The head of the Mu family

Chapter 144 Love Arises Without Knowing Where It Begins

When Huaisheng came out of the bathhouse, Qianyan was standing outside the door with her hair still wet.

"Why are you standing here? Go dry your hair first!"

It's getting a bit chilly late at night.

Qianyan quietly picked up Huaisheng and carried him in her arms, but put him down immediately after taking a step, her face as red as an apple.

Just now, Qianyan was wearing men's clothing with a chest binder, but late at night, Kuaima was wearing even more.

She had just finished bathing and was wearing an inner garment and a single layer of clothing on top.

With that hug, through the thin clothing, she could fully appreciate the well-developed body of her beloved, who was in her early twenties.

The familiar scent of her beloved, the warmth of his body through the fabric, made Qianyan's blood boil.

Qianyan immediately put down her hand as if she had been electrocuted, her heart pounding with excitement, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

I've held him before, but it was always during the Lunar New Year when everyone was wearing thick clothes.

Seeing his reaction, Huai Sheng immediately realized what was happening and felt embarrassed as well.

"I, I, I..."

I'll go check on the fire in the earthworm first.

"Qingyun, help Huaisheng walk slower!"

He lowered his head and walked away quickly.

In my opinion: I want to get married soon, this is too agonizing~

So this is what it feels like to suffer!

When Qianyan arrived at the greenhouse, she tried her best to calm herself down.

A short while later, Huaisheng, supported by Qingtian, slowly entered.

The two lay on the rocking chairs, their hair facing the radiator, completely ignoring the awkward situation that had just occurred.

As usual, they started chatting, and as they talked, Huai Sheng's eyelids started to droop, and he fell asleep.

She walked over gently and smoothed her beloved's hair, gazing intently at him.

I finally felt at peace, with the reassurance of having Huaisheng by my side.

After her hair dried, Qingtian carried her back to the main courtyard, and she went to rest in the east wing.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Huaisheng finally woke up. Qingtian immediately called someone in to help him wash up, and Qianyan stood at the door again.

After washing up and drinking some water, Huai Sheng opened the door and saw Qian Yan standing there.

The two smiled at each other. Qianyan reached out her hand, and Huaisheng helped her step over the threshold, but Qianyan did not let go of her hand.

The two of them walked hand in hand to see Huaisheng off to breakfast, and Qianyan watched as Huaisheng ate some breakfast.

Lunch was served shortly afterward. Huai Sheng was given only two pieces of pastry and a bowl of milk before being led out.

Now that you're home, you should...

"Now that I've arrived home, I must go and pay my respects to my parents and ancestors. Let's go!"

Huai Sheng interrupted Qian Yan and said seriously.

All the words I wanted to say were condensed into a simple "Hmm...".

The two went to the ancestral hall to offer incense to the ancestral tablets. Huai Sheng respectfully kowtowed to his ancestors, just like Qian Yan.

In the days that followed, as long as Huai Sheng was alive, he would burn incense every morning after finishing his breakfast.

Although it was expected, Qianyan was still particularly moved.

After paying respects to the ancestors, a servant came to call us for lunch.

After lunch, she took Huaisheng's hand and led her to the back garden for a stroll to digest her food.

"Wow, there's even a garden! That's great!"

"You can come back and stay here often in the future~"

"Um...

What do you do all day here?

"I have to go to my uncle's place every day for duty; my uncle is the regent!"

"Ah? So your uncle is the regent. No wonder he seemed so fierce back then."

"Then why don't you have to go on duty today?"

"You're here~ I asked for leave, saying I drank too much yesterday~"

Shall we go out for a walk later?

I also need to tell the Regent that you've arrived; he's always pressuring me about my marriage.

I told him I was engaged, but I couldn't give him a proper engagement, and he always thought I was just making excuses.

Thinking about his past experiences, Huai Sheng suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

"Your uncle is the regent, are you sure about our relationship..."

Qianyan immediately realized what she meant and quickly interrupted her.

"What's between you and me is none of anyone else's business!"

If it weren't for you... refusing...

When I went back last year, I was already preparing for our wedding.

"Okay~ okay~ I understand..."

I've come here to spend some time with you.

If all goes well, our marriage should be arranged no later than next year...

"I've already prepared everything..."

I wanted to discuss with you whether to handle this directly at the Mu residence, or also at the Cui family's residence?

"Um..."

Huai Sheng thought for a moment, then continued,

"Hmm~ There's plenty of time, we'll discuss it again then~"

"That's good~ It's so good to have you here~"

Huai Sheng looked around to make sure no one was there, then quickly hugged Qian Yan and immediately let go.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Qianyan couldn't control her expression anymore. She said, "Don't worry, I'm here," and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.

I wanted to relive that moment, when Huaisheng had just given me a hug, but he had already walked away a few steps.

Qianyan quickly walked a few steps, took Huaisheng's hand, and the two of them didn't speak a word the whole way; the air was sweet.

A brief comment: The food tasted especially delicious this morning, starting with breakfast!

After the meal, Qianyan showed Huaisheng around the mansion to familiarize him with the place.

The servants they encountered along the way all bowed and addressed them as "Young Master" or "Miss".

After taking a stroll around, we returned and had some tea. Qianyan then asked for the carriage to be harnessed.

Huai Sheng changed into men's clothing and wanted to ride a horse to explore the capital. Qian Yan smiled and looked at her without saying a word.

As soon as Huai Sheng mounted his horse, he said awkwardly:

"No, let's take the carriage instead; my skin is a bit sore."

Qianyan couldn't help but chuckle, so he stepped forward, half-lifted her, and helped her down from the horse. He then changed his clothes, changed into a carriage, and went out into the street.

Huaisheng learned about the general layout of the capital.

This residence, in brief, is located on the very edge of the wealthy district. The Regent's mansion is separated from the Cui family mansion by two streets, and it is very close to the imperial city.

The reason why Huai Sheng failed to stake out the place last time was because those warriors were the regent's personal guards. Unless they were on official business, it was difficult to stake out the place at the government office.

In the afternoon, the two of them went out and strolled through two streets, and Huaisheng even visited a few more jewelry shops.

The jewelry style in the South tends to be more delicate and exquisite. Qianyan and Huaisheng sat in the VIP room of someone else's house.

Ask the store to pick out a few of their best and most fashionable items.

I'll get one for Huaisheng to try on in a bit, examine it carefully, and then give my opinion.

The waitress beside her smiled and said:

"You two are a perfect match, and must be newlyweds."

They look so perfect together, it's truly enviable!

"Look at our shop's prized possession, the young lady wearing a jade bracelet on her fair wrist, she looks absolutely stunning!"

Huaisheng and Qianyan blushed instantly upon hearing this, and Qianyan quickly covered Huaisheng's face with her sleeve while laughing.

"We're only engaged; I haven't yet had the good fortune to marry you, Miss."

"Oh~ I saw the girl's hair was combed up, so I thought~"

The same applies; once the engagement is made, the wedding will be just a matter of days!

The affection between the two of you is truly enviable!

In a moment of impulsiveness, Qianyan bought the shop's prized possession, a pair of exquisite imperial green jade bracelets that had been displayed for many years.

Two hundred thousand taels of silver, and the woman smiled even more happily than Qianyan.