Chapter 42: Vigilance

Mu Yanyu, the prince of Anguo, did not see any gaffes at any time and place, and he was worshiped by ordinary people and ordinary people. Noble birth, noble status, talented, handsome face and known as Yulang, Mu Yanyu has a qiΔ“ that secular people want to have.

Since he was a child, he has never suffered setbacks, Xu has too much or because of An Guogong's cultivation, Mu Yanyu has no special people or things he wants to fight for.

When he was studying in Jiangnan, he only regarded Mo Yunyi as a cute, somewhat wise root, mostly a delicate and willful little girl, not that Mo Guanjie spoiled Ah Jiu too much, always with a small tail, he would not get acquainted with Ah Jiu, but even so, he was always very distant from Mo Yunyi.

Since when has it changed?

When he was reading or practicing calligraphy, Ah Jiu's shadow flashed in his mind from time to time, wanting to hear her softly call himself senior brother, or wanting to get news from her.

Mu Yanyu is an extremely intelligent and self-contained person, he is unwilling to accept such a change, especially after Ah Jiu is estranged from him and disdainful, he also redoubles his desire to forget the touch and return to normal.

It has been more than three months since Mo Yuyi returned to Beijing, and since he sent Ah Jiu Tianfeng post, he has not been in contact with Ah Jiu again, he left the imperial capital and went to his grandmother's side, hoping to calm his restless mind back.

Just a few days ago, the princess of the town country said a word to him, which made him suddenly cheerful and no longer reluctantly forget Ah Jiu.

'You can't avoid the love bell, the more you dodge and drift away, the more your heart will remember her. ’

Mu Yanyu returned to the imperial capital, imagining that after seeing Ah Jiu many times, he would find that Ah Jiu's unsatisfactory shortcomings would be discovered, and the emotion in his heart would probably dissipate with the wind. If he just imagined it, Ah Jiu was full of advantages, and of course he knew that he might sink deeper.

It doesn't hurt to sink deep. He, Mu Yanyu, the prince of Anguo, has no one who can't get it.

I didn't expect Ah Jiu to have a close relationship with King Lu Yan under the command of Jinyi Weibei Town, and he was commensurate with Uncle Lu, and he didn't expect to see Ah Jiu standing with others and smiling at others, his previous resistance seemed so funny, he couldn't wait to draw his sword and duel with the person who got Ah Jiu's smile.

Grandfather Mu Yi once said to his grandmother, the princess of the town, that it was love at first sight. Goodbye love. Three sights are set for life.

If it weren't for Mu Yi's affection for the eldest princess who was still the female king at the time, how could the best child of the family be robbed by the female king to the cottage without any resistance?

How many noble ladies did Mu Yi reject back then?

If he doesn't want to. No one else wants to pester him.

If he had hatred, he would not have helped Western Qin build a country and lay the foundation for Emperor Shenwu to dominate the world.

After meeting in Beihai, Mu Yanyu knew that he had planted it. So he used his family strength to help Mo Guanjie get out of the edict as soon as possible, and even entered the palace to Emperor Shenwu in person. His uncle interceded for Mo Guanjie.

He didn't know what Lu Tianyang had about Ah Jiu, but he instinctively regarded him as a rival in love.

You must not show mercy to your rivals, this sentence was taught by her grandmother, the princess of the town.

Therefore, he deliberately made a lot of noise, if Lu Tianyang stopped him. Mu Yanyu will prove to Ah Jiu and Mo Guanjie that King Lu Yan is by no means a good person, and he has ill intentions towards Ah Jiu.

With Mo Guanjie and Mrs. Jiang's pity for Ah Jiu. Mu Yanyu didn't believe that they were willing to marry their most precious daughter to a man who was much older than Ah Jiu, and he was also the notorious commander of the Jinyi Guard.

After Mu Yanyu made arrangements. King Lu Yan did not have any unusual obstruction, and he once wondered if King Lu Yan did not have any unusual thoughts about Ah Jiu...... No matter how Lu Tianyang is, he has not suffered a loss, Mo Guanjie will inevitably come out of the edict in three days at the latest, and in the future, Mo Guanjie's career will be fully supported by the eldest princess, plus his father-in-law's help, he will get better and better.

In this way, there is no longer any possibility for Lu Tianyang and Ah Jiu, there is too much difference in status and status, even if they want to meet, it is not easy.

After all, Lu Tianyang's reputation in the imperial capital is too bad, and Mo Guanjie is from a noble background, so he will not have a good impression of the commander of Jinyiwei.

