bayedsolid Chapter 544: A Family Reunion?
Chapter 544: A Family Reunion?
Li Haoran emerged from Duanmu Chuze's study with a somewhat somber expression, yet his aura seemed to have gained an added touch of determination.
No one knows what the two talked about in the study. Li Haoran stood outside for almost an hour before returning to the courtyard where Fang lived.
Since Li Haoran returned, he has been exceptionally attentive to Fang Shi and has always been very gentle with her. To everyone else, it seems that he is extremely looking forward to the child in Fang Shi's womb, and it also shows that he and Fang Shi are an extremely loving couple.
The day before Li Haoran left Yanzhou, a new rumor spread in Yanzhou that Kim Jong-un's private life was extremely chaotic when he was in the capital.
Before they were even married, he had an affair with the maid in his elder brother's room. Fortunately, Prince Jin didn't hold it against him and gave her to him directly.
But I heard that Kim Il-sung later went to take up a post in another place, and it seems that no one has seen that girl since.
Some busybodies started digging into it.
Before taking up his post, Kim Il-sung married Mu Xinyao.
The affairs of the inner quarters are naturally handled by the mistress of the house. Could it be that the maid...?
The more baseless something is, the more interested people become. As it spreads, there are no limits or rules, and in just a few days, it has become the talk of the town.
Li Haoran wanted to meet Mu Xinnuan, but Duanmu Chuze refused.
Firstly, it was for Mu Xin Nuan's reputation; secondly, under the current circumstances, if the two of them met and someone with ulterior motives seized on their weakness, all their previous efforts would be in vain.
However, on the day Li Haoran left, Duanmu Chuze and Mu Xinnuan deliberately sent him off to the city gate in a high-profile manner.
Li Haoran understood his intention. The more he did this, the less the people outside would believe that he had a secret relationship with Mu Xinnuan. In this way, he could use his actions to clarify some of the rumors.
"Don't worry, cousin. I'll take good care of my sister-in-law and make sure nothing goes wrong with her. As for Mu Xinyao, at most I'll just prevent her from visiting."
"Yes. This time, we owe you a lot. Ah Nuan, I don't know when I'll be back next time, so she'll have to rely on you to take care of her."
"Okay, don't worry, cousin."
Duanmu Chuze glanced at the two of them. "It's getting late, let's set off. Don't forget what I told you before."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Mu Xin Nuan was puzzled, and neither Duanmu Chu Ze nor Li Hao Ran mentioned it until they got into the carriage and started heading back. Only then did Mu Xin Nuan ask, "What important task did you give my cousin? Will it be dangerous? I promised my cousin's wife that I would never let my cousin be in any danger. Please don't let my cousin's wife complain about me."
Duanmu Chuze chuckled and flicked her forehead. "Don't worry, it's just something about Chang Le Fang. There's nothing dangerous."
Mu Xin Nuan reached out and touched the spot where he had just flicked her forehead, pouting, "It hurts!" As she spoke, she quickly reached out and flicked his forehead as well. Seeing that she had succeeded, she couldn't help but smile triumphantly.
"Alright, stop fooling around. I'm serious. I'll find a way to get rid of Jin Er. Of course, we won't take the blame. But what about Mu Xinyao?"
"Jin Er is a cunning man by nature. If you want to get rid of him, I'm afraid the only way is to use underhanded methods. However, I do have a way to make him never dare to talk nonsense again."
"Ok?"
"Don't worry about this for now. Compared to him, your important business is more important. It's just a small fry like Jin Er, not worth your personal attention. I'll practice my skills on him first, and if that doesn't work, then you can deal with him."
Duanmu Chuze thought about it and agreed. In the future, Mu Xinnuan might encounter similar people or similar situations again, and he couldn't always handle them all by himself.
If I were to be careless for even a moment, it could lead to a major disaster.
"Alright. Just be careful yourself. Don't hold back against Jin Er. I know you're concerned about the Mu family's reputation, which is why you've been reluctant to be ruthless towards Mu Xinyao. But don't forget, that's precisely where she has the advantage over you. She's fearless, so she'll use any trick she can."
Mu Xin Nuan thought about it and realized that it was indeed true.
She had too many concerns, so she always hesitated and looked back whenever something happened. But she was different. She was just a concubine's daughter in the Mu family; at worst, she would have nothing.
She had no feelings for her father, mother, or anyone else in the household, including Mu Qingyuan. How could Mu Xinyao possibly have any attachment to the Mu family?
Back at the Prince's residence, Mu Xin Nuan spent some time talking with Madam Fang before having a carriage prepared and heading out.
Mu Xin Nuan first went to the Lu residence to visit Liu Shi.
From Liu's words, she could tell that Mu Xinyao had been interacting closely with the ladies and young women these past few days, and that she was also very generous with the gifts she gave to the younger generation.
"Is Sister Liu worried about me?"
Liu looked slightly worried. "Your half-sister is clearly not someone to be trifled with. She goes to such lengths to win people over by using your reputation, while also trying to ruin you. Your sister is really ruthless."
Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly, teasing the child in her arms a few times, and said with a smile, "Sister Liu, don't worry about me. Think about yourself instead. When spring comes next year, will you go to Yu County with him?"
"I do have that idea, but I'm afraid my mother and husband won't agree."
"How could that be? Madam Lu is still young. It's fine for her to manage the household. Besides, isn't it said that Second Young Master Lu will get married next year? Once he has a sister-in-law, it won't be a problem for you to leave."
Madam Liu gave a wry smile. "That's true. But don't forget, a pregnant maid in my household was just sent back."
Mu Xin Nuan was slightly taken aback. It seemed that there really was such a thing. How could she have forgotten it?
"So what? You've already given birth to a legitimate son, and he's the eldest son at that. So you should hurry up and reunite with Young Master Lu. Maybe you'll be pregnant again next year. Then, who can surpass your status in the Lu family?"
Liu was somewhat tempted. She was right; it wasn't a good thing that she and her husband were always separated.
There are no beautiful concubines to tempt him right now, but that doesn't mean there won't be in the future!
What if one day they bring back another concubine? How would she feel?
What Liu was thinking was also what Mu Xin Nuan was worried about.