Insufficient balance

  The next day, Mu Sheng got up and rinsed his mouth and washed his face. When he faced a copper mirror, Mu Sheng felt disheartened. He looked at his messy hair and sighed. This long hair was really a problem for him. So he fiddled with it for a while, but still felt it was messy, so he could only make do with it like that. Then he put on his hat.

  Just as he was about to go out, Xiao Xue came in from outside and saw Mu Sheng's messy hair and crooked hat. The little girl exclaimed: "Young master, how did your hair become like this? It looks even worse than yesterday."

  Musheng said with a reddening face, "This, I won't do."

  "Hehe, I didn't expect a big boy like you to not know how to tie a knot, but it's okay, let me help you." Xiaoxue said with a smile. Then, Musheng sat in front of the dresser, and Xiaoxue took a comb to help him tidy up his hair. After smoothing out his hair, she tied a knot and put a hat on Musheng's head. Looking left and right, feeling very satisfied, she said: "Young master, done."

  "Thank you, Xue Er," Mu Sheng said gratefully.

  "Thank me for what? This is what I should do." After a pause, he continued: "The young lady is waiting for you in the flower hall." Having said that, he left.

  "Tell your sister I'll be right there," said Mu Sheng.

  When Mu Sheng arrived at the flower hall, he saw that the dishes had already been served. Duan Yulan was already seated, but today's Duan Yulan seemed to have made an effort to dress up, wearing a bright orange-red dress that made her look stunningly beautiful. Seeing Mu Sheng arrive, Duan Yulan smiled and said: "Younger brother, come sit down!"

  "Oh, sister has been waiting for a long time, right?" Mu Sheng asked.

  "No, just for a moment." Duan Yulan said lightly, opening her vermilion lips.

  Musheng found that Duan Yulan seemed different from usual, softer and more like a lady. Musheng was somewhat puzzled by this sister, picked up the bowl, and started eating with her head down. Here, Musheng didn't stand on ceremony either, so she ate big mouthfuls, but that eating was really not commendable.

  Duan Yulan saw Mu Sheng's crazy eating and smiled lightly, then said to Mu Sheng: "Younger brother, would you like to go out with me today?" After finishing, she looked at Mu Sheng with a hopeful gaze.

  There was a cat, and Mu Sheng felt something was off as soon as he entered the door. He was dressed so beautifully, speaking to himself in such a gentle tone, but that last sentence was his true intention. Mu Sheng didn't immediately respond, knowing that it wasn't suitable for him to appear too much in public gatherings in Qingzhou City right now, or else someone with ill intentions might discover him and cause him a lot of trouble. Although it wouldn't threaten his life, Mu Sheng was a person who liked quietness and didn't want any trouble on his hands. So he asked: "Sister, what's going on?"

  "Master Qin of Qingzhou City is celebrating his birthday today, and the invitation was sent out long ago. I hope you can accompany me, okay?" said Duan Yulan with a hint of longing.

  "This, sister, I won't go, it will save you trouble later." Mù Shēng carefully declined.

  Upon hearing Mu Sheng's excuses, Duan Yulan's expression changed as she said: "It seems that being nice to you won't work, so now, little brother, don't blame me." After finishing speaking, she smiled and walked towards Mu Sheng. Before he could react, he felt his ears lose control. A jade-like hand grasped his ear, and with a sudden burst of force, Mu Sheng felt a sharp pain! Duan Yulan said with a smile: "Little brother, are you going or not?"

  "Sister, I'm going, I'm going, isn't that enough? Let go first, my ears are about to fall off." Mu Sheng said with a smile, but this smile was uglier than crying, and in his heart he was still lamenting, why do women like to pinch ears.

  Hearing Mu Sheng's response, Duan Yulan relaxed her grip.

  Xiao Xue stood behind Duan Yulan, looking at the young master and miss, and couldn't help but "heh heh" laugh.

  After dinner, Muzhen and Duan Yulan got on a horse-drawn carriage and headed for the Qin family.

  Today, the Qin family is bustling with excitement. The guests who came to celebrate the birthday are endless, and after handing over the gifts to the master of ceremonies, Shu Sheng and Duan Yulan entered the Qin mansion. As soon as they arrived at the main hall, they saw that it was filled with people's voices, and a woman as beautiful as Duan Yulan immediately attracted the attention of many young men, even some old men couldn't help but take a few more glances.

  Musheng and Duan Yulan found a vacant seat to sit down, and soon saw a young man in fine clothes walking towards them. He faced Duan Yulan and bowed slowly, saying: "I didn't know Miss Duan was coming, Qin Tao has failed to welcome you from afar, I hope Miss Duan won't blame me."

  Duan Yulan smiled slowly and said, "Qin Gongzi was being polite", which made Qin Tao stunned for a moment.

  After a while, Qin Tao, who had calmed down, felt somewhat embarrassed and said: "Miss Duan, it's too noisy here, why don't you follow me to the backyard for a walk?"

  "Little brother, what do you think?" Duan Yulan said to Mosheng.

  Mo Sheng really didn't know what Duan Yulan was thinking, and actually kicked the ball to himself. At this time, Qin Tao heard Duan Yulan's words and couldn't help but say: "Who is this young master?" He looked at Duan Yulan with a puzzled expression.

  Duan Yulan said with embarrassment: "Qin Gongzi, I forgot to introduce you. This is my adopted brother Mu Sheng. Brother, come and meet Qin Gongzi."

