Rebirth of the Great Power

Chapter 93

On the day when the second chess game ended, the weather seemed to turn from autumn to winter overnight, and the temperature dropped sharply, so that when everyone gathered in Liuzi Lane the next day, everyone was in a circle, and a brazier was even set up in the room.Everyone is saying that this year's first snow may come earlier.

Sure enough, on the day when Mu Yuan was preparing to return to Mu's Mansion, snowflakes fell in the sky early in the morning, and by noon, it was already a world covered in white.

Mu Yuan entered through the screen door, put away his umbrella, brushed off the snowflakes on his shoulders, and stamped his feet to shake off the chill.

When the coldness on his body was almost gone, Mu Yuan went to see Mrs. Mu first.

Mrs. Mu took Mu Yuan's hand, and said distressedly: "Why are you wearing such thin clothes, are you freezing?"

"No, mother," Mu Yuan smiled and wrapped his hands around Mrs. Mu's, "Look, my hands are still warm."

Mrs. Mu shot him a look: "Take it as if I didn't know you came in just after warming up." She sighed, "I haven't seen such heavy snow in many years. I've been in the south for a long time, and I almost forgot The winter in the Northland is cold even if it is said to be cold. When I came here in a hurry, I didn’t have enough winter clothes, and I only started making them in the past few days, and I only had time to drive you twice, so you can wear them first.”

"Okay, thank you mother." Mu Yuan said.

"We are all a family, so there is no need to be so polite." Madam Mu patted his hand and pulled him to stand by the window. You were so happy that you played in the snow for a day, but you got sick from the cold, and you had to keep it for a winter to get better. Since then, you don’t like snow anymore. Then we left Beijing, back to Qiantang, it rarely snows in winter, you feel a little nostalgic, always pestering me to ask when I will return to Beijing. So many years have passed, and now, we have really returned to the capital, but..."

Madam Mu's voice gradually dropped, and she seemed to be in a low mood.

Mu Yuan seemed to have noticed something, and gently hugged her shoulder, comfortingly said: "Mother, what's on your mind?"

Madam Mu raised her head and stared at him blankly for a long time, with a look of nostalgia and sadness, as if she wanted to see something through him.After a long time, Mrs. Mu raised her hand, caressed Mu Yuan's cheek, and smiled lovingly: "Good boy, fortunately we still have you. They told us about Honger Yushang's visit to your place last time. Hong'er has always been a bit reckless, but after coming back this time, he seems to be a different person. His temper has calmed down. Now he can listen to what your father and I say, and he loves his sister a lot. It's all thanks to you And Yu Chang, this child has been bored since he was a child, and he doesn't like to talk too much, but when he goes out, he falls in love with you, and is much more lively around you."

Mu Yuan said softly, "I'm the elder brother, and it's my duty to take care of younger siblings."

Mrs. Mu patted his hand and said with a smile: "I knew you were coming, I ordered you to cook some nourishing soup early in the morning, you drink it first, and then go to the study to find your father. You won the chess, your father can I was so happy, I drank a few cups of wine for the first time a few days ago. These days, whenever I have free time, I will lock myself in the study and read your chess records."

Mu Yuan felt warm in his heart, nodded and said, "Okay."

When he arrived at the study, Mu Qianzheng was looking through the chess record of this match just as Mrs. Mu said.Hearing the sound, he raised his head and saw that it was Mu Yuan, so he waved and said, "Come on. Come here quickly. There are a few places in this chess game between you and Xu Wensu that I don't quite understand. Why do you want to play like this? Come and help me I'll tell you."

Mu Yuan smiled knowingly and walked over quickly.

During this period of time, Mu Yuan and his colleagues who were previously candidates had already gotten used to reviewing the game every day, so they simply told his father all the games again.Although Mu Qianzheng's chess skills are mediocre, his eyesight is still very good. This is why he can become friends with the famous Master Jing Kong through chess.Except for a few incomprehensible places, the other parts of the board are easy to understand.

After talking about chess, Mu Qianzheng had some doubts: "Your chess games seem to be very different from your previous ones."

Mu Yuan sighed: "The game is long, so it's not appropriate to consume too much energy. If you can win a game, you can win it quickly. If you delay it for too long, you may lose your breath. Even if you win in the end, it will take a lot of energy, which is not worth it .”

"It's just that this chess match has just started, and if you reveal more hole cards so quickly, wouldn't it give your opponent more opportunities to understand your chess, and also give your opponent a little more confidence?" Mu Qianzheng asked worriedly.

