THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS PRECIOUS WIFE
Chapter 10 – Named Tibetan Mastiff

“Because of such a small matter, you want to take him to court. Do you think the Household Marquis has too good a reputation or do you think you haven't quite lost face?" The Widow lady coldly looked at Murong Xue and scolded him harshly.

Do not air the dirty laundry of the family. When other families had this kind of scandal, they would try all sorts of ways to cover it up and hide it. This Murong Xue is great – as if she can't wait to announce it to the entire Capital. He doesn't know what's for him.

“Because you stole my mother's dowry, that's why I took her to court. Even if it's gonna lose face, it's your face that's missing. Don't forget, our relationship is very sensitive.” Murong Xue casually said, smiling faintly.

Then the Widows' smart eyes narrowed. Muong Xue and Murong Ye's parents died when they were young, and she wasn't a grandmother who was in direct contact with them. His young son and daughter were also not the uncles and aunts of Murong Xue and Murong Ye. If Murong Xue were to sue him and his children for conspiring to take away their personal assets, outsiders would definitely trust them.

"Qingyan, go home and bring back all the jewels you have taken." The dowry in the treasury was all precious items and he had been eyeing it for a long time and had prepared to split it evenly between Jianer and his Rouer. However, these things should be done secretly and definitely should not let outsiders know about it.

"Grandma!" Song Qingyan looked at Du, teary-eyed. The jewelry was very dedicated and very beautiful and she loved it very much. He did not want to return even a single item. Grandma can't help him fight for it?

"What now? You don't listen to me anymore? Quickly go back and grab that jewelry.” Du's face darkened. Returning the jewelry now was to calm Murong Xue down and so that she would not continue the matter. When Murong Xue let his guard down, he would slowly plan and swallow all the dowries in the entire treasury.

Seeing her stern expression, Song Qingyan froze and pity piled up in her eyes. Grandma actually reprimanded him because of Muong Xue, how hateful!

"Oh!" Song Qingyan stomped her feet and ran wiping her tears.

“My mother's son is registered in the bureau. Any lost jewelry will be written in the list. I hope that when Cousin Qingyan returns those items, they are all genuine and not mixed with fake items to deceive me.”

A cold caution sounded and Song Qingyan stopped and turned towards Murong Xue, gritting her teeth, “Don't worry, cousin. Yan'er was also the daughter of the first wife of the Marquis House. I have countless jewelry; there is no point in stealing a single bit.”

“Good then!” Muong Xue casually replied, clearly not believing it.

Song Qingyan choked, anger stifled in her chest, unable to be released. He hatefully glared at Murong Xue and angrily walked out. He actually originally planned to casually return 2 jewelry boxes to deceive Murong Xue. He had not expected that Murong Xue would uncover his tactics and now he had to return the original and beautiful jewelry. How much hate!

A young maid walked quickly to the main courtyard and lowly muttered something in the widow's ears.

His face immediately darkened and a sharp gaze pointed at Murong Xue like an arrow, "You want to cancel your engagement to Prince Jing?"

"Yes that's right." Murong Xue nodded, “Ye Yichen brought back her lover and so that she could live perfectly with her lover, she lowered me down to be a concubine. The public will accuse if the daughter of the first wife of the Marquis Household becomes a concubine. For the sake of Household reputation, I suggest to cancel the engagement.”

“Marriage is determined by parents and matchmakers. How can you break off an engagement without older permission? Du rebuked loudly.

Murong Xue smiled faintly at him, "The elder in your words refers to yourself, step-grandmother?"

Du's eyes turned cold, “Both of your parents have died. Even though I am not your blood-related grandmother, I am still your step-grandmother and can be justified as your elder. I'm worried about your marriage, is it wrong?

Murong Xue glanced at him and casually said, “The engagement between me and Prince Jing was set by my father and the old Prince Jing without passing the internal housekeeping permission. As long as a male elder agrees, the engagement can be canceled, and there is no need to go through the step-grandmother's permission.”

“Your second uncle..”

“My second uncle is in Jingzhou and it took me over a month to return. The matter is very urgent and there is no time to ask for this permission. My elder brother is the current Marquis. A brother like a father. He has approved the cancellation. Step-grandmother no longer needs to worry about this problem.” Murong Xue smiled cheerfully at him, her eyes flashing meaningfully.

