Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

”You dare to offend your superiors, not knowing your place. For your sake, I’ll let them off this time. However, Aunt Xiu has been a slave in the Mu Family for many years; she couldn’t possibly be ignorant of the rules. Today, if we don’t teach them a lesson, word might spread that anyone can trample over the Mu Family. Wouldn’t that ruin our family’s reputation?” Mu Chengxuan had already strategized and spoke without panic.

Mu Hanyan’s heart tightened slightly. The rules amidst noble families are harsh; when a family member errs, the family’s own laws deal with it, and servants must absolutely not overstep their bounds, nor do outsiders have the right to intervene.

Even if Zhuang Chengjun was wrong first, it was one thing for her to act, and another for Huayue and Zirong to follow her orders, but Han Yunyun’s action was against the rules.

As for Zhuang Chengjun’s indecent intentions towards Han Yunyun, who would really take it seriously? One was the daughter of a servant, the other a descendant of a noble family—with a status as different as heaven and earth. Spreading the story might even be seen as a romantic tale, as if Han Yunyun had been incredibly fortunate in her past lives.

It sounds pitiful, but that’s the reality. The hierarchy of the Holy Court Continent has sustained for hundreds of thousands of years, and it’s not something she could change.

Even if this matter were brought before her grandfather, it would still be tricky to handle, as it involved the face of the Mu Family; no one would stand up for the daughter of a maid.

But these damn rules, they apply to common folk!

Who is Mu Hanyan?

She is a playboy!

A widely known playboy.

Have you ever seen a playboy reason with you?

”Young Master, we appreciate your kindness. There’s no need for you to worry about this matter. My daughter and I will handle it ourselves,” Aunt Xiu, who had been with the Mu Family for years, also understood how difficult the situation was. Wiping away the tears on her face, she resolutely spoke.

Seeing Aunt Xiu’s expression, Mu Hanyan could guess what she was planning—it was the same as Han Yunyun’s thought, to counter with their lives. Aunt Xiu seemed gentle but was actually strong-willed, just like her daughter. Unfortunately, Mu Chengxuan was set on making an example of them, and they didn’t even have the chance to give their lives in recompense.

”Aunt Xiu, don’t say any more. Let me handle this,” Mu Hanyan waved her hand and calmly said to Aunt Xiu.

Aunt Xiu was a long-time servant by her parents’ side. If she couldn’t even protect her and her daughter, how would she face her parents in the future? Moreover, the look of utter determination on Han Yunyun’s face also stirred a memory deep within her; she couldn’t bear to see her suffer humiliation at such a young age. As for face, was the face of Mu, the big playboy, so easily attacked?

”What do you plan to do?” Mu Chengxuan watched Mu Hanyan, a cold smirk suddenly appearing on his lips. He seemed delighted, as if he saw Mu Hanyan walking into a trap.

”Young Master, why don’t we let this go? Everyone has been in the wrong here, and since no outsiders saw it, it won’t spread...” Mu Yunshui tried to mediate.

”Do you have a place to speak here?” Mu Chengxuan held his head high and glanced at Mu Yunshui with the corner of his eye, snorting coldly.

As a member of the nine Tributors of the family, not even receiving a glance of acknowledgment, Mu Yunshui’s old face flushed red with shame, yet he dared not get angry and sheepishly couldn’t find the words to respond.

The strong are revered, such is the way of the world.

If Mu Hanyan returned to the Mu Family and displayed astonishing strength, who would dare to try to put him in his place? If Mu Yunshui were powerful, how would Mu Chengxuan dare to reprimand him so rudely? If Aunt Xiu were strong, wouldn’t she be valued and respected within the Mu Family, instead of being humiliated like this?

This world is cruel and terrifyingly pragmatic.

To be strong, only by becoming a true powerhouse can you protect yourself and those you care about!

Mu Hanyan’s heart, in this moment, suddenly became clearer, and something in her chest burst open. She understood that this would be incredibly beneficial to her future cultivation!

Mu Hanyan closed her eyes slightly, took a gentle breath, and a smile appeared on her lips.

Ye Lanfeng looked intently at the expression on Mu Hanyan’s face, that trace of a smile, like a feather lightly brushing across his heart, making him feel that at this moment, Mu Hanyan was so dazzling, so captivating that he couldn’t take his eyes off her. He knew that Mu Hanyan seemed to have had a realization at this moment, something that would be greatly beneficial to her future cultivation.

Mu Chengxuan, looking at the smile at the corner of Mu Hanyan’s mouth, was also slightly stunned. In that instant, he actually thought Mu Hanyan looked somewhat attractive?

Damn it!

Mu Chengxuan was annoyed and a bit disgusted with himself for suddenly having such a thought. After all, Mu Hanyan was a man!

This Mu Hanyan, today he must be taught a good lesson, crippling him would be even better!

”Mu Chengxuan, just say what you want, I, Mu Hanyan, am here to face it,” Mu Hanyan spoke indifferently, ”You bully two weak women and hide behind the guise of status and hierarchy, constantly spouting ’lowly’ and ’despicable.’ It’s not like you’re any better in terms of refinement. As a son of a noble family, what makes you different from a street thug? To insult others is to insult oneself!” Mu Hanyan was truly disgusted with Mu Chengxuan. A man who could say such things, the education of the Third Elder’s branch was truly despicable. Did he really think constantly belittling others highlighted his own nobility?

Seeing the cold sneer at the corner of Mu Chengxuan’s mouth made Mu Hanyan even more certain. With his status, there was absolutely no need for him to fixate on Aunt Xiu and her daughter—it was nothing more than an attempt to intimidate her. Thus, she couldn’t be bothered with beating around the bush with him. But such a method of provocation truly disgusted her, so she wouldn’t be polite either.

”Sharp-tongued. Just a lowly maidservant of the Mu Family,” Mu Chengxuan, taunted by Mu Hanyan, grew furious.

”Oh, Aunt Xiu’s indenture contract, I hereby declare it null and void,” Mu Hanyan said with a smirk, ”She is no longer a maidservant of the Mu Family. What now? Still calling a commoner ’despicable’? Don’t forget, oh, the current sovereign was also a commoner when he raised his army. So, is the Royal Family also descended from the ’despicable’?” Mu Hanyan looked at Mu Chengxuan with a mockingly humorous gaze. Sabi, trying to outargue me, you’re still too young.

”Mu Hanyan, don’t slander me, twisting what I said. Even if you invalidate her contract, what does it matter? Remember, she defied her superiors before the contract was voided,” Mu Chengxuan, usually calm and collected, was nearly losing his composure.

”Enough, stop your endless nagging like a woman. Just be straightforward. Seeing the pretense you put on, I fear I’ve wasted food,” Mu Hanyan sneered, taking a pause, ”I’m afraid I might vomit.”

Mu Chengxuan took a deep breath, stabilizing his emotions, and then tried to smile calmly: ”As a disciple of the Mu Family, I must, of course, protect our family’s reputation. However, if Brother Han Yan insists on standing up for them, we should not harm the harmony within our own family. How about we settle this matter according to the rules of the Swordsman?”

”The rules of the Swordsman, are you challenging me?” Mu Hanyan’s mouth curled into an arc, her cold laugh looking upon Mu Chengxuan.