freenovelworld Chapter 299 Uninvited guest!
Chapter 299 Uninvited guest!
The angrier Mu Xinyao got, the brighter her smile became.
Mu Xin Nuan knew her quite well and naturally understood that she must hate her to the core at this moment. However, this was for the best, at least it made her understand her own identity. Doing outrageous things all the time would not do her any good.
Just like how a few casual words I uttered could make her a laughing stock here today.
Duanmu Chen didn't stay long, but Wang Ziyu stayed longer, since he came as a patient to see Mu Xinnuan.
Later that evening, Mu Chang'an returned home and heard about the incident, his expression becoming even more gloomy.
"The better Anuan's reputation is now, the more troublesome her marriage will become."
Hearing this, Li didn't take it to heart. "Father, don't worry too much. She is, after all, a young lady. It's much better to have a good reputation than a bad one."
As Li spoke, she briefly recounted what had happened to Mu Xinyao that day.
“She is already engaged. I consider myself to be the legal mother, and I think the marriage I arranged for her was not bad. I believe I have done right by her. But today, I really did not expect that she would come out dressed so formally.”
Mu Chang'an frowned slightly. "She really was a bit too immature this time. Never mind, just put more effort into teaching her properly in the future. After all, she is a girl from the Mu family. We can't let people laugh at her again."
"Yes, don't worry. I'm just letting you know in advance, so that when I find someone to teach her manners later, she won't feel that I'm mistreating her."
Mu Chang'an chuckled, "No. I trust you completely."
Li smiled at him. Although she was over thirty, she had lived a comfortable life these past few years, and naturally exuded confidence and pride from the inside out. Therefore, this smile fully revealed a woman's charm.
Mu Chang'an stared blankly at Li Shi. This was the woman he had loved deeply all his life. She had borne him children and managed the household. She hadn't looked down on him when he hadn't achieved anything, and even when he had fame and fortune, she hadn't become arrogant or extravagant. This was the kind of woman who could accompany him for a lifetime!
As Mu Chang'an thought about it, he realized that it was definitely the right decision not to push her away by taking another concubine.
Recently, Mu Chang'an was first greatly upset and angry because the old lady was not his biological mother, and then the emperor's repeated probing in court left him feeling physically and mentally exhausted. Now, finally returning home, he can finally calm his mind for a while.
Although he heard the good news that Ah Nuan's medicine was indeed effective for the Crown Prince's body, he was still more worried than happy.
He was naturally happy that his daughter was so outstanding!
But if she is too outstanding, he is worried about the outcome of his daughter's marriage. He fears that he, as her father, will not be able to control it. In that case, who knows if his daughter will suffer in marriage? And will the Mu family be too passive?
Mu Xin Nuan wasn't worried about that much. Firstly, because she already knew Duanmu Chu Ze's thoughts and plans; secondly, for her, who had lived a second life, marriage wasn't necessarily the most important thing in her life.
Although Mu Xin Nuan had some feelings for Duanmu Chu Ze, it wasn't enough for her to abandon her entire family for him!
As soon as Mu Xin Nuan returned to Yue Xuan, she went to the side room where the medicine had been prepared.
About an hour later, he came out and said, "Mu Hua, have someone guard this place day and night. We must not be careless. The medicine for the Crown Prince is inside. If anything goes wrong, we cannot bear the consequences."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Mu Qing, come in." Mu Xin Nuan called Mu Qing inside, and about fifteen minutes later, the two came out together again and returned to the main room.
Seven or eight days have passed since the Emperor last tested Mu Chang'an.
On this day of rest, Mu Chang'an thought that since his promotion, he had rarely had time to spend with his family. So, he decided to take his whole family to stay at a manor outside the city for a few days. It would be a good opportunity to relax and unwind.
The old master naturally refused to go, and the others had no objections either. Jin originally thought that if they went to the manor outside the city, wouldn't she have to manage the Mu family mansion herself?
Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the main house and inquired, they learned that everyone had gone. Since there was no proper master in the main house, there was naturally no need for extra management. Only a nanny was left in charge of each courtyard, which saved them trouble.
"It's a pity Father only has one day off. It would be better if he could rest for a few more days." Mu Qingyuan was naturally excited when he heard that they were going outside the city.
“Father promised us that he would take us hunting. We’ll have a competition to see who can hunt the most game.”
"it is good!"
Although Mu Qingyuan is not very old, he has not neglected his riding and archery skills over the past few years. He learns whatever Mu Qingxuan learns. Although he is not as proficient as Mu Qingxuan, he is still quite good.
"It would be even more lively if my two cousins could come too." Mu Qingxuan thought for a moment, then felt that it wasn't quite enough.
Mu Xin Nuan appeared behind the two of them without them noticing. "Have you packed everything? My two cousins are probably already waiting for us at the city gate."
"Really? My eldest and second cousins are going too?"
"Of course. Father's intention is to take this opportunity to test you all, and then ask your two cousins to teach you martial arts properly."
Sure enough, when they arrived at the city gate, they saw the brothers Li Haoran and Li Haozheng waiting there.
The group of men did not enter the village; instead, they went directly to the woods outside to hunt.
Li took Mu Qingyang and went to the main courtyard first.
Mu Xin Nuan then arranged for everyone to put everything away properly before sending someone to prepare lunch.
Mu Chang'an hadn't gone hunting in a long time, and now with so many young men accompanying him, he was able to relax and enjoy himself.
The group returned laden with their spoils, all drenched in sweat.
Fortunately, Mu Xin Nuan had already ordered people to boil hot water in advance and give it to the two Li brothers, and also prepared a courtyard for them.
"Ah Nuan, would you like this rabbit braised or roasted?"
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes lit up. "Can it be baked too?"
Li Haoran, being older, laughed and said, "Of course. Not just rabbits, but so many more, including more than a dozen pheasants."
Madam Li quickly told them to go and wash up first, and then she would start preparing the meal.
Unexpectedly, just as Mu Chang'an and his entourage arrived at the hall, an uninvited guest arrived at the manor.