On this day, the proceedings in the meeting hall were completed and everyone went out.
The subordinate officials and staff all left, leaving only the Mu family walking behind. Mu Ang suddenly said to Duke Qian: "Has Aunt Jun lived in Jun's house for a long time? There can't be no one in charge of this middle school.
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Mu Zhan paused and glanced towards Mu Yan.
Explained: "First my uncle is gone, and now my grandpa is gone. Grandma is so sad that she can't get up. My aunt can stay there and comfort her. Furthermore, the Jun family has been here these days.
It’s a mess, and clan members often come to ask about the candidate for clan leader. My cousin is young and ignorant, so he can’t stand up to the clan elders, so my mother can help out a little bit.”
Mu Ang frowned, "Your mother is a daughter who has left the court..." Why should she get involved in the affairs of the Jun family?
He paused again and did not say anything. He only said: "Isn't there an eldest son of the direct branch of the Jun family in the big room?"
Mu Zhan sighed: "My cousin has been so sad since his grandfather passed away that he can't get up even now."
Mu Ang also sighed, the eldest member of the Jun family is really... If something happens to the eldest young master, I am afraid that the concubine will take over.
But Mu Yan said leisurely: "She is just an aunt, and the Mu family can't move on without her? I think it would be great if the third aunt presides over the wedding ceremony."
Mu Zhan gritted his back teeth. People had always only known her mother as the wife of the head of the Mu family, but Mu Yan always talked about her aunt. His mother was his aunt, what was he?
Concubine? He is the eldest son of a concubine in the Mu family? He is afraid that others will not know that he is a direct descendant.
There was secret hatred in my heart, but my face didn't show it.
He just said: "The third aunt is in charge of the house, and the servants all praise her. She is no worse than my aunt in charge of the house. Moreover, with the help of Wushi, there will be no chaos in the house. My aunt just happens to stay with my grandmother for a few more days."
After saying that, he looked at Mu Yan and said, "Third uncle feels sorry for third aunt. There are too many general affairs in the house, and my aunt is often exhausted. Why not, let the second younger sister help me? Anyway, the second younger sister is also in confinement now."
"She hasn't given up yet." Mu Yan refused coldly.
It's only a little more than a month, so what kind of confinement is there? Xi'er suffered so much on the day of delivery, and he wished he could raise her for half a year. Being the head of the family? What kind of life is this?
Mu Zhan smiled: "Second brother is still good at caring for others."
Mu Jun added from the side: "Second sister-in-law suffered a big disaster on the day she gave birth, so it's time to take care of her for a little longer. There are many people in charge of the house, so my mother didn't suffer much."
Mu Yan glanced at Mu Zhan leisurely, with a mocking look in his eyes.
Mu Zhan had just said that his mother was always exhausted, but Mu Jun said that there were many servants in charge of the house, so his mother was not much affected.
Mu Zhan wanted to take credit for his mother, but the mother and son had ulterior motives. While they stayed at Jun's house and refused to return, they were worried that the third wife would not be able to return the money, so they asked Associate Councilor Wushi not to say anything, and even mentioned it in front of the Duke of Guizhou from time to time.
Zuijun’s contribution.
Mu Zhan's face burned at Mu Yan's sight, as if someone had stripped him naked and revealed his insides.
He pursed his lips and looked up at the Duke of Guizhou. Mu Zhan couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the Duke of Guizhou didn't make any expression and was talking to Mu Ang.
After walking for a while, everyone separated. Seeing Mu Yan following him, Duke Qian turned to look at him with a pleasant look on his face: "Is something wrong?"
Mu Yan raised his eyebrows.
"Then follow me to the study." His voice was a little softer.
There was still a little joy in my heart. Ever since the day Zhang gave birth, which was difficult to deliver and the yard was burned down, the son didn't even bother to look at himself, and it was as if he hadn't seen him when he saw him.
Today, he took the initiative to find him, which surprised the Duke of Guizhou.
