C50 (1/2)

”Xiao Tong, aren't you going to help your Young Master?” Chun Yi pointed in the direction of the main house, indicating that he should take a look.

”Ah, there's no need. My young master probably ate too much! ”Don't worry, with young master Mu and second cousin young master watching, my young master won't be able to do that!”

Xiao Tong sneaked a glance at Yang Zixuan who was blocked, and instantly responded to the feeling of spring in his heart. He was very pleased, but fortunately, he had helped to achieve it, if both of them were blocked, Zuo Ren might not be able to do anything to Yang Zixuan, but he could still fix him, such as using methods to make it so that he could not see the feeling of spring in his body, and so on.

Ever since that day, Mu Jinzhi became even more wary of Yang Zixuan, afraid that he would secretly climb over the wall or climb out the window to look for Mu Rousang. He kept a close eye on him, and even Yang Zixuan had to call for people to guard the entrance of the latrine openly, afraid that would not be able to resist and do something rude to him.

Mu Rousang had also calmed down after being persuaded by the Aunt Liu, and was happy to stay at home everyday as well. She busied herself with embroidering big red wedding clothes everyday, and because of the matter of plowing spring, she no longer needed to be early, and with wealth looking for old ways to arrange things, she also became a serious, woman. She didn't leave her home until the gate was closed, and instead brought the lass along to settle things every day.

Because the marriage was already decided, Mu Jinzhi was no longer worried about being chosen as a daughter, so wherever Mu Jinzhi and Zuo Ren went, they would bring Yang Zixuan along. Fortunately, the three of them were busy with the matters of the small mountain village's lichen, and did not bother Mu Rousang at all.

Another ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Because Mu Rousang's family received too many wedding cakes, they sent Yan Mo to send the rest of the wedding cakes to the poor families nearby. However, they did not expect to return back with such a shocking event.

”Young Master, your servant has returned!” Yan Mo and the other two did not come back until it was night time. They were sitting in front of a small bamboo table by the fence, brewing tea and matching couplets.

Mu Jinzhi carried a cup of tea and passed it to him. ”Shi Shu made two extra cups just now.

Yan Mo took the tea and was not in a hurry to drink it. Seeing his anxious expression, he asked: Is there something wrong?

”To reply young master, this servant just heard it on the way back. A few of my fellow students were beaten with smacks on their way back to study, but they have already disappeared.”

”What?” Mu Jinzhi's face changed, and he suddenly stood up.

”Quickly tell me what's going on!”

Yan Mo knew that he had slept with those people since he was young, so he said: ”Young Master, the families that have lost their students have already sent people to report, saying that they were captured when they were just about to reach the treasury.”

Ever since Mu Jinzhi planned to delay the marriage, the village's primary schools would do the same. Every time the two of them got married, they would use them as a shield to see why their teacher liked them, and why they were always loved by their teacher. This was reasonable, since they were not married yet, so they all shut their mouths, and after being late, the family would have more than just this son.

”Jin Zhi, you don't have to worry. According to the current situation, the officials should have arrived at the residence.” Yang Zixuan pondered for a moment and knew what was going on.

Mu Jinzhi also felt that he was overthinking it, and thought in his heart: I can't do things like this in the future, I should not act in such a manner.

”Go to those families and ask around again. See if there are any new news. Although it is possible that someone might have taken her away to be the groom, you still have to be careful. I'm afraid that if by any chance …”

Yan Mo quickly said: ”Young Master, you just need to be at ease. Those little bookkeepers all have letters on them saying that the few students have been dragged by the husband.”

Speaking till here, his heart was thumping, he was afraid that he would also be pulled to be the bridegroom, if it was not mutual love, if he was missing an arm, a leg or a pockmarked face, he, Yan Mo, would not be able to take it.

”Hibiscus, we should stay at home for the time being. The officials should be coming to the small mountain village soon.”

Mu Jinzhi thought about it, and that made sense, since then the Mu Family had closed their doors and only entertained themselves at home, even the matter of the lichen was pushed back, but luckily the lichen had already been bought and placed in everyone's name, so there was no need to worry.

A few days later, due to the marriage, as well as the fact that Yang Zixuan was temporarily staying in her house, Mu Rousang was not as free as she was in the past to walk around.

”Lady, I've found the few students who were beaten up by others in our village!” A cheerful spring voice came from outside the door.

Chun Yan was helping Mu Rousang with the needlework when he heard this. His hands trembled as he smiled and said: ”Miss, Chun Yi probably went back to the village to listen to people talk.”