Mu Xu took a long time to process this, without saying a word.
He really didn't want to believe that what Jiayin said was true.
But one has to admit that, based on all the clues at hand, the one on the dragon throne might actually be thinking this...
Jiayin stroked the little fox's fur and added another sentence.
"I never want to think of people as so bad, but reality often proves me wrong. So, it's best to be prepared for the worst, so that you won't be powerless to fight back when the time comes."
Mu Xu nodded slightly...
The night grew darker and darker, and the light of day was completely hidden below the horizon.
Fortunately, the aroma of food from the front yard would occasionally drift over on the playful evening breeze, adding a touch of the most ordinary yet heartwarming warmth to the quiet and desolate world.
"Princess, Guard Mu, dinner is ready!"
Shui Ling skipped over from the front yard, her eyes sparkling, and exclaimed, "Shui Yun stewed meat, it smells absolutely amazing!"
Jiayin and Muxu both laughed, while the little fox jumped onto the table, chirping incessantly, trying its best to get some benefits for itself.
Jiayin tapped its head and promised, "Don't worry, you won't be left out."
Mu Xu finally couldn't help but ask, "Can this fox understand you?"
Jiayin glanced at him in surprise and laughed, "It's said that a good hunting dog can be as good as a five-year-old child, so it's not surprising that that little fox with three tails can understand a few simple words, right?"
Isn't that surprising?
Even if foxes are very clever, isn't it a bit too much that they can understand human speech and draw with their paws?
Mu Xu blinked twice, ultimately swallowing his doubts.
Well, the girl he likes is just too smart, so it makes sense that he's raising an overly smart fox...
Cat Brother, Zhimin Xiujie, and Guo Wenhao had been running around outside all day, and they were all starving.
At this moment, everyone sat together in a circle, eating and showering each other with flattery.
"Sister-in-law is so kind! How did she know we were starving? She made so much delicious food!"
"That's right, Big Brother is so lucky to have married Sister-in-law. We're all enjoying the good life with him."
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, this sweet and sour pork ribs is delicious. I'll definitely come back for more next time."
Wan'er blushed and laughed at the coaxing, and quickly replied, "The food was all cooked by Shuiyun, and the menu was drawn up by my younger sister. If you want to thank someone, you should thank my younger sister."
Jiayin was peeling shrimp when she casually joked, "Oh well, what can I do? I have no status in my family, and society is cold to me. I'm working myself to the bone, and my brothers don't even care. Next time, I'd better not bother; they won't appreciate it!"
"Who dares to be ungrateful?!" Cat Bro was the first to glare, fawning over his sister and placing a chicken leg on her plate. He bared his teeth and claws, shouting, "Whoever dares to be ungrateful, I'll break their legs!"
"That's right, that's right, Princess's hands are so precious, everyone says they can turn stone into gold. Who would dare not cherish them? Humph, I'll beat them up first." Zhimin quickly chimed in.
Xiu Jie quickly followed up, "You've worked hard, Princess. I have two fine inksticks with carvings. I'll send them to you tomorrow."
Guo Wenhao blushed and wanted to join in, but unfortunately, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
Jiayin, on the other hand, was amused and laughed heartily, serving food to each of her brothers.
"We're all family, just kidding! I'll be free in a few days, so I'll go to Luo'an for a short stay, and I'll cook you all delicious food every day!"
"really?"
"Very good!"
"We'll ask the gentlemen for permission to stay outside the hospital for a few days as well."
The cats were overjoyed and started making plans to find a couple more jars of good wine and take the opportunity to indulge themselves...
The next morning, before dawn, the cats and their friends reluctantly headed back to the academy.
Actually, compared to other students, it's already quite good that they got these two days off to sneak back to Suijintan and relax.
After all, most students in the college study hard year after year, making the most of every minute, hoping to one day stand out and bring glory to their family.
Cat Brother is the youngest grandson of the Li family. He has a father and uncle, six older brothers, and a princess as his only sister.
Even if he lives his whole life relying on the legacy of his family, he will certainly never have to worry about food or clothing.
Zhimin and Xiujie come from prestigious families, and they wish that from the very first day of their education, their families would have arranged a wide and smooth path to success for them.
Although Guo Wenhao was all alone, he had connections left by his deceased grandfather, which far surpassed those of many others.
In modern terms, these people would definitely be considered second-generation rich kids; they won at the starting line and didn't need to work hard...
After Jiayin finally saw her brothers off, Mu Xu went off to work again. With nothing to do, she wandered around the village and its outskirts.
Problems from various places, including the medicinal herb fields, herb processing workshops, workshops in the second village, pigsties, chicken coops, etc., were all resolved during this trip.
As for Lao Hei's convoy, they set off for Qingming County at the fourth watch of the night, and by now they were already seventy or eighty miles away.
I imagine my sixth brother will be very happy to receive the things from home.
Jiayin couldn't help but smile too.
When you're away from home, who doesn't long for warmth and comfort from home?
When we finally got back to the old house, the sun was already high in the sky.
While fanning herself and flipping through the storeroom ledgers, Wan'er saw her sister-in-law come in and said, "Sister, the Gu family has sent things several times. Now that you're home, why don't you invite Miss Gu and the others to get together?"
Jiayin, reminded by her sister-in-law, laughed and said, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have really forgotten."
Just then, a carriage arrived at the gate.
Soon, a young maid led in an old nanny. Wan'er recognized her at a glance as the servant of Madam Jia Er and asked, "Nanny, what brings you here? Does Aunt have something to tell you?"
The old nanny greeted her with a smile and said, "Greetings, Madam Eldest, and Princess. It's not that our Second Madam has something to do, but Miss Baozhu has returned and is clamoring to come and play with the Princess."
"But it's too hot outside, and our Second Madam is keeping her from coming out. So Miss Baozhu is making a fuss and has come to ask this old servant when the Princess will hold a flower viewing party?"
Wan'er couldn't help but laugh as she listened, "Baozhu is really... Anyone who didn't know better would probably think she and the princess were sisters! She just wants to be with her all the time to be happy."
The old nanny chuckled, "That's why I beg the princess to tell me the exact date of the banquet, otherwise I'm afraid Miss Baozhu will nag me until my ears are calloused when I get back."
Jiayin quickly replied, "Don't worry, Granny, I'm discussing it with my sister-in-law. Let's set the flower viewing banquet for tomorrow!"
"When you go back later, bring Baozhu a box of snacks and pastries. That will keep her quiet all day."
The old nanny was overjoyed and got up to bow again.
Wan'er pulled her aside and asked her a few questions, such as how Madam Jia had been eating and sleeping lately.
After finishing their casual conversation and preparing the snack box, the old nanny returned to the Jia family.
Jiayin asked for paper and pen, and after thinking for a moment, she wrote invitations to the ladies she was close to.
I've been extremely upset about some things lately, like knowing a train is heading down a cliff but being powerless to stop it.
Jiayin couldn't eat or sleep well, and her heart was always heavy with worry.
At this time, it's a good thing to get together with your girlfriends to relax.
So, in the afternoon, the girls who had just woken up received invitations from the Princess's residence.
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