After greeting Yan Qingqing, Mu Xi asked, "Madam, is there anything you need me for?"
Yan Qingqing asked calmly, "Are you aware of the rumors circulating outside?"
Mu Xi was somewhat bewildered. She hadn't left the manor recently and really didn't know what had happened outside.
But the lady called her over, could it be related to her?
She didn't care, but since she was now engaged to Li Xiang'an, she was afraid that he would care if there were any bad rumors.
Yan Qingqing then told Mu Xi the whole story. Mu Xi's expression grew increasingly grim as she listened. Had this matter actually implicated Li Yueniang?
She looked at Li Yueniang with some apology.
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and then spoke up: "Mu Xi, I know you've been in a bad mood lately because of Mu Yang, but entrusting the family's secret guards to you is a sign of my trust in you."
The safety of our entire Mingzhao Prefecture is in your hands.
Putting aside whether this matter was caused by you, the rumors about Yue Niang have spread to such an extent, and you haven't noticed anything at all?
If you're still dwelling on your past and feeling sad, you can hand over your bodyguards, and I'll find someone else to manage them.
Yan Qingqing's words were quite serious.
Since Mu Xi came to their home, Yan Qingqing has been especially kind to Mu Xi, and feels that it is not easy for a girl like her to live in this difficult world.
Mu Xi said with shame after hearing this, "Madam, please give me another chance. I will adjust my state immediately."
And we must find out the source of these rumors as soon as possible.
Mu Xi's greatest advantage in establishing herself in the Li family was the secret guards under her command.
But if she can't even find out the information she needs, how can she gain the lady's trust in the future?
She knew all too well that even if she was the legitimate daughter of the Mu family, what could she do? The Mu family could never be her support; she had no choice but to rely on herself.
The reason why the lady was willing to let her marry Li Xiang'an was because she had some ability. If she couldn't even do these duties well, how would she gain a foothold in the Li family in the future?
Mu Xi quickly realized that she should go to his Mu family and not let unrelated things affect her mood anymore.
Seeing that Mu Xi understood, Yan Qingqing didn't want to make things difficult for her, so she comforted her for a couple more minutes and then sent her off to take care of her business.
After Mu Xi left, Li Yueniang asked, "Mother, were you too harsh on Sister Mu Xi just now?"
Is it strict? Yan Qingqing doesn't think so. After all, Mu Xi's position is special and cannot tolerate even the slightest mistake.
Yan Qingqing looked at Li Yueniang and said, "Alright, you should go back and rest first. I will give you an explanation for this matter."
If you feel annoyed, please refrain from going out for the next few days.
When you have free time, spend more time with your eldest sister and sister-in-law. Also, learn some skills from Granny Lin, so you don't get overwhelmed by such a small thing.
Li Yueniang nodded obediently. She really couldn't help herself today, but after thinking about it carefully, it didn't matter. As long as Brother Han Yu didn't mind, let others say what they want. Besides, Mu Yang was quite good-looking, so she was actually the one who got the better deal.
Thinking of this, Li Yueniang's mood suddenly improved.
Seeing Li Yueniang crying and laughing alternately, Yan Qingqing could only shake her head.
Li Yueniang has always been a free spirit, so it's all the better that she's come to terms with it.
Before Mu Xi could find the source of the rumor, Xiao Mochen sent someone to invite Yan Qingqing to the Prince Chen's residence.
Yan Qingqing had been in the capital for so long but had never been to Xiao Mochen's residence, so she immediately agreed.
When Ah Da heard that Yan Qingqing was going to Prince Chen's residence, he quickly prepared the carriage.
Li Xiangyang heard from somewhere that Yan Qingqing was going to the Prince Chen's mansion, so he specially asked Lin Mama for leave and insisted on going with her.
She hadn't seen Little Black for a long time and really missed that silly bird.
With Li Xiangyang gone, Li Jinxiu naturally followed.
Yan Qingqing had always wanted to hire a proper tutor for Li Jinxiu to teach her to read and write.
Although Granny Lin was literate and impeccable in terms of etiquette and manners, she was still lacking in academic knowledge.
Yan Qingqing did not believe in the theory that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent.
However, a good gentleman is hard to find, and Yan Qingqing has been keeping an eye out for him.
After the three of them boarded the carriage, Li Jinxiu sat down properly, and it was clear that she had learned manners very well.
Even Li Xiangyang, who is usually restless, only shifted his body a few times, and sat there with a serious expression, looking quite composed.
Yan Qingqing thought to herself that it seemed that Granny Lin had taught her well.
Soon the group arrived at Prince Chen's residence.
Xiao Mochen was a prince and favored by the emperor, so his mansion was built to an extremely high standard.
In addition to the exceptionally grand gate, two Qilin (mythical creatures) were placed on either side of the gate.
The Qilin is one of the four auspicious beasts, alongside the dragon, phoenix, and tortoise.
Logically speaking, Xiao Mochen, being a prince of the dragon, shouldn't be qualified to have a qilin displayed at the entrance. However, since his residence was built by order of the emperor, no one could say anything about it.
Xiao Mochen received news of Yan Qingqing's impending arrival early in the morning, so he specifically instructed his personal attendant, Xiao Ruizi, to wait at the main gate.
Upon seeing Yan Qingqing's carriage, Xiao Ruizi quickly instructed the gatekeeper to inform Xiao Mochen, while he himself stepped forward to greet her.
After Yan Qingqing alighted from the carriage, Xiao Ruizi bowed and said, "This servant greets Lady Mingzhao. Our Highness has been waiting for you."
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Something came up at home and I was delayed a bit."
Xiao Ruizi then looked at Li Xiangyang and Li Jinxiu standing to the side and quickly said, "This servant greets Miss and Miss Sun."
Li Jinxiu looked at the grand mansion with a tense expression, somewhat nervous. But Li Xiangyang waved his hand and said, "Xiao Ruizi, don't give me that. Have you taken good care of that silly bird Xiao Hei these past few days?"
Xiao Ruizi quickly nodded and replied, "Don't worry, Miss, Xiao Hei can eat and sleep well, and he's gained quite a bit of weight recently."
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangyang pouted and said, "As expected of a heartless idiot, he doesn't even know to come and play with me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruizi thought to himself, "Little Black is locked in a cage by their Highness, otherwise it would have flown to Mingzhao Prefecture to find Li Xiangyang long ago."
However, Xiao Ruizi dared not say such a thing, otherwise his prince would definitely beat him until his buttocks were bruised and sore.
He chuckled twice and then invited Yan Qingqing and the others into the mansion.
As soon as they entered the second gate, Xiao Mochen came out to greet them. Upon seeing this, Li Jinxiu quickly bowed and said, "Jinxiu greets Uncle Mochen."
Li Jinxiu was somewhat afraid of Xiao Mochen, so Xiao Mochen smiled at her.
Li Xiangyang then threw himself into Xiao Mochen's arms, muttering that he wanted to have a match with him.
Li Xiangyang felt that her martial arts skills had improved a lot recently and she had been looking for someone to spar with, but the guards in her house were all letting her have her way.
Before Xiao Mochen could agree, a familiar voice rang out, instantly making Yan Qingqing happy.
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