Chapter 544: Please the Son-in-law
Mu Huan smiled in advance, both for his own practice and to remind his young son.
"The virtuous son-in-law has arrived, and he should be welcomed in a sedan chair."
"Quick, go and carry my sedan chair, and invite Lord Ning to come over for a chat."
It was the first time they met the Marquis, and the servants left in astonishment when they saw him welcoming Lord Ning so much.
Mur Chen was even more shocked. He took a few steps forward and gently stroked his father's forehead.
"Father, are you ill?"
Mu Huan gave a hint with his eyes.
"I'm fine."
Mur Chen didn't understand what was going on, but he could feel that something was wrong.
"I hope my father is okay."
Mu Huan glanced and sat aside.
"sit."
Mur Chen lowered his head and looked humble.
"Thank you, father, for the seat."
Mu Huan glanced at another empty seat.
"Rong'er, sit down too."
Mu Rong was filled with resentment.
"Humph."
Mu Huan taught earnestly and chattered incessantly.
"Rong'er has forgotten what I taught you in the past. I have to repeat it as your father. A good wife..."
Mu Rong was not convinced and refused to give him a straight face.
During the teaching, Ning Hanwang came in a sedan chair. Mu Huan stopped talking and went out with his family to greet him.
"My dear son-in-law, please come in quickly."
Ning Hanwang got off the sedan chair slowly and calmly, bowing neither hurriedly nor slowly, with a proud and relaxed look on his face and a fearless demeanor.
"My son-in-law Ning Hanwang respectfully wishes my father and mother good health."
Mu Huan quickly reached out to help.
"We are a family, why should we be so polite? My dear son-in-law, please stand up and come in and sit down."
Unlike his usual humble attitude, Ning Hanwang opened his eyes, relaxed his brows and smiled.
"Thank you father."
They each took their seats, and Mu Huan declined politely without any negligence.
"My dear son-in-law, what can I do for you?"
Ning Hanwang made his request by using humble words and politeness, following his heart.
"I haven't eaten at my father-in-law's house for a long time. I really miss my mother-in-law's cooking, so I came here uninvited."
"I acted rashly without discussing it with you. I hope you will forgive me."
Mu Huan was secretly annoyed but pretended to be indifferent.
"Why so rash? Your son-in-law has such filial piety, and I am very pleased as a father."
Zou Yuxiu was full of enthusiasm and eager to try.
"I'll cook right away, my dear son-in-law, please sit down and wait."
Ning Hanwang nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Father and Mother, for your understanding."
Ignoring his arrogance, Zou Yuxiu flattered him.
"It's my own home, you're welcome."
Ning Hanwang was in a good mood and gave a simple bow.
"Yes, send off mother."
Zou Yuxiu was eager to try and walked towards the kitchen.
Mur Chen didn't know the reason and was shocked when he saw this situation.
He remained silent, feeling that they were all crazy.
Mu Huanqiao congratulated him and explained the situation to his youngest son.
"I heard that my son-in-law has risen rapidly and has been appreciated by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He has been accepted as his subordinate. Congratulations."
Ning Hanwang responded to these words with a hint of shame.
The five words "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince" suddenly entered Murchen's ears, with such force that it almost shattered his head.
Noticing the change in his expression, Ning Hanwang felt complacent in his heart, but pretended to be serious on the surface.
"This is a secret, please keep it to yourself and don't spread it to anyone else."
"Father is well aware of the laws. Your Highness the Crown Prince cannot accept retainers without the permission of the Emperor's decree."
"Alas, what I did was not right and shameful. I have brought shame upon you. I hope that my father and mother will forgive me."
Mu Huan said one thing and meant another, and was hypocritical.
"A good son-in-law should not belittle himself."
"If I treated you badly in the past, it was all because of my old age and stupidity. Please forgive me."
Ning Hanwang was so excited that he couldn't hide his joy at all.
"Father's words are serious, and I am terrified."
Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a person with a pretty face and an attractive appearance. He turned his eyes away, examining her closely, as if he were looking at a girl in a brothel.
