Mu Qian hadn't returned to the Yun family for more than half a month since leaving for Lishan. However, after returning from Lishan, Nan Su also called them because of the incident at Yinjue Yuan.
The children of the Yun family will not be too pampered, and the elders will not ask too much questions when they have their own careers as adults.
As long as you can ensure safety, you can go out for ten days and a half. There has been no news and no one from the Yun family is looking for you.
However, Mu Qian's situation was really different. As soon as she left the Ning family, she sent people to ask questions several times.
Now that she saw the person coming back, Nan Su's anxious heart was relieved.
Nan Su sat on the porch and watched the servants hanging lanterns in front of the main hall.
Originally, I didn't plan to decorate it, but after all, it was Mu Qian's first year back, so it couldn't be without the feeling of the New Year at all.
"Auntie." Mu Qian called and sat down opposite her.
"Did you have fun these days?" Nan Su put down the scissors in his hand.
Mu Qian looked at the basket in her hand. There was red paper there, which seemed to be used for paper-cutting.
Unexpectedly, Nan Su also has paper-cutting skills.
"Madam, the lanterns are all hung."
The servants responsible for finishing the decorations came over. This year the process was smaller than in previous years, that is, the main hall and several permanent courtyards needed to hang lanterns and post couplets.
So the work was finished in a short time.
"Everyone, please go down." Nan Su said.
Yun Yuwei brought a lot of New Year's goods when she came back from outside. It happened to be the holiday for her work, so she also bought some more.
"Come and take a look at the new clothes my sister bought for you." Yun Yuwei greeted her warmly.
She bought two red long woolen coats and gave Mu Qian one of them to wear.
Nan Su raised her hand to adjust her clothes, "Girls have to wear red to look good."
When Yun Zaichun walked in, he saw the three of them sorting out the things Yun Yuwei had bought. She was not very restrained in what she usually bought.
Now that I have the excuse of celebrating the New Year, I am not even more restrained.
"The kitchen said they want to check the menu, would you like to go over and have a look." Yun Zaichun called.
Nan Su was reminded and took Yun Yuwei to the kitchen. Although there were not many people, the dishes on the New Year's Eve dinner every year were also very particular.
Of course, it is not fixed. The dishes will be changed every year according to the season. This year, Mu Qian was added, and Mr. Yun passed away again. There are some things the chef is not sure about, so you always have to ask.
Only Yun Zaichun and Mu Qian were left in the main hall. He took a step forward and handed over a business card.
"This is from the person in the car that has been following us. She said her name is Lingsu and she will wait for you here tonight."
Yun Zaichun also quickly asked people to investigate and determined that the woman who had been guarding the door of Zai Siheyuan was really Helian Shang's wife.
"How did you meet them?"
Mu Qian has never been to Beizhou, and she is not from the Shuling Department. Logically speaking, she should not have much contact with He Lianshang and his group.
But if the friendship wasn't too deep, how could a pregnant woman with a pregnant belly wait in the ice and snow, waiting to see her.
"We've met before. We bumped into each other in the restaurant when we were eating, and we even made some jokes."
Mu Qian took the business card he handed over. It's not like she didn't know that Lingsu was waiting for her at the door these two days.
But now that she has decided to give up Beizhou's memory, she should let it go completely. In their world, she is already a dead person.
A series of changes have taken place after her death. If she, a deceased person, reappears at this time, she will explode and may subvert everyone.
Now that you have exited, you should not go back.
"If you make a pregnant woman wait and you don't see her today, does this mean that she is really different in your heart?" Yun Zaichun said.
Of course Mu Qian knew what he said. Seeing or not seeing Lingsu would lead to unnecessary speculation.
So she originally planned to meet them before they left Nanzhou.
"She seems to really want to see you." Yun Zaichun continued.
Mu Qian glanced at the business card. If she didn't see this side, it would make her even more suspicious.
