The car drove all the way to the third ring road, and the road became crowded.
In Capital City, it was not an exaggeration to distinguish people's status and power by the ring road.
Looking at the line of cars moving slowly, Mu Chenyan looked down at the time, just in time for the evening rush hour.
She panicked and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry for dragging it until now …"
She had been in Capital City for a few days, but she had not visited her mother-in-law.
Just yesterday, Guo Jingze suddenly said that he wanted to attend a meeting, so he followed her from City A.
Guo Jingze's company was in City A, which was very close to Capital City. Usually, he would come back with his son to visit Old Mistress, but Mu Chenyan rarely came back.
Seeing her apologetic face, Guo Jingze knew that she had nothing to say to his family. If he did not come back, how could she go by herself? As a well-educated man, he quickly comforted her, "It's okay. You're here with the professor to learn, not to travel. Mom won't blame you if you don't go back."
Guo Jingze was very worried about her and reached out to hold her hand. Mu Chenyan hurriedly withdrew her hand and pretended to fix her hair.
"Mom was worried on the phone just now, afraid that it would delay your work …" Guo Jingze was telling the truth.
Mu Chenyan heard this and felt a little relieved. She had met her mother-in-law's family several times, and she always felt that they were very approachable. Her mother-in-law was even more reasonable, not as high and mighty as the rich and powerful families.
Perhaps because her marriage with Guo Jingze came abruptly, she had always been very tolerant and even indulgent to her.
Even if Old Mistress missed her grandson, she would carefully call Mu Chenyan and ask for her permission before she dared to let Guo Jingze bring the child back to see her.
Mu Chenyan felt an indescribable sense of guilt towards her mother-in-law's family.
Between her and Guo Jingze, it was just an agreement …
After an hour of delay on the road, they barely reached the military compound.
Mu Chenyan had been here a few times, but she did not remember the way. She only knew that it was a gathering place for the rich and powerful in Capital City.
The security was extremely strict, and there were passes one after another. The armed guards never smiled, and they always looked serious when facing outsiders.
This was also one of the reasons why Mu Chenyan did not want to come by herself.
Moreover, she was afraid of bumping into Shao Yibai.
Logically speaking, this area was very large, and there was a small villa with a single door, and it was also guarded. Moreover, they had to take cars to get in and out, so it was not easy to bump into them. However, Mu Chenyan only felt uneasy.
Guo Jingze hadn't returned for a long time. As soon as he entered the door, he couldn't hide the excitement on his face.
He asked the driver to drive slowly, as if he wanted to see more of the military compound that he had lived in for decades.
Mu Chenyan did not feel close to this solemn place. She had spent one-third of the first half of her life in Xi Fan and one-third in Luo Hai. The rest of her time could be described as drifting.
She had been to England and had been imprisoned. During the days when she escaped from Luo Hai, she had traveled to many cities in just a few short months. Finally, she had met Guo Jingze in City A.
Guo Jingze brought her back to the capital and brought her into the military compound for the first time. He introduced her to his mother. "This is my girlfriend. She's pregnant with my child!"
"I'm finally back. The capital has been under martial law for the past few days, so many roads are blocked. It must have been very crowded, right?"
Wu Meiyun warmly pulled Mu Chenyan's hand and ordered the maid, "Prepare the ginseng soup for Young Mistress!"
Wu Meiyun turned around and said to Mu Chenyan, "Do you want to take a shower first? Have some soup later. There's still half an hour before dinner. We can make it! "
Mu Chenyan looked at Guo Jingze and felt a little uncomfortable. She hurriedly said in a low voice, "Mom, don't rush. I'm just here to talk to you …"
Guo Jingze also said, "Mom, Yan Xiao won't be staying here tonight …"
Yan Xiao was the name that Mu Chenyan and Guo Jingze had come up with after meeting Guo Jingze in order to not expose their true identity in front of the Guo Family.
Fortunately, Old Master Guo was involved in politics while Guo Jingze was in business. Therefore, marriage checks were not as strict. She used Yan Xiao for her household registration and identity card. Guo Jingze would only call her Mu Chenyan in private.
Wu Meiyun's expression changed slightly when she heard this. However, she quickly concealed it and said with a smile, "Yes, I know. Professor Shen is very strict with his students. It'll be fine after Xiao Xiao graduates. "
Mu Chenyan was indescribably touched. The Guo Family had always been overly tolerant of her.
During dinner, Wu Meiyun wanted to let Mu Chenyan taste every dish on the table. Even a foodie like Mu Chenyan had times when she could not eat anymore.
Wu Meiyun was worried that Mu Chenyan was not full even when her stomach was full.
Old Master Guo Haisheng could not stand it anymore. He scolded his wife in a low voice, "You can't gain weight in a day even if you're thin!"
Wu Meiyun laughed and asked in a low voice, "Xiao Xiao, are you full?"
Mu Chenyan nodded. She was more than full.
After dinner, the Guo Family's father and son went to the study to play chess. Mu Chenyan and her mother-in-law sat in the corridor and drank some digestive soup.
There was a medium-sized garden in front of the Guo Family's villa. In spring, the yard was full of roses.
Autumn in the north was still desolate. However, when the sweet smell of osmanthus came, the air was filled with a sweet smell.
Mu Chenyan saw that the tall pomegranate tree in the corner of the yard had fallen so much that it could not stand up straight. She remembered that there were also two such trees in the Yuan Family Mansion.
Whether it was intentional or not, she would still recall bits and pieces of Luo Hai. It was as if she had come from there and wandered the world with her memories. Everything in front of her would not give her any emotional experience. All her emotions were buried in Luo Hai.
"Xiao Xiao, there's something I want to discuss with you …"
Wu Meiyun suddenly spoke. Her gaze was a little hesitant. With the status and identity of the Guo Family, there was no need for this pampered mistress to be so courteous to her. Mu Chenyan was overwhelmed by the favor and said in a low voice, "Please speak."
"You see, you and Ze Ze have been married for three years. At that time, you were already pregnant. When you got married, we respected your decision and kept everything simple. We only sent congratulations and didn't even have a proper wedding ceremony. You went on a trip to Hawaii to get married. Now that the child has grown up, I want to introduce you to my circle of friends in Capital City …"
Mu Chenyan was shocked when she heard this. The tea in the teacup in her hand spilled out a little.
Wu Meiyun was afraid that she would burn her hands, so she hurriedly took a tissue to wipe it for her.
Mu Chenyan took the tissue and did not dare to look up at Wu Meiyun. She only asked in a low voice, "What does Mother plan to do?"
Wu Meiyun let out a long sigh and said with a smile, "We'll do it bit by bit. Since you're in Capital City this time, my friends also want to see you in person. There's a small gathering in a few days. Mother hopes that you can come …"
Mu Chenyan's gaze was slightly cold. Her fingertips trembled and she said in a hoarse voice, "Jingze …"
"I'm just worried that even if you don't agree, he'll still help you, so …"
Mu Chenyan understood in her heart. Wu Meiyun knew that Guo Jingze had always been on her side. Therefore, if she wanted to do something, she would have to get through to Mu Chenyan first.
"Don't worry, there won't be too many people. It'll just be a few of my friends and a few of Ze Ze's playmates since he was young. You see, Ze Ze has protected you too well. He's never shown his face, and there are also rumors going around … "
Wu Meiyun stopped talking.
Regarding Guo Jingze, those "rumors" had been circulating in Capital City for many years. Wu Meiyun wanted to use this opportunity to help her son turn over a new leaf.
Mu Chenyan nodded lightly and said, "I'll listen to Mother's arrangements."
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