Chapter 357 Extra Chapter: With You (Part 10)

"Not going? Why wouldn't you go! This is... If you don't go, people will talk behind your back. They'll think you have some kind of problem with the Duke of Dingguo's mansion."

Mu Xiao, you're not young anymore, you can't just act on your whims like this.

"You could be a little willful when the Empress Dowager was alive, but now..." Lord Mu tried to persuade Princess Yongxin.

"What's wrong now? I'm still the same person I always was. Whether the Empress Dowager is here or not, I'm still Princess Yongxin."

Besides, even Old Madam Shen didn't say anything, so what are you all saying?

I've already delivered the congratulatory gift to the Duke of Dingguo's residence. I've already explained why I didn't go, but the old lady said that my duties are more important, and I'll talk to her when I have some free time.

"Father, do you understand?" Princess Yongxin's expression remained calm.

Madam Mu and Mu Chen's expressions changed repeatedly upon hearing this.

If Mu Xiao isn't going, then they will... I'm afraid they won't be able to handle the situation that day!

“Elder sister, all the ladies and young ladies from the capital will be there that day. If you don’t go… people will definitely think a lot about it, whether it’s for the Mu family, the Duke of Han’s family, or even for the late Empress Dowager…” Mu Chen suddenly stopped and dared not say anything more.

Princess Yongxin's eyes were filled with anger as she looked at her.

"Do I need you to teach me how to do things?" Princess Yongxin stared at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen dared not speak, but only glanced cautiously at Lord Mu.

Seeing her daughter like this, Madam Mu immediately stepped in to smooth things over.

"Mu Xiao, what you're saying is true. We're all sisters. Chen'er is just thinking about the Mu family. What she said makes sense."

You should still go that day, even if it's just to show your face and let everyone see that you've gone.

I'm going with Chen'er that day anyway, why don't you come with us...?

"With you? Didn't my sister marry into the Wu family in Tianjin? Even if she goes to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, she should go with the Wu family!"

"But now you're going with the Mu family? What? Doesn't your husband's family have any objections?" Princess Yongxin asked deliberately.

Mu Chen's face turned pale and then even paler.

"Xiao'er, your sister... got divorced! The Wu family tormented your sister, and she couldn't take it anymore, so she got divorced."

"She's back now, and has nothing to do with the Wu family anymore," Lord Mu said, forcing a smile.

Princess Yongxin said "Oh," and pretended to suddenly understand.

"Divorce! That's a good thing! There are so many women getting divorced these days, and quite a few women are getting divorced. But haven't the clan elders said anything about it?"

"Don't they always say that a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup, and that a married woman shouldn't live at home?" Princess Yongxin said slowly.

The three people in the flower hall all looked unwell.

The older members of the Mu family were old-fashioned and looked down on divorced women. Even Lord Mu had reservations about women who divorced and started their own families.

Now that Mu Chen and Li are back, isn't this just slapping him in the face?

“That’s all in the past. There are quite a few women in the capital who are getting divorced now, and the elders understand,” Lord Mu quickly said.

Princess Yongxin did not speak, but simply took a sip of the tea that the servant brought her.

Seeing that Princess Yongxin remained silent, the three of them, including Lord Mu, felt a little awkward.

Madam Mu gave Lord Mu a wink, signaling him to continue persuading Princess Yongxin.

Although Lord Mu and Princess Yongxin were both in the capital, they rarely had the chance to meet. Princess Yongxin lived in the Duke of Han's mansion, and sometimes they would not see each other even once a year.

Lord Mu remained silent for a while before continuing to speak.

"Xiao'er, your father is doing this for your own good. You frequently visit the palace and have good relationships with people there. You also have to go out on official business, so you need to maintain those relationships even more..."

“Father, stop beating around the bush. Just tell me what you want from me. Why beat around the bush like this?” Princess Yongxin’s tone was not very good.

Lord Mu had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Chen'er just got divorced. If she goes back to the capital, people will definitely say some unpleasant things about her."

It's Madam Shen's birthday, you should take her with you. People won't make things difficult for her because of you.

It would be even better if Madam Shen could say a few more words to her.

Chen'er has had a tough time...

“Father, do you think it’s easy for me?” Princess Yongxin interrupted Lord Mu.

Lord Mu...

"Xiao'er, what do you mean by this?"

"What do you mean? Do you think I don't know what exactly caused my sister to have a falling out with the Wu family?"

The Wu family originally wanted to divorce his wife, but Father, you sent people to threaten the Wu family into agreeing to the divorce by using the names of the Duke of Han's mansion and me, the princess.

You really don't know what your sister did at the Wu family?

Do you think people in Beijing don't know this?

Now that you've brought her back, you want to save face for her, so you think of me.

According to the Mu family tradition, she is a divorced woman, and I am not yet married. How did you come up with the idea of ​​using me, an unmarried woman, to vouch for someone who was almost divorced by her husband's family?

"Father, are you afraid my reputation isn't bad enough?" Princess Yongxin's tone was calm, but her eyes sharpened.

Lord Mu didn't know what to say...

"Xiao'er, you can't say that... They're all family sisters, it's only natural to help each other out."

"How could your father not love you!" Madam Mu quickly stood up to smooth things over.

"Love me? Where does he love me? He doesn't even bother with the pretense of love, yet he says he loves me?"

Did he visit me when I was sick at my maternal grandmother's house? What did he say? He said the Zhao family could definitely find the best imperial physician, so he didn't need to worry.

How many times did he remember my birthday?

He only remembers two of the countless birthdays I've had since I was a child, and he gave me the same gift both times.

You're saying he's showing affection for me?

When I moved out of the palace, did he ever ask me if I wanted to go back to the Mu residence? He probably didn't even know the exact day I moved out of the palace!

Now they're thinking of me because they want to pave the way for their youngest daughter.

They're completely disregarding my reputation!

"Is this how a father should act?" Princess Yongxin asked with a smile.

Lord Mu's face turned pale and then green, and he was somewhat embarrassed and angry.

"Enough! You have the Empress Dowager to take care of you in the palace, and the Duke of Han's mansion to take care of you outside the palace. How could you possibly look down on our little Mu family!"

Anyway, you're the daughter of the Mu family, you're my daughter, so you have to listen to me.

Your sister is in trouble now, you can't just ignore it.

Ten days from now, bring your sister to the Shen family! We've prepared the gifts and everything..."

“I’m not going! I don’t want to go with people I hate.” Princess Yongxin immediately refused.

"You...how dare you! Do you even respect me as your father? You must remember this..."

“I don’t need to remember anything!” Princess Yongxin interrupted Lord Mu.

“Father, you shouldn’t worry about these things. Maybe one day you won’t even be qualified to step into the Duke of Dingguo’s mansion!” Princess Yongxin said, and left the Mu mansion without looking back.