The corner of Mu Yexing's mouth twitched. He didn't believe that Qian Jiujiu would care about these things. Besides, who would think there was nothing wrong in public
After coughing twice, Mu Yexing suddenly found Qian Jiujiu like this, which made him a little worried. He glanced at Qian Jiujiu and said, "I came here because I have almost read all the information you gave me today."
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, he opened his mouth in surprise: "What did you say? You've finished reading it? Did you write it down?"
Compared to Qian Jiujiu's surprise, Mu Yexing looked calm: "I have memorized it all. Oh, by the way, I have never told you that I had a photographic memory when I was a child."
"Later, I was poisoned, and my mind was often a little confused. Now that I have been detoxified, I find that my photographic memory has returned. And I have almost summarized it."
"You showed me the essential elements of a wise ruler. The most important ones are diligence, love for the people, great talent, and the ability to listen to advice..."
Qian Jiujiu listened to Mu Yexing listing the qualities of each emperor one by one. Suddenly, Qian Jiujiu glanced at Mu Yexing and said, "Oh, by the way, Fifth Brother."
"You are well now, won't you go and see your teacher?"
Speaking of the teacher, Mu Yexing was stunned for a moment, then he thought of something: "It's time to go and see him. I'm fine now, and the teacher should be back."
Qian Jiujiu looked at Mu Yexing and thought about it, but didn't say anything else. Thinking that Xiaoman had come out of the kitchen, it should be almost time for dinner.
Thinking of this, it’s time to see the guest off: “By the way, Fifth Brother, it’s getting late, you…”
Before Qian Jiujiu finished speaking, she heard Mu Yexing say, "Yeah, I didn't even notice it. It's getting late, and I'm a little hungry."
"Sister-in-law, you don't mind if I eat at your house, right? I heard that the meals at Xiaowang Mansion are the most delicious in Kyoto, so I want to experience it today."
Qian Jiujiu's face froze for a moment. Don't you know how to avoid suspicion? How can you be so shameless? My husband is not here, and you are my husband's brother!
You actually want to stay alone to have dinner with your brother and sister-in-law. What are you thinking
Of course, Qian Jiujiu could only mutter these in her heart. She really didn't dare to say them out loud, nor could she really keep people at a distance.
Although he felt it was inappropriate, he thought, it's okay, it can just be separated by a screen. But the thought of having one more person to share the food with him made Qian Jiujiu suddenly unhappy.
"Of course I don't mind, let's eat."
Although she was very unhappy in her heart, she still had to put on a smile, because if nothing unexpected happened, the man in front of her would be the future emperor.
It must be to leave a good impression, this is called advance investment. Thinking of this, Qian Jiujiu felt a little more comfortable and went to find Xiaoman.
Xiaoman had just coaxed the two children and said, "Auntie has made delicious food for you today. Let's go eat first, okay?"
Nannanbeibei glanced at Xiaoman and nodded. Xiaoman brought the two to the side hall. This was because Mu Yexiao was not at home, so they had their meals in the side hall.
Just when I arrived at the side hall, I saw Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexing walking over. When Xiaoman looked at Mu Yexing, she was a little puzzled because they had already had dinner.
Why didn't this person leave? God knows she didn't cook for him at all, but fortunately Xiaoman would always cook a little more every time to satisfy the maids around Qian Jiujiu.
I can also eat the food I made myself. Will it come in handy today? Qian Jiujiu saw Xiaoman coming and said, "Xiaoman, you came just in time. We can have our meal now."
"Dongchen, go and serve the Fifth Prince for dinner behind a screen."
Xiaoman's mouth twitched. There was a screen behind her. Why did she feel like she was trying to cover her ears and steal a bell? She couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Then she saw Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexing both looking at her, obviously curious about what she was laughing at. Xiaoman touched her nose in embarrassment and said, "Well, it's okay."
"I just have an itchy throat."
Qian Jiujiu rolled her eyes. Hongling had already asked someone to serve the dishes, but all the dishes that were served passed in front of Qian Jiujiu first for Qian Jiujiu to choose.
Either Qian Jiujiu eats it herself or brings it to Mu Yexing. Mu Yexing has no idea that the food he is eating now is what Qian Jiujiu dislikes and refuses to eat.
Watching the dishes being served slowly, Mu Yexing took the chopsticks and took a bite. He couldn't help but squint his eyes. The taste was indeed very good. He couldn't help but glance at the screen.
You can still see Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman through the screen, but it's not very obvious. You can see that Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman are eating very quickly.
I couldn't help but interrupt: "Sixth sister-in-law, I wonder if your cook can come out to see me?"
Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman were fighting over the only piece of winter melon on the table. Both of them had their chopsticks stretched into the plate and were struggling to grab it.
