Early the next morning, it seemed as if the entire capital city was in an uproar.
Probably, the only thing that could make the entire capital city boil up like this was Marquis Mu.
"Have you heard? The minister actually has a woman now! Yesterday at the Ruifu Building, he publically held her in his arms! Oh, what a sight, such a pity I failed to see it, I truly wonder what kind of woman she could be."
"Could it be Old Man Chen’s daughter? Weren’t they supposed to be childhood sweethearts and a match made in heaven?"
"Probably not, I heard it’s a strange woman, no one saw her face clearly, it’s just unknown who she is. I used to think that the minister didn’t like women at all, as there were never any women hanging around him. Can such a merciless and unfeeling man actually have a tender side? Just thinking about it sends shivers down my spine!"
People were talking vigorously, giving them another hot topic for after-meal gossip.
Today Duan Lan was planning to go with Ji Xinhe to the farm to inspect the fruits and vegetables, and he heard constant discussions along the way.
Duan Lan couldn’t help but ask, "Although I haven’t interacted with the minister, I have heard of him. They say he is ruthless and cold-blooded. There is actually a woman who caught his eye? Yesterday at the Ruifu Building, it seems it happened after we left."
Ji Xinhe turned her head away, she didn’t really want to discuss this topic, she forced a smile: "Oh."
Duan Lan noticed her apparent lack of interest and didn’t say much more. He laughed, "Once today’s arrangements at the farm are completed, we can take a look around in the suburbs. The scenery over there is also quite amazing."
As the Duan Family’s farm wasn’t too far away, Duan Lan had chosen the nearest one for Ji Xinhe’s convenience. It was around the suburbs and they arrived in no time.
This farm was quite large, with fruit trees of all kinds planted in the orchard. There was also a dedicated courtyard for the vineyard, where robust grapes were draped on the vine frame.
Ji Xinhe looked around with satisfaction, "Your servants have taken good care of this place. The fruits are growing well."
"As long as you’re pleased." Duan Lan smiled.
Then they visited the farmland, an expanse of land growing all sorts of vegetables.
By the time they had toured for an entire day, Ji Xinhe was slightly tired, but at least the farm issue was settled and that eased her mind a lot.
"Are you hungry? Shall we go for a meal?" Duan Lan asked, "I know a restaurant that serves quite unique dishes, I usually don’t take people there."
Ji Xinhe laughed, "I’m indeed honored then."
Just as the words were out of her mouth, a servant boy rushed over in a hurry, his face filled with anxiety, "Young master, the old master has some urgent matters and asked you to return to the house immediately."
Duan Lan frowned slightly, "What is so urgent?"
"I am not sure, the old master just asked me to quickly bring you back."
Ji Xinhe said, "Since it’s urgent, you should hurry back. Anyway, I don’t have anything to do anymore."
Duan Lan had to agree: "I will ask Qingyun to take you home."
Ji Xinhe could not refuse so she agreed in the end.
Qingyun drove her in the horse carriage to her doorstep and announced, "Miss Ji, we’re here."
Ji Xinhe got off the carriage and thanked him, "Thank you, you should return quickly now. Maybe your young master still needs you."
Qingyun laughed, "Miss Ji, why are you thanking a servant like me? Please, go in."
"Okay." Ji Xinhe then turned to enter the house.
Qingyun watched Ji Xinhe’s figure disappear through the entrance, then he drove away.
As soon as Ji Xinhe set foot in the house, she sensed an unusual atmosphere, and she immediately became alert.
Walking into the courtyard, she saw a bunch of her servants trembling with fear outside. Seeing her, they acted as if they had seen their savior, quickly saying, "Miss Ji is back!"
Ji Xinhe coldly inquired, "What happened?"
Fuquan hurriedly explained, "Miss Ji, we have guests."
Ji Xinhe was stunned, "What guests?"
As she was speaking, she walked into the house. But upon seeing the man drinking tea leisurely in her house, Ji Xinhe’s face instantly changed.
Ji Xinhe turned to Fuquan and commanded, "All of you, leave."
Fuquan was relieved. The intimidating figure had been sitting in the house, waiting for quite some time. The longer he waited, the more terrifying he became, making Fuquan want to wet his pants.
Ji Xinhe entered the room and Ling Feng also withdrew very considerately.
"What are you doing here?" Ji Xinhe was slightly irritated.
Things just happened yesterday. They had agreed to her terms, and she still hadn’t gotten a breather, yet here he was again.
Mu Houchu placed the empty cup back onto the table, smiled and looked up at her, "I came to wait for you." There was an unmistakable coldness hidden in his smile.
He arrived as soon as court was dismissed in the morning and had been waiting ever since. From the moment he found out that she had gone out with Duan Lan, his mood had been bad, and now, after half a day of waiting, his mood was extremely gloomy.
However, considering that the Duan lad was now insignificant, he didn’t wish to make a fuss about it.
Ji Xinhe looked at him strangely, "What’s the matter?"
"I heard that you went to find a farm to supply goods for your business?" Mu Houchu asked.
"My business is none of your concern." Just one day had passed and he was already forcefully intruding into her life again.
Mu Houchu casually took out a pile of documents and placed them in front of her, "You can take whatever you want from all the farmland and farms under my name, they’re all yours."
Ji Xinhe looked at the pile of land deeds placed in front of her. They felt like waste paper in his hands. All were land deeds?!
"I’ve planned to cooperate with the Duan Family’s farm." Ji Xinhe had no intention of accepting it.
Mu Houchu smiled coldly, "Oh, since you especially like those farms, I will buy them off the Duan Family tomorrow."
"Mu Houchu!" Ji Xinhe was immediately annoyed and glared at him.
Mu Houchu blinked innocently, "What’s wrong?"
Ji Xinhe said angrily, "I told you to stay out of it! You promised you’d leave everything up to me!"
Mu Houchu replied coldly, "I also said any attempt to leave me crosses a line and is absolutely not allowed."
She spent an entire day with Duan Lan, while he had waited for her here all day, it already felt provocative enough.
"You!" Ji Xinhe glared hard at him. "My own business, I don’t need you to interfere, Mu Houchu, I don’t think we are close enough for you to interfere with my life!"
Mu Houchu stood up, his smile carried a bit of chill, "Still not enough after sleeping together?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
"You are despicable!"
Mu Houchu walked up to her, lowered his voice and said, "Whether I’m despicable or not, you can decide that. As for how close our relationship can get, that’s up to me."
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