Miss Mu and the Canary

On September 9, "Shenbao" published the news that "Japanese Army aggressively invaded the Eastern Province". The rumor that the Fengtian City army did not resist also spread like wildfire, and the whole country was in an uproar.

On September 9, a small-scale student petition movement was surging.

However, with the news that the Northeast Army was defeated, disarmed without fighting, and several central towns in the three northeastern provinces fell one after another, this wave of patriotism finally gradually converged into a vast ocean. For example, the malaria virus quickly infected the whole country, and all walks of life expressed their opinions. Attitude:

Several well-known newspapers and periodicals headed by "Shenbao" have used commentary articles and news as their banner to analyze and judge the danger signals conveyed by the Fengtian Incident, publicize the current situation of the country's daily crisis, and call on the people to unite to resist the shameless aggression of the Japanese army. There was a wave of boycotts of Japanese goods.

Similarly, the students took to the streets one after another, responding with their willingness to die for their country even though they were unarmed, demanding that the government no longer implement the policy of non-resistance and make a forceful response. Some passionate people have petitioned the government to start a war.

At this moment when the wind is surging and the patriotic enthusiasm is extremely high, the Wenjiang government has also taken corresponding countermeasures. The disaster relief and rescue organization led by the Mu family has not yet disbanded, and it has opened its arms to the fugitive compatriots in the three eastern provinces.Since the letter was sent on the 19th, the two elders of the Mu family consciously suppressed all emotions in their hearts and devoted themselves to the work of helping the exiled compatriots.

The rest of the Mu family naturally followed in the footsteps of the patriarch. Led by Aunt Mu, Mu Xing and several other young ladies from the family contacted the Shanghai General Relief Center and organized a fundraising and aid meeting.And Bai Yan was also called back to the bookstore by Song Youcheng's urgent call, and rushed to write a review article related to the Fengtian incident.

No matter what their identities, no matter where they are, everyone has shouldered their responsibilities without hesitation.

Naturally—whether it was intentional or not, the matter of Mu Xing and Bai Yan has no further content in Mu Yuan, so let it go and not mention it again.

Fortunately, the Battle of Fengtian City was beyond the expectations of the Nanjing Central Unification Bureau. According to Uncle Mu's informant, Mu Qing had only been under house arrest, which also provided the Mu family with a chance to breathe.Until the 23rd, a private letter from Nanjing was sent to Mu Yuan, and Minister Cai's personal secretary also came with the letter.

As soon as the secretary arrived at Mu Yuan, Uncle Mu immediately came out to greet him in person.Sitting on both sides of the flower hall, the secretary presented Minister Cai's private letter, but did not immediately talk about Bai Yan's matter, but said: "The minister has heard about Mu Gong's name for a long time, and praised Mu Gong for his integrity and integrity. His aspirations are admirable. It was just a state affairs in the early years. Weining, people's livelihood is difficult, we can't get to know each other, and the Minister is also quite regretful. I never thought that joy would come from heaven, but Mu Gong actually took care of Minister Cai today!"

If there is no complete preparation, it is impossible for the private secretary to come to Mu Yuan directly, and Mu Yuan will not contact Minister Cai suddenly for no reason.Having said that, both parties already knew how to sing this scene.

Mu Fuqian said solemnly: "Now that the Fengtian war is happening again, and Mu is living in the mountains, if he can serve Minister Cai and relieve his worries, it can be regarded as doing a small thing for the world."

As early as when the secretary arrived at Mu Yuan, Mu Xing went to the bookstore to pick up Bai Yan. The two were hiding outside the flower hall and listening to the corner of the wall.

Bai Yan was a little worried: "...if my uncle voted for Minister Cai, regardless of other things, what would happen to Miss Li's family and Mr. Song's family? As you said, the Li and Song families controlled the leadership of Wenjiang's students. Because you and Mr. Song have already had conflicts about that matter. Now that the positions are even more contradictory, how should we get along with each other in the future?"

Mu Xing frowned, and said while circling Bai Yan's curly hair: "I don't think there will be anything in a short time. Mengwei's family has already turned to the other side, and nothing has happened for so many years. I think Nanjing's How do the gods fight? After all, there is a layer of separation from Wenjiang. Compared with the other side, we, the families rooted in Wenjiang, are more of a community of interests in a short period of time. Unless the sky changes again in Nanjing, otherwise... well, anyway, uncle can It must be reliable to make this choice.”

Sighing, she looked at Bai Yan and said, "In comparison, I am more worried about you. You..." His eyes fell on Bai Yan, looking at the brand new cheongsam, Mu Xing bit his lip and did not continue.

Bai Yan lowered her head, not noticing Mu Xing's expression, she said: "I said it before, I just want to ask to understand, he is a minister, why make things difficult for me?" She turned her head , touched the tip of Mu Xing's nose with the flower in his hand, and said with a smile: "Besides, with you by my side, there is no need to worry."

Seeing Bai Yan's smiling face, Mu Xing raised the corners of his mouth, nodded and said, "I will be with you."

But... When he arrived in Nanjing and met the minister, what would he do because of his old friend's trust in him?

Listening to Bai Yan talking about the manuscripts she wrote in the past few days, Mu Xing couldn't help but lose his mind.

What would you do if he wanted to keep you?

It's really not to blame Mu Xing for being overhearted, it's just that once a person's thinking gets into a dead end, he can't get out easily.Mu Xing was only worried about Bai Yan's personal safety, but after thinking about it, he thought of the opposite - what if Minister Cai is a good person?The feeling of trusting Gu that he had let down his comrades in arms was lost and regained, and given the chance to make up, what would he do?What else can I do?

