Chang'an Ferry

After Li Shengye left, the emperor took care of the last few books, "Okay, go to my bedroom to see the fish you brought back."

"Uncle, are you really planning to keep him?" Mu Yanying went to support the emperor's arm.

"Yeah, you brought this back from so far away, kid, I have to keep an eye on it so that you don't mess around again anytime," the emperor said angrily.

"Uncle!" Mu Yanying drew a long voice.

The emperor smiled and said nothing, stretched out his other hand and led the empress to the Ziji Palace together.

It was already afternoon when he came out of the palace.

"My lord, it's Your Highness the Fourth Highness," said the attendant.

Mu Yanying lifted the curtain and looked at Li Shengye looking in her direction, obviously saying something, "I'll go there"

"Yes"

"Aye, you haven't gone back yet?" Mu Yanying ran over.

Li Shengye looked at the carriage not far away, "I have something to tell you"

"Oh" turned back to signal the attendant to go back first, "Let's go!"

After getting into the carriage, Mu Yanying asked, "Aye, what do you want?"

"What do you think of Father's proposal?" Li Shengye was very nervous, looking closely into Mu Yuying's eyes for fear of missing any of Mu Yingying's expressions.

"Ah! Uncle was just talking but didn't take it seriously." Although Mu Yanying felt that what uncle said was true at the time, she later thought that uncle would never do this, so she didn't take it seriously.

"Father really thinks so." Li Shengye could feel the firmness in the emperor's heart at that time. He really wanted to train a woman for Mu Yanying to be his wife in advance.

Mu Yanying felt that Li Shengye's reaction was too big, "Aye, do you want to get married by yourself, but my uncle didn't ask you, do you want me to tell my uncle?"

"No." Li Shengye looked out the window, restless in his heart.

"But, Aye, is this what you just said?" Mu Yanying asked.

"No..." Looking at Mu Yanying's face, Li Shengye suddenly didn't know what to say, should he just tell him that I like him and want to be with you!I'm afraid that not only will we not be able to be together, but we will also be unable to be friends! "Have you ever thought about what kind of person you will spend your life with in the future?"

"No" Mu Yanying really didn't think about it, one is that she is not in good health, it is better to marry late, and the other is that she has few contacts, so she never thought about it, "Then Aye?"

"I" Li Shengye looked at Mu Yanying "I like it"

"Oh." Mu Yanying nodded, "I want to find someone I like too."

"Then Ah Ying, have you ever thought about his gender?" Li Shengye's words stunned Mu Yanying!

"Aye, why do you ask that? No, you..." Mu Yanying looked at Li Shengye full of disbelief, Li Shengye looked at Mu Yanying's reaction and felt that the whole person fell into the boundless ice water.

"No! I'm just worried about you, because there are so many people like Jiangnan, I'm afraid you will come into contact with it." Li Shengye was a little embarrassed, and tried to find a reason.

"How is it possible!" Mu Yanying shook her head, "I will never like a man, Aye, don't act like this, uncle will break your leg!"

"Well, good" is like being drained of all strength.

Mu Yanying didn't understand why Li Shengye suddenly became quiet and couldn't say anything and just sit quietly.

"Master Mu, the General's Mansion is here," Xi Shun said outside.

"Well, okay." Mu Yuying straightened her clothes, "Aye, I'll go back first" and was about to go out. Li Shengye suddenly reached out and grabbed Mu Yingying's sleeve, "Aye, what do you want?"

"It's okay." After a long time, she withdrew her hand, turned her head to one side and did not speak. Mu Yanying got out of the carriage and watched the carriage gradually go away before going in.

"Really! Mother, second brother is really coming back?" Mu Yanying was very happy, "Big brother said that he might come back next year, but he didn't expect to come back this year!"

Jiang Ning was also very happy, and smiled for a while before saying, "But your second brother also said that he was going back to Shu before the year"

"Ah" Mu Yanying sat back again, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"It's okay, you can come back after your brother finishes his work." Jiang Ning stroked Mu Yanying's hair comfortingly, "But speaking of it, your brother should be back soon."

"Well, I'll pick up my brother then," Mu Yanying said.

"Ma'am" the two of them were talking about the housekeeper and ran in from outside, "Second Young Master is back!"

"Really" Mu Yanying and Jiang Ning glanced at each other in surprise and then ran out towards the gate.

"Second brother" Mu Dingyang was walking in, seeing Mu Yanying galloping towards him, he quickly stepped forward.

