Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 412 He regretted... missing out on Ah Yue

Zhang Xubai could only remember that he had a wife, and that his wife was pregnant, etc. Gu Qingyue became more and more convinced that it was Rong Qingqing.

However, she should ask Rong Qingqing herself; writing a letter was not appropriate.

As a result, Gu Qingyue was completely free.

She has basically finished arranging things in the capital.

She then went to Wenxianglou again.

Wenxianglou is packed with customers every day, and several private rooms are already booked a month in advance.

Clearly, business is booming.

Upon hearing the report that Steward Wang—oh, now promoted to Manager Wang by Gu Qingyue—Gu Qingyue's eyes crinkled with a smile.

"Sister Yue, I'm looking for Sister Yue."

Just as Gu Qingyue was about to say a few more words, she heard a soft, sweet voice coming from outside the private room.

Who else could this be but Mo Xiaoliu?

So much has happened lately that Gu Qingyue has completely forgotten about Mo Shaoshang and the others still in the capital.

Mo Shaoshang was considered a friend, so she was indeed a bit rude.

The door opened, and Qingye walked in with Mo Shaoshang, Mo Xiaoliu, and Liuyan, who was dressed in black.

"Brother Mo!" Gu Qingyue greeted him cheerfully, then nodded and smiled at Mo Xiaoliu and Liuyan.

After inviting everyone to sit down, Gu Qingyue sent Manager Wang and Qingye off to their tasks, and personally brewed tea for them.

"Is Yue very busy lately? Is there anything I can help you with?"

As soon as he sat down, Mo Shaoshang's eyes never left Gu Qingyue's face. He watched her brew tea with effortless grace, his eyes filled with a tenderness and doting affection that he himself was unaware of.

"I've been a bit busy lately, but I've had some free time now. Brother Mo, have you guys had a good time exploring the capital?"

Gu Qingyue pondered whether she should take them sightseeing today to show her hospitality.

"Of course we went! We went to so many places, it was so much fun!" Mo Xiaoliu replied cheerfully as soon as Gu Qingyue finished asking.

"Oh, really? I was thinking of taking you all out for a stroll, but it seems I've neglected my duty," Gu Qingyue laughed upon hearing this. Looking at Mo Xiaoliu's soft and delicate face, she couldn't help but feel cheerful.

"That's not Sister Yue's fault. I heard that King Li went to our Nanzhao to escort the bride. Sister Yue must be unhappy because she has to stay with her brother-in-law, King Li, right?"

Mo Xiaoliu picked up the tea and snacks on the table and ate them carelessly. Gu Qingyue felt embarrassed. There were two men in front of her. This little girl really dared to say that.

"Oh, is this cake delicious?" Gu Qingyue quickly changed the subject.

Mo Xiaoliu nodded. She loved eating this. During her few days in the capital, she sent her maid to Wenxianglou almost every day to buy different tea snacks to take back with her.

The tea and snacks at Sister Yue's place are always delicious.

Seeing the little girl's cheeks bulging from eating, Gu Qingyue couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The next moment, Gu Qingyue felt several gazes fixed on her. She looked up and met Mo Shaoshang's gentle, smiling eyes, warm and comforting like spring flowers in bloom. Gu Qingyue shuddered and quickly came back to her senses.

"What has Brother Mo been busy with lately?" Gu Qingyue asked leisurely.

Mo Shaoshang's smile just now made her feel flustered for no reason, and she didn't know why.

Upon hearing this, Mo Shaoshang lowered his head and composed himself, also calming his wildly beating heart when he saw Gu Qingyue's stunning smile. A bittersweet feeling washed over him.

He closed his eyes slightly, then raised his head. "We're preparing to open a Moji Herbal Medicine Shop in the capital. It's all set up. We're heading back to Nanzhao this afternoon, so we came to say goodbye to A-Yue."

Gu Qingyue raised an eyebrow in surprise. This Mo Shaoshang was indeed a natural businessman; he was even opening Mo Ji in the capital of Great Chu.

