After walking a dozen steps, Lu Yao glanced sideways at Meng Zihe. Just as she expected, his cheeks were slightly red, especially his ears. They had never been normally red since the few times she had seen him.
I thought he was a little strange when I saw him like this before, but now when I see him again, I have different thoughts. After all, when choosing a husband for myself, I have to take a closer look and not be careless.
Meng Zihe noticed Lu Yao's gaze and his heart started beating fast. She was secretly looking at him.
He didn't expose her!
The two of them were silent, which made Nuanyu very anxious. What a good opportunity! How could they understand each other without talking? Just chatting about random things would be fine!
This couldn't go on. She had to think of a way to break the silence. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Miss, time flies. Last year when we came to the Meng Mansion, we didn't know how to ride horses, but now we all know how to ride horses."
"Second Miss." Meng Zihe instantly had the opportunity to speak, "Can you ride a horse?"
Lu Yao nodded. "Yes, ever since the pony farm was built, I've been going there to practice horseback riding for half an hour every day after finishing my lessons with the female teacher."
"So how's your riding now? Are you afraid of galloping?"
"The horse 'Shengxue' that my eldest brother-in-law chose for me is very obedient and humane. I like it very much. When I ride it, I am not afraid anymore and my riding skills are getting more and more stable."
Meng Zihe pursed his lips. Sister Yaoer really liked the jade snow he gave her. "Second Miss, it's rare for you to come to the Meng Mansion. After Wen'er's birthday banquet at noon, Wen'er and Jie'er are going to the horse farm to ride horses. Would you like to come with them?"
"My brother Jie is here too?" Lu Yao was a little surprised. He should be in Xirong.
"Brother Jie came here with the prince and princess early in the morning, and is now in the back garden with Brother Wen."
Brother Jie didn't even go to the Lu Mansion to communicate after he came back. This is unlike him. He takes care of both families!
Lu Yao turned around and was about to go to the back garden to look for him. Seeing that the guest house was in front of her, she asked, "Second Young Master, did my brother Jie come to the mansion to say anything?"
"He didn't say anything, but he brought back the birthday gift that An Ge'er gave to Wen Ge'er. He has lost a lot of weight."
"You've lost weight?"
"Thinner than the last time I saw him!"
Lu Yao's heart sank and his face showed worry. Could it be that his body, which had been well-repaired by the princess, had become weak again after the trip to Xirong?
"Second Miss, don't worry." Meng Zihe saw the worry on her face and quickly said to comfort her, "Brother Jie has lost weight, but his face is rosy and he is full of energy. With the princess here, Brother Jie will gain weight in no time. If you are worried about him, I can take you to the back garden to see him now."
Lu Yao breathed a sigh of relief. With the princess here, she didn't have to worry. "The guest house is just ahead. I'll meet the princess first, and then you can accompany me to the back garden, right?"
Is Sister Yaoer talking about asking him to compensate her?
He was very happy to do so. "Okay, then we'll go to the horse farm. Do you want to come with us?"
Lu Yao smiled slightly and said, "Yes, I have to go. I haven't seen Yuxue for a long time. I want to go see it."
Fortunately, Meng Zihe had made preparations in advance. After sending Yuxue away, he arranged for someone to find another white horse.
When Nan Xiang saw Meng Zihe and Lu Yao coming to the guest house together, she couldn't help but curl her lips. The top scholar and her second daughter were really a perfect match.
He quickly turned and entered the room, "Madam, Mr. Meng has brought the second young lady over."
Everyone in the room looked towards the door.
The talented man and beautiful woman walked in, and everyone's brows unconsciously showed a smile.
The two men came forward and were about to salute, but Xiao Lingyu raised his hand to avoid it.
Lu Yuan then turned his gaze from Meng Zihe's face to Lu Yao, "Where are your third uncle and third aunt?"
"Uncle and Auntie will go to pay their respects to the old man first and will come over later. I'll come to see the princess first."
"Princess, is Xiaowu well behaved? Is he bothering you?" Lu Yao gently touched Xiao Lingyu's belly.
Seeing that they were about to talk about women's things, Meng Zihe left the room and waited in the yard.
Xiao Lingyu smiled and said, "Xiaowu is well behaved in my belly right now. If he wants to make trouble for me, it's too early for him to sleep well. But your two little nephews are in their naughty prime right now."
"Yeah, they're taking pictures of me right now." Lu Yuan took Lu Yao's hand and placed it on her belly, "Feel it."
"Is this their little hand?"
"No! Those are their little feet."
Lu Yao was surprised, "Are you sure it's not Xiao Shoushou?"
"They are in my stomach, I can naturally tell them apart."
At this time, Simeng said: "Yao'er, after you get married and have a child in your belly, you will naturally be able to distinguish the baby's head and hands..."
Lu Yao blushed, "Aunt, I... am not married yet."
Seeing Lu Yao blushing, Simeng pursed her lips, a smile playing in her eyes, "Your grandfather will be able to see the two little ones in three months. They are his great-grandchildren. If you get married and give him a few great-grandchildren, your grandfather will be so happy that he can't stop smiling."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingyu quickly glanced at Lu Yao's expression, and indeed saw a hint of worry flash in Lu Yao's eyes.
Since Simeng mentioned Lu Shiyuan, Lu Yao would definitely not let her marriage be delayed for too long.
"A Yuan, it's been a long time. I wonder how Mr. Lu is doing now after using my longevity prescription?"
"Very good, full of energy, practicing the Five Animal Exercises in the yard every day."
"After Wen'er's birthday banquet, the prince and I sent Jie'er back to the Lu Mansion. It was a good opportunity to check on Mr. Lu."
"Brother Jie is back?"
Xiao Lingyu said, "I came back three days ago. Brother Jie lost weight after the long journey. I didn't want to worry you, so I didn't send you a message."
"Is he seriously thin?"
Lu Yuan knew that sitting in a carriage for a long time without getting enough rest would make people lose weight. If Brother Jie hadn't sent them a message, they must have lost a lot of weight.
"Don't worry, you've been recuperating for three days. You'll be fat in half a month."
"Sister, Brother Jie is in the back garden. I'll bring him to see you."
"Go ahead."
When Meng Zihe saw Lu Yao coming out, he hurried to greet her and took her towards the back garden.
Lu Yao thought of her grandfather, who was old and had suffered at the hands of those two men before. Although he was taking care of himself with the princess's prescription, she didn't know how long her grandfather could stay with the three sisters?
She is sixteen years old this year, and no later than eighteen. If she is not married by then, her grandfather will be anxious.
She wanted to settle her marriage as soon as possible so that her grandfather could see her live a happy life during his lifetime.
Thinking of this, Lu Yao slowed down her pace. She wanted to get to know Meng Zihe better. "Second Young Master, I heard from Brother Wen that you have beautiful handwriting. Can you also paint?"
Meng Zihe hadn't expected Lu Yao to take the initiative to talk to him, and her voice was so pleasant. He was very excited, but said modestly, "No, there are many people who are better at calligraphy and painting than me. An Ge'er's painting skills are far superior to mine."
The man before him was the top scholar, yet he was so modest. His calligraphy couldn't be that bad. "Oh? Really? Words alone aren't enough. You have to see it to know!"
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