Hearing Mu Yexing calling her, Qian Jiujiu subconsciously paused for a moment, and then Xiaoman quickly picked up the winter melon and put it into her bowl.
Mu Yexing could vaguely see the actions of the two people here. To be honest, he had never seen anyone fighting over food on the table, so he found it a bit novel.
Qian Jiujiu looked at the winter melon and heard Mu Yexing's words. She pouted in dissatisfaction and snorted, "Why does Fifth Brother want to see my family's cook?"
"You want to poach someone? That's impossible. Besides, the cook is far away and close at hand."
There was nothing that Mu Yexing didn't understand about this, but Mu Yexiao was still very curious. How old was Xiaoman in front of him, maybe twelve or thirteen years old, and she could actually make such delicious food.
This talent for cooking is extraordinary. He blinked his eyes and said, "The Princess of Yongxi County is so clever and skillful. This prince is a little surprised."
Xiaoman blinked and muttered in his heart, Even if you are surprised, even if you praise me, there is no way I will go with you, humph!
But he looked in the direction of Mu Yexing with a flattered expression: "Thank you for the compliment, Fifth Prince. It's just that practice makes perfect."
Mu Yexing almost died of depression after hearing this answer. If you have the guts to say this to those chefs, you will be beaten to death! People have been practicing for a lifetime.
I'm not even as good as a girl in her teens. Aren't you deliberately trying to provoke me
Mu Yexing could tell that the Princess Yongxi didn't seem to like him very much? After a pause, Mu Yexing continued, "I wonder if the Princess is free to go with me to the Fifth Prince's Mansion?"
Xiaoman rolled her eyes, thinking that Mu Yexing couldn't see it. But in fact, Mu Yexing saw the whole action behind the screen and found it quite interesting.
This Princess Yongxi seems to be more interesting than the other women, but it’s a pity that she is too young and her status is not so good. Otherwise, she could be considered.
Xiao Man had absolutely no idea what Mu Yexing was thinking at this moment, and she directly refused: "I'm sorry, Fifth Prince, my sister is alone in the palace now."
"I am my sister's adopted sister. I should stay in the mansion and be taken care of."
Mu Yexing knew that Yongxi would refuse, but after hearing what Yongxi said, he still felt a little uncomfortable. He glanced at Xiaoman and said, "Since County Master Yongxi thinks so."
"Well then, if you have time, Yongxi, I will invite you to visit the Fifth Prince again."
After he finished speaking, Mu Yexing stood up and left. Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman looked at each other in bewilderment: "What's going on now? Why do I feel like Mu Yexing has taken a fancy to you?"
Xiaoman listened to Qian Jiujiu's words and rolled her eyes again: "Are you kidding me? Sister, he's still a child, he can't be a pedophile."
Now it was Qian Jiujiu's turn to roll her eyes: "Look at you now, you eat a lot of good things, but your figure is still so beautiful, and you still have a child?"
"People in ancient times matured early, and you are 12 years old this year, okay? Your marriage can be put on the agenda. By the way, seriously, Xiaoman, have you discussed your marriage with your father?"
"Should I make the decision or should your father make the decision? No, you are now the Princess of Yongxi County appointed by your father. I'm afraid your marriage will be decided by the royal family."
Xiaoman felt something was wrong with these words and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "What do you mean? I should be the one to decide my marriage! I'm telling you, no one can decide my marriage at will."
Qian Jiujiu curled her lips and said, "Then you should wait and see. The emperor should not think of you. Otherwise, he might arrange a marriage for you. Are you going to disobey his order?"
Xiaoman blinked and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "Sister, you are my biological sister. You are the one who caused this matter. I never thought about being a county lord from the beginning to the end."
"You have to be responsible for me. If I am not happy in this life, you will be miserable. I will live in the palace forever."
Qian Jiujiu looked at Xiaoman speechlessly and said, "Even if you live in the palace for the rest of your life, I can still support you. As long as you are happy with it, that's fine. But seriously."
"Xiao Man, don't you have someone you like?"
Although Xiaoman looks only 12 years old, Qian Jiujiu knows exactly what kind of person she is inside.
That's why I asked this question. Xiaoman didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, she thought about it seriously and said, "Sister, do you think there are any men who are suitable to be my husband among those who appear around us now?"
Fortunately, after Mu Yexing went out just now, Qian Jiujiu asked the maids to go out. Since the two children had finished eating, Qian Jiujiu asked the maids to go and take care of the children.
So now there are only Qian Jiujiu and Xiaoman in the side hall, and the two of them can discuss without restraint. Qian Jiujiu was a little puzzled when she heard what Xiaoman said.
"What do you mean by that?"
Xiaoman sighed helplessly: "I see you have forgotten that I am not 12 years old this year but 30 years old. You asked me, a 30-year-old old woman, to eat these young meats."
"Do you think I can do that?"