The Return of the Seventh Young Lady-Chapter 107 - 106

Chapter 106

Mu Qingxuan agreed with her, recalling her own humiliating past life which had, at times, been quite similar to Mu Jie’s. As memories of her previous life resurfaced, Mu Qingxuan couldn’t help but feel empathy. This was why she had instructed Xiao Chun to bring money from the room to give to Mu Jie earlier.

Considered it as a way of repaying her for bringing the news...

Mu Yingying, having praised Mu Jie for a while, set the matter aside and turned her thoughts to the warning Mu Jie had given. "From what Mu Jie said, it seems that Father has likely sold his daughter for wealth."

Her voice was noticeably cold, and her once bright eyes now gleamed icily. Although she had already known their father would do such a thing, facing the reality still ignited her anger. In their past life, everything her sister had suffered was due to their father, who valued honor, reputation, and wealth over his own children.

And this life was no different. He was willing to hand over his daughter to others for money. What a superb father!

But this time, there was no way she would let anyone harm her sister again, not even in a dream!

"If he wants Eldest Sister to go, does she have to obey?"

Mu Yingying smirked with a scoff. "Hmph! Father is dreaming too sweetly."

In other families, their descendants might follow the head of the household’s orders obediently, but this wouldn’t apply to the three siblings. Since they had chosen to separate the household, it meant the Mu family no longer had the right to command them as they did before.

"If Father sends someone, we’ll just agree to their face. Whether we go or not is another matter entirely..."

Her big, round eyes sparkled with a mischievous gleam, and a sly smile appeared on her lips. This wasn’t a significant problem that could bother her. Their father invited Eldest Sister to go, hoping to strengthen ties with Shin Wang. If Eldest Sister didn’t go, the father’s and their enemies’ plans would undoubtedly fall apart.

"No...We must go."

When Mu Yingying heard her sister say this, she quickly turned to look at Mu Qingxuan, a mixture of surprise and suspicion flashed in her eyes.

"Sister?"

"Didn’t we plan to create substance to give rise to rumors previously? Going this time would create another piece of evidence to make our plan more complete," Mu Qingxuan explained her thoughts.

"It’s true that doing this would make the rumors seem more credible. However, if you’re uncomfortable facing our enemy, there’s no need for you to get involved. There are many other ways to create evidence,"

Mu Yingying said, disagreeing. She knew how deeply her sister’s wounds from their enemies ran. She couldn’t bring herself to let her sister face their enemies alone...She couldn’t rest assured.

Mu Yingying understood Mu Qingxuan’s thoughts. Meeting Shin Wang this time would be a great opportunity to create evidence to support their rumor strategy. When they spread the rumor about the relationship between the Mu family and Shin Wang, it would be hard to refute the evidence of their meeting.

However, if this evidence came at the cost of her sister’s discomfort, she couldn’t support it.

Mu Qingxuan, seemingly guessing her sister’s thoughts and seeing the concern in her eyes, felt her heart soften. She reached out to gently hold Mu Yingying’s hand and spoke softly, "Ying’er, I know you’re worried about me, but I also want to be useful."

"During these times, you and Eldest Brother have been planning to deal with our enemies and managing various matters without rest, allowing us to have this peaceful life. But as your elder sister, I could only watch. It doesn’t sit well with me."

"Who says you’re useless? Last time, we managed to deal with the Su family because of you..." Mu Yingying quickly argued, but Mu Qingxuan interrupted her before she could finish the sentence.

"That was just a small help. It’s nothing compared to what you and Eldest Brother have done. I know I’m not as strong as Eldest Brother, nor as clever as you. All I can do is handle herbs and medicine. If there’s something I can do, I want to do it for you both."

"From the last time when I helped you act against the Su family, I think it would be best if you served as the strategist behind the scenes while I play the role in front, guiding things to go our way,"

Mu Qingxuan said with a smile. Her eyes were warm and gentle, yet filled with decisive determination, showing she had made up her mind.

"Sister..."

Mu Yingying was at a loss for words for a moment. In her mind, she never thought of her eldest sister as useless. On the contrary, she wanted her eldest sister to live the utmost peaceful life to heal from the severe ordeals of their past life.

However, since her eldest sister had said this much, what more could she do?...

