Chapter Eighty-Four: The Second Spring of Happiness (End)

  Two people in their hearts each had their own thoughts, one was thinking about how to go home and please his parents so they wouldn't be too angry; the other was thinking about how to make her parents become her in-laws. Although the directions were different, both were with the intention of pleasing others. So when Shen Huan raised her head and saw the triumphant smile on Mu Siyao's face, she didn't think much of it, as everything looked good to her when she was in a good mood.

  "So where have you been staying these past few days? Why don't you just come to my place instead? My parents already know you, and my mom always says it's too quiet at home. I don't have any friends to bring back for her to meet, but she seems to get along with you pretty well. We can spend the next couple of days sightseeing in Beijing together with my mom."

  Shen Huan also felt relieved and happy to regain her freedom, so Mu Siyao naturally made an effort to persuade Shen Huan to go to his home, not only would his mother have someone to accompany her, but Shen Huan's mother would also have someone to accompany her, and it would create opportunities for them to establish a mother-in-law relationship ahead of time. This clever plan was well thought out, except that a certain person didn't quite take the hint.

  "How can I possibly go and disturb you? If your mother is free and has nothing to do, it's not impossible for me to visit her sometime. But if I were to stay at your house for several days in a row, who knows what kind of gossip people might spread?"

  If she were to let Shen Huan accompany Mrs. Mu to stroll around, she would probably have no objection. But if she were to ask her to stay at the Mu residence for a few days in such a grand manner, she wouldn't be that aware of it. Last night was an emergency and she was confused, so she was taken to his home by Mu Siyao. Today, she won't make the same mistake again.

  "Is there anything that bothers you or not, but this has helped me solve a difficult problem. I won't have to sneak back home every time because I'm afraid my mother will pull me aside and tell me how lonely and bored she is."

  "Hey, shouldn't your mother be complaining to your father?"

  "Who said I'm the idlest one in the family except for my mother?"

  “……”

  Shen fell silent, and couldn't help but nod in agreement in her heart: this kid still has some self-awareness.

  "How's it going? Just help me out."

  At this moment, Shen Han's face showed some emotion, and Mu Siyao couldn't help but continue to move her, although she knew the opportunity was slim. After all, she was not like ordinary women. The more you think she will agree with something, the more likely she is to disappoint you thoroughly. The more you think she won't do something, the more she wants to try and give it a shot.

  "No" means no. You'd better help me find a more reliable inn as soon as possible, I'll be staying in the capital for a few days before heading back home."

  Mu Ziyao had no choice but to nod and say, "Then follow me."

  Shen Han wasn't afraid of him using that trick again, so she took him home first and then they could talk about it later. Besides, she already knew where his house was, even if there were new routes to get there, it was still just the morning, and at most, they would just be visiting Mrs. Mu, and then leave, no big deal.

  While Mu Siyao didn't have such intentions, he simply took Shen Huan to the inn where they often came to eat. The decorations here were clearly for the rich young masters and official family children. Shen Huan secretly rolled her eyes but didn't say much. After all, he brought her here, definitely hoping she would live comfortably and at ease. His kindness was not something she should casually ruin.

  Aren't you going back?

  "I'd rather go home and face my mother's scolding, it's better than waiting for dad to come back and then sneaking back into my room"

  "Uh..."

  When she heard this, Shen Huan also didn't want to drive him away anymore. Since getting to know Mu Siyao, she had gotten used to having him around when she needed help. Except for the time before in the countryside when he climbed over the wall at night to discuss things with her, they hadn't been alone together in a room until now. The shop assistant had just closed the door behind them, and Shen Huan suddenly felt that even the air in the room seemed strange. At the same time, Mu Siyao had just sat down and exchanged a glance with Shen Huan, seemingly also sensing some ambiguity. He immediately cleared his throat to cover it up, saying: "This room is not bad, the lighting is good and the window faces the main street. When you have nothing to do, you can also watch the crowd downstairs."

