Pick up a princess to be your wife

In the city, inside a quiet and elegant mansion.

He Xianzhi ate her exquisite dinner with elegance. She had met many exceptionally talented young people.

But Li Mu, whom she met today, left her with a rather different impression.

As for where things are different, He Xianzhi couldn't say.

"Miss, we've found out. Li Mu is from Luyang County. His parents died early, and he was raised by his elder brother, Li Tian."

Li Mu went to work in another city three years ago and only returned to Luyang a few days ago. He is now living with his brother and sister-in-law.

A maid whispered to He Xianzhi.

"We couldn't find out what he did for a living or what master he had studied under?" He Xianzhi asked.

"I work as a long-term servant for a wealthy family. I have never had a master, nor have I ever dealt in antiques," the maid replied.

"That's weird."

He Xianzhi originally thought that a genius like Li Mu should be apprenticed to the most prominent figure in the antique world, otherwise how could he have such superb skills?

According to the maid, Li Mu was a peasant who returned from working away from home after three years and suddenly acquired this skill.

Isn't this unreasonable?

"What is his family background?" He Xianzhi asked again.

"His elder brother, Li Tian, ​​was a laborer in the household of the wealthy Zhou, and his sister-in-law worked in a woodworking shop. They were poor and could barely make ends meet."

The young man who rejected a high-paying job actually came from a poor background?

……

night.

Li Mu borrowed another set of clothes from Wang Xiulian and returned to the small room.

"I just boiled some water for you. Go take a shower and change your clothes," Li Mu said.

"Oh."

Li Xin took the clothes, stood up, and then asked, "Where do I take a shower?"

"Behind the kitchen."

"Thank you."

Li Xin took the clothes and left, but returned shortly afterward.

Her face was flushed, her head was lowered, and she seemed hesitant to speak.

"What's wrong?" Li Mu asked.

"That bathroom is a bit dark, I'm scared," Li Xin said in a voice barely above a whisper.

"Didn't I light a lamp for you?"

"It's still very dark."

"what is it now?"

Li Mu and Li Xin stared at each other, neither of them knowing what to do.

"Hey."

Li Mu sighed, stood up, and said, "Let's go."

The two went to the kitchen together.

This house is made of adobe, unlike the brick and tile houses of wealthy families.

There were gaps everywhere, making it impossible for Li Xin to feel safe enough.

"Go take a shower, I'll keep watch outside," Li Mu said.

"Then...you won't be peeking, will you?" Li Xin whispered.

"Then I'll go?"

"Don't!"

Li Xin suddenly became a little anxious, then lowered her head and said, "Then you stay here and keep watch for me. I'm going to take a shower."

Li Xin entered the bath room, and Li Mu drew the curtain.

Soon after, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

If there were no noise at all, it would be fine, but hearing this sound, strange images would involuntarily appear in Li Mu's mind.

Imagine Li Xin scooping up water with a ladle and pouring it over herself...

Li Mu quickly dismissed these chaotic thoughts.

"Yeah~"

A scream suddenly came from inside the bathroom.

Li Mu instinctively reached out to lift the curtain and go inside, but when he was halfway through, he saw a pair of long, slender legs.

"What's wrong?" Li Mu quickly lowered the curtain.

"There's a mouse, a huge one! It's coming, it's coming..."

Li Xin's voice gradually turned terrified.

Li Mu sighed inwardly and stepped inside.

At that moment, Li Xin stood frozen, arms crossed over her chest.

Li Mu, quick-witted and nimble, reached out and grabbed the rat clinging to the beam, then turned and walked away.

"Mice don't bite unless provoked, so hurry up and wash."

There was a long silence inside, then a soft "Oh" was heard.

Li Xin's face was flushed; she was wondering whether Li Mu had actually seen it.

At this time, inside the house.

"I'll go take a look." Li Tian got up to leave, but Wang Xiulian grabbed him.

“The sound was clearly coming from the bathhouse, why are you going to look? Besides, Erlang is here,” Wang Xiulian said.

"Oh, that makes sense." Li Tian realized on the spot.

The girl was taking a bath, so even if something happened, it should be Li Mu who steps in to resolve it.

Li Xin was startled by the mouse and quickly finished her bath.

"Let's go back to our room," Li Xin said quickly, her head down.

"The clothes haven't been washed yet," Li Mu said.

Li Xin was stunned once again.

Yes, the clothes haven't been washed yet.

But how could she know how to do laundry? When they were fleeing, they would just change clothes and throw them away.

Later on, when there were no new clothes to change into, I had to keep wearing the same outfit.

“I can tell you’re destined for wealth and prosperity. Go and rest first, I’ll help you wash,” Li Mu said.

"Isn't this... not appropriate?"

When Li Xin was in the palace, he was waited on hand and foot, with someone serving him everything.

She doesn't even know who washes her clothes every day.

But now that a man is offering to wash her clothes, she feels strange.

"Then you wash?" Li Mu shrugged.

"I... I don't know how to do laundry."

"Then I'll have to help you wash. Let's go, I need to take a shower too."

"Oh."

Although Li Xin felt embarrassed, there was nothing she could do.

Li Mu took a shower and changed into clean clothes.

After washing and drying the clothes, I returned to my room.

"Um, you didn't see anything just now, did you?" Li Xin asked in a low voice.

"No."

"Oh, that's good. Don't tell anyone."

"understood."

When Li Mu entered the bathroom just now, he didn't look up; he wasn't lying.

However, we already saw everything last time.

After only a few days of rest at home, the sallow complexion on Li Xin's face has begun to fade, gradually revealing her fair skin.

Her little face is rosy now, giving her a playful look.

"Where are you from?" Li Mu asked.

"From the capital."

"Oh, the capital is three or four thousand miles away from Luyang County. Did you come all by yourself?" Li Mu asked.

"Um... I got separated from my family on the way. Several of my family members were killed by bandits while trying to protect me."

Looking at Li Xin, who was sitting on the edge of the bed and seemed a little lost, Li Mu reached out and patted her head.

"Those who survive a great calamity are bound to have good fortune in the future; things will gradually get better," Li Mu comforted her with a smile.

Li Mu knew that the girl was from a wealthy and noble family, but he wouldn't pry into it.

The capital was captured by rebels three months ago, resulting in countless deaths and injuries.

Li Xin was able to escape alive; it was simply her fate.

As the two were chatting, a familiar yet strange noise suddenly came from the next room.

The creaking sounds and Wang Xiulian's cries came together, incessantly.

"What... what happened?" Li Xin asked.

It's obvious that they're doing something serious next door, but Li Xin's expression of curiosity suggests she genuinely doesn't understand.

"Exploring life."

"Judging from the noise, it doesn't sound like they're discussing life. It sounds a bit like they're fighting, but it doesn't quite look like a fight."

"Don't listen, this is not suitable for children."