"What are you doing running so fast?" Mu Dingyang is a lot taller than a few years ago and easily hugged Mu Yingying. "Our family's Yingying is much stronger."

"Brother" and then saw the woman behind Mu Dingyang, "Brother, who is this girl?"

Mu Dingyang looked at Mu Yanying's eyes and patted his head, "What are you thinking about!"

"Hello, third son, I'm your maid." Then she looked at Mu Yanying with amazed eyes. "The third son is really good-looking. My lord has always told me how good-looking his younger brother is. Today I saw him and he really lived up to his reputation."

"My brother often tells you about me!" Mu Yanying's eyes suddenly became a little subtle. "Second brother, why don't you go back after finishing the marriage!"

Mu Dingyang's face was stern, "I think your skin is itchy, is it because no one took care of you!"

"I see who is going to take care of my son." Jiang Ning rushed over, and when he saw Mu Dingyang's eyes turned red.

"Mother" Mu Dingyang walked over and knelt down, "The child is not filial, so my mother is worried."

"Get up quickly, you are not filial to do things for the people! After driving for so long, are you tired or hungry?" Jiang Ning looked up and down, for fear of missing something.

"The child is not tired, I still have to enter the palace and give my majesty a job," Mu Dingyang said.

Jiang Ning nodded, "Alright, let's go! Mother is waiting for you to come back for dinner!"

"Okay" and then glanced at the girl following, "Mother, this is my maid, mother will arrange for her to rest first, I will be back soon"

"The servant has seen the lady"

"Well, okay, let's go!" Jiang Ning nodded, "What's your name?"

"Servant Miao A Cai, madam can call me A Cai," Miao A Cai said smartly.

"Um"

"Sister Ah Cai, have you been with your brother?" Mu Yanying just felt that Mu Dingyang treated this girl differently.

Miao Acai nodded, "I have been with your lord for three years. Your lord came to visit our village to see that I can speak barbarian language, so he kept me by his side!"

"Oh, is that sister a barbarian?" Mu Yanying called out more and more affectionately.

"No, my mother is, and my father is Han Chinese," Miao Acai said.

"That's it!" Mu Yanying nodded.

Jiang Ning watched the two talking together, and finally said, "Yingying, don't let Miss Miao go to rest, you have to ask later!" In fact, Jiang Ning is also very curious. It is also more reassuring.

"Oh, good." Mu Yanying nodded, "Sister Ah Cai, there is no maidservant in my second brother's yard, so let Aunt Qing go over and help with it."

"It's okay, I'll clean it up by myself soon." Miao Acai was secretly happy when she heard that there was no maidservant in Mu Dingyang's yard, but how could she ask Mu Yanying to arrange someone to help.

"Okay, Qingfeng, take Miss Miao there, and come back after Miss Miao gets familiar with it," Jiang Ning said.

"Yes"

"Thank you ma'am"

The butler asked the other servants to help move the luggage there, and Jiang Ning whispered when they were gone, "Yingying, you child, you just want your brother to marry a wife so much"

"Isn't your mother?" Mu Yanying's words made Jiang Ning laugh.

"Okay, I'll go to the kitchen and make some of your brother's favorite food," Jiang Ning said.

"Yeah." Mu Yanying nodded.

"My lord, should we go back to the courtyard first?" Qing Niang asked.

"Okay." Mu Yanying turned around and walked towards her yard.

After reading Mu Dingyang's memorial, Emperor Li Gu sighed, "Dingyang, you really don't want to come back?"

"Yes, things in Sichuan have just gotten on the right track, and I want to do better for him before leaving," Mu Dingyang said.

The emperor nodded, and walked to the window with his hands behind his back, "The people of Shu land have troubles every year, and a lot of energy is wasted on them every year. If you can handle them well, it will be beneficial to the country and the people." good thing"

"Yes, that's why I have the guts to ask to stay in Shu." Mu Dingyang kowtowed heavily. Since ancient times, in order to prevent the collusion of one party's officials, they have been transferred every six years. It is indeed a bit bold for Mu Dingyang to make this request. .

The emperor pondered for a while, "Alright, the land of Shu has always been a major concern of my Jin Dynasty. If you can handle it well, I will give you a great credit, but you have to give me some time and tell me how long you can do it."

"Three years" Mu Dingyang raised his head, "Please give me three years, Your Majesty, and I will definitely make some achievements!"

