Leaving the House

The next day.

"Mu An Ning, why did you want to harm Wan'er?" Xu's voice was like crying, no longer gentle as before: "Do you know that this action of yours not only harmed her, but also brought shame to the Marquis's Mansion?"

Mu An Ning, who had just woken up, frowned and looked at the people in the room who were looking at her coldly. Before she could react, she heard her grandmother sigh and say, "An Ning, grandma thought you would repent."

She raised her eyes when she heard the voice, and saw that the kindness in her grandmother's eyes had turned into disappointment.

What did she do wrong again?

Xu did not give her a chance to speak, and continued: "Now I know that this is not the first time you have used such means!" She was slightly excited and shouted: "The Marquis' Mansion has raised you for so many years, but you still can't change your nature!"

Mu An Ning thought about it for a while and finally understood why they came.

After living under the same roof for more than ten years, she never expected that they didn't trust her at all.

She leaned against the head of the bed, her face, which was bare of makeup and looked like the first snow on moss, suddenly became even paler.

She blinked, her eyes seemed a little dry, but she couldn't shed a single tear.

At this moment, the terrifying voice rang in her ears again -

"They treat you so cruelly because of Mu Wan'er. Don't you hate them?"

A strange emotion suddenly came over her like a mountain, pressing her down so hard that she couldn't breathe.

She subconsciously clenched her hands hanging at her sides until her fingertips turned slightly white.

Yes, she clearly did nothing, but within just a few days, she was wrongly accused one after another.

In her clear eyes, a hint of hatred finally flashed, just as that ethereal voice wished.

She looked at her former family with cold eyes, but when she saw her grandmother's old face, the hatred in her eyes gradually dissipated.

She was also loved.

What qualifications does she have to be so cruel to them?

They have no blood relationship with her, and raising her for fifteen years is the most they can do.

She couldn't blame anyone but herself.

She forced a bitter smile and made up her mind: "An Ning thanks the old lady, the Marquis, and the Marquis's wife for their kindness in raising me over the years." Her voice was slightly hoarse, but very firm: "An Ning voluntarily asks to leave the Marquis's Mansion."

She has already noticed that since Mu Wan'er returned home, not only her, but other people in the mansion have become increasingly abnormal.

In the past, they would never have convicted her of crimes without any discrimination.

If I continue to stay in the mansion, I am afraid that the strange dream I had before will gradually come true.

The Lord Chongde, who had been silent all this time, asked sternly, "What do you mean?"

He had never thought of expelling his adopted daughter from the mansion. She would be married to the Prince of Anqing at the end of the year, so she was not completely useless to the Marquis's mansion.

Seeing that she remained silent, Marquis Chongde said in a stiff tone: "If you are willing to admit your mistakes to Wan'er, the Marquis' Mansion can still accept you."

The girl lowered her head and chuckled softly. Just when everyone thought she was going to admit her mistake, she revealed her innocent face and said in a loud voice, "An Ning is right."

The maids who stood aside and dared not speak could not help but sigh that she was too stupid to voluntarily give up her status as the legitimate daughter of the marquis.

A gleam of danger flashed across the calculating eyes of Chongde Hou.

He originally thought that although his adopted daughter was gentle, she was ambitious. But now he realized that he had never seen through her.

When Xu was about to say something in tears, Madam Mu looked at her former granddaughter and said, "Forget it. I'll do as you say." There was a trace of regret in her tired eyes, but her tone was firm: "When your injury gets better, move to the old house of the Marquis' Mansion."

Mu An Ning's eyelashes trembled slightly and she nodded.

Unexpectedly, her grandmother was willing to arrange a place for her.

*

After everyone left, Mu An Ning hugged her knees and listened through the window to the sound of the wind shaking the trees in front of the courtyard.

Beads of sweat appeared on her palms, but she inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

Baoqin walked into the room anxiously: "Miss!"

Mu An Ning looked up when he heard the voice and forced a smile.

She also holds a zither.

They grew up together, and although they have been master and servant over the years, they have long been like sisters.

But if she continues to follow me, I'm afraid...

Thinking of this, she said calmly, "I will work with my mother...madam to redeem your indenture, and you will no longer have to serve me in the future."

The worry in Baoqin's eyes gradually turned into anxiety: "What nonsense are you talking about, young lady?"

Mu An Ning spoke softly, "I know you are an excellent embroidery artist. I will help you find a job in the embroidery workshop. Or if you have other wishes, I will also..."

Baoqin's eyes were filled with tears, and she interrupted her with a trembling voice: "Miss, Baoqin is not going anywhere, I just want to follow you for the rest of my life!"

Mu An Ning's eyelashes fluttered, she lowered her eyelids, and said softly, "I am no longer a daughter of the Marquis' Mansion. If you follow me, you will only suffer."

She is in this situation now and really doesn't want to implicate others.

Baoqin's eyes were filled with tears and she shook her head repeatedly: "Baoqin is not afraid of hardship!" She looked at the girl's forehead wrapped in gauze and wiped her tears: "Besides, the young lady is still injured, Baoqin is really worried!"

