Mu Xin Nuan naturally responded cautiously. What else could she say? When she looked up, she met Mu Xin Yao's smiling eyes, which were so bright and clear, as if they could speak. It was truly indescribable how much she liked them!

However, the person standing in front of Mu Xinyao now is Mu Xinnuan, so she is destined not to receive Mu Xinnuan's attention or affection.

"Grandmother, if there's nothing else, then I'll take my leave. There are still some things I haven't finished explaining to the kitchen."

The old lady waved her hand, "Go ahead. It's good to take care of your younger brother, but you also need to take care of your own health and not overwork yourself."

"Yes, grandmother."

Mu Xin Nuan knew that the grandmother and granddaughter in that room were probably discussing how to get Mu Xin Yao to show her face and how to become more and more obedient in Mu Chang An's eyes, hoping to release Song Shi as soon as possible.

Thinking of the Song family, Mu Xin Nuan's lips curled into a slight smile! She wondered how good the medicine she had concocted this time would be. Would it cause unbearable pain? She wondered if she shouldn't have given her such a strong medicine. Otherwise, what if she tried to commit suicide?

In Mu Xin Nuan's heart, the death of Song Shi was a small matter, but with her death, she would no longer have someone to test the medicine on, which would inevitably cause some trouble!

"No! I have to find a way to resolve this. Perhaps I can try going to a manor outside the city. It's relatively freer there, and at least I won't feel too constrained."

Mu Xin Nuan pondered this, wondering how she should bring it up. The weather was getting colder and colder, and if she suggested going to the manor, she was afraid that none of her family would agree! Perhaps she should wait until next spring?

“Miss, why did you agree to take care of the Second Miss? Besides, the invitation didn’t mention that the Second Miss was invited,” Rongyue said with some dissatisfaction.

"Did it say so in the post?" Mu Xin Nuan turned her head to look at her.

"I already told you, Miss! How come you don't remember?" Rongyue was getting anxious!

To everyone's surprise, Mu Xin Nuan smiled and said, "It's just a banquet. If she wants to go, she can go. Why should she offend the old lady over this? You know, no matter how favored Mother is, no matter how proper she is, she still has the heavy responsibility of being a filial son weighing on her head! If I can't win Grandmother's favor, wouldn't I just be dragging Mother down?"

Rongyue then understood her mistress's thoughts, realizing that she was indeed not as thoughtful as her mistress.

On Yang Yu'er's birthday, Mu Xin Nuan dressed simply as usual. However, she couldn't resist Granny Yu's insistence and finally wore a red gold dragon-patterned necklace.

When they arrived at Jinyuan, Madam Li looked at her in a light blue dress. She looked quite pretty, but she didn't have many decent pieces of jewelry. Although she was still young, she shouldn't be too plain! So she had someone bring over a gold bracelet inlaid with blue and white glass beads.

"This bracelet is also blue and white, and it fits your wrist perfectly."

Mu Xin Nuan glanced at it and didn't refuse, "Thank you, Mother."

"Alright, go ahead. You're all young, so be careful when you play. Stay far away from water and mountains. Your mother is worried."

Mu Xin Nuan knew that this was because her mother knew that Mu Xin Yao was going with her and was worried that she would take the opportunity to harm her again, so she comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. I understand."

After the two left the mansion, Mu Xin Nuan got into the carriage, and Mu Xin Yao actually followed, timidly asking, "Sister, may I ride in the same carriage as you?"

Mu Xin Nuan smiled. This trick is exactly the same as in her previous life!

In her past life, she always presented herself as gentle and weak, hoping to soften her heart and make her agree. Little did she know, this young girl was incredibly cunning! She was clearly using her status as the legitimate daughter to elevate herself!

In any relatively wealthy family, there are strict regulations governing the use of resources by legitimate and illegitimate children.

For a scholarly family like the Mu family, and with Mu Chang'an holding the official position of Vice Minister of Works, the requirements in this regard were naturally much stricter. In her previous life, she had overlooked these things. On the surface, people said she treated her half-sister very well, but behind her back, countless young ladies and wives looked down on her, feeling that it was an insult to her status as the granddaughter of the General of the Nation's Mansion to be associated with a concubine's daughter and to be so tolerant of her!

Now that I've been given a second chance at life, I certainly won't make the same mistake twice!

"Sister, there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children. You should take the carriage in the back." After saying this, Mu Xin Nuan ignored her and instructed Mu Qing and Mu Hua to get into the carriage before lowering the curtain.

Mu Xinyao was secretly annoyed, but there was nothing she could do. She herself did not understand why Mu Xinnuan's attitude towards her had changed so drastically!

These days, she has been confined to her home and has carefully thought through everything that has happened to her over this long period of time. She believes that she has never shown any bad signs, so why does her sister, who has always been close to her, seem to have become a different person?

Could it be? The moment this thought popped into her head, Mu Xinyao was startled and shook her head repeatedly, thinking it was impossible. But after getting into the carriage, she wondered if she should test the waters.

Upon arriving at the Duke of Anguo's residence, the two women saw numerous carriages and sedan chairs. Since their Mu family residence was quite far from the Duke of Anguo's mansion, they had chosen to travel by carriage. The two entered the main gate one after the other, where a servant was already waiting and welcomed them into the back courtyard.

Mu Xin Nuan's outfit today didn't seem particularly elaborate, but everything she wore and accessorized was of high quality, befitting her status. Mu Xin Yao, on the other hand, was quite different!

Today, Mu Xinyao wore a pink butterfly dress, her hair styled in two buns with a pink headband, and she also wore a red-gold flower pendant! She had clearly put a lot of thought into it.

Yang Yu'er was talking with several young ladies when she saw Mu Xin Nuan arrive. Her expression was quite good, but when she saw Mu Xin Yao behind her, she was first taken aback with displeasure, then a look of annoyance flashed across her face, and her smile became even more amiable.

Mu Xin Nuan naturally knew that once she saw them today, Mu Xin Yao was definitely not going to have a good time!

Today is Yang Yu'er's birthday banquet, yet Mu Xinyao has dressed herself up so extravagantly. Isn't this a clear attempt to steal Yang Yu'er's thunder? It would be strange if she didn't make things difficult for herself!

"Ah Nuan is finally here! We've been waiting for you for so long!"

Yang Yu'er's enthusiasm caught Mu Xin Nuan somewhat off guard. After all, although she was the granddaughter of the Zhenguo General's Mansion, given the foundation of the Duke of Anguo, there was no need for Yang Yu'er to win her over!

Several young ladies from prominent families came forward to talk to Yang Yu'er and Mu Xin Nuan, while Mu Xin Yao, who had dressed up specially and come along, was ignored and left standing to the side!

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