Fragrant willow catkins

Ningxu pouted and said, "I've never seen you give me anything."

Mo Xun got angry when he heard this, "Hey, Miss, you have your elder brother taking care of your food, clothing and expenses at home all day, how can I interfere?"

"Just kidding." Ningxu smiled triumphantly.

Ningxu and Mo Xun were waiting together for the food to be cooked and served. There were three full food boxes. Ningxu took one and Mo Xun each held one, and the two of them went to find Mo Xiao to eat together.

The two chefs who had just finished their work in the kitchen looked at each other in bewilderment, "When did the Mo family have a sixth young lady?"

"I don't know... maybe Huaian is still far away from the capital, and we are cut off from the news..."

Mo Xiao found a jewelry shop to take over the management. When the two of them arrived, she was delighted and hurried forward to take the food box from Ningxu's hand.

Mo Xiao: "You are here."

Ningxu: "I'm here to check on your work status on behalf of Grandpa."

Ningxu said this while looking at the furnishings in the shop.

Mo Xun walked to the table familiarly, put down the lunch box and placed the food on the table. "Just listen to her bragging. She can't even read an account book with her brain."

Ningxu gave him a speechless look, and Mo Xiao smiled and pulled her to sit at the table.

Mo Xun: "Did I say something wrong? Don't you even know how to read?"

Mo Xun couldn't help but talk nonsense when he was with Ningxu. Although he said that, he actually didn't mean to belittle Ningxu.

When Ningxu heard what he said, she immediately pretended to be pitiful. Her nose twitched as if she was about to cry. Her face was both aggrieved and sad. "Yes... I grew up in a poor family environment... I have no parents and no one to teach me how to read... Unlike you, you have a tutor to teach you..."

Mo Xiao felt heartbroken when he saw Ning Xu's pitiful look. As they were of the same age, they could empathize with each other better.

Mo Xiao patted Ningxu's back to comfort her, while glaring at Mo Xun.

Mo Xun: "Sister, don't glare at me. I heard that the second lady and the eldest brother both mentioned sending her to learn to read, but she was too lazy to go!"

You're pretending to be pitiful during a nice argument, aren't you?

The more Mo Xun spoke, the more excited she became. This little girl started to act pretentiously!

Ning Xu was seen leaning in Mo Xiao's arms, sticking out her tongue and teasing Mo Xun, which almost made Mo Xun angry to death.

He never stopped arranging the dishes, serving the two young ladies while accepting criticism. He did all the hard work and was glared at...

Mo Xun: "Get up and eat!"

He said this unhappily and didn't bother with the little girl.

Ning Xu stood up suddenly, and Mo Xiao also sat down with a smile.

Ningxu: “Okay.”

The three of them were eating and chatting. Mo Xun remembered that in the past there was always Mo Xi following Xiao Liu, so why didn’t he see Mo Xi today?

Mo Xun: "Why did you have time to come to us today? Did Xiaowu let you go?"

"Don't mention it. I sneaked out. If we continue to walk around with her, the streets of Huai'an will be trampled by us! Do you think she has been possessed by another spirit?" She had to admit that there were some misunderstandings between her and Mo Xi before, and their relationship became closer after the misunderstandings were resolved. But that guy couldn't act like he was in love with her and follow her around every day, right? !

Mo Xun knew something about this, and said with a smile, "She has been setting goals for herself since she was young. If she achieves one, she will change to another one. If she fails to achieve one, she will also change to another one."

"When I was little, I wanted to get the Second Madam's attention, so I always showed off in front of the Second Madam to attract her attention."

"When I grew up, I wanted to be a princess and a queen, and I devoted myself to learning palace fighting. I have only achieved a quarter of my goals. Now I guess I have switched to martial arts training. It is very likely that I will become a descendant like you who can summon the Feather Sword..."

Ningxu became more and more confused as she listened. "I can't do it anymore. Please recommend me some woodcarving masters. I want to learn woodcarving."

Mo Xun got excited when he heard this, "Woodcarving business! The Mo family has several woodcarving shops in Huai'an, and the masters there are all excellent! I'll pick the best one and take you to be his apprentice!"

Mo Xiao also nodded.

Ningxu clasped her hands together and shook them, "Thank you, you saved my life."

After returning home, as Ningxu expected, Mo Xi was sitting in her room waiting for her. As soon as she entered the room, she was stopped by her, "Where have you been?"

Ningxu felt a little guilty as she lingered as she entered the room, wondering how this person could check the itinerary better than the Third Master...

"I went to find the woodcarver."

Mo Xi said dejectedly, "I knew it..."

Ningxu walked over to sit next to her and comforted her, "I will be going out to attend classes every day in a few days, so I won't be able to accompany you. Why don't you find something interesting to do?"

"Hmph." Mo Xi turned away and didn't look at her. "You all should leave. I will be left alone in the mansion to suffer through the days like years."

Ningxu: "How about... you also find a shop to run?"

Mo Xi: "I don't want to. I want to practice martial arts now. If you all leave, there will be no one to practice with me."

She knew that Rumeng would abandon her sooner or later to do other things, so she compressed the time for Rumeng to accompany her and did not let Rumeng teach her martial arts.

Ningxu was brainstorming, thinking, "Then how about this, you come with me to the shop, I will study while you practice sword skills, and I will come to accompany you after class." After all, you are the daughter of the Mo family, and the master should not mind your noise...

"I don't like the atmosphere of your class!"

Ningxu: "Then you stay in the mansion obediently, and I will give you a small gift when I learn to carve!"

Mo Xi was impatient and Ning Xu also had a bad temper. After trying several methods but none of them worked, she lost her patience.

Mo Xi's eyes lit up when he heard there was a gift. He turned around and stared at Ning Xu, "Are you serious?"

Ningxu: "It couldn't be more true."

Mo Xi: “It’s a deal!”

The matter of becoming a disciple was soon put on the agenda.

When Ningxu followed Mo Xun into the shop, there were many vivid wooden carvings in the shop, with the fresh scent of white plum blossoms, which smelled very pleasant.

The apprenticeship went smoothly. Mo Xun found a master who seemed very patient and amiable. I don’t know if he took Ru Meng’s hot temper into consideration, but the learning process went very smoothly.

The master explained to Ningxu the usage and gestures of the many tools at hand. Ningxu had seen Third Master carve things, so she understood quickly and was able to get the hang of it after observing for three days.

The old master asked her to start by copying and carving medium-sized ornaments. In order to make the work easier, Ningxu changed into Huai'an local clothing every time she went out. As expected, without the sleeves, her movements became much faster.

Ningxu had no long-term practice, so the lines she carved were sometimes crooked. The old master just smiled and did not interfere too much. He always praised Ningxu with a kind smile.

Ningxu and the master had different first impressions. He thought the girl was a little impetuous, with a more martial arts-like temperament. She was obviously a spearman, and had no artistic talent. He was very touched that she could calm down and learn. At least she was better than his naughty and careless apprentices.