readsfreenovel Chapter 317 Meeting an Old Friend
Chapter 317 Meeting an Old Friend
"Okay, let's go back then." Xi Ningzhi and Qu Yin were also a little tired.
After the three finished explaining their arrangements, they left Linglong Pavilion chatting and laughing.
As soon as she stepped out the door, Xiao Siyue saw someone who looked familiar.
"Yue'er, why aren't you moving? What are you looking at?" Xi Ningzhi asked curiously when she noticed Xiao Siyue suddenly standing still.
"Third Sister-in-law, I think I've seen a friend I haven't seen in a long time. Please wait for me a moment," Xiao Siyue said with a smile.
"Oh, oh." Xi Ningzhi looked in the direction Xiao Siyue was looking for a long time but didn't see anyone she recognized.
Xiao Siyue walked towards the figure in blue, calling out cheerfully, "Lili!"
That's right, this person is Xiao Siyue from Qianyuan County, along with Mu Li.
"Yue'er." Mu Li's voice was filled with joy. She immediately stepped forward and took Xiao Siyue's hand, her eyes sparkling.
"Yue'er, I was thinking of waiting until I settled down before coming to see you, but I didn't expect to run into you now. We haven't seen each other in so long, I'm so happy!" Mu Li said chatteringly.
"Hmm, I didn't expect to see you either. I couldn't believe it when I saw you. What brings you to the capital?"
"That's a long story. Yue'er, do you have anything else to say? If not, let's find a teahouse to sit down and talk." Mu Li glanced behind Xiao Siyue and naturally saw the two young ladies watching them.
"Okay, I'm all done. Wait a moment while I talk to my two sisters-in-law." Xiao Siyue also wanted to have a proper talk with Mu Li.
"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you," Mu Li said.
"Lili, come with me, and meet my sister-in-law too." Xiao Siyue felt that Mu Li was her good friend and should be introduced to her family.
Mu Li thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Xiao Siyue took Mu Li's hand and walked to her two sisters-in-law who were waiting for her: "Eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, this is my good friend Mu Li from Qianyuan County."
Then he said to Mu Li, "Li Li, this is my sister-in-law whom I told you about before, and this is my third sister-in-law."
"Greetings, Miss Mu Li."
"Hello, sisters-in-law!" the three greeted in unison.
"Sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, Lili and I haven't seen each other for a long time. We're going to the teahouse to chat, so I won't be going back with you. I'm sorry, sisters-in-law," Xiao Siyue said somewhat embarrassedly. Her two sisters-in-law had only gone out to buy her things today, and now she was leaving them behind.
"Yue'er is fine, you two go ahead. Your third sister-in-law and I will head back first." Qu Yin had heard of Mu Li's name before, but had never met her. She knew the two of them were close, and she was sure they would have a lot to talk about now that they met.
"Okay, Yue'er, you and Miss Mu Li have fun. We're leaving now." Xi Ningzhi said and left with Qu Yin.
After everyone left, Xiao Siyue looked at the young man who had been following Mu Li, and then looked at Mu Li.
"Yue'er, I haven't introduced you yet. This is my husband..." Mu Li said somewhat shyly.
"Your husband, when did you get married?" Xiao Siyue's eyes widened, and she also noticed Mu Li's hairstyle, which was now that of a married woman.
"It was around March."
"Oh, why didn't you write to me?" Even if you can't attend the wedding banquet, you could still send a gift.
"I didn't want to bother you because you're too far away in the capital. I'm sorry, Yue'er, I was wrong." Mu Li quickly apologized in a coquettish tone when she saw Xiao Siyue's eyes.
"Hmph, I forgive you, but you have to treat me to a meal first," Xiao Siyue said haughtily, secretly thinking that she would have to prepare a nice gift for Mu Li when she got back today.
"Alright, as long as Yue'er isn't angry." Mu Li was immediately happy.
"Then why don't you give me a proper introduction?" Xiao Siyue's face, which had just been feigning anger, broke into a smile.
"Oh, right, I forgot. Yue'er, this is my husband, Rong Yi. Husband, this is Xiao Siyue, a good friend that you and I often talk about."
"Greetings, Miss Xiao. Li Li often mentions you to me, and I'm so glad to finally meet you today," Rong Yi said with a smile. Mu Li often told him how smart and kind her friend was, describing her as a rare gem in the world, which made him very curious about what kind of person could earn such praise from her.
Moreover, he felt that he was inferior to Xiao Siyue from Mu Li's tone, which made him very unconvinced. He was not as important as a friend in his wife's heart.
Rong Yi looked at Xiao Siyue. Although he felt that Xiao Siyue was indeed different from ordinary women, there was nothing particularly special about her. So why was Mu Li so infatuated with her?
"Greetings, Young Master Rong." Xiao Siyue bowed slightly.
She also looked at Mu Li's husband, who was tall and handsome, with a touch of nonchalant arrogance on his face. However, his gaze towards Mu Li was very gentle, and he and Mu Li looked very well-matched standing together.
The main thing is that she just noticed a hint of hostility in this person's gaze, which puzzled her. She shouldn't have met him before, so why would he be hostile towards her?
"Oh dear, why are you two being so polite? I feel a little uncomfortable."
"Rong Yi, you should go back first. I'm going to the teahouse with Yue'er," Mu Li said to Rong Yi.
"Lili, aren't you taking me with you?" Rong Yi immediately looked at her with puppy-dog eyes and said aggrievedly.
"Hey, what are you doing?" Mu Li glanced at Xiao Siyue secretly, then playfully punched Rong Yi's arm.
Xiao Siyue felt like she hadn't finished eating yet, but suddenly felt full. What happened?
"Lili"
"Ahem, Rong Yi, you should go back first. I'll be back in a bit. You see, it's not appropriate for me to run into Yue'er, is it?" Mu Li said, pretending to be calm.
"Alright then, Lili, you'd better come back soon, or I'll come pick you up later."
"Okay, I'll definitely be back soon, you don't need to pick me up." What's wrong with Rong Yi today? He's never been this clingy before.
"Then I'm leaving." Rong Yi left, turning back every few steps.
"Let's go quickly." Mu Li felt Xiao Siyue's teasing gaze and was extremely embarrassed.
Watching Rong Yi's figure disappear into the crowd, Mu Li finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lili, you're amazing! I feel like I've become the Queen Mother of the West who prevents the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl from meeting," Xiao Siyue joked.
"Yue'er." Mu Li blushed and stamped her foot.
"Haha, let's go, let's go to that teahouse up ahead." Xiao Siyue laughed heartily.
"Mm." Mu Li nodded and then took Xiao Siyue's arm as they walked towards the teahouse.