novelaction Chapter 115 The Song Family's Backup Plan!
Chapter 115 The Song Family's Backup Plan!
The woman who entered the Plum Blossom Courtyard was none other than Mu Xinyao!
When Mu Xinyao first saw Song Shi, she was really shocked. She never thought that her aunt would turn into this!
Mu Xinyao knew that Song Shi was not favored by her father, but she was still the old lady's own niece. How could she be treated so humiliated by the servants in this mansion? Without thinking too much, Mu Xinyao knew that this must have been Li Shi's secret order!
"Auntie, Auntie, you've suffered so much." Mu Xinyao's voice was sorrowful, and she managed to squeeze out some tears, but it seemed that it wasn't sorrowful enough to make them fall.
"Xinyao! You've finally arrived!" As soon as Madam Song saw Mu Xinyao, she rushed over and hugged her tightly.
Because she hadn't bathed for a long time, Song Shi had a sour and foul smell that made Mu Xinyao feel nauseous and want to vomit!
Madam Song naturally couldn't see the look of disgust on Mu Xinyao's face. She was just happy that her daughter had managed to sneak in to see her, and she had forgotten everything else.
“Aunt, now that my uncle is gone, I have no one to rely on in this household. Although the old lady has treated me fairly well, she is no longer the true head of the household. My life is truly miserable!”
Madam Song knew that a concubine's daughter, if out of favor in the household, would naturally have a difficult life. She only regretted not having killed Madam Li back then; now, she was the one being suppressed by her!
"Xinyao, don't be afraid. Mother won't let you suffer any injustice. Mother has a few properties, although they are not very big shops, but at least they are all profitable businesses. In a little while, Mother will give you the deeds to the houses and land. I will also tell you who they are and what their skills are. You can find a way to meet them yourself, and that way, you will naturally have income."
Mu Xinyao was overjoyed. She knew that this Song family would not leave her any way out! After all, she was a modern person with higher education. If she really had a shop or something, she could easily make a living by using her brains to make a living!
Mu Xinyao couldn't help but think of all the time-travel novels she had read in modern times. The female protagonists in those novels all lived successful lives by virtue of their own abilities. She was no less capable than them! It was just that she had always lacked a space to showcase her talents!
Now that the Song family is willing to hand over the assets she owns, it will naturally be much easier for her to make a name for herself!
Little did Song know that the daughter in her arms had become a completely different person.
Although the body was still her own daughter, the soul had long since been replaced by someone else's. This daughter had long since lost her heart!
“Xinyao, listen to me. I’m entrusting these shops to you, but there’s one thing you absolutely must keep secret. You’re not allowed to mention it to anyone! Not even to the old lady, understand?” Madam Song said sternly.
Mu Xinyao nodded, "Yes, Mother, don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
"Alright! You should manage this shop well. In fact, those in charge are all my confidants. I'll teach you how to read the accounts later. You're ten years old now. In a few more years, it'll be time to arrange your marriage. Li Shi certainly won't teach you things like reading accounts and managing the household. I'm holding on to my last breath, unwilling to die, because I'm worried about you two siblings! Now that you've managed to sneak in, I'll try my best to teach you as much as possible. Who knows when we'll meet again?"
Seeing Song's dejected expression, Mu Xinyao comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. The Plum Courtyard is a little less guarded now. I'll find a way to sneak in again later."
"it is good!"
While the two old women were drunk, the mother and daughter chatted in the house for almost an hour before Mu Xinyao left.
Before she left, Madam Song repeatedly instructed her that all she needed to do was meet with the manager each month and try not to interfere in the shop's business. Naturally, someone would deliver money to her every month, ensuring she wouldn't live in poverty in the mansion.
Of course, at the end, she didn't forget to remind her to consider her sibling relationship with Mu Qingyuan and not to let him suffer any injustice. After all, whether Mu Xinyao marries or not in the future, her only support will be this one and only younger brother!
In fact, it must be said that Song herself was narrow-minded and assumed that everyone was like her! Ever since Song was confined to her quarters, Li has never shortchanged Mu Xinyao and Mu Qingyuan by a single tael of silver or a single tea leaf!
Mu Xinyao quietly took her things and left the Plum Courtyard. After turning a corner, she met her trusted maid, Qiaohui. The two hurriedly returned to the courtyard.
Only after the two had disappeared from sight did a small figure emerge from behind a osmanthus tree—none other than Mu Xin Nuan.
Mu Xin Nuan smiled. Just as she had predicted! The Song family had indeed been holding some businesses, providing support for themselves or their two children.
Mu Xinyao, you think you're clever, seizing today's opportunity to sneak into Plum Garden to plead poverty with Madam Song, simply because you know Madam Song still has a lot of money, right?
"If you hadn't come, I would have been worried about how to get these things out of you. Now, you've saved me the trouble!"
Mu Xin Nuan turned and returned to her Yue Xuan. Now all she needed to do was create another opportunity for Mu Xin Yao to leave the manor! But when should she give this opportunity so that Mu Xin Yao wouldn't become suspicious?
Mu Xin Nuan has never underestimated Mu Xin Yao!
Because she knew that compared to Song Shi, Mu Xinyao was the most ruthless and the one she should be most wary of! Mu Xinyao was much smarter than Song Shi, and her knowledge and skills were much broader! If she wasn't careful, she might repeat the mistakes of her past life!
The opportunity came soon enough, as the old lady's health was deteriorating day by day due to the Song family's affairs.
Seeing an opportunity, Mu Xinyao volunteered to bring over Song Tao's children for the old lady to see, hoping that seeing the younger generation of the Song family would cheer her up.
Li initially wanted to stop her, as such an action was ultimately inappropriate. However, after Mu Xin Nuan shook her head in a gesture of approval, she finally let her go.
As soon as Mu Xinyao left the mansion, she was so excited that she almost jumped for joy!