Chapter 218: Going To the Zhai Mansion (II)
What Han Ruochen did not know was that as soon as she left the Zhai house the last time, Zhai Muchen had told every guard of their family to let her in whenever she came to see him. What was more, Han Ruochen was a really beautiful woman. The guards had hardly seen anyone as pretty as her; thus, they remembered Han Ruochen quite well. Whatโs more, this was the first time they had received orders from Zhai Muchen to let a woman in the mansion; usually, it was the other way around. They were asked to keep women out of the mansion as the master refused to see them.
Han Ruochen was the first woman whom Master Muchen allowed to enter without any restraints; how could they not remember her well?
However, this was something that Han Ruochen did not have the slightest idea about. She simply followed the guards to the mansion, where they led her to the living area.
"Miss Han, you are here?" Master Fang was directing a few maids to tend the flowers in the garden and then bring them to the study room of Zhai Mumu when he noticed Han Ruochen walking inside the mansion. He had heard all about her great deeds from his brother and knew that his elder brother was quite satisfied with this girl. He walked over to where Han Ruochen was standing and then said to her, "Why are you standing there, Miss Han? Come and sit down. I will ask someone to bring some snacks and tea for you."
"No, there is no need for the trouble. I just wanted to ask if Brother Muchen is here?" Han Ruochen blinked her eyes and asked casually. "There is something that I need to talk to him about."
Han Ruochen did not want to stay long at the Zhai mansion. If possible, she wanted to finish discussing the matter and then leave as soon as possible; that way, she would be able to return home quickly.
Master Fangโs brow jumped, and the smile on his lips widened. Just now, his brother called and told him that Han Ruochen was coming to see his master. Master Bo was worried that Han Ruochen would be bullied by the guards of the Zhai mansion and would be kicked out just like the other women, so he immediately called his brother and gave him a heads-up lest he bully his precious supplier.
On the call, his brother did mention that Han Ruochen was not willing to get close to the Zhai mansion and even asked him if there was something amiss. But Master Fang did not believe his brother. How could it be possible for a woman not to have the desire to get close to his masters? The Zhai family was such a family of prominence that anyone would kill to have even the slightest connection to them. How could Han Ruochen be any different?
But it turned out that this woman was indeed different. He curved his lips into a smile and then replied, "Master Muchen is on his way. He will be here in ten or so minutes; till then, you can have some snacks."
When Han Ruochen heard that Zhai Muchen was not at home, she wanted to leave, but before she could say anything, Master Fang had already taken his leave.
Looks like I will not be able to leave, thought Han Ruochen. She sighed and sat down on the well-cushioned sofa. However, she sat on the edge as she was worried that she would stain the covers.
One of the maids came out of the kitchen and set down a tray with a few dry nuts, a few pieces of sponge cake, and a cup of caramel milk tea. This tea was quite popular among young women these days. Han Ruochen looked at the tea with a peculiar expression on her face. She had been quite eager to try this drink when she was locked up in the Yang house.
Because Han Ziyan was determined to trample on her head, every time she received something good from Yang Jianming, she would come to show it off in front of her. Because of these actions of hers, Han Ruochen came to know about the caramel milk tea. Back then, she used to hope that one day, when she would leave the Yang family house, she would definitely try it. But this desire faded as she grew old and never got a chance to leave the house.
Who would have thought that this small wish of hers would one day be fulfilled in the Zhai family?
Han Ruochen picked up the glass of milk tea with a myriad of emotions in her heart and took a sip of it. The tea was too sweet for her liking, and yet she liked it nonetheless. So this was the taste that she had been craving ever since her previous life?
"Xiao Ruochen."
Han Ruochen snapped out of her daze and raised her head to look in the direction of the familiar voice. When she saw Zhai Muchen coming over, she could not help but suck in a breath. Now she knew that Zhai Muchen was rather good-looking, but she never knew he was this good-looking when he was dressed up in a military uniform.
With the crisp green uniform and blinding stars, Zhai Muchen really looked like a prince charming.
No wonder women went as far as trying to kill themselves when he got married.
"Brother Muchen." Han Ruochen stood up. She had no idea why she stood up, but in the presence of the man, she felt like she was just a little soldier. His aura was that intense!
Zhai Muchen smiled at her before walking over to the lounging area. He said to Han Ruochen, "Sit down."
And like a proper soldier, who was supposed to be listening to her senior, Han Ruochen sat down. Her back was straight as a rod, and she had clasped her hands tightly on her lap. Even her expression turned nervous, something that never happened.