The emperor nodded. In the past few years, Mu Dingyang has traveled around in Sichuan and mediated many battles. The emperor also believes that if there are another three years, Mu Dingyang can make some achievements. "I promise you, but you have to promise too." I, you must be cautious in everything, don't make a big mistake by negligence for a while."

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, long live." Mu Dingyang kowtowed again.

The emperor waved his hand, "Okay, get up! How long do you plan to stay this time?"

"I'll go back after Mid-Autumn Festival," Mu Dingyang said.

"Alright, let's go back and get together with the family," said the emperor.

"Yes"

"By the way, you are not too young, if you have a suitable girl, you should get down to business quickly," the emperor ordered.

Mu Dingyang smiled, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will treat you to some sweets then."

"Okay, let me tell you in advance, I will prepare a red envelope for you," the emperor said gently like an elder.

When Mu Dingyang came back, Jiang Ning had already put the food on the table, "Dingyang is coming to eat soon."

"Second brother, sit down"

"My lord" Miao Acai was a little uncomfortable, because when I came here, I heard the old people in the village say that the nobles in the imperial city have a lot of rules, but just now they all made me sit, and I felt a little nervous.

Mu Dingyang looked at Miao Acai sitting and didn't say anything, "It's been a long time since I ate the food made by my mother, I miss it very much"

"If you miss it, eat more, mother will make it for you every day," Jiang Ning said happily.

"Mother is so kind to my second brother, she doesn't cook for me every day," Mu Yanying said sourly.

Jiang Ning laughed loudly, "You kid, you're still jealous, obviously you said that I was busy and wouldn't let me go"

"Hee hee, I was just kidding my mother!" Mu Yanying said quickly.

"Okay, let's eat. After eating, I have to visit the teacher in the afternoon." Mu Dingyang said and felt Miao Acai staring at him. "Acai, you have followed me for so long, so you can take a rest."

"Yes" Miao Acai ate with her head down, not speaking.

"If you're bored, you can go play with Yanying. Yanying is very familiar with the imperial city," Mu Dingyang said.

Miao Acai glanced at Mu Yanying and nodded, "Yes."

Jiang Ning was getting old and had to take a lunch break every noon, so Mu Yanying and Miao Acai came out together, "Third Young Master, what's so interesting about this imperial city?"

"There are a lot of food sold in those small alleys, which are delicious and cheap." This is the experience Mu Yanying gained from running around with Lin Chen since she was a child.

Miao Acai flicked her braid, "Then when shall we go?"

Mu Yanying looked curiously at the bell with Miao Acai's hair, "Sister Acai, you look so pretty"

"That's right, this is a specialty in our village, and every household can make it!" Miao Acai said proudly.

"Then will Sister A Cai do it too?" Mu Yanying asked.

Miao Acai's expression froze, "No, I asked the grandmother in the village to make this. By the way, I also made a set of clothes. Although it is a woman's dress, you must look good in it! It's a pity I left The headgear hadn't been finished yet, if you wear it together, you must be the most popular boy in our village."

"I don't wear it." However, Mu Yanying's eyes were still fixed on Miao Acai's headband, and she liked it very much.

Miao Acai touched the hair band, "You like this, I brought several for you?"

"Really" Mu Yanying asked before realizing that she seemed a little rude, and smiled embarrassingly.

"Okay, I'll get it right away, you wait" Miao A Cai left as soon as she said, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

After a while, Miao Acai came over with a small bundle, "Come on, you choose, which one do you like?"

Naturally, Mu Yanying couldn't really choose, so she took a colored ribbon with a bell sewn on the end, "That's it!"

"Well, this hair tie looks good and it makes noise when walking!" Miao Acai nodded, "Would you like to wear it for a try!"

"Okay! How do you wear this?" Mu Yanying asked.

Miao Acai was also polite, "I'll comb your hair"

"Miss Miao, let me come!" Qing Niang said out loud.

Only then did Miao Acai realize that this is not the adult she was serving, and quickly stepped aside, "Okay"

However, the weaving method of this belt is special. Qingniang tried several times but failed. Instead, she tore off a few strands of Mu Yanying's hair.

"Um"

Miao Acai took it, tied up her hair in a few strokes, and then took out a small headband from the bundle, "Young master has a lot of hair, it looks better if you wear one at the end of your hair!"

Mu Yanying couldn't see again, and touched her hand, "Aunt Qing, do you look good?"

"It's beautiful!" Aunt Qing nodded and said.