"I originally planned to meet her after the New Year. The last time we met she was a little unhappy, but I wish you all the wives of the director and wife are very easy to get along with. She seems to be a good-natured person."
Mu Qian's words did not dispel Yun Zaichun's doubts.
Now Mu Qian has been involved in too many things. Originally there was only one spiritual gathering place, but now that there is another special hall, it may not be that simple.
"Don't worry, she and I are friends who have eaten together, and Qiu Yuerong was also there during the meal." Mu Qian said, patting Yun Zaichun on the shoulder.
Watching her leave, Yun Zaichun still felt uneasy. Although Chi Si was with her, if Mu Qian was alone, she would be in danger by herself.
I originally thought it would be better if there was one more Chi Si, but it ended up being the two of them struggling together.
To be honest, he wasn't very reassured.
"Sir, do you need to check it out?" Fang Qi asked.
He could see that his husband was very worried. If Miss Mu Qian was unwilling to talk, maybe he could get some answers if he could meet Miss Lingsu.
"No need, she is not a child and she knows it well."
Mu Qian sat on the hanging chair outside Tingyu Pavilion, the charcoal stove beside her was burning brightly. She stared at the hotel address on the business card for a long time.
During the time she went to Lishan, she originally thought that they should all leave to return to Beizhou, but she didn't expect that they still couldn't leave.
Helian Shang definitely came with a purpose this time, which was not surprising to her.
Because of his childhood experiences, Helian Shang is very suspicious, and he will definitely get to the bottom of anything that arouses his suspicion.
When we had dinner together, she had already hidden some of her old habits. Now she is completely different from the little strategist in terms of appearance and figure.
She knew why Lingsu was staring at her. Lingsu had been with her for many years, and he knew all her habits clearly.
Mu Qian scratched his head when he thought of this. If he had known it would be like this, he shouldn't have taught Lingsu too much at that time. Now there is really no place to hide.
"Qian Qian." Yun Yuwei brought her a cup of cooked bird's nest, "Try it, you haven't looked very good lately, it's just a good time to replenish your body."
Mu Qian took the porcelain cup and knew she must have something to say. Sure enough, the people around her spoke tentatively.
"Have you ever visited your second uncle?"
Compared with Mu Qian, the "daughter" who has no relationship with Yun Jingyu, Yun Yuwei was watched by Yun Jingyu when she grew up, so their relationship is certainly deeper.
Since the last incident, Yun Jingyu has been staying in Zhuyuan and has quit her job at Imperial University.
Sometimes, even if Yun Yuwei goes to see him, he may not be able to see him.
As time went by, she became really worried about her second uncle's mental condition.
"Do you think he wants to see me?" Mu Qian asked.
She is a person who deals with matters as they arise, and if she receives a little kindness from others, she will naturally not treat them coldly.
In Yun Jingyu's heart, he did not love Ning Xi, so naturally he would not like the child Ning Xi gave birth to.
"I also want you to get along well with your second uncle." Yun Yu said slightly.
After all, now that his grandfather has passed away, the Yun family is already sparsely populated, and the person with the closest bloodline to Mu Qian in the world is Yun Jingyu, so there is no way this stalemate will last forever.
"He doesn't like me, and I don't want to see him. We don't feel comfortable meeting him, so there is no need to meet him."
She is very open-minded on this point, and they are both unhappy, so why would they do such a thing.
"Are you and Chi Si planning a wedding?" Yun Yuwei continued to ask.
Mu Qian thought for a while and continued to shake her head, "I haven't considered this issue yet."
"I think Chi Si really likes you." Yun Yu stood up with a smile, "I think our family will have a happy event soon."
After Yun Yuwei left Tingyu Pavilion, Mu Qian looked up at the sky. Neither she nor Chi Si liked being restrained. A wedding requires too many steps.
But there is no need for such red tape between them. After a long time, these details do not seem so important.
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The largest seven-star hotel in the Imperial Capital, the top floor is used as a sky restaurant, from which you can see the bright night view of the entire Imperial Capital.