Seeing the softening of her younger sister’s demeanor, Mu Qingxuan knew that her intentions had been understood and her sister would no longer refuse her wish. Just thinking about how she could help her siblings deal with their enemies from now on made her lips curl into a sweet smile.

"Ying’er, you and Eldest Brother are the most important people in my life. I want to protect you both as best as I can."

"I know, and I feel the same,"

Mu Yingying nodded, letting go of her worries. Since this was her sister’s wish, she would support her wholeheartedly.

The two sisters gazed at each other for a long time, their eyes reflecting warmth, gentleness, and love. Their recent conversation had opened their hearts to each other, deepening their understanding. The room was filled with the bond between the two sisters.

Once they understood each other, they discussed about this evening’s opportunity, offered by their father, to create the substance. If Mu Cui Ming knew that his actions were like handing a knife to the three siblings to use against him and their enemies, he would surely cough up blood in anger.

"I’ll send someone to inform Eldest Brother. Once you meet Shin Wang, Eldest Brother will hurry to join you and bring you back to the manor. This way, you won’t have to endure seeing Shin Wang for long,"

Mu Yingying explained her plan. The goal was to let people see the meeting between Mu Qingxuan and Shin Wang, thus supporting the rumors they intended to spread soon. Mu Qingxuan only needed to meet Shin Wang briefly without engaging in a long conversation.

"Okay,"

Mu Qingxuan nodded in agreement. Thinking about meeting her arch-enemy, Shin Wang, her eyes turned icy cold.

After reaching an agreement, the sisters went to prepare for their respective tasks. Mu Yingying returned to her quarters and instructed the shadow guards to inform their eldest brother. She also assigned other shadow guards to accompany Mu Qingxuan to meet Shin Wang to ensure her safety and handle any emergencies.

Meanwhile, Mu Qingxuan had Xiao Chun prepare her clothes and accessories. She also readied various medicines and poisons for self-defense, ensuring she could at least protect herself and not worry about her siblings.

Soon, it was You hour[1]. Servant Tao from the Mu manor arrived at Zhuiping Residence, just as Mu Jie had warned, to convey Mu Cui Ming’s message to the Eldest Young Miss. He claimed that the headmaster from the Imperial Academy wanted to discuss the upcoming competition, inviting Mu Qingxuan to the Feng Yi Restaurant at Xu hour.

The Mu manor had prepared a carriage waiting outside Zhuiping Residence, leaving no room for her to decline. Mu Qingxuan accepted the invitation reluctantly and went inside to bathe and change into appropriate attire.

Once she was dressed, she and Xiao Chun boarded the carriage that the Mu manor had prepared and headed to the Feng Yi Restaurant immediately, while Servant Tao returned to Mu Manor to continue his duties as per usual.

On the large Mu family carriage, a slender figure dressed in a pinkish-purple outfit appeared exceptionally beautiful. Her features were lightly made up, enhancing her natural beauty as if crafted by the heavens. Her jet-black hair was partially tied up, adorned with a silver hairpin carved with the Sweet Osmanthus flowers, while the rest flowed smoothly down to her mid-back.

Her peach blossom eyes were calm, like the deep ocean without a single ripple, making it difficult for anyone to gauge her emotions and thoughts. As the carriage proceeded to its destination, a gust of wind blew into the carriage, lifting the curtains and revealing the darkening sky covered by the approaching night.

She glanced outside the carriage, her beautiful face showing a distinct coldness.

This time, she would not avoid her enemy. She would face him with resolve and without fear. The pain and suffering she had endured, she would suppress it all within, not letting it show and ruin her plans.

Previously, her hatred and grief had made it impossible for her to control herself when facing him. But not anymore!

Only by confronting her enemy head-on could she free herself from fear and retaliate against him.

Shin Wang...the pain you caused me, I will repay it in full!

Feng Yi Restaurant

In a private room on the third floor, at the corner of the corridor, providing a clear view of the bustling commercial district at night, there was a man in a luxurious dark purple robe with golden embroidery. His handsome face bore a faint smile at the corners of his mouth, giving him an aura of constant good humor.

"Your Highness, the eldest young miss of the Mu family has arrived," 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Reported a figure in black who had suddenly appeared behind him. Seeing his master acknowledge the message with a raised hand, the figure disappeared into the shadows.

