The next morning, as soon as Mu Yan had finished his makeup, the old lady sent Shou'er to pass the word, saying that Xue Huashang had taken a carriage to pick up Mu Yan in person to go to the Jokhang Temple outside the city.

Mu Yan looked surprised.

She originally planned to pack up and go to the Pingyang Marquis Mansion to wait for Xue Huasheng, but she didn't expect Xue Huashang to arrive first.

This is the first time Xue Huashang has come to the Mu family, and her arrival naturally alarmed the people up and down the Mu family.

By the time Mu Yan arrived at De'an Garden, the old lady's room was already full of people.

The eldest lady led Mu Qing to stand beside the old lady and waited, the second wife Qiu and the third wife Wu stood side by side, and Mu Wan and Mu Hui stood beside her.

The rest of the aunts all stood under the window.

And Xue Huashang sat opposite the old lady.

With such a stirring up of teachers, Xue Huashang was somewhat uncomfortable.

When Mu Yan entered, he happened to hear the old lady asking Xue Huashang about Xue Guifei's birthday next month.

Seeing Mu Yan coming in, the third wife, Wu, immediately said to Xue Huasheng attentively, "Miss Xue, Miss Yan is here." ”

The third wife, Wu, was born in Jiangnan, and her father was the Jiangnan superintendent of the fifth grade. In her previous life, Mu Yan was slapped by her for breaking a colorful glass cup, so Mu Yan did not have a very good impression of her.

Similarly, Mu Qing and Mu Wan's eyes were also very unkind.

Mu Yan pinched the fingers in his sleeve, and respectfully stepped forward to salute the old lady, the ladies and Xue Huasheng.

Xue Huashang seemed very happy to see her, the corners of her mouth curled slightly, and she said softly, "Am I coming early?" ”

Mu Yan was a little embarrassed in his heart, and said with a crimson face, "No, it's me late." ”

Because Xue Huashang was there, the old lady also gave Mu Yan a lot of face, and said softly, "Miss Xue has been here for a while. And he said, "I have had breakfast prepared, so you will all have breakfast with me today." ”

Xue Huashang refused, "Thank you for the old lady's dinner, but I originally planned to take Mu Yan to Jokhang Temple to eat vegetarian food today......"

She smiled politely.

The old lady nodded, and said with a warm smile, "Whether it's good or not, the vegetarian food in the Jokhang Temple is notoriously good." ”

Xue Huashang chuckled, "Thank you for your understanding." He asked, "Well...... Can I take Mu Yan with me? He explained, "I'm afraid it's going too late and it's going to be hot." ”

Mu Qing listened to this and hurriedly straightened his mouth, and quietly pushed the old lady's shoulder.

The old lady nodded with a smile and said, "Your girl's family has more fun, so it's better to let Qing'er, Wan'er, and Hui'er also accompany you!" You can also have multiple companions on the road. ”

Mu Qing raised the corners of his mouth and smiled with satisfaction.

After returning from the Pingyang Hou Mansion yesterday, she has been unbalanced in her heart, and now the old lady asked her to go with her, and her heart is a little more comfortable.

Mu Yan didn't speak, can Mu Qing and Mu Wan go, she believes that Xue Huashang must have her own plans in her heart.

Xue Huashang looked at Mu Wan and Mu Qing lightly, and their eyes were full of expectation.

As long as you can mix well with Xue Huasheng, if you want to get close to the sons of the Xue family in the future, is it still difficult?

Moreover, even if it is not for the son of the Xue family, with a lady like Xue Huashang as a friend, if you want to marry a noble family in the future, you can add a lot of points.

The old lady and several ladies were also looking forward to it.

Xue Huashang hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded, "Okay, then let's go together." ”

Mu Qing's face suddenly lit up.

The eldest lady urged in a low voice, "Why don't you go and clean up ...... yet"

Mu Qing looked overjoyed, answered, and said goodbye to Xue Huasheng, and then took Mu Wan and the others to clean up and dress up with joy.

Xue Huashang politely said to the old lady, "I came to your mansion so early to disturb you, delaying your old meal, why don't you let Mu Yan accompany me to the courtyard for a walk?" ”

The old lady did not refuse, and at the same time told Mu Yan, "Miss Xue is a distinguished guest, and she is a good hospitality." ”

Mu Yan respectfully agreed.

In the complicated eyes of the wives, Mu Yan accompanied Xue Huashang out of De'an Garden.

The two walked side by side in the garden.

These days, the flowers have fallen a lot, and the garden has a sense of depression.

Mu Yan still couldn't understand why Xue Huashang wanted Qingyan to talk to her, she wanted to ask, but she couldn't think of how to speak without being misunderstood by Xue Huasheng.

Besides, Mother Zhu is also there, and there are some things she can't say more, otherwise it will definitely reach the ears of the eldest lady, and it will be unfavorable to her when the time comes.

The two of them laughed and laughed through the flowers, and the conversation was just some common words.

"Miss, further along, there is a bamboo forest...... Mu Yan pointed ahead, and introduced with a smile, "There is an octagonal pavilion in the bamboo forest, do you want to go and see it?" ”

Xue Huashang immediately agreed, "It just so happens that I'm also tired, so it's good to go and sit in the pavilion." ”

The two of them walked all the way down the quiet stone path.

Everywhere the wind passed, the bamboo leaves rustled, Xue Huashang was in a good mood, and said with the corners of his mouth bent, "It's better to come out for a walk, it's really too boring to be confined in the house every day." ”

Mu Yan smiled.

The two went all the way to the pavilion, and who knew that someone was already sitting in the pavilion reading a book.

When Mu Yan saw that person, the whole person was stunned, like a scorching thunder on a sunny day, and she was at a loss for what to do.

The man sat on a stone bench in a brocade dress, holding a book in his hand and looking at it without squinting, and the speckled shadow fell on his cheek, making his face more clear and handsome, as beautiful as a splashed ink landscape painting.

Peach Green Turnip and Mother Bamboo had already curtsied and called, "Uncle......"

The person sitting and reading in the pavilion was Mu Chaoyang, and Datong was leisurely nibbling on dates on the side.

Seeing Mu Yan and Xue Huasheng, Datong smiled and put down the porcelain plate containing dates, and made a thousand calls, "Miss Yan." At the same time, his eyes looked at Xue Huasheng, not knowing what to call.

Xue Huashang wanted to turn around and leave, but it was too late, so she had to hold Mu Yan's hand and ask softly, "Who is he?" ”

Mu Chaoyang didn't seem to expect to meet Mu Yan here, a trace of embarrassment flashed in his eyes, but he quickly calmed down, got up and asked with a chuckle, "Are you feeling better?" Wounds...... Does the wound still hurt? ”

Ducking around still couldn't get away from him.

Mu Yan had mixed feelings in his heart, and he couldn't say it.

In order not to let Xue Huashang see the clues, she tried her best to suppress her feelings, politely greeted Mu Chaoyang slightly, lowered her eyes and said lightly, "Uncle Lao is concerned, I'm already fine." ”

Mu Yan's words were polite, but he was a little alienated.

In fact, when Mu Yan and Mu Chaoyang were children, they had a good time.

Now that I'm older, I'm embarrassed because of the marriage contract.

Mu Chaoyang coughed dryly with his hands together, as if he didn't know what to say, and only after a long time did he look at Xue Huashang and said, "Who is this?" ”