Mu Houchu said coldly: "Speak to me?"
Li Junyao, trembling all over, had no choice but to say to Ji Xinhe: "Junyao apologizes to Miss Ji. Yes, yes, it’s Junyao... who can’t recognize the value."
The last four words were said gritting her teeth, full of anger and reluctance.
But so what if she was angry and unwilling? Faced with this powerful man, she didn’t dare say an extra word.
Li Junyao even gritted her teeth in anger. Today it was clear that she was the one who suffered, and she was the one who’d been humiliated. So why did she still have to apologize in the end!?
Le Yuanhou said with his hands clasped: "Since Marquis Mu came here today, my unfilial daughter has already apologized. Please show mercy and spare her this time. Since Marquis Mu rarely comes here, why not join us in the front hall for a meal?"
However, Mu Houchu said indifferently: "I came in a hurry just to take her home. She is timid, and after being frightened today, I’m afraid she doesn’t want to stay any longer."
Upon hearing this, not only did Li Junyao’s eyes want to pop out, but even Shen Yilin and the others couldn’t help swallowing saliva. Timid? Frightened?
Were they talking about the same person standing in front of them right now?
Le Yuanhou looked at the woman with a calm expression in Mu Houchu’s arms, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "In that case, I won’t keep marquis Mu any longer. When the time comes, I’ll personally visit and apologize."
Mu Houchu nodded: "With Lord Marquis’s understanding like this, I am relieved. Farewell."
Having said that, he took Ji Xinhe and left the garden.
Ji Xinhe just wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible, to get away from the astonished or jealous eyes of the people in the garden. She found that whenever Marquis Mu appeared, things would always get chaotic!
Like now!
As soon as Ji Xinhe left the Hou Mansion, she pushed away Mu Houchu heavily and angrily said, "Mu Houchu! What did you come here for today?"
Mu Houchu looked at her: "To pick you up and take you home."
Ji Xinhe was slightly stunned, and when she looked up, she met his affectionate and wounded eyes again.
Damn it! This guy always used this move against her!
However, it worked. She didn’t know why, but as soon as she saw his usually cold eyes get covered in hurt feelings, Ji Xinhe’s heart inexplicably softened a bit.
Ji Xinhe turned her head: "Thanks to your visit today, the whole capital city will be buzzing tomorrow. How will I get by?"
Mu Houchu whispered: "It’s good if it spreads, so that people will stop trying to bully you."
And also to stop people from coveting you.
Of course, the latter part, which he didn’t say out loud, was the emphasis.
Ji Xinhe glared at him: "When did our relationship become what you say it is? Why are you always so overbearing and unreasonable!"
Mu Houchu coaxed softly: "I was wrong. I just rushed over today after hearing that you were being bullied."
When was their relationship not like that? Even if it’s not now, it will be sooner or later!
Of course, the latter part he didn’t say out loud was the sincere truth.
Mu Houchu now fully understood the temper of Ji Xinhe. This little fox could only be appeased by flattery. Otherwise, she would get angry. With such a rift between them now, he just wanted to resolve it slowly, allowing her to gradually accept him.
So, at times like this, it’s best to coax her a bit more.
As expected, after hearing him say this, Ji Xinhe’s anger inexplicably dissipated quite a bit. She just snorted coldly and didn’t say much more.
Mu Houchu then said: "Let’s go back first. Look, I came in a horse carriage."
Ji Xinhe couldn’t ride a horse, and Mu Houchu had become lazy about horse riding since he accompanied her in the horse carriage.
Ji Xinhe felt that she should be angry, but the anger just disappeared somehow, and she didn’t even know what she was supposed to be angry about. So, she hurriedly got into the carriage, deciding that it would be better to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible.
Mu Houchu’s lips curled up slightly, this little woman. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
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At this time, in Le Yuanhou’s mansion, ever since Mu Houchu had left with Ji Xinhe, the Ming Xiang Stage had fallen into an unusual silence.
No one knew whether it was because of Mu Houchu’s oppressive power or because Li Junyao’s misfortune today was just too embarrassing to watch.
The lively garden that had been filled with laughter and chatter earlier was now dead silent.
Chen Yining was the first to leave with a pale face, followed by a group of young ladies from wealthy families, all unwilling to stay in the garden any longer.
Duan Lan walked out in a daze, feeling a mix of emotions. He suddenly remembered that every time he brought up the matter of Marquis Mu to Ji Xinhe, she would steer clear of the topic, seemingly avoiding it deliberately. He had thought that she just disliked matters of the court and wanted to talk about them less.
Yet today, he realized that it was just because of him...
Previously, there were rumors that Marquis Mu had been assassinated in Lanshan City and disappeared for a while. So, was it during that time that they met?
Marquis Mu said she was his woman, so what did she think?
Duan Lan suddenly felt a suffocating feeling, as if a heavy pressure was on his chest. Just yesterday, he had gotten his father’s consent to withdraw from the marriage with Le Yuanhou’s family. He was delighted, thinking that it might bring him a little closer to Xin He.
However, as soon as he had taken that small step forward, she seemed to vanish before his eyes, as if he could never catch her.
Feeling disheartened and gloomy, Duan Lan left the Le Yuanhou Mansion. Qingyun, seeing his state, was taken aback: "Young Master, what’s wrong? If you don’t like Miss Li, you can just let your father cancel the marriage tomorrow. Why be so emotional?"
Duan Lan gave a bitter smile. He could cancel the marriage with Li Junyao, but what about Ji Xinhe?
For a moment, he seemed to lose his direction.
If Li Junyao found out about his feelings from today’s incident, what would she think?
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That night, countless people had trouble sleeping. Among the waning lights, there were countless secrets buried in people’s hearts.
Ji Xinhe was snuggled under the blankets, unable to sleep and tossing and turning. Eventually, she got out of bed, lit a lamp, and took out the handkerchief to examine closely.
Today she had originally planned to go to Le Yuanhou’s Mansion and secretly investigate the guests visiting to find some clues. However, she didn’t expect it to be a Hongmen Banquet. Li Junyao’s outburst today not only left her with unfinished business, but also tarnished her reputation for nothing.
Ji Xinhe sighed softly. After today, the entire capital city would probably be in an uproar. How would she live her days?
The next morning, Ji Xinhe got up early, washed and dressed, and was ready to head to the shop to check on things. After all, they had only been open for three days, and she was a bit worried.
Who would have thought that as soon as she left the house, she would see a familiar figure standing by the door? Ji Xinhe hesitated for a moment. Was it Duan Lan?
His face showed a hint of fatigue, and judging from his appearance, he seemed to have not slept all night.
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