Shin Wang placed his wine cup on the table and leisurely got up walking to the window. His sharp eyes focused on the large carriage with the Mu family crest that had just arrived in front of the Feng Yi Restaurant. Soon, a woman stepped out of the carriage and extended her hand to assist someone inside.

As a delicate hand reached out to grasp the servant ’s hand, Shin Wang’s eyes flickered. Just seeing the slender arm and fair hand was enough to let the onlookers guess at the beauty of the person inside.

When the woman inside finally stepped out of the carriage, the onlookers around gasped in unison. People passing by stopped and stared at her as if spellbound by her beauty.

Even Shin Wang, watching from above, was not spared...

Mu Qingxuan, who had just stepped down from the carriage, lowered her eyes slightly before revealing a faint smile. Although it was only a slight smile, it was enough to captivate many onlookers. She briefly glanced at the people around, seemingly unintentionally, before locking eyes with someone standing at the restaurant’s entrance.

As their eyes met, they both understood the implicit message immediately. Shortly after, that person, wearing the uniform of Feng Yi Restaurant, stepped forward and bowed respectfully to Mu Qingxuan.

"Feng Yi Restaurant welcomes the eldest young miss of the Mu family. I did not expect to have the honor of receiving you today."

The greeter spoke in a tone that was neither too loud nor too soft. However, since the surrounding people were all silent, everyone could hear the greeter’s words clearly. Soon, the people in the vicinity realized the identity of the beautiful woman before them—Mu Qingxuan, the eldest young miss of the Mu family!

Mu Qingxuan’s beauty was renowned, unmatched by anyone. However, she had often kept herself hidden, rarely showing her face in public, which made many people doubt the rumors about her beauty. Now, seeing the eldest young miss of the Mu family in person, they finally understood what it meant to be a beauty capable of toppling a city.

Seeing that her identity had been revealed as planned and that everyone now knew who she was, Mu Qingxuan nodded and replied, "I have an appointment here today. The other party must have been waiting for me for a while."

"If I may be so bold, I apologize in advance. Today, we have many guests who have reserved private rooms while waiting for others. May I ask who the person you are meeting is?"

The staff asked politely, noting that the restaurant was indeed busier than usual. His question was appropriate, and no one found it suspicious.

"It is the Headmaster of the Imperial Academy,"

Mu Qingxuan replied with a smile. However, the staff’s face immediately showed surprise upon hearing this.

"Uh...but I recall that the Headmaster has not arrived here today."

"How can that be? My father said it was the Headmaster,"

Mu Qingxuan feigned surprise before lowering her eyes as if pondering something, her thick eyelashes trembling slightly.

Shin Wang, who had been watching from the third floor, immediately realized the situation. He had not expected Mu Cui Ming to use such an excuse to have his daughter meet him. If this continued, Mu Qingxuan would surely return home.

"Invite the eldest young miss up."

At Shin Wang’s deep voice, a figure in the shadows immediately bowed and disappeared from sight. In just a moment, Shin Wang’s shadow guard appeared beside the receptionist downstairs.

"His Highness invites the eldest young miss to join him for a meal upstairs."

It wasn’t just Mu Qingxuan; the people in the vicinity were also quite surprised. In the Qingzhou Region, there were only two Wangs. Duan Wang rarely left the palace and often kept to himself, not involving himself in outside affairs. Shin Wang, on the other hand, was different. He frequently visited Feng Yi Restaurant. The guests who dined there had often encountered Shin Wang from time to time.

From this alone, everyone could immediately guess that the Wang the man referred to was undoubtedly Shin Wang. They all began to curiously observe the situation unfolding in front of them, wondering what kind of relationship the eldest young miss of the Mu family had with Shin Wang.

"Eh? You must be mistaken. I did not make an appointment with your Wang at all. The person I am meeting is the Headmaster of the Imperial Academy. You must be mistaken,"

Mu Qingxuan said in a clear voice, her peach blossom eyes widening as if confident that the man had indeed made a mistake. However, inwardly, she was smiling with satisfaction. Now, there were numerous witnesses who were aware of Shin Wang’s visit and her own presence.

But this wasn’t enough...

It had to be more explicit so that their relationship would appear even more ambiguous!

[1] You hour starts from 5:00 to 6:59 PM.

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