The patriarch frowned. He didn't understand what she meant. What did she need his help with?

"Li'er, why are you saying so much to him? Just tell him straight, I don't believe they dare to steal your things."

Yunduan couldn't stand it anymore. They had ignored his niece before, but now that she was married to the Eighth Prince, they wanted to get close to her. What kind of dream was he!

After bringing his sister's dowry back to Prince An's Mansion, he will make trouble for them in all aspects to prevent his father from saying that he doesn't care about Mu Sili.

"Prince An? Why are you here? Please come in."

"This prince came here with Li'er. Clan leader, you should have guessed the purpose of this prince and Li'er's return, right? Did you take the initiative, or did this prince's people do it themselves?"

Yunduan's words made the clan leader feel awkward. He guessed the reason for their visit. They must be here for Mu Sili's mother's dowry. However, that dowry...

"Your Excellency, you are too kind. Are you here for Sili's mother's dowry? To be honest, her dowry is being seized by Mingshang's younger brother and his family, and it's really hard to get it back."

Mu Sili narrowed her eyes. Her second uncle's family was so bold that they dared to seize her dowry. Didn't they know that her mother was from Prince An's Mansion?

"Uncle, it seems that grandpa had a reason to ask you to come with me. I'm sorry to bother you with my second uncle's family. My mother's dowry must not fall into their hands."

The clan leader sighed upon seeing this. She didn't grow up in the Guoluo Luo clan, so it seemed that she was really not close to them.

But the blood relationship is there, so it doesn't matter if she doesn't want to be close to them, as long as they keep in touch in the future.

Yinsi is the son-in-law of their Guoluo family. If he is interested, they will definitely support him. As for those who do not want to support Mu Sili, he will remove them.

The patriarch didn't know why he had such an idea. He only knew that the moment he saw Mu Sili, he felt that the future had changed and following her was the right thing to do.

This was probably a warning from God. For the future of the entire Guoluo family, he had to stand on her side.

"No need to bother you, my lord. This is Guo Luoluo's private matter, so I, the clan leader, will handle it. Sili, just wait. I, the clan leader, will definitely bring back your mother's dowry in full."

"The clan leader is thoughtful, but I'm afraid they have embezzled a lot of it over the years. If there's anything you can't find, let them cash it out."

After all, her father and mother had been dead for more than ten years. How could they not touch her mother's dowry?

But she is not a pushover. If you touch her things, you have to return them to her. After all, her reputation for being arrogant and domineering is well-deserved.

"Li'er is right. If the clan leader is willing, he will definitely help Li'er with this matter, right?"

"Of course. Just wait. I will be back soon."

Just as Mu Sili thought, her second uncle's family was unwilling to return her mother's dowry, but the clan leader ordered them to hand over the dowry, and if they did not, they would be removed from the family tree, so they handed it over honestly.

However, they had embezzled and damaged a lot of money over the years. Seeing this, the clan leader asked them to pay an additional 30,000 taels of silver notes as compensation, so that Mu Sili did not suffer any loss.

After checking the dowry, Mu Sili was satisfied. It seemed that the clan leader saw the potential in her and Yinsi, and was ready to pass the buck to them.

Since she trusted her so much and helped her recover the dowry unconditionally, she naturally had to repay him in kind.

"I am honored that the clan leader trusts me. With me here, the Guoluo clan will surely achieve greater glory. But the prerequisite is that you must support me unconditionally. Can you do that?"

"Yes, Sili, don't worry. From today on, not only will Prince An's Mansion back you up, but the Guo Luoluo clan will as well. You can do whatever you want, and the Guo Luoluo clan will support you to the end."

Mu Sili raised her eyebrows. She really didn't expect him to have such courage. Since that was the case, she accepted it.

"I'll remember that. By the way, although my second uncle's family made mistakes, they are still my uncles. I definitely don't want to be alienated from them. You can handle it as you see fit."

Although she said so, the patriarch knew that she really meant to punish them severely, so as soon as Mu Sili and Yunduan left, he punished their family according to the family rules.

Yunduan was observing Mu Sili all the way. Why did he feel that after the arranged marriage, his niece not only became much more sensible, but also much smarter?

If this had happened in the past, she would have definitely brought the men over and beat them up first. How could she let them go so easily?

"Uncle, what's with that expression? Aren't you happy that your niece has become a better person?"

"That's not true. Don't talk nonsense. If your grandfather knew, he would definitely beat your uncle. Your uncle just thinks it's a good thing that you have changed like this."

"People always have to learn to grow up. Before, I was always protected by my grandfather and several uncles. Now that I am getting married, it is my turn to protect you."

As soon as Mu Sili said this, Yunduan's eyes instantly turned red. When did the little girl they once protected grow up and can now protect them in return?

"What's wrong, uncle? Don't you believe I can protect you? Don't worry, the blessing of Prince An's Mansion is still to come."

Yunduan smiled helplessly. Wasn't he happy? When he thought about his niece protecting him, he couldn't help but feel excited. He had finally made it!

"Then I, your uncle, will enjoy my life. Li'er, I didn't control your aunt and others well before, and you suffered a lot.

When we get back to the palace, your uncle will take care of things for you. You are the cousin of Prince An's palace, and your uncle will not let anyone who bullies you go."

Mu Sili believed that what he said was true, but if he really attacked them, wouldn't she be branded as a bully?

To put it bluntly, her reputation is already bad enough. If it happens a few more times, I'm afraid Kangxi will feel that she is not worthy of the position of the Eighth Concubine.

At this time, Yinsi was very favored, and even Yinzhen and others had to avoid his edge. They were about to become husband and wife, and he couldn't let anyone impeach Yinsi for this reason.

"No need, they didn't do it on purpose. A light punishment will be enough. If you really punish them all, rumors about my niece will spread again tomorrow."

That's right, she was the Eighth Concubine who was married by imperial decree. If she had such a reputation, it would be bad for the Eighth Prince's reputation.

"Since you've said that, what do you think about my uncle asking them to copy the family rules?"

No matter how cruel it is, it is the eldest uncle. The family rules of Prince An's Mansion are as strict as the palace rules. Suddenly, I feel sorry for her poor cousins.

But the mistake was made by them, and since they made the mistake they should be punished. There is no reason to let her be bullied in vain, right?