When Su Qing returned to the Nebula Market, she didn't notice anything strange about Mu Yunyao. She happily listened to her describe the scene when she received the imperial edict, "Yao`er, the Emperor gave you so many things, when will you deliver them?"
"It's getting late today, so I'm afraid it won't work. I'll probably deliver it tomorrow morning. Don't worry mother, no one dares to ignore those rewards."
"Alright, alright." Su Qing walked back and forth excitedly for a while before bringing Si Qin and the others to continue arranging for rooms to be prepared for the Emperor to bestow upon them.
Once Su Qing left, the smile on Mu Yunyao's face immediately disappeared.
Jin Lan served some tea and asked carefully, "Miss, I see that you don't look too good. Do you want me to call a doctor for you?"
"I'm fine, you guys go down first."
When she was the only one left in the room, Mu Yunyao extended out her palm and took measure of the wound on it. The instant that Patrol Guard Zhang saw Su Qingwu, she had already mentally prepared for the worst.
She was worried that Su Qingwu had come here this time for the sake of that magnificent screen, but she was also afraid that he would let her embroidery verify her words. She was worried that Su Qingwu was here for the sake of that magnificent screen, but at the same time, she was worried that he would let her embroidery verify her words.
However, the results were still as insignificant. Furthermore, he did not control his emotions well, which made him suspicious. After all, this grandson, who was highly hoped for by the Su family, was so intelligent that even the Emperor was praising him.
Mu Yunyao frowned. He was the first to mention embroidery on the Jinling Bridge just now, so it was likely that he was trying to sound out the situation. He definitely wouldn't give up after he went around it, and would even use some tricks.
"It's better to be the first to strike …" Mu Yunyao softly murmured as she lightly supported her forehead. Her thoughts quickly spun, and in the end, she gently smiled. "Since we've already met, we might as well test the depth in advance. It's only a matter of time before we start fighting."
The next morning, Mu Yunyao and Su Qing packed and waited downstairs. An hour later, Jin Lan ran over with a face full of smiles, "Miss, the Emperor's reward is here."
Su Qing couldn't help but clench Mu Yunyao's hand. "Yao`er …"
Mu Yunyao soothingly patted the back of her hand and gave her a warm smile. "Mom, don't be agitated. This reward won't escape."
"Miss Mu, the emperor's reward has been delivered." Su Qingwu stared at the signboard, and a hint of amazement flashed through her eyes. What a wonderful calligraphy.
"Greetings, Sir Su." Mu Yunyao didn't think that Su Qingwu would actually personally gift her a reward. After knitting her eyebrows together, she immediately understood. He definitely still wanted to test her, and since that was the case, she would just deal with him.
Su Qingwu sized up the signboard, but noticed Mu Yunyao from the corner of his eyes. Seeing her expression, his thoughts changed slightly. Indeed, yesterday was not his misconception, this Lady Mu was hostile towards him.
Mu Yunyao and Su Qing, along with the rest of the people from the Nebula Pavilion, bowed and thanked the Emperor for his grace before bringing the rewards into the room.
Su Qingwu stared at the neon cloud bazaar with interest, especially the two water lotuses in the center of the room. The lotus leaves were dark green, the lotus flowers were pink, and the golden-red carp weaved through them.
After making up her mind to fight with Su Qingwu, Mu Yunyao no longer deliberately hid her intentions: "If Sir Su likes these two water lotuses, I can give them to you as a gift of thanks."
"Seeing that they are so meticulously taken care of, it is likely that they are the girl's beloved possessions. If a gentleman doesn't want something from another, it is better not to do so."
"I don't like them. I've only raised them to please the ladies who like lotuses."
Su Qingwu was quite surprised. Lotus flowers, especially water lotuses, were exceptionally pleasing to the eyes. There were very few women who didn't like them, and even if they didn't like them, they wouldn't be so straightforward. "What does that lady like?"
"Naturally, I like the silver taels when I open up the Soo Cuisine." Mu Yunyao knew that this young master before her had an extremely high and aloof disposition. If she were to bluntly say that she liked silver, it would definitely make him uncomfortable.
Sure enough, Su Qingwu's face didn't change, but a hint of unhappiness flashed through her eyes.
"It is rare for Miss Mu to be so straightforward." Su Qingwu sized up Mu Yunyao. The young girl in front of him had snow-white skin, flowing lips, and a pair of exquisite eyebrows that occasionally flashed with a sweet smile. If he didn't see her frown just now, he would have thought that she was really welcoming.
"If you don't even dare to speak, isn't it a bit too depressing to live as long as you don't do anything? Moreover, who wouldn't like money?" Mu Yunyao's words were full of sarcasm, but her smile was flawless, "What does Sir Su think?"
Su Qingwu glanced at Mu Yunyao's face and confirmed in his heart that she truly held enmity towards him, but where did this enmity come from?
"I've just arrived at the Mausoleum City so I want to go out for a stroll. I'm not familiar with the roads here, so I wonder if Miss Mu would be able to give me a few pointers?"
"Lord Su is making things difficult for me. Although I'm just a commoner, my mother is strict with me. I'm in my prime, so I might as well accompany you for a trip. Don't even think about getting a reputation when I return."
Su Qingwu paused for a moment, and then, a glint of interest flashed in her eyes. However, the young lady is not too old yet, and I have a follower by my side.
Who told Su Qingwu to receive the Emperor's praise a few years later and in one fell swoop become the role model for the entire capital's West Tomb. If he were to recklessly invite a woman's rumors out, who knows what kind of expression she would have.
"I was overthinking it. Since that's the case, I'll tell my mother and accompany Lord Su on a stroll."
Su Qingwu nodded as she watched Mu Yunyao ascend the stairs. The smile in her eyes slowly disappeared as it was covered by a layer of cold light.
Mu Yunyao told Su Qing and then slowly changed her clothes before bringing Jin Lan and Jin Qiao downstairs.
Su Qingwu was seated at a table, and her eyes were focused on the passersby by the door. A faint smile was on her lips.
"Sir Su, I've made you wait for a long time. It's all my fault for being careless all of a sudden. I also forgot to ask the maid to serve you tea. This …"
"It's fine." Su Qingwu was already unhappy in his heart, but his personality prevented him from revealing it in the least. After seeing Mu Yunyao who had changed her clothes, a look of surprise flashed past his eyes, and his anger also dissipated.
She wore a jade-green smock, a moon-shaped skirt, and a bristly pearl hairpin. She had a beautiful smile, as if a hundred flowers were blooming on her face. She was already so graceful at such a young age. If she were to grow up, what kind of heavenly beauty would she have?
"Thank you for your concern, Sir Su. If that's the case, then let's go. Right now, it's the perfect time to go on the streets."
Su Qingwu suppressed the strange expression in his eyes and stood up to follow Mu Yunyao.
Along the way, many women greeted Mu Yunyao intimately. After all, they had learned their embroidery techniques from her. Although they didn't have the title of master or disciple, they still had to show their gratitude and respect.
Mu Yunyao responded bit by bit, even stopping from time to time to admire the embroidery on the stalls. Her expression was especially relaxed.
Su Qingwu leisurely followed behind her, as if he was the one accompanying Mu Yunyao.
After strolling for a while, Mu Yunyao seemed to have suddenly remembered that she still had Su Qingwu beside her. She picked up an embroidered piece and asked: "Sir Su, what do you think about this piece of sweat cloth?" It was a man's towel with a clump of orchids embroidered on the corner.
"Having seen Miss Mu's embroidery skills, I feel that this embroidery is quite ordinary."