  "Have met Brother Qin in Xiaomu's place." said Mu Sheng with a bow.

  "Miss Duan has acknowledged a good brother! I wonder if Brother Mu is willing to take a walk in the backyard." Qin Tao said with a smile that was not quite a smile.

  "Everything listens to sister", Musheng kicked the leather ball to Duan Yulan again.

  Duan Yulan saw that Mu Sheng was going to kick the ball back to her again, and she thought viciously in her heart, "Tonight, I'll make him pay." However, he didn't even help her swat away a fly. But if she didn't agree now, this Qin young master might get angry, so she said, "Then please, Qin young master, lead the way."

  As soon as Duan Xiuzhu agreed, Qin Tao was overjoyed. The three of them walked through the corridor and came to the backyard. At this time, a voice came from behind Mu Sheng, "Brother Mu, what are you doing here?"

  Musheng turned around and saw Bao Yue running over, Musheng couldn't help but ask: "Bao Yue, what are you doing here?"

  The lovely and charming girl said: "Why can't I be here?! This is my grandfather's house."

  When Bao Yue saw Duan Yulan walking in front of her, she went forward and said: "Sister Duan, you're here too!"

  "Oh, it's our little Bao Yue! How do you know Mu Sheng?" asked Duan Yulan.

  "Of course, I came to Qingzhou City with him." Yueyue said cutely.

  "Little brother, why haven't I heard you mention it!" Duan Yulan looked at Mu Sheng and asked.

  "This, this I forgot." Murong said hastily.

  "Hey, cousin, why aren't you going to greet the guests? What are you doing here?" Qin Tao said. He had finally managed to get Duan Yulan to take a walk with him in the backyard, and if this girl didn't leave, today's plan would be ruined. Qin Tao thought to himself quietly.

  "Hmph! You're not going, why should I go? Besides, as a girl from a good family, how can I possibly do that?" said Bao Yue with discontent.

  Qin Tao was left speechless by Bao Yue's words, while Bao Yue pulled Duan Yulan's hand and said: "Sister Duan, let's go to the pavilion over there, don't mind him."

  Duan Yulan didn't want to just let Bao Yue leave like this, so she looked at Qin Tao. And when Qin Tao saw Bao Yue pulling his beauty away, he immediately scolded: "Sister-in-law, don't let go, what kind of manners is this in front of outsiders."

  "It's none of your business, but if you don't go to the main hall to greet the guests, I'll have to tell Grandpa and Uncle later," said Bao Yue with a mischievous tone.

  It seems that today is hopeless, Qin Tao glared at Bao Yue fiercely and walked away with a sigh. What a great opportunity this is! Let this mischievous cousin ruin it for me, Heaven, why are you treating me, Qin Tao, like this? Qin Tao was on the verge of tears.

  "Bao Yue, you're too mischievous!" said Duan Yulan with a smile.

  "Hehe" hugged Yue and stuck out her little tongue.

  "Little brother, let's go sit over by the pavilion!" Duan Yulan said to Mochou.

  Mo Sheng nodded and the three of them entered the pavilion, sat down. Bao Yue looked at Mo Sheng and said: "Big Brother Mo, tell us a story."

  "Ah! Still telling stories." Mu Sheng was startled, and then said: "Sister, I'll go to the main hall first, you and Bao Yue chat first." After finishing, he ran away like an escape, looking at Mu Sheng who was running away, Duan Yulan curiously asked: "Bao Yue, why did Mu Sheng run away as soon as you said tell stories?"

  "Haha, Sister Duan, in the five days I've been in Qingzhou City, Brother Mu has told me stories every day." Bao Yue said mischievously. At this time, Duan Yulan also understood that no one could bear Bao Yue asking them to tell stories like this.

  Mo Sheng rushed into the main hall and sat down, took a sip of tea to calm his mood. Fortunately, he ran fast, otherwise today would have been a disaster. The main hall was filled with wealthy and powerful people, seeing Mo Sheng dressed simply, no one went up to bother him, which made Mo Sheng quite peaceful. He sat alone at an empty table, slowly sipping tea, feeling that staying in the main hall was very boring. What to do? Mo Sheng thought to himself, why not go back to the carriage and take a nap? Hmm, this is a good idea.

  Then Mu Sheng got out of the Qin Mansion, found the horse carriage where he had sat on his way there, climbed up and crawled into the carriage. Mu Sheng lay down on one side and soon fell asleep in a daze.

  After the banquet was over, Duan Yulan and Bao Yue stood in the main hall looking around, but how come Zhuo Sheng still hadn't appeared? Duan Yulan felt a wave of anxiety in her heart. Now that almost everyone had left, he should have come out too. She hadn't seen him at lunchtime either. Could it be that he had gone back first?

  Huà Yuè said at this time: "Duàn sister, why don't you go first? If I see Mù brother, I'll tell him that you've left already."

  "It seems like this is all we can do for now, Baoyue, I'll take my leave first."

  "Duan sister goodbye" Bao Yue waved her small hand and said.

  Duan Yulan left the Qin mansion and came to the horse-drawn carriage. As soon as she got in, she saw Mu Sheng lying on one side snoring. This younger brother, Duan Yulan didn't know what to say, so she called out to the coachman, and the carriage headed towards the Duan mansion.