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

Xiao Yuxi cautiously peeked out, glancing furtively at her third sister. Only after seeing her third sister beckon to her did she reluctantly move forward, her big eyes filled with curiosity as she stared at the wedding dress in her third sister's hands.

She had never witnessed a wedding ceremony. The most common scene in her memory was someone from the village bringing over a basin of flour, and then the girl could move into the groom's house that night. In Xiao Yuxi's simple understanding, getting married was nothing more than changing where you sleep, and there was nothing special about it.

However, all the married women seemed melancholy. Xiao Yuxi could probably guess that they were worried about going hungry.

But even the third sister is like this now. Does that mean that the third sister will not have enough to eat after marrying into the Ning family?

Musiliao gazed at the exquisitely dressed and adorable Xiaoyuxi in front of her and said softly with a smile, "Princess, please don't peek out the door later."

Xiao Yuxi looked confused and blinked her big, puzzled eyes, asking, "Why?"

His gaze involuntarily fell on the wedding dress in Musiliao's hands, while the latter gently shook her head.

Her only role for the Ning family now is to maintain their relationship with the Mu family. If they mistakenly believe that she is related to the Mu family's cousin who is favored by the Empress Dowager, they might use her to do things she doesn't want to do.

She didn't believe that the Ning family would necessarily be extremely grateful to the Mu family after Mu Yunnan promoted her.

Human greed often grows gradually with the indulgence of others.

She shouldn't have stepped out of that door that day.

"If the princess wishes to come, she should sit in a chair at a distance and watch. She must not follow them outside the courtyard, lest those clumsy people accidentally injure her."

Xiao Yuxi nodded slightly, looking confused, and obediently gazed at her.

After a long while, she looked at Musiliao with some concern and asked softly, "Third sister, are you not happy?"

Musiliao lowered her eyes, gazing into Xiaoyuxi's innocent eyes, smiled slightly, and replied softly, "I thought no one would notice."

"You asked me at the time if I would feel regret."

"My answer now is yes." Musiliao's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, as if a gentle breeze could blow it away and make it disappear into the air in an instant.

Xiao Yuxi didn't hear what she said at all, and quickly grabbed her hand, "Third sister, don't be sad, blow on it and all your troubles will float away!"

"Only happiness and joy remain!"

Xiao Yuxi blew the wind around her forcefully.

Musiliao was captivated by her cuteness and smiled as she put her arm around her. "Then I'll blow on it too, and the princess's troubles will disappear. The princess will surely have a peaceful and smooth life."

"Don't worry, Third Sister, there won't be so much sadness." Xiao Yuxi's eyes sparkled, as if starlight had flashed across them.

Musiliao smiled and nodded, then remained silent, staring at her blankly as she pondered the future.

Her only way out is to have a paternity test done between the child she gives birth to and General Ning, preferably a boy, the eldest son of the Ning family.

This way, she can live a peaceful and stable life with her child in her later years.

She had completely given up on General Ning and no longer harbored any illusions.

She once thought that General Ning, who had never taken a concubine and had worked his way up from the bottom of society, would certainly not mistreat women.

However, this time he married two wives at once, and her image of him instantly collapsed.

Now, all she hopes to do is live a peaceful and stable life.

When Musiliao stepped out of the room in her gorgeous wedding dress, she gently lifted a corner of her veil and looked back at her aunt standing behind her.

Since she found out she was pregnant, her aunt hadn't visited her again. She knew her actions were harming her aunt's interests.

This was the first time she had met her aunt since she discovered she was pregnant.

The aunt's face was pale, and she had lost a lot of weight. She realized that she had become a burden; perhaps her aunt would have been better off in the Mu family without her?

Thinking of this, Musiliao silently lowered her veil and, with the help of others, boarded the bridal sedan chair. She clutched an apple tightly in her hand.

Ironically, Ning Zhi didn't come to greet her; instead, he went to his wife's side. She couldn't help but find it somewhat ridiculous.

The ideal man she imagined was not her ideal man.

The Ning family wasn't far from the Mu family, but when they arrived at the gate, there was a great commotion, extremely noisy.

But no one came to help her up.

Is this a show of force being put on her right at the door?

Musiliao wanted to lift her veil to see what was going on, but she resisted the urge and just held onto the apple tightly.

It's alright, Mu Siliao. You're a member of the Mu family. The Ning family wouldn't dare to come up and give the Mu family a hard time.

“Princess Lanyue! Marriage is all about choosing an auspicious day…” The matchmaker carefully stepped forward to persuade Princess Lanyue, who was riding a horse and for some reason blocking their sedan chair.

Princess Lanyue had been observing a vegetarian diet and chanting Buddhist scriptures for over a month, and her appearance had become much gentler than before. However, everyone else had heard of Princess Lanyue's formidable reputation, and no one dared to provoke her easily. They could only politely and kindly persuade her to leave as soon as possible.

However, Princess Lanyue merely raised her eyes, staring coldly at the matchmaker, her tone extremely unfriendly, "Who do you think you are, daring to speak to me like that? Go and bring out your Ning family's lady and that incompetent Ning Zhi! If you're any later, Ning Zhi won't be able to continue holding that lousy official position!"

Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper was terrified and immediately ran into the courtyard.

At that moment, Princess Lanyue was blocking the main gate. Guests coming and going stopped to watch the spectacle.

Upon hearing the news, Ning Zhi, dressed in her wedding attire, rushed out of the courtyard. Even Ning's mother, who was entertaining guests, hurried over to see what had happened.

"So the groom was hiding inside the house? Why didn't he come out to greet his beautiful bride?" Princess Lanyue's lips curled up slightly as she looked at the man before her with a half-smile, her eyes filled with disdain and mockery, even a hint of indifference.

Seeing this, Ning's mother quickly explained, "Princess, you are unaware that my husband Ning Zhi has married two wives today, and the one in front of you is only a concubine. According to the rules, she should enter the mansion through the side gate."

Upon hearing this, Princess Lanyue's expression darkened further. She stared coldly at Ning's mother and said in a stiff tone, "Did I give you permission to speak?"