The person near the floor-to-ceiling window leaned back slightly on the soft sofa, her expressionless face reflected on the glass.
The bodyguards who had been guarding here for almost half an hour looked at each other.
The lady said she was out to eat, but it had been half an hour since the food was served and her chopsticks were still not used.
When she went out, she didn't say that she had an appointment with someone else.
Looking at the grand scene of lights and colorful decorations below, Lingsu suddenly remembered the time when he was with her in the past.
The weather in Beizhou is dry, and although it does snow, it rarely accumulates. In addition, with the war going on, they don't have much time to enjoy the snow scenery.
So they agreed at that time that when peace and tranquility returned to Beizhou, they would go to the far north to see the most beautiful snow.
Perhaps sensing that she was feeling depressed, the child in her belly moved.
Lingsu groaned, touched his stomach with one hand and let out a long sigh.
"Madam, are you okay?" the bodyguard who was following him said hurriedly.
Now that she is pregnant, she should stay at home to raise her baby. When they went out, Captain Cheng Ming pulled them and told them a lot of things to pay attention to.
Rather than taking care of pregnant women, they still want to go out and talk with the hair department director.
After filling the warm water in Lingsu's cup twice, she saw the person she wanted to see at the door of the restaurant.
The moment he saw her appear, Lingsu didn't know what kind of mood he was feeling.
"My eldest brother said you want to see me?" Mu Qian sat down opposite her.
Lingsu smiled softly and apologetically, "I'm sorry, I was rude."
Looking at the things on the table, although the cooking method was wrong, they were indeed her favorite food in the past.
"I don't know what you like to eat, so I'll just order whatever you want." Lingsu said, handing over the ordering machine, "You can order more if you see what you like."
Mu Qian shook her head and pushed him back politely, "I've already had dinner. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Lingsu's originally bright eyes became a little dim, looking a little disappointed.
"I'm about to leave Nanzhou. You are the first friend I made in Nanzhou, so I want to meet you before I leave."
Even if it’s just one side.
Mu Qian moved the hand holding the cup, "Thank you for remembering me. I'm glad to get to know you."
Lingsu watched helplessly as she drank the kiwi juice in the cup, and her hand on her lap suddenly let go.
"You are very similar to my sister. When I first saw you, I thought you were too similar, so I wanted to meet you before returning to Beizhou." Lingsu said.
Mu Qian originally planned to say harsh words, but when she saw the soft expression of the person opposite, she still couldn't bear it.
"Your sister?"
Lingsu looked sideways at the night scene outside the window, the corners of her lips slightly raised, "She once promised to take me to see the most beautiful snow scene in the world, but she broke her promise."
The pregnant woman who was pregnant with Liujia was enveloped in a faint sadness at this moment.
Everyone watching felt depressed.
Mu Qian thought for a while and then continued as she said, "Actually, not all promises in this world can be fulfilled. She may have difficulties that she cannot tell."
Lingsu sniffed and raised his hand to wipe the moisture from the corners of his eyes.
"I'm sorry, I lost my temper." Lingsu said, handing over the box that had been lying next to him with both hands.
"The gift I gave you last time was brought from Beizhou with me. It was not sincere. I asked them to send it from Beizhou. There are some specialties in it. I hope you like it."
She was extremely serious when she said this, making it difficult for people to evade.
In the past, when she looked at Mu Qian with such eyes, she would agree to any condition. For a blink of an eye, Mu Qian thought she had returned to the past.
"These things are not valuable, they are just food." Lingsu added.
Now that the atmosphere had been heightened, Mu Qian took it and thanked her.
"I didn't have the nerve to ask when we met last time, when is Madam's due date?" Mu Qian looked at her belly.
She smiled, lowered her head and stroked her belly, "February next year."
"The child in your belly was born peacefully and grew up peacefully." Mu Qian said her heartfelt blessing.
She had seen Lingsu's innocent and lively appearance, but she also knew that she had a maturity that was inconsistent with her peers.
