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

"Miss, it's so late. I'm afraid it will be too late to get back to the manor now," Mu Hua said with some concern.

Mu Xin Nuan thought for a moment, "Go and call Uncle He over."

"Yes, ma'am."

Meanwhile, at the Mu residence, lunch had indeed been served, but Mu Xin Nuan had not yet returned, and the old lady was the first to become unhappy.

"What's going on? How can a young girl be out all day? She doesn't even come back for meals! This is outrageous!"

The old man stroked his beard. Although he was somewhat anxious, he didn't react as violently as the old lady.

"Daughter-in-law, what did Anuan say to you before she left?"

Madam Li quickly bowed her head and replied, "Father, Anuan said she wanted to go out for a walk. The young master of the Zhao family left her a few medical books, and she said she wanted to go to the pharmacy to take a look and identify the medicinal herbs. She didn't say she wouldn't be back at noon."

The old lady was furious upon hearing this. "Hmph! What's she doing learning medicine when she's just a child? Don't you remember who she is? Wouldn't this make people laugh at the Mu family for having no manners?"

"Alright! It's just that she went out, why make such a fuss?" The old man was a little unhappy. Mu Xin Nuan had always been his most proud child. She was smart and sensible. Most importantly, she always spoke and acted like an elder sister and protected her younger brother. That was enough to show that she was a good child!

"If Anuan likes medicine, let her study it. Why are you taking it out on your daughter-in-law? Besides, if a child likes something, let her do it. My Anuan is so smart and lovely, does she have to be like other young ladies and learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting?"

The old man's eyes darkened, but his tone softened slightly. "Besides, hasn't Anuan also excelled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? A few days ago, I met Li Haoran, the eldest son of the Li family, and he mentioned that Anuan's chess skills are excellent, even on par with his! Anuan is only ten years old! Li Haoran is a well-known young master in the capital, skilled in both literature and martial arts. For her chess skills to be on par with his, it's clear that this girl has really put in the effort."

Madam Li was grateful that her father-in-law was willing to speak up for her, Anuan, and quickly smiled sincerely, "Father, you flatter me too much. However, Anuan is indeed better at chess than her two younger brothers. I have heard my husband say before that among the younger generation of the Mu family, Anuan's chess skills are the best. She is also the most gifted in this field."

The old man grinned and said, “That’s right! Chang’an’s chess skills are the best among the children. No one in your generation can match him. Even the Emperor sometimes doesn’t seek out the chess master for a game, but deliberately keeps Chang’an to play against him! A’Nuan has been personally taught by him since she was a child, so naturally she won’t be bad either.”

The two of them were praising Mu Xinnuan back and forth, which the old lady naturally disapproved of.

She snorted heavily through her nose, then glanced sideways and said, "Grandpa also said that the child is only ten years old. Who knows what she'll become in the future? For a girl, the best thing is to stay home and learn needlework and manners! What's the use of learning chess or medicine? If we're going to find her a husband in the future, are we going to say that our Ah Nuan is good at medicine and chess, but knows nothing about needlework?"

The old man's expression froze, quite displeased. Before he could get angry, Mu Qingyuan hurriedly said, "Grandmother is wrong! Eldest sister is good at everything, and can do everything!"

Upon hearing this, the old man chuckled and asked with a grin, "Oh? Tell me, what can your eldest sister do?"

Mu Qingyuan, despite her young age, actually started counting on her fingers, "Eldest sister can now make medicinal cuisine. Moreover, these days, my brother and I have both eaten the dishes made by the kitchen nanny under the guidance of eldest sister. They tasted amazing, even things like radishes that my brother and I didn't like before suddenly tasted much better."

Li's eyes lit up. Ah Nuan had indeed been frequently going to the kitchen these days, sometimes even getting herself covered in the smell of medicine. At first, she thought she was messing around with some medicinal herbs and was worried that something bad might happen, but now that Mu Qingyuan said this, she felt much more at ease.

The old lady's reaction was completely opposite to what Li had thought!

"What did you say? Medicinal cuisine? What have you been eating? Huh? You can't just take medicine like that? That's ridiculous!"

Li's body stiffened. The old lady was practically saying that Mu Xinnuan harbored malicious intentions and wanted to harm her half-brother in the mansion!

The old man's smiling face froze upon hearing the old lady's words, and he looked at her with considerable disapproval.

Mu Qingxuan frowned slightly. "Grandmother, it's not medicine, it's medicinal cuisine. I consulted the family physician before making it. And after it was made, my elder sister tasted it herself first. There won't be any problems."

The old lady immediately felt a little embarrassed, her face slightly flushed, and she said awkwardly, "Grandmother was just worried about your health. You are descendants of the Mu family, and in this generation, the eldest branch only has two male heirs. Grandmother was just worried that something might happen to you."

As he spoke, he didn't forget to give Li a disapproving look!

Li felt incredibly wronged. The old lady was becoming increasingly cunning; no matter what the matter, she always managed to connect it to the Mu family's offspring. Was she implying that she only had one son and one daughter? Or was she subtly suggesting that Li should actively help Mu Chang'an take a concubine?

The old master had no time to care about the old lady's thoughts, but he was quite satisfied with Mu Qingxuan's words.

I consulted the family physician and tasted it myself. This girl is indeed thoughtful and considerate, and a truly kind eldest daughter who cares deeply for her younger brothers. Not bad!

"I knew you two brothers looked like you'd gained a lot of weight lately. Turns out Ah Nuan's been secretly feeding you all by herself! Humph, I'll have to ask Ah Nuan later if she got any for me."

Mu Qingyuan chuckled, “Grandfather, my eldest sister said that she is still young and hasn’t learned much yet. She has only learned some methods to help my brother and me grow stronger. Once my brother and I stop being picky eaters and start eating properly, she will learn some recipes to prolong life. Then she can make them herself and never ask anyone else to do it.”

Mu Qingyuan's words really struck a chord with the old master! He laughed heartily, and the old lady beside him was also slightly moved, wondering if Anuan was also thinking of making her a bowl.

"Reporting to the old master and old lady, the manager of Anping Hall sent a servant to deliver a message, accompanied by a guard who is with the young lady."

"Hurry up and bring them over."