The couple thought about it and agreed that their son made sense, which led to the scene that unfolded today.

Yang Mengchen's face held a smile that was not quite a smile, her lips slightly pursed without speaking a word, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"Mother, the servants of the Yang family are all dedicated to their duties, and besides, the Sixth Princess is staying with the Yang family and is being served only by their servants," Nangong Lingfei urged his mother, his resolve to separate his sister from Sister Mu growing firmer.

The implication was clear: if the Sixth Princess was treated as such, their Nangong family should certainly not be an exception.

Lady Nangong's lips faintly trembled but ultimately she said nothing.

Nangong Lingyan didn't like Sister Mu at all, for no particular reason, just an instinct that Sister Mu was not a good person, and seeing the situation, she also joined in persuading her sister.

Unfortunately, Nangong Lingyao clung tightly to Sister Mu's hand, shaking her head furiously, unwilling to listen to anyone's advice.

"Miss, the lady and the eldest son are only thinking of your best interests, and Ms. Yang is a person with a kind and generous heart; she will surely take good care of you. Please obey and go with Ms. Yang. This old servant will manage Joy Garden well while you're away (the courtyard where Nangong Lingyao lives) and wait for your return.

Since this old servant will not be by your side, please take good care of yourself, remember to put on more clothes when you go out, and remember never to eat fish, do not eat..." Sister Mu gently instructed Nangong Lingyao in a soft voice.

Sister Jin, who was she? Having spent nearly twenty years in the Imperial Palace, she had seen all sorts of people and naturally detected the hidden sharpness in Sister Mu's words.

"So what you mean to say is, if something were to happen to the fifth young Miss Nangong, it would all be because my Ms. Yang didn't take care of her well enough? A mere servant, you dare to brazenly criticize my Ms. Yang, it's utterly reckless and presumptuous!"

"This old servant didn't mean that!" Sister Mu was so frightened that she immediately knelt on the ground. Sister Jin was a palace maid of rank from the Imperial Palace, whereas she was just a lowly servant. Even if Sister Jin beat or killed her, no one would dare to say a word: "This old servant is only worried for the miss, I had no intention of criticizing Ms. Yang.

Please, Sister Jin, see the truth!"

The people of the Nangong family and Long Xuanmo initially didn't care much, but after hearing Sister Jin's words, they suddenly understood the implications. The Nangongs were annoyed that Sister Mu had spoken out of turn, while Long Xuanmo's expression turned dark and chilly, his deep-set eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty intent.

Only Nangong Lingyan, who unexpectedly found herself on the ground with Sister Mu, didn't understand what had happened; but seeing Sister Mu, who loved her most, kneeling on the ground, her face pale and her body trembling, she disregarded her own pain and clung to Sister Mu's arm, crying as pitifully as a pear blossom in the rain: "Sister Mu, don't you love me anymore? Don't you want me anymore?"

"Miss, don't cry. Sister Mu does love you, I haven't abandoned you!" Sister Mu comforted Nangong Lingyao in her hurry: "Ms. Yang is a good person, you should listen to Ms. Yang."

"No! I won't listen to her, she's a bad person. I don't want to see a bad person. Sister Mu, make her go away!" Nangong Lingyao shouted loudly, vehemently shaking her head as she looked at Yang Mengchen with eyes full of wariness and hostility.

Nangong Lingfei could no longer contain his anger: "Impudent! Have all the rules you've learned gone to the dogs? How is it decent for a lady of your station to scream and shout so rudely? And you, you conniving old servant, your intentions are deplorable, absolutely unforgivable! Someone, drag her out and beat her to death with sticks!"

Leng Xiao immediately stepped forward, skillfully prying Nangong Lingyao's arms off Sister Mu, and then dragged Sister Mu towards the door.

Lady Nangong opened her mouth as if to say something, but upon seeing Long Xuanmo at her side, his face dark and his gaze filled with an overwhelming murderous aura, she ultimately closed her mouth and sighed.

The Sixth Sister is so good, yet the Fifth Sister speaks of her like this, Nangong Lingyan was naturally furious, "Fifth Sister, you mustn't be disrespectful to the Ninth Sister!"

"Sister Mu!" Seeing Sister Mu being taken away, Nangong Lingyao became instantly panic-stricken, as if her mind had left her. She scrambled up from the ground, staggered forward, and clutched Sister Mu's hand tightly. Turning her head back, she glared furiously and hissed through clenched teeth, "You are all bad people, I hate you all!"

Her sharp voice was filled with bone-chilling hatred, causing everyone present to involuntarily shiver inside.

The members of the Nangong family had looks of shock, staring at Nangong Lingyao with disbelief, their hearts filled with unspeakable pain and disappointment.

Yang Mengchen raised an eyebrow slightly and asked Nangong Lingfei, "Young Master Nangong, it isn't auspicious to see blood on a joyous occasion. How about we detain her first and deal with her later?"

Seeing the meaningful look in Yang Mengchen's eyes, Nangong Lingfei, although he had his doubts, did not object. Just as he was about to order Leng Xiao to take the person to another courtyard, Hai Tang, who had received a signal from Yang Mengchen, stepped forward. She swiftly struck Nangong Lingyao's acupoints, rendering her immobile, then pried her hand away.

Next, she tapped Sister Mu's fainting point and, carrying her, vanished from the doorway in an instant.

"What are you doing? Bring Sister Mu back to me!" Nangong Lingyao glared at Yang Mengchen, her eyes flashing with crazed hostility and fear.

A dazzling streak of black light zipped by, and Nangong Lingyao, who had just been shouting loudly, closed her eyes and collapsed softly toward the ground, causing Lady Nangong and Nangong Lingyan to rush forward in alarm, "Ling Yao (Fifth Sister)!"

Before the two could reach Nangong Lingyao, a silken ribbon as thin as a cicada's wing had already wrapped around Nangong Lingyao's body. With a gentle lift of her hand, Yang Mengchen's cloud and snow satin carried Nangong Lingyao into Bai He's arms, "Take the Fifth Miss Nangong back to her room to rest." After speaking, she retracted the cloud and snow satin onto her right arm.

"Yes, Miss!" Bai He and Shao Yao supported Nangong Lingyao out of the room from both sides.

Seeing that Lady Nangong and Nangong Lingyan seemed about to follow, Yang Mengchen spoke indifferently, "Aunty Nangong, please stay. I have something to discuss with Aunty Nangong. Let Sister Lingyan take care of Sister Lingyao."

"Miss Yang, what about Ling Yao?" Lady Nangong asked worriedly.

Yang Mengchen smiled, "Aunty Nangong, rest assured. Sister Ling Yao is merely overly emotional. I only made her rest well; she will be fine."

Lady Nangong felt slightly relieved, instructed her second daughter to look after her younger sister, and then returned to her seat.

After Nangong Lingyan left, Yang Mengchen waved her hand, and Sister Jin and the other servants promptly exited the room and closed the door tightly.

"Do you know why Sister Ling Yao would hate you so much, especially Aunty Nangong?" Yang Mengchen asked directly.

All three shook their heads. Remembering their daughter's (the Fifth Sister's) behavior just a while ago, they were overwhelmed with heartache. They had always treasured their daughter (the Fifth Sister) like a precious gem. Ever since that incident, however, their daughter (the Fifth Sister) had been drifting away from them.

They thought she might have been scared, but they never expected the result to be… It was all their fault.

"Who is Sister Mu?"

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