Chapter 542 Father is Proud
Mu Rong was crying and sobbing. The sad wind outside the window blew up the dust on the windowsill, making her look extremely pitiful.
"Ministers in the court and servants in the family, all address each other respectfully as Master."
"Those with noble titles are different because they have made great contributions. Calling them "Lao Ye" is not considered a humble term. Those with lower positions must be respectfully addressed as Gong Ye, Bo Ye, or Hou Ye. Only the wife can be addressed as Lao Ye without using humble terms."
"I guess the master has completely forgotten the rules and etiquette, so I remind him kindly."
"If Sister Liu really calls me that, wouldn't it be a disgrace to me?"
"Master, are you proposing this, intending to make your wife equal?"
Ning Hanwang looked sullen and indifferent to her grief.
"Madam, you are speechless. Our dynasty practices monogamy and has long abandoned the law of equal wives."
Tears were useless, Mu Rong slowly put away her sadness and turned into anger.
"Since the master knows, how dare I act recklessly?"
"Master has always been wise and has always followed the rules. How could he be so foolish just to favor his concubine?"
Ning Hanwang frowned, unwilling to be outdone.
"Madam has always been tolerant and not petty. How could she lose her mind to this extent just to win favor today?"
Hearing his ruthless words, Mu Rong almost collapsed. She pulled out two hairpins, messed up some of her long hair, and acted like a madman, thinking of the word "dementia".
"I am losing my mind? Hehehe..."
The hairpin was the token of their love, and she held it tightly in her hand, reluctant to let go, hoping that he could see her action and remember how beautiful their past was.
"I can just laugh it off and not take it to heart, but I don't know why the people of the Mu clan would be so happy to accept it."
"If they start a war, how will the master explain it?"
Ning Hanwang was only concerned with his own complacency and ignored his lady's behavior.
"Let them try and see who has the ability!"
Feeling her infatuation being ignored, Mu Rong no longer clenched her hair tightly. She held the hairpin in her delicate hands and skillfully tied her long hair back into place.
"How can the master not be afraid?"
Ning Hanwang felt proud and smiled happily.
"Madam, you should ask how your husband's status and position have changed."
Mu Rong had a blank expression on her face, and stood still in front of her.
"What's changed?"
Ning Hanwang exaggerated and boasted to the sky.
"This is a confidential matter, Madam, please remember not to spread it."
"Just now, I went to a dinner appointment, and the person who invited me was none other than His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"He admired my talent very much and insisted on taking me under his wing, and promised to protect me."
He shook his head, arrogant and complacent.
"Madam, your opinion is correct. Your Highness is unparalleled in talent and power. Who among the Mu clan can compete with you?"
Mu Rong's face was filled with doubt and her eyes were filled with surprise.
"impossible."
"The eldest prince has very high standards and is naturally arrogant. How could he possibly be interested in you?"
Ning Hanwang's face immediately turned dark when he heard something wrong.
"Ma'am, what you said is so boring."
"Isn't that contempt for a husband?"
The unexpected incident was like a heavy burden. Mu Rong couldn't bear it and couldn't believe it.
"I mean, Master, you have to pick a reasonable excuse to pretend to be serious. Who would believe you if you lie to others?"
Ning Hanwang didn't feel lonely or timid at all.
"Go ask it yourself."
He adjusted his sitting posture, looking very heroic.
"Your Highness has a keen eye and is able to see through everything. You are able to capture the great wisdom that Madam cannot see. Your husband has always been a rough diamond."
After finding out the truth, Mu Rong was so heartbroken that she was speechless.
"Ah……"
Ning Hanwang is superior to others, and acts in a loving manner, which is especially ironic in every move.
"Madam, please don't be sad. It hurts me so much to see you like this."
"How about this, I will say a few good words for you, and ask His Royal Highness the First Prince to accept all the people of the Mu clan as a gift to me."
"Although this is unjust to me, please do not feel guilty, Madam. As long as I can make you happy, I will do my best for you."
Mu Rong's eyes were filled with dark clouds.
"It's not necessary."
"Thank you for your kindness, sir."
Ning Hanwang pretended not to understand what she meant, patted his chest and assured her.
"Madam, you are afraid that you will be laughed at by His Highness for your mediocrity. Don't worry, your husband is here."
Mu Rong didn't want to talk any more and stood up and left.
"Master, please help me. I will go back home."
Ning Hanwang called out to her.
"Look, you've forgotten something, right? Yan'er is now called Master. Do you agree or not?"
Mu Rong looked back and glanced at him.
"I said I disagreed, and the master pretended not to understand and not to hear."
"Well, what can I say?"
Knowing that she valued her reputation as a virtuous wife, Ning Hanwang deliberately made things difficult for her.
"I'm almost 40 years old, and I'm a little hard of hearing. Is that normal?"
"Madam, if you have any opinions, feel free to shout them out. Your husband is all ears."
Mu Rong rolled her eyes at him and walked away.
"Farewell."
Turning around, she was already complaining in the Mu Mansion.
"I am indeed suffering from dementia, which is why I misjudged him back then..."
Upon learning that her beloved daughter was suffering, Zou Yuxiu burst into tears while trying to comfort her.
"Don't worry, maybe the second son-in-law is just bragging."
"The truth will be revealed once Xuan'er investigates it."
Mu Rong cried and wiped her tears.
"Although the master's words are exaggerated, I can tell that he is not lying casually."
"The facts are established. No matter how my third brother investigates, the result will be the same."
Mu Huan's expression was intimidating without him being angry.
"Rong'er is not optimistic enough and is too sad."
"Your Highness, how can you be so smart and talented as Ning Hanwang? Only you can see your husband with your own eyes."
Seeing his daughter crying sadly, the pain and anger in his eyes became more intense.
"Don't worry, once Xuan'er confirms it, I will send someone to summon him and order him to kneel down in public and apologize to you."
Mu Rong stopped crying for a while, but she was still sobbing.
"What if, by some chance, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really wants to recruit a talented person? What will father do?"
In order to comfort his daughter, Mu Huan spoke without thinking and talked recklessly.
"Your Highness, to be frank, he is just a young boy, immature and young, so why should he be afraid? Regardless of whether the second son-in-law secretly joins the First Prince's army, I am his father-in-law and have the right to discipline him and order him to correct his mistakes."
His eyes were determined and he showed no sign of giving up.
"My beloved daughter will never be bullied by anyone!"
Feeling the deep love of her father, Mu Rong burst into laughter.
"Thank you for your concern, father."
Mu Huan gazed at his daughter with kindness and warmth.
"Be good, stop crying."
Mu Rong nodded and stopped crying.
Zou Yuxiu also stepped forward.
"Don't be afraid, Rong'er. With his poor family, how can he hurt you?"
"You have family members not only from the Mu clan, but also from the Zou clan."
"You are the child of our two clans. If anyone dares to offend you, the elders of the clan will attack him and make him restless."
Mu Rong smiled happily.
"Thank you, mother, for your love."
Zou Yuxiu picked up a piece of cake and fed it to her daughter.
"You're not allowed to be so polite in your own home."
After a moment, Mu Erxuan ran back in a hurry.
"Father, mother, I have been investigating and have some news to report."
There was a hint of embarrassment on his face.
"What my second brother-in-law said is absolutely true."
"In addition, His Royal Highness the First Prince took action and won the hearts of the people of Beizhaotai in one fell swoop."
In addition to being shocked, Mu Rong vaguely realized that the way her parents looked at her had changed a little...