Fragrant willow catkins

"But then the previous emperor passed away, and he was forced to shoulder the entire Tianle Dynasty. I never saw him happy again."

Ningxu didn't expect that, although Mo Xun didn't seem to have a deep relationship with the Third Master, she did feel sorry for him.

Ningxu: "You two...are childhood sweethearts?"

Mo Xun: "I guess so. It's just that my personality has become more mature as I grow up, and I'm not as enthusiastic as I was when I was little."

His words really hit the nail on the head. "What was Third Master like when he was a kid?"

Mo Xun thought, "It's about 90% similar to now...but one point is missing."

When Mo Xun said that the Third Master was very naughty when he was a child, Ningxu didn't believe it at all.

"Really? Even though he didn't have many clever ideas when he was little, he would play around with us and was often punished by the tutor to stand in the corner."

Ningxu imagined the young Third Master, playing mischievously behind a group of children. When the late emperor was still alive, he must have grown up surrounded by love. A cheerful mother, a reliable and tenacious father, a doting brother, and an optimistic aunt...

but now……

Alas... poor little thing...trapped in the deep palace, serving the people with all her heart.

"Like a dream!"

"Like a dream!"

"Ru Meng! Xiao Liu!"

Mo Xun called Ningxu, but seeing that she didn't respond, he called her several times in a row. Finally, Ningxu came back to her senses.

Ningxu: “Ah?”

Mo Xun: "What are you thinking about?"

Ningxu: "Thinking about the Third Master when he was a child."

Seeing her like this, Mo Xun sighed deeply, "Alas... I said all this just so that you can think it over carefully. He is the emperor, and your journey back to the capital will definitely be difficult."

The two looked at each other, and Ningxu saw the sincerity and worry in Mo Xun's eyes.

Mo Xun: "If you don't want to, come back to Prince Mo's Mansion at any time. Even if the master and the others don't protect you, I will do my best to protect you. But as for His Majesty, I hope you will think it over as soon as possible. Don't give His Majesty hope and then back down. His Majesty is suffering."

Ningxu was very moved after hearing these words. Mo Xun was thinking about her and the Third Master. Even if he was just a bastard of the eldest house of the Mo Palace, if the master would not protect her, a small maid, he was willing to protect him. Ningxu was satisfied with this friendship.

"Don't worry!" Ningxu smiled optimistically to ease the atmosphere, "Even if the road is difficult to walk on, I can still fly! Have you forgotten that I am an expert in Qinggong!"

Ningxu slapped the table, stood up, and gave Mo Xun a thumbs up.

"Okay then." Mo Xun was encouraged by her and stood up, holding up the wine glass, "Since you have made up your mind, I support you!"

Ningxu: “Cheers!”

Mo Xun: “Fuck!”

After dinner, Ningxu returned to her room and just as she opened the door, she found the Third Master sitting in her room. Ningxu was delighted and hurried into the room. "Why are you here? Have you finished your business?"

The Third Master was sitting there reading a book. When he saw Ningxu jogging, he also went to meet him. "It's done. Where did you go?"

Ningxu looked at the Third Master's face and instantly wanted to tease him, "Going on a date."

The Third Master froze in place while holding Ningxu's hand, with a nervous look on his face, "With...who?"

He knew it! A wife should stick to her husband all the time! Otherwise, he wouldn't even know if she ran away!

Ningxu was very satisfied with his performance, "Hahaha, I was just kidding. I'm going to eat with Mo Xun."

The Third Master breathed a sigh of relief, but he felt something was wrong. Meng'er wouldn't tease him for no reason. "What did you two say?" The Third Master asked tentatively.

Ningxu pulled her hand out and put her arm around Third Master's neck, "Nothing, he told me not to let you down, and to take pity on you and treat you well."

"Me? Poor?"

"Yeah." Ningxu took the initiative and hugged the Third Master.

The Third Master was a little confused. What was there to be pitiful about?

But it’s still pretty good to be able to hug your wife.

After a long time, Ningxu let go of the Third Master, but did not leave. She was still surrounded by the Third Master. "I will protect you from now on! You won't be pitiful anymore! I'm here for you!"

Third Master: "Uh... Meng'er... What did that guy Mo Xun say about me?"

Ningxu raised her head and looked at the Third Master. "When you were little, you were a very lively child. But because of the important task of the country, you can't even play properly."

At such a young age, the young king abandoned his childishness and took on heavy responsibilities.

When the Third Master heard this, he smiled knowingly and said, "This is my responsibility."

The two of them were still staring at each other. Ning Xu looked at the Third Master. There was nothing but determination in the Third Master's eyes.

Otherwise, it could be said that this was the person Ningxu had chosen.

Ningxu happily returned to the arms of the Third Master, and the two stayed together for a long time. The Third Master told her about the days when she was a child, she followed the younger generation of the Mo family to pick flowers, catch birds, climb trees and skip classes in the palace.

When the ship arrived at Huai'an Port, winter had already arrived. Everyone on the ship was wearing winter clothes, thick coats, and several girls were wearing snow-white scarves.

The ship entered the port, and everyone stood on the deck, looking at this new town with joy. The streets were covered with a thin layer of snow. Compared to the outsiders, the locals of Huai'an also wore thick clothes, but the style was more capable, without extra skirts or wide sleeves. Of course, except for the wives of some wealthy families.

Huai'an is located in the south. Although it is not as cold as the north, the air is more biting. Ningxu and others have to wear thick coats to avoid being cold, so the clothes can easily distinguish Huai'an locals from outsiders.

After getting off the boat, Ningxu and his friends noticed that the streets were lined with the same kind of trees, which were covered with small white flowers.

Ningxu walked quickly to a tree on the street and reached out to touch the flowers on the branches. "This flower is so beautiful, with white petals and red stamens."

Mo Xun and Mo Xiao came behind Ning Xu, and Mo Xun introduced, "This is Huai'an's specialty white plum, with white flowers and red stamens. It is only produced here and only blooms in winter. Huai'an is popular for wood carving with plum wood. Let my brother take you to see it later."

As he spoke, the Third Master also walked to Ningxu's side and said, "This time I went south to catch the flowering period of white plum blossoms. I want to take you to see it. Is it beautiful?" The Third Master looked at Ningxu with anticipation.

Ningxu has been admiring the white plum blossoms on the branches, "Beautiful!"

Ningxu held the white plum blossom in her palm with her palm facing upwards. At this moment, snowflakes were falling from above, making the red in the pistil look particularly beautiful.

The guards and boatmen unloaded the luggage on the boat, and Mr. He led everyone to their residence in Huai'an. It was also the property of the Third Master. The yard was quite large, and the style was different from that in the capital. The yard was also full of white plums, and the small courtyards were scattered in an orderly manner.

After the accommodation was allocated, everyone came to the dining table on time and waited for the meal to start.

The Third Master smoothed the remaining snow off Ningxu's clothes and said, "Meng'er, shall I take you out for a walk after dinner?" After settling down, he had to deal with the affairs of this trip south and had no time to accompany Meng'er.

Ningxu: "Okay, let's go, let's get familiar with the environment."

Ningxu responded to the Third Master's words, looked up at everyone and said, They will stay in Huai'an until after the Spring Festival, there are still nearly two months, they must go out for a walk, otherwise it will be boring to stay in the mansion all the time.