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

After leaving the old lady's place, Li Shi was in a daze. She had given birth to a son and a daughter for Mu Chang'an, but in the old lady's eyes, they were still not good enough!

In the end, wasn't it all because he hadn't agreed to the old lady's request to elevate Song to the rank of concubine?

Now that Song is under house arrest, although I did not ask the master to severely punish Song for what happened last time, in the old lady's eyes, I have never pleaded for Song, and I am clearly a jealous woman!

Madam Li smiled bitterly. As the daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she had looked forward to this marriage with such anticipation and longing, especially since her husband was chosen by her mother and was also someone she had her eye on!

The master didn't disappoint me; at just over thirty, he'd already risen to the rank of fourth-grade official! It's clear my judgment back then was correct. It's just that this mother-in-law is truly a handful!

Mu Xin Nuan leaned against the couch, listening to the whispers overheard by the little maid Rong Yue had bribed, and her expression grew increasingly unpleasant!

I initially thought the old lady intended for Xu Huilan to marry my father as a concubine, but now it seems that she had clearly made two plans!

If her mother agrees, then the old lady will have another helper in the inner quarters, and her father will no longer be solely favored by her mother. This would be very advantageous for her as the mother-in-law.

But if Mother doesn't agree, then we can't just show no mercy to the old lady. This is to force Mother to plead for Song and release her!

In the old lady's eyes, if her mother were smart enough, she would have persuaded her father to release Song Shi. After all, Song Shi already had children and was about the same age as her, posing virtually no threat to her mother's position. But would her mother do that?

Mu Xin Nuan thought of Xu Hui Lan, whom she had met that day. Clearly, in this life, Xu Hui Lan had developed feelings for her father; otherwise, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to invite him!

Mu Xin Nuan gently closed her eyes. Just because she didn't provoke others didn't mean they would let her off the hook! Wasn't that exactly what happened to the old lady? But this time, it was destined that she wouldn't get her way!

When Mu Chang'an returned to Jinyuan that evening, he saw his wife doing embroidery under the lamp. It seemed she was making an outer robe for herself.

The slightly yellow candlelight shone on her face, making her look incredibly beautiful!

Seeing Li Shi like this reminded Mu Chang'an of their wedding day. So many years had passed in the blink of an eye, yet Li Shi remained as beautiful as ever, only now her eyes held a newfound tenderness. Perhaps it was the influence of motherhood, but whenever Mu Chang'an was near her, he always felt a strange sense of peace. Even the most troublesome matters of the court seemed to vanish the moment he entered this brocade courtyard.

Li was exceptionally beautiful, and her gentle nature gave her an aura that calmed the mind.

Mu Xin Nuan took advantage of this point in Li Shi's mind to give her advice and find a way to push Xu Hui Lan away.

"It's so late and you're still not sleeping?"

Only then did Madam Li look up, quickly put down what she was holding, and greeted him with a smile, "Master is back?"

As he spoke, he took off the cloak for the master and then ordered someone to prepare hot water for a bath.

How was your day?

Li's body stiffened slightly, but she quickly recovered. "Everything is fine. The children are well-behaved, and Mother hasn't given any instructions. However, she did talk to me about something today during a quiet moment."

"Oh? What is it?" Mu Chang'an asked curiously when he saw that his wife's face was calm, but there seemed to be a trace of sadness between her brows.

Li gritted her teeth, tears welling in her eyes, and gently raised her chin to look at her husband of more than ten years.

"Husband, are you interested in that cousin Huilan?"

Mu Chang'an was taken aback. He might have some affection for his little cousin, but that was all. After all, she was an orphan who was always abused by her brother and sister-in-law. He might subconsciously feel some sympathy for her.

"What's wrong, Madam?" Mu Chang'an frowned. "Why would you suddenly ask about this?"

“My lord, today my mother mentioned to me that she wants to arrange for you to take another concubine. I said that such matters should be discussed with you when you return. But my mother said, ‘I’m going to say…’”

At this point, Li's voice choked with emotion, as if there were some things she was unwilling to say.

"What did you say?" Mu Chang'an asked, somewhat displeased.

“Mother said that you and your cousin Huilan have been close since childhood. Now, it’s just a matter of my decision.” As Li Shi said this, she wiped away a tear, and when she looked at Mu Chang’an again, there was a resolute look in her eyes.

"My lord, I ask for nothing more! If you truly wish to take a concubine, please do not take another of your cousins. Isn't Song Shi the best example? My cousin Huilan is indeed good, and she seems to have a good character right now. But who knows what will happen after she enters the family? The old lady already dislikes me. If this cousin enters the family, won't she become just like Song Shi back then?"

After Li finished speaking, she seemed to realize that she had become too emotional, and then she made a humble gesture.

"My husband, we are deeply in love, and I know you have treated me very well over the years. Do you still remember what you promised me back then?"

Mu Chang'an's mind went blank for a moment, followed by a flood of beautiful memories of him and his wife under the moonlit flowers. Those were the most memorable and beautiful days of his life.

“Madam, please don’t cry. The reason I took Song as a concubine was not my choice, and it was my fault. Haven’t we been doing quite well all these years? As for what Mother said, you don’t need to take it to heart. I have no intention of taking a concubine, and I have no intention of taking cousin Huilan. Please rest assured, I will talk to Mother about this matter myself tomorrow, and I will not make things difficult for you.”

"Husband!" Li was deeply moved, and then suddenly remembered that Anuan's idea had actually worked! She really couldn't understand where a little girl like her got all these crooked ideas from. Could it be that the books she read all day were full of vulgar things?

Thinking this to herself, she wondered if she should have someone thoroughly inspect all her belongings, in case she was hiding any forbidden books that children shouldn't read!

Mu Xin Nuan sneezed for no reason, thinking that she was wearing quite a lot of clothes, so why did she suddenly feel a little cold?

The next day, Mu Chang'an indeed stayed at Rongyuan a little longer, repeatedly making it clear that he had no intention of taking a concubine. He also explained that his main focus now was on his duties, as well as the discipline of his children.

The old lady cursed her son inwardly for being so clueless about romance, not knowing how to cherish such a good girl, but she couldn't force them to consummate their marriage, could she?

As soon as Mu Chang'an left, the old lady angrily said, "You, Li Shi! You actually dared to send my son to deal with me? Fine! You just wait and see who will have the last laugh!"