Chapter 356 - 355: Remember

Chapter 356: Chapter 355: Remember

Going to the tea house to book a private room?

Yun Qi was momentarily stunned. His first thought was that Mu Lianxiao wanted to invite a friend for tea, then the next thought was that Mu Lianxiao wanted to invite someone to view lanterns, and that someone...

He swallowed, seeing their princely heir with a straightforward and expectant expression, Yun Qi came to realize.

The princely heir actually wanted to take his wife out of the residence to view lanterns.

He figured, how could a man who loves his wife so much have any stray thoughts?

Thinking this, Yun Qi secretly let out a breath of relief, thankful he didn’t ask randomly, otherwise, it would have been really awkward.

Yun Qi touched his nose, smiled, and said, "Master, Madam likes that tea house in the middle of East Street. She says the porridge is well-flavored and soft, and the dim sum is delicious too. How about I reserve a private room there?"

Mu Lianxiao curiously asked, "How do you know?"

"Last year, Master had me keep an eye on Ma Dehai, and I met Madam on the street. Then I went into that tea house to tell Madam about Ma Dehai’s situation," Yun Qi said.

Upon hearing this, Mu Lianxiao had some impression.

Previously, when Yun Qi said he wanted to marry Jin Ling, Mu Lianxiao asked him how many times he’d seen Jin Ling, to which Yun Qi mentioned that occasion.

Mu Lianxiao nodded, "You’re clever, remember to pick one by the street, near a window."

Yun Qi smiled and agreed, then turned to look at the lanterns again.

Mu Lianxiao knew his intentions and laughed heartily, urging, "If you want to buy it, go ahead."

Yun Qi went off happily.

He also wanted to take Jin Ling to the street to see the lanterns.

Last year’s Shangyuan Festival, he and his wife, along with Ying’er, went to see the lanterns.

Since Du Yunluo didn’t like going out, and Jin Ling had never seen a lantern festival, when she first saw the dazzling sight, she was as happy as a child.

When Jin Ling was happy, Yun Qi was happy. He secretly decided that from then on, he would accompany Jin Ling to see the lanterns every year until they both couldn’t walk anymore.

But this year, with Jin Ling seven months pregnant, Yun Qi dared not let her walk amid the crowd.

If they couldn’t go out but still wanted to enjoy the lanterns, then they would have to bring them home.

The courtyard at home wasn’t too big or too small, but with a bit of decoration, it could still capture the atmosphere.

Thinking of this, Yun Qi naturally also thought of helping the princely heir please Madam. He suggested that Mu Lianxiao buy some lanterns to bring home, not knowing Mu Lianxiao intended to take Du Yunluo out.

After completing Mu Lianxiao’s tasks, Yun Qi returned to Willow Tree Alley.

Ever since bringing back his mother-in-law and brother-in-law before the New Year, the small courtyard had become much livelier.

Yun Qi called over Ying’er and quietly discussed with her, "Tomorrow afternoon, when the lanterns are delivered, take the opportunity to invite your sister-in-law to visit the neighbors..."

Ying’er immediately understood, covering her mouth with a laugh, "Brother is planning to surprise Sister-in-law, right?"

Just as Yun Qi was about to respond, he saw Jin Ling part the curtain and come out, so he quickly went to greet her.

Jin Ling smiled and said, "I heard you came back. What were you discussing with Ying’er?"

Yun Qi grinned and said, "Tomorrow is Shangyuan. Master is taking Madam to the streets to see the lanterns and asked me to reserve a private room at the tea house.

I picked that one on East Street that you mentioned, Madam likes their dim sum and porridge.

Master praised my capability. See, it’s all thanks to you."

Jin Ling couldn’t help but laugh, her moist eyes twinkling, "Did I mention to you that the Old Master loves the fish porridge at that tea house? Come spring during the imperial examinations, the Old Master will surely be too busy to eat. If we send some fish porridge and dim sum over..."

"Then the princely heir, as his son-in-law, would certainly gain face and admiration from those Ministry of Rites officials." Yun Qi, supporting Jin Ling, walked into the house. Once out of Ying’er’s sight, he turned his head to steal a kiss on Jin Ling’s cheek, "My Jin Ling’er is always finding ways to earn me credits."

