Seeing Mu Yao's expression, Madam Su assumed she was just shy and laughed, "Alright, alright, ordinary friends are fine. Young people should make more friends."
Su Muyao was unsure how to explain to her mother that her relationship with Deng Yizhen was not what her mother thought.
Never mind, Mother will find out eventually.
The following day at noon, Su Muyao brought Xing Yue to the Ancient Rhyme Pavilion.
They had barely arrived when Deng Yi followed closely behind.
Seeing Xing Yue, Deng Yi was not surprised at all, and bowed to the two girls in turn.
During the meal, Xing Yue and Deng Yi talked more, mainly about military strategy and tactics.
"Young Master Deng, I didn't realize you were also knowledgeable in military strategy and tactics." Xing Yue made no attempt to hide her admiration.
Logically speaking, it's not surprising that Deng Yi, being a scholar, was knowledgeable in poetry and prose, but it's unexpected that he also knew so much about military strategy.
“Miss Xing, you flatter me. I am merely interested and have read some military books in my spare time. On the contrary, I admire Miss Xing. She truly lives up to the saying that women are not inferior to men. Miss Xing’s understanding of military strategy far surpasses that of many men. I would like to offer Miss Xing a cup of tea in place of wine.”
"Okay!" Xing Yue replied readily.
Su Muyao quietly stayed by their side, watching the two chat. Occasionally, Deng Yi would ask her something, and she would reply with a sentence.
After finishing their meal, Xing Yue and Deng Yi made plans to go horseback riding together next time.
"Mu Yao, I think this young master Deng is interested in you. Although he was talking to me during the meal, his eyes kept glancing at you." Xing Yue said with the air of someone who had been there before.
Su Muyao blushed; she could also sense that Deng Yi treated her differently.
Throughout the meal, her tea was always kept warm and never emptied. If she wanted something to eat, Deng Yi would just give her a look and, as if he understood, would immediately put food on her plate.
Could it be that he really has feelings for me?
Thinking of this, Su Muyao felt her heart start to beat faster.
However, she said, "Sister Yue, please don't make fun of me. Young Master Deng and I are just nodding acquaintances."
Xing Yue chuckled, "Alright, alright, just a nodding acquaintance, just a nodding acquaintance. When Xiao Jin comes back, I'll tell her you've made a nodding acquaintance."
Upon hearing this, Su Muyao's ears turned even redder.
*
In the capital city, in Fengyue Lane, a knock came at the door of a small courtyard with two entrances.
Zhao Jiao opened the door and looked warily at the man who was knocking.
Who are you looking for?
The man asked, "Excuse me, are you Mrs. Lin?"
The man's accent was strange; he didn't sound like someone from Beijing. Zhao Jiao's eyes darted around, and she said directly, "No, you've got the wrong person."
After she finished speaking, she was about to close the door when the man reached out and pushed the door shut, preventing Zhao Jiao from closing it.
Zhao Jiao grew anxious and raised her voice, "Who exactly are you? This is the capital city! If you dare to cause trouble, I'll call for help! Once the authorities catch you, you'll be charged with trespassing."
The man wasn't in a hurry; he reached into his pocket and pulled something out.
When Zhao Jiao saw this, her eyes widened instantly!
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