ushernet Chapter 21 New Guests at the Inn
Chapter 21 New Guests at the Inn
Xuan Yi decided that he would also stay at this inn.
Since being blackmailed by Shen Mujin and Gu Yan and voluntarily paying a series of fees to Uncle Chen, Xuan Yi not only did not feel sad, but was actually quite happy.
It feels so good to be able to follow Shen Mujin openly and honestly.
While eating breakfast, Gu Yan held the little boy and stared at Xuan Yi, who was sitting next to Shen Mujin, with a resentful look.
Perhaps because her gaze was too resentful, the little boy, for the first time ever, climbed down from Gu Yan's arms and snuggled into his older brother's arms, whispering, "Big brother, second sister looks so scary."
Bai Heming touched Bai Hongsheng's soft little face, "Don't make your second sister angry lately, she's in a bad mood."
Bai Hongsheng nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. Then he jumped down from Bai Heming's arms. Before Bai Heming could notice, he ran to Xuan Yi and Shen Mujin's side and asked Shen Mujin curiously, "Sister Mumu, who is this big brother?"
In fact, Bai Hongsheng had asked Gu Yan the same question before, but Gu Yan only left him with the four words "You're an annoying person!" and forbade him to continue asking.
So he had to find another way. The new older brother seemed to be very familiar with Sister Mumu, so he could just ask Sister Mumu directly. Bai Hongsheng even silently gave himself a thumbs up in his heart: He was really clever.
Before Shen Mujin could answer, Xuan Yi smiled kindly at Bai Hongsheng and introduced himself, "My name is Xuan Yu, and I'm your sister Mumu's husband. You can call me Brother-in-law Xiaoyu from now on."
"Ah, Sister Mumu, you're already married?" Although the little boy was young, he knew what "husband" meant.
"Sheng Sheng, don't listen to Xuan Yu's nonsense. He's not my husband."
"Sheng Sheng, don't listen to his nonsense. He's not Mu Mu's husband."
Shen Mujin and Gu Yan said in unison, especially Gu Yan, who glared at Xuan Yi fiercely after speaking, "Don't talk nonsense, or you'll ruin Mumu's reputation."
"Where did I lie? It was Mumu who first said 'she is my wife.' You can ask Mumu if you don't believe me." Xuan Yi tilted his head, looking completely innocent.
Gu Yan thought of what Shen Mujin had told her about the past yesterday. It was indeed because Shen Mujin had made a joke on a whim, which had now become an excuse for Xuan Yi to act recklessly.
Gu Yan took a deep breath and chose to remain silent. She gritted her teeth and gnawed on the steamed bun in her hand, as if she regarded the bun as Xuan Yi and wished she could tear him to pieces.
Caught between the two, Bai Hongsheng asked with a face full of doubt, "If Sister Mumu really gets married, does that mean she can't marry Big Brother and become my sister-in-law?"
His words immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
Bai Hongsheng felt uneasy when he saw everyone's eyes on him, thinking he had said something wrong again. He quickly ran to Gu Yan's side, tugged at her sleeve, and asked in a somewhat panicked manner, "Second sister, didn't you ask me before if I liked Sister Mu Mu? If Sister Mu Mu were to be my... umm umm umm..." Before he could finish his question, Gu Yan stuffed a small pastry into his mouth.
Bai Heming, who had been inexplicably dragged into this, put down his bowl and chopsticks and smiled innocently, "Oh? Yan Huai, it seems this matter has something to do with me?"
Xuan Yi was also taken aback by Bai Hongsheng's words. He instantly composed himself, his face turning cold as he looked at Shen Mujin: "What's going on?"
Shen Mujin was also a little angry. She had been staying at the inn just fine. But ever since Xuan Yi suddenly appeared, everything had changed. He was always by her side, and his words and actions made people wonder.
This time, Sheng Sheng's unintentional words had linked her to Brother Bai, but before she could explain, she heard Xuan Yi's questioning words, and she could no longer suppress her anger.
You were the one who disappeared, you are the one who reappeared, you were the one who provoked first, and now you are the one questioning me.
Shen Mujin lowered her head, a cold smile appearing on her face. Whether it was a whim or feigned affection, oh well, time will heal all wounds.
Gu Yan watched as Shen Mujin silently lowered her head, revealing her slender nape, and felt a sense of unease. He quickly explained, "Brother Mumu, please don't take it to heart. This was something I told Shengsheng a long time ago. After you two taught me a lesson last time, I never had this thought again."
Gu Yan was now filled with regret; she had truly shot herself in the foot. She released her hand from Bai Hongsheng's mouth and looked at him seriously, saying, "Shengsheng, you're not allowed to talk about this again. Forget everything your second sister told you, understand?"
