Mu Jingrui drew Shangguan Wan Ning's eyebrows and admired them with satisfaction. While putting down the eyebrow pencil, he took her up from the stool.
"Let's go out for breakfast. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Shangguan Wan Ning's mood suddenly became brighter, she smiled and nodded.
The two of them had breakfast, dismissed their entourage, and walked around the streets, while asking about the image of Zhongliehou Mansion in the hearts of the people.
"Are you two from out of town?"
The waiter poured tea for Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wan Ning, and couldn't help but take a closer look at Shangguan Wan Ning from the corner of his eye.
"Zhongliehou's Mansion is very famous here. The family is full of loyalists, and the court gives countless rewards every year. All the officials, big and small, who pass by the gate of Zhongliehou's Mansion, civil servants dismount their sedan chairs, and military attachés dismount their horses. They are so majestic."
"Old Mrs. Xiao of Zhongliehou Mansion is kind-hearted and spends a large amount of money to help the people every year. Especially in winter, she donates doctors and medicines and saves the lives of countless poor families."
"I heard that she eats vegetarian food all year round and is very kind to the servants around her. For the maids who work in Zhongliehou Mansion, whether they are living or dead, when they reach the age of marriage, she will find a good family."
"But..." the waiter changed the subject and showed a look of disdain. "I am a hero, but my son may not be a hero. This Young Master Sun of the Xiao family spends his days messing around with flowers and causing trouble."
"That means you have a good life. Every time you get into trouble, you can use money to solve it. Our magistrate also turns a blind eye. As long as the sufferer is willing, he will pretend that he has not seen it. After all, the power of the Xiao family
Too big."
Mu Jingrui nodded, took out a few taels of silver and threw it to the waiter.
The waiter left happily.
"Jing Rui, it seems that Mrs. Xiao may not know what Xiao Yikai is doing outside."
Mu Jingrui's hand holding the cup paused, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"It's too early to judge now. We won't know until we go there at noon today."
Mu Jingrui ordered his servants to prepare generous gifts and took Shangguan Wan Ning to the appointment as scheduled.
The two entered the gate of Zhongliehou Mansion. The garden inside was built like a palace, with every plant, tree, flower and leaf exuding a magnificent atmosphere.
The decorations placed in the hall are priceless.
Shangguan Wan Ning grew up in a wealthy environment and couldn't help but secretly praise her.
This is simply a small palace.
"I have admired the name of King Zhennan for a long time, and when I saw him today, he was indeed very impressive."
A loud voice came, Shangguan Wan Ning and Mu Jingrui looked back, and saw a thin middle-aged man walking over.
His left sleeve was empty.
He must be Xiao Wenyuan, who holds the hereditary title of Marquis Zhonglie.
Mu Jingrui stepped forward and cupped his hands. "Master Hou, this junior is polite."
"Don't dare. You are the King of Zhennan, and your title is above mine. I should salute you."
Xiao Wenyuan smiled and nodded, his mouth modest, but his body showed no intention of saluting.
"You two, please take a seat."
Xiao Wenyuan's eyes swept over Shangguan Wan Ning's face, revealing a meaningful smile. "The Prime Minister is so lucky to have such an outstanding daughter."
"Master Hou, you have given me the award."
"Master Marquis, the food and wine are ready."
The housekeeper came forward to report, and Xiao Wenyuan immediately stood up and said with a smile: "Please, the prince and the princess, please move."
Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wanning got up and followed Xiao Wenyuan out of the living room, but Xiao Wenyuan did not take them indoors, but to the pavilion in the garden.
The scenery here is more pleasant, the garden is filled with the fragrance of flowers, and exquisite side dishes are placed on the stone table.
"please."
Xiao Wenyuan asked Mu Jingrui to take a seat. Mu Jingrui respected him as a senior and the master, so he sat down at the guest table.
The three of them were chatting and enjoying the beautiful scenery in front of them, but Mu Jingrui suddenly changed his attitude.
"Master Hou, on the way here, I met a girl named Li Min'er. She was a show girl who came to Beijing to be a candidate. She said that...the other companions were detained by Young Master Xiao in the Zhonglie Marquis Mansion. I don't know...if there are any
What's going on?"
Shangguan Wan Ning was a little surprised. Before coming, Mu Jingrui didn't mention to her that he would take this opportunity to ask for someone from the Xiao family.
"Oh, is it so?"
Xiao Wenyuan showed a surprised expression, but Shangguan Wan Ning could tell that he was just pretending.
"This is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor and destroying the family. Kai'er would never dare to do it. I'm afraid it's someone with ulterior motives who is spreading rumors and causing trouble."
Xiao Wenyuan winked at the butler, who walked away knowingly, and not long after, he came over with two servants.
Two servants carried a slender box. The butler opened the box, and inside was a long sword inlaid with gems.
"Your Majesty, our Xiao family was also born in the field and we know better than anyone how important it is for a general to have a handy weapon when he is out fighting."
Xiao Wenyuan stood up and walked to the sword. He turned back and looked at Mu Jingrui with a meaningful smile.
"A sword is given to a hero. I think that only the King of Zhennan in the world is worthy of this sword that can cut iron as well as clay."
Shangguan Wan Ning doesn't understand swords, but she can understand gems.
Just the one on the hilt of the sword is worth a fortune, enough for an ordinary person to live a prosperous life.
"No reward for no merit. I appreciate the Marquis's kindness. It's just..." Mu Jingrui didn't accept this trick at all, and stood up and walked in front of Xiao Wenyuan, "The matter of the beautiful girl is of great importance. Please
The Marquis asked Young Master Xiao to come out and confront me face to face."
A sharp light flashed in Xiao Wenyuan's eyes.
"Your Majesty still wants to try this sword to see if it suits your liking."
As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked the box. The box rolled several times in the air, and the sword fell out of the box.
Xiao Wenyuan made a beautiful spin, pulled out his long sword and stabbed Mu Jingrui in the chest.
The sharp blade reflected a cold light, and Shangguan Wan Ning was so frightened that she stood up from her stool.
Mu Jingrui stood there motionless. When the sword reached the center of his eyebrows, he stretched out his hand to clamp the tip of the sword and flicked it with his fingers.
The long sword made a special sound, and Xiao Wenyuan felt that the arm holding the sword was numb.
He took advantage of the situation and retreated. Mu Jingrui turned over in the air and grabbed Xiao Wenyuan's wrist.
Because Xiao Wenyuan only had one hand, he also put away one hand.
Their moves were so fast that everyone around them was dazzled.
"when."
Mu Jingrui took the long sword, held a few sword flowers, sheathed the long sword, and then put it back in the box.
All actions are neat and done in one go.
"Master Marquis, the sword is a good sword; however, the sword has two edges. I'm afraid that I can't control it and cut myself accidentally."
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