Chapter 20 She Wants to Leave the Father and Keep the Son
The secret realm for the younger generations of the noble families to train was opened, and Mu Shuyi also knew that she thought the possibility of being chosen was not high.

She is young, only thirteen years old and has no experience. If she enters the secret realm, it would be good enough if she doesn't hold others back, let alone seize opportunities.

The surprise came too suddenly, and she couldn't believe it, "Big...sister, can I leave here and stay in the family forever?"

She dreamed of escaping from this place, away from her so-called home, away from her partial parents, and away from her own brother who wanted to kill her.

Mu Nanyue affirmed: "Of course."

Since Mu Shuyi has been chosen, she will become the object of training of the Mu family in the future.

No matter how far she can go in the future, whether she ascends to the upper realm or dies outside, she will always be a member of Qinghua City's family.

"That's great!" Mu Shuyi's voice was choked with sobs, and a smile appeared on her pale face.

At this moment, she herself didn't even realize that her body was shaking with excitement.

Her clear eyes gradually began to shine. Mu Nanyue felt sad and distressed, and reached out to rub her head gently.

Mu Shuyi was now on high alert, and when he saw her reaching out, he subconsciously wanted to dodge, but he quickly reacted and held back.

Mu Nanyue paused, then pulled her into his arms. His gentle voice seemed to have magical power, making people feel at ease.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Mu Shuyi froze.

She couldn’t believe that in her memory, the first person who hugged her tenderly was not her parents, but the eldest daughter whom she had only met for one day!
Mu Shuyi leaned cautiously in her arms, biting her lips tightly. She wanted to cry, but she was used to swallowing all the grievances.

She was very determined and didn't shed any tears.

Mu Nanyue let go of her hand and patted her shoulder comfortingly, "Have a good rest. The Great Elder will send someone to take you home tomorrow."

She didn't stay any longer and got up to leave.

The moment she asked someone to close the door, Mu Shuyi hurriedly said, "...Sister!"

Mu Nanyue turned her head, "Hmm?"

"I... wish you a sweet dream, sister." Mu Shuyi grinned, her eyes sparkling, but her hands hanging down on both sides tightly grasped her dress, hiding her inner nervousness.

Mu Nanyue took in the nervous little movements and raised the corners of her lips, "Okay."

"Creak" sound.

The door was closed, and Mu Shuyi, who stayed in the room, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that it was not difficult to say this sentence.

Now that she was chosen by the Great Elder and could legitimately stay away from her parents, Mu Shuyi couldn't help jumping for joy.

She took the pills Mu Nanyue gave her, and her injuries healed greatly, and she could move freely. She no longer had the scars and embarrassment left by the fight.

Mu Nanyue didn't know what was going on inside, so she whispered, "Accompany her back to the Mu family tomorrow and have the pharmacist check her again."

Yun He nodded: "Yes."

She felt relieved to leave Yun He to take care of Mu Shuyi, so she turned around and went into her room.

Not far away, just next door.

When Mu Nanyue entered the room, there were two other people inside. Pei Yinghuai was sitting at the round table, drinking tea calmly.

Yun Feng stood by with a stern face, staring at him intently, and occasionally took out his sword to wipe it.

The threat is particularly strong.

Unfortunately, Pei Yinghuai was not afraid at all.

Seeing this scene, Mu Nanyue's eyebrows flashed with helplessness, "You go out."

Although he didn't want to admit it, Yun Feng knew that the young lady was talking to him.

"Yes!" Yun Feng left.

The room suddenly became quiet.

Pei Yinghuai stared at her deeply, his slender fingers tapping lightly on the table, and the rhythmic sound echoed in the quiet room.

Mu Nanyue looked at him, and met the black eyes that seemed to see through everything. She felt inexplicably guilty, as if she had done something shameful.

Throwing away her chaotic thoughts, she straightened her chest and asked in confusion, "Do you have anything else to do?"

Pei Yinghuai laughed softly with a hint of sarcasm, "Let me guess, why did Miss Mu suddenly change her mind?" He stood up and pressed Mu Nanyue step by step, with no disguising the anger in his eyes.

Seeing how angry he was, Mu Nanyue felt nervous, but she remained calm on the surface: "Why are you still doubting me? Did you hear some rumors?"

"Rumors?" Pei Yinghuai stood in front of her with a cold smile on his lips.

His bony hands lifted Mu Nanyue's chin, forcing her to look at him.

"When you were plotting against Fu Qian'an, did you ask around about the sons of various noble families? Did you not fancy any of them, so you targeted me?"

Mu Nanyue: "..."

Which idiot leaked it?
She remained silent for a long time, and Pei Yinghuai's heart grew colder and colder.

"Answer me!" His eyes were red and the strength in his hands increased, even pinching Mu Nanyue's chin red.

She frowned slightly, quickly slapped Pei Yinghuai's hand away, and said calmly: "Yes! Are you satisfied with this answer?"

"Heh." Pei Yinghuai sneered, feeling as if a mountain was pressing down on his chest and making it hard for him to breathe. "In your eyes, am I the one who made the choice out of desperation?"

Afraid that he might misunderstand, Mu Nanyue quickly explained: "No! I was confused before, so I wanted to find a son-in-law."

Pei Yinghuai gritted his teeth: "My identity does not allow me to marry into the family."

Of course Mu Nanyue knew, otherwise she would not have missed him during the investigation.

"So this isn't a choice you made out of helplessness." Mu Nanyue's eyes flickered slightly, and she tugged at his sleeve with her slender fingers.

"You are my best, most favorite, and most reliable choice!" She lowered her head and bit her lip, her voice gradually becoming smaller: "Or do you think I'm wrong?"

"I..." Pei Yinghuai was suddenly speechless, staring at her with his dark eyes, and finally gave in.

"You're right. You did this for the sake of the Mu family. I can understand."

Mu Nanyue has her own difficulties. As the only daughter of an aristocratic family, it is her responsibility to ensure that the Mu family has an excellent and qualified person in power.

It is also a responsibility.

She just wants an heir, what's wrong with that? Pei Yinghuai thought.

But when Pei Yinghuai thought about how Mu Nanyue had secretly inquired about other men and wanted to marry someone else, he felt very uncomfortable.

At the same time, he was also somewhat fortunate that those people were no match for him.

Almost, just a little bit, he would lose the person he loved so much.

Fortunately, the two of them were destined to be together. Although he was not in Mu Nanyue's plan, she felt that he was suitable.

Yes, suitable.

After hearing the news and seeing Mu Nanyue's changes, Pei Yinghuai knew that she might have feelings for him, but not much...

The truth was so cruel that Pei Yinghuai found it hard to accept it for a moment and almost lost control.

"I have another question." His voice was hoarse and his expression was serious.

He knew everything, and Mu Nanyue didn't want to hide it, so she made it clear.

Whether their relationship continues is up to Pei Yinghuai to choose.

Mu Nanyue: "You say."

Seeing her so calm, Pei Yinghuai also calmed down, "If it wasn't me, but one of them, would you spend your life with him, or leave the father and keep the son?"

Mu Nanyue: “…” Hmm?

There is a pitfall in this question!

She chuckled and looked at Pei Yinghuai with curved eyebrows, "Do you think I am someone who would wrong myself?"

Mu Nanyue didn't want to regret, and even more didn't want to live in torment.

Spending a life with someone she doesn't love is torture every day. Even if it means sacrificing herself for the benefit of the family, she would not choose it.

Mu Nanyue has the right to refuse.

(End of this chapter)