For two consecutive days, Tao Yuqi had been remarkably attentive, constantly finding ways to get close to Mu Jinyuan. Yet, he kept insisting that his mother harbored reservations due to the rumors surrounding her reputation, deliberately keeping her in suspense.
The next day, Mu Jinyuan dressed carefully and prepared to head out. As on the previous two days, Tao Yuqi watched her like a jailer; no sooner had she stepped out of the estate than he followed right behind.
"Yuan'er, where are you off to? Why didn't you call for me?" Tao Yuqi noted that Mu Jinyuan’s attire was different from her usual understated style; she seemed to have dressed with intention. He had to admit that Mu Jinyuan was truly beautiful. Even when she didn't bother to dress up, she was a dazzling presence in a crowd, but with a little effort, she was, for the first time, making him understand the meaning of "every beauty in the palace pales in comparison." If only...
Chapter 369