Once the guards saw the âMuâ word on the token, their stance changed as they became more respectful toward them. âInside please.â
The commonersâ tokens were just ordinary tokens, such as the one Elder Lei Yun had stolen for Feng Ruqing.
Although it was Gu Shiâs niece who had stolen it, the token she was holding was still ordinary, and only Gu Yiyi and Gu Shiâs token would have the âGuâ word.
But Feng Tianyuâs token had âMuâ written on it! Only the old master Mu, the young masters, and the ladies of the Mu family were eligible to have such engraved tokens.
Feng Tianyu kept his token and walked into the gate with Nalan Yan...
***
Mu Ling and Chen Qingyan were very depressed during this time.
Nan Xian had left to pursue Feng Ruqing, but Suyi was still here, staying in the Mu family.
Mu Ling was happy about this, but Chen Qingyanâs life was not so good.
The old master Mu had always adored Suyi. As Suyi was back now, he had become colder toward Chen Qingyan and would give her trouble from time to time. Initially, Chen Qingyan wanted to leave, but Mu Ling refused to let her go because he could not bear to leave her alone.
Mu Ling was helpless as Suyi had never treated him well. She had ignored him and directly moved into the old masterâs yard. She would accompany the old master drinking tea and playing chess when she was free, rarely stepping outside the yard.
The old master was very disappointed in Mu Ling, so he made the butler guard the door and had prevented Mu Ling from entering his yard.
Mu Ling, who should be happy at first, was gradually disappointed as he could not even meet Suyi for almost one year...
***
In the quiet courtyard, Suyi was dressed in white, like an immortal. Her long, slender fingers were holding a chess piece that slowly landed on the chessboard.
âMaster, youâve lost again.â
The old master was suddenly displeased, then he hummed, âThis game doesnât count. I wonât admit defeat, so letâs play again!â
âAlright, alright. Master, whatever you say goes. As long as you are happy, I donât mind playing chess with you every day. But donât allow Mu Ling to appear in front of me.â Suyiâs smile was so beautiful, just like the one in the painting.
The old master fell into a trance before he let out a sigh.
He could not understand Mu Ling.
Suyi was better than Chen Qingyan in every aspect, but why did he choose Chen Qingyan?
âAlways listen to your elders. Can he see how sharp my eyes are? Just look at Mu Lingâs mother! I chose her back then, and it proves that my taste is excellent. Mu Ling that darn lad is too disobedient. Once he gets in trouble, he will understand that what I have done is for his good.â
Look at that, Suyi was ignoring him now. That man was anxious about it and was trying to meet her by all means.
Unfortunately... Suyiâs heart was already broken, and she had no way to forgive him.
Suyi said with a faint smile, âItâs okay. It doesnât matter to me whom he likes. Master, I have my own life now. If you can still accept me, I hope you can treat me like your own daughter. Even if I need to leave later, Iâll come back often to visit you and play chess with you like now.â
âHahaha!â The old master laughed out loud. âExcellent! I have lost one daughter-in-law, but I have gained a daughter now and it makes me feel good. My greatest regret back then was having two ungrateful brats and no caring daughter to live with me!â