kingnovel Chapter 73 Undercurrent
Chapter 73 Undercurrent
Chapter 73 Undercurrent
Mu Rong used four pots of West Lake chrysanthemums, which were tributed in autumn, to push down the wall between Xu Mansion and Mu's house.
Although, this was the result of him enduring nausea for many days and constantly dealing with Xu Chaoqian.
Although, this was just a wall of the outer courtyard, and it was two doors away from Xu Rongrong's courtyard.
But for him, it was enough.
He calculated the distance and found that this place was closer to her Wutong Courtyard than to the utility room where Chu He was.
He not only wanted to gain an advantage in distance, but he had also put a lot of thought into other aspects over the past few days.
On the day the flower garden was completed, he transferred Xu Xiangnan, a lay Buddhist who was responsible for tending flowers and plants in the mansion, to live in the servants' quarters under the pretext of helping Xu Chaoqian take care of the flower garden.
Live right next to the Chu River!
Xu Chaoqian was initially hesitant; after all, the Xu Mansion was cramped, and moving someone in would be incredibly inconvenient. But after Mu Rong said, "This person's monthly salary, food, clothing, and other expenses will all be covered by the Marquis' Mansion," he quickly agreed.
He was even thinking about how to help Mu Rong persuade Xu Rongrong.
But he was overthinking it.
Because the moment Xu Rongrong saw Xu Xiangnan, she agreed.
Because of this person, she really couldn't refuse.
In her previous life, most of the medicinal herbs she planted in the courtyard of the Marquis' Mansion were grown with the help of Xu Xiangnan.
This person is like her teacher.
"Growing herbs is the same as tending to flowers; you have to treat them with care. Never treat them as objects. They have their own emotions, and they understand romance. They are more sensitive than humans. Only when they sense your sincerity will they grow for you."
Xu Xiangnan was full of tenderness when he said this.
Mu Rong had never liked flowers and plants, and no one in the Marquis's mansion was knowledgeable about elegance. There, Xu Xiangnan was as lonely as himself.
But he never reveals it easily.
No matter whether there are people admiring them or no one cares about them, he always treats the flowers and plants in the yard with tenderness.
It was as if they were the only things in his eyes, and all other disputes and glories had nothing to do with him.
This kind of him also infected Xu Rongrong.
It allows her to occasionally forget the loneliness of being alone in the Marquis' Mansion and the pain of being ignored.
Xu Xiangnan is not good at speaking, but he is very knowledgeable.
When he was young, he traveled across half of the land of the Great Zhou Dynasty and even visited foreign countries.
In his spare time, he would tell Xu Rongrong about his experiences outside so that she could empathize with him.
She even knew some little-known news, for example, the Fuhai Pearls that later became popular in Beijing were told to her by Xu Xiangnan.
Therefore, when Xu Rongrong saw Xu Xiangnan again in the Xu Mansion, she really couldn't refuse.
When Mu Rong saw her eyes, he knew that he had made the right bet.
Xu Xiangnan was actually someone he deliberately arranged in his previous life.
In his previous life, he noticed that she often went to the outer study to look through the medical books left by her mother. She also tried to grow some herbs in the mansion, but she couldn't find the right method and her efforts always ended in failure.
So he instructed Xu Xiangnan to teach her some methods.
He knew Xu Xiangnan and knew that once he promised himself, he would definitely fulfill his promise. In his previous life, Xu Xiangnan did a good job.
Therefore, he knew that even if Xu Rongrong was full of disgust and hostility towards everyone in the Marquis' Mansion, she would not reject this person.
In addition, with Xu Xiangnan's identity and abilities, it is most appropriate for him to help Xu Chaoqian take care of the flower garden.
Xu Rongrong liked the West Lake chrysanthemums, so she asked Xu Xiangnan to take care of them and try to extend their flowering period so that she could smile longer.
Just like she is now.
He looked at the golden bush with burning eyes and a smile on his lips.
He was indeed using various means to get close to her and was also trying all kinds of tricks to make her accept him again.
But more importantly, he wanted to make her happy.
Xu Rongrong did not see the doting in his eyes.
But Xu Yaoyao, who was standing far away, saw it all.
She stood outside the flower bed, her fingers tightly clasped on the tree trunk beside her, slowly tightening, and then tearing off a piece of bark.
Why! Why do all these benefits belong to her, Xu Rongrong, alone?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that building the garden was fake, and Marquis Weiyuan's intention to move into the Xu Mansion was real!
What other county lady could she possibly be? A mere woman, what achievements could she possibly have made in the hunting grounds? His Majesty was simply trying to elevate the Marquis of Weiyuan!
What was so outstanding about her that she caught the eye of Marquis Weiyuan?
It actually made him so affectionate!
You know, the dignified Marquis Weiyuan is the dream lover of countless girls in the capital. He has any woman he wants. Why did he choose her, Xu Rongrong?
The anger made Xu Yaoyao unable to stand any longer.
Returning to her Bai Cui Courtyard, she summoned Yu Jin and said, "Think of a way. I want to leave the mansion!" Yu Jin was troubled when he heard this. "The current situation in the mansion makes it difficult... If you want to go out and relax, why not wait a few days?"
Xu Yaoyao sneered, "Why are you distracted? I want to go to the family temple to find my mother."
"This...I'm afraid it will be even more difficult."
Xu Yaoyao squinted at Yu Jin and said, "If it wasn't difficult, would I come to discuss this with you? What, are you jealous of that? Don't forget, I hold the indentures of you and your entire family in my hands."
Yu Jin shuddered twice, then dropped to her knees with a thud, "Second Miss is innocent! This servant would never dare to carry her on his back!"
Xu Yaoyao snorted coldly and said nothing.
When the rain had finished, she could only kneel on the ground and ponder. After a long silence, she stammered, "The eldest daughter is now in charge of the family. If the second daughter wants to go out, she must have a visiting card... Why don't you start with the master?"
"Father's eyes are full of that county lady now, how could he care about me?" Xu Yaoyao frowned.
Yu Jin came over and asked, "Do you still remember Mr. He?"
"What's wrong with him?" Xu Yaoyao asked.
Of course she remembered him, because he was the current top scholar in the imperial examination and the person she had been thinking about for a long time.
But after the third place winner enters the Hanlin Academy, he still needs to be sent out to gain experience, and often has to start as a county magistrate. My father would definitely look down on such a person.
Yu Jin whispered, "I heard that He Tanhua's performance in the Hanlin Academy was average. This time, he wasn't exiled, but instead has been promoted to the position of Attendant Scholar. This is a third-rank official position. If you ask the master to visit Miss He, he will definitely agree."
"Really?" Xu Yaoyao was overjoyed.
"It's true."
"But Miss He is aloof and arrogant. We were just average friends before. Now that her brother is so popular, why would she care about me?" Xu Yaoyao frowned.
"Second Miss, don't forget. You just need a reason to go out this time. Just leave our house and enter the He Mansion! As for whether Miss He sees you or not, it doesn't matter. Maybe it can make time for you to see the lady."
After listening to this, Xu Yaoyao quietly deduced it in his mind and it seemed to make sense.
She nodded, reached out and pulled Yu Jin up: "You are smart. From now on, let's talk behind closed doors. We don't have to kneel down all the time."
Yu Jin lowered her head, her eyes dark and deep: "I thank the Second Miss for her grace."