Phi-Fic Chapter 642 Testing Mu Qingyuan!
Chapter 642 Testing Mu Qingyuan!
After returning from Yu County, Mu Qingyuan seemed to have been stimulated by something, and he studied even harder than before, and he was also more serious when practicing martial arts.
Since his return, he has not mentioned a word about Mu Xinyao.
After careful consideration, Mu Xin Nuan found an opportunity to have a proper talk with him alone.
“Ah Yuan, I heard from your teacher that you’ve been reading until midnight lately. You’re still growing, so you can’t overwork yourself.”
"I know, elder sister. You don't need to worry about me. You should take better care of your nephew."
Seeing Mu Qingyuan's smiling face, Mu Xinnuan was actually the most nervous.
In his previous life, Mu Qingyuan was a cunning and scheming person. In this life, although he has been guided back to the right path by himself and his mother, it is hard to guarantee that he will not be led astray by others. After all, he is still young and his mind is not yet fully developed.
"Ah Yuan, I haven't contacted you since you came back. I know you must be feeling terrible. Are you blaming your sister for keeping Xin Yao under house arrest and restricting her freedom?"
Mu Qingyuan looked slightly anxious and shook her head, saying, "No! Eldest sister, you're overthinking it. I didn't think that way. I know that Second Sister did something wrong, and according to the law, she should be exiled. It's already good enough that you can give her a peaceful place and ensure she has enough to eat and wear."
“Ah Yuan, she is still your own sister after all. Actually, I've thought it through these past few days. Don't you have some businesses in the capital? What about those that Aunt Song left you?”
Mu Qingyuan vaguely guessed what she was going to say, but nodded without showing any emotion.
"If you're worried about Xinyao, then take her with you. But there's one thing you must remember: even if she goes with you, she can't appear in public. Besides, you probably can't fathom how deep Xinyao's thoughts really are. I won't say any more; think it over yourself."
"Eldest sister?"
Mu Xin Nuan raised her hand to stop him, "I know you're young and probably can't take care of her yourself. Just arrange a place for her to stay at the manor outside the city. You're her younger brother, so if your people take care of her, she can't say that you've mistreated her."
Mu Qingyuan pursed his lips; he understood what his elder sister meant.
Actually, he had been thinking about this issue these days, but he was young and studying in Yanzhou. He had also caused such a big mess before, so his older sister was afraid she would not trust him.
But now it seems that my elder sister was much more thoughtful than I was.
Thinking back to the day I visited my second sister, apart from the things she had smashed, the rest of the house, such as the windowsill and the yard, was clean and tidy.
Moreover, some details show that the second sister was doing well there, and it wasn't because the servants there had to do a last-minute cleaning just because she was going there.
With the eldest sister treating the second sister so well, what else could I possibly worry about?
As for myself, as a man, if I frequently enter and leave the manor and am discovered by someone with ulterior motives, I'm afraid it will really bring me trouble.
If someone who should be exiled appears on your estate, wouldn't you be guilty of harboring a suspect?
At that time, let alone fame and fortune, I'm afraid that when I go out in the future, no friends will come to talk to me or greet me anymore.
"Eldest sister, I feel at ease leaving Second Sister here with you. Although Second Sister's place is quieter, it is clean and tidy. Moreover, the servants take very good care of her. If she were to return to the capital with me, I'm afraid it would cause trouble."
Hearing his words, Mu Xin Nuan felt somewhat relieved.
Originally, what she said just now was a test.
If Mu Qingyuan doesn't trust her, then he will naturally choose to take Mu Xinyao away, after all, she is his own sister.
Of course, this gave Mu Xin Nuan an opportunity. Once she saw that Mu Qing Yuan was out of control, she could expose the matter directly, thus completely ruining his future.
If he chooses to keep Mu Xinyao here, then everything will be easy.
Mu Xinyao is still Mu Xinyao, and Mu Qingyuan is still Mu Qingyuan.
She wouldn't harbor any resentment towards her half-brother because of this.
“Ah Yuan, I’m glad you trust me. How about this, let her stay there for now. In a few years, when you’ve grown up and gotten married, you can bring her away.”
Mu Qingyuan was slightly taken aback. She hadn't expected her elder sister to be thinking about things several years in the future. If she could say that, it meant she would absolutely not do anything to her second sister. At that moment, she felt even more grateful to her elder sister.
"Thank you, elder sister."
"No need. We're all family, no need for thanks. Originally, I was thinking of changing her appearance and identity, and finding her a good family to marry into. But you've met her, and with her personality, how could she possibly agree?"
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, there was a hint of bitterness in her voice.
"Elder sister, you don't need to worry about this. Second sister made a mistake, but now that she can live a life of comfort, that's already very good."
Mu Xin Nuan smiled, got up and went to Mu Qing Yuan's side. She raised her chin slightly to look at him and reached out to pat his head. "In the blink of an eye, you've grown taller than me. You're about to become a real man."
Mu Qingyuan was close to her and seemed to be able to feel the deep reluctance emanating from her. This was his older sister, the sister who had been teaching him since childhood.
"In a few more years, it will be time for me to get married."
"Elder sister, I'm still young." She scratched her head sheepishly.
“Ah Yuan is shy. Our Ah Yuan is growing more and more handsome. I’ll have to write to my mother later and ask her to help you find a good girl.”
"Elder sister, please stop teasing me. Even if we're talking about marriage, we should talk to eldest brother first. He's older than me."
Seeing Mu Qingyuan's flushed face, Mu Xinnuan smiled again, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. I heard you didn't bring many clothes this time. A few embroiderers will come over later this afternoon to help you take your measurements and make clothes. Also, if you need anything, remember to let them know."
"Okay, I understand, elder sister."
"Alright, go ahead and get busy. But remember, never stay up late studying again. If you ruin your eyesight, all those years of studying will have been for nothing!"
"Yes, brother, I've got it."
Mu Xin Nuan then instructed someone to retrieve several fine jade pendants from the storeroom. She personally selected two from them and sent them to Mu Qing Yuan.
“A gentleman never partes with his jade without good reason. But jade pendants should match one's clothing; you can't always wear the same piece. Did you leave all your previous jade pendants in the capital?”
"Well, I thought it would be in the way, so I didn't bring it."