Chapter 96 The Cold Fiancé
Seeing his friendly smile, Yun Wansheng muttered to herself, there were so many handsome men in ancient times!
She stood up and said goodbye to him, then returned home in a happy mood. From now on, with the Lu family as her backing, she no longer had to worry about anyone trying to bully her.
Her decision to collaborate with Lu Ke was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. Since they started working together, they have basically not met again.
Every time she went to deliver a picture, she would give it directly to Shopkeeper Zhang. Once she met him by chance, he was also bringing customers to sell products in his shop.
When I saw her that day, she just nodded at me politely and then went back to accompany her customers.
In order to learn more about the Lu family, she secretly inquired about the people and things in his family.
After asking around, she found out that the Lu family was the richest family in Qizhou City. The family not only had a lantern business, but also a silk and tea business, with shops all over the north and east.
Because the Lu family was often kind and generous, they donated money to build roads and schools, and if there was a famine, they would also distribute relief food.
Because of this, their good deeds made the local people respect them, and it was also the reason why the Lu family's business was booming.
Knowing the Lu family's way of doing things, Yun Wansheng felt relieved and started cooperating with the eldest son of the Lu family.
Now, in order to prevent any evil people from causing trouble in the future, she had to find local merchants to partner with her to open a workshop, and the first choice was naturally the Lu family.
New Year, new atmosphere. Every household is bustling with firecrackers. However, there is one person in the general's mansion in Lizhou City who is not as happy as in previous years. At this time, Mu Xingci is sitting on the armchair in the study, seeking peace and quiet.
The pair of eyes filled with longing looked at the portrait of the beauty in his hand: "Yun Wansheng, are you really going to just leave like this?" The man's tone was resentful and full of unwillingness.
At this time, there was a knock on the door: "Brother Xingci, it's time to eat the New Year's Eve dinner."
Upon hearing the voice, Mu Xingci frowned, with impatience in his eyes: "I know." He responded indifferently, carefully rolled up the portrait, put it in the drawer on the bottom floor, and then locked it.
Lin Yao outside the door wanted to push it open, but found that it was locked upside down, which made her look unhappy.
She has been here for five days, and whenever Mu Xingci comes back, he goes to the study and uses official business as an excuse to not come out. She wants to go in and talk to him but is not allowed to do so, saying that the study is a restricted area and no outsiders are allowed to enter. Is she an outsider?
Just as she was waiting outside the door feeling depressed and aggrieved, Mu Xingci opened the door and walked out, which immediately put a sweet smile on her unhappy face.
"Brother Xingci, are you done?"
"Not yet, let's go eat the New Year's Eve dinner first."
No matter what, this woman is his fiancée. Now that she has come here to wait for the wedding after the New Year, he still has to consider her face as the young lady of the Imperial Tutor.
"Brother Xingci, today is New Year's Day, can't you take a break? I've been here for several days, and you haven't spent enough time with me." Lin Yao said coquettishly as she took the man's arm.
Mu Xingci listened to the words that gave him goose bumps and pulled his arm out: "Lin Yao, we are not married yet. You should pay attention to your status and don't let the servants laugh at you."
"Brother Xingci, the sixteenth day of the first lunar month is our wedding day. We will soon be husband and wife. Who dares to laugh at us?"
Mu Xingci was too lazy to talk nonsense with her: "It's time for us to have dinner." After saying that, he walked forward on his own.
Lin Yao watched her fiancé leave coldly, her face full of anger, but she couldn't get angry.
The two of them entered the dining room one after another and saw a noble lady sitting at the table. Her plump, round face now had a hint of blame: "Xingci, what's wrong with you? You're staying in the study even during New Year's Day."
"Mother, military affairs are not as stressful as ordinary official duties, especially at the border between two countries. We cannot be careless. Only when we soldiers guard against foreign invasions from enemy countries can the people of the country have a peaceful and good new year." Mu Xingci said with a smile, and sat down next to her.
"Aunt, Brother Xingci is right. The fact that we ordinary people can hang up lights and decorate the house to have a happy New Year with our families is all thanks to the soldiers at the border. As a general, Brother Xingci has an obligation to do his part." Lin Yao smiled gracefully.
"Lin Yao, you are sensible. I'm glad you can understand my son's difficulties. It takes him several lifetimes to marry a wife like you who cares so much about him." Mrs. Wu kindly asked her future daughter-in-law to sit next to her.
"Aunt, ever since I knew that the person I was going to marry was Brother Xingci, I have been prepared to fulfill my duties as a wife. After marriage, I will put him first in everything, manage the General's Mansion in order, and never let Brother Xingci have any worries." Lin Yao said gently and considerately.
"You're such a good kid. Don't worry, if Xing Ci gets angry with you someday, just tell your aunt and I'll help you vent your anger."
"Thank you, auntie. I don't think Brother Xingci will bully me." Lin Yao shyly glanced at the man who was eating slowly.
Mrs. Wu also noticed her son's rudeness at this time, which made her kick him unceremoniously: "Stinky boy, you only know how to eat. Didn't you hear us talking?"
Mu Xingci had just picked up a piece of food with chopsticks when he was kicked and dropped it on the table: "Mom, you guys just talk about your own things. Why should I, a grown man, butt in? I can't even eat in peace."
"You won't starve even if you skip a bite. Lin Yao has been here for several days. You usually don't have time to accompany her. Today is New Year's Day, so you have to take extra care of her."
As Wu spoke, she picked up the serving chopsticks and put them in his hand, signaling him with her eyes to pick up some food for the girl.
Mu Xingci looked at his mother's stern eyes and reluctantly put a piece of food into the bowl of the woman opposite him: "Lin Yao, this dish is well cooked, try it."
"Thank you, Brother Xingci." Lin Yao called out happily, completely forgetting the unpleasantness that had just occurred at the study door.
"Lin Yao, I've been busy with military duties lately and can't accompany you. If you need anything, just tell my mother and she will prepare it for you." Mu Xingci said with concern.
Although he didn't like it, they were getting married soon after all, and she would be his wife in the future, so he still had to treat her with respect.
As he was thinking about it, he suddenly thought of that stubborn woman, which made his eyes dim and he took a sip of wine.
Just as he was feeling sad, he suddenly saw Zhang Yu walk in in a panic: "My Lord, this is bad. The army of the Eastern Qiang Kingdom is approaching the city."
When the people in the room heard this, their expressions changed. Mu Xingci suddenly stood up and said, "Let's go!" It was just a simple word, but it implied a certain determination.
"Why...are we suddenly going to war?" Mrs. Wu was full of worry.
"Aunt, don't worry. I believe Brother Xingci will handle it." There was annoyance in Lin Yao's eyes as she advised her future mother-in-law.
If a war really breaks out, won’t my marriage have to be postponed?
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