Chapter 576 Hopes Faded
After Zhao Junyue's repeated assurances, Su Yuting finally felt at ease.
In fact, she had already figured it out long ago. From the moment she entered the palace, she knew what she would face in the future.
She had no way out, and she was already very grateful that Zhao Junyue had stayed by her side for three years.
Despite Zhao Junyue's repeated assurances, Su Yuting was still prepared to bring new women into her harem.
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Shen Muyang left the palace and went straight to the Mu residence.
As a military officer coming to the capital to report on his duties, his first priority was to meet with the emperor and give instructions on military affairs.
Therefore, he has not returned to the general's mansion after arriving in the capital.
However, he had already sent Leng Feng back to inform his mother that he was going to the Mu family for dinner today.
The reason given was to celebrate Mu Chengye's academic achievement as the top scholar in the imperial examination and his engagement.
Gu Yunrou was very quick to help Xue Yuzhen prepare meals at the Mu family's house.
She knew her son was missing Ningbao.
Even Su Jingshu and her husband from the Prince's Mansion went to the Mu family.
As soon as Shen Muyang left the palace, he rode directly to the Mu family.
Unlike other girls who would shyly hide away when they knew their fiancé was coming, Ning Bao was not like other girls.
She went straight out to greet them.
"Brother Mu Yang, you're back."
"Hmm." Shen Muyang opened his arms, imagining he would hug Ningbao, but unexpectedly, just as Ningbao ran up to him, and was only a step away, Mu Chengju, Mu Chengle, Mu Chengan, and Zhou Mingxin all crowded around...
They shielded you behind them, watching Shen Muyang warily.
"General Shen, you and my Ningbao are engaged, but you are not married yet. The proper separation of men and women must still be observed."
"Exactly, why hug someone when you haven't even kissed them yet?"
My Ningbao isn't your general's wife yet; it's just an engagement, and it could be called off at any time.
"What's the big deal about breaking off an engagement?"
"If Ningbao is unhappy living with him in the future, we can divorce him even after the engagement or marriage."
Shen Muyang: "....................."
What's going on? It seems the Emperor was right. He can't even stand close to Ningbao, let alone be alone with her.
Shen Muyang finished his meal feeling very depressed.
After finishing his meal, Shen Muyang went to the palace again and agreed to the emperor's request to go and suppress the bandits.
Zhao Junyue smiled like a fox and directly issued an imperial edict ordering Princess Ning and General Shen to go to Lion Mountain to suppress bandits.
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Ning Bao's brothers looked extremely displeased when they saw the imperial edict in Shen Muyang's hand.
Mu Cheng'an frowned.
“I’m going to Shishan to do business, and I’ll go with Ningbao.”
Ning Bao raised an eyebrow. If she remembered correctly, the area around Lion Mountain was all barren wilderness. How could she do business there?
What kind of business can I do there?
Mu Chengju and Mu Chengle, both from the capital, were officials appointed by the imperial court, and they had to go to the yamen (government office) to work every day.
It's definitely impossible for me to go out with Ningbao.
Zhou Mingxin, who also primarily engaged in business, was extremely smug, grateful that he was a free man and had not entered the imperial court as an official.
“I’m going there to do business too, I’ll go with you.”
Su Jingshu looked at them with amusement.
"Alright, all of you, stop making a fuss. Everyone knows that although Lion Mountain is located on a main road, the surrounding area is quite desolate."
What kind of business do you do in the mountains and fields?
I know you older brothers are protecting your younger sister, but Ningbao will eventually grow up and get married.
Mu Yang and Ning Bao have been engaged for many years. Mu Yang has come back this time to hold the wedding. If you are not busy, please help prepare for Ning Bao's wedding.
"I just discussed it with your Aunt Gu. While Mu Yang and Ning Bao are away, we'll get the wedding preparations done so they can get married right when they return, without any delays."
Mu Cheng'an and the others all glared at Shen Muyang.
"General Shen..."
Shen Muyang's expression hardened, and he quickly and respectfully bowed to his brothers.
"Brothers, just call me Mu Yang..."
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