Just as he was talking, the maid came in and said, "My lord has returned home."
Mu Yunhan said: "Go quickly and tell your lord that Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Third Madam are here and ask him to come and pay homage."
Princess Huaichang quickly adjusted her bun and dress, looking solemn.
Mr. Zhou, on the other hand, was distracted and absent-minded.
Gu Fenglin, wearing a black priest's robe, came slowly and did not come close. He stood still at a distance and saluted Princess Huaichang: "Well, Your Highness."
Princess Huaichang returned the gift: "How are you, the priest? I haven't seen you for some days."
Gu Fenglin did not explain, nodded lightly, and saluted Zhou: "Third Aunt."
Mrs. Zhou returned the gift with a stiff smile and said, "I have something to do at home, so I have to go back first, Your Highness..."
Princess Huaichang said very considerately: "Aunt, please do it yourself."
Mrs. Zhou lowered her head and said softly: "Daughter-in-law Ah Lin, I will pack up these hairpins and clothes that I borrowed today and have them delivered to you when I get back."
Mu Yunhan smiled slightly: "The dress fits you well. Auntie, just accept my filial piety."
As for Zhuchai, her eyes glanced at Princess Huaichang's face, and then at Zhou's stiff neck, without mentioning it further.
If it were Mr. Zhou himself, he would definitely not touch these valuable items.
This is Princess Huaichang's attempt to force others to do something difficult, or it may be said that she has ulterior motives.
Mrs. Zhou was very afraid that Mu Yunhan would lightly say that he gave her the pearl hairpin, which was not filial piety, but contempt.
Seeing that Mu Yunhan didn't mention it, Yu Lai breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his head and left in a hurry.
As expected, Princess Huaichang mentioned to Gu Fenglin that she would go to Zhoujiazhuangzi to celebrate her birthday, but she was very smart and asked Gu Fenglin to watch the ceremony and play with her.
"My grandmother and the rest of my family will be extremely honored and happy to have you come here."
Gu Fenglin said calmly: "I am afraid that I will disappoint His Highness. The late Emperor will enter the mausoleum. Your Majesty ordered me to go to the temple tomorrow to pray for blessings."
Princess Huaichang was startled, then showed a look of shame and pain: "My father is about to enter the mausoleum, but I only remember to have fun. It is really unfilial..."
Gu Fenglin said: "Your Highness is serious, congratulating my grandma on her birthday is also an act of filial piety, how can it be considered fun?"
Princess Huaichang became happy: "Thank you, sir, for comforting me. I..."
She was slightly shy and looked at Mu Yunhan: "Sister Mu, please give the note I gave you before, sir..."
As if she was too embarrassed to control herself, she bowed hastily, said goodbye and left.
When Mu Yunhan came back from seeing the guests off, he saw Gu Fenglin sitting by the window, with a cat in his left hand, a dog in his right hand, and a sleepy big bird squatting above his head. He smiled: "It's so neat."
Gu Fenglin also laughed: "Who says it's not the case? It's rare for us to have guests at home today. Third Aunt has a completely new look. What are you doing?"
Mu Yunhan told the story and pushed the brocade box containing the note from Princess Huaichang: "I want you to settle this."
Gu Fenglin did not open the brocade box, but recalled Zhou's expression at that time and said, "Looking at it this way, Third Aunt feels very uncomfortable."
Human self-esteem and jealousy are very subtle and terrible things. If you are not careful, they can become an abyss that can swallow up your soul and ruin your life.
Mu Yunhan said: "Who can say otherwise? Although we are not ashamed, after this period of time, you should try to find a good marriage with Abo."
If you want stability in the clan, this marriage is a big deal.
Marriage is equivalent to the second reincarnation. If you get a good wife, you will have a good life.