Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

Chapter 25 The News Mu Hu Brings Back

“Yes, Granny, now that I know Master Zong, I can ask him to help me auction off my pills. That way, we won’t be short of money. When we have money, we’ll go to the capital to buy a big shop, make a fortune, and live a luxurious life,” Mu Xue said with a smile.

Granny Kang was amused by Mu Xue's words and her previous worries and tension disappeared. Her young lady would get better and better: "Okay, I'll wait for my young lady to take me to live the best of days."

"Of course, Granny, you have to believe me. I will be very, very good," Mu Xue said with a smile.

"Miss, take me with you too," Su Su hurriedly said.

"Yes, and Susu too. Don't worry, I'll definitely bring you along," Mu Xue said with a smile, tapping Susu's forehead.

The three of them chatted and laughed, creating a harmonious atmosphere, unlike Mu Jiaojiao's Hibiscus Garden, where the atmosphere wasn't quite as pleasant.

Yesterday, while Mu Jiaojiao was taking a nap, Shi Shu secretly went to the Yingkelai Inn and, through the innkeeper Li Fu...

The message was passed to Mo Shijie.

Mo Shizi has not made a move yet, which makes Mu Jiaojiao anxious and uneasy. Even Shishu is also unlucky. Shishu kneels on the ground and sobs.

"You slut, you can't even comb your hair, what else can you do?" Mu Jiaojiao slammed the comb hard into Shishu's face, and a red welt appeared on Shishu's left cheek.

"Miss, please spare me!" Shi Shu cried softly. She knew that if she raised her voice, Mu Jiaojiao would beat and scold her even more severely.

"You're just as useless as Shihua. Shut up, you're so annoying!" Mu Jiaojiao was both angry and annoyed. Mu Xue's mother wouldn't let her clean up, and Mo Shizi hadn't come to see her for several days.

I should listen to my mother and marry into the royal family; that way I'll have status and position.

Shi Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Mu Jiaojiao had no intention of hitting her again.

She was truly fed up with Mu Jiaojiao, and now she hoped that Prince Mo would send a message as soon as possible.

Perhaps her prayers were heard by the heavens, for the little maidservant guarding the gate timidly whispered at the door, "Miss, the gate guards have sent word that the Prince Jing's carriage will come to pick you up for the Treasure Pavilion this morning."

Upon hearing this, Mu Jiaojiao was overjoyed. She rushed to the door, opened it, and eagerly asked, "What did Brother Mo send me?"

The maid was startled when the door suddenly opened. She saw Shishu kneeling on the ground and quickly came to her senses. She lowered her head and replied, "Miss, only the guards came to deliver a message. Nothing was brought over."

"What? Nothing? Not even jewelry? What am I supposed to wear to the Treasure Pavilion auction tomorrow?" Mu Jiaojiao exclaimed shrilly.

The maidservant was so frightened that she took a step back, buried her head deeply in her chest, and dared not utter a sound.

"You're all useless trash!" Mu Jiaojiao slammed the door shut in anger. She turned around and saw Shishu still kneeling on the ground. She said angrily, "Get out! Don't get in my way!"

Shi Shu agreed, crawled to the door, pushed it open, and laboriously moved out.

The maid who hadn't gone far noticed that Shishu was having difficulty moving, and her eyes flashed as she cautiously approached her: "Sister Shishu, let me help you back to your room."

Shi Shu glanced at her, said nothing, but raised her arm towards her. Her sleeve slipped down, revealing her forearm covered with tiny red dots, a shocking sight.

"This!" The little maid's eyes widened instantly as she looked up at Shishu.

Shi Shu's expression remained calm, but she still reminded the maid, "Keep your voice down, don't let Miss hear. Help me back to my room." Her tone was full of exhaustion.

Born into a family, I am destined to be a slave for life. What can I do even if I am unwilling? Life must go on, and I still have my elderly mother to serve in this Mu household.

