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“ Mr. Mu? Mr. Mu?”
Mu Qing was suddenly awakened, realizing that he had been lost in thought during the welcoming banquet hosted by the Attendant of Chu State. His face turned slightly pale as he picked up the bronze cup before him and poured himself a drink as a form of self-punishment.
Seeing this, Xiao You quickly smiled at the Attendant and said, “My lord, you know my master has traveled all the way from the capital of Wei State for over half a month. He is truly exhausted. That drink just now was my master’s self-punishment; I hope you can be forgiving.”
“Of course, of course! Mr. Mu has brought the precious treasure ‘Bai Lu Yu’ to our Chu State, which is indeed a great effort! Come, allow me to toast you with another cup,” the Attendant replied, ever so shrewdly picking up on Xiao You's words.
Mu Qing only heard the words “toast” and did not think much of it; he raised his head and elegantly drank another cup.
The Attendant set down his cup, a slight smile curling at the corners of his mouth, revealing a knowing expression. Initially, when he heard Mu Qing speak, he thought him merely cold in nature; however, it seemed that this man was excessively aloof. If not for the presence of that attendant named Xiao You beside him, this welcoming banquet would have been rather dull.
“Since Mr. Mu has come to our country, it is only right that you enjoy yourself. In three days, we will hold the ‘Xiang Shui Festival,’ which occurs once every five years in Chu State. There will be various singing and dancing celebrations; I hope Mr. Mu will grace us with your presence.”
Turning his head, Mu Qing saw Xiao You looking at him with pleading eyes. His heart softened, and the refusal that had been on the tip of his tongue transformed into a reluctant “Alright.”
“Ah, that’s wonderful! The past few days have been quite lively in Wan Qiu City. Mr. Mu should take a stroll around; I see you are quite impressive and still unmarried. Perhaps…”
Mu Qing felt a flicker of dissatisfaction and was about to refuse when Xiao You leaned closer and whispered in his ear, “Master, aren’t you looking for lady Chu? This is a great opportunity! I’ve heard many young ladies love to visit the night market in Wan Qiu City!”
Mu Qing shot Xiao You an incredulous glance—wasn’t it you who wanted to go? Xiao You lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly.
But then Mu Qing thought again; yes, he was looking for that girl named Chu Yunxiang—the one who had entered Wan Qiu City without even saying thank you before disappearing… leaving him restless for days…
His gaze dimmed… Who was truly pining for that woman?!
She had no semblance of a refined lady, lacked proper etiquette and upbringing, and was noisy and restless…
Yet it was precisely such a woman who made his heart flutter…
Mu Qing shook off these thoughts and turned to meet the Attendant’s expectant gaze, saying, “I would be honored to comply.”
As expected, Mu Qing watched as Xiao You bounced around like an excited monkey, struggling to suppress the urge to facepalm. He knew all too well that Xiao You’s childlike nature would not allow him to remain calm in such a lively place as the night market.
With one hand behind his back and the other snapping open his paper fan, he stood alone in the middle of the bustling street. Unbeknownst to him, his unique demeanor drew the attention of those around him, their gazes lingering on him with fascination.
“Ha, Wood!”
With a light pat on the shoulder, a smiling face suddenly appeared in front of Mu Qing.
Who else could it be but Chu Yunxiang?
She stood there gracefully, holding a flower lantern and smiling gently at Mu Qing.
Even Xiao You had once told him that when Chu Yunxiang spoke or remained silent, it was as if she were two different people.
Mu Qing's lips moved slightly, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to say anything. Besides his cold demeanor, he was indeed not accustomed to conversing with others... Moreover, looking at Chu Yunxiang's radiant face illuminated by the lantern, he couldn't quite articulate the mixed emotions swelling within him—joy, urgency, anticipation—all of which felt like they might burst.
“Hey? Wood is just Wood.” Chu Yunxiang sighed helplessly and spread her hands. “We’re at least acquaintances; you don’t even say hello? You mentioned being happy to find someone familiar at the night market, yet this ‘familiar person’ turns out to be an ‘ice man.’ Where’s Xiao You?”
After saying this, Chu Yunxiang began to look around.
It turned out she wasn't looking for him but for Xiao You.
Mu Qing suppressed the sourness rising in his heart and raised his hand to point out Xiao You's location, only to awkwardly realize that Xiao You was no longer in sight.
“It seems that Xiao You and I got separated,” Mu Qing said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Chu Yunxiang walked around Mu Qing with the flower lantern for a few circles, seemingly pondering something. Then, as if she had made up her mind, she suddenly handed the lantern to Mu Qing and linked her arms with his. “Your Xiao You has run off; now you have to accompany me at the night market.”
Without waiting for Mu Qing's reaction, Chu Yunxiang dragged him along to start her night market adventure.
“Wow, these earrings are so beautiful!”
“Hmm, this bowl of cold noodles looks delicious!”
“Wow, there’s even a magic show!”
“Hey? Mu Qing, why is your face so red?”
"Shut up! Go enjoy your night market!"
Hehe, finally spoke up, Chu Yunxiang thought to herself, unable to contain her laughter.
That night, after returning from the night market, Xiao You stared at Mu Qing's silly smiling face. Normally, with Mu Qing's personality, if someone like Xiao You looked at him like that, he would either ignore it or scold her. But this time, Mu Qing blushed as if caught in the act, staring blankly at his own arm.
There, the lingering warmth of Chu Yunxiang's touch and a faint fragrance remained.
"Tsk tsk, I must say, young master, if those women on the street saw your dazed and blushing face, they would surely pounce on you."
Only then did Mu Qing snap back to reality, realizing that Xiao You was teasing him. He raised his hand and playfully tapped her forehead.
"What nonsense are you saying? Go to sleep!"
With that, he flicked his sleeve and walked away without looking back.
Xiao You covered her forehead, wincing in pain.
lady Chu, you need to step up your game! This young master's dense nature won't change easily!
And so, the night passed joyfully.
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