Chapter 1 The Eldest Sister is Reborn and Wants to Swap Bride
When Mu Wanting learned that her younger sister, Murong Rong, had given up her comfortable position as the Princess Consort of Pingxi to become the wife of a fallen nobleman, she knew that her younger sister had been reborn.
In her previous life, Murong Rong, the second daughter of the Minister of Rites, was considered to have married above her station by marrying Shen Xinglan, the Prince of Pingxi, who had made great military achievements.
On their wedding day, Shen Xinglan was summoned to the palace by the emperor and tortured. Later, it was discovered that she had committed treason, and her entire clan was exiled to the northwest. Shen Xinglan was severely tortured before even being exiled, and died upon being carried back to the palace.
Murong Rong never enjoyed a single day of the princess's life of luxury. Not only did she have to live a life of widowhood, but she also had to endure hardship in exile, and she died five years later.
As for Mu Wanting, she married into the fallen Yongle Marquis's family. After the marriage, the playboy Zhao Zhiyuan suddenly had a change of heart and turned over a new leaf. He even passed the imperial examination with top honors and rose through the ranks to become prime minister. He also obtained an imperial decree for Mu Wanting!
Mu Wanting firmly maintains control of the household, earning the respect of her parents-in-law, harmony with her sisters-in-law, and the filial piety and obedience of her children.
Therefore, she was not surprised that Murong Rong wanted to marry Zhao Zhiyuan.
“Mother, the Pingxi Prince’s Mansion is too prestigious, and the family situation is too complicated. The first, second, and third branches of the family have not separated, and there are too many masters in the house. I am afraid that my daughter will be bullied if she marries there. My eldest sister is cautious and knows the big picture. Maybe she will have a great future if she marries there.”
Murong Rong nestled against Liu Shi's lap, acting coquettishly, but her eyes were filled with jealousy as she looked at her.
Liu raised her sharp eyes and looked at Mu Wanting.
"Wanting, even if it's a marriage exchange, you still need to agree to the marriage."
Mu Guozhong frowned: "I'm afraid this is not appropriate. Rongrong is being taken advantage of too much."
Mu Wanting raised an eyebrow. The person who took the initiative to arrange the marriage exchange was supposed to be at a disadvantage? This is so biased.
Mu Guozhong continued, "The Marquis of Yongle is not what he used to be. Your sister gave you such a good marriage, so you should give your sister some compensation."
Murong Rong's eyes darted around, and she looked at Mu Wanting expectantly. How could she really have the nerve to ask for compensation?
Mu Wanting wanted to laugh. This was the man her mother had chosen. She had sacrificed so much for him, even giving up the chance to return to her original world. In the end, this man not only married a concubine and kept mistresses, causing her mother to lose face, but also mistreated her and her daughter.
She is both saddened and relieved that her mother is missing, otherwise she would be even more heartbroken.
She said calmly, "Father, I didn't want to change it in the first place. Zhao Zhiyuan has been pursuing me for a long time, and I am willing to marry him."
Murong Rong became anxious: "Father, there's no need for compensation. I genuinely want to marry Zhao Zhiyuan."
Mu Guozhong frowned: "How come you're all so blinded by this playboy? I just don't know what's so good about him."
Murong Rong whispered a few words in Mu Guozhong's ear, and Mu Guozhong's expression turned very strange before he coughed.
“The Prince of Pingxi is the dream man of countless young girls. Ting’er, your sister has now selflessly given herself to you without asking for any compensation. You should be happy. Besides, you liked the Prince of Pingxi in the beginning too.”
Mu Wanting's emotions remained completely unaffected.
“That was half a year ago. My daughter has already decided on Zhao Zhiyuan, and they are getting married tomorrow anyway. Father and sister, please stop making trouble.”
As soon as she turned around, Murong Rong hurriedly grabbed her sleeve.
"Sister, you can have the restaurant and cloth shop under my name."
Seeing that Mu Wanting was staring at her without agreeing, Murong Rong anxiously shook her hand and acted coquettishly.
After some initial hesitation, seeing that Murong Rong seemed afraid she wouldn't agree to the change, Mu Wanting immediately handed over the house and land deeds to her and also called over the shop manager.
Mu Wanting said calmly, "Young lady, tomorrow is an auspicious day. If we exchange brides today, we will surely offend both families. My mother promised me that she would transfer all the shops and estates under her name to me. The Shen family will be kinder to me because of the generous dowry."
On the third day after her mother disappeared, Mu Guozhong, at Liu's instigation, quickly transferred all of her mother's shops and estates to his own name, a truly despicable act.
In her past life, out of consideration for her father-daughter bond, she didn't bring up the matter, and Madam Liu was also harsh. As the eldest daughter of a high-ranking official's family, she only received fifty taels of dowry, all of which her mother had instructed her trusted confidants to hide.
After that, Liu completely neglected household management, selling off her mother's dowry and assets to pay off officials for the exiled Murong Rong.
In this life, she must reclaim all of her mother's assets.
Murong Rong pouted: "Don't worry, elder sister. The Prince of Pingxi's mansion will be busy tomorrow and won't find anything."
Mu Wanting ignored her and stared intently at Liu Shi, waiting for Liu Shi's reply.
Liu closed her eyes and remained silent. Murong Rong anxiously whispered something in Liu's ear, and Liu's expression turned strange.
Finally, he frowned and agreed to Mu Wanting's request, transferring Murong Rong's restaurant and cloth shop to Mu Wanting as well.
Mu Wanting then pretended to reluctantly agree.
Murong Rong's eyes were full of smugness. What could Mu Wanting do now if she wanted more? After all, these things would belong to the Minister's Mansion after the house was confiscated.
More importantly, Mu Wanting's enviable married life would be hers! She would be granted an imperial title in this lifetime. She would no longer have to go mad with jealousy, holding Liu's letter in that desolate Northwest.
As soon as Mu Wanting stepped outside the door, she heard Liu muttering in a low voice.
"The dignified Prince Pingxi is actually incapable..."
Mu Wanting paused, but didn't seem to care.
She didn't marry Shen Xinglan to live a life with him; whether it worked out or not didn't matter.
As for Zhao Zhiyuan, in her past life he indulged his mistress, leading to her death. He was a mess; she'd have to be crazy to marry him again. Since Murong Rong likes him, she can have this good life.
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