After rebirth, I cried and criticized the prince

Chapter 104: Astronomical Prodigy

After waiting for a while, Xiao Zhu came back with his head down, but Mu Kong did not follow him.

Helan Xuenuo asked, "Where's Mu Kong?"

Xiao Zhu ate a mouthful of rice dejectedly and put down his chopsticks, his eyes reddening. "He's outside."

Wen Jing noticed this, stood up, pulled Huang Jiuyuan and said, "Brother Huang, are you full? Let's go out, I have something to tell you."

Huang Jiuyuan was a sensible man. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and followed him out, dragging his third brother Huang Yuantu with him.

After they left, Xiao Zhu buried her head in her food, almost buried in the bowl. When she looked up, her red eyes were gradually moistened by tears. "Girl, Mu Kong said he doesn't like me, and he also said... he won't like me in the future. He has someone else in his heart."

Helan Xuenuo didn't expect Mu Kong to be so straightforward, and comforted him, "Xiaozhu, you are a good girl, someone will cherish you."

Xiao Zhu only paused, wiped away her tears, and said, "Girl, you are right. If he doesn't like me, then forget it. I can't just hang myself on this tree. There are many men better than him in the world! But I am still very sad. After I finish this bowl of rice, I will try not to like him in the future."

Helan Xuenuo nodded in relief. She had been worried that Xiaozhu would be unable to get over it. But Xiaozhu's words reassured her. If only she hadn't been so stubborn in her previous life, how great would that have been?

After Xiaozhu finished a bowl of rice with tears in her eyes, her tears had stopped.

There was a sound of rain outside - the sound of dripping rain.

Helan Xuenuo looked at her with concern. Seeing that Xiaozhu had regained her composure, she asked in a low voice, "Are we going home now?"

Xiao Zhu forced a smile on his face and said, "Let's go."

Outside the house, Huang Jiuyuan, Wen Jing and others were standing with their backs to each other.

Not far away on the forest road, Mu Kong stood with his back to the world. The rain was not heavy, and the drops of water hit him, but he stood there indifferent.

Xiao Zhu felt distressed and wanted to go over, but Helan Xuenuo stopped her, "Let him be."

Xiaozhu retracted his foot.

Huang Jiuyuan picked up a colorful paper umbrella from the side. The pattern on the umbrella was red and blue, dotted with a few big red flowers.

It actually suits Huang Jiuyuan's personality.

He held up a flower paper umbrella, his red lips curled up like a flower, and the person under the umbrella looked like a person in a painting. He smiled evilly and said, "Fortunately, I was prepared today. I calculated that it would rain."

Helan Xuenuo saw that the rain outside was not heavy and decided to go back in the rain. Just as she was about to leave, Huang Jiuyuan folded up his umbrella, held it across her face, and said slowly, "Don't worry, the rain will only last for a while, just wait a little longer."

She looked at the raindrops that were gradually getting bigger and bigger, and slapped his umbrella away. "I think this rain will only get heavier."

Huang Jiuyuan said with a smug look on his face, "If you don't believe me, just wait another quarter of an hour and see."

Helan Xuenuo didn't believe it, "Okay, then I'll wait for two quarters of an hour."

They stood under the eaves. The rain was heavy for a while and then gradually became lighter. In the distance, Mu Kong was still standing with his back to the world, his figure submerged in the misty drizzle, looking extremely lonely.

The four of them just stared at each other.

Wen Jingze secretly glanced at Xiaozhu from the side. Xiaozhu's face was dazed and his eyes were focused on one place.

Helan Xuenuo saw that the drizzling rain showed no sign of stopping. She frowned, feeling that Huang Jiuyuan was playing a trick on her. She looked at Huang Jiuyuan and said, "You are not kidding me, are you? There is an August meeting in the capital tonight. If you can't make it back in time, I will definitely beat you up."

Huang Jiuyuan remained calm, "Why rush? Don't worry, it's not even quarter of an hour yet." He leaned forward slightly and smiled wickedly, "August Festival? Are you planning to meet your lover? You're in such a hurry."

Helan Xuenuo suddenly became anxious, her face slightly red, and said, "What does it have to do with you?"

Huang Jiuyuan hugged Wen Jing, who was lost in thought. When he came back to his senses, Huang Jiuyuan smiled and asked, "Brother Wen, I heard that the August Festival in the capital is very lively and there will be many beautiful girls. Do you want to go tonight?"

Wen Jing hesitated, "This..."