After Murong Ye was killed in battle, Du happily thought that his noble position would fall on Murong Jian. But the Emperor had issued an edict that only let four-year-old Murong Ye inherit the title and move Murong Jian to distant Jingzhou. To this day, he has not been recalled. This was the real reason why Du hated the sisters.

Du's face was very dark. Lowering Murong Xue as a concubine would definitely affect the reputation of the Marquis Household but compared to the reputation of the Household, she was very happy to see Murong Xue run out of luck. After all, Murong Xue was Murong Yue's daughter and had little to do with her. He could always draw the line. It was all Murong Ye's fault, that stupid playboy. He was actually convinced by Murong Xue and agreed to call off the engagement. How hateful!

Murong Xue looked down only to see a small snow-white dog lying on his arm, wet eyes staring at him, an adorable gaze that melted the heart.

This is the Tibetan mastiff who killed five big dogs? Murong Xue could not believe his eyes.

"Mastiff, little Tibetan mastiff!" Murong Ye gasped for a run only to see him hugged in Murong Xue's arms acting funny. She was instantly angry, “I ask people to bathe you and brush your fur, serve you comfortably. You quickly ran here without saying thank you? Little ungrateful thing!”

“It was still small and stupid. Don't fuss about it anymore.” Murong Xue rubbed the small head of the Tibetan mastiff and happily said, “Let's name it. It's not good to keep calling it a Tibetan mastiff.”

Murong Ye became bright. The best in naming dogs. “Antraight in fighting. Why don't we call it General Victory.”

Murong Xue's bright face turned black, “Now with me, she won't go to the colosseum anymore. Do not give names related to the fight. Think normal.”

He has been fighting dogs in the colosseum for years. All the names he gave were somewhat related to the battle. He had never chosen a normal name before.

Murong Ye frowned. Seeing the two get along well, he casually suggested, "Sister, since you like this Tibetan mastiff so much, how can you not call it Precious?"

"Precious?" Murong Xue raised her brows, "It seems strange!"

“Then what about Baby?” Murong Ye gently suggested. Seeing his face gradually darken, he quickly changed, "Call him Beibei?"

“Beibei? It's okay, call it Beibei.” The standard of choosing Murong Ye's name was just like that and Murong Xue couldn't think of a good name either, so they chose Beibei.

Looking at Murong Xue and Murong Ye who were talking happily, Du's face darkened. Two juniors spoke as if there was no one else and completely ignored his presence – did they deliberately treat him as a transparent person or were ready to flaunt him?

Her lips moved and she had just prepared to teach them a lesson when Murong Xue spoke first, “Because Cousin Yan needed at least two hours before she could return the jewelry, Hong Qiu, to her, lock the treasury first and bring the key. ”

"Yes Mom!" Hong Qiu bowed and locked the treasury door before putting the key in Murong Xue's hand.

Murong Xue planned to personally supervise the treasury!

Du's eyes flashed and he loudly said, “The nobles in the Capital have always given the keys to their personal servants to manage. As a noblewoman, you actually want to personally manage these material items. Aren't you afraid of being a laughingstock?”

“I don't have a spinster I can trust so I can only keep the keys private. When I find someone I can trust, I will naturally give the key to him. Granny no need to worry.” Murong Xue slowly said, reprimanding his words.

Du choked and a dark mist flashed under his eyes. If the treasury key was in Murong Xue's hands, she wouldn't be able to find a chance to swallow the dowry in it at all. “You, persuade your sister. An unmarried woman worries about her dowry all day? Was he not afraid of others laughing at him?

Murong Ye frowned and quietly said, “Grandmother, my sister is already fourteen years old and is getting married soon. There is no harm in learning how to arrange her dowry and arrange household affairs.”

“You... you...!” Du was furious and his bitter cold gaze swept from Murong Ye to Murong Xue and from Murong Xue to Murong Ye. He wanted to say something but ended up not saying it. He loudly raved and without looking back, turned around and walked out.

Looking at his backward back, Murong Ye was confused, "Did I say something wrong?"

"There's nothing. Stepmom is glad you're an adult!” Murong Xue smiled brightly and comforted him. His eyes are a bit cold – Du may be upset that they have cut his fortune. Du noticed the dowry and would definitely think of a million ways to obtain it! However, he was not afraid of them, he would only deal with them when it came.