"Why are you staying at an inn? We run a security escort agency, why don't we invite some people to stay? If there aren't enough rooms, the two of you can squeeze in. Two good friends can chat about life."
"Ahem... Karen brought a lot of people this time, so it's inconvenient."
Hearing his sister's suggestion, Hua Fengyu choked without paying attention and coughed for a while before stopping. His face was flushed red from the blood rushing to his chest.
Mo Lan: "..."
Such a strong reaction means there was definitely something fishy going on all along.
Even Han Shuang, who was standing to the side, looked at Hua Fengyu with sympathy. The boss was too bad.
Seeing her elder brother's shame and indignation, Mo Lan stopped there and changed the subject.
"Brother, I'm going to Guan County with the caravan this afternoon. If all goes well, we'll go to Jiang County and then come back by water. It's a long trip, so I'll take this opportunity to inquire if there are any particularly famous doctors there. If possible, I'll invite one back for you to take a look."
"Okay, but there's no need to force it. My brother's health isn't that bad."
Hua Fengyu paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought, his face still flushed. Mo Lan shook her head, thinking, "They say daughters are gone once they grow up, but the same goes for boys."
After breakfast, Mo Lan and Han Shuang, carrying gifts, headed straight for the Jiang residence. This was, in fact, the first time she had ever formally entered through the main gate to pay a visit.
They had only walked halfway with the butler when they saw Jiang Mian already smiling and coming to greet them.
"Mo Lan's visit to my home brings great honor to the Jiang family."
"Go ahead and tease me. It's not like this is my first time here. I know this place like the back of my hand." Mo Lan didn't shy away from the truth. Anyway, she had run into Jiang Mian several times when she sneaked into the Jiang residence at night. From initial hostility to later teasing, the two of them were eventually able to sit on the roof and chat together.
"Haha... I admire Mo Lan's cheerful personality. It's a pity that I, Jiang, am not free to do as I please. Even if I'm pretending, I have to put on airs. Over time, I've forgotten my original nature." Jiang Mian laughed self-deprecatingly, not feeling at all that there was anything wrong with revealing his shortcomings in front of Mo Lan.
"Your Highness is so eloquent. I am the one with a rough and uncouth nature, but when you say it, it sounds more refined. That's why I say you are good at conversation."
As for Jiang Mian, Mo Lan immediately categorized him as a friend. After all, they were in the same area and would run into each other all the time, so it would be too awkward.
Another point is that since she brought together the villages around the mountain range, there have been far fewer bandits running rampant. Indirectly, she has also solved a lot of trouble for Jiang Mian.
The two of them tacitly understood each other's importance.
Upon entering the living room, Jiang Mian ordered tea to be served. "I am two years older than Mo Lan. If you don't mind, you can call me Brother Jiang. It's a rare opportunity for you to come here. Will you be staying for a few days this time?"
"This time won't work. I came here today specifically to say goodbye. I'm going on a delivery mission this afternoon and may not be back for a while. I'll have to leave Tianjiao Peak in your care. If there's anything urgent, you can send a message to the escort agency."
Mo Lan didn't hide her whereabouts and directly stated her purpose.
Hearing Mo Lan's arrangements, Jiang Mian picked up his tea and took a sip, unable to suppress his regret, "I was originally thinking that after the trade fair, I would find some time to play a few games of chess with you, but now that's just wishful thinking."
"I'm not good at such an elegant thing as playing chess. If Brother Jiang doesn't mind, we can have a few rounds when I get back."
Instead of making her sit down and play chess, it would be better to have a contest of strength, a friendly exchange of skills.
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