Yan Qingqing was about to speak when Mu Yang suddenly attacked Li Xiang'an again.
Li Xiang'an's skills over the years haven't been for nothing; with a sidestep, he kicked Mu Yang in the buttocks.
Mu Yang nearly fell flat on his face, but Mu Xi suddenly stepped in and caught him.
He then distanced himself from her, and Mu Yang looked at Mu Xi with a wronged expression.
Yan Qingqing felt an urge to cover her face as she watched this scene.
Li Xiang'an was too impulsive today.
The group of people were speechless for a moment after witnessing this scene.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Yan Qingqing pretended to cough and said, "Alright, you're all grown up and you're still fighting."
Xiang An, apologize to Mu Yang.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiang'an turned his head to the side; this was the first time he had disobeyed Yan Qingqing.
How could a man tolerate another man touching and tugging at his fiancée?
Yan Qingqing saw that Li Xiang'an was in a bad mood and wouldn't even listen to her anymore.
She cursed inwardly, "You brat, I'm saving you. You'll be crying later."
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Han Yu quickly spoke up, "Brother Xiang An, Brother Mu, is there some misunderstanding between you two?"
They were admiring the scenery of Mingzhao Prefecture when Mu Yang suddenly needed to use the restroom.
But suddenly they heard Mu Yang arguing with a woman. When they went over, they found Mu Yang holding onto a woman's clothes and refusing to let go.
Before everyone could laugh at Mu Yang's recklessness, Li Xiang'an rushed over and beat him up.
Li Xiang'an glanced at Han Yu and said, "What kind of friends do you have? Their character is so bad that I'm starting to wonder if marrying my sister to you was a mistake."
Yan Qingqing was furious when she heard this. This brat was really speaking without any restraint.
So he shouted, "Li Xiang'an! Shut up!"
Your mother knows Han Yu better than you do what kind of person he is.
Don't speak recklessly just because you feel uncomfortable.
This marriage was bestowed by the emperor, and their Mingzhao family is being watched by countless people.
If this gets out, someone will definitely use it as an excuse to cause trouble.
Besides, let's keep things separate; how can we blame Han Yu for this?
Seeing that Yan Qingqing was angry, Li Xiang'an realized that he had gone too far, so he cupped his hands in apology to Han Yu and said, "I'm sorry, I misspoke. Please forgive me, Brother Han."
Upon hearing this, Han Yu smiled good-naturedly and said, "It's alright, it's alright. I know Brother Xiang An is upset, but he wasn't targeting me."
Han Yu's words made Li Xiang'an feel a little embarrassed.
Seeing that both sides had calmed down, Yan Qingqing began to inquire about the details of the matter.
While listening, Yan Qingqing secretly observed Mu Xi and Mu Yang's expressions. Mu Yang still looked aggrieved, while Mu Xi remained expressionless.
However, her slightly clenched fist betrayed her true feelings; Mu Xi's heart was not as calm as it appeared.
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing sighed. They were truly at odds, but this was Mu Xi's own business, and the final decision rested with Mu Xi.
Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing said to Ruxue beside her, "Go find Steward Yu and ask him to invite a doctor to examine Mu Tanhua."
Upon hearing this, Ru Xue quickly agreed and then went to find Butler Yu.
Mu Xi knew she had caused an impact on everyone, but she was in no mood to explain these things right now.
So he said to Yan Qingqing, "Madam, I'll head back now."
Seeing that Mu Xi's complexion was not good, Yan Qingqing nodded and gestured for her to go and rest.
Mu Yang suddenly shouted at Mu Xi, "Sister, do you really not recognize me anymore?"
Mu Yang's shout stunned everyone, and Li Xiang'an looked at the two of them with great surprise.
Only Yan Qingqing remained calm.
In fact, Yan Qingqing had long guessed that Mu Xi's identity was not simple, but she did not expect that she would actually come from the Mu family in Jiangnan.
It should be noted that in addition to the powerful and influential people in the capital, the Great Yan also had the saying "Southern Mu and Northern Yang".
These are all long-established families, and in terms of seniority, they are no less powerful than the nobles in the capital.
Yan Qingqing had this suspicion when she heard Ru Xue say that Li Xiang'an and Mu Yang got into a fight because of Mu Xi.
Not only do they share the same surname, Mu, but upon closer inspection, one can also notice a resemblance in their eyes and eyebrows.
Just as everyone was looking at each other in confusion, Mu Xi said expressionlessly, "Tanhua Mu has mistaken you for someone else."
I was just a beggar wandering the streets, and I was able to survive only because Lady Mingzhao took me in.
"How could we possibly have anything to do with the Mu family of Jiangnan?"
Mu Xi was about to leave after she finished speaking.
Mu Yang called out from behind, "You are my sister. We are twins, born of the same mother and raised together since we were little. How could I mistake you for someone else?"
Last time at Madam Pei's birthday banquet, I saw someone who looked like you from afar, but when I got closer, you were gone. I thought it was just my imagination.
I've been looking for you all these years, but my family told me you were gone.
But I can sense that you are still alive, and living well.
So all these years I have never given up searching for you.
Mu Yang spoke with such sincerity that, to onlookers, it truly sounded like a deep bond between siblings.
Mu Xi's eyes grew even colder as she listened, and she said resolutely, "What a touching display of sibling affection! It's a pity you've mistaken me for someone else."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Mu Yang wanted to chase after him, but Li Xiang'an blocked his way.
Mu Yang looked at Li Xiang'an angrily and said, "She's my sister. I could forgive you for hitting me before, but now that I know, you still want to stop me!"
Li Xiang'an didn't want to stop him, but Mu Xi clearly didn't want to acknowledge Mu Yang, so no matter what, he had to side with his fiancée.
Li Xiang'an said in a conciliatory tone, "She clearly doesn't want to see you right now. Let me find out what's going on later."
Li Xiang'an was also afraid that if the siblings recognized each other in the future, he would be caught in the middle. Besides, he couldn't afford to offend his brother-in-law before he even got married.
Seeing this, Yan Qingqing also spoke up, "Good child, let the doctor check your wound first. How will you work at the Hanlin Academy if you're like this?"
As for Mu Xi, I'll ask her about the situation later.
When I met her, it was the most difficult time of her life. I thought she must have gone through pain that most people could not imagine.
Even if she really is your sister, do you think she would acknowledge you if she couldn't resolve her inner conflict?
Hearing this, Mu Yang felt extremely sad. His sister had just said that she was just a beggar who had wandered the streets and was only able to survive because Lady Mingzhao took her in.
That proves that his sister had a hidden past, and that Lady Mingzhao had done his sister a great favor.
Mu Yang is also a person who always repays kindness.
Thinking of this, Mu Yang bowed deeply to Yan Qingqing and said, "Mu Yang thanks Madam Mingzhao for taking care of my sister over the years. In the future, I will obey any orders you may give me."
Just then, Steward Yu walked in with the doctor.
Yan Qingqing quickly had the doctor examine Mu Yang, praying that Li Xiang'an would know his limits and not cause Mu Yang any internal injuries.
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