In Shaohui Garden, Du Yunluo was reclining on the Arhat Bed, taking a nap.

Mu Lianxiao entered from outside. Jin Lan was about to greet him, but he signaled her to stop.

Jin Lan sensibly retreated, and Mu Lianxiao quietly walked over to the Arhat Bed and sat down.

Du Yunluo was sleeping deeply, her long eyelashes casting a curve under her eyes, her nose small and delicate like jade, but her brows were furrowed.

Was she having a nightmare?

Mu Lianxiao gently pressed his fingertip against her brow, softly smoothing it.

Du Yunluo murmured but did not wake.

Seeing her frown even tighter, Mu Lianxiao leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Yunluo, Yunluo..."

Du Yunluo’s body stiffened, and then tears welled up at the corners of her eyes, swiftly soaking her face, while she muttered "Princely heir."

Mu Lianxiao panicked a bit, raising his voice to wake Du Yunluo.

Du Yunluo slowly opened her eyes, with tears still clinging to her lashes. She raised her hand to rub them.

"Did you have a nightmare?" Mu Lianxiao asked her softly.

Du Yunluo lightly bit her lip; she had dreamt of the past, dreamt of the time after Mu Lianxiao had left, filled with fear and worry she couldn’t suppress, and she had cried in her dream.

Reaching out to embrace Mu Lianxiao, Du Yunluo buried herself in his neck, answering with a muffled voice.

Mu Lianxiao lifted her up and placed her on his lap, gently soothing her back and said, "Yunluo, tomorrow is Shangyuan, I’ll take you to see the lanterns."

Du Yunluo blinked her eyes, the shadow in her heart instantly dispersed.

The young man who spoke to her through the silken curtain of the carriage before last year’s Shangyuan had now become her husband.

"Yunluo, from now on I’ll take you to see them."

"You won’t break your word."

At that time, the clear voice of the young man was still echoing beside her.

Du Yunluo remembered clearly, the profound and bright gaze of Mu Lianxiao, instantly illuminating her world.

This was Mu Lianxiao’s first promise to her in this life.

Mu Lianxiao truly kept to his word, after they married, he took her to see the lanterns. He never forgot, never broke his promise.

He always kept her in his heart.

Du Yunluo couldn’t help but smile, the corners of her eyes slightly tinted with a bright smile, her cheeks showing two shallow dimples: "Alright."

The joy was evident in her expression, and Du Yunluo’s smile made Mu Lianxiao rejoice as well.

Mu Lianxiao lowered his head to gently kiss her lips, tenderly savoring her.

He thought, remembering every promise made to her was great, able to relieve her from nightmare’s fears and make her smile immediately, is wonderful.

True heart being reciprocated with genuine affection, is truly the best.

On the fifteenth night of the first lunar month, the Shangyuan Festival.

A few lanterns hung in the backyard of the residence.

Mu Liancheng would leave early the next morning, so tonight he accompanied Jiang Yunuan and Sister Niang to dine with Madam Wu at Baijie Hall.

Jiang Yunuan, holding Sister Niang, looked up to see Lian Qiao standing under the veranda. She softly asked Mu Liancheng, "Is Third Sister-in-law also here?"

Mu Liancheng was also surprised.

Just as they were speaking, the curtain of the main house was lifted, and Mu Lianxiao and Du Yunluo came out one after the other.

They exchanged greetings with each other.

Jiang Yunuan smiled and said, "It’s livelier with more people. Why don’t Third Uncle and Third Sister-in-law also join to accompany Grandmother for dinner, then afterwards we can take a walk in the garden to see the lanterns and also aid digestion."

Du Yunluo pursed her lips and glanced at Mu Lianxiao.

Mu Lianxiao replied, "Second Sister-in-law, Yunluo and I were just about to head out to see the lanterns."

Jiang Yunuan’s smile froze, she lowered her head, took a deep breath, and quickly raised her head again, saying, "Oh, in that case, you should hurry along."

Mu Liancheng entered Baijie Hall while Jiang Yunuan watched as Du Yunluo and Mu Lianxiao walked away, turning to give their regards.

She then turned to Mu Liancheng, holding Sister Niang, and after taking a breath, her mood lightened, she followed them into the hall.

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