Chapter 109: Commander, does you have a woman you like?
The next day.
Wen Xingluo and Mu Zhiqiu were traveling in the same car. As soon as they drove out of the prefect's mansion, they saw a commotion in front of the mansion gate.
Mu Zhiqiu lifted the car curtain and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"
She obviously had a lot of say in the Mu family. The steward bowed respectfully and said, "My dear Miss, these people claim to have been invited by our master and insist on staying in our house!"
Wen Xingluo felt the voice sounded familiar, and couldn't help but look over with Mu Zhiqiu.
The ones causing the trouble turned out to be Wen Rufeng and his two siblings.
Wen Rufeng also saw Wen Xingluo and asked in surprise, "Little sister?!"
Wen Ruyun sneered evilly, "Wen Xingluo, did you hear me say that father would be promoted to the position of Chief Clerk in the Prefectural Governor's Mansion, so you rushed over here? You want to curry favor with father before us and gain some benefits. Am I right?"
Wen Yueyin's face was filled with displeasure, "Little sister, you are too scheming!"
Wen Xingluo said, "First, my father is the King of Zhenbei. Second, I was invited by the prefectural governor's office to attend Miss Mu's coming-of-age ceremony, not to curry favor with the so-called County Magistrate Wen."
"You're lying!" Wen Ruyun scolded harshly, "We grew up together. Don't we know what you're thinking?!"
Wen Xingluo glanced at Mu Zhiqiu, "Miss Mu, can you testify for me?"
Logically, she was Mu Zhiqiu's distant guest. With Mu Zhiqiu's versatile personality, she would have taken the initiative to help her out even without her help. However, Mu Zhiqiu remained silent, with an expression as if she was just watching a show from the sidelines...
After she called him, Mu Zhiqiu seemed to come back to his senses and said with a smile: "Yes, Miss Wen is indeed here to attend my coming-of-age ceremony."
Wen Rufeng and the other two were stunned on the spot.
Wen Yueyin clutched her handkerchief, and there was a hint of jealousy in her eyes as she looked at Wen Xingluo.
She, the daughter of the chief clerk of the prefectural governor's mansion, hadn't even been invited, yet she hadn't expected Wen Xingluo to attend the banquet...
After all, the position of father and brother is not high enough!
Fortunately, there are less than two years left.
As long as she could get through this period, she would be able to return to the capital and become the daughter of an official in the capital...
"You guys..." Mu Zhiqiu looked at them. "My father and County Magistrate Wen have a personal relationship. Now that County Magistrate Wen is seriously injured, he misses you very much. My father did privately say that he would allow you to come to the prefectural governor's mansion for a family reunion. Manager Zhao, take them to see County Magistrate Wen."
She lowered the curtain.
Wen Xingluo couldn't help but look at her.
Why did she feel that asking Wen Rufeng and the other two to come to Yangcheng was not Wen Qingsong's idea at all, but the arrangement of Prefect Mu?
The only value of Wen Qingsong is his mother's secret.
If he kept it to himself and refused to speak out, then Wen Rufeng and the other two would become the weak spots that Governor Mu could use to threaten Wen Qingsong...
The carriage was moving in a winding manner.
Mu Zhiqiu said, "I know Miss Wen is the stepdaughter of the King of Zhenbei. I thought she was raised in the palace since she was young, but I didn't expect that from what your brother said just now, you grew up in the Wen family?"
Wen Xingluo said, "I followed my mother into the palace last spring."
"I see." Mu Zhiqiu understood. "So, Miss Wen is actually of ordinary origin and cannot be called a true princess. She and the Commander are just half-siblings and don't know him very well."
Wen Xingluo clearly caught a hint of superiority in her smile.
What is she superior in?
Wen Xingluo didn't really dislike Mu Zhiqiu at first.
A woman who fights for herself and her family. Even if this woman becomes her opponent, it still cannot conceal the fact that this woman's courage and spirit are worthy of admiration.
But this doesn't mean that she can use her background to attack her——
Although Mu Zhiqiu did not openly belittle or slander her, any expression or tone that made her feel uncomfortable was an attack to her.
Wen Xingluo turned the teacup in her hand and smiled, "I heard that Lord Mu came from a poor family and made a living by weaving straw mats when he was young. Sister Mu has been influenced by him since she was young, so I guess she is also good at weaving straw mats, right?"
An innocent tone.
Mu Zhiqiu raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes filled with surprise.