  While speaking, the person also stood up and walked to the window, opening it. Suddenly a gentle breeze blew in, and Shen Huan only then felt that she seemed to be a bit too constrained. Having known him for more than one or two days, even if he had said ambiguous words before, they could only be taken as jokes. Even if they were true, he wouldn't be able to do anything to her here.

  Mu Ziyao left after a while, and Shen Han finally relaxed her entire body and fell onto the bed. She had hardly slept all night last night, and now she felt tired and weak, soon entering dreamland.

  In the following days, she occasionally accompanied Mrs. Mu to go shopping and bought some things for her family, buying suitable things for her father, mother, elder brother, sister-in-law and younger brother. After packing up to bid farewell to the Mu's residence, she was met with Mu Siyao's smiling face. She couldn't help but feel a little displeased: "What are you doing? Seeing me leave makes you smile so happily, do you think I've been causing you trouble recently?"

  At this moment, Mu Bai and his wife were also on the side, seeing Shen Han speaking like this not only didn't make them unhappy, but they had already gotten used to her straightforwardness. Seeing her being so sour, it must be because she cared about her son. As parents, watching this was delightful, how could they not be pleased?

  "Nowhere, I just feel like I'm carefree and relaxed now."

  "You didn't have anything going on in the first place..."

  "Do you really think that being a prince's reader is an easy job? But these past few days, I've resolved a very serious matter and feel like I can finally relax."

  "What is it?"

  "The Emperor finally gave up on marrying the princess off to me."

  “……”

  Some people are speechless, Shen Huan looked at Mu Siyao and then at her parents beside her, always feeling that this statement sounds so awkward. Marrying a princess to become a prince consort, I don't know how many young masters' dreams it is, they will push away this delicious cake as if it's a hot potato? That princess may be somewhat... but not to the point where people would dodge her like a hungry wolf, right?

  "Congratulations first, Lord Mu and Lady Mu. I've come to bid you farewell. I have to return to Fucheng Town."

  The two old men didn't say a word, they just smiled and nodded. Mu Siyao then smiled and said: "Let's go."

  "Where are you going?"

  "Aren't you going home?"

  "What does it have to do with you?"

  "I'll go home with you, I have something to discuss with your parents."

  Seeing Mo Siyao's mysterious appearance, Shen Huan suddenly mentioned that the princess's marriage was being called off. She had a vague feeling in her heart, but she didn't want to break it, and seemed to have no opinion on this matter either. She could only pretend to be speechless and turn around directly. Mo Siyao shrugged his shoulders and threw a glance at his parents, immediately following up. Neither of them noticed the faint cyan figure at the corner.

  Zhao Xi'ao looked at the back of Shen Huan and Mu Siyao, in his heart he only felt regret, nothing else, nor could he think of anything else. Mu Siyao had rejected the emperor's arranged marriage because he had the qualifications to decline it, but he... didn't have the courage, because he still had to take care of the Zhao family.

  In the end, he and Shen Han became strangers after all.

  Mu Siyao went to the Shen family and directly stated his intention, wanting Old Man Shen to marry his daughter to him. The two old men of the Shen family were still feeling ashamed because of the divorce of Shen Huan, but they did not expect Mu Siyao to take the initiative to speak up for Shen Huan and say that he didn't mind, as long as Shen Huan agreed. The two old men nodded, and he immediately used a sedan chair to bring her back to the Mu family, vowing that he would never remarry in this lifetime. His father was his role model, who had spent his life with one person.

  In the end, Shen Han dragged on for several months, tormenting Mu Siyao for several months, but still couldn't get him to nod in agreement. Just as Mu Siyao was embracing his beautiful bride, Shen Han said something that completely killed the mood on their wedding night: "It seems you're my second spring after all."

  Dare to treat Mu Siyao as a second spring, Shen Huan naturally received punishment, as for what the punishment is, it's naturally a private matter between husband and wife behind closed doors.

  Shen Han took advantage of her sister-in-law's pregnancy to practice her special abilities, and by the time the child was born, she had already mastered them. Since her family ran a pharmacy, she helped out with some obstetric work, living a happy and harmonious life every day. And her happy days with Mu Siyao had just begun...