Fu Yu was as calm as ever, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
He looked at the hem of the skirt for a few seconds, then turned and left, still heading towards Liuyun Garden.
I didn't meet Chen Zhu along the way. Although I felt a little regretful, I didn't show it on my face and walked into the yard as usual.
Wen Chan came forward with a smile as usual: "My husband came back so early today, didn't your father-in-law ask you to go to the front hall?"
Fu Yu avoided her calmly and said, "Did Madam drop something? I just saw a maid wandering around the second gate. She seemed to be from your courtyard."
Wen Chan's expression suddenly changed.
How could the people she sent not know?
"Yes, yes," Wen Chan said with a forced smile, "Did she cause you any trouble?"
Fu Yu shook his head and said, "No, I thought he was sent to watch over me. It seems I was overthinking it."
The smile on Wen Chan's face froze for a moment, and she carefully observed Fu Yu's expression.
Did he find out?
However, Fu Yu didn't seem to have any special changes, and it didn't look like he had discovered anything, which made Wen Chan a little puzzled.
Early the next morning, before daybreak, Wen Zhu and Hong Yu had already gone out, running towards the street with the shopping list they had prepared in advance.
The two of them just wanted to set off early and shop more, but they didn't expect it was too early. Except for a few small shops selling breakfast, all other shops on the street were closed.
The two looked at each other, not knowing what to do for a moment.
"How about... finding a place to have breakfast first?" Hongyu suggested.
This was the only way now. At this moment, a figure came on horseback and stopped beside Wen Zhu.
The two men unconsciously raised their heads and saw a man in a dark green official uniform, sitting upright on his horse. He looked handsome and stern, like a pine tree standing proudly in the snow.
They recognized the man and quickly bowed their heads to greet him, "Prince."
Fu Yu nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on Wen Zhu.
Today she did not wear her usual maid's clothes, but changed into ordinary people's clothes. She had no makeup on her face, but she looked more lively and lovely.
"Why are you here?"
There was no special emotional change in his tone, just like a master meeting his subordinate and casually greeting him.
Wen Zhu lowered his eyes and looked at his black boots: "The lady allowed me to go out of the house to buy some things today, but I didn't expect to come a little early, and the shops are not open for business yet."
After hearing her words, Fu Yu's expression became a little complicated.
This person has no free space of his own and doesn't even know what time the store opens.
"We have to hurry over, Young Master." Mo Yi reminded from the side.
Fu Yu glanced at Wen Zhu and said, "Go ahead, Mo Yi, take Wen Zhu to the Hu Bing shop in front to eat something. You'll pay for it first."
Although Mo Yi didn't understand why Fu Yu, who usually didn't pay much attention to the servants, suddenly cared so much about this little maid, he didn't dare to say anything more and immediately agreed.
Fu Yu left alone. Mo Yi jumped on his horse and said to Wen Zhu with a smile, "Miss Wen Zhu, let's go."
Wen Zhu nodded and followed.
Hongyu followed half a step behind, her eyes full of confusion.
It seems that Wen Zhu is really not interested in Fu Yu at all.
Although no one knew how they met, she did not reveal her real name to the other party.
Is this too honest?
The wealth and splendor of the Marquis's Mansion was within her reach. Was it really true that she had no temptation at all?
Hongyu's mind was in a mess with all kinds of thoughts, and before she knew it, she had arrived at a small shop selling Hubing.
This shop is very popular. Many people wearing official robes of various colors gathered outside the door, but there are many seats inside, so everyone just found a place to sit down.
"The Hu pancakes made here are especially delicious, and the prince often comes here to enjoy them. Miss Chenzhu, and..."
As he was talking, Mo Yi noticed that Wen Zhu's maid sitting next to him was a little at a loss.
"I'm Ruby."
Mo Yi quickly responded and added: "Of course, this also includes Sister Hongyu. Try it, it's guaranteed to be delicious!"
The baked dough is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The aroma of meat fills the air with a bite, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.
"Oh, if only it were winter. If I could have a bowl of warming mutton soup, the feeling would be indescribable!"
Obviously, this is an old place that Mo Yi often visits.
Wen Zhu said with a smile: "Hearing you say that makes me greedy. It would be great if I could eat it in winter."
Her smile was so sweet and charming that Mo Yi even forgot to eat the food in his hand. He just stared at her in a daze.
But at this moment, Wen Zhu was focused on the food in front of him and didn't notice this at all.
The bigwigs queuing outside were bored, so they started talking about recent events in the court.
Wen Zhu happened to overhear a few words of this.
"An additional imperial examination will be held soon. Once the rankings for each region are released, the powerful families in the capital will undoubtedly be busy recruiting talents."
"Yes, it's not just the noble families who are busy with this matter. The one in the palace and her allies are probably also very busy..."
Wen Zhu listened quietly to the conversation coming from outside, but there were some ripples in his heart.
An additional exam? Is Duan Huaichuan going to take it?
With Duan Huaichuan's ability, there will definitely be no problem. So... is he going to Beijing soon?
Wen Zhu felt mixed emotions, unable to tell whether he was excited or nervous.
After waiting for a long time until dawn, Mo Yi knew that they were out to buy things. After reminding them that the shop was open, he rode away on horseback, leaving only Wen Zhu and Hong Yu strolling on the street.
The Chen family ran a private school. Wen Zhu went to a bookstore and bought a lot of good books that were not available elsewhere. Then he went to several shops and bought a lot of food specialties that could be stored for a long time and sent them back to the escort agency that he had helped before.
Just like that, half a day passed in a flash.
Wen Zhu received the silver and asked for the address of Xiuhua Pavilion along the way.
"Miss, it's not a good idea for us to go there, right?" Hongyu felt very uneasy.
She heard that the place was full of all kinds of people, and if they, two girls from respectable families, went there, they might get into trouble.
Wen Zhu stopped and thought about it. It was indeed her inconsiderateness.
"Then you wait for me here, I'll go in by myself." Wen Zhu said.
No matter what, she must get through this road to Aunt Liu's place.
Hongyu was afraid that Wen Zhu would never come back, and she looked troubled, but Wen Zhu was extremely determined.
Just as the two were at a stalemate, a familiar voice rang out: "Miss Chenzhu, Miss Hongyu!"
The two turned around and saw Mo Yi running towards them.
Mo Yi was out of breath when he ran in front of them, but he quickly adjusted his breathing: "The place ahead is not suitable for you, go home quickly."
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