Chapter 266: Don't Seize the Chance to Reward Yourself

Mu Xianyan saw him, as if seeing reinforcements, she covered her chest, "Brother, pull him away..."

She was walking fine, who would have thought this girl, as if she had no eyes, bumped into her, and the milk in her hand spilled all over her skirt.

Fortunately she wasn't wearing evening gown, just a relatively casual dress, otherwise she would have been furious.

She took several deep breaths, saying more than four times that no compensation was needed.

This person was like someone who doesn't understand human speech, constantly pulling at her skirt, her skirt was almost being torn off!

The girl knelt on the ground, looking timid, saying things like pleading for mercy.

Being publicly entangled like this, even though Mu Xianyan usually has a good temper, her expression couldn't help but show some strain.

Mu Xianqi spoke to soothe: "It's fine, I'm here."

The onlookers reacted.

"What's wrong with Princess Yan? Just returned to the country and already causing such a commotion?"

"Her personality in our circle has always been a bit arrogant; maybe this girl offended her somewhere, or she just doesn't like the look of her."

"Shh, keep it down, no matter what, her brother is Mu Xianqi."

"What's there to fear? She's not blood-related; basically just picked up."

"In my opinion, the young lady the Mu Family should most cherish is only Princess Mingxi!"

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Mu Xianyan heard these words, almost laughed from anger.

Arrogant, her?

Song Yusui's gaze swept over the few people gossiping; these people were just bullying because there were no fans of Mu Xianyan here.

In another setting, they probably wouldn't even dare to speak.

Mu Youyu watched this scene, frowning directly, "Cousin, what's going on?"

"Don't stay kneeling……"

She stepped forward a few steps, just about to pull the girl up, but the girl forcefully shook off her hand, causing her to stumble back a big step.

Her low-heeled shoe almost twisted.

Fortunately, Jiang Liangjin behind her was quick-eyed and quick-handed, extending his long arm to steady her waist.

At the same time, Mu Xin beside her also reached out to support her arm.

Jiang Liangjin's deep brown eyes fell on that girl, adding a hint of coldness.

He didn't turn his head, telling the bodyguard: "Troublemaker, drag them out."

"Yes." The two personal bodyguards nodded in agreement, immediately stepping forward to pry the girl's hand open.

Mu Youyu steadied her feet, lifted her gaze to the girl, her voice without a trace of timidity, instead carrying a sense of righteous confidence: "I kindly pulled you up, what's this attitude?"

The bodyguards also clearly saw that the young master's beloved little princess had been wronged, wanting to let her vent, but they just held the girl's shoulders, not rushing to drag her away.

"Cousin already said no compensation needed, you keep clinging on—are you trying to deliberately embarrass her, or seeking attention through this incident?"

Mu Youyu's gaze swept over the spotless fabric on the girl's skirt, then fell into her reddened yet unrepentant eyes.

She realized, this girl was clearly doing it on purpose, wanting to embarrass her cousin.

"I didn't," the girl's voice weakened a bit, yet she still clung tightly to Mu Xianyan's skirt, "I just want to compensate Miss Yan……"

"Compensate?" Mu Youyu raised an eyebrow, took two steps forward, Jiang Liangjin followed behind her without speaking, seeming to want to give her the stage.

"Although this cousin's skirt is casual, it's also made by a famous designer, custom-tailored for her—are you sure you can afford to compensate?"

She paused, adding a touch of teasing to her tone: "This skirt's price is far higher than the rented gown you're wearing."

As soon as she said that, the surrounding whispers immediately quieted down.

Song LuXiao, Song Lujing, Song Yusui, Mu Xianyan, and Mu Xianqi all stared dumbfounded.

Song Lujing quietly tugged at Song LuXiao's sleeve, lowering his voice: "Brother, Youbao finally has a bit of a young lady's temper!"

Song LuXiao showed relief, "Worthy of praise."

Although not much, it's still better than nothing.

Song Yusui stood aside, planning to turn around and give his few villas to his sister to encourage her.

Jiang Liangjin watched Mu Youyu straighten her small frame, his hand on her waist not loosening, protecting her in front, yet he remained silent.

Mu Xin spoke first: "Or do you think making a big scene will let everyone know you accidentally dirtied the Mu Family young lady's skirt?"

The three words "accidentally" carry deep meaning.

His gaze fell on the girl's face, his icy blue eyes showing no emotion, yet it made her whole body stiffen, even forgetting to cry.

Mu Xianyan instinctively looked at him, her gaze landing on his side profile, her heart skipped a beat, even forgetting to manage her expression, she stood there dazed.

The girl originally wanted to step forward to grab Mu Xianyan, but being pulled by the bodyguards made her tears fall.

Mu Youyu didn't look at her anymore, turned her head to Mu Xianyan, her tone softened: "Cousin, go change clothes first, we'll ignore her."

Mu Xianyan smiled at her younger sister, "Okay."

"Miss Yan, don't sell me out……" the girl suddenly shouted, her voice filled with despair.

Mu Xianyan looked bewildered, obviously not understanding what that meant.

The bodyguard immediately caught the signal, covered the girl's mouth, dragging her to the side hall, leaving only a string of indistinct sobs.

The onlookers couldn't help but speak again.

"Princess Yan's personality is really becoming harder and harder to judge."

"What happened? Who was dragged away?"

"Seems like she accidentally dirtied Princess Yan's skirt and is about to be sold; the Mu Family is too frightening."

"If she's sold, she's sold; anyway, I can't afford to provoke the Mu Family."

Mu Xianyan heard those words, came back to her senses, gave a cold laugh, and was about to open her mouth to greet the other party's family.

Mu Xianqi took off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulder. "Yanyan, go upstairs to change clothes; I'll handle that."

Mu Xianyan finally let go of the anger on her face, forcing a somewhat proper smile, looked toward Mu Xin, and her voice softened a bit: "A Xin, I'm heading out first; see you later."

Mu Xin gave a faint, indifferent "hmm."

Mu Xianyan didn't mind either, turned to Mu Youyu with a lighter tone: "Little sister, see you later."

"Older cousin, see you later; if you need anything, come find me!"

"Got it!" Mu Xianyan waved her hand, then glanced at the person beside her.

Song Yusui kept replaying Mu Xianyan's earlier gaze in his mind; seeing Mu Xianqi also walk away, he finally reacted, incredulously uttering "Holy shit."

He should have realized it earlier.

Song LuXiao slapped him on the shoulder, "What are you doing? Watch your language."

The implication is, the younger sister is still here.

"It's fine, it's fine." Song Yusui unusually didn't retort, stepped forward and ruffled Mu Youyu's hair. "Youbao, weren't you scared? Big brother, I'll go check on your older cousin first; you, Xinbao, and A Jin should head back early, and stay safe on the road."

The three named individuals all responded in unison.

Only then did Song Yusui turn and hurry off, heading after Mu Xianqi.

Seeing there was nothing more to watch, the others gradually dispersed, leaving only Mu Youyu and a few others.