That evening, Mu Xin Nuan wore only her inner garment and a cloak over it, and sat down at the table to read a book, looking completely absorbed.

As Rongyue made the bed for her, she said, "Miss, I don't think that Second Miss will give up so easily today. Do you think that Aunt Song will be released soon?"

"will not!"

"Huh?" Rong Yue was stunned for a moment, then continued what she was doing. "Miss, do you mean that Aunt Song can't come out for the time being?"

"The crimes of the Song family are too great; how can they be let go so easily? Originally, I didn't intend to get involved in this matter. I mainly wanted to see what Mu Xinyao would do. Unexpectedly, tonight she didn't mention her aunt from the Crown Prince's residence at all! That's fine!"

"Miss, do you mean that if she mentions that concubine, our master will agree to her request?"

"How could that be? Even if Father really intended to release her, he would never do it at this time. Father still cares about Mother, how could he bear to see her suffer? However, if this time it doesn't work, Mu Xinyao will definitely try again. If next time it's not just Mu Xinyao who speaks up, but the people from the Crown Prince's residence also have this intention, then it will be difficult to handle."

"Miss, do you mean the Crown Prince will get involved in this matter?" Rongyue asked curiously.

Mu Xin Nuan chuckled lightly, "What are you thinking? How could the Crown Prince of a nation possibly meddle in such trivial matters? Let alone a mere concubine, even if it were the principal wife, the Crown Prince would not interfere. As the heir apparent, how could he casually meddle in the affairs of his subjects' private quarters? Wouldn't that invite criticism?"

Rongyue was even more confused this time, "But you just clearly said that..."

"What I meant was that people from the Crown Prince's residence are not necessarily the Crown Prince!"

Rong Yue blinked, clearly not understanding! Mu Xin Nuan smiled and shook her head, obviously not intending to explain to her either. Some things can't be explained in just a few words, so let her figure it out herself!

With a soft sigh, she put down the book in her hand, went to the window, and gently pushed it open. A cool breeze rushed in instantly! In that instant, Mu Xin Nuan felt completely clear-headed!

The cool breeze made her mind calmer and her thoughts clearer.

Song Peici has been in the Prince's household for many years, so why was she suddenly promoted to the rank of Consort? If she was truly favored because of her beauty, why was she only given the title of Consort now, after being in the Prince's household for at least four or five years? Could it be...?

Song Xinnuan's heart turned cold instantly. She recalled that in her previous life, before she got married, she never left the house and knew very little about the outside world. Thinking about it carefully, when she got married, wasn't there a woman from the Song family in the Crown Prince's mansion who gave birth to a son for the Crown Prince?

It's a pity that the child died shortly after birth! As a result, the woman either went mad or died; in any case, we never heard from her again! If my memory is correct, then Song Peici's promotion this time is very likely related to her offspring!

Having figured this out, Song Xin Nuan pondered for a long time and concluded that the Song family absolutely could not be released!

For no other reason than that, in this life, because of my rebirth, some things have obviously changed. If Song Peici's son hadn't died in this life, wouldn't everything be completely different?

If Song were released from confinement, wouldn't she have even greater support in the household? No! I absolutely cannot let Song have another chance to rise again!

"In ordinary families, when there is a happy event, it usually takes three months for the good news to be announced?"

Rongyue didn't understand at first, but after a moment, she understood what her mistress meant and nodded, "That's right, Miss! I also heard from Granny Yu that the first three months of a woman's pregnancy are the most unstable. Therefore, most families will send out celebratory messages and cakes to their relatives after the first three months, when the fetus is stable."

Mu Xin Nuan smiled and said, "Three months! Very well, Song family. Before Song Pei Ci's good news spreads, I will definitely not let you have an easy time! Moreover, I will do my best to extinguish all your hopes, bit by bit, until there is not a trace left!"

Looking up at the moon hanging high in the night sky, Mu Xin Nuan took a deep breath. In this life, no matter what, she would not let the tragedy of her previous life repeat itself! Even if she had to suffer the torment of the eighteen levels of hell after her death, she would not show any mercy!

Two days later, Mu Xin Nuan and Mu Qing Xuan went to Jin Yuan to pay their respects to their mother. Along the way, they saw many servants chatting in twos and threes.

Mu Qingxuan frowned. As a man, he detested gossipy women the most!

"What are you doing?"

The maids were caught red-handed, how could they not be afraid? They all knelt down tremblingly, "Greetings to the young lady, greetings to the young master."

"What are you all doing instead of doing your jobs properly, whispering about here?"

Mu Qingxuan may be young, but his imposing presence is not something that can be faked! He often travels with Mu Chang'an and associates with high-ranking officials and nobles. In addition, he is also skilled in martial arts, so his aura is naturally more formidable.

"Your Highness, we servants have just heard some rumors, which is why we're discussing their veracity."

"Oh? What rumors have you heard?"

The young maid glanced at the other two, gritted her teeth, and said, "Young Master, I heard that when you and Miss were attacked outside the city gate, it was Aunt Song who wrote a secret letter and had it delivered to the Song residence. Then, the Song family sent out a large number of assassins."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan's eyes turned slightly cold. "Nonsense! Don't spread rumors! This is the Mu residence. Don't discuss such things anymore."

"Yes, Miss."

Mu Qingxuan watched the group leave, and couldn't help but feel anxious. "Why didn't you let me ask a few more questions, sister? If it really is that old scoundrel from the Song family, I'll take my men and go straight to their door!"

"Nonsense!" Mu Xin Nuan was unusually stern with him. "Ah Xuan, you are the eldest son of the Mu family. How can such a trivial matter make you lose your composure? As for the person behind the scenes, whether it was the Song family who instructed them or not, who can say for sure?"

Mu Qingxuan was taken aback. Although she understood her sister's intentions, she was still young and her face showed some anger and resentment.

Mu Xin Nuan then grabbed his hand and said, "Ah Xuan, remember this: the suffering we endured outside the city, your sister will definitely avenge you! Don't rush!"

"Yes, sister, I acted impulsively just now. I'll listen to you."

Mu Xin Nuan nodded in satisfaction. "Let's go, we'll go pay our respects to Mother. Remember, you're not allowed to mention a word about what you just heard. Even if you see Father, you must remain silent..."

Mu Xin Nuan whispered in his ear, and soon, Mu Qing Xuan's face, which had been somewhat unwilling, was filled with a smile!

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