QiΔ“ went step by step according to his plan, but he didn't expect that today he accompanied his cousin to Jialan Temple to offer incense, and he would actually bump into Ah Jiu.

Ah Jiu's surprised and curious gaze made him uncomfortable, and she moved farther and farther away from him.

"Second cousin."

Mu Yanyu was awakened by his cousin's voice, Lu Tianyang's dress today surprised him a lot, he couldn't see how the remaining half of Lu Tianyang's face was growing because of his beard, and after resting his beard, Lu Tianyang took away a little wildness, and a little more precious and handsome.

If King Lu Yan hadn't been disfigured, he would have been a handsome person.

Mu Yanyu frowned, always feeling that something was wrong, and Cousin Liu next to her spoke again, "Cousin knows her, my little sister is very clever and cute, look, she still winks at us." ”

After saying this, Cousin Liu's pretty face turned red, a little shy, she felt Ah Jiu's curiosity, the woman standing next to Yulang was destined to attract the envy and curiosity of many people, and she had already prepared for this.

Since she was born, her parents have been talking about Mu Yanyu in her ear, and she is a talented cousin who is destined to be famous all over the world.

Her aunt only gave birth to two sons, the second son Mu Yanyu is the same age as her, and the two families have the intention of marrying each other, not the princess of the town who said that when Mu Yanyu grows up, they will already be an unmarried couple who are married.

Even if Mu Yanyu was passed on to An Guogong, he grew up next to his aunt, and he called his aunt his mother.

Mu Yanyu is as cold as frost to any lady, and she stays away, only she is kind and pleasant, she is the most special.

"Let's go, I'll introduce her to you."

Mu Yanyu forcibly suppressed his anger, and he missed a move...... But if he loses this time, it doesn't mean that he will be defeated in the future, the prince of An Guo is not afraid of losing, and he does not lack grace and self-confidence.

Ah Jiu saw Mu Yanyu wave his hand gently, and the four young men with swords serving behind him stepped forward to block the crowded crowd, and after a while, chasing Yulang's lady, the woman was persuaded to leave, and the door of the lively Daxiong Treasure Hall was clean.

Mu Yanyu's demeanor was fluttering, and he walked in front of Ah Jiu, with a smile on his handsome face, and looked at her intently, "See you again." ”

"Hmm."

Ah Jiu nodded. also replied with a smile: "The prince also came to offer incense and pray for blessings?" ”

"Vows for Mother."

Mu Yanyu pointed to the pretty girl next to her, "My cousin, Liu Ningyan." She...... It's my teacher's daughter who studied in Jiangnan, Mo Yuyi. ”

"Miss Mo." Liu Ningyan preempted the blessing of the body, with thousands of demeanors, a noble demeanor, and an excellent upbringing.

An Guogong has always respected teachers. Although Liu Ningyan is wary of Ah Jiu. But it's not rude either.

After Ah Jiu returned the salute, he said: "I went to ask for a blessing, and I didn't dare to delay the prince and Miss Liu." ”

"If Sister Mo doesn't dislike it. Why don't you go together? ”

Liu Ningyan glanced at Mu Yanyu with disgust, and took the initiative to pull Ah Jiu's wrist, "Be with him." It's always stared at and not talked, and it's very boring. Whenever I do anything, he mostly stops it, and he says a lot of truths, so that I can't argue. I can only listen to my cousin. ”

Ah Jiu said with a smile: "Yulang's travel is attractive, and the prince cares about you." will take care of you. ”

"Go early and come back early." Lu Tianyang took the opportunity to say: "Don't run around." ”

Ah Jiu blinked, did Uncle Lu do it on purpose?! She just said that she would be taken care of if she cared. He took care of himself over there...... Liu Ningyan's gaze made Ah Jiu's heart swell with a hint of strangeness, and he hummed softly, turned around and entered the Daxiong Treasure Hall.

Liu Ningyan is no stranger to King Lu Yan, and the elders always talk about Lu Tianyang with a strong contempt and hostility.

King Lu Yan's reputation for cruelty and ruthlessness is very strong, I have never heard of him being kind to anyone, accommodating, today King Lu Yan is not wearing a python robe, dressed like a noble son, and is very friendly to Miss Mo, if it weren't for Ah Jiu being young, she would have doubted whether King Lu Yan was coaxing her sweetheart.

At this time, the person who wears the silver eagle mask and has an outstanding temperament, and is not weaker than his cousin, is really King Lu Yan?

Didn't someone else pretend to wear the mask that King Lu Yan often carried?

