After discussing the plan with Master Hua, Yang Muzhi and Hua Manlou wandered aimlessly in the back garden.

Under the wide sleeves was a pair of hands tightly clasped together.

A cheerful song naturally flowed out of their mouths.

Walking to the shade of a tree, the two stopped and rested for a while.

Yang Muzhi mischievously pulled the pearl tassels hanging from Hua Manlou's white jade crown. The tassels collided with each other and made a crisp sound. Hua Manlou smiled dotingly and didn't stop him.

But Yang Muzhi could see that he had something on his mind. "Are you still worried about Uncle?"

He gently held him in his arms. After two years, Hua Manlou was almost a head taller than Yang Muzhi. It was just right for him to put his chin on top of Yang Muzhi's head.

"There is nothing to worry about father being poisoned with you. I just don't know why I feel a little uneasy when I return to Jinxiu Mountain Villa."

Yang Muzhi let him hold him and didn't break away. Instead, he hugged his thin waist with both hands. "Are you suspecting …?"

"Yes, father and mother always feel that I think too much. I also hope that I am thinking too much."

Compared to Yang Muzhi's complicated past and present life, Hua Manlou's story was much shorter. But ever since he became blind, there was a small dark cloud hanging over his heart. It didn't affect his life and didn't affect his love for life, but it made him feel faintly uneasy.

That was the main culprit who made him blind – the Iron Shoe Bandit.

He always thought that many years ago, his father's action of uniting the Jianghu people to punish the Iron Shoe Bandit didn't succeed. Because he always felt that the Iron Shoe Bandit was still alive in this world. Especially the closer he got to Jinxiu Mountain Villa, the stronger this feeling became.

Looking up into his eyes, Yang Muzhi comforted him. "You are not alone now. Even if that person appears, he can't beat you and me together. Don't you think so?"

Scattered sunlight shone on Yang Muzhi's eyes through the shade of the trees, making him squint his eyes. However, he did not miss the smile on Hua Manlou's face.

First, it was the corners of his mouth, then his eyes, the tips of his brows, and finally, his entire body seemed to be smiling.

Hua Manlou's voice finally regained its usual clarity. He lowered his head and pressed it against the forehead of the person in his arms. "Since I'm no longer alone, will Muzhi sleep with me tonight?"

The last syllable of his voice was raised, and he was deliberately flirting with her.

If the two of them were too close to each other, the air would become thin.

When the air was thin, it was easy for the brain to empty out.

If one's mind was empty, it would be easy for them to succumb to temptation.

Unable to resist the temptation, Yang Muzhi took a step back and surrendered. "It's not the first time. Didn't we sleep together last night at Wanmei Villa?"

A low chuckle came from his chest. Hua Manlou's eyes lit up. "Muzhi, do you still remember when we were at Wanmei Villa?

I slept in the inner room, and you slept in the outer room.

Do you know that I fell asleep listening to your breathing every night? "

At that time, Yang Muzhi hadn't been enlightened. His mind was full of medical skills and brotherhood. How could he think of this? Now, he realized that this person's thoughts were really deep. He kept him in the dark and refused to say anything.

He snorted and turned around, pretending to leave. "How would I know?"

He raised his foot and didn't wait for Hua Manlou to urge him to stay. He immediately added, "I'm leaving!" Who knew that there was still no response. He immediately turned back to look.

It turned out that Hua Manlou was holding the hem of his sleeve. Hua Manlou noticed his gaze and smiled. "Let's go. I'll follow you no matter where you go."

For no reason, he gave Yang Muzhi a feeling. It was like a person who had been wandering in the world for a long time finally found a harbor that he could rely on. His heart softened, and he couldn't say anything about leaving.

Standing under the shade of the tree, the two of them didn't say a word. Their surroundings were very quiet, and their hearts were very quiet.

Splendid Villa occupied a large area. Just now, the two of them had been strolling around for more than an hour and hadn't met a single person. Therefore, they were very relaxed and did some intimate actions.

However, this didn't mean that no one would come. For example, Hua Ping, whose footsteps were steady, was walking in their direction.

"Young Master, Sir." After greeting them, he faced Hua Manlou. "Young Master, a guest is looking for you."

Similar to Yang Muzhi, Hua Manlou didn't have many friends. For a moment, he didn't know who would be looking for him. Therefore, he asked, "Who is it?"

Glancing at Yang Muzhi, who was standing beside Hua Manlou, Hua Ping stammered and finally made up his mind. "It's a girl."

After sending Hua Ping away, the two of them walked side by side to the living room. Yang Muzhi didn't show any jealousy on his face. Instead, he was in the mood to watch the fun. "I wonder why this girl is looking for our Hua Manlou, Childe Hua?"

For what reason?

Hua Manlou already had a guess in his heart.

Sure enough, the person who came was the third miss of the Shen family, Shen Lingshuang.

The relationship between the Hua family and the Shen family could be traced back several generations. Hua Manlou's eldest sister-in-law was the first miss of the Shen family, and his sixth sister-in-law was the second miss of the Shen family. Originally, many people thought that the third miss of the Shen family would marry into the Hua family.

Since the second miss of the Shen family married the sixth son of the Hua family, the Third Miss Shen certainly couldn't marry the brother of the sixth son of the Hua family. Therefore, only Hua Manlou was left.

When Hua Manlou didn't tell his parents that he liked Yang Muzhi, Lady Hua enthusiastically invited Shen Lingshuang to live in the old house for a while.

Of course, that was under the circumstance that Hua Manlou didn't know. If he knew, he wouldn't let his mother do so.