Mu Yan was walking behind him. Mu Zhan wanted to go to the other side, but when he saw him, he raised his leg to follow him: "I haven't talked to my second brother for a few days. We just happened to go to my father's study to talk."
"Then you guys chat, I'll take the first step." Mu Yan turned around and left.
Duke Qian hurriedly stopped Mu Yan and glared at Mu Zhan, "Aren't you going to Dusi?"
Mu Zhan seemed to have just remembered: "My son only wanted to talk to his second brother, but he forgot about the business. Let's have a drink with him another day."
"No need, I have nothing to talk about with you." Mu Yan refused coldly.
The Duke of Guizhou sighed secretly. They were all his own flesh and blood, but they were so unfamiliar that they were not as good as others.
He didn't say anything and just headed towards the study. Mu Yan followed behind.
Mu Zhan looked at the backs of the father and son, who looked harmonious, and felt suffocated in his chest.
He summoned a servant and asked him to follow him to the study to serve him. Just as he was about to give him some instructions, Mu Yan suddenly turned around and looked at him with a pair of long, cold eyes, as if he had eyes behind his back.
Seeing this, Mu Zhan was so frightened that he hurriedly walked away, leaving his servants on the spot without even giving any orders.
Mu Yan withdrew his gaze and followed Duke Qian into the study.
He didn't say anything when he entered the study. He chose a chair far away from Duke Qian and sat down. He lifted up his robe and crossed his legs, looking around Duke Qian's study.
There are many books in this study, and famous paintings are also hung on the wall. There are pen holders of various colors and sizes hanging on the table. There is an inkstone and paper spread out on the table. It seems that they are often used.
I can't help but feel a little pity.
His biological father has been fond of reading since he was a child, and is good at writing calligraphy, painting, and poetry. When he was young, he was a hostage in Beijing. He often went to places where literati liked to go to talk about poetry and essays with people. He was the second son, preceded by an eldest brother.
Now, he only cares about the romance, and it is not his turn to worry about family affairs.
Unfortunately, his successor passed away early, and he had to take up the family business. He was in a panic, but fortunately there was no trouble. He was called a "Confucian general", but he had many shortcomings compared to his grandfather and successor.
Just as he was thinking about it, he heard the Duke of Guizhou smiling and asking him: "You came to my study not to talk to me, but to visit. What do you like? Take your pick."
Mu Yan raised his eyebrows. On this shelf were his collections of calligraphy and paintings by famous artists of all dynasties. Which of the inkstones was not his favorite? Let him choose?
Then he is not polite. If he sells it, he can get a lot of money and give his daughter more dowries.
He looked around, locked a few points, and then looked back. Look at him, look at him steadily.
For a moment, Duke Qian felt uncomfortable being stared at by him, and then he heard Mu Yan ask: "Mr. Jun, is this the love of your life?"
The Duke of Guizhou was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned red. "What nonsense are you talking about!" he said without stopping.
Although they are father and son, can they talk about these internal affairs at will? Then he thought about the Cheng family who stayed in the capital, thinking that Mu Yan was avenging the injustice of his biological mother.
He said warmly: "Your mother has been living alone in Beijing for many years. I really can't help her. She is virtuous, gentle, restrained and kind. When you were adopted to your heir in your early years, she cried day and night. I comforted her for a long time and said that we would still be together.
Have many children..."
Unexpectedly, not long after, his eldest brother became seriously ill, and he was urgently called by his father to go to Yunnan. After this trip, the couple separated for many years.
The Duke of Guizhou fell into memories, thinking of the good times with the young couple Cheng, but he felt a little guilty.
Mu Yan interrupted his thoughts and mocked: "It's hard for you to think about my biological mother. If I remember correctly, do I still have to call Mu Zhan big brother?"
Duke Qian opened his mouth. How did he know that he would inherit the title? Otherwise, not only him, but also his father would not have let the eldest son of the concubine be born first. His eyes fell on the table, and he did not dare to look at Mu Yan.
Mu Yan didn't want to discuss this with him, he just said: "Well, Mr. Jun, do you really understand her? If I do something to her, will you be reluctant to let me go?"