Mu Yingbao was not very clear about what kind of official position the prefect held in ancient times.

But from what she saw after entering the mansion, there were three wives, four concubines, many children, many servants and many rules, so it was certain that this official position was very high. Let alone other things, just look at this garden, it's as big as the park in the community where she lives now.

It wasn't even dark yet, but lanterns were already hung along the bluestone path in the garden. It was really extravagant. That was all. It would be strange if the uncle, the governor, didn't embezzle.

"My precious girl, you've suffered a lot outside these years. You can live here with peace of mind in the future. Your uncle, your sisters, and your brothers will all take good care of you." Mrs. Dong held Mu Yingbao's hand lovingly and said in a very emotional voice.

Mu Yingbao didn't feel any sincerity in the other person's eyes.

"Yingbao also wants to live here for a long time, but Yingbao has had no one to discipline him since he was young, so he is used to being free and undisciplined. He doesn't want to learn those rules, and Yingbao is afraid of causing trouble and bringing shame to his uncle and aunt." The other party's purpose is unclear, so Mu Yingbao must block some possibilities that he has thought of in advance.

She can enjoy playing dumb here, but that doesn't mean she has to pay the price of being disciplined. No matter what, she must focus on her own freedom.

"Silly girl, what are you talking about? Don't worry, your uncle and aunt won't make you feel uncomfortable. You can do whatever you want in the mansion, but when you go outside, you have to be a little more careful." Dong smiled and comforted.

"Oh, that's good, thank you, aunt." Mu Yingbao responded with a smile. She was truly happy, but there was not the slightest hint of gratitude in her expression!

"Sister Bao, if you want to learn to play the piano, you can find our eldest sister." Mu Jinshuang said on the side.

Mu Yingbao immediately looked at Mu Jinyi; "Is it really okay, big sister?"

"Of course, you can learn piano not only from me, your sister. They are all good at embroidery, calligraphy and poetry reciting. As long as you are willing, you can learn from anyone and learn anything." Mu Jinyi replied with a smile.

"Wow, that's great. But when the time comes, I hope my sisters won't look down on me for being stupid." Mu Yingbao said even more excitedly.

"How could that be? We are so happy to have a smart and cute little sister." Mu Jinlian didn't want to speak at first, but her biological mother Shen, who was standing next to her, pinched her secretly, reminding her, so she had to speak.

It's not like they really plan to keep her in the mansion permanently, there's no need to do this! Mu Jinlian felt that there was no need for everyone to coax her.

There was constant laughter in the garden, and anyone who heard it would envy the harmony of the shepherd's family.

At this moment, in a dining hall in the backyard of the Mu Mansion, an old woman stood up from the mat, twirling Buddhist beads in her hand, and slowly walked back to her bedroom.

Immediately, a maid came forward and offered a cup of tea.

"What's the noise ahead?" the old woman asked casually after sitting down.

"Madam, they are in the garden right now." After the old woman finished speaking, she looked at the old lady, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke again; "Madam, they suddenly brought the child back. What do you think they are planning?"

The old lady picked up the teacup and smiled. "What are your plans? The fourth son didn't die recently. They didn't accept it earlier or later, but now. What else could it be about except the matter with Marquis Xue's mansion?"

"Are they really planning to use someone else's trick?" the old woman asked uncertainly.

"Madam, you are really amazing. Although you have been here all year round and never ask about their affairs, nothing they want to do escapes your eyes." The old woman said admiringly.

The old lady was very pleased with the words, but she did not respond.

"Well, what do you think? Just let them go? After all, that is the Fourth Master's only bloodline." The old woman asked cautiously and tentatively.

The old lady paused, but she was not displeased. "Shuang girl is arrogant, and her mother is also arrogant. However, it is not a bad thing for our Mu family if they are like this. What's more, I watched Yi girl grow up.

As for the fourth brother, his lowly mother couldn't stand the grievance and committed suicide, but he treated me as an enemy. He called me mother, but there was no closeness in his eyes, and he even hoped that I would die soon.

I didn't bother with him and kindly found a good marriage for him, but he was so good that he just left. He found a woman of unknown identity and had a child with her. If it wasn't for him, the master wouldn't have fallen ill and left me when he was less than 50 years old.

Although the eldest daughter-in-law's behavior was not very decent, she had no other choice. If she didn't take the girl back, would she really let her jump into the fire pit and become a widow as soon as she got married?

If we let other girls in the mansion take over, none of them would be appropriate, and we can't just use maids casually. In this case, that girl is the most suitable. At least she can be of some use, and it's not in vain that she's named Mu."

After hearing this, the old woman spoke up again and agreed, saying that it was indeed true.

The mansion did not recognize the Fourth Master's marriage outside, so it was normal for him to have no feelings for the child. If anyone wanted to blame someone, it could only be that the girl had a bad fate, choosing the wrong parents and being born into the wrong family.

In the garden, everyone sat down in the octagonal pavilion. On the stone table, there were fruits, snacks, and tea. They had just finished dinner, so these were just decorations.

The other masters were all sitting there talking quietly, except Mu Yingbao, who was holding a peach in his hand and eating it with relish.

Everyone watching was wondering, how come this guy has such a good appetite? Isn't he afraid of getting food poisoning?

The peach was big, fragrant and sweet. After she took a bite, peach juice flowed down the corners of her mouth. Then, in full view of everyone, Mu Yingbao raised her hand and wiped it away with her sleeve.

Hey, isn't there a handkerchief? It seems that her handkerchief is tucked into her waist as a decoration! The corners of the mouths of many people who saw it twitched. Not to mention the masters, even the maids who were serving around couldn't stand it.

Mu Jinyi couldn't help but look at her mother with some worry at this moment. She thought, since this good sister was like this, did she really have to take her to the street and embarrass herself in front of outsiders?

Even if that thing could be done, there were still five days before the divorce. She would stay at home during these five days, and for the sake of her lifelong happiness, she could grit her teeth and endure it. However, if she really went out, she was afraid that she would not be able to bear it.

Mrs. Dong signaled to her daughter with her eyes to be at ease and not panic.

When she looked at Mu Yingbao again, she hesitated for a moment and looked at Aunt Lu who was standing beside her.

Although it seemed unintentional, Aunt Lu knew that it was her turn.

"Ah, looking at Miss Bao, I feel really bad. Miss Bao has reached the age of marriage. Logically speaking, considering Miss Bao's appearance and our master's status, it should not be difficult to find a good marriage for her. The difficulty lies in that her parents died early, and she has the title of unlucky people..."

When Mu Yingbao heard this, she looked at the peach in her hand that she could still take a bite of, and looked up at Aunt Lu. What did she want to say? Could she just say it directly? You are so roundabout. Aren't you tired? I am anxious, okay?

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