Pingshunyuan is the courtyard where the second branch of the family lives. It has a main room, two side rooms, and east and west wing rooms. The courtyard is very small and the location is very remote.
Mu Wanqing stood in the yard and looked around. She knew clearly that the situation of the second house was not good.
Old Master Mu passed away five years ago. Old Madam Mu is the old lady in the mansion and has the highest status.
There are three branches in the Mu Mansion. The eldest son, Mu Zhongde, is the head of the Mu family. He is a power-hungry man and married to Xu. They have two sons and one daughter who are legitimate, and one son and one daughter who are illegitimate.
Mu Zhongping, the second son born out of wedlock, had no official position and was a commoner. He developed a timid and cowardly character since childhood. He married Qian and had two sons and one daughter, all of whom were legitimate.
The third son, Mu Zhongwen, was loved by his parents and was a well-known playboy in the city. He was particularly fond of comparing with others. He married Yao and had two legitimate daughters and two illegitimate sons.
She had sorted out her thoughts, "Second brother, did you remember everything I said on the way?"
Mu Ziang nodded woodenly, "I'll remember."
Mu Wanqing patted him lightly and said, "There is only one stick of incense left. Separate your actions and start."
Following her words, Mu Ziang rushed towards the east wing like an arrow. The two Wuyi Guards looked at each other, and one of them immediately followed.
Mu Wanqing rushed into the main room, which was her parents' bedroom.
She ran to a cabinet according to her memory, opened it with familiarity, and took out a box. Inside were bottles and jars, each with a label.
Medicines like Niuhuang Qingxin Pills, Qingwen Jiedu Pills, Qushu Pills, Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills, Tiaowei Xiaozhi Pills, etc. are all common home medicines.
She took a quick glance, without taking time to look closely, and stuffed everything into the box, leaving the box still one-third empty.
She moved so hastily that she accidentally knocked over the box next to her, and several things fell out.
She picked it up and saw that it was the marriage certificate of the three siblings.
Marriage certificate? She thought about it and rolled up the marriage certificate and threw it into the box.
There was still some time left, so she rushed to the small kitchen and searched around.
"The time has come." The Wuyiwei beside him spoke.
Mu Wanqing closed the full box and let out a long breath.
Mu Ziang ran out from the east wing, holding a bunch of things in his arms, "Sister, I'm fine."
He is just a tool, he does whatever his sister says.
Anyway, his brain is stuck now.
Mu Wanqing snatched the men's coat from his hand without saying a word and put it on herself piece by piece in front of the officials.
She was the youngest and had not yet fully grown, so Mu Ziang's clothes were loose on her.
She put on the men's soap boots on her feet, and soon she swelled up like a fat bun.
The Wuyi Guards were stunned and amazed.
When we returned to the hall, everyone looked over and were stunned for a moment.
“Zi’ang, Qing’er, you…” Mr. Mu looked at his two children who had changed so much that he almost couldn’t recognize them. What was going on?
Wu Dongming said coldly, "You are only allowed to bring one set of clothes."
Mu Wanqing was not afraid, but took a few steps closer and turned around, "Sir, it's one piece. I'm cold. Is it illegal to wear a few more pieces?"
One, two, three, four, she wore four coats.
Well, Mu Ziang also wore four coats and wrapped himself up in sweat.
He just did what his sister told him to do, but he didn't know the reason.
His sister's tone was too strong and he had no resistance at all.
Wu Dongming's mouth twitched, and his indescribable gaze fell on Mu Wanqing's feet. She raised her right foot and shook it gracefully, "I think it's not against the law to wear a pair of men's soap boots, right?"
They were her second brother's black boots, which were a little big, so she stuffed two more handkerchiefs into them.
"Bring the box here."
Mu Wanqing curled her lips slightly, which meant she agreed.
She handed the box over generously, "Please."
Wu Dongming searched through the things inside and the first thing he saw was three marriage certificates. "Why did you take out the marriage certificates at this time? Are you trying to ask for help?"
Although the second branch of the Mu family is not valued, it is related to the reputation of the Mu family. When they reach the age, their marriage will naturally be arranged.
The guy arranged for Mu Wanqing was the illegitimate son of a fifth-rank official, so they were considered a good match.
Of course, it is totally incomparable with the marriage of the first wife.
The Mu family had very complicated expressions. When something like this happened, they could only rely on relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Mu subconsciously looked at their proudest daughter. Mu Jinyao's future husband's family was a first-rank marquisate, and they also had a royal concubine. As long as the royal concubine said a few good words to the emperor, she would surely be able to persuade the emperor to change his mind.
When they thought of this, the couple became very excited and felt they saw hope.
Mu Wanqing was not optimistic. She could not change the overall situation and could only go with the flow.
Her grandfather taught her to find the most advantageous option for herself, try her best, and test the other party's attitude.
"Since ancient times, there have been many people who have added icing on the cake, but few who have helped in times of need. But what if?"
Wu Dongming did not comment.
In the box were an embroidery needle, several balls of silk thread, and several packets of unknown substances. He frowned slightly, "What is this?"
Mu Wanqing immediately stepped forward to explain, "These are seasonings for cooking. These are salt, sugar, pepper and cinnamon..."
She was very dissatisfied with the lackluster seasoning in the kitchenette.
But when you think about it carefully, there was no cooking in this dynasty!
There are only a few cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, stewing, baking and serving cold dishes. Alas, it has not evolved yet.
Wu Dongming: …What the hell is this?
He continued to flip through the pages, "Why did you think of bringing medicine?"