"Madam, why didn't you tell me when you returned home?"
Mu Rong used his words to shut him up.
"Which law states that when a wife returns home, she must inform her husband?"
Mu Huan frowned and looked serious.
"Rong'er, be careful with your words and actions."
Mu Rong hit back without any hesitation.
"I am careful with my words and actions, but I am not as flattering as Lord Mu."
Unable to bear scolding his beloved daughter, Mu Huan could only stamp his feet in anger.
"You...sigh."
Ning Han stared at the lady's slender hand, which seemed a bit frivolous, and placed his palm on it.
"When I talk about my husband, it's out of affection. But you talk about the law, what do you mean?"
Mu Rong withdrew her hand in time and avoided his move.
"For the former, I also consider the feelings. But the master said that the law does not stipulate that one cannot favor a concubine and abandon his wife."
"Now, the master's love and care are all in Wangyouju. How can he still have any affection for me?"
Ning Hanwang tugged at the lady's wide sleeves, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, wanting to tear off her outer garment.
"Ma'am, calm down. I'm here to accompany you."
Mu Rong pulled away her wide sleeves and, taking advantage of the situation, used the corner of her sleeve to slap Ning Hanwang in the face.
"You come here to show off your power, what does it have to do with me?"
The sleeve whipped Liu Ran gently, Ning Hanwang didn't feel any pain, but was just frightened.
Mur Chen couldn't stand it, so he stood on his brother-in-law's side and spoke fair words.
"Second sister, husband and wife are equal, how can you..."
Mu Rong grabbed an apple and stuffed it into her fourth brother's mouth.
"Just shut up, you traitorous brother!"
Murchen pointed his halberd at his second sister and questioned her incoherently.
"Why are you cursing at people for no reason?"
Mu Rong didn't understand what he said and had no intention of asking for clarification. She was so angry that she slammed the table and stood up.
"I can't stay in this kind of house for a moment. Goodbye!"
Seeing this, Mu Huan stopped him immediately.
"You have no manners at all. How can this be disrespectful? Rong'er, stop."
Mu Rong turned a deaf ear and left angrily.
In a blink of an eye, she was already in Zhaoyi Palace, talking and crying.
After listening to her sister's story, Mu Yan became indignant and furious.
"It's too much for them to ignore you."
"What do you have to fear, mother and son? Why are you so scared? You are so fawning on your son-in-law. If it gets out, you will definitely be laughed at. How unwise, father and mother."
Mu Rong held her sister's wrists with both hands and cried and acted coquettishly.
"They insist on doing this, what can I do?"
"Sister Imperial Concubine, you can't abandon me, or I won't live."
Mu Yan put away his anger, stared at his sister, and spoke softly to comfort her.
"My dear second sister, how can you commit suicide for no reason? I will take care of this matter for you and will not let you suffer in vain."
"It's late today. I'll tell him to come to the palace and see me tomorrow morning."
"Don't cry, second sister. Accompany me and have dinner with me. After dinner, I will send someone to report to the emperor and ask for his permission. You can sleep in the palace tonight so that we sisters can have a private conversation. Is that okay?"
Mu Rong smiled with tears in her eyes.
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine, for your kindness."
The next day, Ning Hanwang received a summons from the imperial concubine, took a bath, changed clothes, and went to Zhaoyi Palace.
"I respectfully wish the Imperial Concubine Yi good health."
Mu Yan frowned and looked serious, but still refused to stand up.
"I heard that my brother-in-law has been getting along well with the eldest prince recently?"
Ning Hanwang is happy and contented, and his mood only increases and never decreases.
"Yes."
"Yesterday at noon, we had lunch at the same table. Your Highness and I had a very pleasant conversation. We can be said to share the same ideals."
Mu Yan frowned deeply, looking stern and meticulous.
"You have the eldest prince as your backer. Don't you know that my second sister has the emperor's support behind her?"
This sounded a bit strange. Ning Hanwang's mind unconsciously emerged the scene of the emperor and his wife being alone in a room. Suddenly, suspicions arose.
"Madam, why is there the Emperor backing you up?"