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

"Greetings to the old master and old lady, greetings to the madam, and greetings to the two young masters."

"Alright, are you an employee of Anping Hall?"

"Yes, sir. The young lady of the manor and our manager sent me on an errand. She said that the young lady was originally going to come back, but Ping An Tang just received some new medicinal herbs. There are a few herbs that the young lady has her eye on. She said that your manor's storeroom does not have them, and they are the best for making soup. So she is waiting in the back room of Ping An Tang right now. She said that as soon as we finish receiving the goods and put them in the storeroom, she will buy some of them first."

"Medicinal herbs? You mean Ah Nuan is waiting at your place to buy medicinal herbs?" the old man asked, his eyes wide.

"Yes, sir."

Upon hearing this, the old lady's eyes flashed. "Let me ask you, what kind of medicinal herbs is my Ah Nuan talking about?"

"Reporting to the old lady, we have several medicinal herbs, including red ginseng, peony flowers, and daphne odora. The eldest daughter of the household said that the red ginseng had run out and they hadn't bought any more. Fortunately, the shop has some top-quality medicinal herbs today, and this red ginseng is even better than that of other shops. The eldest daughter was delighted and said it would be perfect for the old master and old lady to use to nourish their bodies."

That wasn't what Li was thinking at all. "I'm asking you, it's not a solution for my daughter to keep waiting there. She has to come back for a meal eventually."

The old lady narrowed her eyes. "That's right. Since they are medicinal herbs, why not just have someone send some over later? Why bother waiting there yourself?"

"In reply to the old lady, the shopkeeper said the same thing. But the young lady said that all these medicinal herbs are to be used in dishes or tea. She is worried and wants to select them herself. Since we had nothing else to do, she sent me and a servant from the manor back to inform her first."

The old master then looked at the guards in his own mansion, whose story was exactly the same as that of the young shop assistant. The old master and Madam Li were both relieved.

They might not understand other things, but red ginseng was indeed something our family used to frequently use. Whether it was for stewing soup or brewing ginseng tea, it was always used; it was truly a good tonic for the elderly.

"My lords, please rest assured. Seeing the young lady's filial piety, the manager specially prepared lunch for her as well. It consists of six dishes and a soup. Although it is not as delicious as the food at your residence, it was ordered from the restaurant across from our Ping An Hall. There is no way he would cheat the young lady."

These words made the old lady blush slightly. The old man gave her a subtle glare before smiling and saying, "I know about the reputation of your Anping Hall. Alright, thank you for making this trip."

"No, no, it is my honor to serve you."

Madam Li understood immediately and gave a signal. The nanny next to her handed over some loose silver coins, saying, "Thank you for your hard work. These are a reward from the masters."

Mu Xin Nuan didn't return from Anping Hall for another hour. Since everyone in the Mu household knew she had gone to the pharmacy, she didn't bother to hide the smell of herbs on her.

Upon entering the manor, he instructed his men to send most of the medicinal herbs to the storeroom for safekeeping, while a small portion was taken directly to Yuexuan by Mu Qing. After giving Mu Hua a few more instructions, Mu Hua bypassed the servants and went to the Plum Garden.

"Miss, what are these things that look like sweet potatoes called? Are they also medicinal herbs?" Mu Qing asked curiously.

"This is called 'Wan Gen Tiao' (万根芕). It can be eaten directly after peeling, or it can be used in medicine or food. It's a good thing."

After Mu Xin Nuan finished speaking with a smile, she took off her cloak. Granny Yu had already handed her a cup of hot tea to warm her hands.

"Has Miss already paid her respects to Madam and the Old Madam?"

Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "Well, I just got back. My mother nagged me again. The old lady didn't say anything, but she seemed a little unhappy."

Rongyue pouted, "Miss doesn't know, but when you didn't come back for lunch, the old lady said a lot of nice things about you!"

Hearing Rong Yue deliberately emphasize the word "good," and seeing her somewhat resentful expression, he naturally understood why she was acting this way. He smiled without saying a word, finished his cup of hot tea in one gulp, and then instructed, "Go to the kitchen and get a skinned hen. Wash it, chop it into large pieces, blanch it in boiling water, and drain it. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks, and slice the ginger. Pour an appropriate amount of water into an earthenware pot, add the chicken pieces and ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for an hour. Add the sweet potatoes, bring to a boil again over high heat, then simmer over low heat for about fifteen minutes. Season with salt."

