Yu Qizhe's hands hanging at his sides tightened slightly. He looked up at the smile on Yu Jiao's face and felt that the words he had just blurted out and had not yet finished were a great irony.
The narrow peach blossom eyes gradually dimmed, with a hint of coldness that was almost invisible. The words she asked Yu Zhizhou to marry her that night echoed in Yu Qizhe's ears. He stared at Yu Jiao and asked slowly, "Is it funny?"
Yu Jiao was confused, not knowing why he suddenly became cold. The smile on her face froze and she said softly, "It's not funny. Can't I just stop laughing? Don't be upset."
The soft voice made Yu Qizhe hide in his sleeves, and his clenched fists slowly loosened. His expression eased a little, but the charming atmosphere between the two of them just now had long disappeared.
Yu Jiao felt a little guilty, secretly annoyed that she shouldn't have been so complacent and forgotten what her original self had done. She was so bold as to tease Yu Qizhe, an ancient man who grew up in a feudal dynasty and was very strict. The two of them walked towards the main room in silence without any further communication.
There was a breeze blowing through the yard. Although it was summer, Yu Jiao felt a little cold for no reason.
After entering the main hall, Yu Ruhai walked forward with a smile, took Yu Qizhe's hand, and said lovingly, "This is my fifth brother." He then said to Yu Qizhe, "Come and meet Master Mu."
Yu Qizhe slightly turned sideways, calmly pulled his hand out of Yu Ruhai's palm, bowed slightly to Mu Yan, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Greetings, Master Mu."
Mu Yan stood up with a smile. He saw that this scholar, who had won the top three honors in the imperial examination and was famous in Changkui County, was thin but had handsome features. If it weren't for his sickly face, he would have been a spirited, elegant and handsome young man.
“You’re welcome. Three years ago, the name of Yu Jia Wulang was well-known in Changkui. It was a pity that I was still in Qingzhou at that time and had no chance to meet him. Now that I see him today, I find he is indeed amazing.” Some of the Mu family members have entered officialdom and attach great importance to studying. Mu Yan is the same. Therefore, he admires Yu Qizhe, who won the top three honors with his own strength.
Yu Qizhe was different from the other Yu family members who were shy in trying to please Mu Yan. Facing Mu Yan's appreciation, he was also very calm and indifferent. "It's hard to live up to the reputation. Master Mu, thank you for the compliment."
Mu Yan liked him more and more as he looked at his calm and reserved appearance. He smiled and said, "Wu Lang, there is no need to be modest. Have you fallen behind in your studies during these years of recuperation?"
Yu Qizhe lowered his eyes and said slowly, "I am weak due to illness, so I only read it occasionally."
Mu Yan had heard from Mu Nianjiu that Yu Qizhe was in poor health, otherwise he would not have won the third place and never taken the exam again. He said in a gentle voice, "Studying is important, but recuperation is the most important. With your talent back then, you can still win a place after you recover. When you are well again, if you want to go to Qingzhou to take the exam, let me know and my Mu family will take care of you."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room had different expressions on their faces. Zhao gritted her teeth in jealousy. According to Yu Jinshu, the Mu family had a good relationship with the Qingzhou prefect. If she could get the care of the Qingzhou Mu family, she might even be able to show her face in front of the invigilator. This was a good thing that she could never ask for.
Yu Jinshu took great pains to make friends with Mu Nianjiu, just to be looked after by the Mu family in Qingzhou. But who knew that this sickly kid from the second house would be so lucky as to get such a promise from the second master of the Mu family so easily.
Yu Ruhai was delighted, "Mr. Mu is so kind. I would like to thank Mr. Mu for his kindness on behalf of my fifth brother."
Seeing that Yu Qizhe did not look happy and his expression was calm, Mu Yan could not help but admire him more. Although the other two brothers of the Yu family were from the same family, they were not as calm and reserved as the sickly fifth brother. He smiled and said, "You are weak, go and rest quickly."
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