It seemed as if he was surprised that this seemingly innocent and naive girl suddenly became so aggressive.
After a while, she rolled up her sleeves and personally poured hot tea for Wen Xingluo, saying with a smile, "I was wrong just now. Please forgive my rudeness, Sister Xingluo."
Wen Xingluo didn't touch the tea she poured.
Bully the weak and fear the strong, that's the way the world is.
Mu Zhiqiu paused, then said gently, "No wonder Sister Xingluo was able to win the favor of the Concubine Dowager shortly after entering the mansion. It's true that appearances are not to be judged. I was mistaken and thought that Sister Xingluo was truly simple-minded. Since we are all smart people, I believe that Sister Xingluo has already guessed the purpose of my invitation. How about it, do you want to help me?"
Jianwen Xingluo didn't say anything. Not only was she not embarrassed at all, she even took her hand warmly. "I heard that you and Wen Qingsong don't have a good relationship. If you are willing to help me get the commander, I can take you to meet Wen Qingsong. It's up to you to decide whether to kill him or keep him. Are you satisfied with the gift from your future sister-in-law?"
Wen Xingluo looked at her quietly.
At first, Mu Zhiqiu thought she was a fool, so he bribed her with those little gadgets.
Now that Mu Zhiqiu knew her temper, he played to her needs and began to really bribe her.
That's really interesting.
Wen Xingluo slowly withdrew his hand.
She curled her lips, "Sister Mu, you want to ask about my eldest brother, right? Sister Mu, just ask, I will tell you everything I know."
She didn't think that understanding Xie Guanlan would win his heart.
Those in power don't like others to see too clearly into them, and doing enough homework can sometimes backfire.
Mu Zhiqiu asked, "Does the commander have a woman he likes?"
Wen Xingluo replied: "No."
Mu Zhiqiu was relieved and asked, "I heard that the commander-in-chief is very chaste and doesn't even have a maid in his room. Is that true?"
Wen Xingluo: "It's true."
Mu Zhiqiu's plump red lips curved into a satisfied arc.
She doesn't like sharing things with others, including men.
She continued, "I once sent someone to inquire about his interests and hobbies, but the spies came back saying that he only enjoyed handling official business and often stayed in the office day and night. But I don't believe that a person living in this world really has no hobbies at all. Do you know what he likes?"
Wen Xingluo had been staying in the palace for more than a year, and indeed had never seen Xie Guanlan having fun with others.
His fingertips touched a hard object in his purse.
It was the peach blossom jelly stone seal that Xie Guanlan gave her.
She said, "My eldest brother likes to collect seals. Oh, and when he was little, he also liked to eat dragon beard candy."
"Seal and dragon beard candy?" Mu Zhiqiu smiled. "I've made note of that. Sister Xingluo, thank you for telling me his secret. As for your father, he's useful to my father now. When he's completely useless, I'll take you to see him."
Wen Xingluo raised her sleeves to drink tea, and her long eyelashes drooped, hiding the coldness in her pupils.
Mu Zhiqiu is very cunning.
These words seem to be fulfilling the agreement, but in fact they extend the agreed period to infinity.
Fortunately, she also buried a trap in the answer she gave her.
The carriage has arrived at the entrance of the Pear Garden.
Wen Xingluo had just gotten out of the car when a sudden cry of surprise came from the side, "Miss Wen?!"
Wen Xingluo looked over and asked, "Master Shen?"
Chen Yu hurried over, leading Song Lianxin. "The advice Miss Wen gave me last time was very useful. My father has returned safely to Rongcheng! As agreed, I went to personally deliver the dividends to Miss Wen, but I didn't expect to be stopped outside by the palace steward and not allowed to see you!"
After a pause, he said, "I brought Xin'er to Yangcheng to relax. Why is Miss Wen here?"
After his father returned home, he praised Wen Xingluo for her intelligence and foresight, saying that she was a rare good girl in the world, and ordered him to marry Wen Xingluo no matter what means he used.
Shen Yu did not agree immediately.
Although he knew that Wen Xingluo liked him, he had Xin'er by his side after all. Xin'er was very unhappy when she learned that her father forced him to marry Wen Xingluo, so he brought her to Yangcheng for a trip and bought some pearl hairpins and jewelry to make her happy.
He looked at Wen Xingluo and suddenly suspected that she had been instructed by his father to secretly follow him to Yangcheng in order to deliberately create a romantic encounter with him.
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