Mu Yuan smiled confidently: "Father, don't worry, my hole cards are far more than this. They just study it. Not to mention whether they can see my flaws, even if they can see them, they must be caught."

Mu Qian was stroking his beard, and said with a smile, "Arrogance! I hope my son has the capital to be so arrogant." Then the topic changed, "Have you gone to see your mother?"

"En." Mu Yuan nodded.

"Where's Hong'er Yuchang?"

"Come and see your father first, and then go see your second brother and younger sister later."

Just as Mu Qian was nodding his head, he suddenly asked, "The Brother Ji that Honger Yushang was talking about, but?"

Mu Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Seeing his father's serious face, he probably guessed it pretty well, so he nodded, "It's King Xin."

Mu Qian was taking a deep breath. Although he had guessed something, he didn't want Mu Yuan to admit it so happily. He frowned and asked, "When did you meet?"

Mu Yuan said: "At that time, after visiting Master Jingkong, I met him on the way back."

Mu Qianzheng was thoughtful: "No wonder, that day in the study, you asked me about believing in the king. You already knew his identity at that time?"

Mu Yuan admitted: "Yes. In fact, when we were in Lingyin Temple, we met by chance once, but I knew him, but he didn't know me. Later, when we met by the West Lake, he didn't reveal his identity, and I didn't know there was another person later. The opportunity met again. So I didn’t tell my father at that time.”

Mu Qian was waving his hand: "You're right if you don't say it." After thinking for a while, he asked, "Hearing what Honger Yushang means, King Xin is very kind to you?"

A secret sweetness suddenly surged in Mu Yuan's heart, so it's not just as simple as intimacy?He nodded without expression on his face: "Yes."

Mu Qian got up and took a few steps, then turned around and said, "King Xin is an upright man, and you are just a chess player. If he makes good friends with you, he should really appreciate you. That's all, since King Xin is in power, if there is really something He can protect you, but if King Xin doesn't take the initiative to express it clearly, don't tell him about your relationship with him."

Mu Yan nodded: "Don't worry, baby." After thinking about it, he asked again, "If people know that I have a good relationship with King Xin, will it affect my father?"

Mu Qianzheng smiled: "Being a father is just a ritual wine now, and he doesn't participate in the government. If you really teach people to know, I'm afraid there will be a few more people who fawn on you. But you are different. You can be called a close minister of the emperor. If you It’s even more amazing to really compete for the chief position. Almost everyone hopes that King Xin is a lone minister, and they don’t want to see chief Qi Daizhao make friends with him.”

Thinking of what Ji Jin said about his relationship with the present, Mu Yuan was a little puzzled: "However, King Xin and His Majesty are the real friends. It doesn't seem to matter whether there are close ministers on King Xin's side."

Mu Qian sneered: "There are always some people who are just self-righteous."

Mu Yuan stopped talking.Although his father has always been on the edge of power, his sensitivity to politics is as keen as his vision for Go.

Mu Qianzheng suddenly hesitated to speak: "Yu Chang seems to be..."

"What?" Mu Yuan asked with concern.

Mu Qianzheng thought for a while, then gave up and said, "Forget it, let her tell you by herself."

When he left the study, Mu Yuan was still thinking, what did his father want to say just now?What's wrong little sister?

Walking into the south courtyard, I saw Mu Hong practicing archery in the snow, and Mu Yushang applauded him from the side.The young man is dashing, the young girl is slim and graceful, and the sky is filled with light snow, which presents a beautiful scene.

A smile filled his eyes, and Mu Yuan had a gentle look on his face.

It was Mu Yushang who saw Mu Yuan first, and called out cheerfully: "Brother." Then he ran over.Hearing this, Mu Hong also put down his bow and arrow and followed.

"Brother, you are here." The voices of the two were full of joy.

Mu Yuan smiled softly: "Didn't I just say it last time, and I will come back when I have time. I just met my mother and father, and I heard from my father that you might be here, so I came to have a look. Second brother is practicing archery?"

Mu Hong scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "Just play casually. Last time I went to the paddock, I saw Brother Ji Xie, especially Brother Ji's archery skills. I really admired him. I couldn't help but want to try it, but It doesn't seem to work."

Mu Yuan didn't notice the blushing face of the little girl next to him when he heard the word "Brother Ji", and said to Mu Hong: "If you really want to learn, why don't you ask a master to teach you. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to practice blindly. OK."

