In the morning, Mu Xin Nuan was sleeping soundly when she felt an itch in her nose. She subconsciously reached out to rub her nose, but after turning over, her nose started to itch again.

This time, Mu Xin Nuan barely opened her eyes, and upon seeing it, she saw Mu Qing Yuan!

"Why are you up so early, Yuan? Didn't you not have to go to school today? Be good, Yuan, let your sister sleep a little longer!" As she spoke, her eyelids closed again, wanting to continue sleeping.

"Elder sister, don't go to sleep! It's so lively outside today! Shall we go out and play? Brother said he wants to go too. Right now, he's gone to the stables to have the carriage prepared."

"Outside? Where?"

"I heard that a lot of acrobats and opera singers have come to the south of the city. Eldest sister, get up quickly, let's go together."

Mu Xin Nuan lazily opened her eyes. "A Yuan, are you sure you've informed Father and Mother about this?"

"Yes! Father will be there too! Otherwise, how could I dare to bother you? Eldest sister, you should get up quickly. If you stay any longer, Father might change his mind."

Seeing Mu Qingyuan's expectant look, Mu Xinnuan had no choice but to obediently get up, wash up, eat a small bowl of porridge, and then go out with them.

This time, Mu Chang'an intentionally brought all four children along. He also brought twice as many guards as usual, and repeatedly warned them that none of them were allowed to wander off; otherwise, they would be confined for a month!

In fact, there is no need to be so cautious. After all, this is the capital city, under the emperor's nose. Moreover, such an incident happened just a few days ago. Who would dare to lay a hand on the Mu family again?

What they didn't know was that the Crown Prince was truly furious this time, and he directly sent someone to warn the Song family, making it clear that if they dared to make any more moves against the Mu family, they would no longer need to stay in the capital!

Such a threat is far too authoritative! How could His Highness the Crown Prince's words be false?

After watching the acrobatics and listening to the opera for a while, Mu Chang'an ran into an acquaintance. So, he found a nearby teahouse, asked for two private rooms, put the four children alone in one room, and went next door to talk with his colleagues.

Mu Qingyuan was short, so he climbed directly onto the couch, opened the window, and looked down at the lively crowd. Every now and then, he would call Mu Xinnuan to come and watch together.

Mu Xinyao was furious at her twin brother's behavior, which clearly showed he couldn't tell who was closer to whom! But she couldn't show it, after all, Mu Qingyuan was still young, and from what she could see, Mu Xinnuan was indeed very good to A-Yuan!

No matter what good things Mu Xin Nuan has, if she gives one to Mu Qing Xuan, she will definitely give another to Mu Qing Yuan. Moreover, in her usual teaching, even her own sister cannot find the slightest fault!

Mu Xinyao just couldn't understand how Mu Xinnuan could possibly be so kind. She was unkind to her aunt and unkind to herself, so why was she so kind to A Yuan alone? Didn't that seem a bit odd?

The four of them drank tea, watched the fun, and got along fairly well.

"Ouch!" Mu Qingyuan suddenly screamed.

"What's wrong, A-Yuan?"

"Sister, I was just playing with the sachet you gave me, but I accidentally dropped it," Mu Qingyuan said, shrinking his neck. "And it looks like it hit someone!"

"What?" Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan rushed to the window to look down, but there was no one there. Looking closely, the sachet was nowhere to be seen either!

"Did you see clearly? Who exactly did you hit?"

Mu Qingyuan shook his head. "He just looks like a young master from a wealthy family."

No sooner had Mu Qingyuan finished speaking than someone burst through the door, shouting, "Who threw things downstairs just now?"

Upon hearing this imposing manner, Mu Xin Nuan knew that she must have offended some powerful or influential figure. However, when she saw the newcomer's attire, she couldn't help but feel a little alarmed! Because this guard clearly bore the insignia of the Crown Prince's residence!

"Brother guard, I'm so sorry. My younger brother just dropped the sachet because he couldn't hold it properly. Please forgive him."

"Hmph! You think you can just say you won't blame me? If His Highness the Crown Prince is injured, can you take responsibility?"

The eldest grandson of the emperor?

Mu Xin Nuan was genuinely panicked now! Had Mu Qing Yuan's sachet actually hit His Highness the Crown Prince?

Upon hearing this, Mu Xinyao was terrified! Who was this eldest grandson of the emperor? He was the future crown prince of the Great Yong Dynasty! This was outrageous! She immediately glared at Mu Qingyuan and scolded him for being so careless.

Mu Qingyuan pursed his lips. He didn't do it on purpose! But what's the point of saying it now?

Just as everyone was wondering what to do, a light white brocade robe appeared before them!

Although the group had never met His Highness the Crown Prince before, the python robe he wore, his imposing aura, and the respectful attitude of the guards all suggested that he was none other than the Crown Prince.

"Your subject is the daughter of Mu Chang'an, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works. I pay my respects to Your Highness, the Crown Prince! I wonder if Your Highness was injured just now? I apologize on behalf of my younger brother."

Duanmu Chen glanced at the girl before him. She was slender with a fair complexion, and her eyes were exceptionally bright and lively! A girl from the Mu family? Could she be the eldest daughter of the Mu family who bravely protected her younger brother?

"So you are Mu Xin Nuan, the eldest daughter of the Mu family?"

"Your Highness, it is indeed me." Mu Xin Nuan dared not raise her head or stand up, and remained kneeling.

"No need for formalities," Duanmu Chen said, then gestured for someone behind him to hand over the sachet. "This is from your Mu family?"

"Your Highness, that's right! My second brother was just playing with it when he accidentally dropped it, which startled Your Highness. He deserves to die for this crime."

Hearing that a ten-year-old girl could be so composed and clear-headed in handling the situation, Duanmu Chen became extremely interested in her!

"So be it! Since it was just a child's unintentional act, I have no intention of making things difficult for him."

"Thank you, Your Highness! Your Highness's forgiveness is a sign of your kindness and tolerance, and it is a blessing for us. However, one must admit one's mistakes after all." After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking, she turned and called Mu Qing Yuan over, "A Yuan, why don't you quickly kowtow to His Highness the Crown Prince and apologize?"

Mu Qingyuan obediently went to Mu Xinnuan's side and respectfully kowtowed, "It's all my fault, Your Highness. Please don't blame my elder sister! If Your Highness wants to punish someone, then punish me."

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Chen exclaimed, "A-Yuan? Mu Qingyuan, the illegitimate son of the Mu family? I never imagined he would be so close to the eldest legitimate daughter!" Then, thinking of Madam Song in the mansion, a chill crept into Duanmu Chen's eyes!

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