Bamboo Horse

In this way, Xia Yan became a book boy beside the fourth young master of the Mu family, and he was also the book boy who stayed by Mu Yu's side for the longest time.Every day, I can always hear Young Master Mu urgently calling Xia Ling——

"Xia Ling! I'm hungry!"

"Xia Ling! Is the copybook ready for me?!"

"Xia Yan!"

"Xia Yan!"

"Xia Yan..."

It seems that Xia Chang is the only one in Master Mu's world, and no one else exists.The rest of the Mu family didn't know Xia Rong's identity, they were both jealous and resentful towards this handsome book boy, and always looked for opportunities to bully him from time to time.Originally, Xia Chang didn't want others to know about it, so every time there were a few bruises on her body, she always carefully rubbed it with medicinal wine for a while, and she endured the pain to prevent Mu Yu from finding out when she was reading and writing with Mu Yu.But how did he know that a certain young master was watching his every move?

As for those who bullied Xia Chang secretly, they were all sent out by a young master who protected his shortcomings.

"Xia Ling, how do you write this character? Why doesn't it look good no matter how I write it?"

"Let me take a look." Xia Chang raised his hand and reluctantly took the copy from Mu Yu's hand.

This morning, he went to the kitchen to get some snacks for the young master, and happened to run into the book boy next to the fifth young master.I planned to get the things and come back, but who knew that the book boy next to the Fifth Young Master was extremely naughty, he had just been reprimanded by the Fifth Young Master, and he had nowhere to vent his anger.Seeing Xia Chang wearing brocade satin, and looking at the coarse linen clothes on his body, he couldn't help being even more annoyed, so he bumped into him on purpose, and said, "Where is the wild boy who thinks being the young master's book boy is great? "

Because of this collision, all the dim sum on the plate fell off, and the ground was covered with muddy water just after it rained, and the dim sum was no longer edible.

Although Xia Yan followed Mu Yu, his temper was still calm, and he didn't see any fierceness in Mu Yu.He silently picked up the fallen snacks one by one, and was about to throw them away, but he was stopped by the man, grabbed a piece and stuffed it into Xia Chang's mouth, "Try this snack after it's mixed with mud, is it okay?" tasty?"

"You..." Xia Chang spat out the muddy dim sum, her face flushed red, "You're too deceitful!"

The man was half a head taller than Xia Rong, and his strength was also much stronger. He pushed Xia Rong to the ground at once, "I'll bully you, how about it? File a complaint with your young master? Let me tell you, my father is a Official, if he hadn't ordered me to come, I wouldn't be a bookboy! What is your identity?"

Xia Chang was at a loss for words, and he had almost guessed his identity these days in the Mu Mansion. As the son of a criminal minister, this identity could not be revealed anyway.

"Is there nothing to say? Let me tell you, if you don't lick the oil stains off my clothes today, you won't even think about leaving."

What Mu Yu saw when he came over was this scene, a group of people surrounded Xia Chang and forced him to lick the clothes of the school boy who claimed to be the official's young master.

Mu Yu was instantly furious, and walked towards the crowd step by step.The onlookers saw Young Master Mu with a gloomy face, and everyone scattered like birds and animals, but was stopped by Mu Yu's men in the courtyard.

"Who are you allowed to touch him?"

Xia Yan suddenly raised his head when he heard this voice, his eyes were full of tears, but he held back stubbornly, not letting it slip, "Master..."

"Fourth, fourth young master... We, we are just, just joking with him, why are you doing this?" The domineering person just now changed into a completely obsequious look.

"Your father is an official?" Mu Yu stood in front of him, a head taller than him, and he was so noble that he was so vulgar. ? Are my people something you can offend?"

The man was dripping with cold sweat, "Master, villain, villain never meant that, it's just, just..."

"No need to say any more, my Mu family can't tolerate your big Buddha, you can find another high temple. Come, I don't want to see him again." After speaking, he hugged Xia Chang in front of everyone and held Xia Chang Chang buried his face in his arms and walked across the garden back to the courtyard.

And those who bullied Xia Rong were expelled from the Mu residence by Mu Yu.The strange thing is that the masters of the Mu family all acquiesced and didn't ask anything.These servants finally saw what was wrong. When they saw Xia Chang again, they were all respectful, and they all treated him as their master. Except for the things around Mu Yu that needed his own hands, he was not allowed to do other things.

Xia Chang only thought about what happened in the morning, but was stunned for a moment.

"Xia Chang? Why are you staring at the facsimile?" Mu Yu felt amused, and pinched the tip of his nose, "Come and see for me."

