0p0 Chapter 534 Goodbye, Sisters!
Chapter 534 Goodbye, Sisters!
A man of the Ming King?
Yes, didn't they already know all this? So what Duanmu Chuze means is that Jin Hui's arrival wasn't a coincidence, but premeditated?
"Alright, don't overthink it. I'll take care of everything. As for Jin Hui, the information he gets access to is all from the Prefect's office. He's not qualified to enter the Council of State yet, so there's no need to pay him any attention. At most, he'll just use some petty tricks to get information out of others. Don't worry, I'll have someone keep an eye on him."
"Hmm, this Jin Hui, he doesn't stay in Jiangnan, he insists on coming to Yanzhou to cause us trouble, it's really annoying."
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile flashing across his face. "Anuan, how about I make my wife feel good?"
Before Mu Xin Nuan could react, she felt the large, hot hand on her waist. She didn't know when, but his large hand had already slipped inside her inner garment.
The spring night is warm under the tent, and the room is filled with the warmth of spring!
The next day, Mu Xinnuan woke up and, as expected, Duanmu Chuze was nowhere to be seen. She looked up at the sky and thankfully, it wasn't too late yet.
Thinking about how she begged him for mercy last night, Mu Xin Nuan felt incredibly pathetic. If possible, she should have squeezed all his energy out of him.
"Your Highness, Madam Jin has arrived."
It was Chunyu who came in to report. This way of reporting the visitor's identity made Mu Xin Nuan chuckle. "Alright, you silly girl, please ask her to go to the flower hall. I'll be there shortly."
"Yes, princess."
Today, Mu Xinyao wore a dark purple cloak. When she arrived at the East Warm Pavilion of the Flower Hall, she took off the cloak and wore a well-fitting blue cotton coat underneath.
When Mu Xin Nuan arrived, she was looking at the furnishings and utensils in the room, and the envy and jealousy in her eyes were obvious to everyone.
"It's my sister."
Upon hearing Mu Xin Nuan's familiar voice, Mu Xin Yao felt a sudden, inexplicable panic. She quickly lowered her head, turned around, and knelt down to perform a grand salute.
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow slightly at her action. It seemed that Mu Xin Yao had indeed learned a lot after getting married, at least she had a deep understanding of the meaning of identity.
"Get up quickly. We're all sisters, no need for formalities. Someone, bring tea."
"Thank you, sister." After Mu Xinyao stood up, Rong Yue brought over an embroidered stool, so she bowed slightly and sat down.
"I heard that my sister and brother-in-law went to Yanzhou Prefecture for work. When I came back last night, I was saying that I was a little disappointed that I hadn't seen you. I didn't expect you to come here so early today."
“Yesterday I heard that my sister and the prince went out on business and did not return for a long time, so my husband and I left first.”
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. "How long has it been since we last met? My sister seems to have grown taller, but her weight hasn't changed much. However, her demeanor is different from when she was at the Mu residence. It's clear that she's doing quite well."
"Thank you for your concern, elder sister. I am far away in Jiangnan and often miss my father and mother, and even more so my young brother. However, I cannot disobey the imperial decree. Now that I am married, I must follow my husband wherever he goes. It is my good fortune to be able to work in Yanzhou and meet with you often, elder sister."
“Sister, you’re right. From now on, we sisters will be able to see each other more often. I don’t have many people here, so if you have nothing to do, you can come to the Prince’s Mansion for a visit anytime.”
"Yes, sister."
Mu Xinyao hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip lightly and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Before I got married, I did some things that I was sorry for, and I have always felt guilty. I know that you are genuinely good to me and A Yuan. I was just being paranoid. Please don't blame me anymore."
As Mu Xinyao spoke, she got up from her seat, bent her knees, and knelt down again.
Mu Xin Nuan's expression showed slight surprise. "What is my sister doing? Someone, quickly help her up."
Rongyue stepped forward to help her up, and when Mu Xinyao looked up again, her eyes were filled with tears. "Sister, I was young back then and did something wrong. Please don't blame me."
"Alright, that's all in the past. We're all family now, all members of the Mu family. I've already let it go, so why do you keep holding a grudge? We sisters are all married now, so naturally we should help each other out. That way, we can help our brother and put Father and Mother at ease. Don't you think so?"
"Sister is right, it was I who was rude."
The two sisters chatted for a while longer, and Mu Xinnuan learned that the couple had come directly from Jiangnan. No wonder she kept mentioning Mu Qingyuan in her words; it seemed she really missed her younger brother.
"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen them. I wonder how they are doing now? Let's wait and see. Later, I'll write a letter to see if Father will allow them to come to Yanzhou, so that my siblings and I can have a reunion."
"Thank you for your consideration, sister."
After Mu Xinyao left, Mu Xinnuan stared blankly out the window. She had been away from the capital for so long, and she wondered how Mu Qingyuan was doing now.
Will all of this repeat itself, following the same trajectory as in the previous life?
No! Absolutely not!
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. Hadn't her fate already changed? Then, the entire Mu family, as well as her maternal grandfather's lineage, would surely be safe and sound.
As for King Ming, with Duanmu Chuze as a powerful obstacle in this life, it will probably not be so easy for him to successfully force the emperor to abdicate again.
"Miss, are you really going to invite all three young masters to Yanzhou?"
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "How could that be? Even if I had such thoughts, Father would never agree. It's just a way to deceive Mu Xin Yao. How could I not see what she's thinking? She's just using the excuse of sibling affection so she can visit the Prince's mansion more often. As for whether it's truly to repair our sisterly relationship or to find out some secrets, only she knows."
“Miss, so does that mean the Second Miss hasn’t changed her ways?” Rong Yue frowned. “She’s such a strange person. Why does she always seem to be making things difficult for you?”
“Jin Hui is not her ideal man, nor is he someone she wants to marry. Now that she sees me seemingly living a life of great success, she hates me even more. In her heart, she is inferior to me in every way, except for her status as the legitimate daughter.”
Rong Yue pouted, "This distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children isn't something you decided, so why does she always have to go against you?"
Mu Xin Nuan remained silent for a long time before slightly frowning. "In any case, I can't cause any more trouble for A Ze. Since Mu Xin Yao is here, I might as well use her to test Jin Hui."