Transmigrated as the Villainess, She Made the General Blush - Chapter 4

“Second Brother, I… I just wanted to walk around and have some fun…” Mu Chengyang glanced nervously at the surrounding armored guards.

He truly hadn’t expected that, given Xiao Wangshu’s fondness for his Second Brother, she would actually order the Xiao Mansion’s guards to detain him.

Damn it!

She’d better not think about stepping into their Mu Mansion again!

Seeing Mu Chengyang’s obviously guilty demeanor, there was no need for anyone else to say more.

The white-robed gentleman’s eyes darkened, a thin anger appearing on his face as he spoke sternly, “Nonsense! Mother has spoiled you too much. Even if you are young, you shouldn’t be so reckless as to disturb the ladies. Apologize to Fourth Miss Xiao at once.”

Hearing the white-robed gentleman’s words, Xiao Wangshu’s smile didn’t fade.

No wonder he’s the top-tier character in the novel-Second Young Master Mu, Mu Yunze-his words are always so pleasant to hear.

Listen: ‘young’-what does disturbing the ladies matter? A child can hardly be called a lecher.

As for growing up to seize women by force, committing crimes under the protection of his mother and siblings, and even sparking romance with some of the girls he abducted, becoming the novel’s unconventional and charming rogue-that’s all for later.

“Enough, Young Master Mu is just lively and playful because he’s young. He only tossed a stone and splashed a bit of water on me; it’s nothing serious. A guest is a guest-how could we neglect one over such a trivial matter?”

While Xiao Wangshu spoke, Shuxia took out a handkerchief and kept wiping her, looking as if she feared Xiao Wangshu might catch a chill from the water.

Xiao Pingnan glanced at her, concerned: “Fourth Sister, your health has only just recovered. Don’t get damp again-why not go back and change and rest?”

Hearing this, Xiao Wangshu looked to Xiao Hong, her intention to seek permission clear.

Xiao Hong nodded in agreement: “Wangshu, go and rest for now.”

Xiao Wangshu immediately curtsied, following up: “Thank you, Father. I beg your leave.”

“Father, Mother just instructed me to bring some tonics to Sister. I’ll leave with her now.”

Xiao Fuguang bowed, preparing to leave with Xiao Wangshu, when Xiao Hong said, “Let Chen Chu go with you. After delivering the tonics, go straight to practice horsemanship.”

Chen Chu, who had only returned from the northwest border to the Capital two months ago, was now the Military Guard General assigned to protect Xiao Hong personally, and also one of the martial arts instructors for the two youngest sons of the Xiao Mansion.

Upon hearing Xiao Hong’s words, Xiao Fuguang immediately replied, “Yes.”

The general behind Xiao Hong also stepped forward, his massive figure casting a shadow, his rarely-heard voice hoarse: “Yes!”

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On the way back to the courtyard, the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful.

“Sister, are you just going to let it go like that?” Xiao Fuguang walked beside Xiao Wangshu, asking in a low voice.

Given his sister’s vengeful nature, that didn’t seem right.

Could it be because of Mu Yunze that Sister is showing more leniency to Mu Chengyang?

“Let it go?” Xiao Wangshu slowed her pace, shooting him a sidelong glance. “It seems we haven’t had a heart-to-heart in a while, little brother. We’re losing our old tacit understanding.”

In the novel, Xiao Wangshu and Xiao Fuguang were the villainous siblings who had worked together since childhood.

The sister would charge ahead, arrogant and causing trouble, while the brother quietly cleaned up the mess behind her. Their sibling bond was uniquely close.

Later in the plot, Xiao Wangshu falls into the water, has a falling out with Fang Qin’er, and grows estranged from Xiao Fuguang-a major turning point in the story.

It’s also when the character of Xiao Wangshu begins to unravel completely.

She often felt fortunate that she entered the world of the novel just before this turning point, when everything could still be salvaged.

