Mu Tianning was stunned, and hurriedly waved his hand and said:

"No, no, don't misunderstand, it's Tianning who thinks it's too lonely to eat alone, and that's how it was when he was in his own house, and now that he has come to his brother's house, he naturally doesn't want to do it anymore, so he came to bother his brother."

Mu Jiuxiao pondered for a moment before he said:

"Let's use it together."

"Yes, thank you, brother."

After Mu Tianning finished speaking, he glanced at Lin Ling'er again.

Lin Ling'er thought to herself, this is really a child, taking advantage of the fact that the grandmother who was serving the food didn't notice her, she made a grimace at Mu Tianning, causing Mu Tianning to bow her head and snicker.

The breakfast was quite peaceful, and Mu Tianning was not reluctant to leave after that, so he shuttled back and forth among the rows of bookshelves in the study, looking for some books he liked to read, and Lin Ling'er served tea to the two.

These days, Mu Jiuxiao has been recuperating in the mansion, except for dealing with some daily affairs in Wani, all borders are relatively safe, and the scene of peace in the world makes him look much more leisurely than before.

Lin Ling'er was a little puzzled, didn't she say that spies have been frequent recently, and some even mixed into the palace? But except for seeing that Chongxiao Pavilion has strengthened its guards, the rest of the mansion seems to be no different from usual, right?

This feeling is as if the spy is just coming for Chongxiao Pavilion, or in the entire Hades Mansion, Mu Jiuxiao only cares about Yun Qi City the most, and is afraid that she will be disturbed unnecessarily, so he strictly protects her.

Cut, I really feel sorry for the princess!

At this time, Mu Jiuxiao sat behind the bookcase and read the book seriously, while she stood at the end of the bookcase, ready to call at any time, Mu Tianning seemed to be a little impetuous, still walking around, poking his head out of those bookshelves from time to time to look at her, and then at Mu Jiuxiao, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a while, Mu Tianning finally came out of the bookshelf and asked Mu Jiuxiao:

"Brother Yi, don't you need to go to court today?"

Mu Jiuxiao didn't raise his eyelids, as if he hadn't heard his words, still looking at the book in his hand.

Mu Tianning's eyes rolled, and he asked again:

"Brother Yi, don't you need to visit the princess today?"

As soon as the words fell, Mu Jiuxiao suddenly closed the book in his hand, threw it in front of Mu Tianning, and said lightly:

"Take this military book and read it through, and the king of Japan will test you in a few days."

Mu Tianning was dumbfounded:

"Book of War?"

He glanced at the not-so-thick book that had been thrown in front of him, silently picked it up and flipped through it, and muttered,

"I don't have to lead soldiers to fight, what kind of military books do I read......"

"Have you forgotten what you told your brother yesterday?"

Mu Jiuxiao's tone suddenly became cold, with full deterrence, which made people's hearts tremble.

Mu Tianning lowered his head:

"I didn't forget."

"Why don't you go soon?"

Mu Jiuxiao reprimanded in a low voice.

"Oh, yes, brother."

Mu Tianning took the book and walked out of Jingren dejectedly, and before leaving, he didn't forget to glance at Lin Ling'er, his eyes were full of resentment.

Lin Ling'er shook her head at him to show sympathy, thinking that when she was in school, the biggest headache was studying, and she was sleepy when she saw the words, if she was asked to read such a thick book, she would definitely fall asleep without reading ten words.

Mu Tianning took the book back to Xiangfeng Residence, threw the book on the bookcase, and walked into the inner room and fell on the bed.

Ah Yin and Chunyu glanced at each other, not knowing what was going on, Chunyu did not move, and Ah Yin followed.

Ayin is a scholar who grew up with him since he was a child, about the same age as him, and has always been by his side, at this time, seeing his listless appearance, he couldn't help asking:

"What's the matter, young master, didn't you go to the prince to eat, why did you come back like this?"

Mu Tianning just closed his eyes and shook his head, without saying a word.

Ayin smiled slyly and said:

"Oh, the slave just knew, didn't you see Ling'er, so you are so unenergetic?"

Mu Tianning sat up suddenly, and said hurriedly:

"Ayin, how busy did you say that my brother used to be, and the days that he could come to see me were only a few days in a year, and every day he was either busy with official business or training and fighting, and now he just came back from a little injury, so he was so idle? It's just that I don't go to the palace to go to court, and I don't even go to visit the princess, so I stay in the study so honestly that Ling'er has to wait there, and it's hard for me to talk to her! ”

Ayin immediately laughed:

"Oh, no wonder it's so unenergetic, it turns out that it's because of Ling'er."

Mu Tianning did not follow Ayin's words, but continued:

"Not only that, but my brother also asked me to read some military books, and I will be tested in a few days, you said that I don't have to go to the battlefield, why should I read military books?"

Ayin walked over and picked up the book of soldiers, flipped through it, and said:

"This military book is very good, even if you don't go to the battlefield, it doesn't hurt to read it."

Ayin has been by Mu Tianning's side since he was a child, and every time Mu Jiuxiao came to teach Mu Tianning something, he followed it with his ears and eyes, and over time, he also had his own knowledge and insight.

