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

"Fu'er is right, Changqing, there is no evidence for this."

Putting aside how bizarre the story of the white light harming people is, even if there really was a white light, you insist that it came from the Mu residence. Do you believe that the people living in the Mu residence would harm your four children?

Mu Changqing looked up and gazed at the old lady without saying a word, only to meet her eyes, which were as deep as a still pool.

There was no warmth in those eyes.

Mu Changqing's heart sank instantly, and a layer of cold sweat covered his back.

The old lady was furious.

Mu Changqing quickly lowered his head and kowtowed.

"Aunt, please calm down. Changqing does not suspect that the people in the Mu residence want to harm those children. It's just that... the white light did indeed come from the Mu residence. Please see the truth."

Perhaps someone else is using this opportunity to frame me, trying to sow discord within the Mu family. I hope Aunt will investigate thoroughly.

The old lady looked at him coldly, "I founded the Mu family myself. For decades, no one has ever been able to sow discord among the Mu family members. If others can ruin the relationship between Mu family members with a little provocation, then it only proves that such family members are better off not being needed."

Mu Changqing's body stiffened again.

"Auntie is right. Changqing was wrong. The four children have suffered such a disaster. Changqing was flustered and I hope Auntie will have mercy on me."

Mu Changqing raised his head, his face covered in tears, looking utterly pitiful.

The old lady said, "Since that's the case, then let's do as Fu'er says and report it to the authorities."

I have already sent someone to the palace to invite the imperial physicians to Rong'an Mansion. With the physicians there to treat you, you can rest assured.

"Changqing thanks you, Auntie."

Mu Changqing paused, then looked in Ying Yufu's direction. "Aunt, I've heard that Princess Anguo possesses extraordinary abilities. If even the imperial physicians cannot cure the children, may I ask Princess Anguo to accompany me?"

The old lady stared at him without saying a word.

Ying Yufu leaned back in the soft chair, staring at Mu Changqing with an ambiguous expression.

Mu Changqing cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Ying Yufu and said, "I hope Princess Anguo will not hesitate to come."

For a moment, no one spoke. Not to mention the old lady, all the elders in the hall stared at Mu Changqing with cold eyes.

"Oh!"

A cold laugh broke the atmosphere in the hall. Shangguan Hong said, "If I remember correctly, Fu'er is now the head of the Mu family."

The Mu family has always valued its members. Under normal circumstances, if you want Fu'er's help, she would naturally agree.

However, from the moment the Mu family entered, they did not take Fu'er, the head of the family, seriously, and kept referring to her as Princess Anguo.

"Your way of addressing me is not wrong, but if that's the case, why should a mere merchant like you expect a princess to do things for you?"

Mu Changqing's face stiffened.

Shangguan Fei chuckled softly, "Ah Hong is right. Fu'er is a princess, the future crown princess. She's not someone anyone can just order around."

"Uncle Changqing, the best imperial physician in the palace has already been summoned. The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion is not a place for you to run wild."

Mu Changqing's expression had changed.

His face was streaked with tears. "We're all family. I never imagined my two nephews and nieces would treat me like this?"

He turned to Ying Yufu, his lips trembling, "Princess Anguo, no, Patriarch, it's not that I, Mu Changqing, don't consider you one of my own. I just feel that the Princess's status is noble, which is why I didn't change my address."

I never expected it would cause such a misunderstanding.

Since the patriarch was unwilling to intervene, Changqing couldn't force him; it was all in the hands of those children.

After saying that, he had his attendant hand him a box, which he then presented to Ying Yufu, saying, "Master, this is a gift I prepared for you when I came. It is a token of my goodwill, please do not find it offensive."

Seeing that no one came to pick it up, he carefully placed the box on the table to the side.

He looked dejected and turned to the old lady, saying, "Aunt, Changqing was very impolite today, all because the children's eyes were injured. I hope you and Uncle will not blame me."

Changqing, preoccupied with the children, didn't stay any longer. He would come again another day to pay his respects to his aunt and uncle.

After saying this, he bowed and left.

As soon as Mu Changqing left, the tense atmosphere in the hall suddenly eased. Shangguan Hu slammed his hand on the table and roared, "That Mu Changqing has some nerve!"

"Grandpa, don't be angry. It's not worth it. This person is no longer worthy of being a member of the Mu family."

As Ying Yufu spoke, she lifted the lid of the box and opened it, revealing an extremely beautiful headdress inside.

The jewels inlaid on it are all made of shell and glass, with the largest one being the size of an egg.

[Host, there are hundreds of glass beads on this. That old man not only wants to poison you, but he also wants to crush you to death.]

Xiao Dian stared wide-eyed and complained.

This headdress set, just the hair ornament alone weighs several dozen kilograms.

Beside her, Shangguan Fei's eyes widened in fury. "Damn it, damn it all!"

Ying Yufu flicked her fingertips and closed the box.

"There's no need to get angry over a dead person."

"Fu'er is right, those who are destined to die are not worth getting angry at."

The old lady also spoke indifferently, her tone revealing apathy.

She then asked, "Fu'er, what is this white light that Mu Changqing mentioned?"

Ying Yufu said, "Grandmother, I did create that white light. It was just a small lesson for them. Their eyes will be able to see again in three days."

She briefly recounted the conversation between Mu Xiding and the others.

Shangguan Hu said, "It seems that Mu Changqing's lineage has no goodwill towards us."

He narrowed his eyes, a chilling killing intent emanating from them.

Shangguan Jian spoke coldly, "Mu Changqing is no fool. Today, he is so blatant in his disregard for Fu'er, the head of the Mu family. Is he sure the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion won't be angry?"

Could it be that he has other sources of confidence?

Shangguan Cheng said, "No matter what other reasons he may have, he is courting death."

Ying Yufu seemed to be deep in thought. Could it be true, as her uncle had said, that Mu Changqing had found another powerful backer?

[Little Dian, do you know if Mu Changqing has another powerful backer? Where did his glass bead come from?]

Xiao Dian said: "Host, you finally asked. Mu Changqing has indeed found another powerful backer. He has made connections with the Western Lin Emperor, who has promised him the position of the new Imperial Preceptor."

As long as he leads the Mu family to serve Xilin, Xilin will bestow upon him the title of Marquis of Jinshang.

"A title of nobility? What a tempting offer!" Ying Yufu let out a cold laugh.

She shared this information.

A moment of deathly silence fell over the hall. Then, Shangguan Hu slammed his fist on the table and stood up, shouting, "Outrageous!"

The old lady's hand holding the teacup trembled. "I originally thought he was just unhappy that I passed the position of head of the family to Fu'er, and that he wanted to seize the position."

Unexpectedly, he committed treason, an act that would lead to the extermination of his entire clan!

The old lady could no longer sit still. She stood up and said, "This matter must be addressed immediately by going to the palace to meet His Majesty and present the facts to him."

Ying Yufu nodded, "I will go to the palace with my maternal grandmother."