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

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, after the younger generation gathered to exchange New Year's greetings, everyone naturally received red envelopes of varying sizes. Among them, Mu Xin Nuan received the most!

Mu Xinyao, on the other hand, looked delighted, seemingly genuinely happy that her sister was receiving so much affection.

"Tingting, I'm only a month older than you, but you still have to call me cousin. You see, I'm very popular in the household. Generally speaking, anyone I protect will have a very good life."

Liu Tingting, having never lived in such a grand and luxurious household, seemed oblivious to the implications and sarcasm in Mu Xinyao's words. Instead, she genuinely smiled and said, "My older cousin is such a kind person. Not only is she beautiful, but she's also incredibly kind-hearted. No wonder so many people like her."

Mu Xinyao smiled and agreed, but Liu Tingting didn't see the disdain in her eyes.

After playing with everyone for a while, Mu Xin Nuan said she was tired. After all, everyone had stayed up late the night before to celebrate the New Year, and they all got up before dawn to pay their respects to the elders. Now that Mu Xin Nuan said she was tired, the others also felt a bit tired and went back to their courtyards.

Mu Xin Nuan instructed Mu Qing and the others to lock the courtyard gate, saying that she wanted to take a short rest and did not want to be disturbed. She also asked Granny Yu to go to the side room to help her brew medicine.

Mu Xin Nuan busied herself with this for nearly two hours. Yu Mama wanted to remind the young lady to eat several times, but when she saw the young lady's focused expression, the words stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them.

Finally, Mu Xin Nuan waited until the medicine was made before she slightly twitched the corners of her lips.

Seeing that she had finally straightened up, Granny Yu advised, "Miss, it's time for lunch. It's already past 1 PM."

Reminded by her, Mu Xin Nuan realized she was a little hungry. She ordered someone to prepare lunch and called Mu Qing to her side.

Without her saying anything more, Mu Qing simply handed over the small bottle in her hand, and Mu Qing understood her mistress's meaning. She nodded and left the courtyard.

After Mu Xin Nuan finished her lunch, Mu Qing returned.

"how?"

“Miss, this medicine was very potent, and it took effect very quickly! Madam Song had only taken the medicine for about half a cup of tea's time when she was already writhing in pain. By the time I returned, most of the effects of the medicine had worn off.”

Mu Xin Nuan nodded, "Excellent! It seems that without the Song family, it would have been quite troublesome for me to develop this kind of poison. Since the Song family has contributed to this matter, they should be rewarded."

Mu Xin Nuan smiled faintly, her face as gentle and warm as the sunshine, "Granny Yu."

"Miss, the servant is here."

"Go and instruct the kitchen to send some dishes to Madam Song at Plum Garden. Remember to make sure it's a balanced meal of meat and vegetables. Today is the first day of the month, so send six dishes and a soup; it's an auspicious number. Make sure the kitchen prepares them well and doesn't try to fob me off with leftovers. Who knows, I might actually go to Plum Garden myself."

Granny Yu was taken aback. "Miss, what's wrong?"

“Go ahead! When you say it, you can hint that it’s your mother’s wish.”

"Yes, this servant understands." Granny Yu nodded. It was the end of the year, and even if Song Shi made a big mistake, she was still a member of the Mu family. Even if she was just a maid, her diet would be different from usual, let alone Song Shi, who had borne a child for the master.

Since Madam spared Song's expulsion from the manor out of respect for the Old Madam, why doesn't Madam go all the way and be a good person? Everyone in the manor is watching; at least Madam hasn't mistreated her.

While Granny Yu went out to make arrangements, Mu Xin Nuan seemed to be truly exhausted. She slumped onto the couch in the outer room and immediately began to doze off.

As evening approached, just as the family was about to sit down for dinner, they heard a commotion outside. Everyone was startled, especially Mu Chang'an, who immediately recognized that it was someone from the palace.

The visitor was from the Imperial Household Department. He first greeted them and exchanged pleasantries. Then, Mu Chang'an had an incense table prepared. It turned out that he had brought an imperial decree.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The eldest daughter of the Mu family is of exceptional virtue and filial piety. Minister Mu and his wife have excelled in raising their daughter, which greatly pleases the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. We hereby bestow upon Mu Xin Nuan two boxes of golden bird's nest and two boxes of top-quality blood bird's nest. We also grant her one bushel of pearls. Mu Li is hereby promoted to the rank of Lady of the Third Rank for her exemplary upbringing of her daughter. This is the imperial decree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

Everyone was naturally overjoyed. Madam Li busied herself giving the imperial messenger a heavy purse as a reward and sending him away. Now the Mu residence was truly bustling with activity!

The old lady and Mu Xinyao were both unwilling!

Mu Xinyao thought to herself, "We're both daughters of the Mu family, but what merit does Mu Xinnuan have to receive such high praise from the Emperor?" Then she thought again, "It's just because she's born of the legitimate wife! If I were also born of the legitimate wife, then I would definitely be the one receiving the Emperor's reward now!"

Meanwhile, the old lady was filled with resentment, wishing she could gouge out Li's smiling face with her eyes! Why was it that, even though they were both ladies of the Mu family, Li was promoted by the Emperor, while she, Mu Chang'an's mother, was not mentioned at all?

Old Master Mu and Mu Chang'an understood perfectly well that although the Emperor had not issued any further decree, and although the decree did not mention the old lady at all, it was tantamount to slapping the old lady in the face in public!

Mu Chang'an was promoted, his wife Li was promoted in rank, and his daughter was also praised and rewarded by the emperor. But the old lady didn't mention it at all. Isn't that enough to show the emperor's attitude?

Moreover, the imperial edict mentions the Empress Dowager, so it's highly likely that this was her intention.

The Emperor has always ruled the empire with filial piety in mind, yet now he has openly ignored the Old Madam, revealing his deep dislike for her. Mu Chang'an and the others were all aware of this, but remained silent.

In any case, this imperial edict is a joyous occasion for the Mu family!

Mu Xin Nuan received a bushel of pearls, but she wasn't too happy. Instead, she stared at the pearls in a daze.

"What's wrong, Anuan? You're unhappy because you just received a reward from the Emperor?" The old lady had finally found an opportunity to vent her dissatisfaction, so how could she give it up?

As expected, the old lady's words drew everyone's attention to Mu Xin Nuan.

Mu Xin Nuan was slightly stunned, then came to her senses. Her expression seemed unpleasant, but she turned to look at Mu Chang An.

"Father, I was just wondering how many taels of silver this pearl is worth?"

Upon hearing this, the old lady scoffed coldly, her sharp eyes revealing a hint of disdain. "Insolence! You silly girl, this is the Emperor's reward; how can it be measured in silver?"