Mu Hu, hidden in a thick tree in the courtyard, witnessed everything. Without making a sound, he slipped out of Mu Jiaojiao's courtyard and headed straight for Yuyue Garden.

"Miss, Mu Hu is back," Su Su announced from outside the door.

With a creak, Mu Xue appeared inside the door. She quickly walked out and said, "Ah Hu, you've worked hard. Let's go to the study. Su Su, get some hot food."

"Yes, Miss." Su Su replied and went to the small kitchen without delay.

Since meeting Aunt An, Mu Xue and Aunt An have tacitly avoided going to the dining room for meals.

Mu Xue is a foodie, and the people around her have all been trained by her to be picky eaters.

She simply set up a small kitchen, and in her spare time she would make some modern snacks for them to try.

Kang Mama cooked all three meals a day. She couldn't bear to let Muxue cook, and she was even more worried about letting others handle Muxue's food.

As soon as Mu Hu sat down in the study, Su Su placed a steaming bowl of oil-splashed noodles in front of him. Su Su said with a smile, "Try it, this is Miss's cooking, she specially saved a portion for you."

That little expression of hers was so smug.

Mu Xue couldn't help but chuckle at the sight.

"Oh, then I must have a good taste. Thank you, Miss." With that, he picked up his chopsticks and took a bite.

This oil-splashed noodle dish is the encounter of chili powder and hot oil, a reunion of aroma and flavor under high temperature.

In her previous life, Mu Xue loved to eat, but she found that the noodles in this time and space seemed rather monotonous, so she specially made oil-splashed noodles, because good things should be shared.

Mu Hu took a bite of the noodles and couldn't help but widen his eyes. The noodles were chewy and smooth. In an instant, the aroma of oil, garlic, and chili filled his taste buds. It was sour and spicy, with a lingering spiciness. He couldn't help but eat heartily, devouring the noodles in a whirlwind. After finishing a large bowl of noodles, he felt extremely satisfied and exclaimed, "So satisfying!"

Mu Xue and Su Su watched Mu Hu finish eating with smiles.

Mu Hu scratched his head sheepishly: "It's so delicious."

"If you like it and want to eat it, just tell me, and I'll make it for you again," Mu Xue said sincerely.

Mu Hu was deeply moved. She didn't treat him as a subordinate, but truly proved through her actions that he was her comrade-in-arms.

Mu Hu didn't forget the important matter. He took a sip of water and said, "Master, Aunt An has been very quiet lately and hasn't made any moves. However, I discovered that Wang Mama in her courtyard secretly goes out every night after the mansion gates are locked. I only followed her once. She went to the Sifang Casino."

Su Su poured Mu Hu another glass of water, then got up and left, not forgetting to close the study door behind her.

Mu Xue considered it for a moment, then pondered, "Given An Rudie's behavior over the years, she must have a backup plan. This Granny Wang is very likely passing on a message."

An Rudie was the maiden name of Aunt An. She was originally the daughter of a wealthy family, but because she was dissatisfied with the marriage arranged by her father for the son of a merchant, and because she fell in love at first sight with Mu Qinghe, the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo who was not engaged, she begged the Duke of Zhenguo's second wife, her aunt, to allow her to move into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

But who could have imagined that before she had even met Mu Qinghe a few times, news spread that Mu Qinghe was asking for the hand of Princess Shengping.

She stubbornly stayed at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, even though Mu Qinghe was already married, she still refused to leave.

That led to all the things she did later.

"Yes, that's what I think too, so I had Mu Qi secretly follow Granny Wang," Mu Hu said.

"Well done, it's just that you guys have worked hard. Once this is over, I'll definitely treat you all to a few drinks," Mu Xue praised.

"Haha, good, your subordinates will wait. We won't leave until we're drunk!" Mu Hu laughed.

The longer you spend with Mu Xue, the more you can feel the same aura about her as you do about yourself, both of you being uninhibited and unconcerned with trivial matters.

This is quite common in the military, but it's really rare to see it in a woman confined to her home.

"Definitely," Mu Xue said with a smile.