Seeing that Mu An Ning was still indifferent, she said anxiously: "Miss, if you don't want Bao Qin, then Bao Qin will die to show her determination!"

Mu An Ning hurriedly stopped her: "Don't talk nonsense!" Her heart was in turmoil, she sighed slightly, and finally softened her heart: "Forget it, just follow me."

Baoqin nodded repeatedly with tears in her eyes.

*

Three days later.

"Have you heard about the incident where the eldest lady framed Miss Wan'er?"

"I heard that she almost caused Miss Wan'er to fall down with her."

"The eldest lady has always been gentle and virtuous, but now it seems that she is just pretending?"

"I heard from one of my sisters that the eldest lady fell into the water on purpose last time, but she was pushed down by the old lady..."

Yunxiang listened to the other maids' whispers with satisfaction.

She really didn't expect that the country girl could drive the eldest lady out of the mansion in one fell swoop.

Thinking of this, her eyebrows slightly raised: "Why call her Miss? She is just lucky to be an adopted daughter who has stayed in the Marquis' Mansion for so many years." She paused and said proudly: "There is only one Miss Wan'er in our Marquis' Mansion."

"Yes, yes, Sister Yunxiang is right." A group of maids echoed in succession. Looking at Yunxiang's undisguised pride, they all secretly regretted not volunteering to serve Mu Wan'er.

No one noticed the master and servant who were quietly walking towards the side door.

Of course she heard their loud conversation, and she was not completely unmoved.

It's just human nature to change with the times. The person who once pushed you to the top can now trample you under his feet without mercy.

Now Baoqin is the only one left by her side.

Yesterday, her eldest maid Qi Xin and other younger maids asked to be sent to other courtyards, fearing that they would have to suffer hardship outside the mansion with her.

Except for scolding her that day, her adoptive father, adoptive mother and the old lady never came to see her again.

Seeing Baoqin getting angry and preparing to step forward to argue, Mu Anning reached out to stop her and shook his head gently: "Let's go."

She didn't want to cause any more trouble.

Today is the day for people in the mansion to go to the temple to burn incense and pray for blessings, but now it has nothing to do with her.

She pursed her lips tightly, thought no more, and walked quickly to the side door, but ran into someone she didn't expect.

Mu Wan'er was seen wearing a light green brocade dress, standing alone beside the carriage that she had ordered Baoqin to call ahead, kicking the stones at her feet out of boredom.

Why didn't she go to Lingyin Temple with the Mu family?

Mu Wan'er raised her head suddenly when she heard the footsteps, and a gleam of light flashed across her slightly stern eyes: "Sister!"

Suddenly, her expression darkened again, apparently because she noticed the gauze wrapped around the girl's forehead.

She stammered, "I'm sorry, sister. I really didn't mean it."

"I know you won't believe me, but it really wasn't me that day..." She was a little incoherent, "No, it was me, but I couldn't help myself. Alas, I don't know how to say it..."

[Wuwuwu, how could my sister possibly believe me? ]

[I wouldn't believe that I could be controlled by the system! ]

In fact, this is her third time traveling through a book.

According to the system, she was chosen because she was a big fan of the fake rich girl supporting role, so it wanted her to experience the life of the real rich girl leading role and correct her wrong ideas.

However, how could she possibly be obedient?

Therefore, the first two times she traveled through the book, she did not follow the system's instructions, which caused the world to restart.

And according to the plot, Mu An Ning began to hate her more and more even though she did nothing, and finally committed suicide miserably.

This time, the system had gained experience, and actually began to directly control her behavior when she refused to follow the plot, thereby accelerating Mu An Ning's dark transformation and pushing the story forward.

However, the plot now seems to be developing in an uncontrollable direction?

Seeing that Mu An Ning didn't respond, she kept thinking -

[My sister left the mansion earlier than expected. Did she finally wake up? ]

[God has eyes! I finally don’t have to follow the path of a female rival anymore! ]

[Woo woo woo, but how can I get close to her after she leaves?]

[Also, the engagement with that dude won't fall on me, right?]

Seeing the girl in front of him getting more and more emotional, Mu An Ning smiled gently: "I know. I hope you and I will be well in the future. Take care."

Although Mu Wan'er's thoughts were always inexplicable, she could sense that she had no ill intentions.

She seemed to be somewhat lucid.

They are all characters in picture books, controlled by an author and a system.

Mu Wan'er must be an outsider, so she can see into the future.

But even if we are in an illusion, what can we do?

She has spent more than ten years here, and truth and falsehood are no longer that important.

She only wishes to live the rest of her life in peace and tranquility, and does not want to be involved in disputes anymore.

Staying away from the Marquis' Mansion and returning everything to Mu Wan'er may be the best choice.

Before Mu Wan'er could come to her senses, Mu An Ning had already boarded the carriage.

She looked at the backs of the master and servant with a little doubt.

【？ 】

【What did my sister know? 】

When leaving, Mu An Ning looked at the mansion where he had lived for fifteen years through the curtains blown by the wind.

The stone lion in front of the palace stands majestically, peaceful and harmonious, but the surrounding green trees sway in the breeze, making faint sounds.

The scene remained the same as before, the only difference was that this was no longer her home.