Later, after receiving a letter from his eldest sister-in-law, he immediately confessed his feelings to his parents.

At first, his parents didn't believe him. They only thought that it was an excuse for him to refuse the marriage. Later, they gradually believed him.

Sighing in his heart, Hua Manlou pulled Yang Muzhi, who looked like he was waiting for a good show, into the living room, "Third Miss Shen."

Shen Lingshuang didn't dress like an ordinary girl with loose robes and long sleeves. Instead, she wore a chivalrous dress with tight and narrow sleeves. When she saw the two people, she clasped her hands in a Jianghu manner, "Seventh Son of the Hua family, and this …"

"Yang Muzhi, I'm Yang Muzhi." This was Yang Muzhi, who didn't mind the drama.

"And Master Yang, please don't be offended by my sudden visit."

After asking everyone to sit down and ordering the servants to serve tea, Hua Manlou asked directly, "Third Miss Shen, why are you looking for me?"

Shen Lingshuang put down the teacup and bluntly said, "To discuss marriage."

These four words really stunned Hua Manlou and Yang Muzhi. They had seen Jianghu people who didn't care about trifles, but they had never seen someone who directly talked about marriage.

If it weren't for Yang Muzhi's confidence in Hua Manlou, he would almost believe that this Miss Shen had a close relationship with him, to the point of discussing marriage.

The one with the most complicated feelings was Hua Manlou. This kind of beauty's marriage proposal seemed to be an advantage to him, but in fact, he felt very wronged.

Now, he could only solve this misunderstanding bit by bit, "Is Miss Shen here to discuss marriage with Hua Manlou?

You and I have only met a few times. I'm afraid it's not enough. "

If it wasn't enough, it could be replaced with inexplicable.

Shen Lingshuang didn't feel that there was anything wrong with it, "It's the parents' order and the matchmaker's words.

Since you and I are going to get married sooner or later, why should we care about this?

I don't think we need to be so particular. Just make a red dress and do it on the day of my second sister's and your sixth brother's wedding. "

That's it?

That's too bad. Drinking the tea that Hua Manlou poured for him, Yang Muzhi couldn't figure out anything for a long time. No matter what, marriage was a big event. How could it be so simple?

Hua Manlou also had the same idea, "Miss Shen, I think you must have misunderstood. First, you and I don't have a marriage contract. Second, I already have someone in my heart. I can't promise you.

Third, marriage has a far-reaching impact. I hope you can think twice before you act. "

After listening to Hua Manlou's words, Shen Lingshuang suddenly understood, "You already have someone in your heart?

Then I'm really sorry. I misunderstood Auntie Hua's intentions.

Please forget that I came here for today. Goodbye. "

She came and went as she wished. She was as swift as thunder and swift as the wind.

Hua Manlou and Yang Muzhi looked at each other. They both had doubts in their eyes, but they didn't call out to Shen Lingshuang.

When they walked to the room, Yang Muzhi pretended to ask casually, "It's strange to miss a sentence halfway. Why didn't you stop her and ask clearly?"

Hua Manlou shook his head and chuckled, "Do you really want to hear the reason?"

"If you want to say it, I'll reluctantly listen and share your worries."

"First, it's a girl's private matter. It's not good to ask.

Second, I'm afraid of upsetting the vinegar jar at home.

Muzhi, are you satisfied with these two reasons? "

Walking a few steps faster, Yang Muzhi couldn't hide the smile on his face, "Who's jealous?

I'm not jealous. "

Hua Manlou grabbed his long sleeve and walked a few steps faster. He hugged his waist and said, "I know you're not jealous. I'm just afraid that you'll misunderstand.

Muzhi, I don't want you to misunderstand me. I don't want it even a little bit. "

People said that there was no lack of quarrels in a relationship. Hua Manlou wasn't afraid. If they quarreled, he could admit his mistake. If they quarreled, he could give in.

The only thing that worried him was a misunderstanding. Since ancient times, there had been many lovers who were forcibly separated because of misunderstandings.

Yang Muzhi moved half a step towards him and said, "You're so mushy."

After dinner, the two of them were about to leave and return to their room when they were stopped by Lady Hua. Perhaps it was not accurate to say that, but Yang Muzhi was stopped.

Hua Manlou wanted to follow in, but Lady Hua stopped him at the door. He could only sit in the outer room and drink tea.

It was the first time he was alone with Lady Hua. Yang Muzhi suppressed his doubts and quietly listened to her.

Perhaps she felt a little embarrassed, Lady Hua didn't hold his hand this time, "I heard from Hua Ping that Lingshuang came to see Qi Tong this afternoon?"

Yang Muzhi had already guessed why he was left alone. He nodded obediently, "Yes, Third Miss Shen did come. She left after a while."

Twirling the prayer beads in her hand, Lady Hua said, "Muzhi, I won't hide it from you. Lingshuang is the wife that I have chosen for Qi Tong. She is kind and straightforward. You can see what she is thinking at a glance. You don't have to waste time guessing when marrying a girl like her."

She paused, and the corners of her eyes were a little wet, "Qi Tong … Qi Tong hurt his eyes. His thoughts are very deep. As his mother, even I can't tell what he is thinking. Every time he says that he feels like the Iron Shoe Bandit is nearby, my heart feels like it is being pricked by needles. I owe it to him.

Fortunately, I have you now. You are a good child. I am relieved. I will take care of Lingshuang. Don't take it to heart. "

She took a small box from the small round table and handed it to him, "You didn't talk about it before, so I didn't give it to you.

Now that I see that you are fine, I can finally give it to you.

When you go back and open it with Qi Tong, he will know what it means. "