The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

The Yan family invited almost every prominent figure in the capital to this funeral.

The news of Princess Lanyue and Lord Yan's divorce has caused quite a stir.

It didn't seem like a funeral for Prince Yan; it was more like a divorce banquet between Princess Lanyue and Lord Yan.

Musiliao followed quietly behind the Duchess, completely ignoring her presence and not uttering a single word.

Xiao Yuxi held the Duchess's hand and followed obediently beside her aunt.

Only after everyone was seated did the ladies gradually come over.

Musiliao's eyes narrowed sharply when she saw Ning Xiaohe following behind Madam Ning.

Her lips clearly said, "Come to the door."

Musiliao felt a chill in her heart.

It's really her.

Musiliao watched as the Duchess chatted and laughed with the other ladies, and slowly and quietly left the table when no one was looking.

Ning Xiaohe looked at her with a smile, "Third Sister Mu, shall we find a secluded place?"

Ning Xiaohe was wearing a light-colored dress this time, but her hair was braided in a playful way, and she spoke like an innocent child who knew nothing.

Mu Siliao felt a chill in her heart. She pursed her lips and followed Ning Xiaohe until they reached a secluded rockery before stopping.

Ning Xiaohe turned around with a smile, like a little devil, and gently opened her lips, "Third sister of the Mu family, tell me, who killed Prince Yan?"

Seeing that Mu Siliao was unwilling to speak, she didn't mind at all and slowly moved closer to her, "There's something interesting I want to tell you, Third Sister Mu. The other day I went to my brother's bedroom and saw a note on his bed. Do you know what it said?"

"You took it?" Musiliao stared at him with wide eyes, her heart skipping a beat.

"Hmm..." Ning Xiaohe tilted her head in confusion, looking quite innocent, "Someone put a hidden weapon on my brother's bed. Shouldn't I, as his younger sister, help clean it up? What do you think, Third Sister Mu?"

"Why isn't Third Sister Mu saying anything? This is so boring. I had someone deliver that note to Prince Yan at Qingyan Tower. So tell me, who was responsible for Prince Yan's accident that day?"

Musiliao's eyes gradually turned cold as she stared intently at her.

We've already killed two people, so one more won't make a difference.

Mu Siliao's eyes were terrifying, and Ning Xiaohe's expression also turned cold. "Does Third Sister Mu intend to kill me while we're at it? Do you think I would call you here unprepared?"

"Just tell me what you want to do."

"Third Sister Mu, I want to make a promise to you. You are not allowed to come near my brother again. I know what you want to do. I climbed up from the bottom bit by bit. The Ning family can only marry the eldest daughter, never you." Ning Xiaohe looked at her quietly, waiting for her to speak.

She had slowly climbed her way up from the bottom, from a peasant girl to the adopted daughter of the Ning family. She knew perfectly well that the Ning family valued her not for herself, but for her so-called "destiny," believing she could bring them good fortune. Since that was the case, she decided to go with the flow and try to make this prophecy a reality.

The Ning family is indeed at the height of its power. Logically, the best path for them would be to marry a legitimate daughter from a prominent family of equal standing to solidify their position. Just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, a brazen and arrogant illegitimate daughter arrived, daring to seduce her brother! Her status is even lower than that of a concubine's daughter!

How is this possible?

Musiliao sneered and looked up at her. "If I agree to your request, will you keep this matter completely a secret?"

"Don't worry, I don't really want Mother to know about this. Third Sister Mu, as long as you behave, I naturally won't let anyone know."

When Xiao Yuxi saw Yan Shanshan, she ran over to her with her little parrot like a butterfly.

“Look, Sister Shanshan, it can talk.” Xiao Yuxi held up the little parrot and handed it to Yan Shanshan.

"Oh my goodness, it's been so long since we've seen you, VIP! Would you like some pearl powder today?" The little parrot circled around Yan Shanshan once, then landed on Xiao Yuxi's hand.

Yan Shanshan was one of the higher-spending customers at his store.

"You bought the parrot from the shop? Weren't we not selling it?" Yan Shanshan asked, somewhat surprised.

“He is my Bubu! A gift from Third Brother to Xixi!” Little Yuxi looked at her and suddenly fell silent.

Yan Shanshan's eyes were red, clearly indicating that she had been crying recently.

"Sister Shanshan, are you crying?" Xiao Yuxi obediently grabbed her hand.

"I... Daddy wants to divorce Mommy..." Yan Shanshan muttered softly, wiping away the tears that kept seeping from the corners of her eyes. Her little mouth was pouting, and her face was full of grievances.

Yan Shanshan had always been accustomed to presenting herself with arrogance, but at this moment, facing her mother's sudden coldness and the impending family upheaval, she was filled with fear and unease. She was especially afraid of being abandoned by her mother and only wanted to stay by her side.

In the capital, divorce is uncommon, and children are usually left to be raised by their fathers. However, since Yan Shanshan was born, she has only met her father a handful of times at court banquets. She has hardly ever seen him in the Yan family mansion, except for the continuous emergence of one or two illegitimate sons and daughters.

Despite the outside world saying that her mother is fierce and a shrew, in Yan Shanshan's eyes, her mother is the best and most loving person in the world, and her mother will give her everything she wants.

"I...I don't want to leave my mother..." Yan Shanshan said, her voice trembling and clearly on the verge of tears.

She hugged the petite Xiao Yuxi tightly, rested her head gently on her shoulder, and began to cry silently. As her sobs grew louder, Yan Shanshan's shoulders began to tremble uncontrollably.

Xiao Yuxi was stunned by this scene and didn't know what to do for a moment. She could only stand there dumbfounded. After a long while, she carefully reached out and gently patted Yan Shanshan's back, trying to comfort her, "Don't cry, Shanshan."

Xiao Yuxi's words of comfort sounded a bit stiff, but Yan Shanshan clearly appreciated them.

"Do you think if I tell my mother that I want to stay by her side, she would be willing to... take me away?" Yan Shanshan gently wiped away her tears, her mood low.

"Yes, it will!" Xiao Yuxi said confidently, her eyes sparkling. "Because all mothers love their children, and Sister Shanshan's mother must love Sister Shanshan very much!"

Yan Shanshan calmed down, holding Xiao Yuxi's soft little hand tightly, feeling much more relaxed. Her mother was so good to her, she must love her very much, and she would definitely keep her by her side.