"Well, look, young master." Xia Chang suddenly came back to his senses, and picked up the brush shyly, "This stroke should be collected like this, be steady when collecting, and pay attention to the stroke and strength of the brush." The expression in Mu Yu's eyes is another kind of amorous feelings.

"Look, isn't it much better?"

Mu Yu saw that Xia Ling's outstretched right hand was full of scars, but the strength of holding the pen did not weaken at all, and he splashed ink wantonly, in one go, with a majestic atmosphere.Although Xia Chang has a forbearing temper, the characters he writes are unabated, which is completely different from his restrained temperament.Mu Yu got up and gently took out the brush in his hand, took out the wound medicine in his arms, and applied it on Xia Chang's hands familiarly.

"You...why do you carry the medicine with you?" Xia Yan withdrew her hand as if startled, and asked in doubt.

Mu Yu forcibly pulled his hand back, his heartache was undisguised, "Do you think I don't know if you are enduring the pain? Xia Chang, as I said, you don't have to compromise in Mu's residence. I, you have a father, you don’t have to worry about anything, if I’m not here today, will you be bullied by them again? You, when will you learn to protect yourself? "

"But, but I know you will protect me, you won't leave me..." Xia Yan retorted in a very low voice, but was heard verbatim by Mu Yu, and he immediately felt better, "Okay, If someone bullies you again in the future, you will bully me back, and I will take the responsibility."

"hiss--"

Mu Yu's movements paused, and then he gently smeared, "Did I hurt you? Hold on, I'll try to be as light as possible, don't touch dirty water, don't do rough work until the wound is healed. No, no rough work is allowed in the future. .Also, be careful of wound suppuration..."

……

Time flies, and seven years have passed in a hurry.The master of the Mu family, Mu Zeqi, will know the destiny. He is exhausted from leading the army all the year round, so he submits his resignation and goes into seclusion.As the eldest son, Mu Ruan is the next head of the Mu family, and Mu Jing also got married shortly after reaching the age of Ji.The third brother had already married a wife when he was 17 years old. After he got an official position, he voluntarily asked to separate the family and went to the place where the official was appointed.Now, even my 14-year-old concubine brother is being coveted, and the young lady of Yuanwailang's family is thinking of him all the time.

Although the 17-year-old Mu Yu has no official position, he is also the son of nobles, and he is also a good-looking talent. His temperament has also matured a lot.Naturally, there are not a few officials who request to become good friends of Qin and Jin.But Mu Yu hates being manipulated by others the most in his life, especially when it comes to marriage. Even Mu Zeqi and Meng Shi, who are parents, dare not make decisions for them at will.

"What? Master, you want to separate?" 13-year-old Xia Yan has not faded away, still looks like a little boy, and now his eyes widened after hearing Mu Yu's words, "Why is it so sudden? We are here Isn't it nice to live here?"

"Xia Ling, how old am I this year?"

"Seventeen? But, what does this have to do with your separation?" Xia Chang didn't understand.

Mu Yu looked at Xia Chang's bewildered expression, and couldn't help sighing, "The family property of the Mu Mansion will belong to my eldest brother, right? Then, will I have to separate sooner or later? Since it will be like this sooner or later, why should I care about it?" What about the time? Besides, I don't intend to be an official, let alone get married, but I have to face those flattering smiling faces. After a long time, I will always be tired."

"Then, where is the young master going to move?"

"Leaving the capital, let's go to Jiangnan to settle down. I heard that the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful and unique. I've been looking forward to it for a long time. Would Xia Rong want to see it?" Mu Yu looked at Xia Rong temptingly.

"Wherever the young master is going, I will go." As soon as the words came out, Xia Chang's face flushed, "Master, I, I mean, I am willing to follow the young master all the time."

Mu Yu looked at this young man who was only as tall as his chin, and reached out his hand to touch his head like a ghost. The soft touch of his hair actually made him feel good, "I know, so, let's go buy our house. Di, okay?"

Xia Chang looked up into his deep eyes, and nodded without hesitation.

If it is said that Mu Yu's movement speed is the second in the world, no one dares to be the first.Two hours later, Xia Chang was already sitting in the carriage to Jiangnan.

"Master, you didn't plan it long ago, did you?" Xia Yan was clever for a rare time, tilting his head and staring at Mu Yu angrily.

Mu Yu smiled awkwardly, "Well, I have this plan, but I'm not prepared."

Xia Chang opened the box in his hand, and there were bank notes and land deeds in it, as well as the deed of the mansion in Jinling, Jiangnan, "Then, what is this?"

"Well, since we are separated, my father will definitely prepare the house deed and land deed for me," Mu Yu tried hard to lie, "This is the land deed prepared for me by my father. It has been prepared for me a long time ago." , It was originally intended to be given to me after I got married."

