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You two black-hearted scoundrels are already infamous throughout Longyan City, alright?!

The countless deceitful things you two have done are simply too many to count. And "kind-hearted people"? I truly don't know where you get the nerve to say such things...

Everyone secretly stole glances at the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, feeling a sense of empathy.

Old Madam Mu, however, chuckled and nodded continuously, "Alright, alright, Grandmother promises you. You can do as you please in Yulan Garden; you're in charge."

The Old Madam found the two children increasingly pleasing to the eye. What wonderful children they were—handsome and reasonable! She truly didn't know how they had been angered into leaving last time; it was probably because Qingya hadn't arranged things properly.

"Qingya, this time when the two children return, don't interfere with matters in their courtyard anymore," the Old Madam said, turning to instruct with a smile.

Mu Qingya's face immediately flushed.

How did she interfere with the Crown Prince's courtyard affairs?

She didn't have the ability, or the courage, to interfere with the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's courtyard.

Last time the Crown Prince and Crown Princess returned, she had simply kindly arranged some people for them to command, but who would have thought such an incident would occur, leading to criticism until now.

Mu Qingya took a deep breath, not arguing with the Old Madam, but instead nodding with a slight smile. "Yes, Old Madam, Qingya will not let anything like what happened with Xiaoxing and Juxian in Yulan Garden occur again this time."

The Old Madam nodded happily, raising a hand to pat her on the back. "Qingya's way of doing things, I, this old woman, am very much at ease with."

Mu Qingya pursed her lips, smiling gently and sweetly, with an expression that implied that gaining the Old Madam's trust was Qingya's honor.

The young Crown Princess specifically scrutinized this person for a moment, then slightly frowned and turned her small face away.

By this time, Chen Chaozhi had finished whipping Madam Chen. He quickly tossed aside the blood-stained whip and timidly rushed to Crown Prince Mo, bowing. "Reporting to Your Royal Highness, your humble servant has... has completed the punishment."

Mo Lian glanced at him, nodding coldly. "Take her back and discipline her strictly. If she dares to disrespect the Crown Princess again in the future, it won't be something that mere thirty lashes can save her from."

"Yes, yes, yes." Chen Chaozhi slightly relaxed, ordering his men to carry the groaning Madam Chen and leave Nanxinyuan in a hurried frenzy. He dared not linger for another second, fearing that the Crown Prince might suddenly change his mind.

Crown Prince Mo coldly watched Chen Chaozhi's retreating back, his gaze shifting slightly, and Aoye immediately understood, preparing to follow.

Lord Qiao Qiao suddenly said, "Come back."

Student Aoye blinked, looked back at Crown Prince Mo, and seeing him nod with a slight frown, he scurried back.

"It's fine," Qiaomu shot him a glance, her soft little hand firmly pinching his large, distinctly-jointed one. "Chen Chaozhi has been an official for thirty years; he's a cunning old fox himself. He'll definitely be on guard."

Crown Prince Mo pouted, holding his little wife's hand, and turned to Old Madam Mu. "Grandmother, then we'll head back first."

"Good, good. Grandmother will wait for you two at home," Old Madam Mu said, smiling and nodding continuously.

Meanwhile, after Chen Chaozhi had his men carry Madam Chen out of the garden, he quickly ordered them to be on alert, paying attention to the surroundings.

It wasn't until he had his men swiftly drive the carriage back to the Chen Estate that he finally relaxed slightly.

When he dismounted from the carriage, Chen Chaozhi's back was already soaked with sweat. He instinctively raised his sleeve to wipe the sweat from his forehead.