C4 Marriage Help 4
Mu Yunhua was far from foolish. Qin Qing knew that even if she exhibited some autistic traits, it was a far cry from stupidity.
The real villain behind her autism was none other than her own mother, the woman who vanished shortly after her birth—Madam Butterfly!
"Missing... Heh."
Qin Qing harbored deep doubts about that term. What kind of woman would be so foolish as to have an affair, especially before her postpartum period was even over, and then get caught in the act?
Moreover, the one who caught her was Mu Yuxi's mother, Aunt Wan! The idea of a concubine exposing the legitimate wife was so preposterous that it practically begged for skepticism!
Qin Qing even harbored suspicions from the very beginning that the original owner's mother hadn't disappeared at all—she had been murdered!
In any case, the original owner's mother was gone, case closed. Yet, the people of the capital whispered and pointed fingers at Mu Honghai behind his back. For a man who prized his reputation above all else, such gossip was intolerable.
Consequently, Mu Honghai showed no interest in the well-being of the Mu family's legitimate newborn daughter—what she ate, what she wore, he cared for none of it. Eventually, she was utterly forgotten by him, and the household servants, quick to sense which way the wind was blowing, began to neglect and mistreat the young mistress.
As time passed, the Mu family's legitimate second daughter, the most innocent of them all, became the scapegoat for the family's frustrations—a complete and utter tragedy.
It was only when the Emperor decreed a marriage that Mu Yunhua's status as the legitimate daughter of the Mu Estate was recalled, and she was thrust forward to take someone else's place in marriage.
Otherwise, she might still be playing in the mud in some forgotten corner.
Qin Qing released a heavy sigh. Their Celestial Order Society had always preached compliance with fate! But the bitterness in her heart refused to subside, and she had no intention of resolving the lingering resentment within Mu Yunhua's body.
Since they both harbored resentment and hatred, then in this life, she would defy the sect's rules just this once and challenge the heavens themselves! Let Concubine Wan, Mu Honghai, Mu Yuxi, and everyone at the Mu Estate... prepare themselves for her retribution—clean your necks and await her vengeance!
Karmic retribution is a seed they sowed themselves. They can't blame her for showing no mercy when it's time to harvest the consequences!
And as for that specter, the King of the Netherworld, Baili Chonghua!
She would face the burden of karma head-on and shatter his soul to pieces, ensuring he'd never find rebirth!
A chilling glint reflected in Mu Yunhua's eyes, menacing and cold, yet it vanished as quickly as it appeared upon hearing the noise outside her room.
The person entering did so with the gentlest touch, but the worn wooden door still let out an inevitable creak.
An elderly woman, her hair streaked with gray and dressed in ill-fitting clothes, stepped inside carrying a weathered food box. Upon seeing Mu Yunhua lying on the bed, eyes wide open, she asked with concern, "Miss, did Nanny disturb your rest?"
"No, Nanny, I've been awake for a while now," Mu Yunhua replied, not waiting for Nanny to set down the food box or come to her aid. She propped herself up and sat up on her own.
Yet, even after several days, any movement still tugged painfully at her lower body.
She cast her gaze downward, hiding the flash of anger that almost escaped, and deftly changed the subject. "Nanny, what brings you back so early today?"
Nanny paused, her hands momentarily still over the food box, then feigned ignorance, shaking her head with feigned enthusiasm. "Miss, you must see what the kitchen has sent up today—it's quite the treat!"
Mu Yunhua was no fool. She could see right through the clumsy topic change. "Nanny, what new rumors about me have been circulating these past few days?"