Xia Yue said in a strange way, "Uncle Mu really feels sorry for the young master, and actually went out of his way to buy real estate in Jinling for you."

"Okay Xia Yan, I know I'm wrong, don't be angry. Jinling has a lot of delicious food, how about taking you there when we get there?"

Xia Ling doesn't like anything else, but likes the unique snacks in various places. Hearing this, he loses all temper, "Really? That's great!"

Mu Yu couldn't laugh or cry when he looked excited, why didn't he realize that he liked eating so much before?After looking up and down, I couldn't help being envious. I like eating so much, but I didn't get fat?

The two of them had nothing to worry about, and they were not in a hurry to rush on the road. They played while walking. The half-month journey dragged on for a month, and finally entered the Mu's residence in Jinling in the evening.

The two originally thought that the house would be full of dust, but when they opened the door, they found that the house was very clean and tidy.There is also a letter on the table in the main hall, which reads:

Congratulations to Master Mu Yu,

The general ordered me to take the first step to clean up everything for the young master.I wanted to wait for the young master to check and accept, but I followed the person protected by the young master to send a letter, saying that the young master is very playful, and I am afraid that the journey will be long.I have complicated military affairs and need to return urgently, so I can't explain everything in person. I hope the young master will forgive me.There is also a letter attached, be sure to ask the young master to read it alone.

Xia Yan looked at Mu Yu's strange expression, and asked cautiously, "Master, whose letter is it from?"

Mu Yu silently put away another letter, "Chang Yi. He asked someone to arrange this place."

"Uncle Chang? Did Uncle Mu order it?"

"Yeah, my dad is really good at everything. Xia Chang, your room is next to mine. You go and tidy up and settle down. I'll take you to the market tomorrow."

After Xia Chang left, Mu Yu opened it and took a letter.It’s still Chang Yi’s font, but it’s a lot more serious:

Young master, what happened to Master Xia when he was three years old has been found out. Bee Killer's work is impeccable, so that I waited for open and unannounced visits to find out about Bee Killer's forces.Bee Killing is the arrangement of the current Holy Majesty's subordinates. His status is like the Jinyiwei of the previous dynasty. It was only three years ago that the Holy Majesty secretly disbanded and abolished this organization.What happened back then was not instigated by the Holy Majesty, but the prime minister's deadly enemy falsely preached the imperial decree.The Holy Majesty knew that there were many grievances in the prime minister's case, and he wanted to let Young Master Xia go, but the cruel officials found out, and there was a scene of chasing and killing him.After the Holy Majesty knew about it, he had already found a reason to behead the cruel official, and suppressed the matter. It is over now, and there is no more news.Please rest assured, Young Master, since the Holy Majesty has not mentioned it, Young Master Xia will no longer be in danger of his life.

Mu Yu finally let go of the worries that he had kept on his mind for seven years.The corners of her lips raised inadvertently, "Xia Chang, you finally don't have to worry about someone taking your life anymore. From now on, you can live with peace of mind."

"Master—" Xia Yan's voice suddenly came from the yard.Mu Yu lit the letter on the candle, watched the smoke rise, and said to himself, "Since the enemy is gone, I hope you can live a carefree life forever, and let this matter remain a secret forever." Bar."

"Master, master, look, what is this? I just found it in the kitchen."

Mu Yu took it over and sniffed it carefully, "Although it's broken, it's still recognizable. It should be jujube glutinous rice balls."

"Yuanxiao?" Xia Yan stared at the things on the plate, "Why haven't I seen it before?"

"Why haven't I seen it? Didn't I send it to you at night during the Lantern Festival last year?"

"Ah?" Xia Yan looked confused, "Isn't that glutinous rice balls?"

"Isn't there a plate besides the glutinous rice balls?" Mu Yu held his forehead helplessly, "That's the Lantern Festival."

Xia Yan nodded half-understanding, and asked, "Then when will you take me to eat? I want to eat Yuanxiao with jujube paste."

"It's still some time before the Lantern Festival, so I'm afraid there's nothing for sale. Let's look for it together when the Lantern Festival comes, shall we?" Mu Yu said while cursing, where did these rotten Lantern Festivals come from?

"Don't lie to me, let's pull the hook." Xia Yan stretched out her little finger, put it in front of Mu Yu, and smiled sweetly.

"Okay." Mu Yu smiled and hooked his fingers, "It's a deal."

The author has something to say: (⊙o⊙)...summer vacation is about to come, and this novel will definitely be finished during the summer vacation...start the week and change the daily routine ~ not only "Bamboo Horse"~