It was already dusk when Mu Qing left Jiuyou Tower.
The setting sun hung behind the eaves of the building, and the afterglow spread through the gaps between the roofs, like layers of fluttering golden tulle.
Mu Qing stopped for a moment, and when he raised his head and sighed, his eyes flew uncontrollably to the white jade bridge connected to the Marble Square.
A beautiful figure in red is leaning on the railing, looking down at the flowing water under the bridge.
The golden afterglow shone on the other side of the other person's face, as if he had lost all motivation and did not take another half step towards the bridge.
The world seems to be divided into two parts by the bridge, or more specifically by the person on the bridge.
On this side of the bridge, the debate in Jiuyou Tower was far from coming to an end. The dim light of the lights was already revealed in the attic window, and a ray of coolness happened to blow across the front of the building, bringing with it the faint feeling under the bridge. The sound of running water.
But go further. Everything seemed to have lost its sound, leaving only a quiet and timeless painting.
Mu Qing silently felt this moment in his heart. It wasn't until the people on the bridge felt his gaze and raised their heads towards him that they walked towards the bridge.
"How did you come?"
"I sent you here in the morning and picked you up again in the evening. Don't you like it?"
Mu Qing's lips moved. His thoughts, which were still immersed in the scene just now, made him stunned for a moment, and then he said with a smile: "Of course I like it. It makes me feel like we stay together all day long."
Murong Jing smiled, looked past him towards the distinctive tall building, and asked, "Did something happen?"
Mu Qing walked to Murong Jing's side, feeling the clear evening breeze brought by the flowing water under the bridge, and breathed out gently before replying: "It's something that was expected."
Murong Jing withdrew her gaze, looked at Mu Qing's side face that could not hide her fatigue, and said softly: "Since we have expectations, we must be prepared."
Mu Qing sighed softly, put his hand on the railing, looked away in the direction of the flowing water, and said quietly: "Only when you start thinking about the problem as a city lord will you realize how many problems there are, and those preparations before are facing a temporary situation." How weak it is when the situation has not yet arrived.”
Murong Jing put her hand on the back of Mu Qing's hand and said seriously: "Any preparation is insufficient when facing the unknown. This is something we have known for a long time. Is there anything I can help you with?"
Mu Qing's eyes moved slightly, regained some focus and looked at Murong Jing.
Murong Jing blinked, "What's wrong?"
Mu Qing smiled slightly: "Your words are enough."
Some things are not without solutions, but the reason why they still affect emotions is actually just a lack of opportunity to express or adjust.
Mu Qing took Murong Jing's hand and leaned on the railing. The Jiuyou Tower looked like a tall pagoda with a shimmering light under the gradually darkening sky. Mu Qing admired this scene and said, "In the new City Lord's Mansion, Before it was built, this Jiuyou Tower was where the city lord's palace was. From today on, many people will work here, thinking about the future of everyone in Suzaku City, and pursuing the stability of the land beneath their feet."
Murong Jing did not follow Mu Qing's gaze. She fixed her beautiful eyes on Mu Qing's face and asked, "So how do you feel so far?"
"How do I feel?" Mu Qing's eyebrows moved, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes. He was silent for a moment before replying: "I hope this city can prosper again after stabilization, and we just took the first step today."
"So I don't know if this is the right or wrong direction."
Murong Jing's eyes were calm and her voice was gentle and tenacious, just like the person she is, "You should believe in yourself, and you are not acting alone now. We all can see Mrs. Wang's ability."
Hearing Murong Jing mention Wang Yeqing, Mu Qing looked at the lighted windows of Jiuyou Tower, and remembered the scene of constant debate inside, and sighed with a headache: "I, the city lord, don't know how to deal with it at all." Competent. It’s not about collecting food or rebuilding, it’s just a matter of a few words, but when I was about to turn the words into reality, I still threw them to Mrs. Wang and the others.”
"But it's also because Mrs. Wang is here that I have a lot more expectations for the future."
Mu Qing showed a heartfelt smile because he imagined some scenes in the future, and said: "If one day it turns out that all the efforts we have made today are not in vain, then I will still feel proud and gratified. After all, this The city's improvement is ultimately a result of my contribution."
Murong Jing looked at Mu Qing's innocent smile and also laughed. She looked down at Mu Qing who was always holding her hand and said softly: "I'm looking forward to that day."