"Miss Mo, who is the person who is standing with you just now......" Liu Ningyan asked in a low voice, "Is it the commander of the Beizhen Fusi?" Don't blame me for talking too much, if it is Commander Lu, the change is too great, how can you stand with him? ”

"When I went out to worship the Buddha, when I escorted my father back to Beijing, I had to take care of Lord Lu, so I said a few more words, and I took the opportunity to ask him about the news of my father's imprisonment."

Ah Jiu knelt in front of the Buddha statue, clasped his hands together and held the lit spices, closed his eyes, and secretly prayed for blessings.

When will she be able to openly say to everyone that Lu Tianyang is her Uncle Lu?

Ah Jiu felt a little guilty about Uncle Lu, and there were a lot of things that troubled him, but she was too timid to admit the relationship between each other's elders and juniors, just because Uncle Lu had a bad reputation...... The more Ah Jiu thought about it, the more he despised himself.

Liu Ningyan has the same actions as Ah Jiu, concentrating on seeking blessings, judging from the affection in her eyebrows and eyes, she is more interested in marriage, and asks the Buddha to promote the relationship with her second cousin as soon as possible.

"Commander Lu is very calculating, and this son admires it."

"Awards, awards."

Lu Tianyang's momentum is not weaker than Yulang Mu Yanyu, because of his age and experience, his faint sharpness makes Mu Yanyu can't help but take a small step back.

Although Mu Yanyu reacted quickly, he was weak and forced to step forward, he would only appear angry, villainous behavior, adjust his affection, and said lightly: "Only this once, next time I will never give in again." ”

What answered him was Lu Tianyang's laughter, Lu Tianyang's cold gaze was like admiring a jade that had not yet been carved, which made Mu Yanyu extremely embarrassed.

"An Guogong's son is so naΓ―ve, does An Guogong know?"

"Does Commander Lu look down on this son?"

"The elders behind the prince are extremely noble, how dare they peep at you in the next little brocade guard."

Lu Tianyang's eyes were dark, and he pursed his lips, "Aren't you afraid that the county lord of Zhaohua will show the order arrow again and make me kneel on Chang'an Street?" ”

The implication is that in addition to the privilege that Emperor Shenwu specially gave to the eldest princess, Mu Yanyu is not his opponent at all, seeing that Mu Yanyu's complexion changed slightly, Lu Tianyang continued, "The noble prince of the world is loved by His Majesty, and he is really envious of the fatherless and motherless in the next heaven, but it is a pity that things in the world are ...... There is no foolproof, the biological mother is noble and humble, and she has no choice. The prince is reincarnated well, I can't envy it. ”

"Farewell."

After Lu Tianyang said a few words lightly, he turned away from the prince of An Guo.

In the confrontation, Mu Yanyu was completely at a disadvantage, both in terms of momentum and appearance, which made the prince of the world, who had always been smooth, more and more unconvinced. At the same time, he was more cautious about King Lu Yan.

Lu Tianyang stood at the door of the Daxiong Treasure Hall with his hands in his hands, and looked inside with deep eyes...... Although there was a row of praying women kneeling in front of the Buddha, he would only look at Ah Jiuyi intently.

Most of the pilgrims who came and went couldn't recognize the king of Hades, but they instinctively bypassed him, even the lady who was curious about him could only hide aside and secretly look at Qingjun and the arrogant Lu Tianyang.

This point Mu Yanyu can't compare to in any way, every time he travels. Acolytes are needed to separate the crowd.

Bang bang bang. Ah Jiu kowtowed three times in a regular manner, got up and glanced at Liu Ningyan, who was still praying, and turned to leave. They don't know each other well, and Miss Liu is not suitable to interrupt her when she prays.

When I went out, I ran into Uncle Lu again.

"Just drop by. I'll escort you back. ”

Lu Tianyang's eyes faded away from the coldness of being unapproachable, and he didn't ask Ah Jiu if he agreed. Directly and domineeringly made a decision, turned around and walked in front.

Ah Jiu's original guilt towards Uncle Lu was gone at this time, not because he knew that Uncle Lu was good for himself. She won't put up with men who are overbearing and make decisions on their own.

"Ah Jiu."

Mu Yanyu walked over and asked tentatively, "Otherwise, I'll escort you back?" ”

Lu Tianyang's footsteps paused slightly. With her back to Ah Jiu, you can hear her shallow voice, "Don't dare to bother the prince." Miss Liu is still inside, just let the prince escort her. ”

After she blessed her, she left quickly, and it didn't take long for her to follow Uncle Lu.

Mu Yanyu was stunned, the backs of one tall and one short were extremely harmonious, because of Ah Jiu's appearance, the haze on Lu Tianyang's body was cold, and the indifference of rejecting people thousands of miles away suddenly became much less, even if they were separated from each other by a distance, they did not talk.