"What are you doing, Miss?"

"This soup was specially made for my grandfather and father. This sweet potato has the effects of clearing the liver and detoxifying, reducing internal heat and lowering blood pressure. It can significantly promote gastrointestinal motility, lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation. It can not only eliminate constipation, but also prevent and treat diarrhea. It is a nemesis of gastrointestinal diseases. These days, my grandfather's complexion has not been good. He has long had this problem of constipation. My father has also been showing some signs of internal heat recently because of his busy work at court. It will naturally be beneficial for them to have some soup."

Granny Yu smiled and said, "The eldest young lady is indeed extremely filial. No wonder the old master always speaks highly of you."

After giving her instructions, Mu Xin Nuan took a bath and changed her clothes before going to the west wing of her courtyard. Rong Yue and Granny Yu were there, preparing soup.

"It smells so good! Granny Yu's cooking is truly the best."

Mu Xin Nuan's words made Granny Yu very happy. "Miss, have you had lunch yet? I just cooked some chestnut porridge. Would you like a bowl?"

"Chestnut porridge?" Mu Xinnuan's eyes lit up. "Great! Now that you mention it, I'm actually starting to crave it."

Before long, the two brothers, Mu Qingxuan and Mu Qingyuan, appeared at Yuexuan. Granny Yu smiled and said, "I knew the two young masters would come, so I specially cooked extra."

Mu Xin Nuan ate one bowl, but the two brothers, Mu Qing Xuan and Mu Qing Yuan, each ate two bowls, which puzzled Mu Xin Nuan. "But you were picky about your food at lunch, so you didn't eat much?"

The two shook their heads, and Mu Qingyuan said proudly, "My elder sister doesn't know yet, but before coming here, I learned a set of boxing techniques from my brother!"

Mu Xin Nuan was slightly taken aback. Ah Xuan had actually taken the initiative to teach him boxing?

Mu Qingxuan lowered his head somewhat embarrassedly and whispered, "It's just a few moves, how could it be a set?"

The three chatted and laughed, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Before long, Mu Hua arrived.

As soon as Mu Xin Nuan saw her coming, she knew something must have happened at the Song family's place. She casually made up an excuse to send the two brothers away before asking, "What is it?"

"Miss, the Song family has made another move."

Mu Xin Nuan sneered, "This Song family member really hasn't given up her evil intentions. What? Still thinking about what?"

"I heard she took two fine gold hairpins, bribed the old woman guarding her, and sent a letter to her family," Mu Hua whispered.

"When?"

"Miss, I don't know the exact time, but I can confirm that it was sent out yesterday."

Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "That's fine. If she doesn't take any action, then if I want to make things difficult for the Song family, I won't have any excuse."

Mu Hua was startled. Was her young mistress going to make things difficult for the Song family? Who was her young mistress? She was just a ten-year-old child. How could she possibly make things difficult for them? But then she thought again. Although her young mistress was young, she was very tactful in her dealings with others. Wasn't that how things were handled in the Duke of Anguo's mansion?

"Then, Miss, what are your plans?"

Mu Xin Nuan thought for a moment, a smile playing on her lips, and walked to a pot of camellia. She saw that several flower buds had already sprouted on it, and thought that it would bloom in a few days.

"I've heard that Consort Song has always been fond of camellias and plum blossoms?"

"According to the information I have gathered, this is indeed the case. I heard that a few days ago, someone presented the Crown Prince with several high-quality camellias, two of which were given to that Zhaoxun. Although the Crown Prince visits her less often, the expenses he receives have only increased, far exceeding the allowance a Zhaoxun should receive."

Mu Xin smiled gently, “Camellia sasanqua has a beautiful shape and lush foliage, making it suitable for solitary or paired planting in courtyards and lawns; the lower-growing camellia sasanqua can be combined with other flowering shrubs to create flower beds and borders. Camellia sasanqua has a full figure, beautiful flowers, and abundant blooms, making it suitable for pruning. It can also be used as an evergreen hedge material, serving as a flowering hedge when in bloom and a green hedge after the flowers have fallen; it can also be placed in studies, halls, doorways, etc., adding elegance and charm. It’s truly a wonderful thing.”

Mu Hua was puzzled. The young lady had said so much about camellias, but she didn't know what her intention was.

"Go and have someone move these two camellia beads out. Remember to do it after nightfall, and be careful." Mu Xin Nuan whispered a few more words, and Mu Hua was utterly dumbfounded!

