freenovelworld Chapter 726 Encountering Chu Moli!
Chapter 726 Encountering Chu Moli!
Today's banquet was naturally exceptionally lively.
When the princess's daughter turned one year old, countless people came to offer their congratulations.
During the banquet, Mu Xinnuan and her group were naturally seated in the best location, sharing a table with Duanmu Jing.
Two tables away, Mu Xin Nuan noticed a somewhat familiar figure—it was Chu Mo Li.
I'd heard she'd been rather listless since her divorce, but today it seems that's not the case. Judging from her graceful movements in the crowd, she's probably not that heartbroken.
"I heard that two more families have come to propose marriage recently." Duanmu Jing lowered her voice and leaned slightly towards Mu Xin Nuan.
Mu Xin Nuan was slightly taken aback. She thought of the Chu family's background and then considered that the Chu family was, after all, Princess Jing's sister-in-law. Even if the people who came to propose marriage weren't after Chu Mo Li herself, there must have been quite a few.
However, if Chu Moli doesn't learn to restrain her personality, she'll likely continue to cause trouble even after she gets married.
"She's been much quieter lately; at least, she doesn't dare to humiliate others anymore."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded without saying a word.
Because the two were already good friends, Mu Xin Nuan stayed a little longer after the banquet, until Duanmu Chu Ze sent someone to urge her to leave, at which point she got up to say goodbye.
Even so, Duanmu Jing was still reluctant to let her go.
"Fourth Brother is really something. He's been hogging you for years, can't I even take up one day of your time? So stingy!"
If your fourth brother hears this, you're likely to get a beating.
"Hmph! I know him well enough. Never mind, I know he dotes on his wife, he's just worried you might be mistreated here. Guards, escort the Princess out."
"Yes, princess."
Mu Xin Nuan happened to run into Madam Chu in the courtyard. Chu Mo Li was beside her, holding her arm with one hand, seemingly telling her something funny.
Seeing Mu Xin Nuan suddenly appear, he froze on the spot.
Mu Xin Nuan smiled faintly, "It seems that Madam Chu is in high spirits because of this happy occasion. Congratulations."
Madam Chu then came to her senses somewhat awkwardly and hurriedly bowed.
Mu Xin Nuan raised her hand to help her up, "Madam Chu, please do not stand on ceremony."
After standing up straight, Madam Chu reached out and tugged at Chu Moli.
Chu Moli had not forgotten how arrogant and domineering she had been back then, saying that this woman was not good enough for her brother. As a result, it was because of her nonsense that their marriage was ruined. Since then, her brother's attitude towards her has changed drastically, and it seems that he has never looked at her seriously again.
Although Chu Moli was unwilling, at this moment, with so many servants watching, if she did not bow, rumors would likely spread tomorrow that the Chu family's young lady did not know etiquette.
"Greetings to Princess Chang Le."
Mu Xin Nuan had no intention of making things difficult for her, after all, she had come out of respect for Duanmu Jing.
"No need for formalities, Madam Chu. I will take my leave now."
"Farewell, Princess."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't look at them again and left directly.
After Chu Moli got up, she turned to look at her back, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
She initially thought the Mu family's social standing couldn't compare to the Chu family's, and besides, what was so great about a woman like Mu Xin Nuan? She was just a little prettier, wasn't she?
But what happened next quickly overturned her previous expectations.
Mu Xin Nuan's father rose through the ranks to become the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Secretariat. The Mu family, a distinguished and noble family, gradually gained more and more admiration. Mu Xin Nuan's father later received a title, which, although only an earl, was hereditary.
This means that as long as the Mu family doesn't make any major mistakes, generations of them will have no worries about food and clothing.
Mu Xin Nuan, the girl who had been humiliated by her more than once in the past, had now transformed into the Princess Consort of Chang Le. This was an absolute irony for Chu Mo Li.
"Let's go. You did quite well today. Look at Mu Xin Nuan now, and think about your previous absurd remarks. Jasmine, life is unpredictable, that's what they mean."
"Mother, I understand. Let's go see my sister-in-law."
Chu Moli knew that her brother still thought about Mu Xinnuan; otherwise, he wouldn't have remained indifferent to her, his sister, even after being married for so long.
The reason why my brother has not taken a concubine for so long is probably because Duanmu Jing is a princess. Moreover, since he cannot marry the woman he desires, no matter how many girls he marries, they will not be the one he wants, and it would only cause him sadness. It is better not to take a concubine.
As Chu Moli walked, she thought about her words and actions back then. In recent years, her brother had ignored her, not just because she had done something wrong or said something wrong.
And because it was she who ruined his life's marriage prospects.
She would never forget how, when her brother learned that Mu Xin Nuan and Duanmu Chu Ze were engaged, he resolutely wanted to go to the border. He couldn't accept this blow from the bottom of his heart.
Looking back now, I realize how foolish I was to do that.
She ruined her brother's marriage and caused her mother great worry.
If it weren't for Duanmu Jing, getting her brother back wouldn't have been so easy.
Mu Xin Nuan went out of the second gate and walked along the covered corridor for a while. She saw Duanmu Chu Ze talking with Ming Wang and several other people. One of them seemed to be Chu Rong.
Mu Xin Nuan felt a slight tremor in her heart, but she did not slow down her pace.
"You're finally out. I thought you were going to stay here tonight to help Jing'er take care of her child."
King Ming also noticed Mu Xinnuan, and he had always admired his sister-in-law.
Of course, back then, he had also thought about marrying this Miss Mu into his own household as a concubine.
Unfortunately, I was a step too slow and couldn't outrun Duanmu Chuze.
"Why did you leave so late, Brother Ming? It seems that Sister-in-law Ming left a long time ago, didn't she?"
"Well, it's all because of the fourth brother. He insisted on dragging us all out for a few more drinks. I guess he knows about your relationship with Jing'er and that you'll be leaving late without anyone to talk to, so he's holding onto us and won't let go."
When Chu Rong saw Mu Xin Nuan, his eyes lit up slightly. She still looked the same as he remembered, only her face looked more charming. It seemed that Duanmu Chu Ze treated her very well.
Thinking of Duanmu Chuze's reputation for doting on his wife, he realized that he himself was probably no match for him in this regard.
"Alright, since Brother Ming wants to go back to the manor, then let's go. Ah Nuan, let's go."
King Kang pointed at Duanmu Chuze and said, "Look at this kid, he's clearly a heartless scoundrel. Now that he has a wife, he's abandoned us brothers here."
The Crown Prince smiled and said, "He's just a young man, let him be."