Chapter 428 Watching the Stars Together
Shi Tou's naive question reminded Aunt Zhang again.
Aunt Zhang's loving eyes suddenly became sharp as she shot at Mu Nanzhao, "After such a long time, Xiao Mu's family affairs should be almost settled, right?"
Looking at the situation, it seemed that if Mu Nanzhao dared to say no, he would be killed on the spot.
Gu Xixi knew that Mu Nanzhao couldn't stay here, so she smiled and said, "He is no longer a criminal."
"It's a rare opportunity to reunite with my family, and resume my previous position."
"I told you all this, have you forgotten?"
Of course Aunt Zhang remembered this, but so what?
A son-in-law who had married into the wife's family a long time ago was not content to stay at home to take care of his wife and children, and he stayed out all day long and was not seen.
What a disgrace!
Aunt Zhang said, "I am an old country woman who has never seen the world and I don't understand the affairs of an official."
"I only know that no matter how powerful he is outside, when he comes back, he is just a son-in-law of this family."
Gu Xixi secretly groaned and stole a glance at Mu Nanzhao, only to find that this man was not angry at all and could even laugh?
"Besides," Aunt Zhang said as a matter of course, "No matter how high the position of Little Mu Guan is, can it be higher than that of the Regent?"
"The King Regent can even announce to the world that he agrees to marry into the family just for another Miss Gu."
"Don't they just live their lives?"
"It's the same as you two, separated for a long time!"
Mu Nanzhao smiled even more deeply, "Yes, yes, I think what aunt said is very true."
Gu Xixi sighed silently.
It’s fine if you just spread the gossip to the person who caused it.
In the end, it was inevitable that Mu Nanzhao being the only one being taught a lesson would expand to her accompanying Mu Nanzhao being taught a lesson together.
Sure enough, Aunt Zhang immediately turned her attention to Gu Xixi.
"I know that Xiao Mu can't be blamed entirely for this."
"You don't want to get married, so you hope Xiao Mu won't come back from outside."
Gu Xixi noticed that Mu Nanzhao was looking at her with a playful look, and she felt inexplicably guilty.
Even though she had never done anything bad, she felt like a treacherous person who was being publicly judged.
Gu Xixi adjusted her sitting position uncomfortably, "I..."
“There is actually some such idea.”
Facing everyone's meaningful gazes, she hurriedly said, "But I can explain!"
Aunt Zhang sighed heavily and even looked at Mu Nanzhao apologetically.
"You should give Xiao Mu an explanation."
Mu Nanzhao's eyes were half closed, his expression was indifferent.
It's as if he has a lot of grievances but keeps them to himself.
There is no need for words, it just makes people feel more distressed.
Gu Xixi took advantage of Aunt Zhang not looking at her and glared at Mu Nanzhao fiercely.
Why didn’t I realize before that this guy is quite good at acting?!
Aunt Zhang said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Xiao Mu. I just said that what you said was too harsh. Our family will definitely be responsible for you."
Mu Nanzhao said, "Thank you, auntie, for making the decision for me."
"But I believe Xixi must have her reasons."
All the dissatisfaction that Aunt Zhang had accumulated before was completely swept away, leaving only love and love for her future son-in-law.
"I know you are the most sensible child. You just spoil Xixi too much."
Gu Xixi had lost the ability to make facial expressions at this moment.
She said with a wooden face, "I've always planned to build a career first and then start a family."
"Even if I force myself to be with someone, I won't be able to take care of my family, and I'll end up hurting the other person."
"But I don't mind having one more mouth to feed."
"Aunt, please ask him if he is willing to stay in this courtyard, rely on me for support, and help me take care of the household affairs?"
Lu Jing narrowed his eyes and clapped his hands in his heart. He turned the tables! Well done!
Aunt Zhang looked at Mu Nanzhao and said, "You have work to do outside now, and you are an official at least."
"I'm afraid you can't just leave all this behind, can you?"
Mu Nanzhao smiled and said without hesitation, "I really can't do that for now."
Although Aunt Zhang knew the answer in her mind, she still felt disappointed.
"That's all. I think I understand."
"You two are the same, neither of you is easy to deal with!"
She stood up to collect the empty bowls and said, "I will not care about anything from now on."
"You two should continue to be so sticky,"
"Anyway, one can't live without the other, but neither wants to get married."
"I really don't understand the young people nowadays!"
Aunt Zhang walked away with the bowl.
Gu Xixi and Mu Nanzhao stared at each other in shock.
"Anyway, one can't live without the other", this seemingly casual and common sentence touches the hearts of lovers.
If two people cannot live without each other in this life.
What does it matter whether we can be together for a while or not?
Lv Jing noticed the subtle atmosphere and picked up the stone. "I practiced two pieces of calligraphy yesterday. Can you help me see how they are?"
There were only two people left in the yard, sitting opposite each other.
After a moment's silence, they all laughed at the same time.
Mu Nanzhao heaved a sigh of relief, looked at the night sky and said, "It's still better in the village. You can't see so many stars in the capital."
Gu Xixi also looked up and said, "Well, it's hard to have both in this world."
A double entendre.
Mu Nanzhao raised the corners of his lips, "I have already decided not to force you anymore."
"I was just teasing you just now according to what Aunt Zhang said."
"I know." Gu Xixi paused and turned to look at him.
"But are you kidding me? You're obviously doing this on purpose for revenge!"
Mu Nanzhao chuckled.
The two continued to look at the starry sky. At this moment, there was no need for any communication, only the mutual understanding.
Mu Nanzhao will temporarily stay in the old doctor's room tonight.
The young couple were reluctant to part before going to bed. Even though they were only a few steps away, Mu Nanzhao had to send Gu Xixi to the door of her boudoir.
Gu Xixi asked, "Will you be gone tomorrow morning?"
Mu Nanzhao smiled with eyes full of doting, "Don't worry, I will never leave without saying goodbye in the future."
Gu Xixi nodded, pushed the door reluctantly, and just as she was about to go in, she heard Mu Nanzhao say:
"Your Majesty ordered me to assist the Northwest Army in rectifying the border defense, and to be involved in local government affairs."
"So for a long time in the future, I will travel back and forth between Beijing and Northwest China, and I will still have a lot of time to stay in Northwest China."
After Gu Xixi's momentary joy, she glared angrily, "Why didn't you tell me this earlier, it's so important!"
Mu Nanzhao smiled innocently, "I forgot, and suddenly remembered it."
"Liar!" Gu Xixi became more and more angry, "You just deliberately didn't tell me, because you want to see that I can't bear to leave you!"
"Big liar!"
With a bang, the door closed.
"Oh!" Mu Nanzhao had no chance to argue and shook his head helplessly.
Forget it, there is still a long time to come, I will think of other ways to coax her slowly.
Inside the house, Gu Xixi leaned against the door, listening to the footsteps outside going towards the backyard.
The corners of her mouth couldn't stop rising, and she finally laughed happily.
The site for the tea garden has been decided, and Gu Xixi and Lu Jing will go to the farm early the next morning.
Mu Nanzhao learned about this during breakfast and was about to speak, but was interrupted by Gu Xixi.
"You are not allowed to follow."
"Why?" Mu Nanzhao asked.
Gu Xixi had a good reason, "I'm afraid something might happen during the wheat harvest, so you have to stay at home and help me."
If his guess is correct, today's return trip will be the time for Gu Tiezhu to take action.
If Mu Nanzhao was brought along, how would that coward Gu Tiezhu dare to show up?
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