A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 433 Finale (5)

Tonight, the Duke of Song's mansion is as low-key as ever.

Apart from the addition of several dozen armored elite soldiers inside and outside the mansion, nothing else was changed.

There were neither festive red lanterns nor firecrackers to welcome Song Yan and his son home in triumph.

Song Yan declined all visits from marquises, officials, and close relatives of the Song family. After more than ten years of separation, the four members of his family were finally able to reunite, and he would not allow outsiders to disturb their precious time together.

In the hall, three generations of the family sat around a square table, sharing their heartfelt feelings and endless family matters.

Upon learning that Mu Qingcheng's mother had also been murdered by Song Zi, the old lady was heartbroken. "Even if Song Zi is executed, our Song family still owes the Mu family a debt. Ayu, find a suitable time for our whole family to visit and apologize, and ask for forgiveness from Lord Mu and his granddaughter-in-law!"

"Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking too." Song Shuyu agreed, but when he thought of Mu Yan's cold attitude towards him, he couldn't help but feel melancholy and annoyed.

"Ayu, are you worried that Lord Mu will take his anger out on you?" Song Shuxing nudged Song Shuyu's arm and comforted her, "Don't worry, Lord Mu is a man of propriety and righteousness. As long as we are sincere and apologize sincerely, we will surely be able to move Lord Mu."

“Ayu, your brother is right. Don’t worry. Once the rift between our two families is resolved, your father will ask a matchmaker to propose marriage for you.”

"Yes, Ayu, you two are in love and share the same interests. Moreover, your granddaughter-in-law is a beautiful and talented girl, a rare find. You must not be discouraged. You must cheer up and give it your all to make this marriage happen, understand?"

The encouragement from his grandmother and brothers gave Song Shuyu immense confidence. He clenched his fist and said, "It's not that I want to give up on Qingcheng, it's that Uncle Mu likes Lu Xun and wants to fulfill Qingcheng and Lu Xun's marriage agreement. So, I have a few things to do next, and you all need to help me!"

"Ayu, you can do whatever you want, your father will fully support you." Song Yan had always been accommodating to Song Shuyu's requests, and now that he knew that Song Shuyu had been abused and had developed hysteria, his pity and love for her deepened.

The old lady and Song Shuxing nodded in agreement.

Song Shuyu shared his thoughts, and while the family was discussing the details, Liu Mama rushed back from the yamen to deliver the news.

Upon learning that Mu Qingcheng had gone to the Marquis of Huai'an's residence with the Lady of the Marquis, Song Shuyu remained silent for a long time before suddenly standing up and saying, "I'm going to the palace!"

……

The Marquis of Huai'an's Residence.

Mu Qingcheng accepted the invitation from the Lady of the Marquis not merely because she couldn't refuse such a kind invitation. She guessed that her father's visit to the Marquis's residence was intended to bring her and Lu Xun together and make their marriage a reality.

Unlike his previous experience of being turned away, this time, the gates of the mansion were wide open, and Lu Xun waited quietly for Mu Qingcheng for an hour under the cover of night.

"Qinger!"

Seeing the familiar figure emerge from the carriage, Lu Xun was filled with joy. He quickly walked over to greet her, his handsome face beaming with smiles. "Qing'er, welcome to the Marquis's residence!"

Mu Qingcheng smiled and said, "Brother!" She took the arm that Lu Xun offered and used it to jump off the carriage.

Seeing that she was in good spirits and showed no signs of dejection or sorrow, Lu Xun's worries quietly subsided.

He couldn't help but stroke her head, teasing her with a smile, "Qing'er's saying that a good night's sleep can solve all your worries is indeed a wise saying!"

“Brother, I’m not a child anymore.” Mu Qingcheng grabbed Lu Xun’s hand and slapped it without any politeness. “Don’t touch my hair anymore. It looks terrible when you mess it up.”

Lu Xun's eyes were full of tenderness. "How could that be? My Qing'er is a beauty in the bone, not just the skin. Besides, your hair is not difficult to style. I have already learned how. I can help you restyle your hair."

After three years apart, various misunderstandings created a deep rift between them. Mu Qingcheng's coldness, aloofness, and infidelity caused Lu Xun immense pain.

Now that the major case is closed, the boat has already sailed past countless mountains.

What Lu Xun longed for most was to rekindle his past relationship with Mu Qingcheng.

At this moment, he felt that Mu Qingcheng had let down her guard and was accepting his feelings again.

Excitement and joy welled up in his eyes, shining brightly like the stars in the night sky, shimmering with dazzling light.

Their intimate interaction naturally delighted Lady Hou, who beamed with joy.

It seems she's definitely going to be my daughter-in-law, right?
Unexpectedly, Mu Qingcheng's response was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head: "With such skillful hands, brother will surely win sister-in-law's heart in the future."

The Lady Hou's smile froze on her face.

The starlight had barely begun to ignite before it faded away.

Lu Xun paused for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Qing'er, even if you want to annul the engagement and sever ties, you don't need to worry about my marriage."

“Brother, since you understand my determination to break off the engagement, then please grant my wish.” Mu Qingcheng sighed softly. “You know that in my heart, I have always only regarded you as an older brother, and there are no romantic feelings between us. If you insist on marrying me, neither of us will be happy.”

Lu Xun was unwilling and reluctant. "Qing'er, are you not even willing to give me the slightest chance? You know how much I admire you. Besides, your father will not agree..."

"As long as my brother agrees to dissolve the engagement, I will explain the situation to my father, and he will definitely not force me," Mu Qingcheng said firmly, her expression unwavering.

Upon hearing this, Lady Hou said anxiously, "Qing'er, marriage is a serious matter, you...you can't easily break off the engagement! A-Xun is devoted to you, and the Marquis and I have also decided that you are our daughter-in-law. We will never mistreat you or let you suffer the slightest grievance!"

Mu Qingcheng bowed to the Lady of the Marquis without haste and said, "Please forgive me, Lord Marquis and Lady Marquis, but my mind is made up and there is no point in saying more. Besides, the person who made the marriage agreement back then was Mu Xun. Now that my brother has taken the surname Lu, I can completely disown him."