Chapter 3: The answer will be revealed soon

Mu Yingbao was not very clear about what kind of official the prefect was in ancient times.

  But from what she saw after entering the mansion, with three wives and four concubines, a large number of children, many servants and many rules, it can be confirmed that this official position is very high. Let alone other things, just look at this garden, it

  is as big as the park in the community where she lives now. It was not completely dark yet, and lanterns were hung along the bluestone path in the garden, which was really grand and luxurious. With these, it

  would be strange if the uncle who was the prefect did not embezzle money. "Bao girl, you have suffered a lot outside these years, you can live here with peace of mind in the future. Your uncle, your sisters and brothers and I will take good care of you." Dong held Mu Yingbao's hand lovingly and said very emotionally.

  Mu Yingbao did not feel any sincerity in the other party's eyes.

  "Yingbao also wants to live here for a long time, but Yingbao has been undisciplined since childhood and is used to being free and undisciplined. She doesn't want to learn those rules, and Yingbao is afraid of causing trouble and embarrassment to her uncle and aunt." The other party's purpose is unclear, and Mu Yingbao must block some possibilities that she has thought of in advance.

  She can enjoy pretending to be stupid here, but it does not mean that she has to pay the price of being disciplined. No matter what, she must focus on her own freedom.

  "Silly girl, what are you talking about? Don't worry, your uncle and aunt will not make you feel uncomfortable. You can do whatever you want in the mansion, but you have to be a little more careful outside the mansion." Dong smiled and comforted.

  "Oh, that's good, thank you aunt." Mu Yingbao responded with a smile. She was really happy, but there was no gratitude in her heart!

  "Sister Bao, if you want to learn to play the piano, you can find our eldest sister." Mu Jinshuang on the side said.

  Mu Yingbao immediately looked at Mu Jinyi. "Is that really possible, big sister?"

  "Of course. Not only can she learn the qin from me, but the others are also good at embroidery, calligraphy, and poetry. As long as you're willing, you can learn from anyone and anything you want," Mu Jinyi replied with a smile.

  "Wow, that's great. Just don't look down on me for being dull," Mu Yingbao said even more excitedly.

  "Of course not! We're all so happy to have another clever and lovely little sister." Mu Jinlian hadn't wanted to speak, but her biological mother, Shen, who was standing beside her, secretly pinched her, prompting her to speak. It wasn't

  like they really planned to keep her living in the mansion permanently, so there was no need for this! Mu Jinlian felt that there was no need for everyone to start coaxing her.

  Laughter continued in the garden, and anyone who heard it would envy the harmony of the Mu family.

  At this moment, in a dining hall in the backyard of the Mu mansion, an old woman stood up from her mat, twirling Buddhist beads in her hand, and slowly walked back to her bedroom.

  A maid immediately stepped forward and offered a cup of tea.

  "What's going on up ahead?" the old woman asked casually after sitting down.

  "Madam, they're in the garden right now," the maid said, looking at the old lady. After a moment's hesitation, she continued, "Madam, they've suddenly brought the child back. What do you think they're planning?"

  The old lady lifted the teacup and smiled. "What plans? The fourth master died not recently. They didn't take him back earlier, but now. What else could they be doing besides the matter with Marquis Xue's mansion?"

  "Are they really planning to use someone else's hand to kill someone else?" the maid asked uncertainly.

  "Madam, you're truly amazing. Although you've been here all year and never questioned them, you've noticed everything they do," the maid said admiringly.

  The old lady was deeply moved by these words, but she didn't respond.

  "So, what do you mean? Just let them go? After all, he's the fourth master's only blood," the maid asked cautiously.

  The old lady paused, but she was not displeased. "Shuang girl is arrogant, and her mother is also arrogant. However, it is not a bad thing for our Mu family that they are like this. What's more, I watched Yi girl grow up.

  And the fourth child, his humble mother couldn't stand the grievance and took her own life, but he regarded me as an enemy. He called me mother, but there was no closeness in his eyes. In his heart

  , he even hoped that I would die soon. I didn't care about him and kindly found a good marriage for him, but he just walked away. He found a woman of unknown identity and had a child with her. If it weren't for him, the master wouldn't have fallen ill and died before he was fifty.

  Although the eldest daughter-in-law's behavior in this matter was not very authentic, she had no other choice. If she didn't take this girl back, would she really have to jump into the fire pit and become a widow as soon as she entered the house?

  If other girls in the mansion were to take the place, none of them would be suitable, and maids could not be used casually. In this case, the girl is the most suitable. At least she is still useful, and it is not in vain to be named Mu. "

  After hearing this, the old woman agreed again. It was indeed true.

  The mansion did not recognize the Fourth Master's marriage outside, so it was normal for him to have no feelings for the child. If there was anything to blame, it could only be blamed on the girl's bad luck. She chose the wrong parents and was born in the wrong family.

  Besides, in the garden, everyone sat down in the octagonal pavilion. On the stone table, there were fruits, snacks and tea. It was not long after dinner, and these were just decorations.

  The other masters were all sitting and talking, but Mu Yingbao was the only one who was eating a peach with gusto.

  Everyone who was watching was wondering, how could this person have such a good appetite? Wasn't he afraid of getting food poisoning?

  The peach was big, fragrant and sweet enough. After taking a bite, the peach juice flowed down the corners of her mouth. Then, in full view of everyone, Mu Yingbao raised her hand and wiped it with her sleeve.

  Oh my, isn't there a handkerchief? It turns out that she tucked the handkerchief into her waist as a decoration! The corners of the mouths of many people who were watching twitched. Not to mention the masters, even the maids who were serving around couldn't stand it.

  Mu Jinyi couldn't help but look at her mother with some worry at this time. What she meant was, this good sister is like this, is she really going to take her to the street to embarrass herself in front of outsiders?

  Even if that thing can be done, the divorce period is still five days away. She will be in the mansion for these five days, and for the sake of her lifelong happiness, she can grit her teeth and endure it. However, if she really takes her out, she is afraid that she can't bear it.

  Dong signaled her daughter with her eyes to be at ease and not to panic.

  When she looked at Mu Yingbao again, she hesitated for a moment and looked at Aunt Lu who was standing beside her.

  Although it seemed unintentional, Aunt Lu knew that it was her turn.

  "Ah, looking at Miss Bao, I feel really bad. Miss Bao has reached the age of marriage. Logically speaking, considering Miss Bao's appearance and our master's status, it shouldn't be difficult to find her a good match. The difficulty lies in the fact that her parents died young, and she has the title of an unlucky person..."

  Mu Yingbao looked at the peach in her hand that she could still bite a few more times, and looked up at Aunt Lu. She wanted to say something, but could she just say it directly? Don't you feel tired of beating around the bush like this? This lady is getting anxious, okay...

  (End of this chapter)

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