Mu Qing enjoyed the cool breeze on the bridge. After telling Murong Jing what he was thinking, his whole mood became much better, and he also discovered some new situations at this time.
The window on the second floor of Jiuyou Building was opened at some point, and there were many figures behind the window looking toward the bridge.
Mu Qing subconsciously wanted to pull Murong Jing away from here, but in the end he let go and hugged Murong Jing's waist.
Although Murong Jing almost focused on Mu Qing, she soon discovered that the people in the building were looking at them on the bridge.
She struggled quickly: "Let go, there is someone!"
As the night grew hazier, Mu Qing's mood became clearer and clearer. He looked at Murong Jing, who was getting shy and anxious, and was so moved that he simply picked her up by the waist.
When Murong Jing was staying with Mu Qing, she didn't even think about being on guard. She suddenly lost her center of gravity and let out a soft breath. When she stabilized again, Mu Qing was already holding her and sitting on the railing.
Looking at the water flowing from Qingxi and back to Qingxi under their feet, Murong Jing lowered her head and pinched Mu Qing's waist with her secret hands, "What are you doing? There is really someone upstairs!"
"hiss--"
The corners of Mu Qing's mouth cracked and he took a breath, "I know they are watching here, but what does it matter?"
Murong Jing was stunned for a moment, the strength in her hands slowly weakened, she looked up at Mu Qing, not knowing what to say.
Mu Qing took a breath of the evening breeze on the water that lingered with the fragrance of her hair, and looked at everything in the night with satisfaction, "We are looking at the scenery that belongs to us on the bridge, and they are looking at the scenery that belongs to them on the bridge upstairs. This moment is worth cherishing and recalling for all of us. I don’t mind those people envying me or even being jealous of me in their hearts.”
Murong Jing leaned against Mu Qing's chest, and the most obvious thing she felt was her own heartbeat. She followed Mu Qing's line of sight and looked at the night ahead, but she had no idea what she was seeing.
Mu Qing asked: "How long have you been waiting for me on the bridge?"
Murong Jing replied: "After leaving Murong Yun, I walked around the city again and didn't wait long."
Mu Qing smiled slightly, remembering what Wang Yeqing said to her that morning, and asked proactively: "Did you contact Murong Yun to accept some of his ideas?"
Murong Jing's eyes regained clarity, she looked up at Mu Qing's expression carefully, and said after a moment: "I do intend to accept some of his ideas. The Murong family has lived in southern China these years, but they still have some background. If they can integrate the hidden All forces in the valley are still a powerful force.”
"You...what are your thoughts?" Murong Jing couldn't help but ask when she saw that Mu Qing just frowned but didn't speak.
Mu Qing lowered his head and hugged Murong Jing a little tighter, "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Huh?" Murong Jing's eyes widened with surprise on her face.
Mu Qing's words were no stranger to Murong Jing, because she had just asked Mu Qing this way.
Mu Qing smiled and said, "Why do you have this expression?"
Murong Jing blinked and said, "I don't think you would agree, because that night you kept scolding Murong Yun, saying that he was uneasy and was plotting against me."
"Uh..." The corner of Mu Qing's mouth twitched. He couldn't let go of what he had done in front of Murong Jing and Liu Weirui before falling asleep that night.
Mu Qing suppressed the embarrassment in his heart and said: "I am still worried now. After all, Murong Yun does not fully represent the Murong family and Hidden Valley, and he wants you to be the sect leader. Although it will bring you some help, it will also bring you some help." It will cause you a lot of trouble."
Mu Qing finally sighed with complicated emotions: "This is my personal experience in the past two days. Unless you are a rotten person like Bai Hao who only pursues his own selfish interests, more power means greater responsibility. I don't want you to live in this life." Too tired."
Murong Jing had been listening quietly to Mu Qing's words, and only then said: "Some people think it's too tiring to make money, and some people think it's too tiring to have too much money. Everyone's standard of tiredness is different. After setting the goal, go to Whether I want to be tired or not has never been a consideration for me.”
Mu Qing looked down at Murong Jing's eyes. Murong Jing looked at her calmly. After a moment, Mu Qing said softly: "Mrs. Wang said something to me this morning. She said you have always been you. I didn't really understand it until now. What did she mean?"
