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

Although Madam Li felt it was inappropriate, she didn't consider other possibilities. She knew that Xu Huilan, though she had been observing mourning for so long, was now eighteen. While she was considered old maid at that age, she was still in the prime of her life, beautiful, and the old lady's own niece. How could they possibly allow her to become a concubine in the Mu household?

Clearly, Madam Li had forgotten that Madam Song was the old lady's own niece! If the old lady could betroth her own niece to her son as a concubine, why couldn't she betroth her own niece to Mu Chang'an as a concubine? Moreover, Xu Huilan is now all alone and helpless. Even if she is of good age, she will not be able to find a good family to marry into without someone's help.

Mu Xin Nuan saw all of this clearly, but she couldn't tell her mother the truth, because she was still only a ten-year-old child!

That day, Mu Chang'an went to pay his respects to the old lady as usual. As soon as he stepped out, he ran into Xu Huilan, who was carrying a tray.

"Greetings to my cousin."

"Cousin, please don't stand on ceremony." To be honest, Mu Chang'an also felt that it was a bit inappropriate to talk to a girl so much younger than herself at this moment, so she deliberately took a step back to avoid being seen and having any gossip spread.

Seeing his behavior, Xu Huilan felt even more respect for her cousin.

"This is chicken soup I made for my aunt. I made too much, and she probably can't finish it all by herself. If you're not busy, cousin, why don't you have some with her? She's been talking about you a lot lately."

Mu Chang'an raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

“My aunt always says it’s her fault. She shouldn’t have listened to the servants’ words and taken her anger out on my cousin-in-law, which caused her to injure her leg. It also damaged the relationship between you and your son.”

At this point, Xu Huilan bowed gracefully. "Cousin, in truth, there are some things that are not for me, a mere cousin, to say. However, during my time at the manor, although I can sense the respect that my sister-in-law and the young masters and ladies have for my aunt, there is still a certain distance between them! You are my aunt's own flesh and blood. Whatever my aunt does, isn't it all for your own good? How can there be so much discord between mother and son?"

Xu Huilan was already quite young, and her voice was melodious and pleasant. She spoke slowly and deliberately, with a faint smile, but her brows were slightly furrowed, making her indescribably charming and lovely!

Mu Chang'an felt relieved after hearing this, but at the same time, he wondered if he had been too harsh on his mother that day.

Xu Huilan noticed his emotion and continued, "Cousin, since I've already made the soup, why don't you take this opportunity to go in and have some with your aunt? You can also chat a bit. There's nothing that can't be said between a mother and daughter."

Mu Chang'an thought about it and agreed. After all, he was his mother's own son. Even if she didn't like the madam, she still agreed to let him marry her. He nodded, turned around, and went into Rongyuan with Xu Huilan.

A small figure emerged from behind an osmanthus tree not far away, looking somewhat lonely and cold.

A light green dress, truly a heartwarming sight!

She watched as the two of them entered Rongyuan Hospital one after the other. For the first time, Mu Xin Nuan was unsure how to proceed. This was the first time since her rebirth that she had encountered something that troubled her. Did Xu Huilan have feelings for her father, or not?

Thinking back to her past life, she was also a victim, manipulated by Madam Song into marrying her father, solely for the sake of securing his favor. And from the very beginning, Madam Song had plotted to cut off Xu Huilan's lineage. In this life, without Madam Song's manipulation, would Xu Huilan still marry her father?

Looking at the towering roof and exquisite eaves in front of her, Mu Xin Nuan suddenly realized a problem: in this life, even without Song Shi's guidance, there is still the old lady!

Why would she arrange for Hsu Hui-lan to live next door? Isn't it obvious?

Xu Huilan was different from Song Shi after all. She was young, beautiful, and delicate, which was the most attractive thing to men!

It seems I must find a way to prevent my father from seeing Xu Huilan again! Women are fickle. Mu Xin Nuan always believed this!

Xu Huilan was a tragic figure in her previous life, but this life may not be so! With the old lady's secret guidance, who knows what wicked schemes she might hatch this time? Since I've seen through their plan, I must take precautions. Better to make a mistake than let them get away with it!

Mu Xin Nuan glanced at Rong Yuan again with a cold expression, then turned and headed towards Jin Yuan.

Meanwhile, in the main room of Rongyuan, Mu Chang'an was indeed enjoying chicken soup with the old lady, and judging from his expression, he was extremely satisfied with the taste of the soup.

After Mu Chang'an sat for a while and chatted with the old lady, he got up and went to the outer courtyard.

As soon as he left, the old lady immediately pulled Xu Huilan to her side. "How was it? Do you think Chang'an is still a gentleman?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Huilan's face flushed red. She lowered her head, her face shy, but there was a hint of rejection in her eyes.

Seeing her expression, the old lady knew that she was fairly satisfied with her son's character, but still had some hesitation regarding his age and status. With a slight raise of her eye, the nanny beside her understood and took a small box from a nearby table.

"Come, now that you're out of mourning, how can you still dress so plainly?"

As the old lady spoke, she opened the box, revealing a variety of glittering jewels inside.

For a moment, Hsu Hui-lan was stunned!

What does Aunt mean by this? She's offering this whole box full of dazzling jewels?

Seeing the surprise and fleeting envy in her eyes, the old lady smiled. Clearly, Xu Huilan wasn't someone who couldn't be persuaded! Her previous reserve and polite refusal were simply because the temptation wasn't enough to sway her! Once she showed her the wealth of the Mu family, she certainly wasn't stupid!

Humans all have weaknesses!

With this small box of jewelry, the old lady didn't need to say anything more. After having Xu Huilan seen off, she chuckled softly.

"Li, if you don't let this old woman like me live in peace, you can forget about living a peaceful life either!"

"Madam, are you really planning to let this young lady..." The old woman's words trailed off, and she swallowed the rest.

The old lady closed her eyes and hummed softly, "Whether or not I let her fall in love is my decision. Whether or not I let her into the family is also my decision! If Madam Li is smart, she'll know what to do. Do I need to tell her which is more threatening to her, Madam Song or Xu Huilan?"

"Yes, Madam is wise."