Chapter 260: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 260: The First Heartbeat - Zhen'er’s Request (Part 4)
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Thinking of this, Xiao Ruiyuan felt an unusual sense of pride swell within him. He clenched his fists, suppressing the tumultuous emotions, and lowered his gaze in thought.
It was only September, and it was still unclear whether the border would experience a snow disaster. However, the nomadic tribes had always coveted the wealth and prosperity of Great Chu, with small raiding parties frequently attacking border villages and towns every winter, plundering and killing before retreating.
If a snow disaster did strike the border this year, large-scale conflicts were highly likely. As the woman said, it was better to be prepared for the worst than to be caught off guard.
"You can rest assured. Once I return, I will have people monitor the shops selling moldy rice. If it is confirmed that the moldy rice is harmful to health, I will ensure it no longer harms anyone."
Knowing that Mo Yan cared deeply for the ordinary people, Xiao Ruiyuan was determined to thoroughly investigate the moldy rice issue, if only to give her peace of mind.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yan thought of him as a person with a cold exterior but a warm heart, a truly admirable man. She felt a deep sense of gratitude toward him. "Thank you, thank you, Lord Xiao!"
Seeing her relieved smile, Xiao Ruiyuan’s lips curved slightly before he straightened his face, finally saying what he had wanted to say for a long time. "Don’t call me Lord Xiao anymore!"
"Mm, mm, what?"
When Mo Yan realized what he had said, she was taken aback, blinking in confusion. If she didn’t call him Lord Xiao, what should she call him?
Unaware of how endearing her innocent expression was, Xiao Ruiyuan’s hand twitched involuntarily, almost reaching out to touch her captivating, expressive eyes.
Realizing his "improper" thoughts, a blush spread from his ears, and Xiao Ruiyuan felt embarrassed.
"Call me Brother Xiao!"
‘Brother Xiao’ stared at Mo Yan, speaking with a threatening tone, as if daring her not to comply.
Brother Xiao?
Mo Yan’s eye twitched, and she felt goosebumps rise all over her body. The term felt ambiguous between them, carrying an unclear and indescribable intimacy.
Yet, faced with his intense gaze, Mo Yan reluctantly chose to comply, lowering her eyes and stammering, "Brother… Brother Xiao!"
Her voice, still soft with a hint of childishness, sounded like music to Xiao Ruiyuan’s ears, striking straight at his soul.
The cold aura around him instantly transformed, as if spring had arrived after a long winter, and even his deep voice took on a warm tone. "Hmm, not smooth enough. You should practice more."
Mo Yan’s inner voice screamed: Practice my foot!
His mood changes like a chameleon! Is this really okay? If this continues, I’ll lose years off my life!
Completely oblivious to Mo Yan’s internal struggle, Xiao Ruiyuan was secretly delighted.
Since it was a rest day, Xiao Ruiyuan didn’t need any further invitations and spent the entire day at the Mo residence. He had already decided that, with the moldy rice issue as an excuse, he would have legitimate reasons to visit frequently in the future. As long as he was careful not to reveal his whereabouts, those with ulterior motives wouldn’t use the Mo family to threaten him.
At noon, Mo Yan personally cooked a sumptuous meal to entertain Xiao Ruiyuan.
Xiao Ruiyuan enjoyed the atmosphere of the Mo family and, with the food prepared by Mo Yan herself, he couldn’t help but overeat.
After lunch, Zhen’er eagerly pulled Xiao Ruiyuan to the backyard, wanting him to teach her how to ride a horse.
"Big brother, this is my little black horse. Isn’t it beautiful?" Zhen’er proudly pointed to the horse in the stable, which he had named Little Black.
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