The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

Chapter 216 Evidence

Princess Lanyue lowered her head slightly, her gaze falling on the person before her, and said calmly, "Is the Crown Prince your child? I thought I had already aborted him that time."

A trace of sadness flashed in Aunt Xu's eyes. She bit her lip and said in a slightly low voice, "He was indeed my own flesh and blood, but I didn't switch him. Lord Yan specifically instructed them to just pretend. He planned to keep this child and make him his heir. It's just a pity... this child was raised so badly by you that he still died in the end."

Princess Lanyue looked at Aunt Xu and said slowly, "You were originally my personal maid, but you betrayed me and climbed into the Marquis's bed. For a servant like you who dared to curry favor with the powerful, I didn't execute you immediately; I only made you abort your child, which was already extremely lenient with you. Now that I see how much you hate me, I don't want to kill you anymore. I imagine your life in the Mu family isn't going well either, so from now on, you will continue to be a lowly servant and live a good life."

"And Yuxu, let me teach you what revenge really is."

After speaking, Princess Lanyue stared at Aunt Xu, who was slumped on the ground, with a look full of contempt. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, forming a mocking smile.

She absentmindedly wiped her fingers, then shifted her gaze to the young maid of the Mu family who was already staring in disbelief, and said in a condescending tone, "Take this princess to your second young master's courtyard. This princess has important state affairs to report to him."

Princess Lanyue had just taken two steps when she suddenly turned back to look at Musiliao, who was still standing there in place. A slight smile appeared on her lips. "What, do you want to stay and chat with her?"

Musiliao was startled by the sudden question, and shook her head violently as if waking from a dream, quickly following the princess's steps.

At this moment, Mu Siliao was filled with countless emotions. She finally understood why her aunt had developed a high fever the very night the prince died. How could she not be heartbroken after losing her own child?

The princess had only let her go. Although Concubine Xu did not have a high status in the Mu family and often had to be mindful of others' feelings, she was still a concubine with a son, and could be considered half a mistress.

Moreover, the Mu family was not the kind of family that was harsh or difficult to deal with. They treated their sons and daughters born out of wedlock equally and did not let them suffer too much.

Musiliao gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hand, pondering silently. She knew that although the princess's words were full of sarcasm, in reality, if the princess truly wanted to make Aunt Xu suffer, she had plenty of ways to make her wish she were dead and tormented her. However, the princess did not do so…

The sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze caressed her face. Princess Lanyue sat leisurely in the courtyard, gently picking up her teacup and sipping it slowly.

"Siliao, today I, the princess, will teach you a lesson." Princess Lanyue smiled, her eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Do you know that there are many men in this world, all kinds of men? Some men, though they may love a woman, hide when she is suffering, not daring to stand up for her; only after she has died do they dare to secretly plot against her, not even having the courage to openly express their hatred. Such cowards are not worthy of being a good match."

"If we were to operate in the shadows like them, wouldn't we lose our dignity and composure? We should act decisively, defeat them in one move, strike at their heart, and then send them to prison to mock them thoroughly to vent our anger." Princess Lanyue's words were sharp, yet they also revealed a unique kind of carefree spirit.

But there was still a hint of resentment in his voice.

As they were talking, Mu Yunchao walked slowly towards them, his steps steady and his posture upright. He came closer and respectfully bowed, "Greetings, Princess Lanyue."

Princess Lanyue chuckled softly, her gaze shifting to Mu Siliao, and said meaningfully, "Only someone like the second young master of the Mu family can be considered a good match."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunchao frowned slightly and asked with suspicion, "Is this the matter of national importance the princess spoke of?"

Princess Lanyue did not answer directly, but instead turned her gaze to the guards behind him and said with a soft laugh, "Have all these servants leave."

Mu Yunchao nodded slightly and raised his hand to wave gently.

In the blink of an eye, only the three of them remained in the large pavilion. All around was quiet, save for a gentle breeze that rippling the surface.

Princess Lanyue's smile vanished, replaced by extreme coldness as she stared at the person before her. "I have evidence of Lord Yan's treason."

Mu Yunchao was stunned. He had thought of so many things, but he never expected that Princess Lanyue would drop such a bombshell.

Is there evidence of Yan Hou's treason?

Mu Yunchao became interested and looked at her very seriously. "Princess Lanyue is throwing this out because she must want something from me."

Princess Lanyue's eyes showed some admiration; Mu Yunchao was indeed clever.

“I want you to completely crush Yan Hou and make sure it doesn’t involve my child. I have his correspondence with Na Sha, as well as evidence of his smuggling of weapons and training Na Sha’s spies.”

"His close confidants were all Nasha's men."

Princess Lanyue smiled with extreme confidence. Since she was so ruthless, she would let Lord Yan see how much mercy she had shown before.

“These might require more conclusive evidence.” Mu Yunchao tapped his finger on the table.

Princess Lanyue nodded. "Of course, I have it all. My evidence is enough to make him as dead as can be."

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Xiao Yuxi was originally being taught the knowledge of the Central Academy by her brother Yun Chao, but her brother Yun Chao suddenly left due to an urgent matter.

Now she's lost both her study material and her learning opportunities, leaving her with nothing to do.

Servants were never allowed to enter or leave Mu Yunchao's study at will. At this moment, only Xiao Yuxi was sitting alone in a chair, extremely bored.

As she pondered these thoughts, she unconsciously pouted and placed a calligraphy brush above her lips.

Then, she began to hop around happily, like a little rabbit, jumping and skipping while trying to keep the brush steady so it wouldn't fall.

However, the brush was already soaked in ink, and as she shook it, it inevitably drew black lines on her cute little face.

Not only that, her beautiful dress was also splattered with ink.

Just then, Xiao Yuxi tripped over the painting bucket and fell to the ground, rolling over in the process.

With this fall, the paintings inside scattered all over the floor.