novelaction Chapter 667 Madam Fu's Visit!
Chapter 667 Madam Fu's Visit!
Mu Xin Nuan didn't delay and wrote the letter immediately. That afternoon, she had someone send it to the capital by fast horse.
As for Fu Hongyang and Chu Chu's matter, Mu Xin Nuan really stopped thinking about it, as if she really didn't remember that such a thing ever happened.
A few days later, after receiving her father's letter, Mu Xin Nuan smiled slightly. She knew that her father was an extremely reasonable person and would definitely be willing to let the Mu family's sons go out and gain more experience.
It's just that Mu Qingxuan is currently at the Imperial Academy; otherwise, he would definitely have been thrown out by him. No matter how much a mother loves her son, a father would not hesitate to kick his child out of the house, leaving them to face the world alone.
Mu Xin Nuan showed the letter to her two younger brothers, who were naturally eager to leave.
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head and stopped the two of them.
"You're thinking too simply. Even if you're going to study abroad, you should at least make some preparations. Who knows if you'll be back in a few months, or not until the end of the year? Or even, like Brother Zihe, be gone for several years?"
"Yes, elder sister, we were just too excited."
"You're going on a study tour, not a trip to eat, drink, and have fun. What's with all the excitement? Let me tell you, a study tour isn't all about enjoyment. You still have to endure hardship, understand?"
"Yes, elder sister, your younger brother has remembered."
"Alright, you two go and prepare first. I'll discuss it with the Prince again. Even if you go out, you should bring a few guards with you. Your martial arts skills may not be bad, but if you really encounter any tough opponents, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle them."
"Thank you, elder sister."
It has to be said that Mu Xin Nuan was more thoughtful than Mu Chang An, her father.
Each of them was assigned a page, two guards, a coachman, a luggage handler, and a messenger, for a total of ten people.
These guards were naturally all handpicked from among the best in the Prince Chang Le's residence.
With them around, Mu Xin Nuan can feel more at ease.
"Aze, they shouldn't be in any danger this time they're going out, right?"
"No, don't worry. They're both grown up and know how to take care of themselves. You, as their older sister, should also learn to trust them."
Five days had passed in the blink of an eye since the two brothers left.
Mu Xin Nuan's initial worries were gradually alleviated by the various methods that Duanmu Chu Ze came up with.
With Xiao Zonghua to take care of as well, Mu Xin Nuan naturally didn't have much time to think about the two brothers.
"Miss, Madam Fu has arrived, accompanied by Madam Zhang."
"The Zhang family? So they're Madam Fu's sister-in-law?"
"Yes, Miss, that should be it." Rongyue nodded. Looking at Madam Zhang's appearance, she seemed alright. She just couldn't understand how she could have given birth to such a foolish and somewhat arrogant daughter.
"Tell them to sit in the front for a moment, I'll be there in a bit."
"Yes, ma'am."
Once outside, Chunyu made a face at Rongyue, "Calling for Miss again? Be careful the Prince hears you, or he'll glare at you again."
Rong Yue didn't take it to heart, raised her chin, gave a light snort, and left.
Chunyu stomped her foot in annoyance as she looked at her. "If it weren't for the fact that she doesn't know martial arts, I would really like to drag her over and fight her too."
Mu Hua laughed, "Alright, that's just her personality. Need to speak with the Princess?"
"Yes, last time the Princess asked me to select some simple and easy-to-understand books to send to the girls' school. I've selected a few and made a list. Please take a look, Princess."
"Go quickly, the young master has just fallen asleep, be careful."
"Hey." Seeing that Mu Hua's expression was still relatively good, Chun Yu decided not to argue with Rong Yue.
Mu Xin Nuan glanced over the list and nodded. "Good. Send it over according to this list. Remember to give my regards to Madam Liu."
"Yes, princess."
When Mu Xin Nuan arrived at the small hall in front, she immediately noticed the lady dressed in royal blue brocade. She was Madam Zhang, Zhang Ruilan's mother.
After exchanging greetings, Mu Xin smiled and instructed them to sit down, then ordered someone to serve tea again.
"I apologize for keeping you both waiting. I just managed to get the young prince to sleep. This child is getting more and more troublesome as he gets older."
"The young prince is exceptionally handsome, and when I last saw him, he could already sit up at such a young age. He is truly intelligent."
Mu Xin Nuan, as a mother, naturally liked hearing what Madam Fu said, but that was all she liked. She understood that these two ladies must have come for some reason.
"Who is this?"
"Your Highness, I am Zhang Anshi."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded, indicating that she understood. "Madam Fu, is there something you need today?"
"Your Highness, it's like this. I heard that the girls' school in Yanzhou has opened, and there are quite a few people coming to study. Yesterday, my sister-in-law took my niece there, hoping to learn the zither, but unexpectedly, the teacher there said that they were no longer accepting students for this term. So, that's why I came to Your Highness for help."
Although the princess does not hold any position in the girls' school, it is obvious to everyone that the girls' school is backed by Princess Chang Le.
Mu Xin Nuan raised an eyebrow. "May I ask who your daughter is?"
"Your Highness, my daughter's name is Ruilan. I know that Your Highness must have your difficulties. Today is my first time visiting you, and I have prepared some small gifts. I hope Your Highness will accept them."
Mu Xin Nuan glanced at the gift list but didn't say anything. Aunt Fang took the list and placed it aside with the other gifts in the hall.
As the saying goes, "You can't hit a smiling face." "He who eats another's food is bound to him; he who takes another's gift is obligated to him."
She really couldn't agree to this today.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Madam Zhang. Please take this gift back with you later. Everyone in Yanzhou City knows that Madam Liu is the head of the girls' school. If Madam Zhang wants to ask for a favor, she should go to Madam Liu's residence."
Upon hearing this, Madam Fu knew that the Princess Consort was unwilling to stand up for them.
"Your Highness, you see, it's just one more person. At worst, Ruilan can take the zither herself. What do you think?"
"All the lessons in this girls' school are governed by extremely strict rules. These rules are the first thing that students in the girls' school must learn. Does Madam Fu think that I, the Imperial Concubine, can break these rules?"
Madam Fu's face stiffened, and naturally she couldn't say anything more.
Madam Zhang glanced at her sister-in-law and then at the Princess, knowing that the matter was probably doomed.
"However, Madam Zhang need not be discouraged. As far as I know, the zither lessons are also scheduled in five-month sessions. If you missed this session, you should be able to attend the next one."