At this moment.
The guard walked quickly toward them, stopped, and respectfully handed over a letter with both hands. "Princess, this is a letter from the Marquis."
Mu Chenshuang reached out and took it, then opened it.
Linglong, watching from the side, said excitedly, "The Marquis is about to set off back to the capital."
Mu Chenshuang put down the letter. Lord Mu's return to the capital must be due to an imperial edict. It would take at least a month to travel from the border to the capital.
However, it remains to be seen how Lord Mu will deal with Lu Wei upon his return, and whether he is aware of the situation within the Marquis's residence.
The backyard has been unusually quiet lately. Mu Yazhi hasn't caused any trouble either. The mother and daughter have been staying quietly in the yard. Sitting and waiting for death is not like Lu Wei's style. Thinking of what Xue Jiajia had told her before, Lu Wei is probably just waiting for Lord Mu to return to the capital.
Was Lord Mu's return to the capital at this time intentionally orchestrated by the Emperor?
Mu Chenshuang guessed that she also had to be wary.
He then summoned the steward and instructed him, "From today onwards, the number of guards in the backyard can be appropriately reduced; there's no need for strict security. If Lu Wei and Mu Yazhi wish to leave the manor, they must report to me."
The steward replied, "Yes."
After the manager left, Linglong said worriedly, "Miss, won't this give them a chance to take advantage of us?"
Now that Madam Lu is under surveillance, they no longer need to be so cautious in the Marquis's residence, and the young lady has not encountered any more troublesome things.
Mu Chenshuang picked up her water glass, took a small sip, and said calmly, "I have my own plans."
This indicates a relaxation of vigilance, and it is necessary to secretly strengthen surveillance over them.
Linglong didn't ask any further questions.
Mu Chenshuang put down her water glass, rubbing it with her thumb, and suddenly asked, "The steamed crucian carp at lunch today was very delicious. Linglong, your fish cooking skills have improved quite quickly."
Linglong replied, "Oh, I didn't make that dish. Qingkui did. Miss, you know I'm not good at cooking fish and I'm still working hard to improve. I had just figured out a way to cook it and was about to make it today when Qingkui offered to say that she was good at cooking fish. So I watched from the side. Qingkui's technique is indeed skillful."
"I see. Go and call her over."
Linglong replied, "Yes."
Linglong then went to the kitchen, found Qingkui, and brought her to Mu Chenshuang.
Upon seeing Mu Chenshuang, Qingkui knelt down and respectfully bowed, saying, "This servant greets the Princess."
"No need for formalities, please rise!"
"Thank you, Princess."
Qingkui stood up, her timid expression clearly indicating she was just a maid.
"Linglong told me that you made the steamed crucian carp today?"
Qingkui said nervously, "It was made by this servant. I wonder if it was because I did something wrong?" She looked frightened as she spoke.
"No, you did a great job. It suits my taste perfectly. From now on, you will be in charge of cooking fish dishes. Since Linglong isn't good at it, I will increase your monthly salary accordingly."
Qingkui was overjoyed upon hearing this, but she did not show it excessively. "Thank you, Princess."
"You may leave!"
"yes."
After Qingkui curtsied, she turned and left. As she turned, a sinister glint appeared in her eyes.
In the backyard.
After relaying Mu Chenshuang's instructions to the two, the steward left.
Mu Yazhi was surprised and indignant, saying, "Why would that bitch Mu Chenshuang suddenly be so kind?"
Lu Wei looked calmly outside and said indifferently, "It's probably because your father has already set off back to the capital."
The words were spoken.
Mu Yazhi was startled and turned around abruptly to look at her mother, exclaiming in surprise, "Father is coming back?"
Lu Wei slowly stood up and walked towards the door. "Your father hasn't returned to the capital for two years. It's time for him to come back."
Mu Yazhi was overjoyed. The gloom on her face vanished instantly, and she said excitedly, "That's wonderful! Father dotes on you so much. If Father knew that you were persecuted by that bitch Mu Chenshuang and driven to live in this dilapidated place, Father would definitely teach her a lesson."
"Yazhi, you're still too naive. Your father truly dotes on Mu Chenshuang."
Mu Yazhi immediately looked annoyed and resentful, "But Father can't just let it go like this, can he?"
Lu Wei lowered her gaze indifferently, a cold smile curving her lips. "Before your father returns, I'll prepare a grand gift for her. However, judging by the timing, your eldest sister should return to the capital before your father."
Upon hearing this, Mu Yazhi's mood instantly improved, and she snorted coldly, "Mu Chenshuang is all alone. When Father and Eldest Sister return, we will be the only family. What does Mu Chenshuang amount to?"
At that time, she will repay Mu Chenshuang many times over all the resentment she has harbored during this period.
"Will my eldest brother come back with Father?" Mu Yazhi suddenly asked.
"You'll find out when your dad gets back."
evening.
Qi Ye and Cheng Li returned to their residence.
Mu Chenshuang summoned Qi Ye to the study.
"Miss, what can I do for you?"
"Keep a close eye on Qingkui these nights."
Qi Ye asked, "She will take action?"
"Definitely, just be careful."
She gave Qingkui such a great opportunity; she couldn't possibly fail to seize it.
"I see."
Mu Chenshuang casually inquired about Wei Xu's situation. Qi Ye had been leading them in training outside the city. Hearing Qi Ye reluctantly praise Wei Xu, it seemed that he had made considerable progress, which was indeed commendable.
"You don't need to train outside anymore; stay inside the manor."
Wei Xu could attend the grand event three days from now.
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