SFS Chapter 852 My younger brother returns home!
Chapter 852 My younger brother returns home!
As soon as Mu Qingyuan and Mu Qingye entered the door, they saw Mu Xinnuan.
The surprise on her face and the mist in her eyes warmed their hearts without them even realizing it.
Upon entering the hall, the two of them almost simultaneously called out, "Elder Sister!"
Mu Xin Nuan burst into tears of joy and took a few steps forward. "You're finally back! You two were so worried about me. How come you didn't even send a letter to your elder sister for so long? You deserve a beating!"
As she spoke, Mu Xin Nuan's tears began to fall.
Mu Qingyuan had always been close to her, and seeing this, he knew that his elder sister really missed them.
"Eldest sister, it's our fault. We were too busy broadening our horizons outside."
"At first, he remembered to send a few letters to his elder sister, so why did he stop writing later?"
"Replying to elder sister, it was your younger brother who was disappointing. He fell seriously ill due to an accident, and A-Yuan took care of me the whole time. Later, he was so busy that he forgot about the matter."
Mu Xin Nuan narrowed her eyes. "Did you forget, or are you afraid of writing something in the letter that would give me away? You two are such ingrates!"
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she reached out her finger and lightly tapped each of their foreheads.
Since the two of them knelt down as soon as they entered, it was much easier for Mu Xin Nuan to vent her anger.
"Alright, let them pay their respects to the elders first."
As Duanmu Chuze spoke, he took her hand and helped her sit down to the side.
Since they were in their own residence, the main seats were naturally occupied by the old master and Mu Chang'an.
"Okay, it's good that you're back. Get up first."
Madam Li wiped away her tears, grabbed Mu Qingyuan's sleeve, and looked him over from head to toe. Only after confirming that there were no injuries did she give up. "Someone, quickly take the two young masters downstairs to wash up. Dinner will be served soon."
"Yes, ma'am."
Seeing that Mu Xin Nuan and Mu Qing Ye had a very good relationship, and that the way they spoke was clearly like talking to their own younger brother, without the slightest hint of formality.
Mu Liu was relieved, but Mu Xinhong felt a little envious.
Because of her pregnancy, Mu Xin Nuan went back to her own courtyard to lie down for a while.
Duanmu Chuze, who was with her, said with a hint of sourness, "You really have no conscience. As soon as you saw those two younger brothers, you immediately forgot about me."
"They're my brothers, and you're jealous of that? That's really a bit sour!"
"Whether it's sour or not, I don't care. In short, you can see them and talk to them in the future, but you are not allowed to lay a hand on them again."
Before Mu Xin Nuan could react, she felt her hand get wet. Looking down, she was both amused and exasperated!
This fellow was actually holding her hand and rubbing it back and forth in the copper basin, truly not minding that such serving was beneath his dignity.
"Alright, it's clean now, is that okay?"
"Let me see!" Duanmu Chuze glanced at it seriously, then gave a weak snort. "Let me tell you, if there's a next time, I'll soak you for an hour and see if you learn your lesson!"
Mu Xin Nuan rolled her eyes at him, annoyed. All he did was tap their foreheads. Was it really that big of a deal?
Besides, they were originally siblings, so why are they so jealous?
After the meal and drinks were finished, and the whole family, regardless of gender, sat and talked in the flower hall, Mu Xin Nuan finally smiled a little.
Duanmu Chuze also treated his two younger brothers well, giving each of them a set of high-quality writing implements and a jade pendant.
To be honest, neither of them had their own jade pendants. But could the one bestowed upon them by the Crown Prince be the same?
Regardless of whether this thing is good or not, just based on the Crown Prince's name, it can definitely overshadow everything else.
"You're really stingy. No matter what, those two are supposed to call you brother-in-law. And this is all you're giving them?"
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she winked at Mu Qing Yuan.
Mu Qingyuan had been by her side since childhood, so he naturally understood what she meant. He stepped forward and said with a grin, "Elder sister is right. Brother-in-law, your status is so noble, shouldn't you show more respect?"
Mu Qingye chuckled to herself, but dared not laugh out loud. Mu Chang'an and the others, however, had no such taboo and laughed heartily.
The old man chuckled and scolded, "You really do listen to your eldest sister! No manners at all!"
Mu Xin Nuan also laughed and said, "Grandfather, how can this be considered impolite? I'm just setting a good example for them so that when my third sister's husband arrives, he won't feel comfortable making such a poor move."
So that's what she was planning?
Mu Xinyi chuckled, "Elder sister, is it really appropriate for you to scheme against your brother-in-law right in front of me?"
“What’s wrong with that? We’re family anyway. At worst, your sister can help your husband scheme against the Crown Prince again.”
This remark drew another burst of laughter from the crowd.
Duanmu Chuze smiled. "Very well, I really didn't bring anything else with me today. How about this, I'll grant you that for now. When you have some free time later, visit the Chang Le Prince's Mansion. Then, you two brothers can choose any item from the storeroom, how about that?"
"Why are there two brothers? Is Aze being biased? Don't forget, there's also Axuan."
"Isn't he in the military?"
“Then I, as the eldest sister, will choose for him.”
Seeing Mu Xin Nuan's smug expression, Duanmu Chu Ze could only nod, "Alright, whatever you say."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't really care if Duanmu Chu Ze gave her more gifts; she just wanted to liven up the atmosphere so that everyone wouldn't feel uncomfortable with the Crown Prince around.
Sure enough, the king arrived shortly afterward.
Since it was his turn to be on duty in the palace today, it was already quite an achievement that he was able to come out at this time.
As soon as he entered the door, he felt that everyone was looking at him strangely. Even his young wife looked at him with a hint of joy in her eyes, which really confused him.
Only after taking out the items did he realize that he had been tricked by the Crown Princess.
The entire Mu family was harmonious and happy.
However, things were in complete chaos at the Xie residence.
Unable to find Chu Yan, and with Xie Si still in that mentally challenged state, Master Xie went to great lengths, hoping that even an ordinary, innocent girl could give Xie Si a son.
Master Xie learned from the imperial physician that although Xie Si was mentally challenged, he was still capable of sexual intercourse.
Xie Si wasn't born mentally challenged, so his son certainly won't inherit that trait.
Finally, Master Xie bought a girl from the countryside and gave her five hundred taels of silver, hoping that this girl would give Xie Si a son.
Master Xie went to great lengths here, but Xie San, watching from the shadows, could only scoff.
If anyone had any other options, who would want to marry a fool?