After ending her conversation with Lord Mu, Mu Chenshuang hurriedly left and returned to Tingzhu Courtyard.
Honghua and Linglong had already prepared the meal, waiting for Mu Chenshuang to take her seat.
Still thinking about Mu Chunxi, Mu Chenshuang picked up her chopsticks, but she ate the meal absentmindedly and without tasting it.
What exactly is Mu Chunxi going to do?
Just as Mu Chenshuang was racking her brains and frowning, Mu Chunxi was packing her bags in her room to leave.
She thought about it for two days in the mansion before she came up with this excuse.
Before leaving, Fu Junheng ordered her to stay in Kyoto. Mu Chunxi knew that, given Fu Junheng's consistent style, there were probably some of his men who stayed in Kyoto specifically to keep an eye on her.
Whether it's surveillance by Fu Junheng's men or orders from Feng Mozhan, she must treat them with caution.
She planned to use the excuse of staying at a temple in the mountains to disguise herself and sneak into Xiyue Kingdom to find out what Feng Mo Ran had told her to investigate.
After packing her bags, Mu Chunxi took out a map of the border between Xiyue Kingdom and Tianzhao Kingdom.
In the dim candlelight, she stared at the map with a serious expression, carefully calculating the distance she would travel and several possible places to stay that would be discreet.
Fu Junheng's caravan has now reached the territory of Xiyue Kingdom, but it will take at least another half a month to reach Shengjing.
Mu Chunxi marked several possible main roads and side roads, not knowing if she could make it in time.
The night was deep, and the evening wind howled through the branches of the trees.
The howling wind broke through the silence of the night, adding to the unease and fear in one's heart.
The next morning, Mu Chenshuang heard from Honghua that Mu Chunxi had left the Marquis's residence early in the morning by carriage.
While combing Mu Chenshuang's hair, Linglong asked with a puzzled look, "Why is the Second Miss in such a hurry? Did she leave before dawn?"
“Who says otherwise? Even if it’s to show your sincerity in worshipping Buddha, there’s no need to go to such an exaggeration,” Honghua said as she opened the carved cabinet to get clothes for Mu Chenshuang. “If you didn’t know better, you’d think she was going to collect a debt!”
"Collecting debts?" Mu Chenshuang's eyes widened, and she repeated the two words in a low voice.
It must be said that the words "safflower" really gave Mu Chenshuang some inspiration.
Although Mu Chunxi's unusual behavior could not be explained as a debt collection, it was definitely because she was chasing after something or someone.
Who is she going to pursue?
Mu Chenshuang, who was holding the jade pendant left by Fu Junheng, was stunned. Her gaze subconsciously fell on the jade pendant, which had been touched and was now warm.
Is she going to pursue Fu Junheng?
But that doesn't make sense, does it?
Mu Chenshuang frowned slightly, still unable to figure out Mu Chunxi's sudden commotion.
In the cool morning light, Mu Chenshuang's already fair skin appeared even whiter, almost dazzling.
Linglong narrowed her eyes slightly, stood on the other side of the bronze mirror, and then opened her eyes wide to carefully select jewelry for Mu Chenshuang to wear today.
"Today I must go to the palace to see the Empress Dowager," Mu Chenshuang reminded Linglong, snapping out of her reverie.
Linglong immediately understood and selected some exquisite and simple yet not complicated headdresses and earrings.
Honghua helped her change into a lake-blue ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and put a gold-inlaid jade kesi (a type of silk bracelet) on her wrist.
"Miss, even the fairies in heaven are probably not as beautiful as you." Looking at the graceful and charming Mu Chenshuang in front of her, Honghua couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of her heart.
"Shut your drool." Linglong couldn't help but tease her when she saw her staring so intently, but she couldn't help but stare at Mu Chenshuang for a while longer, and she wholeheartedly agreed with her words.
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