After Nanny Chu sat down, she scooped a bowl of lily lotus seed porridge for Mu Sen. Mu Sen only stirred the bowl with a spoon and didn't drink it. Seeing that she was absent-minded and depressed, Nanny Chu couldn't help but ask,"What's wrong?"
Mu Sen shook his head. Seeing her like this, Granny Chu felt even more pity for her. Just as she was about to persuade her, Yi Lan asked,"What's the matter? Is it because of what Mother said to you just now? Mother was just rushing to the point and didn't mean to compare you with your sister.”
Musen pursed his lips, his eyes full of worry. He asked,"Mother, must our family have a daughter to marry Prince Bao?”
Yi Lan was stunned for a moment before she looked at Feng Yin. Feng Yin understood and shook her head. Yi Lan somehow relaxed and said,"Why are you asking this? What did you hear?”
Mu Sen frowned and said," I just feel that Prince Bao is not a good person. Muqing will suffer if she marries him. Mother, tell Ma to ask the Emperor to withdraw this imperial edict."”
Yilan smiled and said," What a silly child. This is a favor. It is a great honor for the Emperor to bestow a marriage. Moreover, it is a Prince. Moreover, your sister also likes Prince Bao. They are in love with each other. How can we break them up? There is also an imperial edict. How can it be withdrawn just like that? Don't say such disgraceful words again in the future."”
"Why would Mu Qing like Prince Bao?" Mu Sen asked in confusion. They haven't even met before." As soon as she finished speaking, she remembered that they had met before. It had only been two times. How could she fall in love with someone? On second thought, perhaps it was more than twice. There was no need for me to know that the two of them had met.
Yi Lan said," How could I not have seen him before? By the way, didn't you go to the prince's mansion as a guest today? Why do you still have such a big opinion of Prince Bao? Prince Bao has never offended you. You are also getting bigger and bigger day by day. You can't be so willful anymore."”
Mu Sen couldn't help but think about what happened during the day. His wrist was still in Hongli's hand, and he felt terrified and uncomfortable. He didn't dare to say it out loud, so he just lowered his head and didn't say anything.
Seeing Mu Sen like this, Yi Lan suddenly felt that this was an opportunity. Taking advantage of Feng Yin's presence, she made up her mind to persuade him,"Since ancient times, there has been a saying that 'a thousand miles of marriage is tied by a thread.' These are all predestined things that no one can change. Even if your two families are separated by the sea and the mountains, and have a feud, they will eventually become husband and wife. This matter is often unexpected. Even if your parents are willing, or if they are together year after year, they will think that it is a fixed marriage. However, those who are not fated will not be able to be together. At this moment, your sister's fate has already arrived. I wonder where your fate is?”
Feng Yin thought to herself, Is Yilan talking about that matter here? She couldn't help but blame Yilan, then looked at Musen uneasily. Unexpectedly, Musen blushed and said coquettishly,"Mother is always like this, dragging me into everything.”
Of course, Yilan knew that Mu Sen had misunderstood her. She would never think that Prince Bao had married his sister and sister, and all of this was caused by her mother. Yilan decided to let Mu Sen stop thinking about it and said ruthlessly,"Let's take Leng as an example. She's a distant cousin of your first aunt. She has a girl at home. She's beautiful, gentle, and educated. We decided to make this marriage and wait for Leng to come back.”
Mu Sen listened to Yilan's words in a daze. Every word pierced her heart. She had always thought that her mother knew what she was thinking. Musen looked at Yilan in disbelief and said absentmindedly,"Mother, who are you talking about?"
Yilan knew that Mu Sen was feeling miserable. Although she felt sorry for him, the truth was already there and could not be changed. She could only say firmly,"Of course he's talking about the cold. He's already 21 years old this year. It's about time for him to get married.”
Mu Sen's heart sank to the bottom of the lake. He was cold and hopeless. Although he had thousands of words to say, he couldn't say it. How could a young lady like her stop Leng's marriage? He could only say angrily,"Leng won't agree."
Yilan picked up the teacup but did not drink it. She said without any warmth,"It doesn't matter whether he agrees or not. Leng is an orphan, and your Ama and I are his elders. As long as we agree, it's not up to him.”After saying that, Yilan did not look at Musen. She was avoiding him. She knew how Musen was feeling right now, as well as her resentment and anger towards her. The teacup in her hand began to make a slight sound.
Mu Sen did not expect Yilan's answer to be so affectionate and decisive. She could not think of a reason for their actions. At this moment, her heart was in a mess and she did not have time to think about it. Her eyes were filled with tears as she stood up and repeated,"Leng won't agree." With that, he walked into the room.
Granny Chu's heart ached terribly. When she saw Mu Sen enter the inner room, she was about to follow him when Yilan slammed the teacup in her hand on the table and said with a dark face,"You're not allowed to go." Granny Chu could only stand still. She carefully raised her head and looked at Yi Lan. Yi Lan said in a reproachful tone,"Nanny, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you're her mother. I chose you from so many people. I was relieved to hand her over to you and Mrs. Su, but you guys spoiled her more and more. Whenever I scolded her, you two would coax and persuade her.”
Granny Chu didn't dare to say anything, and Huixin had already stood up in fear. Feng Yin saw the atmosphere and could only say,""Sister-in-law, let's eat. If we don't eat now, it'll really get cold.”
Yilan stood up and said gloomily,"Eldest Younger Sister, I'm really sorry for disturbing you. I see that Yi Erha is really going to bother you here for a few days.”
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law," Feng Yin said with a smile.”
Yilan took a few steps into the room and looked around. She still didn't go in and said,"We're going back."
Feng Yin did not persuade them to stay. She could only send them to the courtyard and return to the inner room. She saw Mu Sen lying on the bed with his face facing inside. She sighed and covered her with a blanket. She blew out the candle and came out.
Mu Sen just laid on the bed and cried silently. The whole room was dark, and she felt even more desolate and helpless. She couldn't figure out why Mother would treat her like this. They clearly knew my heart, but they still did this. What did I do wrong?
Now, she wished Leng could return to her side immediately and comfort her. Where was he now? Was he thinking about her under the hazy moonlight like her?
Was he alright now? Was he in danger? Was the journey tough?
When I thought of those brothers who accompanied Leng, I felt a warmth in my heart. I was really grateful that they were with you on this difficult journey. I only wanted you to return safely, but when I thought about how I couldn't face these hardships with Leng, I felt even sadder. No matter how many twists and turns the road ahead was, I just wanted to go with you. I wandered back and forth in my half-asleep and half-awake state.
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