He glanced at her dazed expression and asked, "What's wrong? Did I scare you?"

"No, no!" Mu Hua quickly waved her hand. "But, Miss, isn't doing this a bit too risky?"

"Don't worry! I won't. I'm not as heartless as that Song woman. Murdering one's own offspring is a terrible sin. I'm only ten years old, how could I do such a vicious thing?"

Mu Hua looked at the young lady with a calm and indifferent gaze and a composed expression. Considering that the young lady was always kind-hearted, and that even when she took action at the Duke of Anguo's mansion, it was only to protect her own cousin, Mu Hua thought that the young lady would not really do anything to that Song Zhaoxun.

Mu Xin Nuan reached out and gently stroked the camellia buds a few more times. If she remembered correctly, His Highness the Great also liked camellias, right?

Sure enough, the next day, Mu Xin Nuan did not go out. She returned from the school early and went to pay her respects to Madam Li. Then she accompanied Madam Li to pay her respects to the old lady.

I had only been sitting in Rongyuan for less than a quarter of an hour when a servant announced that the master of the Song family had arrived.

Mu Xin Nuan remained expressionless, her eyes lowered, appearing utterly obedient. Li Shi, however, frowned slightly, clearly showing no liking for this patriarch of the Song family.

Upon hearing this, the old lady immediately sent someone to invite him in. This Master Song was naturally referring to Song Tao. Currently, his engagement to Xu Huilan was only formal, and the wedding preparations hadn't been completed yet; it would take at least a month or two before the ceremony could take place. Now, Xu Huilan's family knew that the old lady of the Mu family had made the decision, so they didn't dare say anything, only showing little interest in preparing the dowry.

"Greetings to my aunt and my cousin-in-law."

Li tilted her body slightly to the side, "Greetings, cousin."

Seeing Song Tao's anxious expression, the old lady thought it was about the marriage. Just as she was about to send Li back, she saw Song Tao winking at her. Could it be that there was something else going on?

"You came in such a hurry, is there something important?"

"Yes, Aunt. It's true. It's about my sister. As you know, Peici is now a Zhaoxun in the Crown Prince's residence. Although her rank isn't high, she's still a seventh-rank official, which means she's earned some recognition in the Eastern Palace. And now, what about her health?"

As Song Tao spoke, he deliberately glanced at Li Shi.

The old lady understood and smiled, "It's alright, we're all family, no need to be shy. I've also heard that Song Zhaoxun is pregnant now, about three months along, right?"

"Yes, Aunt. These past few days, she hasn't been able to eat, and for some reason, she hasn't been able to sleep well either. Just the other day, I sent someone to deliver a message to my nephew, saying that she misses her family and that she has already received permission from the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess to send someone to visit her. Maybe that will alleviate her symptoms."

If Li still doesn't understand after hearing this, then she has lived in vain all these years!

“That’s true. Pregnancy is the hardest time for a woman. How can you men understand? Peici is heavily pregnant now. If she doesn’t eat well and doesn’t sleep well, what if it harms the imperial heir?” The old lady’s brows were furrowed into a knot.

Song Tao nodded hurriedly and said, "That's right! Originally, I knew that my sister had done some outrageous things in the manor. But now that the Crown Prince has given an order, I dare not disobey. That's why I thought it over for a day and mustered up the courage to come over."

Mu Xin Nuan listened without showing it on her face, but inwardly she sneered repeatedly! What a fine excuse for not daring to disobey! What a fine order from the Crown Prince's palace! To put it bluntly, isn't it just about getting her mother's approval to release Song Shi?

Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her mother and saw that her expression was slightly displeased, but she still managed a smile.

"Grandmother, does Lord Song mean to invite you to the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace?" Mu Xin Nuan asked, feigning innocence.

The group was taken aback by these words, while the old lady chuckled somewhat awkwardly, "Why does Anuan ask such a question?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan tilted her head slightly, clearly resembling a small child!

"Isn't that so? This Lady Song is currently under house arrest and has already been demoted to a lowly concubine by Father. Are you suggesting she go to the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace? If she really goes, what status will she have there? Aren't you afraid of offending that Lady Song Zhaoxun?"

What seemed like innocent words actually shocked everyone who heard them!

Song Tao's expression was somewhat unpleasant. "This must be Anuan, right? It's been years since I last saw her, and she's grown so tall! I've never seen you before when I came to visit my aunt. I never imagined that relatives would become so distant."