As expected, Lady Li was invited by Song Zhaoxun. She was just a minor Zhaoxun, so naturally she couldn't live in a palace. According to the rules, she should have lived with the three of them. Moreover, since she was just a Zhaoxun, she had no right to become the head of a courtyard.

However, considering that she was pregnant, the Crown Princess still had a small courtyard prepared for her. Although it was called a small courtyard, it was indeed not very big, and it was far inferior to the Jin Courtyard where Li Shi lived!

"Mother!" Mu Xin Nuan hurriedly ran a few steps before panting, "Mother, I've been looking for you for ages."

"This must be the eldest daughter of the Mu family, right? I've heard of her for a long time."

Mu Xin Nuan glanced at the little palace maid; the sarcasm in her words was all too obvious!

Interesting! Mu Xin Nuan looked at him with a smile, "What this young eunuch said is quite interesting. Could it be that this cousin-in-law is constantly talking about me in this East Palace?"

The young eunuch's face stiffened slightly upon hearing this. If this was true, wouldn't it mean that Consort Song was thinking of her every day in the palace? On the surface, they were relatives, but in reality, who didn't know what their relationship was like?

But if he didn't respond, wouldn't he be contradicting himself? How could he, a mere young girl, have heard of her great reputation while he remained secluded in the inner palace?

However, which of those who work in the palace is an idiot?

"A few days ago, I heard that Miss Mu and her brothers and sisters personally crafted a set of furniture for Old Madam Li, which must have made many people envious. And just a few days ago, even our Crown Prince personally crafted some utensils for the Crown Prince."

"His Highness the Grandson has always been filial. Even if it weren't for such a trivial matter as ours, he would certainly have done the same. Don't you think so?"

You little brat, trying to intimidate me with the Prince of Changsun? Don't you even know your own status? Your master is only a seventh-rank Zhaoxun, yet you dare to be so presumptuous in front of Mother!

“What the young lady says is true. His Highness the Great is naturally extremely filial.”

The young eunuch was now sweating profusely. This Miss Mu was no easy person to deal with. Well, the more he said, the more mistakes he would make. It was best to say nothing.

"Please come in, Madam Mu. The young master has been waiting for you for a long time."

Mu Xin Nuan pretended not to understand the little eunuch's signal, took Li Shi's arm, and followed her inside.

Now that Song Zhaoxun is pregnant with the emperor's child, she has become increasingly arrogant. In just three months, she has already started to act haughtily.

The Crown Princess, mindful of Song Peici's hardships during her pregnancy, exempted her from the morning and evening greetings and sent her numerous tonics daily. The Crown Princess wasn't foolish; everything had naturally been approved by the imperial physicians. Although Song Peici was somewhat spoiled, she didn't dare raise her head in front of the Crown Princess!

Of course, I heard all of this from Duanmu Jing when we were chatting before. Who else would dare to gossip in front of a stranger?

"Reporting to Your Highness, Madam Mu and Miss Mu have arrived."

Mu Xin Nuan and Madam Mu were led into the main room. Before long, they heard the sound of the curtains rustling. They saw that Song Zhao Xun was being helped by two palace maids, slowly making his way into the main room.

It took Song Peici a full half-cup of tea time just to move from the inner room to the main seat in the main room. She was really careful!

Mu Xin Nuan remained silent, only looking down at the sachet on her mother's body. Her slightly sharp gaze swept over it lightly before she gently looked away, lowering her head to play with an extremely delicate little pouch in her hand.

After Song Peici sat down, she forced herself to sit up straight, put on airs, and said in a high-pitched voice, "Is Madam Mu here? Someone, quickly bring tea."

Mu Xinnuan raised an eyebrow. Now she's Mrs. Mu again? Wasn't she supposed to be a relative from her maternal family? It seems Song Peici really is a bit dim-witted; she couldn't resist making a scene right after meeting her!

Upon hearing her address her in this way, Mu Xin Nuan smiled and curtsied to her, "Greetings to Song Zhao Xun. Mother, Song Zhao Xun is now pregnant, so please don't take it personally. She didn't mean to not greet you."

Li listened calmly, but her eyes held a smile. "Anuan is right. Mother is not such a rigid person! Since Song Zhaoxun is pregnant, let's skip the formalities if possible."

Upon hearing this, Song Peici was furious!

She had originally intended to be a little haughty, but unexpectedly, she was humiliated by that little girl the moment they met! Just as she was about to lash out, the nanny beside her quickly reached out and pressed her down, whispering, "Please don't be hasty, Your Highness. You are pregnant now. Right now, nothing is more important than your offspring. Besides, Madam Mu is a fourth-rank noblewoman; according to etiquette, it was indeed you who was impolite first."

Song Peici was taken aback, clearly having forgotten about this!

She had always thought that although she was only a seventh-rank Zhaoxun, she was still a member of the Crown Prince's inner circle. Now, after being reminded by the nanny, she had no choice but to swallow her anger and plan for the future.

Song Peizi forced a smile. "Thank you for not blaming me, cousin-in-law."

Tsk tsk, now she's called my cousin's wife again! How shameless!

Mu Xin Nuan remained silent, standing beside Li Shi with a faint smile. Her eyes were clear and innocent, as transparent as a clear spring, leaving no room for any other thoughts.

But it was precisely that look in her eyes that made Song Peici feel a little uneasy!

The two chatted idly, and Mu Xin Nuan could tell that she wasn't really looking for her mother to reminisce; she was clearly just deliberately stalling for time! Her mother had already changed the teacups twice, but she didn't seem inclined to let them leave. Moreover, she kept glancing at the hourglass. If Li Shi couldn't see through such an obvious attitude, she would truly be too stupid.

Although Li didn't know what tricks she was up to, she knew that this was a dangerous place and she shouldn't stay any longer, so she got up to say goodbye and grabbed Anuan to leave.

Upon seeing this, Song Peici became anxious. She quickly signaled for someone to stop the two women, and then they argued and said some useless things. Li was getting impatient and was about to force her way out when Song Peici exclaimed in surprise!

When Li Shi and Mu Xin Nuan turned around to look at her, they saw her holding her stomach, looking at them and her daughter with a pained expression!

Song Peici's face paled slightly, which puzzled Mu Xinnuan. Could it be that she was really going to use her unborn child as a pretext just to frame her and her mother? That would be too cruel.

But looking at her expression, she was in great pain, and it didn't seem like she was faking it. Could it be that she was really feeling unwell?

When Mu Xin Nuan finally caught a glimpse of a smile in Song Pei Ci's eyes, she instantly realized that this was all an act!

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