The old man's words were very serious. Because of Mu Guo's improper behavior, the old man had always been very tolerant of his daughter-in-law. For more than 20 years, he had hardly ever said anything harsh to her. Even when he gave Mu Ci's medicine to Mu En, he only scolded Mu Guo and did not punish her severely.
But today, it was obvious that the old man was extremely dissatisfied with her.
But Duan Si also felt extremely aggrieved. This son had never been close to her. Even though she was a little partial to her younger son, she was his biological mother after all. How could a child hold a grudge against his mother?
Song Nan gently advised, "Auntie, let's go back first. Grandpa is here, don't worry, Mu Ci will be safe. Don't scare yourself all the time. How about I accompany you to worship Buddha, and we will ask Buddha to bless Mu Ci."
Song Nan's step was just right, and Duan Si said softly, "Dad, I'll go back first."
She was so aggrieved that tears came to her eyes.
Mu Chen nodded with a dark face and did not give her any words of comfort.
After sending Duan Si away, Lao Jiang stepped forward and rubbed the old man's shoulders, back, and head with great familiarity, whispering, "Don't be angry, old man. The eldest lady is also worried because of her concern. After all, the young master is in such a dangerous situation this time."
Mu Chen snorted coldly, "Have you also learned to smooth things over? She is a brainless person. She would never think of such a method. Who knows which little beast instigated her to forget her own identity! How much more heartbroken does she want to make Mu Ci? She is a mother who is worse than a stepmother! A stepmother can at least give some respect to Mu Ci because of his status as the eldest young master, but what about her? What on earth does she want to do? I really don't understand!"
Old Jiang didn't say anything, but just rubbed the old man's shoulders silently.
Mu Chen looked up and saw Liu Ming, and he was even more furious. "It's been a whole day, and you still haven't figured out the details of these people? Who did it?"
Liu Ming lowered his head and said, "Old Master, Mrs. Zhang said that she poured the glass of milk for the young master, but why was it poisonous? She refused to admit it. She is Mrs. Zhang's daughter-in-law, yes, she is close to the eldest lady."
Liu Ming paused.
Mu Chen grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl and threw it at Liu Ming. "Is this what you found out? You've been by Mu Ci's side for so many years, and this is how you protected him? What kind of bullshit conclusion is this?"
Liu Ming didn't dodge, letting the apple hit his forehead without saying a word.
Mu Chen was so angry that he gasped and gritted his teeth, "Investigate it for me! Whoever is behind her, give me a clear answer! Investigate how that aconitine came from! Where did it come from! I didn't call the police for the sake of the Mu family's reputation, but that doesn't mean I'm giving them the chance to do whatever they want!"
"You don't have to get into those little tempers with Mu Ci about being afraid of causing me trouble! He is the eldest son of the Mu family! I'm still waiting for him to take on the burden of the Mu family! He shouldn't even think about leaving the Mu family! No way! He must live up to his title as the eldest son of the Mu family!"
Old Jiang's hands didn't pause for even a second, and it was obvious that he wasn't at all surprised by the old man's words.
Liu Ming was stunned, and a complicated look crossed his face.
Mu Chen became even angrier, but Lao Jiang held his arm as he grabbed the fruit again: "Don't be angry, old man. Liu Ming has his own difficulties, and he has to listen to the eldest young master."
In a word, put all the responsibility and faults on the eldest young master, since he can bear it anyway.
Mu Chen glared at Liu Ming and cursed, "Get lost! Go do what you need to do! Complete the staff in this house! There's not even anyone to serve tea and water! I tell you, Liu Ming, if you let another spy get in here, I'll hold you accountable!"
"Yes! Old man!" This time Liu Ming answered very quickly and turned and left immediately.
With the old man's order, he can do things with confidence and boldness.
Mu Chen let out a long breath, still feeling unsatisfied. He raised his crutch and swept the fruit plate on the table to the ground.
Old Jiang was somewhat helpless: "Grandpa——"
Mu Chen said angrily: "I just don't understand how this family has become like this!"
Old Jiang was speechless. The three-foot-thick ice did not form overnight. Some things have developed to the point where it is impossible to say clearly where the deviation began and who is responsible.
As the morning light brightened, Mu Ci slowly opened his eyes. His body felt more relaxed than ever before, as if the sleep he just had had completely transformed him. All the harshness accumulated over the years was gone, and every pore of his body became clear, as if he had been reborn.
There was a very slight breathing sound in my ears.
Mu Ci turned his head alertly, and a sweet sleeping face came into his sight, and Mu Ci's heart couldn't help but feel sweet.
When he was eight years old, he was kidnapped and tortured. He finally managed to escape with a sprained foot when the kidnappers were off guard. In the deep mountains and forests, on a dark and windy night, an eight-year-old child ran desperately with his injuries.
Unfortunately, his legs were short, and before long, he could hear the footsteps of the kidnappers chasing him from behind.
He panicked, missed a step, fell to the ground, rolled down the slope, and lost consciousness.
When he woke up, what he saw was a face that looked both angry and happy.
"Wow, you woke up at this time. My master is so awesome! Are you thirsty, little brother? Are you hungry? Is there any pain?" The little girl, who looked like a little pink ball, was surprised and asked one question after another.
Xiao Muci sat up suddenly, feeling all the wounds of varying sizes all over his body.
"Ah—" He screamed in pain and fell down again.
"Tsk! Don't move. You're covered in wounds. If it were someone else, they would have died long ago!" The little girl deftly straightened his head, then poured a cup of warm water, inserted a tube, and handed it to his lips.
"Drink some water and moisten your skin. Don't worry, this is my home, it's very safe!" The little girl was like a little adult, taking care of people in a very professional manner.
Xiao Muci took a sip of water, and then took several big gulps. He hadn't eaten or drunk anything for several days.
The little girl said distressedly, "Did you meet some bad guys? Were they beating you up? Try to sit up. I'll feed you some porridge."
No matter how unbearable the pain was, Xiao Mu Ci could not show weakness in front of a little girl. He gritted his teeth and sat up. The little girl climbed onto the bed, knelt in front of him, and fed him porridge in small mouthfuls. He wanted to do it himself, but when he looked down and saw that his arms were tied with straps, he had to give up.
"My name is Zhou Shuo. The "Shuo" in "shimmering" means shining!" the little girl introduced herself.
Mu Ci didn't say anything.
Zhou Shuo said to himself, "Master said that if you don't want me to ask your name, I can't ask you for it. But, how can I call you without a name? Otherwise, I'll give you one. What do you think of calling you Stone? If you are as hard as a rock, you won't be bullied or hurt, right?"
Looking at Zhou Shuo's delicate little face like a peach blossom, Mu Ci nodded as if possessed by a ghost, and thus he became Zhou Shuo's stone brother.
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