0p0 Chapter 109 No intention of climbing the social ladder!
Chapter 109 No intention of climbing the social ladder!
Mu Xin Nuan stood up and approached Chu Mo Li step by step, her eyes slightly narrowed. At this moment, she was clearly smiling, and the corners of her lips were indeed slightly upturned, but for some reason, Chu Mo Li felt that the Mu Xin Nuan in front of her was so strange, so unlike a real person.
Chu Moli subconsciously took a step back. "You, what do you want to do? Mu Xinnuan, let me tell you, I am the legitimate daughter of the Mighty General's Mansion! If you dare to do anything to me, my father and mother will absolutely not let you off!"
Despite Chu Moli's obvious bluster, Mu Xin Nuan's chilling aura hadn't diminished; on the contrary, it had become even stronger!
Mu Hua and Mu Qing were puzzled. Their young lady was fine just now, but suddenly she seemed like a completely different person!
"Chu Moli, this is the residence of General Weiwu. I didn't intend to do anything to you! But there's one more thing! Today I've arrived at your residence, so I'm a guest. You immediately raised your whip. Is this how General Weiwu treats his guests?"
"You! Stop trying to make yourself look good! What guest? You're just a pitiful wretch my brother rescued out of a moment of pity! With your status as a mere daughter of a high-ranking official, you dare to dream of climbing up to my brother? That's utterly delusional! Don't even think about it!"
As Chu Moli's curses flowed smoothly, her confidence grew stronger. She didn't even notice that Mu Xin Nuan's fierce aura had completely dissipated, and her previously smiling face now showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Hmph! Let me tell you, Mu Xin Nuan, don't think that just because your father has been promoted to Minister of Works, you're so noble! My brother is a renowned hero, praised by everyone! Who do you think you are, daring to try and curry favor with the Chu family! You're simply overestimating yourself!"
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes flashed, and she said with some annoyance, "Miss Chu, you're overthinking things! I've never intended to curry favor with your Chu family. Since Miss Chu was the one who injured someone first and then spoke hurtful words, today, I must demand an explanation from Aunt Chu! How is my status lower than yours? In terms of rank, neither of us holds an official title. In terms of titles, we are both daughters of officials, without any other titles. Why should I fear you?"
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she glanced almost imperceptibly behind Chu Mo Li.
"You, you've gone too far! How dare you show contempt for my Mighty General's Mansion? I'll teach you a lesson!"
"How dare you!" Chu Rong had already arrived behind Chu Moli and had heard his younger sister's words clearly. Seeing that Mu Xinnuan's face was ugly but she was still stubbornly raising her little face, refusing to admit defeat, he felt even more sorry for her!
"Anuan, my sister is young and doesn't know any better. Please don't take it to heart. You said she just hit you. Where exactly did she hurt you? Let me see. Should we call the family physician over?"
Mu Xin Nuan's face turned cold as she avoided Chu Rong's outstretched hand. "I appreciate Young Master Chu's kindness. If it weren't for my maid's rescue today, I would be the one injured! I am a guest today and dare not presume. There is no need for Young Master Chu to trouble himself."
After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she didn't even look at Chu Rong's already slightly pale face, and directly turned her head and ordered, "Let's go. Mu Hua already injured his left arm last time when he saved me. Now that Miss Chu has whipped him again, I don't know if his old injury will flare up again."
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, her voice choked with emotion. She was genuinely worried about Mu Hua's injuries, and also somewhat annoyed at her own uselessness, always needing others to protect her. She was truly useless!
Chu Rong's face was grim, but due to the difference between men and women, he couldn't intervene and could only watch anxiously from the sidelines.
"Anuan, don't go yet!" Chu Rong hesitated for a long time, but still stepped forward again. "Anuan, there are already bloodstains on Mu Hua's arm. If we bandage it after we get back to the manor, it may delay the healing of her injury. Let's ask the manor doctor to take a look here."
Mu Xin Nuan wanted to sulk with him, but when she saw that Mu Hua's clothes were indeed stained with blood, she realized that it was January and he was wearing a cotton-padded coat!
"Very well, then I'll trouble you, Young Master Chu."
Chu Rong was extremely annoyed when she refused to call him "Brother Chu Rong" anymore, but he dared not show it. He quickly sent someone to fetch the family physician.
Madam Chu and Madam Li were walking and talking in the corridor when they saw a young maid rushing towards them, followed by the family physician. They learned that Chu Moli had attacked Mu Xin Nuan, injuring her personal maid!
The two were startled and hurriedly went to the back garden, fearing that something else might go wrong.
When the two of them went over, Mu Hua's arm was covered in blood, a truly frightening sight. Mu Xin Nuan stood to the side, her eyes already red with tears!
"Mother, what about Mu Hua? I wonder if this will leave her arm with any problems. This old wound hasn't healed, and now there's a new one. It's all my fault! If I had been able to avoid her whip, Mu Hua wouldn't have had to get hurt protecting me!"
Chu Rong had witnessed Mu Hua's skills that night. With her abilities, his own sister couldn't possibly have harmed her! It was just that Mu Hua didn't want to cause trouble or put Mu Xin Nuan in a difficult position because this was the Wei Wu General's Mansion.
Chu Rong was now even more concerned about Mu Xin Nuan! Even someone else's maid was more sensible than his own younger sister. Where was the face of their mighty General's Mansion?
"Anuan, don't be sad. This time, it was Jasmine's fault. I apologize to you on her behalf. Please don't be angry with her anymore."
As Chu Rong spoke, he actually clasped his hands and bowed to Mu Xin Nuan.
Mu Xin Nuan dared not accept it. She quickly dodged and avoided it.
Chu Moli, watching from the side, felt a deep sadness in her heart. However, she didn't feel sorry for Mu Hua; she felt sorry for her brother, who was so humble and subservient! He was clearly a heroic young man, so why was he bowing and scraping before a little girl?
"Brother, what are you doing? It's just one of her maids who got hurt. If she's upset, I'll let her get a lash too!"
When Madam Chu heard this, she was furious! How could she have given birth to such a brainless daughter?
"How dare you! You caused trouble yourself and now you want your brother to apologize for you? Where have all the manners you learned gone? Get out of here!"
Chu Moli had been pampered in the manor since childhood, and when had she ever been scolded like this? Her eyes immediately stung, and tears fell!
"Why is Mother so biased? She's just a maid from the Mu family, why make such a fuss? Why should Brother apologize to a mere maid?"