In the following days, Murong Shu really stayed in the mansion peacefully. He went to his grandmother's courtyard to pay his respects every day. Sometimes he and Liu Ruyan went to have dinner with Song Wei, and he also went to his second aunt Rong Qing's courtyard to chat. His life was extremely comfortable and happy.
Because it was the end of the year and the emperor wanted to evaluate officials, all officials were busy. Even the newly married Mu Sishu went to the western suburbs camp. Murong Shu was afraid that Liu Ruyan would not be used to the Mu family, so he dragged her along in everything.
The dividends from Rong's Restaurant and Beauty Cream are calculated by people arranged by Master Rong at the end of the year. The dessert shop has just been opened, the accounts are relatively clear, and the two pillars are calculated every month, so Murong Shu really has no worries in this regard.
Three days before the New Year, Murong Shu finally stopped staying in the mansion. He went to Liu Ruyan's yard early in the morning and abducted his sister-in-law in front of his eldest brother.
Mu Sishu was originally reluctant to leave, but when he saw his newlywed wife choose to go out with his sister without hesitation, he could only sigh helplessly and then obediently went to the Western Suburbs Camp.
"Shu'er, where do you want to go today?" Liu Ruyan was a little excited when she got on the carriage. She hadn't gone out for a walk since her wedding, and today she finally went out with Shu'er.
"Sister-in-law, look how happy you are. Why didn't you let brother accompany you out before?" Murong Shu joked when he saw Liu Ruyan's excitement.
"I prefer going out with Shu'er. By the way, Shu'er, have you informed cousin Yanran?" Liu Ruyan really likes this kind of leisurely time when the sisters go shopping together. She is also afraid that Murong Shu will forget to inform Song Yanran. It will be more lively when several people are together.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. We sent someone to notify them yesterday. Maybe my cousin has already arrived! I heard from mother that my cousin has been detained in the mansion by my aunt recently to learn the rules. She must want to go out more than us." Although the two of them did not go to the Song Mansion, they could imagine Song Yanran's painful expression.
"Cousin Yanran is a lively and enthusiastic person. She must be feeling suffocated after being suddenly detained in the mansion by her aunt. We can't go back home until dark today." Liu Ruyan's words made both of them laugh at the same time.
Several people agreed to meet at Yinfeng Tower. Sure enough, when Murong Shu and Liu Ruyan arrived, Song Yanran's carriage had already arrived.
The waiter at the Silver Phoenix Tower knew Murong Shu, and when he saw the carriage from the Mu Mansion, he quickly went to greet them, "Fifth Miss, Madam Mu, Miss Song has already arrived and is in the backyard with my eldest daughter. Tell you two to go find them directly when you arrive."
"Second Aunt is here too today, right?" Murong Shu and Liu Ruyan didn't expect that it was such a coincidence that Second Aunt would also be here today.
"Yes, the eldest lady is here every day recently. She has to check the accounts at the end of the year, so she is quite busy." The waiter answered Murong Shu and the others while leading the way.
"Thank you, we can go find Second Aunt by ourselves. I know the way." It was close to New Year and the guys were very busy. Murong Shu was familiar with this place, so he refused the guys' lead.
"Miss Fifth, Madam Mu, please come in!" The waiter sent the two to the entrance of the backyard and then turned back to help.
When Murong Shu and Liu Ruyan knocked on the door and were about to go in, they bumped into Song Yanran. Murong Shu quickly supported her, otherwise the two of them might have fallen together.
"Yanran, is Shu'er okay? Is she hurt anywhere?" Liu Ruyan and Rong Qing asked at the same time.
"Don't worry, Second Aunt, we're fine!" Murong Shu was afraid that Second Aunt and Sister-in-law would be worried, so he answered quickly.
"Thank you, Shu'er, otherwise I would have fallen!" Song Yanran felt a little embarrassed. It was all her fault for being too anxious. If her mother knew that she was so unstable, she would probably make her learn some rules again.
"It's good that you're okay. You all come in and sit down. Second Aunt will have someone bring you some delicious snacks." Rong Qing was relieved to see that everyone was okay, and had someone bring them some delicious snacks and tea.
"Shu'er, why did you and your cousin's wife go out so late? I've been waiting for you for a long time." Song Yanran went out early today.
"Yanran, are you sure we went out too late, and not someone who didn't want to learn the rules went out too early?" Liu Ruyan's words made everyone laugh.
Song Yanran said a little embarrassedly, "If I don't go out early, my mother will definitely make me learn the rules before going out. I finally have a day of freedom, so of course I have to go out early."
"You, if your aunt hears this, be careful that she will punish you." Liu Ruyan joked when she saw her good sister was troubled by learning the rules.
"Oh, let's celebrate the New Year quickly. By then, mom will be so busy that she won't be able to take care of me." Song Yanran hoped that her mother would forget about her.
"Okay, okay, don't think about these unhappy things. We will accompany you for a good stroll today. You can go wherever you want. Don't go home until dark. I guarantee that your aunt won't catch you learning the rules." Seeing Song Yanran's desperate look, Murong Shu hurried to cheer her up.
"Shu'er, you said it, you can't go back on your word." Song Yanran instantly perked up when she heard that they could go shopping until dark.
"How can this be false? We came here specially to accompany you for a stroll today. Here, have another piece of cake, and we'll go later." Liu Ruyan had tasted the cake just now and found it delicious. Following the principle of sharing, she handed a piece to Song Yanran.
The few of them didn't stay at Rong Qing's place for too long before going outside to look at clothes and jewelry. The New Year was coming soon, and the clothes and jewelry of Yinfeng Tower were well-known in the capital. Since they were here, they naturally couldn't go back empty-handed.
Several people picked out some jewelry at Yinfeng Tower. Before leaving, Rong Qing gave each of them one piece of jewelry. They couldn't refuse, so they had to accept it and planned to buy a gift for Second Aunt later.
Rong Qing asked the shopkeeper to pick out some of the latest jewelry, packed them into three different sets, and prepared to give them to several people as New Year gifts.
In Rong Qing's eyes, they are all her family members. Murong Shu and Liu Ruyan are needless to say. Song Yanran is the daughter-in-law she has chosen. She will wait until her son passes the imperial examination next year and then ask her eldest sister-in-law to go to the Song family to propose marriage.
After leaving Yinfeng Tower, the few of them went to Yipinxuan for lunch. Song Yanran wanted to try the signature dishes there, so Murong Shu and Liu Ruyan naturally had no objection, as they wanted to have someone accompany her today.
When the carriage arrived at Yipinxuan, the shopkeeper spotted Murong Shu and the others and hurried out to greet them. He couldn't help but complain in his heart, "No wonder the third young master came so early in the morning. It turns out he has an appointment with Miss Mu for dinner."
"Miss Mu is here. The Third Young Master has been waiting for you for a long time?" The shopkeeper's words surprised the three of them.
"Zi Yu is here too, what a coincidence, take us upstairs!" Murong Shu felt that he and Wen Jing were really in sync, and they actually met here.
"Shu'er, didn't you really make an appointment with Master Wen in advance?" Song Yanran's face had an expression that said, "Don't lie to us."
"Cousin, it's really a coincidence, I swear!" Murong Shu felt helpless when he saw the suspicious expressions of Liu Ruyan and Song Yanran.