After the Autumn Festival.
The temperature has started to drop.
But the future Starry Sky Orchard is still bustling with activity, especially the 800-acre terraced slope across the canyon, which is already taking shape.
As for the territory of the long-skirted and short-skirted Miao branches in the canyon, thousands of Miao people are working overtime to carry out Mu Achen's instructions.
The chief of Ji Niao Ancient Village, who is also Mu Achen's maternal uncle, personally led several elders of the Short Skirt Miao branch to live on the mountaintop.
In response, Miao in a long skirt was not to be outdone.
Everyone knows that only by completing the tasks assigned by Ah Chen as soon as possible can the planting be started ahead of schedule.
For planting to take place, roads need to be built so that the materials can be transported in.
So during the days that Achen was away in Yanjing, the Miao people hoped that when Achen returned and saw the progress, they wouldn't feel that the construction schedule would be delayed.
Three days later, on this day.
Ah Chen had just finished directing the digging of the waterway from the waterfall and was sitting by the natural lake, eating and looking at the various documents in his hand, when Ah Kang arrived with a girl dressed in the casual clothes of the Silver Horn Miao people.
But before they could get close, Ah Yin stopped them.
“A-Yin, I’ve brought A-Xun to see A-Chen.”
"Wait a moment, Brother Achen and the Seventh Elder are discussing matters with the chief and elders of the Long Skirt Miao and Short Skirt Miao villages!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ah Yin walked away.
Ah Xun, also known as Shen Weixun.
She was very uncomfortable.
This unease wasn't just because she had come with Akang to the Miao family's future starry orchard.
It wasn't just about seeing the spectacular scenery and all the beautiful views.
The important thing is that she is here today to meet the future Miao King.
But--
That night, all she could remember was hearing the name Mu Achen in the director's office.
Even now, despite having met her mother and grandmother, Akang still doesn't know that Mu Achen is the future Miao King.
At this moment, from a distance of several dozen meters, Shen Weixun could see Achen's figure by the natural lake, but those around Achen seemed to be the core members of the older generation of Miao people.
“Ah Kang, Ah Chen, he---”
"You'll find out soon enough. The man next to him is one of the seven elders of our Miao clan, and the one opposite him is the treasurer of Future Starry Sky Orchard."
A-Kang whispered to Shen Weixun, "The two young Miao people, the one with the burly build, is A-Shi, one of the Eight Great Jackals. The one next to A-Shi is Mu A-Zhuang from the Black Crow Village, a branch of the Black Miao."
"And what about Achen? Look at how respectful all the Miao people in front of him are when he speaks."
Ah Kang shook his head.
Half an hour later, the seven clan elders and two village elders who had been supporting them got up and went to get busy.
At that moment, A-Zhuang waved to A-Kang and the others.
"Let's go, we can go now."
Lakeside.
Mu Achen was having lunch when he was clearly surprised to see that the Silver Horn Miao girl next to Akang was actually Shen Weixun.
The casual wear of the Silver Horn Miao girls is suitable for daily work and travel, and usually consists of a top, a pleated skirt and an apron.
And Shen Weixun's hairstyle is not the same as the Han girl Mu Achen saw that day.
At this moment, Shen Weixun is also wearing the hairstyle of a Silver Horn Miao girl.
That unique Miao hairstyle, combined with the girl's face shape, added a touch of charm.
While Mu Achen was sizing up Shen Weixun, Azhuang was the first to stand up.
"Zhao Akang, you're going against me, aren't you!"
"Mu Azhuang, what are you saying that doesn't make sense? I don't understand."
"Don't you understand? Didn't you say you weren't in a hurry? How come you can't wait to meet your daughter's parents now that I've just married her and brought her home for the wedding?"
A-Zhuang stared at A-Kang, who had already come up in front of him, and said indignantly, "The key point is that A-Chen helped you get this wife."
Ah Zhuang wasn't jealous, he was just very unhappy.
When he got married, Ah Chen was away and couldn't make it in time. He's still upset about it to this day.
But now things have turned out differently. Ah Xiong, the girl in the long skirt, is getting married tomorrow. We've been waiting for this moment.
Whether Achen was present or not when Akang got married, at least Achen helped Zhao Akang find his future wife.
"Get out of the way, don't you find your sour words hurting your teeth? You're married and still so petty."
"Besides, it's your own business if you're anxious, what does it have to do with me?"
A-Kang pushed A-Zhuang, making A-Zhuang even more depressed.
"Zhao Akang, don't be so smug!" Azhuang gritted his teeth.
A-Kang ignored A-Zhuang completely, and brought Shen Wei-Xun to A-Chen's side, bowing slightly to offer a greeting.
"Have you eaten? If not, the food is over there, help yourself!"
"I've already eaten," A-Kang replied.
Shen Weixun was stunned.
Because she saw A-Kang bowing to Mu A-Chen.
You should know that Akang is one of the eight great wolves. Shen Weixun had heard her grandmother and mother talk about some of the Miao people's customs and etiquette.
Given A-Kang's status, he wouldn't need to offer gifts even when meeting the chief chief and the elders of the village.
Gifts are only required when meeting the future Miao King, the Holy Maiden, the nine clan elders, and some Miao people of extremely high status.
Could it be that Mu Achen's status in the Miao family is even higher than I imagined?
"Ah Xun, quickly give the gift."
A-Kang reminded the slightly stunned Chen Weixun.
Even though Shen Weixun didn't understand why, he imitated the actions that A Kang had just made.
"Please sit down."
The two sat down cross-legged.
Ah Chen chuckled as he looked at the flustered Shen Weixun. "Miss Shen, you didn't think that I tricked you into coming to Phoenix Mountain that day so that I would try to take you away, did you?"
"ah?"
Shen Weixun clearly hadn't expected Achen to bring this up so quickly, and she hurriedly waved her hands, "No, no, I just thought—"
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