Chapter 186
First Meeting with Li Munian
Mu Yunyao hurriedly nodded . “Mother, please be at ease . I’m only live my life honestly . How would I have any relationship with this Lord Li?”
Lady Jin sighed . “If it weren’t for Bu Xian Luo and Ni Yun Fang, I really would have brought you and Sister Su into the Capital . ”
“Mother, there’s no need to worry . After a while, I might even open Bu Xian Luo and Ni Yun Fang in the Capital . At that time, I’ll come to you . ”
“That’s great . After I arrived in the Capital, all I hoped for was for this day to come . ” Lady Jin really couldn’t bear to part with Mu Yunyao . Although they hadn’t spent much time together in the past half-year, it made her feel incomparably fresh and comfortable . She could even gradually put aside all of the sufferings .
“Mother, there’s no need to be sad . Once you and Father have settled down, I can also bring my mother to the Capital to see you, merely to see the prosperity there . ”
“Well, I’ll write to you when I had settled down . When you have time, you must come to the Capital . ”
Mu Yunyao didn’t know what to say, but after dispelling the sadness in Lady Jin’s heart, she got up and said goodbye .
A few days pa.s.sed unknowingly, and it was finally the Full Moon Baquet of Lady Jin’s child . During the confinement period, Mu Yunyao came frequently and took care of Lady Jin very meticulously . On the day before the Full Moon Baquet, she specifically came in the evening to help Lady Jin perspire . So when Lady Jin finished bathing early in the morning, she felt relaxed all over . It was as if the delivery had not happened to her at all and no trace on her . Mu Yunyao accompanied Su Qing to the Cao family’s residence . Yin Hong was already waiting at the entrance and greeted them at the door . When she saw them, she hurriedly led them to the backyard with enthusiasm .
Soon, the guests gathered, and Mu Yunyao followed them to the front courtyard .
As soon as she walked in, she saw the man standing next to Cao Yunnian . He looked very young, about 25 or 26 years old, but his whole body was extraordinary . He had a warm smile, and his face was gentle, which made people feel close to him .
However, Mu Yunyao discovered that his smile was floating on the surface, and it didn’t reach his eyes in the slightest . It was as if his smile had already become a mask that completely covered up his real emotions, making it impossible for others to notice . Mu Yunyao narrowed her eyes slightly, and a faint smile flashed through her eyes . This Li Munian was the youngest son of Prime Minister Li Yuanzhou, and he was very favored since he was young . Many people say that he was forced by Prime Minister Li to take an exam to gain fame . But who would have thought that the most important thing for the Li family is not Li Muqiong, who is now a second-rank official and has a lousy literary talent . Or Li Mubai, who is brave and well-known good at fighting and has repeatedly made military merits . Instead, rather the inconspicuous Li Munian .
With the sound of the salute, Mu Yunyao stood beside Lady Jin with her eyes slightly lowered, her appearance respectful and quiet to the extreme . With a smile in Li Munian’s eyes, he glanced around . His gaze finally stopped on Mu Yunyao’s body . He was a little surprised in his heart, thinking that Mu Yunyao, at such a young age, had already received two rewards from the Emperor . Furthermore, as a commoner, she adopted as an adoptive daughter by Cao yunnian and Lady Jin . No matter how indifferent her mind is, she should be a bit boastful at this time . However, he did not expect that she dressed elegantly, and her expression was tranquil . If it weren’t for the fact that her beauty was hard to conceal, it would have been easy for people to ignore her .
“You must be Miss Mu . I’ve heard of Miss Mu’s kindness in the Capital . She has exceptional craftsmanship and does not hide her skills, which is worthy of respect . ”
LadyJin did not expect that the first person Li Munian asked was actually Mu Yunyao . She subconsciously took half a step to the side to replace Mu Yunyao as she replied, “Yao’er is still young and has yet to learn many of the rules . Lord Li praised her wrongly . Yao’er, why don’t you come forward and salute us quickly . ”
Mu Yunyao didn’t raise her head . She followed Lady Jin’s words and went forward to pay her respects before returning to Lady Jin’s side .
Li Munian’s eyes moved, but the smile on his face didn’t change . He nodded and looked away, chatting gently with Cao Yunnian .
Although the arrival of Li Munian made the banquet a little bit different, it is still a Full Moon Banquet . Naturally, it is indispensable to carry the children out to lively and joyfully .
Cao Yunnian was about to enter the Capital, and his future prospects were limitless . Everyone had prepared a generous amount of gifts, and when they saw the beautiful boy carried out, they praised him continuously, which make Lady Jin smile .
Li Munian took off a jade pendant and placed it on a plate carried by a maid, “This jade pendant was given to me by my father when I was weak . It doesn’t mean anything valuable, but it means luck and peace . I hope Lord Cao and Lady Jin don’t dislike it . ”
“How could that be? It is a gift from Prime Minister Li, and it is too precious to Lord Li . How could this child be able to bear it?”
“The child has just reached the full moon, and he already looks so exquisite and cute . When I saw him, I was also so happy . I wanted to carry him home and raise him . It can also regard as my fate and this child . I hope that this child will be lucky and safe in the future . Did the child have a name?”
Cao Yunnian nodded, “Yes . He has already taken it, and the name is Zhiwen . ”
“What a good name . A gentleman wins when he’s civil, a man wins when he’s historical, and a gentleman becomes a gentleman when he’s cultured . The gentleman wears a jade . This gift of mine is really timely . ” The banquet atmosphere is lively . Mu Yunxuan also gave her own present . The present she prepared had not considered being expensive . It was a pair of children’s clothes . The clothes were extraordinarily small and exquisite, but the inner garments, outer garments, shoes, and hats were all complete . There were even belts and pockets, embroidered with an extraordinarily adorable pattern . Some ladies looked at it and couldn’t put it down and repeatedly praised her superb craftsmanship .
Mu Yunyao responded with a smile but didn’t say much .
The host and the guests enjoyed themselves, and the Full Moon Banquet was over . Just as Mu Yunyao was about to leave, stopped by a maid . “This servant greets Miss Mu . ”
“Miss doesn’t need to be so courteous . I wonder who you are …” The maid in front of her wears a lake-green dress . Her smile was sweet, and her manners were considerate . But there was a trace of imperceptible arrogance in her eyes .
“This servant is the maid by Lady Zhou’s of salt transportation envoy . Madam appreciates Miss’s embroidery skills and would like to speak a few words with you . ” As she spoke, she raised her hand and gently motioned to the carriage beside her .
Mu Yunyao turned her head and said to Su Qing, “Mother, you go home first . I’ll go speak with Lady Zhou and have my adoptive mother send someone to escort me home . ”
Su Qing was a little worried, but she knew that it is not appropriate to say more at this time . She could only nod her head and shake Mu Yunyao’s hand firmly, “Alright . ”
Mu Yunyao smiled as she nodded, then followed her with a frown as she walked towards the carriage at the side . “Mu Yunyao greets Lady Zhou . ”
As soon as she finished speaking, the curtain of the carriage lifted, and a beautiful woman was smiling . She had beautiful eyebrows and a delicate face, and a tear mole under her left eye had perfectly blended in, causing her to feel a bit tender . “Miss Mu, I feel impolite, has taken the liberty to invite you over, has it delayed your return home to rest?”
“Madam is too polite . My home is also close to this place . If it earlier or later, there is no hindrance . ” Mu Yunyao had a smile on her face . Her smile was specifically sweet and tranquil, and her eyes were clear without a trace of haze .