Shen Yu angrily pushed away her son's hand, "What are you doing? Your sister and Gu Ming are engaged, and they grew up together as childhood sweethearts. They have a very good relationship. What handsome guy are you introducing to her? What if someone falls in love with her? "

Zhou Cong continued to laugh: "Isn't that good? If any of the handsome guys at the party today takes a fancy to my sister, then our Zhou family will be regarded as a third-rate wealthy family. This is a status that tens of millions can't buy!"

Shen Yu glared at his son, "What about Gu Ming? Our two families are old friends. Your sister was not even born yet, but she was engaged to Gu Ming!"

Zhou Cong sneered: "Okay, Mom! Don't worry about it. We can discuss this topic again when we have the results tonight."

Neither the mother nor the son realized that the marriage contract between the Zhou and Gu families they were talking about was between Zhou Shuo, the biological daughter of the Zhou family, and Zhou Le was just an adopted daughter.

However, this fact has always been ignored in the Zhou family.

Shen Yu said angrily: "I tell you, don't make a fool of yourself. Don't joke about your sister's lifelong event! That's her lifelong happiness! If something goes wrong, I'll peel your skin!"

Zhou Cong smiled and said, "Yes, yes, don't worry, Mom. How could I possibly harm my sister? I have such an outstanding sister. I'm so proud of her. How could I possibly harm her? Right?"

Liu Ming came back exhausted and handed in the information he had investigated.

Mu Chen said nothing this time. He said calmly, "Go see Mu Ci. I've seen how you've treated him over the years. Having you by his side is a blessing this child earned in his previous life. He's been tortured by illness for so many years, so his thoughts are bound to be a little extreme. You shouldn't indulge him blindly. When it's time to help him, don't be soft-hearted. That's what's best for him!"

Liu Ming lowered his head deeply: "Yes, old man!"

Mu Chen closed the document in his hand and said, "Zhou Shuo cured Mu Ci's illness. No matter what Mu Ci had planned before, he has to make new plans this time."

Liu Ming raised his head in shock and met Mu Chen's old yet deep eyes.

"We are all human beings, and I cannot be partial to anyone. However, I will never allow family members to kill each other and go against human ethics! From now on, you have to keep an eye on Mu Ci. God gave him Zhou Shuo, and he must not let him die. Anyone who wants to kill him must not be his closest relative!" Mu Chen's voice was heavy and resolute.

"Yes, old man, I know what to do!" Liu Ming straightened his back involuntarily.

Mu Chen nodded and said, "Go ahead."

After Liu Ming left the room, Lao Jiang whispered, "Grandpa, what did Liu Ming find out?"

Mu Chen closed his eyes, rubbing his forehead, and sighed softly. "It's similar to the results you found back then. There are always some clues that are cut off at the key points, and the investigation can't go on. Some of those servants are related to the second and third wives, and some are from the first wife. Duan Si is brainless. It's obviously difficult for her to come up with any brilliant schemes, but everyone has passed through the hands of her biological mother, so even if there is something wrong, it will be washed away through her. Humph! I really don't understand what's wrong with her brain. Fortunately, her two sons are not like her!"

Old Jiang understood: "This time it's directed at the eldest lady again."

Mu Chen snorted coldly, "Even if Mu Ci saw this result himself, he wouldn't believe it. He knows Duan Si is partial, but he doesn't want to kill him. This shows that the person behind this is very smart and knows everyone in the Mu family very well. He found the best way to break through. Alas! Old Jiang, this matter has passed on the surface, but we must not relax in private. We must continue to investigate. I allow them to fight openly and secretly. Whoever is capable will be the master of the Mu family, and the winner will be the king. But I don't allow fratricide. It goes against human ethics. Once I verify it, I will never forgive it."

Lao Jiang said softly, "Yes!"

Mu Chen narrowed his eyes and asked, "Whose daughter has Mu En been close to recently?"

Old Jiang smiled, "The Second Young Master has always understood the art of checks and balances. He never lets any young lady feel alienated, and no young lady dares to confidently believe that she has won the Second Young Master's heart. In this regard, the Second Young Master is indeed very clever."

Mu Chen's face brightened slightly. "That's Lin Xu following him, right? Remind him not to let Mu En go too far. They're all daughters of aristocratic families, and they're seen every day. If he plays around for too long, it won't be good for his reputation. It'll be like our Mu family is selecting a concubine."

"However, we must choose Mu En's wife carefully. If he gets close to anyone, you must thoroughly investigate the girl's background and not cover up any stains or flaws. Mu Ci's previous state is not something we can expect him to shoulder the heavy responsibility of supporting the family. Even if he gets better in the future, Zhou Shuo's personality makes him unfit to be the mistress of the Mu family. It's better to let them have an easy life. This child's life is like a gift from God. I can't bear to put the burden of the Mu family on him anymore."

Old Jiang nodded, "The old man has good intentions for the two young masters. This way, the two young masters will get what they deserve."

Mu Chen sighed, "They are the eldest sons, so I naturally favor them. As for the second and third sons, no matter who has a promising future, I will still favor them. However, there is an order of seniority, so they cannot covet the position of head of the family."

The Mu family respected tradition, and this has been passed down from generation to generation. In order to prevent brothers from quarreling, the ancestral precepts had already listed the rules in detail. Nephews and nieces from other houses besides the eldest house can enjoy the share of dividends from the Mu family for life, and can also join the Mu family. As long as they have the ability and capability, they will be promoted without favoritism. The only thing is that there is only one head of the family - the eldest son of the eldest house, and no one else is allowed to have any delusions.

The eldest son of the eldest house is born noble and has heavy responsibilities. He is trained as the heir since childhood.

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