Lanjing is still so lively and prosperous, but whether for psychological reasons or not, Mu Yunhan always feels that this bustling and bustling has a bit of depression.
The damaged part of the Priest's Palace has not been renovated. Only the gate has been repaired, but it is no longer as majestic and gorgeous as before.
"Both the Ministry of Rites and the Empress Dowager have mentioned the restoration. I think the treasury is in dire straits, so there is no need to waste this money."
Gu Yilan accompanied Mu Yunhan into the main courtyard and said, "But I still have someone tidy up the place where you live. Can you see what's missing?"
Mu Yunhan took a closer look and saw that it was just repainted and the tiles and worn floor tiles were replaced. It was really just a minor repair.
She felt embarrassed no matter how much she felt embarrassed when an outsider had to worry about repairing the home she was used to living in and saying polite words to her.
He just shook his head: "Don't bother, these are just private matters, I will take care of myself. As for you, if you need anything, just ask, I will try my best to take care of it."
Just this sentence has drawn the boundary between the two of them.
Gu Yilan lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes, smiling faintly: "I don't have any needs, and I can take care of myself. I've always had people keep an eye on Mu Ying's affairs, but in my opinion, she probably left on her own."
Mu Yunhan nodded. There were many things he wanted to tell him, such as the person who stole the twins with greasy and cold arms.
For example, the robbery cave that Bai Xiaoshan discovered; for example, the notes she found.
But when the words came to her lips, she still didn't say them. Instead, she asked: "Where is Duo'er?"
Gu Yilan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "She is in the room. By the way, the eldest master knew you were coming back and asked us to go to the Hou Mansion for dinner at night."
After Mu Yunhan agreed, he said: "I still have some things to deal with. You can rest. I'm sure you'll be summoned by the palace in the next few days. You should be prepared first."
Mu Yunhan stood at the window and watched him leave in a hurry. Then he turned back and looked at Xiaomi and Mu Li who were waiting by the side and could not hide their excitement: "How are you all?"
After nearly two years of separation, Mu Li has become like a young man, becoming more and more taciturn. He only smiled when Mu Yunhan asked, but did not speak and only looked at Xiaomi.
Xiaomi stepped forward and grabbed Mu Yunhan's hand, looking her up and down: "Madam has lost weight, it must be hard." As she said that, her eyes were red: "I failed to live up to my expectations and couldn't stay with Madam."
Mu Yunhan tapped the tip of Xiaomi's nose: "You really failed to live up to expectations. You are not allowed to get hurt again in the future."
Xiaomi burst into tears and smiled: "My slave and Mu Li have been studying hard and practicing under the guidance of Elder Wu these days. My kung fu has improved greatly. Madam, do you want to see it?"
Mu Yunhan shook his head: "Let's go some other time, I want to see Elder Wu."
Xiaomi and Mu Li followed closely behind her. The master and servants talked as they walked, but most of them were Xiaomi and Mu Yunhan. Mu Li followed quietly and listened with a smile on his lips.
Elder Wu lives alone in a courtyard to the west of the Priest Palace, which is close to Gu Yilan's study.
"Elder Wu's courtyard was arranged by the priest himself, saying it is convenient for taking care of."
Xiaomi whispered to Mu Yunhan: "He often comes to see Elder Wu when he is free, but Elder Wu doesn't seem to want to pay attention to him, and he doesn't know what's going on."
She and Mu Li knew that the current priest was actually Gu Yilan, so such a reminder would inevitably have some other meaning.
Elder Wu was initially disappointed with Gu Yilan because Gu Yilan was traveling further and further away.