"You mean you're worried that the King of the Grassland will use public opinion for something?" Yuan Yuhan wasn't stupid. He quickly thought along the same lines as Jing Xunchè.
"Exactly. You know that water can carry a boat as well as capsize it." The water represented the common people, and the boat symbolized their country. This was precisely what Jing Xunchè was worried about.
"In that case, let's find a way to bring the King of the Grassland to the heart of the capital and keep him firmly under our noses." A glint flashed in Yuan Yuhan's eyes.
"You mean..."
"This is our territory in the capital. Where can't we go? What if we run into some people on the way..." Yuan Yuhan didn't finish his sentence because he knew Jing Xunchè had already understood his meaning.
"I understand. I'll handle this." It had been a long time since he last went shopping with Qiér. The princess was pregnant and couldn't walk for too long, so it would be just him and Qiér.
"Okay, but be careful. This King of the Grassland is extremely ruthless." If this plan didn't work, they could try something else.
"Got it."
The two talked about some other things. It was almost mealtime when Jing Xunchè and Mu Fengqié finally left. Yuan Yuhan and the others wanted to invite them to stay for dinner, but Jing Xunchè said he had something to do, and Mu Fengqié was also quite busy, so they declined.
Before leaving, Mu Fengqié had given A Rú a few acupuncture treatments. Her morning sickness had improved a lot. At least she wasn't throwing up everything she ate. Seeing A Rú able to eat, Yuan Yuhan was overjoyed.
"Qiér, let's go shopping tomorrow." Jing Xunchè looked at Mu Fengqié and invited her.
"I'm afraid I can't tomorrow. It's the third - day return visit for Fēng'er." Mu Fengqié thought for a moment and refused. As Fēng'er's older sister, how could she be absent on such an important day?
"You're right. I'll go with you then." Jing Xunchè nodded and didn't mention shopping anymore. Shopping could wait.
Mu Fengqié looked at Jing Xunchè suspiciously. "You? In what capacity?" The return visit was to the bride's family. Jing Xunchè was from Mù Nán's side, wasn't he? Why was he going to join in the fun?
"I'm yours, so I'm also part of the bride's family." He wasn't from Mù Nán's side at all.
Mu Fengqié rolled her eyes speechlessly. This excuse was unbeatable. She didn't know how to respond.
"Fine, do as you like."
Mu Fengqié gave in, and Jing Xunchè was happy.
"Qiér, don't worry. Tomorrow, you don't have to consider my feelings. Treat Mù Nán as you see fit." Jing Xunchè didn't feel sorry for his subordinate at all.
Mu Fengqié looked at Jing Xunchè with a complicated look in her eyes. She wondered if Mù Nán knew that his master thought this way. Probably not.
The next day, Mu Fengqié got up early and prepared things with the clan chief's wife, while Jing Xunchè played chess with the clan chief.
"I said, aren't you in a hurry at all?" The clan chief's wife looked at the clan chief in disappointment. How could he have the leisure to play chess at this time?
"Madam, there's no use being impatient. The guests haven't arrived yet. Being impatient won't help." With that, he placed a piece on the chessboard and instantly captured many black pieces.
However, Jing Xunchè didn't show any signs of panic. He calmly pondered, and the clan chief didn't urge him. After all, it was rare to meet such a formidable opponent.
The clan chief's wife glared at him fiercely but said nothing and continued to prepare things.
Almost at noon, Mù Nán and Lǚ Yún finally arrived. The clan chief's wife looked at Lǚ Yún, who had a rosy complexion, and nodded, knowing that her daughter was doing well.
"Mother." Lǚ Yún jumped out of the carriage and threw herself into the clan chief's wife's arms, rubbing her head against her.
"Come on, you're not a child anymore. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?" As she said this, she gave Mù Nán a veiled look. The meaning was obvious.
"Don't worry, mother - in - law. I won't dislike Yún'er no matter what. I love Yún'er for who she is, including everything about her." Mù Nán saw the clan chief's wife's look and quickly assured her.
The clan chief's wife nodded in satisfaction after hearing Mù Nán's words. Not bad.
The clan chief's wife didn't make things difficult for him anymore and directly led everyone into the house. At the dinner table, Mù Nán looked at the jars of wine in front of him and swallowed hard. This father - in - law seemed to be a tough nut to crack.
"Come on, drink." The clan chief looked at Mù Nán leisurely. He hadn't drunk with this young man on the wedding day, and he definitely wouldn't let him off today.
"Um, father - in - law, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" To be honest, Mù Nán was really scared. His alcohol tolerance wasn't very good. If he got drunk and did something embarrassing in front of his father - in - law, it would be a huge disgrace.
So Mù Nán looked at Lǚ Yún for help, hoping she could put in a good word for him.
But Lǚ Yún just glanced at him and then turned to talk to Mu Fengqié. Mù Nán felt so cold inside.
There was no other way. Mù Nán had to brace himself. In the end, Mù Nán was drunk at the dinner table by the clan chief, but the clan chief wasn't much better. He staggered when he walked.
Lǚ Yún and the clan chief's wife both shook their heads helplessly and helped their men back to their rooms.
"Yún'er, I can still drink. Don't hold me back." Mù Nán struggled to go back. He was so strong that Lǚ Yún couldn't hold him back alone. So she had no choice but to ask a servant to find a rope and tie him up.
Then they carried him back to the room.
Lǚ Yún looked at the drunk Mù Nán, full of doubts. She didn't remember Mù Nán getting this drunk on their wedding day.
Little did she know that the clan chief had deliberately chosen very strong liquor to teach Mù Nán a lesson.
The next day when Mù Nán woke up, he felt extremely uncomfortable, especially his head, which felt like it was about to explode.
"You're awake? I've made you some hangover soup." Lǚ Yún had just entered the room with the hangover soup when she saw Mù Nán sitting up.
"Thank you, Yún'er." After drinking the hangover soup, Mù Nán began to recall what had happened last night. Although he was drunk, his mind wasn't completely blank, so he knew exactly what had happened. Then he looked at Lǚ Yún with a complicated look in his eyes.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lǚ Yún felt uncomfortable under Mù Nán's gaze.
"Yún'er, you actually had me tied up last night." Mù Nán looked at Lǚ Yún like a resentful woman.
Lǚ Yún ignored Mù Nán's complaint and turned around to go out. He even had the nerve to mention last night. She had taken care of this drunkard for half the night. Why didn't he mention that?
Just as Lǚ Yún went out, she saw Mu Fengqié and Jing Xunchè who were about to leave.