Chapter 193: Did Eldest Brother Really Make a Move on the Neighbor’s Gold?

Liang Tian’er had always thought Jiang Dai was beautiful. When they first met in Niantao Village, Jiang Dai had impressed her with her natural beauty, even without makeup and dressed in simple clothes.

But she hadn’t expected that with a little grooming and dressed in the latest Jingcheng fashion, Jiang Dai would be so stunningly captivating.

“Mother says this is what money does,” Juanjuan whispered as she watched her mother and Mu Zhaoyao walk out together.

Indeed, money makes a difference! Without it, how could one eat well or see a doctor when sick? Beyond the luxurious silks and exquisite jewelry, just having enough to eat and drink, maintaining one’s health, and not worrying about money can transform a person’s spirit entirely.

Juanjuan thought her mother was right! Even if she wasn’t the strongest in the family, Juanjuan adored her mother.

A cute, satisfied smile appeared on Juanjuan’s soft little face as she rested her chin in her hands, looking proudly at her graceful mother.

Her mother was so beautiful!

Jiang Dai, who was walking over: !!!

【My sweet, soft little cupcake!!! So adorable! I just want to nibble on Juanjuan’s cheeks!!】

But given that all eyes were on her and Mu Zhaoyao as they walked together, Jiang Dai restrained herself and kept her emotions in check.

“This is Jiang Dai, Madam Jiang,” Mu Zhaoyao introduced Jiang Dai to the young ladies present.

Mu Zhaoyao didn’t elaborate on Jiang Dai’s identity, using vague terms instead. Jiang Dai’s composed and elegant demeanor naturally led others to speculate about her mysterious background.

Even Juanjuan was doted on by several of the younger ladies. The little child, so well-behaved and quiet, would politely thank them with her tender voice when offered a piece of cake. It made people want to give her all the best treats.

“Oh dear, I’m so sorry!”

Juanjuan peeked out from the group of sisters feeding her: ?

Why did her mother spill tea on Sister Liang?

In the next moment, her mother’s restless inner thoughts explained it to Juanjuan.

【Sigh… Although Jingcheng seems prosperous, it’s also full of twists and turns, with many connections. Meeting with Liang Tian’er requires such a pretext.】

Watching her mother leave with Sister Liang, saying they were going to change clothes, Juanjuan understood.

Oh, it was intentional.

But!

Was her mother really going to leave her here?

These sisters were too enthusiastic, and a child couldn’t possibly handle it!

“Sister, I remembered I need to find my brother,” Juanjuan said, blinking at Mu Zhaoyao, hoping she would understand her meaning.

With so many sisters around, she couldn’t just say she didn’t want to stay because they were too enthusiastic.

Mu Zhaoyao, of course, understood the plea in the child’s eyes. “Go ahead.”

“Yes!”

The little one immediately turned to leave.

Mu Zhaoyao instructed the maid beside her, “Follow her and ensure she safely reaches the Bai Family’s courtyard.”

The courtyard where the banquet was held was a short distance from where the Bai Family was staying, and Juanjuan had only been there once today, so she might take a wrong turn.

However, Mu Zhaoyao underestimated Juanjuan. Even with just one visit, Juanjuan remembered the way back clearly. The little one had a strong sense of direction.

Walking along the paths of the General’s Estate, Juanjuan felt as if she were dreaming. Not long ago, she had been in Niantao Village, where she expected to grow up, perhaps venturing as far as Songyuan County.

And now, here she was, in Jingcheng’s General’s Estate!

The little one couldn’t help but take a deep breath, shaking her head to calm herself down.

Unexpectedly, a soft laugh came from behind her.

And Mu Zhaoyao’s maid greeted respectfully, “Greetings, Fifth Young Master.”

Amidst the swaying shadows of the trees, a handsome and gentle young man sat in a wheelchair. His features bore some resemblance to Mu Zhaoyuan, but his eyes were calmer and more serene.

Juanjuan hesitated, unsure whether to call him uncle, brother, or Fifth Young Master.

Mu Zhaoyuan’s figure suddenly appeared, jogging out from a side path, muttering, “You little ball! How can you roll so fast in that wheelchair? Are you afraid I’ll push you to fly, and you just…”

Juanjuan: ??

Is this how Sister Mu interacts with her brother? Didn’t she speak of her twin brother with pride and affection on the way back?

But now…

“Juanjuan’s here!”

The moment Mu Zhaoyuan saw Juanjuan, she immediately stopped herself from saying anything more, softening her voice to make the child think what she saw and heard was just an illusion.

Mu Qinqiu glanced at his sister, placing his hand on the wheel beside him, moving the wheelchair to distance himself from Mu Zhaoyuan.

“Juanjuan, this is my brother. I mentioned him to you on the way here!” Mu Zhaoyuan stepped behind her brother, giving him a friendly pat on the shoulder before…

Mu Qinqiu said, “Mu Zhaoyuan, you’re in your twenties, yet you still call yourself sister…”

Mu Zhaoyuan secretly pinched Mu Qinqiu’s arm, gritting her teeth and whispering, “Shut up.”

Juanjuan, who witnessed everything: …

【Phew… Luckily, Juanjuan isn’t like this. It’s really too scary.】

Suddenly hearing Eldest Brother’s voice, Juanjuan looked around but didn’t see him.

Eldest Brother? Why would he be here, hiding?

Having just returned from the Prime Minister’s Manor with a bit of gold, Bai Yunqi, using Spiritual Energy to conceal himself, watched the Mu siblings’ interaction and couldn’t help but mentally comment.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist. It was right next door! With that overwhelming Spiritual Energy, who could resist?

Moreover!

【Second Brother said the Prime Minister is honest, and if he’s honest, he wouldn’t covet small gold items. So the gold in the manor is ownerless! It’s not like it has the Prime Minister’s name on it. Whoever gets it, owns it!】

Bai Yunqi didn’t dare take too much, fearing retribution. Testing the waters a little at a time seemed safest.

And he had listened to what Bai Yun’an said recently.

The treasures of the Prime Minister’s Manor couldn’t all be taken at once, or the intricate web of relationships in the court might undergo drastic changes.

Bai Yunqi worried that too much change could bring divine retribution.

So…

He didn’t empty a single chest but rather took a few pieces from each, ensuring he wouldn’t alert anyone!

【Those old men in the sect were right. Little by little, spread it out, and no one will notice! And I’ll have a vast amount of Spiritual Power!】

【I’m not trying to conquer the world, just want to take a sip of Spiritual Energy… It’s too hard!】

Listening to Eldest Brother’s frustrated cries, Juanjuan: …

So, Eldest Brother really did make a move on the neighbor’s gold?