Murong Jing was lost in thought for a moment, and said with a slightly complicated look in her eyes: "But before you understood, you had already chosen to support me."
"It's just the same as you." Mu Qing felt the weight of Murong Jing in his arms and whispered sincerely: "We are both independent individuals and a couple without distinction between each other. This is our relationship."
Murong Jing took a breath and sat up from Mu Qing's arms, then jumped back to the bridge and walked towards the square.
Mu Qing hurriedly caught up with her and was a little stunned when he saw her hurriedly walking out with her head lowered, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Murong Jing's voice was as thin as a mosquito.
Mu Qing thought about what he just said and explained: "Just now..."
Murong Jing immediately interrupted him, "Stop saying what you just said."
"Huh?" Mu Qing was a little anxious, "Why?"
Murong Jing paused, almost burying her face in her chest, "This matter hasn't been settled yet, I won't agree to it."
Mu Qing sighed inwardly. He thought that whether he was with Murong Jing or Liu Weirui, he could remain calm and wise, and respond in a way that would make the other person happy.
"Sometimes, even I can't tell whether I am deliberately trying to please you when I am with you."
Murong Jing was a little surprised by what Mu Qing meant and raised her head to look at him.
Mu Qing looked into Murong Jing's eyes. He sometimes felt that he was very calm, but he had to admit that after hearing Murong Jing's rejection, the calmness he thought he had disappeared in an instant.
He knew very well that he deliberately wanted to pursue a harmonious atmosphere because of his rare relationship with Murong Jing, but he never thought that doing so would make Murong Jing panic and want to escape.
Mu Qing opened his mouth. When his heart couldn't calm down, he didn't know what to say at all, so that he felt that everything he said contained a hint of hypocrisy that he wanted to explain.
Murong Jing looked at the worries in Mu Qing's eyes, and suddenly understood what Mu Qing meant, and said quickly: "That's not the case, don't misunderstand."
"Huh?" Mu Qing couldn't turn around, so much so that he still couldn't tell whether the blush on Murong Jing's face was due to anxiety or shyness.
Murong Jing looked at him looking stupid. For some reason, the shyness in her heart turned into a calmness after reaching the peak. It was as if she felt that she had made a big mistake, but when she turned around, she found that the people around her had made worse mistakes than herself. This was such a strange experience that Murong Jing couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The expression on Mu Qing's face suddenly became more exciting, and he didn't even understand what Murong Jing wanted to express.
Murong Jing finally calmed down and glared at Mu Qing: "You idiot!"
Murong Jing turned around and walked forward. Mu Qing followed behind her. Seeing her light steps, her mood gradually stabilized.
Only then did Murong Jing say: "Do you know what Murong Yun asked me today?"
Mu Qing guessed: "Is it related to me?"
Murong Jing's tone was a little erratic: "He asked us how long it would take for us to get married."
"Getting married? Getting married!"
Mu Qing's eyes suddenly lit up, and he suddenly understood why Murong Jing had such a big reaction. He walked to Murong Jing, and Murong Jing glanced at him and took the initiative to hold his hand.
Mu Qing held her hand with a hint of coolness and said softly: "As long as you are willing, we can get married at any time."
Murong Jing paused in her steps, frowned, and obviously hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly: "Murong Yun said that the relationship between two people can be summarized by different names. Our current relationship may be more like a Taoist couple. appropriate."
"Why can't they be husband and wife?" Mu Qing simply gave up guessing Murong Jing's thoughts and expressed his truest thoughts.
Murong Jing glanced at him, with a hint of resentment deep in her eyes.
She actually didn't say everything, because Murong Yun's words later were more direct. In Murong Yun's understanding, if a man has several women, then only one woman will be his wife.
Murong Jing's panic and avoidance of "couples" actually came from here, because in her heart, both Liu Weirui and Ye Yun, who had only heard stories but never seen her true appearance, were both very good girls.
In her relationship with Mu Qing, she never thought about ranking with them.
Murong Jing said quietly: "Ordinary people still account for the vast majority in this world, and among ordinary people, marriage has always been cited as one of the most important things in life. It has always been the highest summary of the relationship between men and women."
"But, are you just going to marry me?"
Murong Jing's words were easy to understand, so Mu Qing just moved his lower lips and fell into silence.
