Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Reap What You Sow
“Family Head, Family Head, Master Tianyuan has arrived.”
Within the Mu Family’s main hall, Mu Qing was enjoying a cup of fine tea at ease. He seemed to have already pictured the scene of Master Tianyuan giving that wretched girl a hard time, and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but curl up in a trace of a smile.
Just then, a sudden announcement rang out, and Mu Qing’s heart thrilled with joy. Just as he was about to go and greet him, he saw Master Tianyuan, dressed in a green pine-patterned robe, stride in from outside the hall.
At this moment, Tian Yuan’s countenance was stern; he did not possess the joyful expression Mu Qing had anticipated, which made Mu Qing’s heart flutter with unease. Could something have happened that he was unaware of?
“Master Tianyuan, may I inquire if the matter has been handled to your satisfaction?” Mu Qing mustered a forced smile, speaking with a facade of reverence.
No sooner had he spoken these words than Tian Yuan’s complexion darkened abruptly, his demeanor as ominous as the calm before a storm, radiating a sense of danger.
“Mu Family Master, I wonder if the Second Miss is available? I have recently been in need of an attendant, and I hope the Mu Family Master would be so kind as to help me with this matter. I shall not undervalue your assistance.”
Ever since leaving the Mu Residence, Tian Yuan had thought of countless ways to torment the scoundrel of the Mu Family. But the best method was undoubtedly to torment his precious daughter while making him believe he was currying favor with the Qingyun Sect.
Although Tian Yuan very much wanted to give Mu Qing a good thrashing, Master Wu Yu had already warned him not to reveal Mu Ruyue’s identity. Therefore, he had to find another way to deal with him.
If he took matters into his own hands, it might have led Mu Qing to suspect something.
Mu Qing slowly exhaled in relief. It seemed that Master Tianyuan must have been rejected by Mu Ruyue, hence his displeased look. So, relinquishing his wish for Ting’er to become the official wife of the Princely Heir, now hoping for her to become Master Tianyuan’s attendant wasn’t a bad alternative.
“Then, Master, when shall I send Ting’er to find you?” Mu Qing’s eyes flickered a few times; a mere attendant wasn’t much, but if her Talent caught Master Tianyuan’s eye, it was not impossible that she could be taken as an apprentice.
How could Tian Yuan fail to see through Mu Qing’s scheming? He couldn’t help but snort coldly; his standards were not so low that he would take in such a woman as a disciple.
If he could use this opportunity to vent his spleen for Miss Mu, perhaps Master Wu Yu would consider his performance and spare him the punishment of facing the wall in seclusion at the forbidden ground.
“Right now. I will take her away with me immediately,” Tian Yuan declared, his gaze coldly sweeping Mu Qing, “From this day forth, Mu Tingting of the Mu Family will be my, Tian Yuan’s, attendant. No matter what happens in the future, it has nothing to do with your Mu Family.”
Mu Qing’s heart skipped a beat, uncertain whether this was a blessing or a curse for the Mu Family.
“Someone, bring the Second Miss here.” Mu Qing sighed; regardless, having won Master Tianyuan’s favor was a stroke of fortune for Ting’er.
Dressed in pale pink attire, Mu Tingting floated over from the back courtyard, her approach graceful. Her delicate features were tinged with a touch of paleness, enhancing her air of poignant charm.
She pursed her lips and, approaching Tian Yuan, performed a courtesy, saying, “Ting’er greets Master Tianyuan.”
“Ting’er,” Mu Qing turned to look at Mu Tingting, letting out a soft sigh. At least he had once truly cherished her as his own daughter.
“Master Tianyuan has come this time to have you serve as his attendant. You will leave with the Master later.”
“What?” Mu Tingting’s heart leaped with joy, scarcely believing her ears, “Father, are you telling the truth?”