0p0 Chapter 170 Chu Rong's Thoughts!
Chapter 170 Chu Rong's Thoughts!
That day, Chu Rong didn't see Mu Xin Nuan until he left, which naturally made him feel a little uncomfortable, but more than that, he was worried!
Chu Rong tugged at Mu Qingxuan's sleeve, pressing her for answers: Was she sick? Or was she angry with him and that's why she was deliberately avoiding him?
Finally, Mu Qingxuan got so annoyed by his questions that she yelled at him, "How should I know? If you're so worried, why don't you go and ask him yourself?"
Chu Rong was taken aback, his face flushing slightly. He did want to ask her, but as a man, it was acceptable for him to see her once or twice after informing his elders. However, if he went too often, it might cause gossip. After all, Mu Xin Nuan was a young woman.
Chu Rong's eyes lit up when he remembered his mother saying she wanted to come and sound out Madam Mu's opinion. He couldn't wait to head towards Jin Courtyard.
When Chu Rong arrived at Jinyuan, Mu Xin Nuan had already left. When Madam Chu saw her son arrive, she asked him to pay his respects to Madam Li. After they talked for a while, Madam Chu got up to take her leave.
As soon as they stepped out of the Mu residence, Chu Rong disregarded his pride and jumped into the carriage. He tugged at Madam Chu's sleeve and asked, "Mother, how did it go? Did Madam Mu agree?"
When Madam Chu saw her son's anxious look, she was both amused and exasperated!
Her son had grown up and now had a woman he admired. In the future, he would surely bring his wife into the family. Looking at the blush on her son's handsome face, Madam Chu knew that her son was truly in love with Mu Xin Nuan.
"Madam Mu didn't say anything, only that Mu Xin Nuan is the eldest daughter of the Mu family. Now that the old master and old lady are both alive, her marriage naturally needs to be reported to the two elders. Right now, the old master is not feeling well, so it's not the time to talk about your marriage."
Upon hearing this, Chu Rong pouted, "Why not? The old master isn't feeling well. Maybe as soon as we talk about the marriage between our two families, he'll cheer up and his health will improve in no time."
Madam Chu smiled helplessly and tapped his forehead. "You child, what can I say to you? I know you're close to Mu Qingxuan and the others, but you should at least be a little more considerate, shouldn't you? You mustn't let people gossip about you."
"Understood, Mother." Chu Rong's expression was somewhat disappointed and impatient. He loved Mu Xin Nuan; he simply loved her!
He loved watching her concentrate on reading, he loved watching her concentrate on painting, he loved watching her serene and distant demeanor when she played the zither. In short, no matter what she did, Chu Rong felt he could watch her endlessly.
"Mother, isn't your birthday coming up soon? Could you please invite Anuan and Aunt Mu to our house for a visit?"
Madam Chu thought this was indeed a good idea. Because she was still young and had her mother-in-law living in the household, she couldn't make her birthday celebration too grand, otherwise it would be disrespectful to her elders.
Thinking this way, rather than making it too big or too small, it would be better to invite only the Mu family. This way, it would be easier to talk to them and they could see our sincerity.
"Alright, let's do it that way. I'll have someone arrange it later."
"Thank you, Mother. Mother, you must tell Aunt Mu clearly when the time comes, and don't keep it a secret anymore. Ah Nuan is a good girl, and if we are too late, someone else might get her first."
"I know! Look at how impatient you are!" Madam Chu said with a laugh, and that was how the matter was settled.
Meanwhile, while Madam Chu was preparing for the birthday celebrations, Jin Hui and Jin Yang, for reasons unknown, seemed to have a very good relationship, as always. On this particular day, the two brothers even visited the Mu residence together.
Jin Yang's purpose in coming here was, naturally, still at Li Haoran's invitation, to tutor the young masters of the Mu family. As for Jin Hui? His purpose, of course, was to get his hands on Mu Xinyao!
Because all his previous properties had been confiscated by the government, he suddenly had no income and was inevitably in financial straits. In addition, if he didn't pay his henchmen, why would they risk their lives for him?
That day, he discussed with his subordinates for a long time, but they still couldn't come up with a way to get rid of Jin Yang quietly. Helpless, they could only wait!
But if we want to live like we did before, we'll naturally need money.
Jin Hui realized that he didn't have much money left, and his most urgent task was to find a powerful backer as soon as possible.
But Jin Hui wasn't stupid. He didn't have a powerful maternal family, and his status as a second son of a concubine was too awkward. Although he had achieved some academic success, his rank was still low. Why would a young lady from a prestigious family take a liking to him?
After much thought, the young lady from the Mu family whom I met that day was the most suitable!
Mu Chang'an is now the Minister of Works, and he is middle-aged. In addition, I heard that the Emperor values him highly and intends to give him an important position. If I can get in touch with the Mu family, that would be pretty much it!
At the very least, if he could marry the eldest daughter of the Mu family, it would undoubtedly enhance his status!
Jin Hui came to the Mu residence with this very idea in mind! He wanted to find an opportunity to see that Miss Mu again. If he could win her heart, then everything would be much easier!
Jin Hui took the opportunity of going to the washroom to wait at the second gate. As soon as he entered, he had his servant hand silver to the old woman guarding the second gate, saying that he had important business to discuss and wanted to see the eldest daughter of the Mu family.
When the old woman saw the silver, how could she refuse? She accepted it with a beaming smile and immediately went to run errands.
Jin Hui waited here for about half a cup of tea's time, when he saw a figure in emerald green appear in the distance. He was overjoyed. It seemed that Miss Mu also had feelings for him. Otherwise, why would she agree to see him just because she heard the old woman's message?
Jin Hui felt very good about himself, and the person who came was indeed the one he had been thinking about day and night these past few days, Mu Xinyao!
When Mu Xinyao saw that it was the second young master of the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion waiting at the second gate, she was naturally overjoyed.
She was always very clear about her own status. This young master Jin had already achieved academic success at a young age. Although his current official position was not high, he was at least from a marquis's family. In any case, his status was higher than hers!
"May I ask what business the Second Young Master has with me?" Mu Xinyao asked softly.