NCCnovel Chapter 311 The Prince Has Arrived!
Chapter 311 The Prince Has Arrived!
"That's enough. He's my father. As his children, isn't it only right that we do these things?"
"Miss, the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching. I wonder if Madam will be making zongzi by hand again this year?"
"Of course he will. Have you forgotten that Grandpa loved the meat dumplings that Mom made the most?"
In the days that followed, things became much quieter on the main house.
As the days went by, Yang's belly grew bigger and bigger. Mu Changping felt sorry for Yang after all. Although he punished Mu Xinyi, he did not deliberately neglect her anymore.
As a result, Jin harbored even more resentment towards Mu Changping, and over time, this resentment naturally shifted entirely to Yang.
However, Madam Jin also knew that Madam Yang was now carrying Mu Changping's child, so she naturally couldn't do anything to Madam Yang. Even when Madam Yang came to pay her respects, Madam Jin tried her best not to make things difficult for her and even let her sit down and talk to her. This made Mu Changping feel that his wife was becoming more and more understanding!
Mu Chang'an is indeed getting busier and busier, and sometimes he doesn't even come home at night.
Mu Xin Nuan knew that he must have done this because of the forging of those crossbows. But this was originally a matter of the imperial court, and her father had never mentioned it at home, so she naturally couldn't mention it to others, lest she cause trouble again.
Seeing that her mother was also worried, seemingly suspecting that her father might be having an affair, Mu Xin Nuan felt that she should find an opportunity to have a serious talk with her father.
Finally, Mu Xin Nuan found an opportunity to corner her father at the second gate.
Mu Chang'an was somewhat surprised. It was still dark outside. He had to go to the morning court session. Usually at this time, the other people in the mansion would still be asleep.
“Father, I know you’ve been busy lately, but you must take care of yourself. If you collapse from exhaustion, you will suffer, and our whole family will worry.”
"Don't worry, Nuan, Father is in good health. It's nothing serious. Alright, it's still early, go back and get some more sleep."
"Father!"
Seeing her father about to leave, Mu Xin Nuan hurriedly reached out and grabbed his sleeve, saying urgently, "Father, please let your daughter say a few more words."
Mu Chang'an frowned. "What's wrong?"
"Father, Mother has been very worried lately, haven't you noticed?" She bit her lip and finally said it.
Mu Chang'an was taken aback. "What happened to your mother? Has someone in the household caused trouble again? A'nuan, you're all grown up now. Remember to share your mother's burdens and don't let her get tired anymore."
"Father, do you really not understand?" Mu Xin Nuan was a little anxious, but there were some things that she, as a daughter, really couldn't say directly.
"What don't you understand? Is Qingyang feeling unwell, making your mother worried?"
Mu Xin Nuan stamped her foot in frustration, truly at a loss for words.
It was the shrewd old woman, Yu, who immediately stepped forward and shielded Mu Xin Nuan behind her, whispering, "Master, you have been leaving early and returning late these days, and there have even been several nights when you didn't come home at all. Madam is worried about you."
Mu Chang'an blinked, still not understanding. "I have been busy these days. I was so tired that I stayed at the Ministry of Works for several days. What's wrong?"
"Sir, you stayed at the Ministry of Works, why didn't you send someone back to inform us?"
As she spoke, Granny Yu winked and said, "Think about how the Second Master managed to bring that Concubine Yang into the family?"
Mu Chang'an then understood, and glanced awkwardly at Mu Xin Nuan, who was hiding behind Granny Yu, before smiling uncomfortably. "I understand. Alright, I know. You should take Miss back first. It's still early, let her sleep a little longer."
"Yes, sir."
As soon as Granny Yu turned around, she saw Mu Xinnuan blushing and muttering unhappily, "She's usually quite smart, so why is Father always a beat behind when it comes to her own affairs?"
Granny Yu chuckled, "Miss, you're not the master, so of course you wouldn't know. Besides, the master has indeed been too busy lately. Look how thin he's become! It's all thanks to the tonics you send over every noon; otherwise, he might have really collapsed from exhaustion."
"Okay, let's go back."
The Dragon Boat Festival arrived in a blur amidst Mu Chang'an's busy schedule.
However, he did not forget to come back for lunch that day, and he returned on time in the evening as well. He ate the zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) that Li had made herself, and brought back a gift for each member of the family.
Li was naturally somewhat surprised, thinking that it was already quite remarkable that he could remember that today was the Dragon Boat Festival, let alone that he could remember to bring back a gift.
Mu Chang'an was a scholar, and also someone who didn't understand romance and poetry, so the things he bought were naturally just a few ordinary items.
The three Mu brothers all use ancient ink!
Both Mu Xinnuan and Mu Xinyao received jade hairpins, though their designs differed; the quality of the jade was almost identical.
The set of rouge and face powder that Mu Chang'an chose for Li was from a famous shop in the capital, which made Li quite happy.
The family enjoyed their dinner together and, instead of rushing off, chatted in the flower hall, creating a lively atmosphere.
"My lord, His Highness Prince Chang Le has arrived."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chang'an immediately looked at the old man.
After Duanmu Chuze's confession to the couple, he immediately reported it to the old master upon his return. After all, this was a major event, even concerning the rise and fall of the entire Mu family, so naturally he dared not be careless.
The old man was also taken aback. Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, so why is Prince Chang Le not in the palace with the Emperor and Empress, but instead has come to their Mu residence?
In any case, the Prince of Chang Le has arrived; we can't just refuse him entry, can we?
It's not enough to just let people in; you have to go out and greet them respectfully.
Li breathed a slight sigh of relief. Fortunately, the eldest and second wives had been eating separately for dinner these days; otherwise, Jin might have said something even more outrageous.
The old man was a smart man. After sitting with them for a while, he said he was tired and went back to rest.
It was evening, and naturally, Madam Li was reluctant to let her daughter speak alone with Prince Chang Le. However, sitting in the flower hall, watching Prince Chang Le's eyes constantly glancing at her daughter, she felt quite uncomfortable.
Is this Prince Chang Le so lacking in self-control that he must be a lecherous man?
But when I think about the reputation of Prince Chang Le, it really doesn't seem like it!
Mu Chang'an was delighted with this outcome!
Who is the Prince of Chang Le? He is the renowned God of War of the Great Yong Dynasty!
That was a hero of the Great Yong Dynasty!
More importantly, he truly cares about his daughter. Although he hasn't visited in person these past few days, he has still sent her quite a few gifts.