Chapter 454: Chapter 454: Not One to be Bullied Easily

Shen’s smile froze instantly, and she looked at Yan Qianyi in astonishment.

Yan Qianyi continued, “That push of mine didn’t matter; after all, it didn’t harm the baby in my womb. But she hit my elder sister. Ah Lie always told me that the Mu Family places great importance on seniority and respect. If a younger sister hits her elder sister and goes unpunished, it would set a bad example for the younger brothers and sisters to follow, wouldn’t it? Zixuan, as the second elder sister of the Mu Family, should set a good example.”

“You!” Shen’s face turned red with anger.

Yan Qianyi had just been all smiles with her, and she thought she was an easygoing person.

She didn’t expect her to be so sharp-tongued!

Sitting next to Shen’s, Mu Zicheng had already clenched the knife and fork in his hands, seething with anger, yet he dared not make a scene in front of so many people.

Facing Shen’s furious gaze, Yan Qianyi touched her own abdomen, “As for the baby in my womb, he naturally has his own fortune, so Auntie doesn’t need to worry.”

Shen’s was choked with anger, “If you’re not going to help, why say so much!”

“Enough!” Old Master Mu slammed the table and scolded, “Qianyi is right, Zixuan should be punished! Whoever wants to plead for her can go and join her in receiving the punishment!”

Watching Shen’s from the main house be put in her place, the daughters-in-law from the second and fourth houses could barely conceal their laughter.

They had always disliked this mistress-turned-sister-in-law, and their own familial backgrounds were superior to Shen’s.

Yet, because Shen’s was the sister-in-law, she was always haughty before them, and they had to endure it.

Shen’s dared not speak any further.

The atmosphere at the dining table turned very awkward. Mu Huaner quickly changed the subject, asking Mu Yunlie:

“Ah Lie, have you considered moving back here? If there’s anything you’re dissatisfied with over there, tell me, and I’ll have someone change it.”

Old Master Mu chimed in, “Yes, move back here. You’re so busy usually, and now that Qianyi is pregnant, living here, she’ll have company and someone to take care of her.”

Mu Yunlie initially wanted to refuse flat out, but when the words came to his lips, he hesitated for a moment, his gaze turning tenderly towards Yan Qianyi, “You decide.”

He wanted to show everyone how much he cared for and valued Yan Qianyi, so that the people of the Mu Family wouldn’t dare to bully her easily.

Yan Qianyi tugged at the corner of her mouth.

Why throw the decision-making onto her?

She knew that Ah Lie definitely did not want to move back.

But, being watched by Old Master Mu’s expectant eyes, she couldn’t bear to voice a refusal.

So she said, “Let’s talk about it later, Grandfather. Even if we don’t move back for now, as long as we have time, we will come back to visit you.”

Old Master Mu nodded in satisfaction, “Good, good.”

He hadn’t expected Ah Lie to move back.

The fact that his eldest grandson’s wife hadn’t outright refused meant there was still hope.

Just being able to sit down with the family for a meal was something he couldn’t have imagined before.

After lunch, Yan Qianyi and Mu Yunlei prepared to leave.

Before leaving, she said in front of everyone to Mu Ziqing, “Elder sister, if you have time, you can also come and visit Ah Lie and me.”

Mu Ziqing nodded happily.

Once in the car, Mu Yunlie asked Yan Qianyi, “Did you invite elder sister in front of everyone to protect her?”

“Yes, because Grandfather values you a lot, I feel like the people of the Mu Family are quite wary of you. And since you’re so good to me, showing a good relationship with elder sister might help her; she’s really pitiful. Plus, didn’t you promise someone when you were little that you would protect her when you grew up?”

Mu Ziqing, as the eldest young lady of the Mu Family, was bullied by her younger siblings simply because her mother was no longer there.

She really wanted to help Mu Ziqing.

Mu Yunlie smiled, “I don’t remember anything from our childhood, but this time, she indeed helped us.”

“Yes, and in the future, you should not view her with a prejudiced eye. Having her in the Mu Family to work with us is quite good.”

“Yes, I’ll listen to you,” Mu Yunlie said, holding the steering wheel with one hand and taking Yan Qianyi’s hand with the other. “Just now, you really upset that Shen woman.”

Yan Qianyi smiled, “I’m not afraid of offending her. We’ve already had a falling-out before. When you beat Mu Zicheng so badly, she certainly harbored resentment against us. Her attitude towards me just then was so pleasant only because she wanted me to plead on behalf of Mu Zixuan. Being a bit more assertive is also a way to let everyone know I’m not an easy target.”

Mu Yunlie nodded; he liked her just this way.

Those who are too fragile are easily bullied, just like his mother.

His mother was bullied in the Mu Family back then because she was too gentle and too agreeable.

“Anyway, don’t be polite in front of the Mu Family. After I leave for my business trip tomorrow, remember never to go to the Mu Family alone. If there really is some unavoidable matter, go to Old Master Mu or Mu Kang.”

Old Master Mu, Mu Kang, and Mu Huaner were all aware of his role as Commander.

Therefore, they wouldn’t dare to do much to Yan Qianyi.

Yan Qianyi asked, “The matter you’re going out to handle tomorrow, is it dangerous?”

“There’s no danger, just some business to discuss, and I’ll be back soon.”

“You’ve reminded me several times, as if it’ll be hard for you to return once you’re gone.”

At that moment, Yan Qianyi did not realize that her careless remark would actually become a prophecy.

Mu Yunlie said tenderly, “I just don’t feel at ease about you.”

Let alone leaving for a few days, even being apart from her for a day made him uneasy.

He reiterated, “Just remember what I said. Don’t interfere with Mu Chen’s matter for now; I’ll have someone investigate. When I return in a few days, I’ll take care of his issue.”

Yan Qianyi nodded, “Understood, don’t worry.”

Mu Yunlie was usually not much for talking, but when he did, he was very clear.

However, she knew it was all because he loved her.

After dropping Yan Qianyi off at home, Mu Yunlie went out to take care of his own business.

Aunt Xue asked Yan Qianyi, “Miss, now that it’s winter break, why is the son-in-law still going out all the time?”

Yan Qianyi looked helpless, “Aunt Xue, it seems like this isn’t the first time you’ve asked me this.”

“I’m just worried. The son-in-law is so handsome and comes from such a good family background. You have to keep an eye on him, especially now that you’re pregnant. You can’t let other women take advantage of the situation. Many men cheat during their wives’ pregnancies.”

“Don’t worry, Ah Lie won’t.”

“Miss, you’re young and don’t understand men. Take my words seriously and don’t let your guard down. There are no men who don’t cheat; there are only mistresses who don’t put in effort. Human hearts cannot withstand temptation.”

“Okay, okay, I know. I’m going to take a nap.”

Yan Qianyi was so fed up with Aunt Xue’s nagging that she hurried upstairs.

She didn’t ask Ah Lie where he was going because she knew that as a soldier in the Special Department, if he was called, he had to go immediately.

That was the duty of a soldier.