Chapter 294: The childhood friends have their own thoughts
Mu Nanzhao glanced coldly to his side, "Comfort? I think it's just adding insult to injury."
"Hey, you can't even talk..." He Jinghui was about to speak with a smile, but was surprised to see Mu Nanzhao reach out and take away the plate of cold melon on his table.
"What are you doing! I haven't eaten yet!"
Mu Nanzhao looked at He Jinghui as a matter of course, and took a big bite under his angry glare.
"Since you're only busy talking and have no time to eat, it would be a waste to put such good food on your table."
He Jinghui gritted his teeth in anger, but because there were outsiders present, he couldn't just start a fight with the Regent over a plate of fruits.
He had no choice but to turn to He Jinglan on the other side, put on a smile and said, "Lan'er, I..."
He Jinglan silently moved her plate further away and quickened the pace of chewing the melon rind.
He Jinghui was heartbroken, "Well, you two, you're just doing this for a bite of fruit!"
He Jinglan rolled her eyes and said, "Brother, you asked for this. You knew he was unhappy about this, but you insisted on bringing up this issue."
"That's it. You're enjoying the fun, but you don't have to eat the melon anymore."
He Jinghui looked around and saw that everyone was enjoying the delicious food at their seats and no one was paying attention to this side.
He whispered, "I am your brother, your real brother! You are speaking for Mu Qixiu, an outsider..."
"Are you still thinking about him?"
Before He Jinglan answered, He Jinghui became nervous and frowned as if he was facing a great enemy.
"Mu has someone else in his heart now, and your engagement with him has already been cancelled, so don't even think about it anymore!"
As he spoke, he glared at Mu Nanzhao with hostility.
"I can't let my sister jump into a fire pit even though she knows it's a fire pit!"
He Jinghui was so indignant, but the two people involved on his left and right ignored him.
Mu Nanzhao picked up the wine glass with a sneer on his lips.
He Jinglan couldn't help but roll her eyes, then glanced at Mu Nanzhao secretly, seeming a little guilty.
After all, He Jinghui was the only one who didn't know about the affair between He Jinglan and Meng Chengping.
He Jinghui noticed something strange and looked around, "How did you two react?"
Mu Nanzhao said, "You discipline your sister, what does it have to do with me?"
When He Jinglan saw his brother looking at him, he quickly adjusted his expression, frowned and said unhappily, "Brother, are you trying to hurt me?"
"The Prince Regent is young and promising, and he is very popular in the capital. Now many wealthy women are eyeing him. If people hear what you said, I will be attacked by many people! I don't want that!"
He Jinghui was skeptical, "Really?"
He Jinglan's eyes were so determined that she almost swore, "Of course!"
Not to mention that she herself no longer likes Mu Nanzhao, even on Gu Xixi's side, He Jinglan has also been shaken recently.
It’s all because Mu Nanzhao is a big tree that attracts too much wind.
How long has it been since the new emperor ascended the throne? Many people are planning to send their daughters to the Regent's Palace.
He Jinglan didn't want her good sister to give up her good life and become a thorn in the eyes of other women.
So she was hesitant whether to continue to maintain her stance and support the two of them being together.
Seeing his sister like this, He Jinghui believed it and said, "That's good."
"Anyway, my sister He Jinghui deserves a man who is devoted to her."
He Jinglan smiled sweetly and acted coquettishly, "Brother treats me so well!"
He Jinghui was very pleased. It was rare for his sister to be as well-behaved and lovely as she was when she was a child after returning from the northwest.
He didn't care at all that he didn't get to taste the cold melon, and said with a smile, "You want to manage your dowry yourself, right? I'll give you the dowry list tomorrow, and you'll have all the keys to the mansion, just don't mess around."
He Jinglan was overjoyed. As long as she got the dowry, she could open a shop with Xixi!
"Thank you, brother~~~"
"I will listen to my brother and will definitely not do anything rash."
Mu Nanzhao, who was drinking, frowned at the coquettish tone.
The image of He Jinglan laughing wildly at the sky, rolling up her sleeves and shouting for war and killing appeared in my mind.
If He Jinghui had seen it with his own eyes, I wonder what a blow it would have been to him.
In addition... there is actually a bigger bomb that has not exploded.
Meng Chengping was a low-ranking general under the Northwest Army. Because he had sacrificed his life to protect the new emperor, he was loved by the new emperor, so he was transferred from the Northwest Army as an officer in the Jinwu Guard.
Although it may not sound like a high position, the Jinwu Guards are actually the emperor's personal guards, responsible for the security of the capital and the imperial city.
Meng Chengping was chosen by the new emperor, and is now very popular among officials in the capital.
Mu Nanzhao looked at He Jinghui meaningfully. If General Meng had not been on duty today, it would have been interesting to invite him to the banquet to see how his future brother-in-law would react.
He Jinghui listened to someone reciting a poem and clapped his hands in praise. At the same time, he glanced at Mu Nanzhao without leaving a trace, as if with a curious look in his eyes.
As for He Jinglan, she had already met Meng Chengping, and Mu Nanzhao also knew about it. She also threatened Mu Nanzhao to keep it secret for the time being.
So, these three childhood friends each had their own thoughts.
The banquet was over and it was almost curfew. As soon as he saw off the guests, He Jinghui ordered people to prepare the carriage.
He Jinglan asked, "Brother, where are you going so late?"
He Jinghui said, "I'm going to Qi Xiu's place tonight to have tea and won't be back."
He Jinglan was confused.
Since you are reluctant to let Mu Nanzhao go, why not just let him stay at home? Why do you have to chase him to the palace?
At the first quarter of the first hour of the lunar calendar, the gong was struck and the corner door of the Regent's Palace opened.
A man wearing a black fox fur cloak walked out leading a horse.
He looked at the carriage in front of him that almost blocked the path, and after a moment, he changed direction.
"Mu Qixiu, stop right there!"
He Jinghui leaned out of the carriage. He knew he would have to wait a little longer, so he had specially prepared a heater and tea in the carriage.
Mu Nanzhao turned around and said, "It's you, Lord He. What's the matter with you coming here in the middle of the night?"
He Jinghui didn't even step on the footstool and jumped down directly, "You are asking this question even though you already know the answer!"
"Where do you want to go with your horse now?"
"You relied on your regent token to blatantly break the clock and even asked the guards to open the city gates for you, just to run to Huachidu Village?"
Mu Nanzhao remained silent.
He Jinghui walked up to him and said solemnly, "I have ordered the secret guards to stay nearby. No one will know that you have been out. Get back here quickly!"
Mu Nanzhao finally moved, "Get out of the way."
"It's the New Year, I can go anywhere I want."
He Jinghui always greeted people with a smile, but at this moment his expression was frighteningly serious.
"The new dynasty has just been established and many things are complicated. His Majesty needs your assistance. I will give you the power and allow you to see him at any time."
"But such an honor means that you must be there when His Majesty summons you. It also means that you will attract attention if you are a big tree!"
"Have you thought about the consequences if you leave the capital without His Majesty's permission?"
"Not to mention, you are going to the Northwest! Given your relationship with the Northwest Army..."
"You should know better than me that serving an emperor is like serving a tiger. It is so difficult to make an emperor feel at ease!"
Mu Nanzhao and He Jinghui looked at each other.
He Jinghui stood in front of him, making it clear that he would not give in tonight.
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