freenovelworld Chapter 703 Siblings Discuss!
Chapter 703 Siblings Discuss!
“Tingting, listen to your sister. This matter is nothing. Now that I'm back, I won't allow anyone to bully you. Besides, your mourning period is almost halfway over. Didn't Mother arrange a marriage for you before? Once your mourning period is over, you can get married. So, this time, your sister will definitely help you settle this matter.”
Liu Tingting's eyes reddened again. "Sister, how could I not want to do this? But the problem is, he is still my biological father. What can I do when the word 'filial piety' is applied to me? Even with the written pledge he made before, once he becomes a scoundrel, he really dares to do anything."
"Fine, let him make a scene then!"
Mu Xin Nuan's voice immediately became sharper, "I want to see who gave him such audacity!"
"elder sister?"
"Don't worry, since your sister has said this, she will naturally stand up for you. Besides, aren't my father and mother still here? You don't need to be afraid. Just stay here and relax. In my opinion, you shouldn't go to Aunt's grave for the next few months. It's not too late to go after things have calmed down."
"Yes, we will do whatever our sister says."
"Good sister, I know you're only being reluctant to be too harsh because of the bond between you and your father. But I have to tell you, if he had truly treated you like his own daughter back then, how could you have stayed in the Mu family?"
One sentence immediately enlightened Liu Tingting, and even Liu Zhuangzhuang, who was standing next to her, suddenly remembered the kind of hard life he and his sister had lived in the Liu family.
Have you forgotten all the suffering you endured after living a comfortable life in the Mu family for a few years?
Zhuangzhuang's eyes darkened, and his little fists clenched tightly. "Sister, what you said is right. If he really treated us as his own flesh and blood, how did he treat us back then? Sister, that day, when you saw him crying to you, my heart softened. But think about it, how did our mother die? She was perfectly fine, and then suddenly she passed away from an illness? How did she get sick?"
Tingting's face turned pale, and she looked at Liu Zhuangzhuang with some fear, "Little brother, you?"
"Sister, don't think I don't know anything! I'm not a child anymore. If Father hadn't ignored Mother, how could she have died? Mother was weak-willed her whole life, never knowing how to fight for herself, only knowing how to give in! Sister, if you were like that, I wouldn't pity you, I would only despise you!"
After hearing his words, Tingting was completely stunned and didn't react at all.
Mu Xin Nuan saw Liu Zhuang Zhuang's angry expression, his small chest heaving up and down, and his face slightly flushed.
It seems that this child didn't just say such things on a whim.
More importantly, there were some things that had been buried in his heart for too long, and he had to get them out.
“Zhuangzhuang, that’s your sister. How can you talk to your sister like that? Your sister isn’t trying to back down. She’s just a little flustered and doesn’t know what she should do.”
Mu Xin Nuan's voice was clear and sharp, and Liu Tingting's eyes flickered, but she didn't speak.
Liu Zhuangzhuang turned around and knelt down in front of Mu Xinnuan.
"Zhuangzhuang, what are you doing? Get up."
"Elder sister, all these years, I've always called you that. In my heart, you've always been my own sister. Although I, Liu Zhuangzhuang, am young, I'm not stupid. I know who treats me well and who doesn't. In the Mu family, everyone genuinely treats me like family, and they've never treated me any differently."
Zhuangzhuang wiped away a tear with his sleeve as he spoke. "I know that these past few years, our food, clothing, and daily necessities, though supposedly paid for by the family coffers, have actually been supported by my eldest uncle. Since my sister got married, every time gifts were sent to the Mu family, they included gifts for my sister and me. Now, my heartless father has come to cause trouble again, which has really brought trouble to the Mu family."
Mu Xin Nuan felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this and immediately asked Mu Hua to help him up.
“My dear brother, I’ve always known you’re very sensible. Hearing you say these things today makes me feel content. I haven’t spoiled you for nothing.”
Mu Xin Nuan got up and went to him, reaching out to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
"I treat you well without expecting anything in return. I just want you to grow up happily. Most importantly, Grandfather is happy to see you doing well, and that's how I've fulfilled my filial duty."
Liu Zhuangzhuang sobbed, "Elder sister, I know you've always cared for us. I've discussed it with you, and it's easy to resolve this. I'll go back to the Liu family, and then he'll have no reason to cause trouble anymore."
Mu Xin Nuan froze. "What did you say? Have you thought this through? Look at the state of the Liu family now! They have no inheritance and no one to rely on. What are you going back for at this time? Besides, what about your concubines and your half-brothers? How are you going to deal with them?"
"Elder sister, I know, I know everything. Don't worry, I will definitely live well in the Liu family."
"No! You're just a child. No one in the Liu household will care about you or worry about you. If you go back, it will be like a lamb entering a tiger's den. Do you think you'll survive?"
"Sister!"
"Stop talking!" Mu Xin Nuan's voice suddenly turned cold. "I said I will find a way to resolve this matter. Neither of you siblings is allowed to step in. If I find out what you've done in secret, don't blame me for turning my back on you."
Liu Tingting gritted her teeth and said, "Little brother, since that's the case, this time we'll listen to your older sister."
Only then did Mu Xin Nuan realize that the reason the two siblings had hugged and cried earlier was because of the decision they had made.
Liu Zhuangzhuang's words make sense. He is the eldest son of the Liu family. If he returns to the Liu family, then Liu Haiye will naturally have no reason to cause trouble at the Mu family again.
However, if this root cause cannot be resolved, even if Tingting gets married in the future, she will not have peace.
In that instant, Mu Xin Nuan truly harbored murderous intent towards Liu Hai Ye.
She could overlook how he had treated Mu Changchun back then.
She could overlook how he had treated the siblings, almost causing them to die.
But now, they're using the two children as an excuse to cause trouble at my door?
Is it because the Mu family values their reputation that they feel obligated to send them money?
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes turned slightly cold. Liu Hai Ye, very well, this time, you have truly succeeded in angering me!