish soup, which was a good dish, fresh and tasty, without any bones to pick.
Zhao Yidan, who was sitting opposite her, kept staring at her with unfriendly eyes.
She wanted to find fault, but Mu Wanqing's dining manners were more elegant than anyone else, and every move was pleasing to the eye.
Is this the style of a girl from an aristocratic family who has been strictly trained?
Zhao Yidan became even more jealous. "Miss Mu, I heard that you are a great cook. Why don't you cook for us a few of your specialties now to broaden our horizons."
The bustling scene fell silent.
This is a deliberate humiliation of Mu Wanqing, treating Mu Wanqing as a cook.
Unexpectedly, Mu Wanqing blew a mouthful of soup slowly and said, "I'm tired and don't want to move."
Everyone: ...
Today's young people are more vigorous and aggressive than each other. They are amazing.
Zhao Yidan's old hatreds and new ones surged into his mind, "Are you just going to ignore our face?"
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh, "Who are you? Do I know you well?"
A stranger looked down on her and wanted to eat her cooking? Dream on.
Zhao Yidan's face flushed red, and it was unclear whether he was angry or embarrassed.
Mu Wanqing was really annoyed. Why were this mother and daughter so annoying? They were clearly no match for her, yet they kept biting her.
She was a straightforward person. "Face is not given by others, but earned by yourself. You are not young anymore, how come you don't understand this principle?"
His words are very sharp, but they are all profound truths that cannot be refuted.
Someone laughed secretly, "Puchi."
"Hahaha."
Zhao Yidan immediately restrained himself and became pitiful, "Young General, look at her, she speaks with thorns, as if someone has offended her..."
Du Shaoxuan interrupted impatiently, "Am I familiar with you?"
Zhao Yidan's face turned green.
Du Shaoxuan ignored her and turned around with a gentle tone, "Mu Wanqing, have you finished eating? Let's talk in the study."
"Okay." Mu Wanqing stood up and bowed slightly, "Mrs. Du, please enjoy your meal. I will take my leave first."
"Miss Du, please help me take care of my mother. Don't let those ignorant people bully her. I'm very fierce."
She made a fierce expression, and the smile in Du Shaoxuan's eyes was about to overflow, so cute!
He even added in a serious tone, "Well, if she gets angry, the consequences will be serious."
"Pfft." Mu Wanqing was amused and walked to Du Shaoxuan's side naturally, "Let's go, business is more important."
Watching the two people leave side by side, everyone had complicated expressions. They wanted to say something but couldn't, and felt uncomfortable.
Zhao Yidan lost his temper. "She just left like that? Did she forget who she is? She is not only a woman, but also a commoner, a lowly merchant."
"She is not lowly, she is the daughter of the Mu family who is grateful to the people of Xiliang." Miss Du thought her words were too harsh, "She is different from you. One day you will also be able to make cement and water trucks, and you will also be able to ignore the rules and do whatever you want. Jealousy will not make you better."
What she said was very impolite, but so what? She was the eldest daughter of the Du family and had a noble status. Except for Mrs. Du, no one present was more noble than her.
Zhao Yidan did not dare to feel resentful, and muttered, "Isn't it just a broken waterwheel? Any servant in my house can do it."
Miss Du felt that she was being a little foolish. How could she argue with such a confused person? No one in the Zhao family was capable.
"Mom, do you want to prepare the pleasure boat?"
Admiring the lotus flowers from a pleasure boat on the flowing water is so picturesque.
Mrs. Du's mind was entirely focused on her son's behavior. She repeatedly pondered over and over again, and she felt that he indeed treated Mu Wanqing differently.
She said absentmindedly, "Get ready."
Miss Du gave orders and specifically requested the most beautiful pleasure boat in the house. After a while, the servant came over and reported, "The young master has taken the pleasure boat away."
Everyone was stunned. Miss Du laughed helplessly and scolded, "This stinky boy, let's change to something else."
The exquisite pleasure boats float slowly in the river, with carved beams and painted phoenixes, thin gauze and vines, and colorful lights hanging high, blending perfectly with the artistic conception of rippling water.
A river breeze blew, bringing a hint of comfort.
Mu Wanqing sat by the window, drinking tea and looking outside. The graceful lotus flowers were close at hand, and the fragrance was in the air.
"This is a nice painted boat."
Her tone was as natural as ever, and Du Shaoxuan finally found the familiar feeling again, "You like it? Then I'll give it to you."
Mu Wanqing pursed her lips. It was useless to have a pleasure boat. She had no place to put it. "I don't want this. I want the kapok trees in your house. I want all of them."
Du Shaoxuan nodded without hesitation, "Okay."
He was so straightforward that Mu Wanqing couldn't believe it. "Don't you want to ask why?"
"If you like it, take it." Du Shaoxuan's idea was so simple, "As long as I have it, I will give it to you."
However, the simple words made Mu Wanqing feel warm inside. Not asking for anything in return and not asking for reasons are what can move people the most.
"Kapok...is extremely valuable, and has incomparable value to the country and the people."
She let out some information and needed his help with the following matters.
If she wants to make a name for herself in Xiliang, she naturally needs a backer. Otherwise, anyone who blocks her will be able to get her nowhere.
Du Shaoxuan is the future commander of the Du family army and the lord of Xiliang, so why shouldn't she look for him?
This is a mutually beneficial thing.
Du Shaoxuan's eyes lit up, "More valuable than cement?"
He turned all the dirt roads in and outside the city into flat cement roads, and also built cement roads in some fortress areas, making life much more convenient.
It won't get muddy even on rainy days.
Mu Wanqing was silent. How could she explain this? "It's different, but from the perspective of people's livelihood, kapok has more practical value. At the very least, the textile industry will usher in a revolutionary reform."
