The peerless and dark princess

Zhao Yaxin and her daughter originally thought that the incident happened in their Zhao family and were still considering how to resolve the matter. When they came to their senses, they were shocked to find that the matter was resolved by the Qiao and Mu families.

As the head of the Zhao family, Madam Zhao had to say a few polite words. "This happened in my Zhao family. Since Minister Mu has already planned to remarry Miss Qiao, if Madam Qiao agrees, then my Zhao family will add two shops to Miss Qiao. It can also be regarded as adding a dowry for Miss Qiao. Do you think it is a good idea?"

Under the watchful eyes of the public, Qiao Yan's 'mother' couldn't act irrationally. Besides, the Zhao family was already closely connected with Crown Prince Chen Yunjie, and although her Qiao family also held official positions, they couldn't compare. "Since that's the case, I'll accept it on behalf of my daughter. Since this has happened, I can't stay here any longer. I'll take my daughter back home now."

"I'm sorry, we didn't treat you well enough. I'll have the maid take Mrs. Qiao and Miss Qiao away."

"Wangge, Lanxin, come here."

At this time, Madam Mu caught a glimpse of Mu Wange and Mu Lanxin behind the crowd and said, "Come. The two of you will see Madam Qiao and Miss Qiao back to the Qiao Mansion."

When Mu Qiaoyun heard that Madam Mu didn't invite her to join them, she couldn't help but ask, "Grandma, what about me?"

"You can come along too. Elegy, take your sisters with you."

"Ok."

Mrs. Qiao refused without thinking, "No need, Madam Mu."

"mother!!!"

Qiao Yan pretended to pull Mrs. Qiao. Although she was very nauseous, she had to endure it for the sake of revenge. This was what Mu Wange had emphasized when he asked her to cooperate.

"Yan'er, you... forget it, it's up to you."

After Mrs. Qiao finished speaking, she left first. It was obvious that she was so angry that she even forgot about Qiao Yan who was feeling a little unwell.

Seeing this, Mu Wange took Shiqi and went forward to support Qiao Yan, and also replaced the sachet on Qiao Yan's body.

No one could have imagined that the thing in Qiao Yan's sachet was the reason why Mu Heng was lost, and Mu Heng's behavior was also arranged in advance by Zuo Ci, so Zuo Ci, Mu Wange and Qiao Yan joined forces to plot against Mu Heng.

However, Mu Heng had not thought about all these things at this time. It was just a mistake caused by being drunk. The wine that Mu Heng and Lord Zhao drank had long been replaced by Zhao Yanqing. Naturally, what they drank was wine with added ingredients. As for Lord Zhao, he was having a love affair with his concubine.

As for why Zhao Yanqing was willing, it was because the current Madam Zhao, Zhao Yaxin's mother, killed his mother. What was even worse was that his father didn't care at all, as if his mother didn't exist, so he hated her. Two years ago, he was murdered by Madam Zhao and rescued by Zuo Ci. Then he worked for Zuo Ci, but on the surface he was just like Zuo Ci, proficient in everything from sneaking around, fighting, and visiting brothels. He didn't know any martial arts or literature.

After Mu Wange and the others left with Qiao Yan and her daughter, Madam Mu and Mu Heng also left the Zhao family. Seeing that everyone had left, they all suggested returning to their own homes.

After everyone left, Zhao Yaxin's face suddenly became embarrassed. She knew that this banquet was held for her to enter the Second Prince's Mansion and was held for the Queen in the deep palace to see. Who knew that such a mistake would happen?

However, the Second Prince Chen Yunfeng didn't come. According to rumors, he went to the Mu Mansion to visit Muruohan, the concubine. How could Zhao Yaxin not be angry? But now her father was already the Crown Prince's man. The Second Prince Chen Yunfeng and the people in the palace also knew about it. Zhao Yaxin was in a very awkward situation. This is why she had to behave so badly as the Second Prince's concubine. She had always used Chen Yunjie as her goal to restrain her behavior.

At this time, Muruohan and Chen Yunfeng were making love in the backyard of the Mu Mansion. Ever since what happened in the palace that day, Muruohan and Chen Yunfeng had become unscrupulous. Muruohan had even completely forgotten what Shen Xinyue had taught her on how to control a man. The two of them were kissing passionately at this moment.

Mu Ruohan was thinking that since she and Chen Yunfeng already had some physical intimacy, she might as well use her status as a mother to have a child before Zhao Yaxin.

Mu Wange and Mu Lanxin followed behind Qiao Yan, and at the same time, they watched Mu Ruohan carefully trying to please Qiao Yan, and were speechless.

"Big sister, you said that Mu Qiaoyun saw that Concubine Shen had no hope of being promoted to the main wife, so she took a new approach?"

"Hmm...why can't we just strike a balance and not offend either side?"

"Big sister, do you say that too?"

"After all, Concubine Shen is no pushover either. She has a younger sister who will soon be taken to the Second Prince's residence, and Qiao Yan is new to our Mu family and needs allies..."

Mu Wange pretended to smile mysteriously, which made Mu Lanxin confused.

However, Mu Lanxin found that her elder sister seemed to be very different from before. She was not so clear-headed before. She only followed Muruhan and Aunt Shen around and seemed to ignore her.

"Sister, you seem..."

"It's very different from before, isn't it? I used to think Aunt Shen and Second Sister were good to me, and we were family, so... who knew they would be so cruel and crazy... Fortunately, nothing happened, so I've come to my senses!"

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"Mom, why did you agree to this at the Zhao family?"

"Mu Heng, in front of so many people, you want to make the legitimate daughter of the Qiao family a concubine, and promote Shen Xinyue, a concubine, as the principal wife. Isn't this an insult to Master Qiao? Although Master Qiao's official position is not as high as yours, have you ever thought about how the emperor will view you for letting the legitimate daughter be a concubine and promoting that concubine who is not worthy of being on the stage as the principal wife? Mu Heng, I don't like Concubine Shen, but I never opposed you promoting her as a wife. However, you have been an official for many years and you should know that the ladies in the deep courtyards can do whatever they want with just a whisper..."

Madam Mu was truly furious at this point as she spoke to Mu Heng, almost pointing her finger at his nose, "If I hadn't intervened in time, you would have wanted to let all the women present know that your late wife hasn't even been alive for three years, and you couldn't wait to take your concubine as your wife. Don't forget that the women of Prince Yan's Mansion are also there. Your meteoric rise to the position of Shangshu is due to your marriage connection with Prince Yan's Mansion!"

After hearing the scolding from Old Lady Mu, Mu Heng suddenly became much more sober and broke out in a cold sweat. Why did he come back and look for his mother after listening to Shen Xinyue's words?

"Yes, yes, it's my son's fault. I'm sorry for making you worry. Let's just leave it at that. But please be a little kinder to Concubine Shen. I feel a little guilty towards her. Now that she can't be my wife, what do you think of the housekeeper's rights?"

"Mu Heng, who is the head of the Mu family, you or Shen Xinyue? Why do you come to me, your mother, just for whatever she says? Don't forget, there are still the Chu family in the Prince Yan's Mansion. How are you going to deal with the aftermath? If Wange and Haolin are wronged, the entire Prince Yan's Mansion will make things difficult for you..."

Madam Mu Jiang watched as Mu Heng came to her for Shen Xinyue instead of thinking about how to deal with the aftermath. How could her son be controlled by a woman like Shen?