freenovelworld Chapter 233 A Midnight Rendezvous!
Chapter 233 A Midnight Rendezvous!
The next day, Mu Xin Nuan instructed Mu Qing to go out and inspect all the properties where Ming Wang had amassed wealth, as she remembered them.
"Miss, the places you listed are all very lively and doing good business."
Mu Xin Nuan took back the order form. "We must not mention today's matter again, lest we bring trouble upon ourselves."
"Yes, ma'am."
"My cousin seems to be very close to Prince Chang Le. I suppose he admires his achievements on the frontier," Mu Xin Nuan muttered to herself.
"Miss, you mean to say?"
"In Ah Xuan's name, please invite Young Master Da to the manor. Also, when you return later, summon Ah Xuan directly to my courtyard."
"Yes, ma'am."
While Mu Xin Nuan was making preparations, Mu Xin Yao was feeling rather restless.
It's clear from the letter that someone instructed her maid to inform Jin Hui to cancel the operation. How could she accept such a good opportunity being ruined?
That's not the most important thing. Who gave the order to his maid? And which one was sent? Although Jin Er could recognize that it was his maid, he couldn't say her name. If they met again, she might be dressed differently, and he might not be able to recognize her!
"That Kim Il is really useless! Since it was agreed upon beforehand, how could I possibly change my mind at the last minute?"
Qinglian, who had been serving Mu Xinyao for the past few years, said, "Miss, could it be that Young Master Jin saw the Crown Prince and Prince Ming coming and was afraid that it would affect his future prospects, so he deliberately made up this story?"
Mu Xinyao's mind raced. "You mean to say?"
"That beauty is lovely, but she can't compare to my future prospects! If this time, Young Master Jin doesn't leave a good impression on the Crown Prince and Prince Ming, wouldn't that have a huge impact on his future?"
“What you said makes some sense. Hmph! So it seems that Mu Xin Nuan is lucky! She really is blessed by the heavens! Speaking of which, she's already fourteen. I don't believe she won't go out in the future! There will always be other opportunities! I don't believe she can be this lucky every time.”
Qinglian breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her mistress's attention had indeed been diverted. If the second young lady found out that she was actually sent by the old lady to be her spy, she was afraid that she would never have a good life again!
"Miss, what should we say to Young Master Jin?"
"No rush! Let me think about it some more. Let's see if I can come up with a better plan in the next few days. How could I possibly be willing to just watch Mu Xin Nuan become the eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion?"
Qinglian glanced cautiously at the Second Miss's expression. "So, should we go to Rongyuan to pay our respects to the Old Madam now?"
Reminded by her, Mu Xinyao realized that in the Earl's mansion, only the old lady still treated her like a proper family member! As for Madam Li, hmph! How kind could a woman who drove her birth mother to her death be?
Qinglian, thinking of the First Madam's current smugness, couldn't help but advise, "Second Miss, I know you and the First Madam don't get along. These past few years, you've maintained a respectful facade, paying your respects morning and evening. Don't you really want to try and curry favor with her? You're almost of marriageable age; your future marriage will be decided by the First Madam. Especially with her title of Countess, it will be difficult for the Old Madam to interfere in your marriage!"
These words struck a nerve with Mu Xinyao, and she gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do!
What could a concubine's daughter like herself do? She thought that Madam Li probably wasn't the kind of harsh stepmother. However, given her current status, if she wanted to marry into a high-ranking family, she would probably only be able to become a concubine!
Inside the Moon Pavilion, Mu Xin Nuan had someone lead Mu Qing Xuan to a side room to talk, while she herself handed a list to Li Hao Ran.
"What is this?"
"Brother, there's no need to ask any more questions. Just hand this over to the Prince of Chang Le. Remember, brother, it's best not to read what's written on it, lest it bring any more disaster to the Li family."
Li Haoran's expression was solemn. "Anuan, what exactly is this thing? What do you mean by it? Why are you handing it over to Prince Chang Le?"
“Because besides him, I can’t think of anyone else who can help us with this.” Mu Xin Nuan’s expression was somewhat gloomy. “Big Cousin, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. No matter what, I will never drag the Li and Mu families into disaster. On the contrary, presenting this item to Prince Chang Le is precisely so that he can help us resolve some hidden disasters.”
"Ah Nuan?"
Mu Xin Nuan's words made Li Hao Ran even more uneasy.
He had always liked this cousin! She was generous, sensible, gentle, and polite, but this time...?
Looking at Mu Xin Nuan's somewhat solemn expression, Li Hao Ran seemed to sense a hint of fierceness emanating from her! This made him quite curious. How could a young girl who rarely left her home possess such a sharp and fierce aura?
"Big cousin, how are your older cousin and brother-in-law?"
"Hmm, not bad. By the way, if you have some free time, go see her."
"Elder cousin, remember, this letter must be personally delivered to the Prince of Chang Le, and it must be clearly stated that it was presented by me. As for anything else, you must know nothing."
"it is good!"
After pondering for a while, Li Haoran finally chose to believe his cousin. After all, his cousin had never disappointed him in all her years.
Mu Xin Nuan smiled and nodded. The letter didn't contain a list or any arrangements for Ming Wang's businesses; it was simply a letter, barely a few words long. She believed that if Duanmu Chuze saw it, he would definitely come!
Mu Xinming didn't distrust Li Haoran; it was just that there were some things she really didn't want to involve them in. After all, who knew who would win or lose in the future?
As night fell, a gentle breeze blew; it wasn't cold, but it certainly wasn't warm either.
Mu Xin Nuan opened the window and kept Mu Qing and Mu Hua in the main room to serve her, while sending everyone else out.
Mu Qing's ears immediately twitched, and she asked warily, "Who is it?"
"Shh!" Mu Xin Nuan raised her index finger to make a shushing gesture. "Mu Qing, don't speak. She's not an enemy."
Mu Qing and Mu Hua exchanged a glance. Although they were puzzled, they clearly obeyed their young lady's orders completely.
Mu Xin Nuan smiled slightly at their reactions. Very good! These are the people she can trust with all her might.
Duanmu Chuze did not disappoint her; he indeed came as promised.