"Uh, Mu Feng, don't worry, Fifth Brother definitely didn't mean that."
Mu Anwen's gentle eyes met Mu Feng's aggressive gaze: "Mu Feng, I have no power or influence, and I am not favored by the Emperor. I have always been careful in everything I do. Now that I have married you, I should be even more careful. I cannot give you any wealth or glory, but I should protect you for the rest of your life. Therefore, you cannot enter this mansion."
As he spoke, he stood in front of Yan Mufeng's sword with his frail body, showing no intention of backing down.
Lanxi looked at the two of them, unsure of what to do.
Su Yunyan reached out and grabbed Yan Mufeng's arm: "Mufeng, the prince must have another way. He is not the kind of person who would stand by and watch someone die."
Yan Mufeng looked into Mu Anwen's clear, lake-like eyes and unconsciously sheathed his knife: I'll trust you this time.
"Then tell me, what should we do?"
"This matter, in any case, is a matter within Second Brother's household, and we shouldn't interfere rashly. If we can find some excuse to bring Second Sister-in-law out of the household, that would be the best outcome."
Su Yunyan nodded: "Your Highness is right, but what reason can we give that will allow Sister Xiaohua to leave the manor without arousing Mu Anyu's suspicion?"
Mu Anwen looked at them and said, "This pretext must be brought up by the Emperor!"
Yan Mufeng understood somewhat: "Yes, since the emperor has made the request, Mu Anyu has no reason to refuse. Then we will also have a chance to see Xiaohua. If he really angers us, I will take Xiaohua and run away to the ends of the earth!"
Mu Anwen looked at Yan Mufeng, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.
“Since it’s a matter for the palace, we should ask the ladies in the palace for help. The emperor likes Sister Meng Yun, and Xiao Ningzi is often by the emperor’s side.”
"Okay, let's get started now."
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The Second Prince's Residence.
Inside a dilapidated woodshed in the backyard.
Honeysuckle had her hair down and was still wearing the clothes she wore when she caused a scene at Lord Wang's mansion that day.
She stared blankly at the ceiling, her red-rimmed eyes no longer able to shed tears.
With a creak, the door was pushed open.
Wang Wan'er strolled over, her head adorned with pearls and jade, each step she took making a jingling sound.
Looking at her, Jin Yinhua seemed to see her former self, adorned with jewels and utterly vulgar.
So it turns out that I was so unlikeable before, which is why he was so insincere towards me?
"How come you look so disheveled after only a few days? The Prince still keeps asking about it, saying that the dowry you brought is all gone so quickly?"
Honeysuckle suddenly stood up and looked at her: "My dowry? You've spent all of my dowry?"
Wang Wan'er gently brushed the pure gold hairpin on her head: "Of course it was spent, otherwise, where did all these jewelry come from? It's just that the prince pities me and gives me the best of everything."
Honeysuckle wanted nothing more than to rush over and scratch her face: "You two are such a scoundrel!"
Wang Wan'er chuckled: "Insulting me? Hahahaha, you really are a vulgar person who reeks of money and can't be helped! No wonder the Prince doesn't like you. Oh right, what did the Prince say again? He said he felt disgusted every time he saw you!"
With a thud, Honeysuckle fell onto the pile of firewood.
His lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.
She already knew that Mu Anyu didn't truly love her, but she never imagined he would insult her with such vicious words!
"Sister, sister, look at my memory! I've come today with important business to discuss with you. The Prince is planning to open a shop, and I'd like to trouble you to write a letter home and ask your family in Youzhou to send some more money!"
Honeysuckle sneered: "You're dreaming!"
Wang Wan'er chuckled, waving her handkerchief: "I knew my sister had a temper, and I doubt she'd agree so easily. Someone, come here!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a group of servants rushed in.
Honeysuckle took a few steps back, her eyes wary: "What do you want?"
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