The Prime Minister’s Darling-Chapter 1510 - 735 Long Aotian! (Second update)

The Mu Family, Patriarch Mu had also received news that Concubine Wan had been exiled to the Cold Palace.

When the ruler issued the decree to deal with Concubine Wan, the little eunuchs in the palace hastily relied on their connections to send the news to the Mu Family.

Patriarch Mu was furious, slamming his fist on the desk, "How preposterous!"

The butler tried to console him, "Old Master, please don’t be angry, take care of your health."

"Cough cough cough!" Patriarch Mu’s blood surged with anger, triggering a bout of violent coughing.

The physical condition of Patriarch Mu hadn’t been very robust these past two years, not as resilient as that old fox of the Han Family.

The butler busily brought water, "Drink some water to cool down your anger."

Patriarch Mu clenched his teeth and said, "My daughter has been wronged and sent to the Cold Palace, how can I not be angry! Where is Mu Tao?"

The butler quickly responded, "I have sent for him."

After a moment of contemplation, Patriarch Mu ordered, "Go to the Su Family and deliver a message. Patriarch Su is not in Shengdu these past two days, tell Su Yuan to come here!"

"Yes!"

The butler hurriedly left, not noticing Mu Chuan who had been secretly eavesdropping outside the window.

After hesitating for a moment, Mu Chuan also vanished into the vast twilight.

Su Yuan arrived at the Mu Family residence at the same time as Mu Qingchen.

Su Yuan followed Su Hao, while Mu Qingchen was summoned by Mu Chuan from Tianqiong Academy.

It was still dark outside and to open the city gate, Mu Chuan even used the Token of his father.

"Younger Brother is here too," Su Hao greeted with a smile.

Mu Qingchen wore an indifferent expression.

Mu Chuan said irritably, "What are you doing here?"

A mere son of a concubine, yet he dared to show up at the Mu Family household. If it hadn’t been for this bastard, his aunt would not have been exasperated like that!

Guilty, Su Hao said, "Younger Brother is not at home, so you don’t know. Father was injured while practicing martial arts yesterday, and I was worried. I insisted on coming. It’s all my fault, please don’t blame father or cousin on my behalf."

The two looked at Su Yuan, who indeed had a thick bandage wrapped around his waist.

"Let’s go in," Su Yuan said.

In the Flower Hall, Patriarch Mu sat on the main seat, his face ashen, while the eldest son Mu Tao stood respectfully by his side.

Su Yuan gave Patriarch Mu a bow, "Father-in-law."

Patriarch Mu hummed in acknowledgement.

Patriarch Mu had complaints in his heart about this son-in-law.

Patriarch Mu had only two daughters. One married into the Imperial Palace, the other into the Su Family.

The Mu and Su Families’ marital alliance meant the Su Family was marrying above their station by taking a daughter of the Mu Family. However, Su Yuan, unappreciative of his position, kept a concubine outside and even allowed her to give birth to the heir a day before his legitimate wife did.

The Su Family had three branches; the first and second sons belonged to the second branch, while Su Hao and Mu Qingchen were from the first branch.

As heir to the Su Family, by rights, Mu Qingchen, being the legitimate son, should also inherit the Su Family fortune one day, but then Su Hao came along.

However, Su Yuan’s attitude in acknowledging his mistake afterwards was very sincere. Over the years, Mu Qingchen had been following his mother’s surname Mu, and Su Yuan had tolerated it, treating Mu Qingchen well without a hint of mistreatment.

Su Yuan had also explicitly stated that only Mu Qingchen would be eligible to inherit the position of head of the Su Family, provided that when the day came, Qingchen would have to change his surname back.

Patriarch Mu’s eyes fell on the bandage around Su Yuan’s waist, "You’re injured?"

"I accidentally twisted it during martial arts practice. It’s just a minor injury, nothing serious."

"Take a seat," Patriarch Mu said, and then to Mu Tao, "You sit down too."

Su Yuan and Mu Tao sat down on either side of Patriarch Mu’s lower seats.

Patriarch Mu looked towards Mu Qingchen, his gaze becoming much gentler, "Qingchen, you seem to have lost weight recently. Is life at the Academy too hard?"

Mu Qingchen replied, "No, it’s just the hot weather."

Patriarch Mu always doted on Mu Qingchen, but at this critical juncture, he had no mood for indulging his grandson, and he tiredly raised his hand, "Take your seats."

He did not speak to Su Hao but looked straight towards the entrance, "Alright, you come in too."

Mu Chuan, rubbing his nose, walked in resentfully.

Regardless of his private relationship with Su Yuan, Mu Qingchen maintained the necessary decorum and took a seat next to Su Yuan.

Su Hao planned to sit on the other side of Mu Qingchen, but was intercepted as Mu Chuan approached, "I want to sit with my fourth brother!"

"Get over here!" Mu Tao barked.

Scolded by his own father, Mu Chuan sulkily pursed his lips and reluctantly walked over to sit next to his father.

Patriarch Mu, not one to beat around the bush, cut to the chase, "I won’t waste time with pleasantries; I’ve called you here before dawn to discuss a matter regarding the palace, the issue with Concubine Wan. I presume you’re both already aware of it."