"Is it possible?" Mu Hong's eyes widened in surprise, "Will father agree?"

"It's a good thing that you want to make progress. How could father refuse? I'm afraid he will be overjoyed as soon as you open your mouth." Mu Yuan teased.

Mu Hong chuckled and said, "I just don't know where to find a master who is good at riding and archery and is willing to teach."

Mu Yuan thought for a while: "I'll ask Brother Ji later, he knows a lot of people, see if he can recommend one for you."

"Okay, okay, thank you, big brother!" Mu Hong's eyes lit up, he pulled Mu Yuan's sleeve, wishing he could hug him three times.

"However, let me state in advance," Mu Yuan said seriously, "practicing martial arts is hard work. If you really want to learn, you must never give up halfway."

"Well, brother, don't worry." Mu Hong nodded vigorously.

The three of them chatted for a while, Mu Yushang secretly tugged on La Muyuan's sleeve, and said in a low voice, "Brother, the little rabbit brought back from the paddock last time is healed, it's so cute. Do you want to go and see it?" ?”

Mu Hong leaned over on purpose: "Why is my younger sister only called Big Brother? I want to see it too."

Mu Yushang gave him an angry look: "Didn't Second Brother just read it yesterday?"

"Oh," Mu Hong suddenly smiled, "So, it turns out that the rabbit is fake, does the younger sister want to whisper to the elder brother?"

"Second Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? I have nothing to whisper!" Mu Yushang's pretty face flushed, and she stomped her feet vigorously.

"Okay, okay, it's the second brother's fault, it's the second brother's fault. Younger sister, let's take the elder brother to see the rabbits, and I'll go to my father." Mu Hong said with a smile, and left after telling the truth.

When Mu Hong walked away, the shyness on Mu Yu's cheeks hadn't faded, and she twisted her fingers a little awkwardly.Mu Yuan took the initiative and said, "Where is my little sister's rabbit? Hurry up and take Big Brother to have a look."

"En." Mu Yushang responded forcefully, and led Mu Yuan to his courtyard.

After entering the room, Mu Yushang purposely looked outside, but seeing no one around, he closed the door.

The rabbit was in a wooden cage covered with grass. The three-petal mouth of the little gray rabbit was moving non-stop, and the injury on the leg was really healed.

Of course, Mu Yushang didn't just let Mu Yuan come to see the rabbit.She quickly took out a purse and handed it to Mu Yuan: "Brother, the purse you gave you last time before you left home, the younger sister saw that it was a bit old, so she made a new one and gave it to elder brother. This time, The stitches are denser, I hope you like it."

Mu Yuan took it over and took a look. The purse was still embroidered with black and white. It could be seen that both embroidery and needlework had made great progress.

Mu Yuan directly took off the old one, put on the new one, and said with a smile, "Thank you little sister, my little sister has really skillful hands, and my brother likes it very much."

Mu Yushang smiled shyly, and quickly poured another cup of tea to Mu Yuan: "Brother, drink tea."

In the end, Mu Yuan took a sip, and waited for Mu Yushang to speak again. He also guessed that the little girl called him here alone, and it shouldn't be as simple as just watching the rabbit give the purse.

Sure enough, after a while, Mu Yushang's low voice came: "Brother, little sister wants to ask, Brother Ji, is he married?"

Mu Yuan was startled, a bad premonition came to his mind, he put down his teacup and raised his head, and saw Mu Yushang blushed and then lowered his head, as if he was too embarrassed to look at himself.

After a while, Mu Yushang didn't hear Mu Yuan's answer. Mu Yushang couldn't help but looked up at him, and cautiously said, "Brother..."

Mu Yuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer: "No."

While Mu Yushang still had the courage, he hurriedly asked again: "Then, is he engaged?"

Mu Yuan's hands and feet were stiff, and his voice was so hard that it could break the air: "Not at all."

Mu Yushang smiled shyly and sweetly, turned around and took out another purse, handed it to Mu Yuan and said, "Can you please help my little sister to give this to Brother Ji, thank you for saving me in the paddock last time."

Mu Yuan subconsciously wanted to refuse, wanted to say no.

But Mu Yushang blushed, his eyes sparkled, and with anticipation, he cautiously seemed to muster up all the courage in his body and whispered softly: "Little sister knows, this is not polite. But, but... I just want to , thank him. If, if he doesn't want to accept it, it doesn't matter..."

The voice gradually decreased.

The author has something to say: the blood is coming, lightly believe that Brother Yuan can handle this matter well