Opening her mouth several times, Mu Xing wanted to ask, but her sense of morality prevented her from asking.

She couldn't even bear to spurn herself.

Shu Wan has never been her property, she has the right to find happiness for herself.Cai Junyao is the Minister of the Military and Political Department, and he has such a friendship with Shu Wan's father. If he wants to keep Shu Wan, what reason does Shu Wan have to refuse?What reason does she have for asking Shu Wan to refuse?

What's more, she also heard that Minister Cai has a son!if, if...

"Axuan, Axuan? What are you thinking, so concentrated." Poking Mu Xing's forehead, Bai Yan pulled her to stand up, "Uncle let us in."

"Ah, good." Mu Xing responded blankly, stood up and followed Bai Yan into the flower hall.Staring at the graceful cheongsam wagging her tail in front of her, she smiled bitterly.

Just as Uncle Mu expected, seeing Bai Yan, the secretary didn't show any suspicion at all. After greeting her, she straight to the point invited Bai Yan to go to Nanjing—of course, she also brought people from Mu Yuan with her.

The things that should be cleaned up have already been prepared, and the work that should be accounted for has also been arranged long ago.Uncle Mu Si'er was eager, and didn't bother to worry about whether it would be too "immodest" to pick up the bag and leave, so he immediately arranged a plane and went straight to Nanjing.

Mu Xingyuan was worried that Bai Yan would get airsick on the first flight, so he took care of him in every possible way.But I don't know if the excitement overwhelmed the unhappiness in her body. When Bai Yan got off the plane, her face turned pale, but she still said she wasn't feeling well.Seeing this, Mu Xing felt even more uncomfortable.

It was already nine o'clock at night when the group arrived in Nanjing. No matter how impatient they were, Uncle Mu was not so anxious as to disturb people in the middle of the night. He wanted to arrange for his family to have a rest at the hotel and meet the Mu family in Nanjing by the way. Good arrangements for the next thing.Unexpectedly, after the secretary made a phone call, he said that Minister Cai had been busy all day, and he happened to have time to meet guests at this time, so he invited everyone to come to the house for a gathering.

The secretary was also very polite: "Mr. Mu has worked really hard all the way. It's just that the Northeast is not peaceful these days, and the minister has worked so hard. There is only this little rest time. Please forgive me."

For Uncle Mu, every step of the hour hand is cut on the guillotine rope hanging around Mu Qing's neck. The sooner he can talk about good things and make the next arrangement, the better; good.

It's just that Mu Xing suffered a lot, and while he was happy for his elder brother, he looked at Bai Yan and worried at the same time, neither happy nor worried.All the way to Minister Cai's house with a wrinkled face, she was so frightened that Bai Yan thought she was airsick, so she asked her for a while.

Needless to say, the magnificence of Cai’s mansion is nothing new to everyone who visits.A group of people entered the flower hall for guests, where Cai Junyao and Mrs. Bai were waiting.

As soon as she saw Bai Yan, Cai Junyao didn't say a word. Mrs. Cai walked over a few steps and hugged Bai Yan, looked at her, and immediately pressed Bai Yan into her arms, crying: "My baby! Ye Pan, finally found Nong! Look at Nong, a mole is the same as Nong Xiaochenguang!"

Bai Yan froze in Mrs. Cai's arms, her eyes were already stained with tears before she could think clearly, "Ma'am, don't be sad..."

Then there was a formulaic introduction, politeness, and a group of people took turns to persuade Mrs. Cai not to cry.Finally seated, Bai Yan sat beside Mrs. Cai, comforting her, and at the same time unconsciously looking at Minister Cai.

Drinking very strong tea is different from my father, who likes to drink light tea.

The tone of his speech is very hard, without a southwestern accent, more like a northerner, different from his father.

The eyes are very fierce, with some eyebrows pressed down, not the same as my father...

Her eyes unconsciously traced the appearance of the man opposite, and then, little by little, another image was portrayed in her mind.

An image that she had never dared to imagine for many years.

Bai Yan was watching, when suddenly Minister Cai turned to look at her: "Bai...Shu Wan?"

Bai Yan was taken aback, and hurriedly agreed: "Yes, Uncle...Minister."

Looking at the girl in front of him, Minister Cai seemed to want to smile, but the corners of his mouth seemed unable to bend, and he could only maintain a smirk.The frown that has been furrowed all year round has left a deep imprint, making him look fierce even if he relaxes his brows and eyes.

Finally giving up competing with the expression, Minister Cai said: "Shu Wan, you go to the study with me, there is something I want to give you."

Bai Yan agreed first, then turned to look at Mu Xing at the side, and whispered, "It's okay."

Mu Xing pursed his lips and nodded: "Go."

Only then did Bai Yan get up.

Following Minister Cai all the way to the study, Bai Yan quietly turned her head and continued to look at the man in front of her.

The shoulders are broad and the waist is straight, just like the father in memory, a posture trained in the martial arts hall.But probably because he has been fighting on the front line for many years, or perhaps because he is getting old, his steps are a little faltering.Even if he tried his best to straighten his back and straighten his trousers, he couldn't conceal his fatigue.

Seeing the dots of white hair on Minister Cai's sideburns, Bai Yan blinked, adding the final touch to the portrait constructed in her mind.

She suddenly had a sore nose.

If daddy was still around, it should... also look like this?