0p0 Chapter 573 Lifelong Imprisonment!
Chapter 573 Lifelong Imprisonment!
Mu Xinyao was soon sent to Yu County, where she began the second half of her life in captivity.
Mu Xinyao would never have imagined that she would grow old alone here.
Throughout her life, she never left this little courtyard again.
Initially, she thought that if she was brought to Yu County, she would still have a chance to leave and seek refuge with the Ming King. However, she did not expect that Mu Xin Nuan would imprison her here.
Although her meals were simple and plain, she never lacked anything.
Without silks and satins, without delicious food, Mu Xinyao truly felt what despair was!
The news that she was sent here has been kept secret by Mu Xin Nuan.
In fact, Mu Xin Nuan deliberately spread false information, saying that Mu Xin Yao was being held captive at a certain estate. However, after waiting for a long time without any action from Ming Wang's men, Mu Xin Nuan realized that Mu Xin Yao was of no use to Ming Wang anymore.
Mu Xinyao sat alone in the courtyard every day. All the servants who served her were mute. There was only one who could speak, but she was just a gatekeeper, and Mu Xinyao never even had the chance to see her.
What made Mu Xinyao even more desperate was that, here, even if she wanted to use her beauty to escape, she had no chance.
Because all the people who stayed here were women, and they were all middle-aged women in their thirties or forties with great strength.
There was no way to escape, and if she stayed, she wouldn't even have anyone to talk to. Before long, Mu Xinyao seemed to have gone mad and started acting recklessly.
Mu Xin Nuan had Mu Xin Yao sent away before the New Year.
This holiday season was the most comfortable and peaceful one that Mu Xin Nuan spent.
Without Mu Xinyao, that mad dog who could bite at any moment, Mu Xinnuan felt the whole world was peaceful.
Before you know it, it's March again.
Looking at the peach blossoms filling the courtyard, Mu Xin Nuan thought about how she was already seventeen years old and how long it had been since she and Duanmu Chu Ze had consummated their marriage. If she couldn't get pregnant soon, she was afraid it would really bring her endless trouble.
Mu Xin Nuan stopped taking her medication and did not try to hide it.
When Duanmu Chuze found out, he probably understood her thoughts. He thought that if she got pregnant now and gave birth the following spring, she would be eighteen years old.
"Does Anuan really want a child?" Duanmu Chuze gently embraced her. Peach blossoms fluttered down, and the beautiful scenery before them brought a sense of peace and comfort.
"Yes. I received a letter from my mother the day before yesterday, asking if I had any good news. She was vague in her letter, but it was still clear that my father seemed to be getting anxious about it as well."
Duanmu Chuze nodded. "Okay, I understand. Let's stop the medication for now and then take some time to recuperate. After all, it's not good to have a child right after stopping the medication."
Upon hearing her agreement, Mu Xin Nuan immediately nodded excitedly.
"I heard that Aunt Xue from the He family is pregnant. Aze, do you think we should go and congratulate her?" Mu Xinnuan blinked and asked with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
Duanmu Chuze's lips twitched. Why would you go and congratulate someone whose concubine is pregnant? You are a princess consort. If you really go to offer your congratulations, I'm afraid Madam He will be so angry that she'll jump up and down.
"Is Ah Nuan still angry with Madam He?"
Mu Xin Nuan pouted, "I'm not angry, I just think that person is really annoying. As the saying goes, 'Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.' Doesn't she understand such a simple principle? Now look, Xue Ji, such a beauty, has become her husband's woman, and she knows how to suffer. If she were sent here, how miserable would I be?"
“Anuan is right. Madam He is too self-righteous. But now that Xueji has taught her a lesson, she should be much more obedient.”
"The He family's daughter is about to marry into the Lu family. I think He Xiangling is quite good; she's a nice girl. After all, she's marrying out of the prefect's mansion, and she's the legitimate daughter of the He family. I can't just leave without giving anything in return, can I?"
Duanmu Chuze chuckled, "You're planning to use the opportunity of delivering a congratulatory gift to the He family, and then take the opportunity to mock them a few more times?"
"How could I? I'm just going to check on Madam He's complexion and deliver some tonics. She's sending women to my husband right in front of me, I can't just ignore it, can I? Otherwise, she'll think I'm a pushover, easy to bully."
Duanmu Chuze probably understood her thoughts, "Alright. Do as you please. You are the mistress of Yanzhou. If anyone dares to displease you, just retaliate fiercely. Even if the sky falls, your husband will hold it up for you. Don't be afraid!"
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly and instructed Aunt Fang to prepare some tonics. She herself went to the small storeroom to select some dowry gifts for Miss He.
He Xiangling is different from He Xiangsheng.
He Xiangling is, after all, the eldest son's biological daughter. Furthermore, even if Prefect He is transferred in the future, she will still remain in Yanzhou. Therefore, it is important to cultivate a good relationship with her now, as this will make things much easier for me when dealing with matters in Yanzhou in the future.
Therefore, from the very beginning, when she gave He Xiangling a gift, she had this intention in mind: to let He Xiangling know that she valued her as a person, regardless of her family background.
Mu Xin Nuan's entourage arrived at the Prefect's residence.
The reason Mu Xin Nuan acted so ostentatiously this time was to let the officials and people of Yanzhou City know that she was going to give He Xiang Ling face.
He Xiangling is not stupid, nor are the Lu family members.
He Xiangling is about to marry into the Lu family. Giving her face will naturally also give the Lu family face.
Upon seeing He Xiangling, Mu Xin Nuan naturally showered her with praise before having the gifts delivered. Even before opening the box, He Xiangling knew that the contents must be of high quality.
Just by looking at the workmanship and materials used in the box, you can tell that Princess Chang Le put a lot of thought into it.
"Open it and see if you like it. If you don't, I'll have someone replace it with something you prefer. Right now, I'm just helping Sister Liu win you over. If we become sisters-in-law in the future, and she does something wrong, please don't hold it against her."
Upon hearing this, He Xiangling quickly curtsied and said, "Your Highness is too kind. The things you have prepared are of the finest quality."
Mu Xin Nuan still had a smile on her face, "You are also a sensible and understanding person. I liked you from the first time I saw you. Now that the weather is getting warmer, Sister Liu will be going to Yu County soon. When that happens, you can come to the Prince's Mansion often and keep me company."
"Yes, princess."
Mu Xinnuan raised her hand, and Aunt Fang understood. She ordered someone to open the box and then presented the gift list to He Xiangling for her to check.