Chapter 1195: Dont bother me, dont come find me (1/2)

Mu Linger never expected Gu Beiyue to call her “lass!” She couldn’t react beyond thinking that Gu Beiyue’s tone of voice and smiling face was different than usual! Inexplicably, Mu Linger felt that he’d suddenly grown much more intimate. After all, his usual gentleness and elegance gave him a sense of aloofness from other people.

If her brother-in-law was someone who kept people 1,000 li away and scared people off from approaching them, then Gu Beiyue was someone who made a great fist impression but left one feeling cold after extended interactions. Even after knowing him all this time (and knowing him well), she still felt like she only understood a tiny part of him.

Mu Linger couldn’t help growing curious. Would Gu Beiyue truly grow closer to that Eldest Miss Qin? After careful thought, she only felt the idea was hilarious. He’s about to marry, so of course he likes her. If that’s the case, then it’s a give they’ll grow closer.

If not for Mu Linger’s big mouth, Ning Cheng would never have known about Gu Beiyue’s wedding. He looked at him in astonishment and asked, “You’re getting married?”

“Mm, pretty soon. You have to show up at Medical City then to drink a cup of wedding wine,” Gu Beiyue grinned before walking off, unwilling to say any more.

Ning Cheng and Mu Linge stared after him with the same thought in their minds: Gu Beiyue is someone...really difficult to understand!

“Miss Linger, did you need me for something?” Ning Cheng asked next.

Mu Linger glanced back and forth until Ning Cheng invited her into his tent. But she remained hesitant and even melancholy inside.

“How about you think it over before coming back again?” Ning Cheng asked.

“No no, I just want to ask you...ask you something,” Mu Linger was conflicted. After some hesitation, she finally blurted out, “Where’s Jin Zi?”

Ning Cheng wasn’t surprised that Mu Linger was asking about Jin Zi, but he didn’t expect her to have this attitude. She was always open and forthright and said whatever was on her mind. She didn’t even hide the fact that she chased Gu Qishao all around the world. Whenever anyone asked if she liked the man, she’d admit it outright.

But to ask after Jin Zi’s whereabouts, she’d stammered and wavered until finally spitting it out. Was she shy or just feeling guilty?

Ning Cheng studied her before replying, “What are you looking for Jin Zi for?”

Mu Linger’s heart was a mess. She didn’t felt shy or guilty, but she suddenly grew embarrassed under his gaze. “I’m looking for him...because there’s business,” she replied.

“What business? Is it very important?” Ning Cheng asked.

Mu Linger paused, then blurted, “It’s not that important. Sorry for disturbing your this late, I’m leaving.”

Ning Cheng’s eyes sharpened before he said loudly, “I’ve already given the indenture agreement to Jin Zi. After getting it, he left and I haven’t seen him then. He probably went back to Wintercrow Country and will never show up again.”

“He’s free?” Mu Linger halted her steps.

“He burned up the indenture agreement in my tent over three months ago,” Ning Cheng’s voice continued to boom loudly as if he was doing it on purpose.

“So he already went back…” Mu Linger muttered to herself. Suddenly, her eyes brightened as she turned to laugh at Ning Cheng. “That’s great! Then I’m free too!”

She’s free too?

While Ning Cheng was puzzling over this, Mu Linger had already ran out of the tent. She stopped at the doorway to holler back, “Great General Ning, I’ll be leaving in a bit. I’m going back to find my big sister!”

Leaving in a bit? Overnight? Is she in that much of a rush? Ning Cheng’s lips twitched.

As he expected, Jin Zi appeared at the entrance as soon as Mu Linger was gone. He pushed Ning Cheng back inside and snapped, “Ning Cheng, who told you I went to Wintercrow Country? Who told you I was never coming back?”

Ning Cheng’s words just then were done to incite Jin Zi into showing himself. He thought the man had headed for Wintercrow Country as well, but since he never got any letters, he knew Jin Zi still had to be nearby.

“It was a misunderstanding. You could go explain yourself? She’s not leaving until a little later,” Ning Cheng replied.

“It’s none of your business what happens between us!” Jin Zi fumed.

Ning Cheng couldn’t even relax so much in front of Gu Beiyue. Jin Zi was probably the only person he could say whatever he wanted to. Withdrawing his smile, he said, “Jin Zi, I lured you out because I need to discuss something with you. The matters at Northern Li are just about finished. Are you coming with me to Yunning? I’ll leave in a few days.”

Ning Cheng was afraid Jin Zi would reject him and was ready to coax him to think it over a few days. But Jin Zi actually nodded without thinking. “Going. I’m leaving tonight, you do whatever you want!”

Jin Zi was in a similar rush to leave as Mu Linger. Ning Cheng pressed down on his shoulders and said, “Just then, Mu Linger said she was free. What does that mean?”

When Han Yunxi left Northern Li last year, she had told Ning Cheng to find out what was going on between Jin Zi and Mu Linger. He hadn’t been able to discover any answers until Mu Linger spilled the beans.

She would be free as long as Jin Zi went to Wintercrow Country and never came back? Did Jin Zi force Mu Linger into something?

“I don’t know, let go!” Jin Zi said coldly.