I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 748 - Chapter 748 Envy

Chapter 748: Envy Chapter 748: Envy Editor: Atlas Studios Shu Yuan didn’t care about the interests of the fourth branch at all.

He was already furious that Shu Qing had caused the entire Shu family to suffer on behalf of the fourth branch, which was merely a collateral branch.

Moreover, Mu Shi’s request wasn’t overboard, so he agreed without much hesitation.

Now, they were just waiting for Shu Qing to express his stance.

But how could Shu Qing raise any objections in front of his main family and the powerful Mu family?

Shu Qing clenched his fists under the table, but he ultimately didn’t object.

He nodded to indicate he agreed, and thus a pact with the Mu family was made.

Mu Shi only gave Shu Qing and Shu Mingxiang a deep look before getting up and leaving.

When they returned to the Qi Residence, Mu Shi pulled Qi Haoran and Bowen to the study.

“The Shu family was too cooperative.” He felt a little uneasy.

Qi Haoran said, “According to my sources, Shu Yuan is a very cautious person.

It’s not surprising that he agreed to our conditions.” “What about the fourth branch of the Shu family?

He has repeatedly allowed the women of the Shu family to come and acknowledge us as their relatives.

Clearly, he’s not someone with a clear grasp on reality.” Qi Haoran coughed lightly and lowered his voice.

“I heard that Old Madam Shu might not make it through this winter.” Mu Shi was stunned.

When he thought about how Old Madam Shu was Wanniang’s mother and recalled what had happened back then, he felt a mixture of disappointment and elation.

Seeing that his father didn’t understand, Bowen explained, “Shu Qing has been idle at home since the establishment of the new dynasty.

Although Shu Mingxiang is an official in court, he’s only a Grade 4B official and hasn’t made any progress in his career.

I heard that he’s been doing well recently.

His superiors gave him an excellent assessment and he might be promoted to Grade 4A at the beginning of next year.

However, if Old Madam Shu dies of illness now, he’ll have to observe mourning for three years.

Not only will his promotion be ruined, but it’ll also be a problem if he can be reinstated after three years.” Mu Shi was a general.

If his official status wasn’t high enough, there was really no need for him to observe mourning.

He blinked and said, “In other words, if Old Madam Shu dies, the fourth branch might be doomed to mediocrity.” Mu Bowen said with a smile, “At least it’s very difficult for the current generation to stand out.” Although he was gentle, it didn’t mean that he didn’t have a temper.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have investigated the Shu family so thoroughly.

“The fourth branch is afraid that we will take revenge.

At this moment, no matter how unwilling he is, he won’t dare to provoke us.

Father, actually, we don’t have to do much.

We just have to wait and see.” Mu Shi looked at Mu Bowen, who was mature like an adult, and sighed.

“You’ve grown up.

Since that’s the case, I’ll leave this matter to you.” He stood up and said, “Since you can’t control your younger siblings, you should take care of the matters outside.” Bowen blushed and lowered his head in shame.

“I’ve made Father worry.

Don’t worry, I’ll take care of the Shu family.” Mu Yangling blinked in surprise.

“This matter is over just like that?” Qi Haoran closed his eyes and hugged her.

“Father-in-law has already gone straight to the point and talked to them.

What else is there?

As soon as Father-in-law sat down, he asked Shu Qing why he used his power for personal gain to enlist the Mu family in the military.

With this evidence and hatred, even if Mother-in-law comes from the Shu family, Shu Yuan and Shu Qing won’t dare to make any requests.” Qi Haoran patted her gently and said, “A woman obeys her husband after getting married.

Mother-in-law is now Madam Mu-Shu.” Mu Yangling pouted.

“Then why can’t I resolve it?

My status is higher than Father’s.

Why won’t they be willing to listen to me?” Qi Haoran said matter-of-factly, “You’re a married daughter of the Mu family, so it’s not justifiable to have you represent them.

In addition, Mother-in-law is here, so they naturally won’t give you face.” He patted Mu Yangling to comfort her and said, “Don’t be sad.

I’ll listen to you in the future.” How was that the same?

However, Mu Yangling did not argue with him.

Seeing that he was so tired that he was snoring slightly, she asked softly, “I haven’t seen you doing anything recently.

Why are you so tired?” Qi Haoran turned around and said, “Serving Father-in-law is a physically-demanding task.” For the past two days, Qi Haoran had been even more attentive than Bowen, the biological son.

If Bowen was Mu Shi’s biological son, others might think that Qi Haoran was the Mu family’s chief steward when he stood beside Mu Shi.

In just two days, although Mu Shi had only gone to the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs when he entered the capital, everyone knew him.

It couldn’t be helped.

The three of them inevitably bumped into people on the streets.

Mu Shi walked in front, and a handsome young man stood behind him.

Beside the young man was the famous Prince Rong of Great Qi.

If that was all, everyone would merely be surprised for a moment.

Most importantly, Prince Rong, who usually had a straight face, was all smiles as he led the way for Mu Shi with a fawning look as he introduced the scenery along the way.

It had to be said that this was a terrifying sight to behold.

Everyone couldn’t stare at each other and could only secretly size the man in front up.

With a full beard and a stalwart figure, the person who could make the second most respected Prince Rong lower his status and lower himself to entertain him was obviousaEUR”Prince Rong’s father-in-law!

So Prince Rong was also afraid of his father-in-law!

So Prince Rong also had to please his father-in-law!

Everyone secretly sized up Mu Shi with starry eyes, feeling deep admiration from within.

However, there were also people who could not stand him and felt that Qi Haoran was too fawning and embarrassing the royal family.

The current patriarch of the Qi clan really wanted to talk to Qi Haoran, but he ultimately could not summon the courage.

He could only vaguely remind the Emperor when he met him, hoping that Qi Xiuyuan could persuade Qi Haoran to pay attention to the royal family’s image.

Qi Xiuyuan’s expression darkened right away.

The patriarch of the Qi family immediately shut up and didn’t dare to say anything else.

When he left the palace, he couldn’t help but curse in his heart: ‘Go ahead and dote on him more than you dote on your own son.

Let’s see what becomes of him.’ However, Qi Xiuyuan’s anger was not directed at the Qi family’s patriarch, but at Qi Haoran.

The eldest brother was like a father, and Qi Xiuyuan truly treated Qi Haoran as his son.

In the end, Qi Haoran rarely listened to him since he was young.

Even if he agreed in work matters, he would find faults or retort.

When had he ever listened to him?

Not to mention serving him submissively.

In all his life, Qi Xiuyuan had only been treated like this the last time he was seriously poisoned.

However, at that time, Qi Haoran only brought him his bowl of medicine and trivial things like that.

Moreover, it was only once or twice.

Qi Xiuyuan suppressed the anger in his heart and warned himself that he shouldn’t compare himself with Mu Shi, who was an elder.

However, the next day, the news of Prince Rong accompanying General Mu to visit Daming Mountain and even personally renting a sedan chair spread to the palace.

Qi Xiuyuan continued to tolerate it.

On the third day, Prince Rong accompanied General Mu to visit all the feudal officials and his ex-colleagues in the capital.

In order not to disturb them from catching up, Prince Rong only sent them to the door and was willing to wait alone at the small teahouse next door.

As soon as General Mu came out, he led his horse to pick him upaEUR| He could be said to be the most filial son-in-law to appear in a hundred years.

Qi Xiuyuan, who had been so busy with the Crown Prince’s coronation ceremony, could not take it anymore.

He called Qi Haoran into the palace overnight, saying that he had something to discuss.

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