Textile industry? Du Shaoxuan just wanted to know one thing, "Is it beneficial to the people?"
Mu Wanqing smiled. He had a pure heart, which was precious. "Of course, the people can wear warm clothes in winter and don't have to worry about freezing to death."
She said it easily, but this is already a great merit.
Du Shaoxuan looked at her deeply. She was smarter and more capable than he thought. "I'll have someone move all the kapok trees to your farm. Do you want to send another army to garrison there?"
Mu Wanqing took a sip of lotus seed tea and said, "It's too early. It's not good to be too eye-catching. Next year's planting is the most critical year. We can talk about it after it succeeds."
Du Shaoxuan nodded without hesitation, "Okay, if you need anything, just come to me directly."
"good."
The two discussed and made simple plans for the coming year.
Du Shaoxuan suddenly remembered something, "The emperor is really mean. He didn't even reward you with the waterwheel you made last time. He is so stingy."
It's been so long, won't it fail? If I had known earlier, I shouldn't have rushed to ask for the title of female official, but should have taken it step by step.
"How about this, when you come up with something new, take it to the emperor as a birthday gift. He will definitely give you something by then."
Mu Wanqing knew nothing about this, "I don't want money."
According to royal custom, she would probably be given a title of county lady or something like that.
The county lord is noble, but she is just a decoration. Mu Wanqing is not very interested in her, but she will just accept it if she is given to her.
"Well, we are not short of money, let's try to get something more practical." Du Shaoxuan stretched out his hand, picked a lotus bud that was about to bloom, and placed it in front of Mu Wanqing, "For you."
Mu Wanqing didn't think much about it. She took it and sniffed it. It smelled really good.
"I'll make you a beggar's □□ someday. Wrap it in lotus leaves, cover it with mud and bake it. It smells so good that even gods would want to eat it."
Du Shaoxuan couldn't tell what he felt in his heart, "When?"
"Well?"
Du Shaoxuan couldn't wait any longer. "Let's go to your farm today."
Why did Mu Wanqing feel that he was acting recklessly? "Now? Are you having a party?"
Du Shaoxuan complained bluntly, "There's no good banquet, it's boring. It's more interesting to go to your farm and watch people working."
Mu Wanqing's mouth twitched. Is it really okay to say this about your own party?
Several small boats came over, "Major General, Major General."
Du Shaoxuan looked back and was particularly disgusted because they were all women.
Zhao Yidan looked at the two people sitting face to face, the atmosphere was so good that he was jealous. "Your pleasure boat is so beautiful and big, can we come up and sit on it?"
A small boat cannot be compared with a pleasure boat, and the comfort level is not comparable.
"No." Du Shaoxuan refused directly.
Zhao Yidan was annoyed and pointed at Mu Wanqing, "If she can do it, why can't we?"
Du Shaoxuan said confidently, "She is a fairy, are you?"
Girls: ...This man is a bit of a dog!
Zhao Yidan was jealous, "I think I'm much prettier than her."
She knew her family's plan and actively cooperated. After all, who could refuse such a good thing as marrying the future Lord of Xiliang?
She fantasized a lot, even imagined the scenes after marriage, and secretly regarded herself as the future mistress of the Du family.
Du Shaoxuan was puzzled. How could this woman be so ignorant of herself? "Who gave you such a ridiculous illusion? Look in the mirror more often."
Zhao Yidan was so angry that his mouth twisted. "My sister-in-law praised me for my good looks and said I was the most beautiful woman in Xiliang."
Du Shaoxuan laughed, "Who are you? Who is your sister-in-law? Her eyesight is not very good."
"You..." Zhao Yidan couldn't believe it. He didn't know her? How was it possible? She just spoke, "My sister-in-law is your second sister."
Du Shaoxuan really couldn't remember those women. Just changing their clothes and makeup, they were like a different person.
It is impossible for him to stare at a woman's face. He rarely comes into contact with her and doesn't even look her in the eye. It would be strange if he could remember her.
Besides, why would he remember the women for no reason?
"Oh, that's no wonder. She has always had a bad eye and is not good at judging people."
Even my own sister complained about it rudely, so what does this of yours count for?
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hahaha."
Zhao Yidan was furious, but he didn't dare to get angry at Du Shaoxuan. He only dared to pick on the weak, "Mu Wanqing, what are you laughing at?"
Mu Wanqing is no pushover, "The little general is so cute."
The man who just had a straight face turned red. Was she teasing him? Why did he feel a little sweet inside? "Men can't use cuteness, they need to be powerful."
Mu Wanqing immediately changed her words, "Well, the young general is mighty."
"Remove the small word, I'm not small anymore." Du Shaoxuan was still not satisfied, thinking it was not grand enough.
"Okay, General, you are great." Mu Wanqing was very easy to talk to. She went along with his wishes with a smile. It was enough to be happy about such little things.
Their interaction was very natural, but when everyone saw it, they were all stunned.
Are they playing tricks?! This is a serious young master! But there is no evidence!
Zhao Yidan was completely furious, feeling as if his property had been robbed. "How can you flirt with each other in broad daylight? Mu Wanqing, you are a woman with no sense of propriety. You are bringing shame to all women in the world. I...I am going to sue you for violating moral standards."
Mu Wanqing:……? ? ?
"Who are you suing me for? Where are you suing me?"
"I..." Zhao Yidan was stuck.
At this moment, a servant came running over, "Madam, Young Master, the Emperor's decree has arrived."
"Imperial edict? Go and prepare quickly." Mrs. Du couldn't help but get anxious. Everyone hurried back to the shore, ready to go together to receive the edict.
Mu Wanqing sat still, and the servant shouted urgently, "Miss Mu Wanqing, please go over and receive the decree. Your name is on the list."
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Are the love scenes awkward? Hahaha, I think they’re okay.
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