Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

At this moment, Sun Boyan was no longer the arrogant man he had been at the post station and the restaurant. He was now a gentleman, humble and polite.

Yao Guang rolled her eyes silently and tugged at Ying Yu Fu: "Fu'er, this person is really good at pretending."

Ying Yufu nodded, "She can certainly pretend."

The old lady sat at the head of the table, glancing at them furtively out of the corner of her eye.

Ying Yufu and Yao Guang immediately became serious.

The old lady chuckled and looked away, saying to Sun Boyan, "Hong'er, Boyan is a guest from afar. You are both candidates this year. Why don't you show him around the mansion and invite him to stay for lunch?"

Shangguan Hong said, "Yes, Grandmother."

Then he looked at Sun Boyan and said, "Young Master Sun, please come with me."

Sun Boyan quickly agreed, and then hurriedly took out a brocade box from his bosom, presented it with both hands, and said, "Madam, this is something my father acquired by chance. My father knows that you have seen countless rare treasures. Although this item is not particularly valuable, it is rare. I hope you will not find it offensive."

"Oh? You even brought a gift. Your father is very thoughtful." The old nanny took the brocade box and presented it to the old lady.

As the old lady spoke, she opened the brocade box, revealing a golden, fist-sized luminous pearl inside.

"Madam, this is a luminous pearl that my father found by chance under a tree. When he discovered it, the withered trees around it were showing signs of sprouting."

My father felt it was unusual, so he took it back.

Unlike other luminous pearls, it emits a seven-colored halo at night, illuminating people within a hundred paces with every detail.

Every single hair and pore on the skin can be seen clearly.

Most importantly, my father had had this bead for about six months. During those six months, he kept the bead in his study every day. After being in contact with it for so long, his headache, which he had suffered from in his early years, was cured.

Not only that, but my father's gray hair has also thinned out a bit.

Later, her mother placed it among her favorite fresh fruit, and half a month later, the fruit was still as fresh as ever, showing no signs of spoilage.

My father then realized that this bead was a treasure, capable of curing illness and warding off disasters, and preserving youth and longevity.

"So that's how it is. In that case, this bead is indeed a true treasure." The old lady picked up the bead and examined it carefully.

A hint of joy flashed in Sun Boyan's eyes, and he quickly said, "I'm glad the old lady is satisfied."

The little madman, perched on Ying Yufu's shoulder, stared wide-eyed at the bead. After a while, the system's voice rang in Ying Yufu's mind.

[Ding! Please destroy all Beads of Glass, reorganize the Mu family, and truly take control of the Mu family.]

Ying Yufu's eyes immediately turned cold.

"Xiao Dian, what's wrong?" Ying Yufu asked Xiao Dian in her mind.

【Host, this pearl is an object from outer space. The substance it emits seems to be able to cure all diseases and keep fruits and vegetables from rotting.】

However, prolonged exposure to this substance depletes a person's life potential. If what Sun Boyan said is true, barring any unforeseen circumstances, his father and mother likely do not have long to live.

Ying Yufu clenched her fists, a murderous intent rising in her heart. [The Sun family and the Jiangnan Mu clan branch want to kill my maternal grandmother?]

Xiao Dian said, "Perhaps, only the Mu family of Jiangnan is involved, and the Sun family... might just be being used."

Even so...

Even so, the Sun family is guilty!

How could she tolerate such petty schemes against her family, whom she had worked so hard to protect?

She should have realized that there must be people in the Mu family who were unhappy with her taking over as the head of the Mu family.

She wasn't sure which branch or lineage it belonged to at first, but now it seems that this branch of the Mu family in Jiangnan must be one of them.

These people dared not disobey their maternal grandmother, much less openly confront her, the future crown princess.

So they devised a vicious plan to kill the grandmother, and then secretly seize power from her and sideline her.

They must have thought that once she married the Crown Prince, she would be unable to manage the Mu family business, and once her maternal grandmother passed away, they would become the actual controllers of the Mu family.

That was indeed a very deep scheme.

Unfortunately, her wedding was just around the corner, leaving her with no time to attend to things in Jiangnan, let alone spare any attention to deal with the Mu family's affairs.

We can only put it aside for now.

Let those people live a little longer for now.

"Second cousin, why don't you take Young Master Sun for a stroll around the manor?" Ying Yufu said to Shangguan Hong.

When Shangguan Hong saw Ying Yufu looking at him, based on his understanding of Ying Yufu, he could tell at a glance that her expression was different.

Even though she seemed calm and composed at the moment, he noticed something was different.

A normal Fu'er's eyes are bright and sparkling, with light in them.

At this moment, Fu'er appeared calm, but in reality, her eyes were very dark.

Aside from the problem stemming from Sun Boyan, Shangguan Hong couldn't think of anything else.

His gaze turned colder, and he turned to Sun Boyan, saying, "Young Master Sun, let's go."

Although his tone was gentle and he even had a smile on his face, Sun Boyan inexplicably felt that this young master Shangguan was terrifyingly cold.

Sun Boyan couldn't help but shiver.

After leaving the main hall, he looked up at the morning sun and then wiped the dense cold sweat from his forehead.

After the person left, Ying Yufu's face immediately darkened.

She said, "Grandmother, put this bead down quickly, this thing is no good."

Upon hearing this, the old lady placed the beads into a brocade box, which was then taken away by the nanny.

"Fu'er, is there something wrong with that bead?" Shangguan Tang's expression changed slightly, her face showing concern.

Ying Yufu said, "That bead is called a shell bead, and it is a harmful substance."

She explained in detail the harm caused by the beaded pearl.

"So, this bead can actually deplete a person's potential, making them as fleeting as a flower in full bloom, their rise and fall happening in a very short time."

The old lady spoke slowly, her expression unchanged.

"That's right, exactly. This bead may look good, but it's actually extremely poisonous."

"Hmph, really... there are some people in the Mu family who don't respect me." The old lady chuckled, her laughter tinged with coldness.

Ying Yufu sighed, "Grandmother, please don't get angry. I will take care of these things sooner or later."

The old lady looked at Ying Yufu and said, "Alright, no matter who those people are, you should find them out. Whether it's the Jiangnan branch, other branches, or the main family, as long as anyone has any improper thoughts, you should deal with them accordingly."

Ying Yufu nodded: "Grandmother, rest assured. As the head of the Mu family, it is my duty to keep the Mu family stable."

"Mother, it's still Sun Boyan, and the rest are from the Sun family. They've all been sold off," Gong Peilan sneered.

The old lady said calmly, "When we eat later, let's give that young man from the Sun family a try."

On the other side, Shangguan Hong took Sun Boyan for a short stroll around the mansion before heading to the small living room where the other scholars were.

"Brother Sun, what's wrong with you?"

The group was taken aback when they saw Sun Boyan.

At this moment, Sun Boyan's face was pale, his clothes were slightly disheveled, and his hair ornament was crooked.

Sun Boyan glanced at Shangguan Hong, who was standing to the side with a smile, and quickly explained, "It's nothing. I was just strolling around the manor with Brother Shangguan when I tripped and fell, that's why."

"That's true." Shangguan Hong nodded with a smile.

Sun Boyan glanced at Shangguan Hong, his heart tightening.

Just now, when they were passing by the lake, for some reason, he slipped and fell.

He had a vague feeling that this young master Shangguan did not have good intentions towards him, but he had no proof.