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

Mu Xinyao, being a concubine's daughter herself, naturally saw through her thoughts. However, even if she could become a secondary consort, it would be two years from now! After all, Li Wanqing was only thirteen years old, the same age as Li Wanyue. It was not a good thing for her to be so arrogant now!

However, Mu Xinyao didn't care about that. She came to the Li residence today not simply to curry favor with Li Wanqing!

"Second cousin, it's not that I don't believe in your beauty and charm, but look," Mu Xinyao said, glancing over there, "my older sister is always so scheming! With her guiding you, it's unlikely you'll be able to surpass my eldest cousin."

Only then did Li Wanqing notice that Mu Xinnuan was talking to Li Wanyue. Sure enough, a moment later, Li Wanyue's face lit up with a smile.

Seeing the three of them chatting happily, Li Wanqing felt a surge of anger. She thought of her status as an illegitimate daughter, and how she was already disliked by her grandparents in the mansion. Now that she had finally gained the favor of the Crown Princess, she was afraid that Mu Xinnuan would ruin it all.

Li Wanqing looked at Mu Xinnuan's resentful expression, which made Mu Xinyao extremely happy!

At lunchtime, the women ate in the backyard, but even so, two tables were still set up so that everyone could sit down.

Xu, the second wife of the Li family, only brought the children back because it was the New Year holiday. Her husband, Li Yan, however, remained stationed at the border and could not return.

"It's been so long since I've seen Ah Nuan. She's grown into such a beautiful young woman. If she stays a few more years, I'm afraid no one in the capital will be able to match her!" Madam Xu said with a smile.

"Second sister-in-law, please don't say that about her. This child is quite mischievous! But she is very sensible, and lately she has been helping me manage the household."

"Oh?" Even Liu, the eldest daughter-in-law, was somewhat surprised. "Anuan is only ten years old, and she's already helping you manage the household?"

"I've been too busy lately, so having her help manage the household was my father-in-law's idea, and my husband doesn't object either. So, I'm teaching her for now."

Madam Li smiled and said, "Anuan is a blessed girl, and she is also sensible and well-mannered. I think she is even more intelligent than you were when you were a child."

Madam Li smiled faintly, "Knowing that Mother loves her, there's no need to belittle her here, is there?"

One sentence was enough to elicit laughter from the room.

Li Wanqing was sitting next to Li Wanhua. She blinked lightly, snorted coldly, glanced at the little girl not far away, and then suddenly became colder. The little girl quickly lowered her head. Before long, lunch was almost over, and they started serving soup.

"oops!"

The Li family looked towards the children's table. "What's wrong?"

"It's alright, it's alright. The little maid was careless and got my cousin's clothes dirty. Mother, I'll take my cousin out to change. Anyway, she's almost worn out." Li Wanyue quickly said.

Li Wanqing also stood up. "This place is closest to my courtyard. If my cousin doesn't mind, you can change in my courtyard. It's cold now, so don't get cold."

Li simply frowned, saying nothing. Liu nodded to Li Wanyue, "Go change quickly, don't catch a cold."

The three walked out together. Mu Xinyao glanced at them with some concern, opened her mouth as if to speak, but then seemed to realize it was inappropriate and said nothing, simply lowering her head to continue drinking her tea. To the others, this seemed to be simply her genuine concern for Mu Xinnuan.

Mu Xin Nuan was led to Li Wan Qing's courtyard, and Mu Qing also took clothes from the carriage to change. Just as they were about to get up to take their leave, Li Wan Qing said, "Since you've come, cousin, why don't you sit for a while? I just finished a new painting a few days ago, but unfortunately, I feel like there's something not quite right about it. So, I'd like to ask you for some pointers. Would that be convenient?"

Although Mu Xin Nuan disliked Li Wan Qing and even more so the term "cousin," she was still her uncle's daughter, and shared his blood. So she nodded, "Cousin, you're too kind. My calligraphy and paintings are far inferior to yours. However, I can take a look. I wouldn't dare offer guidance, but I might learn something from your paintings."

Although Li Wanyue found it somewhat strange, she didn't think much of it. This half-sister was always well-mannered and respectful in the household, and her mother treated her quite well. Although she had occasionally shown off recently, they were just children, and there was nothing wrong with them showing off a little. Besides, considering that so many people had heard them arrive today, she figured nothing bad would happen.

The three of them entered the east side room together. Mu Xin Nuan was quite surprised by the arrangement of this illegitimate daughter's courtyard. In her previous life, she did not have much interaction with her. Today, it seems that she is a good person. Otherwise, she would not have such good living conditions.

"Second cousin's courtyard is quite nice," Mu Xinnuan sincerely praised.

Li Wanqing simply smiled and remained silent.

After she slowly unfurled a scroll, Mu Xin Nuan was suddenly stunned. This painting?

Mu Xin Nuan was terrified, even the fingertips inside her sleeve trembled slightly, but she didn't show it on her face. She just pursed her lips tightly and forced herself to suppress the doubts and surprise in her heart.

"Did my second cousin make this?"

Li Wanqing smiled slightly, "What do you think, cousin? Right now, this is missing a line of poetry. Today, I wonder if you would be willing to write one on it? It's a pity that I am not very talented, otherwise, I wouldn't have troubled you."

Mu Xin Nuan glanced at her with clear eyes, while Li Wan Yue nodded in praise, "This painting is indeed excellent! Spring flowers and autumn moon, breathtakingly beautiful! Sister, you have excellent painting skills."

Mu Xin Nuan suddenly realized something and secretly cursed in her heart. She originally thought that Li Wan Qing's target would be her, but she didn't expect that she would want to scheme against her older cousin.

"Big Cousin, this painting needs to be appreciated carefully. A painting that catches the eye at first glance may not necessarily be a masterpiece. On the contrary, it is those paintings that seem ordinary at first glance, but are endlessly fascinating upon closer inspection, that are the ones that will be passed down through the ages."

Li Wanqing was slightly taken aback, but she did not show any displeasure on her face. In this way, Mu Xinnuan became even more certain that this painting was indeed the "Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon" painting that she had seen in the study of that scumbag Jin Hui in her previous life.

In my past life, I had never discovered any connection between Li Wanqing and Jin Hui. Why is it that today? Could it be that because of my rebirth, many things have changed?

"My cousin is right. It's just a humble piece I made in my spare time. Do you think it's acceptable, sister?"

Li Wanyue, unaware of Mu Xinnuan's implication, nodded and said, "Your painting is indeed quite good, little sister."

"Now that you mention it, sister, I do remember. Of the three of us, you have the best calligraphy. Why don't you compose a poem on this? Then, during the New Year's festival, we can hang it in the backyard and admire it when we sisters play together. What do you think, sister?"