Destroy the scumbag husband, beat the bitch, the reborn legitimate daughter overturns the entire cap

“Mother’s reprimand is correct, and I will remember it. In fact, these days, I have been thinking that if it weren’t for my tolerance over the years, my mother-in-law and Madam Song would never have become so arrogant! My mother-in-law is one thing, after all, she is an elder, but Madam Song is actually…”

Li seemed unable to continue speaking; her voice choked with emotion, and she looked utterly aggrieved.

"Alright, sit down and let's talk. These past years haven't been easy for you either. I heard that before those villains appeared, my Ah Nuan was actually poisoned and framed? The mastermind behind this was the Song family?"

Li was shocked. These things were originally kept from her mother. How did her mother find out now?

"Yes, Mother, that is indeed true!"

Madam Li seemed to shake her head helplessly, wondering if she had been too strict back then, which had made her daughter so cautious and timid, without a trace of temper!

"Song family, if you can't deal with this openly, can't you at least do something underhanded?"

Li's heart skipped a beat. Did her mother mean this? She looked up at him with some disbelief.

“You! Didn’t your mother just say that being kind to someone depends on who you’re being kind to? Just as you said, the Song family’s daughter was just promoted to concubine. Everyone probably knows why. If Song Peici gives birth to another son in a few months, have you ever thought that Song Peici will still just be a lowly concubine?”

Li's face turned pale at this moment, and she bit her lower lip tightly. Clearly, she understood what her mother meant.

"The Crown Prince's lineage is already small. His Highness the Eldest Grandson is now fourteen or fifteen years old, but how many younger brothers and sisters does he have? Although the Emperor is still in good health, most of the political affairs are handled by the Crown Prince. The Emperor is extremely satisfied with the Crown Prince. Don't you understand?"

“If Song Peici gives birth to a son one day, she will at least be promoted to the rank of concubine. If the crown prince ascends the throne, she will at least be a consort! At that time, will the Song family still be the same as it is now? How can you keep the Song family under control?”

Li took a deep breath. "Mother, I understand what you mean. A few days ago, both my mother-in-law and Mu Xinyao brought up this matter and pleaded for Song, but my husband refused! Later, for some reason, rumors started circulating outside that people from the Crown Prince's residence were trying to interfere in our Mu family's affairs. I heard that a few days ago, the concubine in the Crown Prince's residence was even reprimanded by the Crown Prince."

"Yes! That shows the Crown Prince's wisdom; he knew this matter would definitely affect his image among the officials, which is why he acted this way. But, after all, she is his own woman, and she carries his child. Even if he's angry, how long can he stay angry?"

Li understood that her mother was reminding her, so she stood up and curtsied, saying, "Thank you for your advice, Mother. I will know what to do when I return home."

"Lanxin, I now regret raising you so well! Your heart is too kind, too pure! Even when others have pushed you to this point, you still managed to endure it without retaliating? In the end, it's all my fault as your mother! In this grand mansion, which woman's hands are absolutely clean? You're lucky to have married Mu Chang'an. He has a good nature and treats you sincerely; otherwise, all these years, he wouldn't have only had Song Shi as a concubine, without even a maidservant!"

Li thought about how her husband had been treating her better than before. Whether it was the way he looked at her or the occasional unintentional little gesture, he seemed more gentle and considerate than before.

Think about it carefully, when did these changes begin?

Was it when Ah Nuan had just injured her arm?

Suddenly, Li felt that she had changed somewhat compared to the past! At least, she was no longer blindly obeying her mother-in-law's instructions. This, it seemed, was all thanks to her Ah Nuan!

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer before lying down on the bed for a short rest, while the children outside were already making a ruckus!

"Anuan greets her eldest cousin and her second cousin."

Li Haoran and Li Haozheng smiled broadly, "Cousin, please don't stand on ceremony. This is our own home, why be so formal?"

Li Wanyue laughed and said, "Hasn't Big Brother always boasted that his chess skills are unmatched? Then why don't you and Anuan compete today, with Second Brother and I as witnesses?"

Li Haoran smiled and glanced at Mu Xinnuan. "Anuan's chess skills have always been taught by her uncle. Moreover, I have heard that your chess skills are superb. How about we play a game today?"

"Alright." Mu Xin Nuan smiled. "But please, cousin, go easy on me! At least, don't let me lose too badly."

The brothers Mu Qingxuan and Mu Qingyuan also came to watch the fun. Mu Qingxuan knew a little about chess, but Mu Qingyuan couldn't understand it at all. After a while, he lost patience and followed a few maids to play shuttlecock on the side!

Halfway through the game, Li Haoran's initial composure was gradually replaced by a solemn expression! Mu Xinnuan, on the other hand, remained calm and composed throughout, showing no signs of joy or anger, nor any hint of urgency.

Li Hao was watching from the side, but it was more like he was watching people than the game of chess!

Li Hao is two years older than Li Wanyue, and his mind is much more mature and steady than Li Wanyue's!

Seeing Mu Xin Nuan sitting there, Li Haozheng's eyes became rather deep! He was clearly not that old, but his gaze was excessively mature!

Mu Xin Nuan naturally noticed his gaze, but she didn't care and let it go! This made Li Hao Zheng look at her with even more admiration!

The game ended with Li Haoran winning by five points. However, Li Haoran was not happy at all!

He raised his eyes and gave Mu Xin Nuan a meaningful look, his brows furrowing slightly, but he remained silent.

A moment later, only the two brothers remained in the pavilion, sitting there quietly.

"What do you think?" After a long pause, Li Haoran asked this question out of the blue.

"Impressive! Our cousin is incredibly shrewd and perceptive. Compared to her, our girl is worlds apart!"

Li Haoran frowned. Hearing his younger brother speak so highly of Mu Xinnuan made him even more uncomfortable. The more conspicuous a woman is in the capital, the harder she is to control, and the easier it is for her to become a pawn in someone else's game! It seems they need to be more careful!

“Brother, I think the Fourth Prince is right. Cousin Anuan is no ordinary person. Sooner or later, she will surely soar to great heights!” Li Haozheng’s tone seemed somewhat somber, and his eyes no longer held the brilliance he had when watching the two of them play chess.

Li Haoran remained silent, his left hand gripping the teacup tightly, the bluish-white stains on the back of his hand revealing his innermost thoughts.

"Anuan is, after all, our Li family's granddaughter. Being too prominent might not be a good thing!" After a long while, Li Haoran finally said this slowly.