"Cousin?"

Liu Ningyan stomped his feet beside Mu Yanyu, and said coquettishly: "I have a lot of wishes, naturally it will take a little longer, and worship the Buddha ......."

"Go home."

Mu Yanyu interrupted her absentmindedly, Liu Ningyan bit her lip, followed Mu Yanyu, wanted to ask several times, and saw her cousin's cold face, she couldn't raise her guts, and secretly encouraged herself, no, her cousin will not change her mind, she is the recognized wife of the Duke of Anguo in the Mu family.

*****

The carriage stopped at the gate of the Garan Temple, Ling Shan put down the small stool and prepared to help Ah Jiu get into the carriage, and lowered her eyebrows as if she didn't know Lord Lu.

Of course, she was also surprised by Lord Lu's changes, many people had persuaded her before, but Lord Lu still went his own way.

If Lord Lu only changes for Miss Nine, it proves that Lord Lu is already deep in the mud, and there is no difference between him and a man who is in love.

Pity...... Ling Shan's experience of reading thousands of sails can naturally see that Mo Ajiu and King Lu Yan are confused with each other, and I don't know how long it will take for Lord Lu to understand that he is not Miss Mo's uncle, and his love for Miss Mo is different from that of the elders and the younger generations.

"An Guogong's son and Miss Liu's childhood sweetheart......"

Before Ah Jiu got into the carriage, King Lu Yan still spoke, "The two families have had a tacit understanding with each other, if it wasn't for the princess of Zhenguo who insisted on letting the prince of Anguo choose his own wife, their marriage would have been determined a long time ago." ”

Without any personal inclination, he explained to Ah Jiu the relationship between Mu Yanyu and Liu Ningyan.

"Uncle Lu doesn't have to talk to me about this."

Ah Jiu said lightly: "The prince of Anguo has a valuable identity, so he will naturally match the famous Shuyuan." ”

Hearing this, he should have been happy, happy that his little niece would not be confused by the prince of An Guo and delay his lifelong happiness, but for some reason, he felt a little ashamed and didn't dare to face Ah Jiu's clear gaze.

He pretended to be fine, and looked around the temple as if he had been to it for the first time.

"Uncle Lu......" After Ah Jiu got into the carriage, he thought about it and opened the curtain when he came, "I am very grateful to Uncle Lu for his help, but are you looking too highly of me?" How could the brightest and shining star of the empire be obtained by ordinary women and laity? He is too far away from me, if Uncle Lu is his occasional curiosity, he doesn't have to worry about me. ”

Lu Tianyang clenched his fists, silly Ah Jiu, Mu Yanyu is by no means an occasional 'game curiosity' for you" If he is sincere...... How is Ah Jiu? ”

"Does Uncle Lu have a personal grudge with him?"

"Huh?!"

Lu Tianyang's eyes were a little more vigilant, "Why do you ask that?" ”

Ah Jiu smiled faintly, his expression was far more distant than Fang Cai, "I just thought of it suddenly, I have Uncle Lu's help today, and if I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay you." ”

The curtain fell lightly, and the carriage quickly left the temple.

He should have caught up. was blocked by Ah Jiu's unspeakable loss.

Did he say the wrong thing? Or did you do something wrong? Why did Ah Jiu change all of a sudden?

*****

"Miss Nine."

"It's fine."

Ah Jiu had been dull since he left the Garan Temple, his frowning brow seemed to fall into some kind of indescribable confusion and anger, and he chuckled at Ling Shan, "I'm really fine. ”

"Slave maid, I see that Lord Lu still cares about you."

"Hmm."

"Did you misunderstand Lord Lu's intentions?"

"There was no misunderstanding, I just suddenly figured it out."

Ah Jiu smiled self-deprecatingly, lowered his head and looked back at the evidence he could regenerate, and after a while. Ah Jiu said to himself: "Jinyiwei is really talented." ”

"Miss Nine?" Ling Shan shuddered in her heart.

"Uncle Lu really worked hard. Pity...... Fake can't be real. ”

Ah Jiu put the rice paper back away, slowly leaned back, and slowly closed his eyes. "You can't just rely on Uncle Lu for this matter."

Ling Shan didn't quite understand, what Miss Nine meant by falsifying evidence? But as long as it can be used, what is the difference between authenticity and fake? Why care about the authenticity of the evidence?

It's just that she didn't dare to say this. Talking too much, Miss Jiu may be smart enough to doubt her intentions and true identity. In addition to feeling a little sympathy for Lord Lu in her heart, Ling Shan wanted to see how Miss Nine made a decision.