“What do you mean, Sister?” Xiao Fuguang pressed on.

Xiao Wangshu beckoned him closer, covered her mouth with her hand, and leaned in to whisper something in his ear.
Xiao Fuguang’s expression gradually turned strange.

“Sister, this…” He hesitated, thinking it was a little too sinister.

But, perhaps, not unacceptable.

Xiao Wangshu smiled faintly and said nonchalantly, “Don’t worry, little brother. This is just a minor reprisal, just a small lesson. We’ll have more to settle with the Mu Family in the future.”

Fang Qin’er’s words had made sense-if you cannot be friends, then you are enemies.

Since the Mu Family was unwilling to become friends, they were destined to be foes.

Strike first to gain the upper hand; delay and you suffer for it.

A look of premature steadiness settled on Xiao Fuguang’s youthful face, and he said with relief, “Sister, just focus on your recovery at home. Leave this matter to me.”

As long as his sister no longer clung to Mu Yunze, everything else was manageable.

Xiao Wangshu nodded. “Take care of yourself too.”

“Don’t worry, Sister. I understand.” After all, this wasn’t the first time.

Xiao Fuguang felt deeply gratified at this moment. His sister was finally no longer the one who would lose her temper at him because of Mu Yunze.

The way she had behaved recently had truly chilled him.

Xiao Wangshu and her brother walked ahead. After finishing their discussion, they reminisced about amusing incidents from their childhood.

The atmosphere was so harmonious that even Yichun and Shuxia couldn’t help but chime in.

Not far behind, Chen Chu followed at a respectful distance, always alert to their surroundings, listening as he guarded the siblings.

With the northwest front now pacified, he had only been transferred back to the Capital two months ago.

Before returning, he’d often heard that the Fourth Miss Xiao was difficult to get along with, but as a military officer, he rarely interacted with noble ladies of the inner residence.

Today was his first real contact, and he found that she wasn’t as difficult as rumors had suggested.

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This impression lasted the entire afternoon for Chen Chu, until…

“General Chen, may I borrow two elite soldiers to help me with something?” After finishing his riding practice, Xiao Fuguang walked over and asked politely.

Chen Chu frowned. “What does the young master need to do?”

Xiao Fuguang glanced around, confirming there were no outsiders listening, and said, “My sister suffered humiliation from Mu Chengyang today at our own home. If she can’t vent this grievance, I fear it will affect her recovery.”

Hearing this, Chen Chu’s brows knit together as he looked down at the polite and courteous Xiao Fuguang.

His primary duty was to personally protect the Prime Minister; training the Prime Minister’s sons in riding and archery was only secondary. If Xiao Fuguang wanted him to personally accompany him, he could have refused outright.

But Xiao Fuguang only wanted to borrow two elite soldiers. That wasn’t a big deal, so it was hard to turn him down.

After all, Xiao Fuguang was the Prime Minister’s most cherished son. Chen Chu knew he would have to deal with this young master often in the future.

But if Xiao Fuguang caused any serious trouble with those soldiers, he would not escape blame.

Perhaps seeing his concern, Xiao Fuguang added, “Rest assured, General Chen, it’s just a small matter, just to vent for my sister. I only worry that the household servants lack the strength to do it well. My sister is just a gentle woman-she wouldn’t make a big scene, even for her own sake.”

Even if it did become a big scene, it wouldn’t involve them.

Xiao Fuguang did not voice this last thought.

With Xiao Fuguang making his intentions so clear, Chen Chu reconsidered.

The Fourth Miss Xiao was just a pampered young lady-a little temper was nothing to fuss over.

Borrowing two elite soldiers just to vent a little-surely nothing serious would come of it.

“Very well, let Luo Heng and Yang Yumu accompany you.”

Chen Chu thought to himself that these two were personally trained by him and knew what they should and should not do.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang bowed politely. “Thank you, General.”

Chen Chu cupped his fist in return. “You are too polite, young master.”

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