Xiao Zhu glared at Huang Jiuyuan and said, "Mr. Huang, you can be unruly, but you can't corrupt Shopkeeper Wen."

Wen Jing immediately nodded and followed Xiao Zhu's words, saying, "Brother Huang, I'm not interested in girls, but I do have some interest in the August Festival. I'll go back to the city with you guys and join in the fun."

Xiao Zhu thought for a moment and said, "How about we gather at the gate of Helan Mansion tonight? We are planning to go to the August Festival to see the lanterns, and it will be more lively with more people." She thought of Yuan Xu coming to visit Helan Xuenuo to celebrate the August Festival, and she didn't want to be an eyesore, so she simply pulled Wen Jing along as an excuse to give Yuan Xu and Helan Xuenuo more time to spend together.

Wen Jing didn't understand Xiao Zhu's plan, and with a deep dimple on one side of his face, he said, "Okay."

Xiao Zhu looked at Helan Xuenuo and asked, "Miss, is it okay?"

Helan Xuenuo smiled and replied, "Of course, it will be more lively and fun with more people." Helan Xuenuo felt relieved that Xiaozhu could still think about having fun.

Huang Jiuyuan grumbled to the side, "Well, you guys won't take me with you." He glanced at Wen Jing, grinning at his useless appearance, and said, "You forget your loyalty for the sake of beauty."

The words fell into Helan Xuenuo's ears, and she said helplessly, "You can come too. We are just worried that it will affect your viewing of beautiful girls."

Huang Jiuyuan smiled brightly after hearing this. "Pretty girls are not as important as friends. In my heart, you are at the top."

As they were talking, quarter of an hour had passed.

Hugo really stopped.

Helan Xuenuo was surprised, "Huang Jiuyuan, I underestimated you. Can you observe the celestial phenomena?"

"Oh, no, it's my third brother who's good at observing the sky. Even though he's not very smart, he's loved observing the sky since he was a kid. Whenever he says it's going to rain, it definitely rains."

Huang Jiuyuan touched Huang Yuantu's head, but Huang Yuantu still lowered his head and played with the walnut in his hand.

Helan Xuenuo looked at the child with his head down. She didn't expect that he had such talent, and she felt a little admiration for him.

This talent is extremely useful. General Helan has been fighting in the south all year round, and most of the battles are on water. If there is a genius who can observe the astronomical phenomena by his side, he can also take advantage of the east wind and west wind to make the battle easier.

She secretly kept it in mind, thinking that there might be a chance to use it in the future. After thinking about it, she gave up the idea. This was the child of the Prime Minister, and it was unlikely that the Prime Minister would let him go to any battlefield.

So he gave up the idea proposed by Huang Jiuyuan.

Helan Xuenuo looked at the gradually clearer figure in the distance, shook her head and said, "If we don't leave now, the child will get soaked."

She and Xiao Zhu hurriedly walked towards Mu Kong.

Huang Jiuyuan folded the flowery paper umbrella behind him and said, "Brother Wen, let's go back to the capital."

When Helan Xuenuo and the others approached Mu Kong, Mu Kong suddenly turned around, bowed to Helan Xuenuo, and said solemnly, "Miss, I'm sorry."

Xiao Zhu took a few steps forward and said with a forced smile, "It's okay, Mu Kong. I'm not worried about it, and you shouldn't worry about it either. But can I still learn martial arts from you in the future?"

Mu Kong looked at Helan Xuenuo hesitantly. Helan Xuenuo nodded slightly. Mu Kong's Adam's apple rolled up and down, "Okay." Xiao Zhu nodded with a smile on his face. Only Helan Xuenuo understood that Xiao Zhu was just smiling superficially, and he was actually a little uneasy in his heart.

Mu Kong's breathing became heavier. "Xiao Zhu, from now on I will treat you as my sister."

Xiao Zhu's lips were still raised, and there were waves in his eyes. "My parents died when I was young, and I didn't leave any brothers or sisters. It's a blessing to have a brother like you who was given to me for free. From now on, you will be my big brother."

Mu Kong still had a gloomy look on his face, but now he felt a lot more relaxed. He forced a smile and nodded.

When he looked at Helan Xuenuo again, he seemed relieved.

Helan Xuenuo understood that Mu Kong's action also cut off the possibility of Xiaozhu and him in the future, and made them more closely related.

But what kind of woman is it that Mu Kong can keep her in his heart and not give other women the chance to get close to her?