*****

Mo Zhai, Mo Xinqing had just waited for the old lady to lie down and take a nap, and hammered her sore waist. Slowly drinking tea to moisten her throat, the old lady became more and more difficult to coax.

"Master."

Cui'er, who had been following her all the time, whispered a few words in her ear. The teacup in Mo Xinqing's hand was almost thrown to the ground, and her pretty face couldn't help but change. The same lowered voice: "The news is true? ”

"Yes, there's always been an eye out there."

Mo Xinqing stood up suddenly, took two steps, then stopped, took a deep breath, calm down, must calm down.

If she messes up because of Mo Yunyi, won't she live up to the cultivation she has been able to endure all these years?

"Where is the second sister?"

"The second lady is in the boudoir and hasn't gone out."

Mo Xinqing secretly rejoiced, picked out two novel patterns, and got up to find Mo Xinlan, originally she wanted to send a message to Aunt Zhou, but she was afraid that Aunt Zhou's expression would change again so that Mo Yunyi and Jiang could see the clues, and Aunt Zhou's 'innocent' appearance could win the trust of others.

After returning home, Ah Jiu was as tired as ever by Jiang's side, pestering Jiang's coquettishness.

Although Jiang's face was helpless, his eyes were full of joy.

After Ah Jiu learned the inside story of the year, he was dissatisfied with his father's deception of the Jiang family, and the more filial piety his mother's thoughts became.

The mother and daughter were laughing and talking, and someone at the door replied, "Madam, the second lady asked someone to pass the word, she is going to visit the Grandpa Guo in the Fuguo Mansion." ”

Ah Jiu got out of Jiang's arms, although the second sister has always respected Jiang, but rarely comes to Jiang's side, Mo Xinlan's original daughter-in-law instinct still doesn't like to get close to Jiang, but usually, she wants to go out and go out, this time she came to send a letter to Jiang, which is strange.

Jiang Shi frowned and was puzzled, and Ah Jiu asked, "Is there only a second sister?" ”

"It is said that the eighth miss will also go to the Fuguo Mansion with the second miss."

Sure enough, Ah Jiu suddenly became enlightened, although the eighth sister did not go out, but she knew the affairs of the world, after her mother took over the affairs, she rectified the slaves and maids in the mansion, and still couldn't stop Mo Xinqing from getting news from outside the mansion, which shows that Mo Xinqing has many means, and she does not rely on the auxiliary prince behind her.

"Your second sister is afraid that she just wants me to keep her and doesn't allow her to go out."

Jiang Shi said lightly: "She doesn't want to offend Sister Qing and let me be a villain." ”

Ah Jiu said curtly: "Then let them go." ”

"Hey, why don't you help Sister Lan speak today?"

Jiang's teasing gaze made Ah Jiu's cheeks flush, and he flew into Jiang's arms, "I'm the closest to my mother." ”

"Abrasive little girl."

Jiang Shi pushed Ah Jiu with a gesture, but acquiesced to Ah Jiu wrapping her tighter, and raised his voice to order the maid outside the door, "Sister Lan can go to the Fuguo Mansion, as for the eight girls...... I happened to have something to tell her to do, but I can't force Sister Qing'er, she will come over if she wants, and I don't blame her for going out with Sister Lan. ”

"Yes, ma'am."

The maid replied.

"My mother is still soft-hearted." Ah Jiu said softly, "Otherwise, you won't help the second sister." ”

"If you can help, you can help."

Jiang Shi touched Ah Jiu's forehead, his tone was complicated, and there was an indescribable helplessness: "I'm not afraid that outsiders will say that I treat my concubine Sister Qing badly, if your second sister doesn't want Sister Qing to follow, even if you come to talk to me, I will detain Sister Qing'er, but she just uses to ask for instructions...... She sometimes blames me for not loving her, she is also wary of me, distant, calculating, I have Ah Jiu you need to take care of, where is the extra effort to influence her? Even if I treat her well, she may not listen. ”

Sometimes, it's not that the stepmother doesn't want to be close to the original daughter, but that the original daughter may not be sincere to the stepmother.

*****

"Eighth sister, what do you see?" Mo Xinlan was a little embarrassed, "Why don't I go and talk to my mother again?" ”

Mo Xinqing shook her head with a smile: "Since my mother has something to tell me, I will go to see my grandmother and aunts another day." ”

Mo Xinlan went out in the carriage alone, a faint smile on her lips, it turned out that using others to achieve the purpose was so enjoyable.

ps continue to ask for pink tickets, ask for pink tickets. (To be continued)