Mu Tianning fell down again, and said irritably:

"But where do I have the heart to read the military book now, as soon as I close my eyes, all I see is Ling'er's smiling face, I just want to talk to her now, take a walk, but this doesn't work, it's really annoying!"

Ayin put down the book and walked to the side of the bed, and persuaded:

"Young master, didn't Ling'er say it, the coming days are long, you still have to live in the Hades Mansion for a few days, there is a good saying, if the love between the two is long, how can it be in the morning and twilight? There will always be a chance. What's more, have you forgotten what the prince told you yesterday, presumably the prince let you read such a military book, and it also has its intention, maybe the prince will reuse you in the future and lead you to the battlefield! ”

"Isn't it even more difficult to see the bell on the battlefield?"

"Young master, you can't just pretend to be Ling'er in your heart, a good man is ambitious in all directions and the world, if you want Ling'er to like you, you have to have real skills, right? Men have to make a career before starting a family, right? Could it be that you still want to live your life in the name of the righteous brother of Hades? ”

Ayin's words were very effective, Mu Tianning opened his eyes, looked at the ceiling in a daze for a few seconds, sat up suddenly, looked at Ayin and said:

"Ayin, you're right, I have to become stronger, become a real man, make contributions, and then marry Ling'er home!"

Ayin smiled:

"Young master, you can think like this, it's really not in vain that the prince's mind is in vain."

As he spoke, he handed the book of war to Mu Tianning's hand,

"You watch first, and the slave will go and make you tea."

Ah Yin was about to go out as he spoke, but was stopped by the spring rain and said:

"I'd better go."

Chunyu lowered her eyes, there was no expression on her face, in fact, she was already crying in her heart.

From yesterday to the conversation just now, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Mu Tianning is in love with Lin Ling'er, she is not jealous, but sad and lost.

The person she has always had a crush on was originally a clean blank sheet of paper, which gave her a glimmer of hope, even if she knew how slim that hope was.

But now, he has made it so obvious that he likes Ling'er, her hopes are basically shattered, she can't do anything but be sad, that person is Ling'er, she has no right to be jealous, Ling'er's difference is beyond her reach.

With red eyes, he turned around and walked to the door, just opened the door, but saw Shangguan Qingqing and Chunxiao standing at the door, Chunxiao was raising his hand to knock on the door.

"Slave maid to Miss Shangguan to say goodbye."

Chunyu was stunned for a moment, and then lowered his eyes.

Shangguan Qingqing glanced inside and asked:

"Is Young Master Tianning here?"

Chunyu hurriedly dodged out of the way and said:

"Young Master Tianning is reading a book, Miss Shangguan, please come in, and the slave will go and make tea for you."

"Go ahead."

Shangguan responded lightly, and then stepped into the threshold.

"Yo, did you work so hard early in the morning?"

She said with a smile as she walked inside.

Hearing her voice, Mu Tianning walked out of the inner room, recalling the moment when she put on her cloak yesterday, her heart suddenly increased a little warmth, and she was also a lot more intimate with Shangguan Qingqing.

"Sister Qingqing, please take a seat."

He greeted, but his expression froze when he saw Chunxiao, he still remembered that Chunxiao was disrespectful to Ling'er yesterday, so he didn't have a good face.

Chunxiao was also a little afraid of him, so she lowered her head and didn't dare to look at him.

The two sat down, and Mu Tianning asked:

"Why did Sister Qingqing come to see me so early, is there something?"

Shangguan Qingqing looked around at the furnishings of Xiangfeng Residence, looking very casual, and finally said quietly:

"It's nothing, when you first came to Hades' Mansion, my sister was afraid that you would be bored and lonely, so she came to accompany you."

"What a good sister for me!"

Mu Tianning said with a smile.

Shangguan Qingqing held a handkerchief in his hand, gently put it on the back of Mu Tianning's hand, and said softly:

"That's natural, you are the prince's righteous brother, that is, my own brother, you also know that I have no brothers and sisters, I wish I had a good brother like you."

Mu Tianning's greatest desire was family affection, and when he heard that Shangguan Qingqing did not dislike him, a person of unknown origin, he couldn't help but hold her hand and said happily:

"My sister and I want to go together, are we considered to have a heart?"

Shangguan Qingqing pursed his lips and smiled, patted his hand, his movements were natural and intimate, like a good sister.

"By the way, I saw you having fun at lunch yesterday, why didn't you call those girls to accompany you today?"

Hearing her mention this, Mu Tianning's feelings fell inexplicably, and this slight change was seen by Shangguan Qingqing, and she continued,

"I see that Ling'er girl is very smart and clever, and there are many strange ideas, with her, she will not be lonely."

She directly mentioned Ling'er by name this time, the smile on Mu Tianning's face became smaller and smaller, Shangguan Qingqing raised his eyebrows and looked at him, and asked with concern,

"What's the matter, you don't seem to be happy when I mention Ling'er? Did that girl provoke you? ”

Mu Tianning hurriedly waved his hand, lest Ling'er be misunderstood, after all, she was just a maid.

"No, no, no, sister, don't guess."

Seeing Mu Tianning's nervous appearance, Shangguan Qingqing was even more sure of what he thought in his heart, and couldn't help but be inspired:

"What's the matter, if you have anything on your mind, you might as well tell your sister, in this palace, my sister can still speak."