"Miss, what's wrong with taking a stroll in the back garden?" Hong Yue asked, forcing a strained smile.
"Hong Yue, you were the one who said you wanted to go out today. Hurry up and pack your things," Duanmu Furong said, beaming with unconcealed triumph.
"Miss..." Hong Yue hesitated, still clutching Duanmu Furong's hand and refusing to pack.
"Hurry up! Don't drag your feet! If you dawdle any longer, it'll be dark!" Duanmu Furong raised her voice, letting her displeasure show. Feeling the pressure, Hong Yue released her grip and went inside to pack.
Meanwhile, Mo Xian had just finished lunch and was busy pounding medicinal herbs.
"Little girl, come with me to gather herbs," Ning Zhen said, walking right up to Mo Xian.
"Ah?" Mo Xian looked up at Ning Zhen, blinking rapidly. Looking at his handsome face, the corners of her mouth curled into an involuntary smile.
"What 'ah'? Come with me to gather herbs. What? Can't you understand? Have you been pounding herbs until you've gone muddled in the head?" Ning Zhen raised an eyebrow, crossed his arms over his chest, and tilted his head slightly.
"Well..." Coming back to her senses, Mo Xian turned to look at Ning Yue. Seeing that Ning Yue was busy working without even raising her head, simply waving a hand dismissively, Mo Xian turned back to Ning Zhen and said, "Alright."
"Then let's go." Ning Zhen lowered his crossed arms, turned, and walked out of the house. Mo Xian followed right behind him out of the courtyard.
Without a word, Ni…
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