the next morning.

Chu Xuanchi went to Fangfei Garden again to teach Mu Xueyan how to practice martial arts.

He first checked her skills, then pointed out her shortcomings and taught her on the spot.

"Let's take a rest first." He asked Mu Xueyan to come over. "How is Mr. Xiao's recovery going?"

"It's all good now. Brother Yu Wang, do you want to let him go?" Mu Xueyan was reluctant, "But he is Xue'er's benefactor."

"How could I be so ungrateful? I was thinking that if his injury is healed, he can walk around more often."

At first, Xiao Yan was seriously injured and needed to stay in bed to recuperate, so he did not leave the yard, but as his injuries recovered, he was able to go out.

"Then Brother Prince Yu, why don't you hold a banquet and invite many people over? Xue'er can then bring Master Xiao to the banquet."

Mu Xueyan didn't think the party was interesting, she just simply didn't want to practice martial arts, but Yueying was watching her very closely.

In the past, she could sneak out of the palace in Southern Xinjiang, but now there are too many people in Prince Yu’s Palace, and there are people watching her closely at all times.

"It's too late this month, but next month is fine. If your Majesty is free tomorrow, how about we go to the back garden to appreciate the flowers together in the morning?"

"Ah? Admiring flowers again?" Mu Xueyan was unhappy. "From Prince Yu's Mansion to Prince Rui's Mansion, Xue'er has already admired flowers many times."

"Don't you like it? Then I won't call you then." Chu Xuanchi just felt that if she was present, Xiao Yan might be more relaxed.

Mu Xueyan immediately denied it, "I'll go, I'll go. It's better to enjoy the flowers than to be trapped in the yard and practice martial arts under the watchful eyes of Yueying."

Chu Xuanchi had achieved his goal and soon left Fangfei Garden, leaving Mu Xueyan to continue practicing under Yueying's supervision.

***

the next morning.

Xiao Yan followed the attendants arranged by the palace to the back garden.

The back garden has already been decorated, with some tables and chairs where you can place tea and snacks.

After a few people sat down, a maid came to serve tea and water, placed fruits and snacks, and then waited on the side.

However, except for Xiao Yan, everyone else had their own maids or guards and generally did not need to be served by others.

Chu Xuanchi said some polite words, "I am really sorry, the king was a little busy in the past few days, and I neglected the distinguished guests, please don't blame me."

Xiao Yan said politely, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. It is a great favor for me to stay in your house to recuperate. How can I be disrespectful?"

"Is your injury better, Mr. Xiao? If you need anything, please feel free to ask. Since you are Xue'er's benefactor, you are my honored guest."

"Thank you, Your Highness. My injuries have fully recovered and I will be leaving in a few days." Xiao Yan had been staying here for almost a month and felt a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Xiao, is there anything else you need to do?" Chu Xuanchi had never thought of driving him away, and now he wanted to use him, so he was even more reluctant to let him leave.

"Not really. I originally wanted to come to Shengjing to try my luck, but I don't want to bother the prince all the time." That's how Xiao Yan met Mu Xueyan.

Chu Xuanchi asked with concern, "Sir, do you have any relatives or friends in Shengjing, or a place to stay?"

Xiao Yan's eyes were dim. "I am an orphan. I was taken in by my master when I was young. I have no relatives, and none of my fellow disciples remain in Shengjing."

"If you have to leave Shengjing for something, I won't force you to stay. Since you plan to stay, why not stay for a few more days and let Xue'er repay you."

Xiao Yan still refused, "Thank you, Your Majesty, but I really cannot disturb you. Being able to recuperate in your house is already Miss Mu's way of repaying you."

Chu Xuanchi continued to persuade her, "It is my duty to recover from my injuries. It has nothing to do with repayment. I was once saved by Xue'er's mother, and I know how difficult it is to repay a favor."

Mu Xueyan chimed in, "That's right, if Brother Yu Wang lets you stay, you should just stay here with peace of mind, otherwise outsiders will say that he is ungrateful."

Mo Zhaohua also agreed, "Miss, what you said makes sense. Mr. Xiao, please stay. It won't be too late to leave if there are good developments in the future."

"In that case, I will respectfully obey your command. Thank you very much for your kindness, Your Highness." Xiao Yan clasped his hands together and thanked the three people.

Then he lowered his eyes and drank tea, a smile flashed quickly in his eyes, but unfortunately even Chu Xuanchi could not see this scene.

After they sat and drank tea and chatted for a while, Chu Xuanchi suggested going to appreciate the flowers and gave Mo Zhaohua a wink, signaling her to get ready for action.

Mu Xueyan stood up and said, "The flowers in Prince Yu's yard are far inferior to those in Prince Rui's Palace. It's a pity that Master Xiao was unable to go and see them that day."

Chu Xuanchi was pushed to her side by Wuying, "Why, Xue'er, are you disgusted, or do you want to go to the Rui Palace again?"

"It's not that I dislike you, I just feel heartbroken. While my brother Prince Yu is fighting bloody battles outside, the prince of Shengjing is living a comfortable life."

Mu Xueyan has never been a stupid person, she also sees things clearly. Although the specifications of Prince Rui's Palace are not as good as those of Prince Yu's Palace, Prince Rui lives a free and easy life.

She didn't know how much manpower, material resources and financial resources were spent on the exotic flowers and plants in the yard, but she guessed that it must have been a lot.

Look at Chu Xuanchi again. He was often injured during the battles in southern Xinjiang in the past, and now he has become a disabled person. How can she not feel distressed for him?

Chu Xuanchi reminded, "It doesn't matter if you say this in front of me, but you must not mention it outside. Please pretend that you didn't hear it, Mr. Xiao."

Mu Xueyan pouted in dissatisfaction, "I know, you can't say anything here. Xue'er really wants to go back to Southern Xinjiang."

Xiao Yan responded respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, I understand."

"Let's go. Although there are no exotic flowers or plants in my palace, the chrysanthemums are in full bloom, which is still somewhat beautiful."

Chu Xuanchi took the lead and let Wuying push him to the deep part of the chrysanthemums to admire them. Mu Xueyan followed, but Mo Zhaohua fell behind.

She naturally did this on purpose, because Xiao Yan walked behind her out of respect, and she had no choice but to do so in order to talk to him.

"Mr. Xiao, do you recognize my bracelet?" During the second banquet, Mo Zhaohua noticed that Xiao Yan looked at her hand many times.

However, he did not do so at the first welcoming party, so she guessed that he was looking at the bracelet she forgot to bring last time.

Xiao Yan denied in a low voice, "I don't recognize it, but I am a little confused as to why the princess doesn't wear gold, silver or jade, but wears this kind of bracelet instead."

Mo Zhaohua raised his hand and deliberately showed the bracelet, "Gold, silver and jade are a bit vulgar, and this bracelet is of great significance, so I prefer it a little more."

Xiao Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, "So that's how it is. The women in Prince Yu's mansion are different from other women in Shengjing."

Mo Zhaohua stopped walking intentionally and distanced himself from Chu Xuanchi. "Sir, isn't this your first visit to Shengjing? How come you know other women from Shengjing?"

Xiao Yan also stopped and said, "I don't know him. I just asked the servants and maids for more information while I was recovering from my injuries in order to relieve Shengjing."

Mo Zhaohua nodded in agreement, "Since Young Master Xiao is planning to make a living in Shengjing, he should indeed learn more about it..."

A cold and sharp shout suddenly came from the front, "What are you doing?"

Mo Zhaohua glanced at Xiao Yan in a panic, then without caring about etiquette, he quickly walked towards Chu Xuanchi.

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