Chapter 777: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 777: A Clear Perception (2)
Chu Heng: "..."
Was he being fed in an attempt to silence him? As the first to be fed by his cousin, Chu Heng was not at all pleased.
Although Du Shi's appearance had caused some negative emotions in the Mo family, the lively and warm atmosphere in the dining hall soon made the discomfort fade. The meal went on with everyone enjoying themselves.
Meanwhile, the snow outside had grown heavier, covering the ground so deeply that it could reach the tops of people's feet. The Liu and Han families had no hurry to leave since Mo's residence was spacious enough for both families to stay comfortably, something they'd done in the past.
However, Shen Ji was eager to leave while the carriage could still travel. The spring imperial exams were only three months away, and since the autumn exams, Shen Ji had been renting a place to study. If it hadn’t been for the Mo family's invitation, he would have refused to come out.
Mo Qingze admired Shen Ji’s diligence and had already taken a liking to him as a potential son-in-law. Now, he saw an opportunity to make things clearer and, seeing that Shen Ji was about to leave, he kindly urged, "Yunjin has worked hard, but one must balance work with rest. You should stay here today, and leave tomorrow after the snow clears."
Shen Ji, though focused on his studies, appreciated the host’s sincere invitation. He hesitated for a moment, but when he met the expectant look of the bright young woman in the crowd, his mind momentarily went blank. Before he realized it, he had already nodded and agreed to stay.
"Ha ha, this is wonderful! Truly wonderful!" Mo Qingze was thrilled that Shen Ji agreed to stay, and he immediately decided to use the opportunity to start discussing the marriage.
Han Zhiyun and Liu Xiansheng, who had become acquainted with Shen Ji through Mo Qingze, had a good impression of the hardworking and sensible young man. They were also pleased to see him stay, laughing and suggesting they continue the evening with some candle-lit discussions.
The only one displeased was Xiao Ruiyuan. His face darkened as he glared at Shen Ji, suspecting that Shen Ji’s refusal had been a pretense, and he found his hypocrisy repulsive.
Shen Ji suddenly felt a chill and noticed the door to the dining hall was still open. Thinking it was the cold wind, he instinctively stepped aside, away from Xiao Ruiyuan’s cold, piercing gaze.
Chu Heng, watching his cousin sulking like an overturned vinegar jar, was puzzled. Following his gaze, he spotted Shen Ji, the picture of a gentleman. Chu Heng couldn’t help but smirk and silently looked down on his cousin’s childish behavior.
Meanwhile, Mo Yan, busy in the kitchen preparing food for the hungry "Four Beasts," didn’t witness this scene. If she had, she would have had a great time teasing the jealous one.
With Shen Ji’s stay confirmed, Mo Qingze then turned to Xiao Ruiyuan and Chu Heng. Before he could speak, Chu Heng spoke first, "I heard your village grew many vegetables this winter. I wish to see them for myself, but with the weather turning bad, I plan to stay another day. Would it be convenient for you, Master Mo?"
Mo Qingze had only asked out of courtesy, not expecting that Chu Heng would request to stay. Though he worried that the arrangements might not be up to his standards and that he might offend the prince, he couldn’t refuse outright and replied, "It would be an honor for His Highness to stay at our humble abode. If there are any shortcomings in my hospitality, I ask for your understanding."
"This place is excellent. I like it very much," Chu Heng replied with a gentle smile, but then subtly glanced at his cousin standing beside him. When he saw his cousin’s stoic expression, he secretly rolled his eyes. If it weren’t for this troublesome cousin, would the Crown Prince lower himself to stay here?
The heavy snow continued for the entire afternoon and only stopped by evening. The "Four Beasts" stretched out and frolicked in the snow, having a great time as their paws kicked up piles of snow, competing to see who could throw it the furthest.
(End of Chapter)
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