That's normal. Business people will seize any business opportunity they see. That's good.

"Then I wish Brother Mo's medicinal herb business a prosperous future," Gu Qingyue said with a smile and cupped her hands in greeting.

Mo Shaoshang smiled but didn't say anything.

For the next hour, the group chatted and laughed, had lunch, and then Mo Shaoshang and his companions boarded their carriage, bid farewell, and left.

Gu Qingyue squinted as she watched the carriage merge into the crowd on the street. She saw Mo Xiaoliu stick his head out and wave excitedly at her. Gu Qingyue smiled and waved back. Only after watching them walk away did she return to Wenxiang Tower.

Thinking that she might see Mo Shaoshang and the others again at the Nanzhao Heavenly Sacrifice, she felt a little happy.

After all, she did have friends in Nanzhao.

Before leaving, Mo Shaoshang gave her the address of the Mo family and warmly invited her to visit his home in Zhucheng, which she gladly accepted.

However, it's still unclear what the situation will be like in the cities of Nanzhao. Let's talk about the visit later.

"Liuyan, let's go straight back to Zhucheng, not to Lizhou," Mo Shaoshang's voice came from inside the carriage.

"Why? Didn't we agree to go to Lizhou and then return to Zhucheng?" Mo Xiaoliu asked, puzzled.

"Haven't I already met my savior? Why would I go to Lizhou?" Mo Shaoshang's voice was indifferent, seemingly devoid of any emotion.

He was actually afraid that if he returned to Lizhou, the place where he met and got to know Gu Qingyue, he would be unable to resist wanting to do something, or at least he would be unable to suppress his longing. He was afraid that such emotions would torment him and keep him awake at night.

"You didn't mean to talk about Sister Yue—"

“She’ll be going to Zhucheng soon. Why don’t you go back to Zhucheng and wait for her so you can play together?” Mo Xiaoliu’s words were interrupted by Mo Shaoshang.

"Oh, right, then I won't go to Lizhou." Mo Xiaoliu was still very happy at the thought of seeing Gu Qingyue again soon.

Gu Qingyue said she would go to Zhucheng in Nanzhao to see the grand Heavenly Sacrifice in a while, so they would be able to see each other again soon, which made her happy.

She didn't notice Mo Shaoshang's ugly expression.

Mo Shaoshang's mind was in turmoil.

His heart pounded with the swaying of the carriage, dull and painful.

He regretted it; he regretted not expressing his feelings to Gu Qingyue when he met her in Lizhou.

He regretted that he had been held back by some things as soon as he arrived in the capital, and had not had the chance to see her and tell her how much he missed her.

He regretted it... he missed out on Ah Yue.

Thinking of this, he reached out and pulled the curtain aside, his expression cold and stern. "Liu Yan, where is Lu Xu?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan slipped a note into Mo Shaoshang's hand.

Gu Qingyue had no idea what Mo Shaoshang was feeling when he left.

Next, Gu Qingyue's journey would be to leave the capital and return to Lizhou.

She told the old Duke, her three brothers, and her sister-in-law, Lady Wei, about her desire to return to Lizhou.

Although everyone was reluctant to let her go, they wouldn't stop her.

They all knew that Gu Qingyue was not a pampered young lady who never left the house; she was a fledgling eagle soaring in the sky, and all they needed to do was guard the rear for her!

The old Duke had already come up with an excuse for the outside world: Gu Qingyue was going to visit her maternal grandparents in Jiangnan. After all, she hadn't seen her maternal grandparents for more than ten years, so it was normal for her to visit the Qin family in Jiangnan and reconnect with her relatives.

Of course, Gu Qingyue didn't just want to go back to Lizhou for a visit; she also wanted to make a trip to various cities in Nanzhao.

The Nanzhao Heavenly Sacrifice is approaching; how could she possibly miss such a grand spectacle?!