0p0 Chapter 666 Why Not Study Abroad!
Chapter 666 Why Not Study Abroad!
"So what? You can't force feelings. We're not them, so we can't understand their feelings. Chu Chu is an orphan. Even if she marries into the Fu family, do you really think she can compete with those women?"
Mu Xin Nuan curled her lips in disdain. "Isn't Chu Chu able to manage her business outside extremely well? She's just dealing with a few shallow women. She can't handle them? She just doesn't bother with them."
"You're giving her too much credit."
Mu Xin Nuan paused, "By the way, Fu Hongyang said that Chu Chu left the Fu residence today, she left this morning. Do you know where she went?"
"She went against my wishes, so naturally she doesn't dare to come to my door now and has gone to the villa outside the city."
"How about we go see her together?"
Duanmu Chuze glanced helplessly at his wife, "Anuan, first of all, she's not my subordinate, but she calls me 'Master,' which makes her our junior. Do you think it's appropriate for us to go like this?"
Mu Xin Nuan was taken aback by his words. Indeed, what kind of elder would take the initiative to visit a younger person? If she were sick, at least there would be a reason, but it was really inappropriate for her to come to visit when she was not sick.
"What can we do? Are we just going to stand by and watch those two lovers, unable to become a couple, and instead be heartbroken?"
Duanmu Chuze suddenly smiled mischievously, "This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Let them do what they want for now. Don't worry, your husband has a sharp eye; they haven't reached that point yet."
"Uh?" Mu Xinnuan blinked. These words made it seem as if everything was under his control.
"Let's go see our young prince first."
For once, Duanmu Chuze has been unusually leisurely these past few days, spending most of his daytime time with Mu Xinnuan.
"Aze, what do you think of my two younger brothers?"
"Not bad. Mu Qingyuan is a bit more quick-witted than Qingye. However, Mu Qingye has the advantage of reading more books. Moreover, perhaps because of his family's circumstances in his early years, he is very diligent in whatever he studies."
"From what you're saying, it seems you value him highly."
"What I truly value is Mu Qingxuan, but he is far away in the Imperial Academy in the capital, and I have no way to kidnap him. I have no choice but to settle for second best."
"So, what do you think should happen if Ah Ye were to take the imperial examination?"
"Let's wait and see. Isn't he a scholar now? And look, he's still young. What's important now is that he should go out and travel more. Just studying all the time won't do him any good for his future."
“I understand what you mean, but Aye is a bit inflexible. If it weren’t for his family situation, which his father and mother helped him settle down, I’m afraid he wouldn’t have come here.”
"You've reminded me. Since we're in Yanzhou, we should first get to know the landscape of this land. Seeing more will benefit his studies. Moreover, it will provide extremely useful suggestions for future strategies of governing the country. Simply reading books without understanding them is too rigid and dogmatic. To apply what one has learned, one must first learn and apply it flexibly."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't quite understand what he was saying, but subconsciously she felt that what he said made a lot of sense.
“He is a man, and you are a ruler of a region who has achieved some success. I have complete confidence in having you teach him.”
That sounds nice, very comforting.
Duanmu Chuze smiled at her, "So this is what it feels like to be flattered. No wonder so many emperors throughout history have loved to hear compliments."
Mu Xin Nuan glared at him, "You're so unserious! Do you want to be a master who only listens to nice things?"
"Of course not. But I just want to hear my Ah Nuan fawn over me. If you're not just clever with words, that would be great. I'd be even happier if you could be just as fawning in bed."
Mu Xin Nuan reached out and pinched his arm. Duanmu Chu Ze winced in pain, but didn't make a sound. His face contorted in pain. "Hey, wife, aren't you being a little too rough?"
Seeing his expression, Mu Xin Nuan chuckled, "Who told you to always be so unserious!"
Duanmu Chuze pouted. Was it a crime to tease his own wife?
Are you suggesting we let him flirt with other people's wives?
Then Ah Nuan would probably be even harsher on him.
The two then discussed how to cultivate truly useful people. Mu Xin Nuan found the conversation increasingly appealing, so she directly asked Rong Yue to call the two young masters over as well.
Duanmu Chuze was somewhat helpless; it seemed that Anuan was treating him like a lecturer.
"I just think what you're saying makes sense, don't you? Tell me quickly. I'm completely engrossed in listening."
Duanmu Chuze spoke of famous mountains and rivers from all corners of the country, from barren lands to the summits of snow-capped mountains.
The two brothers listened with their eyes glued to the screen.
"Hearing Your Highness's words today is truly worth more than reading ten years' worth of books!" Mu Qingye said with great admiration.
Mu Xin Nuan waved her hand, "We're at home, why be so formal? Just call him brother-in-law."
Mu Qingye looked slightly uncomfortable, after all, he was just a cousin.
Duanmu Chuze burst into laughter, "Anuan, I know you have many younger brothers, so you don't always have to remind me that as your brother-in-law, I should think more about them."
Mu Qingyuan frowned, seemingly lost in thought.
"Ah Yuan, what are you thinking about?"
Mu Qingyuan gritted his teeth, suddenly stood up, and then knelt down in front of Mu Xinnuan.
"Ah Yuan, what are you doing? Get up!"
"Elder sister, after hearing your brother-in-law's words today, I realize how shallow my knowledge is. Today, I only humbly request that you allow me to travel and study with my brother. Please rest assured, elder sister, this is our first time traveling, and we will only stay within the Yan region. You will not have to worry about us."
Upon hearing this, Mu Qingye seemed to share the same sentiment and knelt down as well, saying, "Elder sister, this is also my opinion."
Originally, Mu Xin Nuan was wondering how to persuade them to go on a study tour without hurting their pride. Unexpectedly, Duanmu Chu Ze solved these problems with just a few simple words.
“It’s not a bad thing that you want to go on a study tour. Stand up and speak first.”
Mu Xin Nuan watched as the two of them stood up and stood in front of her, already much taller than her. "You two are both sons of the Mu family. Wherever you go, you must remember the family traditions and rules of the Mu family."
"Yes, eldest sister."
"Alright, I'll write a letter to my father later to ask for his opinion before deciding on your itinerary."