As for whether An Ning will continue to stay in Taohua Village or head to the capital city, the information he gathered has already been sent back to the capital city. They need to wait for orders from the officials before making a decision.
By the ti Mu Yi and Lu Xiu returned from outside, everything at ho had reverted to its normal state.
An Ning and Xinghua were sitting in the courtyard. Although it wasn’t clear what they were talking about, from their expressions, it appeared that the two got along quite harmoniously.
Mu Yi was very satisfied. It seed that his approach was correct.
In this countryside, as a servant, as long as one is honest and can help the lady with chores, there’s really no need for too much wisdom.
Mu Yi was loyal to An Bingfeng. Being An Bingfeng’s biological daughter, regardless of whether An Ni’s identity was acknowledged or not, she was a noble lady in Mu Yi’s heart.
This is the fundantal difference between Mu Yi and Zhou Ying.
"Hey, Brother Mu and Little Brother Lu are back, perfect timing, it’s ti to prepare for a al." Saying so, An Dafu naturally shouted to An Ning, "An Ning, hurry and tidy up the table inside for the al."
"Alright," An Ning responded.
Consequently, Xinghua, who had been sitting across from An Ning, instantly felt a strong gaze cast on her, making her feel uncomfortable.
Looking up, she realized that the gaze was from Mu Yi, who had just entered through the main gate.
She understood his intention, moreover, she didn’t originally intend to sit here and wait to be served.
Xinghua stood up and said to An Ning, "Let help you tidy up."
Clearly, compared to facing Mu Yi, Xinghua felt a lot more comfortable dealing with An Ning.
During the al, An Ning asked Mu Yi, "I heard from Uncle Erlai that Uncle Mu wants to help at our farm. Uncle Mu doesn’t seem like soone from the countryside who would raise chickens and pigs. I’ve thought about it for a long ti and decided that it’s not appropriate. But of course, since Uncle Mu is our benefactor, if he’s having financial difficulties or inconveniences, we can certainly help."
Mu Yi seed very disciplined. He only answered the question after putting down his chopsticks and swallowing the food in his mouth, "Actually, I won’t be staying in Cuishi Town for long. Initially, Brother Erlai ntioned that you needed soone to help at ho, so I thought I might find a place to stay temporarily. If it’s inconvenient for Miss An, I will seek other accommodations."
An Ning wanted to hear these words and she had her reasons to decline, "Regarding this matter, I am really sorry, Uncle Mu might not know that there’s only , a girl, in our family which makes it inconvenient to have Uncle Mu, a grown man, stay over. Even if you were staying at the farm, it might not escape gossip from outsiders. As it involves my reputation, I ask for your understanding, Uncle Mu."
"No problem." Mu Yi certainly understood. His initial decision to stay was made while awaiting orders from the officials; he temporarily overlooked the issue of An Ning being a girl.
Now, upon An Ning pointing it out, he realized how inappropriate his decision to stay was.
"Though, there is one more matter I’d like to trouble you with," Mu Yi said.
An Ning smiled, "Uncle Mu, please go ahead."
Mu Yi glanced at Xinghua beside An Ning and said, "This is my daughter, Xinghua. I’d like her to stay here and bother Miss An for a few days, if that’s possible?"
"How could I disagree?" An Ning’s response surprised everyone present.
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