Chapter 160
Yue w.a.n.g who Wants to Celebrate the New Year Together
After Su Qing left, Mu Yunyao lazily leaned back on the soft couch and carefully thought about the expression on Yue w.a.n.g"s face . During the past half-year, Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo had earned over a hundred thousand taels of silver to Yue w.a.n.g . Although it couldn"t be said to improve the situation in Western Guangdong, at least it could solve the urgent circ.u.mstances . With the sent batch of ginger tea, logically speaking, he shouldn"t have been dissatisfied with herself . His expression was cold and distant . Could it be that he had secretly investigated the ident.i.ties of herself and her mother?
The more she thought about it, the more Mu Yunyao felt like she couldn"t find a clue . It was only when Su Qing came back with the cooked dumplings that a long time had pa.s.sed . "Yao"er, send it over quickly . Earlier, we had agreed with Steward Qin that we would spend the New Year together, but now that the Owner of Jin Xiu Garden, Fourth Master Ning, has returned, we should discuss this further . You should ask him if he wants to spend the New Year with us . If he is willing to spend the New Year with us, then we will have fun together . If he is unwilling, please ask us what is missing . We will take care of it a little . "
Invite Yue w.a.n.g to spend the New Year here? It wasn"t easy for her to relax a bit . If he is here, it will be a bad year for everyone .
"Mother, Fourth Master Ning came over in a hurry . He must have his own arrangements . Let"s send him some of the things he needs for the New Year . It"s better if we don"t invite him rashly . "
"That"s fine too . Then, Mother will go down to organize the items and discuss them with Steward Qin . If there"s anything that"s lacking, we can make up for it . "
"Alright . "
Mu Yunyao brought the dumplings through the side door and saw Steward Qin, who was waiting at the side . "The weather is so cold . Why are you waiting here?"
Steward Qin stepped forward and took the food box from Mu Yunyao"s hands, "I thought that since Miss Mu hasn"t told Jin Lan and the others the ident.i.ty of w.a.n.g Ye, so you could only come over by yourself with the food box . Just in time, I came to welcome you . "
"Thank you, Steward Qin . "
"Miss Mu is too polite . w.a.n.g Ye is in his study . Please follow me . "
Yu Heng announced from the entrance . "Master . Miss Mu and Steward Qin have arrived . "
"Come in . "
Hearing Yue w.a.n.g"s cold voice, Mu Yunyao slightly took a breath, and with a smile on her face as she slowly walked into the study .
"Greetings, Fourth Master . "
"No need for formalities . " There was a pile of account books on the table, and Yue w.a.n.g put down the account book after hearing that .
Steward Qin opened the food box and took out several hot dumplings and a few side dishes, placing them on a table on the side one by one . "Madam Su has prepared a lot . I"m sure w.a.n.g Ye won"t be able to eat it all by himself . Is Miss Mu has already eaten dinner, why not eat some together?"
Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head . "My mother prepared these for Fourth Master, how can I eat them . Besides, my mother is already waiting for me at home to eat . " So, after sent the dumplings, it was time for her to leave .
However, it seemed as if Yue w.a.n.g did not hear her words . He just walked straight to the table and sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and started to eat .
Mu Yunyao"s brows twitched . "Then I won"t disturb Fourth Master"s meal any longer . I"ll take my leave first …"
"This dumpling is especially delicious . What"s in it?" Yue w.a.n.g suddenly said, and Mu Yunyao had no choice but to stop and explain . "I put in some winter bamboo shoots and mushrooms . I also used a bamboo knife to chop fresh meat, so it"s especially tasty . " Her mother specifically wrapped these dumplings for her to eat . In order to make the taste pure, it was even more delicate . I don"t know how much time she took to make the stuffing .
Steward Qin left . Only Yue w.a.n.g and Mu Yunyao left in the room . For a moment, there was silence .
Mu Yunyao was a bit anxious . Her mother was still waiting for her to go back and eat, but Yue w.a.n.g didn"t want her to leave . What did he mean by that?
Yue w.a.n.g had finished a whole plate of dumplings and more than half of the side dishes she brought over . Only then did he put down his chopsticks .
Mu Yunyao was slightly happier in her heart . If Yue w.a.n.g gives up after only tasting two dumplings, wouldn"t that be a waste of her mother"s effort?
"Have you prepared everything for the New Year celebration?" Yue w.a.n.g looked at Mu Yunyao . She wore a light blue colored dress with the edges of the sleeves rolling . Her skin was as white as jade, and she looked like a sprout on a branch .
Although she didn"t know why Yue w.a.n.g had the interest to speak, Mu Yunyao couldn"t help but reply, "Reporting to Fourth Master, everything is ready . "
"Is Steward Qin ready as well?"
"Before, I didn"t know that the Fourth Master was coming to Jingling City, so my mother and Steward Qin discussed to spend the New Year together . So, everything was prepared in one place, but it would not be troublesome to separate it out . After I go back …"
"Since we agreed to spend the New Year together, we might as well do it together . Why is there such a need to go through so much trouble?"
Mu Yunyao"s heart tightened, but she couldn"t show it on the surface . She could only reveal a smile . "That"s great . The more people there are, the livelier the New Year will be . "
Seeing the smile on her face, Yue w.a.n.g moved his finger slightly . His expression became colder: "En . "
Mu Yunyao"s smile stiffened . She was afraid that Yue w.a.n.g would see through her . She could only bow her head in greeting, "Since that"s the case, I"ll go back and tell Mother . Then, I"ll take my leave . " Without waiting for Yue w.a.n.g"s reply, she turned and walked out of the study .
Not long after Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked into the study with a face full of smiles . He carefully observed Yue w.a.n.g"s expression: "w.a.n.g Ye, why did Miss Mu leave in such a hurry?"
"I"m not sure . " Yue w.a.n.g frowned . Initially, she was still smiling happily, but before he could say anything, she had already turned and left .
Steward Qin chuckled and said, "Girls have a thin face . Perhaps Miss Mu feels a little embarra.s.sed!"
Yue w.a.n.g"s eyes flickered slightly . After hearing Steward Qin"s explanation, he nodded his head pretentiously: "Mn . " No wonder she was in such a hurry to leave . Before leaving, she lowered her head . It turned out that she was embarra.s.sed .
"w.a.n.g Ye, the New Year is coming tomorrow, I wonder what your plans are?"
"Mu Yunyao just invited me to celebrate the New Year at her house . It just so happens that the items are all prepared together, so we don"t have to trouble again . "
Miss Mu took the initiative to invite w.a.n.g Ye? Steward Qin felt happier in his heart than if he were to celebrate the New Year . He nodded his head and said, "Isn"t that so? With so many things prepared together, separating them would indeed be troublesome . It would be livelier with more people . Does w.a.n.g Ye want to organize a New Year"s gift for Miss Mu? After all, it"s the New Year . During this half a year, Miss Mu worked extremely hard, so it"s only right to give her a year"s worth of thanks . "
"Mm . Since Uncle Qin has said so, I"ll prepare one for her as well . "
"Sigh, Miss Mu must be so happy . " Steward Qin knew that it was already too rare, so he didn"t say anything more, "Then, this old servant will go down and prepare some things . "
"Yes . "
Steward Qin left the study happily and returned to write a letter to Eunuch Cheng . Now that he saw w.a.n.g Ye"s expression, he had already misunderstood Miss Mu"s feelings for him . Since that was the case, he might as well continue to misunderstand . Anyway, the purpose is to invite Miss Mu back to the Palace . As for the process, don"t be so solemn .