I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 318 Casual Chat with Best Friends

The two arrived at the teahouse, ordered tea, and sat down.

Xiao Siyue then asked, "Lili, why did you come to the capital? Did your uncle and aunt come with you? Are you going back?"

"No, my parents are still in Qianyuan County. They won't be coming for the next year or two." Their family business is mostly in Qianyuan County, so it's not easy for them to leave. However, they are planning to come to the capital in the next year or two.

"As for me, it's because my husband's family moved to the capital that I came along."

"So that's how it is. Now tell me how you suddenly got married, and how you and Rong Yi met?" Xiao Siyue was very curious about Mu Li's husband, Rong Yi.

“Rong Yi is the second son of the prefect of Yuzhou, but he doesn’t like studying. He’s more interested in doing business. He was interested in perfume and lipstick, so he approached my brother and we started working together. That’s how we met. Speaking of which, Yue’er, you’re also credited for our partnership.” The lipstick and perfume formulas were given to Mu Xuan by Xiao Siyue back then.

"So, I'm considered your matchmaker?" Xiao Siyue raised an eyebrow.

“Isn’t that right?” Mu Li smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"We came to the capital this time because Rong Yi's father was transferred to the capital, so we moved here quickly. We just arrived today." She had never been to the capital before, and she was very curious about it. While the rest of the Rong family went to the mansion to settle in, she pulled Rong Yi out. She didn't expect to run into Xiao Siyue.

Xiao Siyue understood, which was actually quite good. Over the past two years, she had occasionally corresponded with Mu Li. Xiao Siyue cared a lot about this friend. It was good that she had come to the capital this time, and they could hang out together again in the future.

How are your uncle and aunt?

“My parents are doing well. My sister-in-law gave birth to a little nephew for me last year, and my parents are so happy with him. I’m no longer their favorite.” Mu Li said coquettishly, pulling on Xiao Siyue, but there was no hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

"I see you have someone to love you now, you probably don't need your aunt and uncle anymore," Xiao Siyue said, her tone full of sarcasm.

"Yue'er, what are you saying?"

Mu Li immediately withdrew her hand, her face flushed.

"Oh dear, you're already married, why are you still shy? The way you two were getting along just now, you practically wanted to stick together."

"Ahem, Yue'er, you haven't even reached the age of marriage yet, how can you say such things?"

"Okay, I won't say anymore." Xiao Siyue covered her mouth and chuckled. What had she just said?

"You've already talked about me, Yue'er. What about you? Tell me about yourself too. You've been in the capital for two years now. Has anything happened?" Mu Li patted her face until the blush faded, then asked Xiao Siyue.

"I'm doing well. In the past two years, I've opened two shops in Beijing, one is Songyue Bookstore, and the other is Jiaoyan Pavilion. When you have time, I'll take you there."

"Yue'er, you're amazing! You're so much younger than me, how come you're so smart?" Mu Li looked at Xiao Siyue with eyes practically sparkling.

"Don't praise me anymore, or I'll get cocky." Xiao Siyue gently tapped Xiao Siyue's forehead affectionately. Although she was already married, she still had the temperament of a child.

"Isn't this because you're too amazing?"

"Alright, alright, why are you getting sweeter and sweeter?"

"hey-hey."

"Yue'er, you have no idea how much you've changed in the past two years?"

"You've grown taller, haven't you?" Since she started menstruating last year, she has grown a lot taller.

"Yes, she's not only grown taller, but she's also become more beautiful. I almost didn't recognize her." Mu Li stared at Xiao Siyue without blinking, as if she was in a daze.

Xiao Siyue used to be young and had delicate features, like a beautiful and cute little mortise and tenon. Now she is thirteen years old and her body has developed. She still looks delicate, but she has gained a touch of feminine gentleness.

"Thank you for the compliment, Lili. You're very beautiful too." Xiao Siyue smiled, quite pleased with her appearance.

"Yes, Yue'er is right, we are both very beautiful." Mu Li is also very beautiful, and having been pampered since childhood, she is more confident and lively than the average woman.

The two chatted for a long time, recounting all the interesting things that had happened in the past two years. They were so engrossed in their conversation that they forgot the time had passed.

Looking outside, the sky had darkened.

"Oh, it's so late!" Mu Li exclaimed in surprise.

"It's getting late, let's hurry back, or our families will worry," Xiao Siyue chimed in.

“Yes, yes, let’s go. After we’ve settled in a couple of days, I’ll come to visit you. You can’t not welcome me, can you?” Mu Li playfully leaned her head close to Xiao Siyue’s, her eyes sparkling.

"Welcome, welcome! I'll make sure you have a warm welcome. After all, I love Lili the most." Xiao Siyue chuckled.

The two talked as they went downstairs.

"Lili, look." Xiao Siyue spotted Rong Yi sitting in the lobby on the first floor at a glance.

"Huh, what's Rong Yi doing here?" Mu Li was just talking to Xiao Siyue when she saw Rong Yi and her eyes lit up with surprise.

Mu Li quickly ran down the stairs and cheerfully ran to Rong Yi's side: "Rong Yi, what brings you here?"

Rong Yi stood up, took Mu Li's hand, gently patted her head, and looked at her with affection: "I saw it was getting late, so I came to pick you up. Did you finish catching up with Miss Xiao?"

"Yes, I'm done talking. I didn't realize for a moment and we ended up chatting for a while."

"Young Master Rong." Xiao Siyue walked over slowly and greeted Rong Yi.

“Miss Xiao.” Rong Yi nodded in response and then immediately turned his gaze to Mu Li.

Xiao Siyue was so envious. How much could she not be able to live without him? Just look at her!

"Lili, now that Young Master Rong has come to pick you up, you should hurry back. Come to the Xiao residence another day when you have free time, and we can talk again."

"Alright, Yue'er, how about Rong Yi and I take you home first? It's getting late, and I'm worried about you going home alone." Mu Li only noticed Chun Tao beside Xiao Siyue, and felt a little worried about the two girls going home so late.

"Thank you, Lili, but no need. You guys should go quickly, I have other people with me." Just as she finished speaking, Shi Hai and the others suddenly appeared next to Xiao Siyue.

"Ah, okay then." Mu Li looked at Shi Hai and the others in surprise, and finally nodded.

"Farewell." Rong Yi glanced at Shi Hai and the others briefly before bidding farewell to Xiao Siyue and leaving the teahouse with Mu Li.

"Let's go back anyway." Xiao Siyue then led the others out the door and headed towards the Wang Xiao residence.