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Chapter 116 The First Encounter Between Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law

Auntie, if I may ask, who is this Nuannuan you mentioned? Is she Mulong's sister?

Yes, yes! But this baby girl was picked up by me many years ago at the gate of the Yang family mansion. She is not Mu Long's biological older or younger sister.

Oh! Auntie, why are you telling me all this? Are you afraid I'll misunderstand something and leave Mulong?

Yes! Because I know that girls in relationships are sensitive and suspicious, so I felt it was necessary to explain this to you beforehand.

If you don't explain these things to me clearly, I think Mu Long will find a time to explain them to me clearly and explicitly. Because Mu Long once told me that he doesn't want us to have any secrets from each other.

So that silly boy told you things he should and shouldn't have said?

Xia Rong smiled and nodded at Yu Qin, then gently pinched Xiao Furong's chubby little hand. Xiao Furong didn't seem unhappy; instead, she rubbed her fluffy little head against Xia Rong's hand.

Haha! Little guy, weren't you always so fierce and cute every time you saw me before? Why are you acting all cute and cuddly as soon as you see me now?

Is it because the little guy got scolded by his dad again? So now the little guy has to act cute and charming in front of you to win your favor?

Little one, can you tell me if your dad's name is Yang Mulong?

When Little Hibiscus heard this question, she nodded to Xia Rong and gently patted her bottom with her little hand.

Haha! Why did you suddenly pat your bottom so lightly? Did your dad spank you again while I wasn't looking?

Isn't Little Furong adorable? You know, what ordinary kitten is as intelligent as our Little Furong? She even tells her mother after being scolded by her father, just like a child.

Haha! Little one, can you tell me who your mother is? If you can answer that question, I'll buy you something delicious to eat, okay?

Without a second thought, Little Hibiscus raised her chubby little hand and pointed at Xia Rong, then tried to jump from Yuqin's arms onto Xia Rong's shoulder.

Haha! This young master Mu Long really went to great lengths to make me happy! Look at that little kitten who used to hiss at me whenever it saw me, now it's become so well-behaved thanks to the careful training of our young master Mu Long.

Xia Rong, it's really inappropriate for you to brag about how much your future mother-in-law's son spoils you in front of her. Do you even know what this kind of behavior is called?

Do you think I'm being too high-profile? Just because I'm showing off my love in public? Do you think I should hide my husband's affection for me?

No! It's just that hearing how much my beloved Long'er dotes on another woman makes me feel a pang of jealousy. It's a little unsettling!

Haha! Auntie, are you hungry? How about I, your future daughter-in-law, treat you to dumplings at a nearby restaurant today?

You haven't even married my Long'er yet! Isn't it a bit too early for you to call yourself my daughter-in-law? Aren't you afraid that my Long'er will marry another woman instead of you?

Auntie, does your family have a family heirloom jade? Is this heirloom jade only passed down to the future daughter-in-law? Whoever obtains this jade will surely become the future daughter-in-law of the Yang family!

After hearing Xia Rong's words, Yuqin stared in disbelief at Xia Rong standing before her. She had clearly given the family heirloom jade to Longzhen!

Why would Xia Rong know so much about the Yang family's heirloom jade? Could it be that that brat Mu Long secretly asked Long Zhen for the jade back when she wasn't looking?

Hey! This Mu Long? How could my husband and I, both heartless people, possibly have a child as affectionate as Mu Long? Is Mu Long really my husband's child?

She had never doubted this before because she had always firmly believed that Mu Long was her and her husband's beloved son.

But what happened back then is truly unbelievable! Thinking about it, what kind of kind-hearted robber would kidnap Mu Long, who was still an infant, take him back to raise for more than a month, and then return him to him?

Did something happen that I don't know about during the month or so that Mu Long was robbed by bandits? No, in order to maintain the purity of the Yang family bloodline, I really have to find a suitable time to conduct a low-blood kinship test on Long'er.

Hehe! Auntie, why are you suddenly ignoring me? Are you a little unhappy because you heard that Mu Long gave me the family heirloom jade?

Upon hearing Xia Rong's words, Yuqin immediately grabbed Xia Rong's hand. Smiling, she said, "What are you saying, silly child? It's Mulong's good fortune to marry such an outstanding girl like you. How could I possibly be unhappy?"

Auntie, you seem a little downcast after hearing about this. Does that mean you don't like me at all?

Hi! I'm just a little confused! I clearly remember handing the family heirloom jade to Mu Long's sister-in-law, I don't know why it ended up in your hands.

Hehe! You'll have to ask Mu Long about that! But when Mu Long gave me this precious jade, he said, "You must keep this precious jade safe! Because he secretly took it out for me while Brother Mu Wang was asleep."

Upon hearing this, Yuqin frowned, wondering when her son had learned to steal.

Although she was often away from her youngest son, she was quite strict with her two sons' upbringing and absolutely forbade them from stealing. Whenever she heard that they had stolen something, she would whip them with a very long bamboo cane.

It seems I underestimated Xia Rong's youngest son's influence. Before this, I definitely needed to find a way to stop Mu Long and Xia Rong from continuing their relationship, but Murong is already on her second marriage!

Thinking about it, what reason did he have to dislike Xia Rong? It was like swallowing a bitter pill, unable to express his feelings. He could only silently wish them a long and happy marriage.

Auntie, what is the meaning of this jade in my hand? Why do you look so serious?

Didn't Murong tell you that he was giving you this jade? This jade is never passed on to outsiders, only to the future daughter-in-law of the Yang family.

Besides, I've already given this jade to his elder sister-in-law. As for why this painting ended up in your hands, I have no idea.

Hehe, what do you mean by that? Do you think Mu Long stole his elder sister-in-law's jade and gave it to me?

You shouldn't speak so rudely, girl. This jade is a family heirloom of the Yang family, belonging to the descendants of the Mu Yang family. It's just his own property, so what's the big deal?

The fact that he's giving you this jade shows his feelings for you, so you mustn't let his devoted heart down!