What a displaced child longs for most is the warmth of home, to have relatives connected to her by blood. Mu Qian can see the love in her eyes every time she touches her belly.
"Miss Yun, I haven't had a chance to take a walk these days since I've been here. Could you please take me for a walk around here?" Lingsu said cautiously.
Mu Qian looked around and saw that the people responsible for protecting their safety were also there.
"Please, I'm leaving here tomorrow." She said and held Mu Qian's hand on the table.
Finally, Mu Qian agreed, "Okay, but your physical condition is not suitable for us to hang out for too long. The weather outside is too cold."
Lingsu's eyes suddenly lit up, and she nodded hurriedly in response, urging the bodyguard to get ready, for fear that Mu Qian would regret it.
Because tomorrow is New Year's Eve, red festive lanterns are hung in major shopping malls in the city center, and people coming and going are carrying large and small bags of New Year's goods.
Mu Qian chose the commercial building closest to the hotel. She wanted to take people to see a temple fair or something.
However, not long after the change of power in Shuling Office, Nanzhou was still in a chaotic stage, and a large number of people would flock to the imperial capital years ago.
There are dragons and snakes mixed in here, and the identity of Lingsu is not simple. Even with the protection of the Lingsu Department, he cannot go into the alley.
From the first floor to the 51st floor of the commercial building, and from Building A to Building F, eating, drinking and having fun are almost integrated. You will never get tired of shopping here no matter how long you want.
Perhaps it is a girl's nature to like beautiful things, so Lingsu took Mu Qian to visit almost all the jewelry stores on several floors.
When we finally stopped at the rest area, it was the first time that Mu Qian felt that she really wanted to die while shopping.
"I want to drink that." Lingsu raised his hand and pointed at the milk tea shop.
Mu Qian raised her eyebrows and reminded, "You are pregnant."
Pregnant women should still avoid certain taboos.
"But I just want to eat. If I want to drink, it means the baby also wants to drink. The baby in my belly must be lacking this food."
Her serious tone made Mu Qian laugh, and she asked her bodyguard to buy it for her.
Lingsu then ordered the people around him to buy skewers and popcorn, and after ordering everyone around him to get out, Lingsu pulled Mu Qian up and quickly got into the elevator.
"If something happens to you, will they come to me?" Mu Qian leaned on the elevator wall and looked at her.
Lingsu blinked at her, "Nothing will happen to us."
This place is also quite big, so if you really get separated, it will take a while to find you.
Mu Qian was dragged along by Lingsu, and the two of them visited all the clothing stores and jewelry stores. Not only did they eat all the snacks, but they also tasted a third of them.
Lingsu talked to her a lot along the way, and those stories all happened after she left.
From the beginning to the end, Lingsu never let go of her hand.
The way she looked at Mu Qian had never shown unfamiliar feelings, but was still familiar and warm.
The two were finally stopped in the West Square. Because they couldn't find anyone, the bodyguard contacted Cheng Ming, and the people there came quickly after receiving the news.
The black car door automatically opened to the side. Mu Qian and Lingsu stood there, looking at the cold and expressionless man in the car.
"It looks like we have to end this journey." Mu Qian said.
It came quite quickly, the lady must have been lost and anxious.
Lingsu held Mu Qian's hand tightly and watched as Lu Ye arrived in front of him.
"Madam, sir is already waiting for you in the car."
"Thank you, Miss Yun, for staying with me all night." Lingsu said, spreading his arms to her and making his last request, "Can you hug me?"
Like before...
Finally, Lingsu took a step forward and hugged Mu Qian before she could react.
The square behind them was brightly lit, and people passing by did not stop for anyone. There were freshly piled snowmen at their feet.
"Goodbye, I hope I have the opportunity to see you again in Beizhou in the future." Lingsu spoke in her ear.
Mu Qian's eyes were a little sour. She raised her hand and gently patted the girl in her arms on the back...