0p0 Chapter 265 Two-way Benefit!
Chapter 265 Two-way Benefit!
As dawn broke, the Mu family began to get busy. The masters ate their breakfast hastily, and no one ate much.
Mu Xin Nuan was worried that the road down the mountain would be bumpy, and eating too much might make her feel nauseous or even vomit!
However, the old lady and Mu Xinyao couldn't use it, naturally because of what happened yesterday!
"Miss, that Second Miss is too wicked! This time, we've really given her a good beating. Let's see if she dares to scheme against you again." Rongyue said smugly.
"Don't get too cocky! Who said that this time, it was entirely our fault for suppressing her?"
"Isn't that right, Miss? Didn't the doctor recognize Qinglian?"
"That won't do!"
Mu Xin Nuan inserted a sandalwood hairpin into her hair. "Why don't you think about why my sister didn't send Qing Hong to handle this matter, but instead sent Qing Lian?"
"Isn't that simple? Because she trusts Qinglian!"
After saying that, Rongyue herself was stunned for a moment. "That's not right! Didn't the Second Miss say that she was already very distrustful of Qinglian after what happened last time? And didn't she already confirm that Qinglian was the spy sent by the Old Madam?"
"Yes, since she knew about such a secret and somewhat shady matter, why would she assign someone she doesn't trust to do it?"
After folding the last piece of clothing, Granny Yu frowned slightly and said, "Second Miss's scheming is truly deep! She actually thought of using us to get rid of Qinglian? It seems that this time, although the eldest young lady will be the biggest winner, the second young lady will not suffer any losses."
"That's right! Qinglian is the old lady's spy, but she didn't dare mention Mu Xinyao at all this time. Because Mu Xinyao still has something on her. She can only swallow her bitterness and suffer in silence!"
After listening to these few sentences, Rong Yue finally understood what they meant.
"Miss, are you saying that the Second Miss deliberately sent Qinglian?"
"That's right! If things go well, I'll be branded with a bad reputation for plotting against my half-sister and having a vicious mind, which would certainly benefit her. But she also knows that I'm not someone she can easily deal with. That's why she's thinking of pushing Qinglian out. If something really happens, she can simply pin the blame on Qinglian. That way, she can clear herself of any blame and also get rid of the old lady's spy she planted in front of her."
Mu Xin Nuan took a deep breath, slowly sipped her tea, and then said, "So, whether we expose this scheme or not, it's advantageous for her."
"How infuriating!" Rongyue said somewhat unhappily, "The Second Miss got off easy."
"Alright! After this, she'll probably have to think twice before trying again. She originally intended to brand me a wicked woman, but unfortunately, even though she bribed two doctors, I managed to break through their defenses. I doubt she'll use that trick again anytime soon."
"Miss, everything is settled with the Old Madam and the Second Madam. They sent me to inquire whether you are ready to depart?"
"Okay, just say we're going out now."
"Yes, Miss."
"Miss, these two daggers are really quite nice! They are clearly forged by a top craftsman! Prince Chang Le has put a lot of thought into them." Mu Qing said with a hint of envy as she stroked the dagger.
"You like it?"
Mu Qing smiled gently, "Although I like them, these two weapons are too vicious and not suitable for me to use. I have to serve you day and night, and if I were to be tainted by too much viciousness, it wouldn't be good for you either."
"You're so thoughtful. When I get the chance in the future, I'll have someone help you find a suitable one too."
"Really?" A look of anticipation appeared on Mu Qing's face. "Thank you, Miss."
After Mu Xin Nuan and the others met in the old lady's courtyard, they found that the rash on Mu Xin Yao's face had not decreased much, and there were still dark circles under her eyes. It didn't look like she hadn't slept well, but rather like she had been beaten!
When Mu Xin Nuan saw it, the first thing that came to mind was Duanmu Chu Ze's harmless face! Could it be him?
The group bid farewell to the abbot in a grand procession. The old lady added another five hundred taels of silver for incense money before heading to the temple gate.
From afar, Mu Xin Nuan saw Duanmu Chu Ze waiting there with his guards.
"Thank you for waiting here for so long, Your Highness," the old lady quickly began to say politely.
"It doesn't matter, I'm just idling around anyway."
Thus, the Mu family members, escorted by Prince Chang Le, entered the city.
Listening to the lively sounds from both sides of the street, Mu Xin Nuan shook her head slightly and murmured, "This Duanmu Chu Ze is really petty! As if he's afraid others won't know he has some connection with the Mu family, he even makes such a high-profile entrance into the city? Couldn't he have taken a carriage instead of riding a horse?"
Rong Yue chuckled, "That's not bad either! At least no one will dare to startle our horses! This prince's status is still very useful."
Mu Xin Nuan glared at her, then reached out and lightly flicked her forehead. "No manners! How can you talk like that?"
Rongyue stuck out her tongue and began to pour a cup of tea for her mistress. "Now that the roads are clear, would you like a cup of tea to soothe your throat? I'm afraid that once we get back to the manor, you won't even have time to sit down."
Thinking of this, Mu Xin Nuan's eyes turned slightly colder.
The two doctors were naturally fine. But what about the Jin family?
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes darkened. Last night, she sent Mu Hua and Chun Yu to take turns guarding the place, and they unexpectedly discovered that the old lady also had spies around Jin Shi!
Jin never said anything to either of them, but what about the one beside her?
Mu Xin Nuan frowned slightly. This old lady is really interesting. She is already halfway to the grave, yet she still has so many spies in each room and courtyard. What is she trying to do?
At her age, how come her controlling nature hasn't diminished at all?
"Miss, here we are."
Mu Xin Nuan quickly sat up straight, tidied her clothes, and made sure she hadn't done anything improper before getting off the carriage with Chun Yu's help.
No sooner had she stepped off the carriage than she saw Madam Li, her eyes red, come out to greet her. "Anuan! Are you alright? My Anuan! I was so worried about you!"
Mu Xin Nuan was stunned. She hadn't sent a message to her mother. Although Jin Shi would help her, it didn't mean she didn't want to see her mother suffer! Could it be...?
Mu Xin Nuan glanced tentatively in Duanmu Chu Ze's direction, and after receiving a nod of approval from him, she was completely speechless!