freenovelworld Chapter 302 Father's Shock!
Chapter 302 Father's Shock!
Duanmu Chuze recounted Mu Xinyao's private interactions with the Prince of Ming, and also recounted how she deliberately lured Anuan out of Qiyun Temple and created an opportunity for the Prince of Ming and Mu Xinnuan. In his words, he revealed his utter disgust for Mu Xinyao!
Upon hearing this, Mu Chang'an swayed slightly!
He never expected that his second daughter would actually have the ability to get in touch with the Ming King!
Not only that, she actually dared to collude with Prince Ming to scheme against A Nuan? She wanted to ruin A Nuan's reputation so she could marry into Prince Ming's household as a concubine? Has this Mu Xinyao gone mad?
Doesn't she know they're sisters? What good will it do for the other girl if one's reputation is damaged?
The thought that his beloved daughter had almost been harmed and lost her innocence immediately soaked Mu Chang'an's back with cold sweat.
"Thank you for your frankness, Your Highness. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and keep Xinyao under strict control."
"That would be for the best. If she can obediently wait to be married, I will naturally have no intention of making things difficult for her. After all, she is a member of your Mu family. Even if I don't consider others, I still have to take care of A-Nuan's reputation. But if she repeatedly opposes A-Nuan, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Mu Chang'an could clearly sense that when Duanmu Chuze said those words, he truly hated Mu Xinyao!
"Your Highness, rest assured, it is my fault for failing to manage my household properly, and I will certainly not allow her to repeat this mistake."
"That's good, then I can rest assured."
After seeing Duanmu Chuze off, Mu Chang'an stayed in the house for nearly a quarter of an hour before hurrying to the courtyard where Li Shi was resting.
The couple talked for another half hour, with Li sighing and wiping away tears, naturally because she felt sorry for her daughter.
"When I get back, I will speak to Father and tell him that it was my decision to confine Xinyao to her quarters. From now on, you just need to send more people to guard her courtyard. That way, she won't be able to go out and meet with Prince Ming in secret again. If she is seen doing so, it would be a complete disgrace to the Mu family!"
"Yes, sir. But Xinyao is only thirteen, and she's still three years away from her coming-of-age ceremony. Are we really going to keep her locked up for three years? Besides, if there are any celebratory banquets outside, we can't keep her from going out indefinitely, can we? The rumors that I mistreated my illegitimate daughter have only just subsided. If we're not careful, I'm afraid..."
Mu Chang'an knew his wife's concerns were valid, and frowned, saying, "Let's keep her locked up for a few months first. Once she's calmed down, we can let her attend some banquets occasionally, but she can't bring her own people with her anymore. You'll have to choose new maids and servants for her, lest they help her sneak out through the back door again."
"Okay. That's not difficult."
The couple talked for a while longer, and later they talked mostly about how much injustice Anuan had suffered. However, they had to be considerate of the Mu family's reputation and his own reputation as a newly promoted official, so they had been very tolerant of Mu Xinyao. They never expected that their beloved daughter had suffered such a great injustice.
That night, the couple didn't sleep well, and Duanmu Chuze went straight to Mu Xin Nuan's courtyard, as if he wanted to steal her kiss!
However, what Duanmu Chuze didn't expect was that this time, he really failed to get what he wanted!
As Duanmu Chuze approached the courtyard, he saw Mu Qing emerge from the shadows. "Your Highness, please return. This is where the women of the household live. Perhaps Your Highness has had too much to drink?"
Duanmu Chuze was extremely embarrassed. He really didn't expect that Mu Xin Nuan would send someone to stop him!
There was nothing I could do; I'd been found out. Looking around, I realized that if I insisted on staying, it wouldn't be long before this brat attracted a lot of people.
No sooner had Duanmu Chuze left than Mu Qing shook her head and murmured, "Miss's prediction was indeed correct!"
After Duanmu Chuze turned a corner, he leaped onto the roof, practically gritting his teeth as he said, "Little Anuan, you actually dare to stop me? You've got some nerve!"
The unfortunate Duanmu Chuze had no idea that Mu Xin Nuan had really gone too far this time!
Duanmu Chuze and his men had just entered the courtyard and hadn't even had time to head towards their dormitories when they felt two whooshing palm winds coming at them!
Duanmu Chuze was shocked, thinking that an assassin had come, and immediately fought back.
After only two moves, Duanmu Chuze was already somewhat deflated.
What are you doing here?
Mu Qing and Mu Hua exchanged a smile. "Of course, it was Miss's order! Miss said that there are guests staying tonight, so we naturally have to be extra vigilant to protect her. What if some lecherous fellow sneaks in again? Wouldn't that be terrible?"
A pervert?
Duanmu Chuze's face turned ashen, and he gritted his teeth as he asked, "I have an appointment with your young lady, why aren't you leaving?"
"How could that be? Your Highness, our young lady is from a distinguished family. Please leave and do not tarnish her reputation. Besides, it's already late, she should have retired long ago. How could she possibly have an appointment with you?"
Duanmu Chuze was furious! But looking at the two of them, he was speechless and helpless!
Duanmu Chuze sighed softly, looked up at the sky speechlessly, and had no choice but to take a step outside. Unfortunately, he, who always had good hearing, clearly heard a muffled laugh coming from inside the house!
This is a village outside the city. Although the houses are not exactly simple, they are certainly not comparable to the Mu family mansion inside the city.
In addition, the courtyard was small to begin with, and Duanmu Chuze, being a martial artist, was always sharp-eyed and quick-witted. Upon hearing the muffled laughter, he knew it was Mu Xinnuan's voice.
Duanmu Chuze's lips twitched. It seemed that this little girl wouldn't be happy unless he satisfied her.
Whatever!
Duanmu Chuze quickly disappeared into the distance. This time, Mu Qing and Mu Hua saw him disappear into the courtyard that had been prepared for him before they turned their attention away and went inside together.
"Miss, the prince has left. Do you think he will ever come back?"
Mu Xin Nuan stopped laughing. "It shouldn't be, right? Now I finally understand why he tricked my two cousins away. If they were here, they would definitely have insisted on guarding the courtyard for me, just to keep an eye on this womanizer."
Chunyu, who had been silently enduring the situation, was already quite displeased. "Miss, how could you say that about the Prince? He's devoted to you! And you even called him a womanizer? When have you ever seen such a devoted womanizer? If the Prince heard this, he would be heartbroken."
Mu Xin Nuan rolled her eyes at her, "Is he your master now, or am I? If you still only recognize him as your master, then just go back to his side."