"People will always get sick after eating whole grains. How can we do that without medicine?" Mu Wanqing said calmly, pointing to her forehead which had been treated with emergency medicine.
Wu Dongming has met countless people of all kinds, but she is the only girl he looks at straight in the eye.
"But you are ransacking the house." Not moving!
Does she know what a house raid means? Is she ignorant? Or is she too careless?
Mu Wanqing didn't want to say more to him at first, but after a little thought, she changed her mind.
"This is what I think. When a family is raided, there are only three possible outcomes. One is that the whole family will be beheaded. There's nothing much to say about that."
Maybe she can return to her own world and start over.
"One is to send him back to his hometown. This is the best outcome. Just be prepared."
"One is exile..." she analyzed calmly.
Exile was the most common form of punishment in ancient times.
Before she could finish her words, someone started crying loudly.
She glanced at them indifferently. They were the children of the eldest wife, the noble young masters and young ladies.
Wu Dongming had already understood her intentions, and couldn't help but sigh, "Continue."
The name of the talented eldest daughter of the Mu family is known throughout the capital, but no one expected that the unknown third daughter of the Mu family is so smart.
He knows how to prepare for a rainy day at such a young age.
What Mu Wanqing is best at is making corresponding response plans based on different environments.
You can be timid or arrogant, you can say the right thing to people and lies to lies, depending on the need.
"It is said that exile is more terrible than beheading. There are many dangers of exile on the road, and the place of exile is a bitter and cold place where survival is difficult. However, a good death is worse than a miserable life. If you want to live, medicine and clothes are the most important."
So, she arranged it in advance.
She and her second brother wore so many pieces of clothing that they were guaranteed clothing freedom.
You can still exchange them for some money when you are penniless, after all, these clothes are made of fine materials and excellent workmanship.
For the sake of convenience and practicality, she also abandoned cumbersome women's clothing.
The embroidered shoes are beautiful, but they are not suitable for traveling through mountains and rivers, so I put on soap boots which are convenient for walking.
Wu Dongming couldn't help but look at her with admiration. Don't underestimate these things, they can be of great use at critical moments.
"You are very smart. Why haven't I heard of someone like you before?"
Not only is he smart, his character is also top-notch.
Even the third-rank official had not yet accepted the cruel reality, but she had already calmly predicted and prepared for the next step.
Faced with the Wuyiwei's house-confiscation, others were trembling with fear, but she responded calmly, gracefully and with amazing courage.
Mu Wanqing laughed at herself and said, "What kind of person am I? I'm just a weak woman who is a little smart, doesn't dare to stand out, and tries hard to be mediocre."
These words were so subtle that the room was filled with silence, and everyone looked at Mu Jinyao.
In the capital, no one can steal Mu Jinyao's limelight.
In the Mu family, no one is better than Mu Jinyao.
There is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, and the eldest legitimate daughter has an especially important status.
Madam Mu II couldn't help but have tears in her eyes, she was so distressed. When she got married, she knew that her mother-in-law was cruel and ruthless under her gentle and loving face. Not only did she suppress the second house, but she also made things difficult for her from time to time. She used filial piety to suppress their entire family, making them feel suffocated.
Although the Mu family is prosperous, their life is not easy. They are walking on thin ice and keep a low profile in their daily lives.
Fortunately, a person's true character is revealed in times of adversity, and their mutual support made their relationship particularly deep. The second wife had no concubines and no illegitimate children.
Although her three children are mediocre, she is very satisfied.
Just now, she suspected that something was wrong with her daughter and whether she was possessed by a dirty thing.
But now I understand that my daughter's personality didn't change suddenly. She was clearly trying hard to hide her excellence and was afraid to be too outstanding, even hiding it from her closest relatives.
Her poor daughter, how could she be born in her belly?
Master Mu also felt very guilty. He had lived a hard life under the care of his stepmother since he was a child, and he learned to protect himself early on. He also often taught his children to be low-key, not to be the first to take action, and not to compete with the first and third wives.
Wu Dongming understood what Mu Wanqing meant immediately. She was the daughter of the second wife of the Mu family. How dare she be better than the eldest daughter?
If she dared to show her head, she would be slapped to death by the hostess.
Never underestimate women, and never underestimate the bloodless killing methods in the backyard.
"So you're not afraid now?"
Mu Wanqing raised her chin and looked at the Mu family members who were lying on the ground like mud and the unconscious old lady Mu. "It can't be worse than this, right?"
Now that we have all fallen into the mud, who is nobler?
Old Madam Mu can no longer control the second wife. Filial piety? Good reputation? Her life is almost gone, what's the point of these?
Wu Dongming looked at her deeply and said, "What a pity."
It's a pity that she is a girl. If she were a boy, with her intelligence and ability to judge the situation, as long as the Mu family is not extinct, she will definitely be able to make the Mu family stand up again.
He saw a lot of things, but the Mu family didn't understand. Uncle Mu had the ability, but his mind was not on it.
The whole family's thoughts had already flown away, and they were staring at the door eagerly.
Waiting for the savior to come!
Will it come? Yes, it will definitely come! Others can't say, but Dingyuan Marquis Mansion will not sit idly by.
This marriage was arranged by the imperial concubine in the palace, there is no reason to abandon it halfway!
Time passed by little by little, they waited and hoped, with their necks stretched out.
Finally, there was a commotion outside the door.
Mu Jinyao's eyes lit up. It's here, it's finally here!
The Mu family members were so excited that their faces turned red, their hearts were pounding, and they all stared at the door.
The footsteps outside the door are getting closer...
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