Lu Xiangzi just smiled faintly. "Since you said so, I will wait for you for another day. You should think carefully about it."
Shangguan Wan Ning came to find her mother in despair...c
The mother and the eldest princess were sitting and chatting together. When she heard that Shangguan Wan Ning was going to Yaowang Valley with Lu Xiangzi, she was of course very reluctant to leave.
"In my opinion... let Ning'er go."
The eldest princess saw Shangguan Wan Ning's thoughts.
She not only wanted to fulfill her filial piety in front of her master, but most importantly, she didn't know how to face Mu Jingrui.
They obviously love each other, but there are many obstacles in front of them.
Especially now, there is always Yin Yuqing standing next to Mu Jingrui. How cruel this is to Shangguan Wan Ning.
Mrs. Shangguan also understood her daughter's thoughts from her eyes, and agreed after a few words of advice.
Shangguan Wan Ning asked Putao to stay and serve her mother instead of her, and took Lu Tong with her to Yaowang Valley.
Early the next morning, Shangguan Wanning came to find Lu Xiangzi to go on the road together, but found that Lu Xiangzi had disappeared, leaving only a letter and a box.
She will open the letter.
"Ning'er, my master has returned to Yaowang Valley alone. You don't have to worry about it. We are destined to meet again one day."
"At the beginning, it was me who proposed marriage to you on behalf of Sun Jinyao in the name of my elder. Now that he is no longer alive, I will terminate the engagement with you on his behalf. From now on, you can find a good home again."
"The few medical books in the box are my notes. If you keep them and study them slowly, they will definitely be useful to you. There are also some medicines. I have put them in categories. You can keep them for use."
"Kid, take care of yourself."
Shangguan Wan Ning suddenly burst into tears.
She didn't know why Lu Xiangzi suddenly left alone, but every word in his heart was filled with concern for her.
This made her feel even more uncomfortable. She sent Huo Gang to chase him and wanted to find a few people to escort Lu Xiangzi back. However, Huo Gang chased for two days and failed to find Lu Xiangzi's whereabouts, so she had no choice but to give up.
The new year is approaching, and everyone is living in a hurry and in a boring way.
On New Year's Eve, Shangguan Wan Ning had dinner with her parents and sat alone in her room in a daze.
Suddenly, there were several loud noises outside the window.
She opened the window and looked, and saw gorgeous fireworks blooming in the sky, instantly lighting up the originally dark sky.
"Miss," Lutong and Putao knocked on the door and came in. The two girls' eyes were shining with anticipation, "It's so lively outside. Please take the slaves out to have a look."
"You can go on your own, I don't need to wait on you anymore."
Shangguan Wan Ning knew that both of them were children at heart, so naturally they were very playful.
"Thank you, miss."
The two held hands and went happily.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
Shangguan Wan Ning shook her head helplessly, and went to open the door while nagging: "What happened to you two... Is it you?"
Mu Jingrui stood at the door, which surprised Shangguan Wan Ning.
She subconsciously wanted to close the door, but Mu Jingrui's hand got stuck on the door frame.
"It's very late. Let's talk about it tomorrow." Shangguan Wan Ning didn't dare to meet Mu Jingrui's eyes and said with her head lowered.
"Follow me."
Mu Jingrui ignored Shangguan Wanning's refusal, pushed open the door, grabbed her wrist and jumped onto the roof.
Shangguan Wan Ning felt the cold wind blowing across her face was biting, and she subconsciously buried her head in Mu Jingrui's chest.
Not long after, Mu Jingrui took her to the lake and jumped into a small boat.
Mu Jingrui took Shangguan Wanning's hand and walked into the cabin. The interior was warm as spring, with exquisite dishes and fruit cakes on display, and a pot of wine was warming on the small burning stove.
"Why did you bring me here?"
"Appreciating the lanterns."
Mu Jingrui asked Shangguan Wan Ning to sit down face to face with him, and poured Shangguan Wan Ning a glass of wine.
"This is fruit wine. You won't get drunk if you drink a few more glasses. I think it suits you very well, so I shamelessly asked for two jars tomorrow night. You can try it."
Shangguan Wan Ning lowered her head to taste briefly, and a fruity aroma filled her mouth (this chapter is not finished yet!)
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Long, sweet and fragrant, with a long aftertaste.
"You said you would take me to enjoy the lanterns, but here...what's so interesting about the lanterns?" Shangguan Wanning looked around and asked.
"You'll find out in a while."
At midnight, the sound of fireworks bursting was heard outside the cabin again, and Mu Jingrui took Shangguan Wanning out of the cabin.
At this time, Shangguan Wan Ning discovered that the lake was filled with densely packed lanterns, like stars in the sky.
At this time, the sky was illuminated by fireworks, which reflected the lanterns on the lake, creating a picturesque scene.
Shangguan Wan Ning hadn't felt this kind of atmosphere that made her appreciate and love her for a long time. She looked up at the sky and showed a long-lost smile.
At this time, Mu Jingrui handed over a fire certificate.
"What?"
"Let's also set off fireworks. We can't just watch other people's fireworks."
Mu Jingrui brought Shangguan Wanning to the bow of the ship.
Shangguan Wan Ning saw a row of fireworks.
She and Mu Jingrui looked at each other for a while, then took the fire certificate and walked towards the fireworks.
She had been raised in a boudoir since she was a child and had never set off fireworks by herself. She was excited and nervous at the same time.
Shangguan Wan Ning carefully lit the fuse.
"Bang!"
The fireworks shot up into the sky and made a loud noise. She was so frightened that she covered her ears and subconsciously hid in Mu Jingrui's arms.
"So cowardly..." Mu Jingrui touched Shangguan Wan Ning's head lovingly, and couldn't help but put his arms around her.
He took the firework from Shangguan Wanning's hand, flicked his fingers, and lit other fireworks one after another.
Shangguan Wan Ning didn't struggle. She didn't know how many opportunities she would have in the future to lean on Mu Jingrui's chest and feel the warmth he conveyed.
After all, she also stole the happiness at this moment from others.
"Ning'er, in two days... I'm going to lead my troops on an expedition."
Shangguan Wan Ning was slightly startled, feeling like she wanted to speak out.
The reincarnation of the previous life finally happened again.
Mu Jingrui needs to use his military talents to build a kingdom for Xiao Yujue.
only……
Xiao Zhenting already knew Mu Jingrui's extraordinary qualities in advance, so...
"Ning'er, after I leave, can you promise me something?" Mu Jingrui gently pulled Shangguan Wan Ning out of his arms and stared into her eyes seriously and affectionately.
"What?"
"Wait for me to come back. As long as... you are not sure that I am dead, don't marry anyone else. Wait for me, I will definitely come back to marry you."
Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wan Ning's hand tightly.
He also knew that his idea was selfish, but he could not tolerate the woman he loved becoming someone else's wife.
Shangguan Wan Ning thought of the years she lived with him in her previous life.
He was so indifferent to her... yet so affectionate.
"Then... no matter what happens, you must survive."
Even if she really could only be a concubine in the future, she would accept it.
Chapter 414 The Promise Made This chapter has been completed!