The little boy also sensed the somewhat heavy atmosphere at the dinner table. He nodded solemnly, took small steps to Shen Mujin's side, and softly apologized, "Sister Mumu, I'm sorry. I won't say anything like that again."
Shen Mujin looked at the cautious Bai Hongsheng and smiled reassuringly, "It's alright, Shengsheng. Sister Mumu isn't angry with you. She's just not feeling well these past two days."
Bai Hongsheng immediately grabbed Shen Mujin's arm with one hand and touched her forehead with his other small hand, then pulled back to touch his own forehead. "It's okay, it's okay, you don't have a fever. Sister Mumu, you should rest well. I'll help you feed Dahuang in a while."
"Then I'll thank you in advance, Shengsheng."
"You're welcome, it's what I should do." After saying that, she went to Gu Yan's side and whispered, "Second sister, you must take good care of Mu Mu, and don't always make Mu Mu angry."
"Okay, okay, I know. Go feed Dahuang now." Gu Yan didn't expect to be lectured by such a little kid, but Bai Hongsheng was right; it really was her fault this time. She would definitely apologize to Mu Mu properly after dinner.
Bai Hongsheng grabbed a small steamed bun and ran to the backyard to find Uncle Peng and Aunt Hong to feed Big Yellow together.
Xuan Yi looked at Shen Mujin, who hadn't spoken to him at all and hadn't even given him a glance, and then at the Bai siblings who remained silent.
Xuan Yi was absolutely furious! Why did everything change after leaving Falling Cloud Cliff? If he had known this would happen, he should have had his guards stop Shen Mujin at the foot of the mountain. When had the dignified Palace Master of Weiyang Palace ever been silenced like this? If this were still in Weiyang Palace, he would have dragged these people out and whipped them long ago! No, Shen Mujin can't be whipped, so he'll lock her in his bedroom and let her reflect on her actions.
Wait, why can't Shen Mujin fight?
Was it simply because she saved his life? Or was it because…
Xuan Yi's mind was a complete mess. He frowned slightly, startled by this unstable emotion, and even had a faint urge to escape the dinner table. Xuan Yi, who always considered running away shameful, unusually followed his heart and got up and left without a word.
Gu Yan was surprised that Xuan Yi left first. She raised an eyebrow at her older brother, her eyes asking in confusion, "What's going on?"
But Bai Heming completely ignored her.
Gu Yan had a headache: Oh right, I forgot. I also offended my older brother just now, and I haven't appeased him yet.
She turned to look at Shen Mujin again, but Shen Mujin seemed not to have seen Xuan Yi leave and was focused on eating her breakfast.
He sighed silently in his heart, raised his right hand and held up three fingers, solemnly promising, "Big brother, Mumu. I really didn't know Shengsheng would remember this, nor did I know that Shengsheng would say it out loud. I promise, I will never force you to be a matchmaker again."
Seeing Gu Yan's anxious expression, Shen Mujin burst out laughing. "Ayan, I wasn't angry with you just now."
"Ah..." Now it was Gu Yan's turn to be dumbfounded. "You didn't say a word just now and kept your head down. I thought..." She recalled what had just happened, as if she had thought of something, and looked at Shen Mujin with a slightly worried expression: "Mumu, is it because of him?"
Gu Yan didn't say his name, but Shen Mujin understood. She smiled and shook her head, "It's nothing. I was just a little emotional just now. I'm really fine. I'm full. You guys continue eating. I'll go back to my room to tidy up."
Seeing Shen Mujin's low spirits, Gu Yan was unsure how to comfort her. She glanced at Bai Heming, the only remaining food on the table, and asked, resting her chin on her hand, "Big brother, what's wrong with you today? Are you angry with me?"
"I'm not angry with you at all. On the contrary, I'd like to thank you for letting me see such a 'good show'."
"A good show? Big brother, you mean Mu Mu and Xuan Yi? Big brother, tell me quickly, what did you see?"
Bai Heming nodded mysteriously, "Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly."
"Brother, let's not get hung up on the wording. I'm just an observer, and I don't see anything clear about it either."
"If Xiaowan and Xuanyi argue, whose side will you take?"
"Is that even a question? It's definitely Mumu." Gu Yan answered without hesitation.
"So you're only half an observer, and specifically an observer from Xiao Wan's side."
"Big brother, you don't know what happened between Mumu and Xuanyi. If you did, you would definitely stand on Mumu's side like me. To be honest, Xuanyi is just... just..." Gu Yan suddenly couldn't think of any adjectives to describe him.
Gu Yan got angrier and angrier as she talked. After Bai Hongsheng finished feeding Dahuang and came back, she pulled Bai Heming back to the room and, once the door was closed, she poured out the story of Shen Mujin and Xuan Yi like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.