"Mu Zhong." Yi Zhiye quickly interrupted Na Mu Zhong's unfinished words, then smiled at Shen Xiao Yan and the others, "Hehe, Mu Zhong likes to talk nonsense, don't take it to heart."
"It's okay, it's okay. Since we're here, there's no reason to leave immediately. Besides, I've long admired Grand Tutor's name, and this time, I'll definitely have to ask for your guidance."
Shen Xiao Yan seemed not to have heard what Na Mu Zhong had just said and continued to politely say to Yi Zhiye.
"How about this, I'll have the servants tidy up rooms for the two of you and start the kang bed. After lunch, you can rest for a while." Yue Qing Xin said, and was about to get up and leave.
Seeing this, Si Ma Han grabbed her and said, "You don't need to go. It's very cold outside. I'll go."
"Can you do it?" Yue Qing Xin looked at Si Ma Han suspiciously.
"I'll find Aunt Qu." Si Ma Han's face showed a hint of embarrassment. He quickly said this and hurried out.
Walking all the way outside, Si Ma Han still felt his face burning.
Although it was very normal for men not to know these things, being questioned by Yue Qing Xin in front of so many people about his inability was indeed embarrassing.
Inside the room, everyone looked at Si Ma Han's hurried departure, somewhat bewildered. They didn't think much of it, just assuming he was in a hurry to find someone.
"Grand Tutor and Grand Tutor's wife... uh, should I call her Madam?"
Shen Xiao Yan seemed to be asking Yi Zhiye, but her eyes were actually on Zheng Wei.
At the same time, she felt a bit resentful. Zheng Wei had only introduced their identities just now, why didn't he introduce the relationship between these two?
Zheng Wei also felt very wronged, because when he and Si Ma Han went there last time, they hadn't met Na Mu Zhong.
"Stop glaring at him, he hasn't seen me either." Na Mu Zhong said with a smile, and winked playfully at Shen Xiao Yan.
"Is that so?" Shen Xiao Yan nodded, momentarily unsure of what to say.
"Let me introduce myself." Na Mu Zhong stood up, cleared her throat, and then said, "My name is Na Mu Zhong."
After speaking, Na Mu Zhong smiled generously at everyone, then pointed to Yi Zhiye sitting beside her and said, "This is Xiao Xie Ge, who you call Grand Tutor Yi Zhiye."
As Na Mu Zhong's words fell, her gaze swept across everyone's faces. She paused for a moment when she saw the children and made a funny face.
This action made the children giggle, and they all chattered to Na Mu Zhong.
"I love you, babies." Na Mu Zhong said, blowing a kiss to the children.
Shen Xiao Yan was stunned by this scene.
This...
Could this Na Mu Zhong also be a transmigrator?
Although this was not as feudal as the ancient times Shen Xiao Yan knew, it wasn't so open either, was it?
"Ahem." Yi Zhiye's eyes flickered, he clenched his fist and put it to his lips, coughing heavily.
"Xiao Xie Ge, what's wrong? Are you cold?" Hearing Yi Zhiye's cough, Na Mu Zhong immediately turned around and looked at him with concern.
However, Shen Xiao Yan saw the expression on her face quickly change from concern to suspicion.
"Xiao Xie Ge, you're not well."
"Pfft!"
Forgive her, she really didn't mean to.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Shen Xiao Yan covered her mouth with one hand and waved the other, indicating she was fine.
"Big sister, what's wrong? You haven't had any water, how did you choke?" Shen Xiao Ming said, walking to Shen Xiao Yan's side with concern.
Shen Xiao Yan really wanted to say that she wasn't choking, she was just laughing at Na Mu Zhong's words.
But she couldn't say that to Shen Xiao Ming.
So, Shen Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said to Shen Xiao Ming, "Big sister is fine. I was just worried about Grand Tutor Yi Zhiye coughing so hard just now and wanted to ask what was wrong. I was so anxious that I choked on my saliva."
"Then sister should be more careful next time." Shen Xiao Ming was relieved, sighed, and said, "Does sister want some tea?"
"Thank you, Xiao Ming. But I'm not thirsty."
"Okay." Shen Xiao Ming nodded in agreement and retreated, sitting back down next to the four children.
On the other side, Yi Zhiye's face was also flushed red with anger from Na Mu Zhong's words, but he couldn't scold her, so he could only close his eyes and continue coughing.
His first cough was intended to remind Na Mu Zhong to be careful, but he never expected her to say that to him right away.
This made him forget most of what he wanted to say.
"Xiao Xie Ge, I'm not saying this to you, but you've become lazy in the last few years. Look, your health isn't good, and you're getting cold even on a day like this? Then in the future..."
"Mu Zhong!"
Yi Zhiye really couldn't hold back anymore. He knew that if he didn't speak up again, Na Mu Zhong would definitely expose all their secrets.
"What? Why are you shouting at me?"
Na Mu Zhong said aggrievedly, her eyes immediately turning red.
Seeing this, Yi Zhiye felt a slight pang of regret. His tone hadn't been good just now, but he also sighed.
When would Mu Zhong's straightforward temper ever change a little?
Shen Xiao Yan watched the interaction between the two and couldn't stop laughing internally.
Could it be that Na Mu Zhong was the so-called "simple-minded fool"?
However, Shen Xiao Yan was still very curious about what Na Mu Zhong had been about to say before being interrupted.
Seeing Yi Zhiye's reaction, she knew he didn't want Na Mu Zhong to say it, so she wisely didn't ask.
"Let me finish. Mu Zhong is my wife. She has a simple temperament and speaks directly without thinking. Therefore, if she says anything unpleasant, please bear with it."
Although Yi Zhiye said this, judging by the expression on his face and the pampering in his eyes, it was clear that he deeply loved this Na Mu Zhong.
As for why he said this, everyone understood.
"Grand Tutor's wife, you..."
Before Shen Xiao Yan could finish speaking, Na Mu Zhong interrupted, "What Grand Tutor's wife? That sounds too distant. Besides, that title sounds so unpleasant. Just call me Mu Zhong from now on."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiao Yan and the others all looked at Yi Zhiye.
No matter what Na Mu Zhong said, Shen Xiao Yan and the others still unanimously believed that Yi Zhiye was the dominant one in their relationship.
"Whatever she wants." Yi Zhiye said with a smile.
"Alright then, Mu Zhong, what dishes do you like? I'll have someone cook them for you later so you can taste our family's culinary skills." Shen Xiao Yan continued what she had said earlier.
"I love to eat everything." Na Mu Zhong's eyes sparkled, and her tone was full of joy.
Shen Xiao Yan actually had a momentary illusion, as if she saw a female version of Lu Tao Bao.
Thinking this, Shen Xiao Yan looked at Lu Tao Bao.
Seeing Shen Xiao Yan's gaze, Lu Tao Bao felt his face burning.
He had also seen that expression on Na Mu Zhong's face just now, and felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he was looking at himself.