Too high to reach

Chapter 10 The First Concubine
Bao-ge'er's robe is finished.

Mo Yi took it, and Wang Shi indeed examined it thoroughly.

The stitches are even and smooth, the straight lines are perfectly straight. The curves are also well done, and the finishing touches include a decorative cross.

Hmm, that was pretty good!

But she didn't praise her. After sending Mo Yi away, she said to Granny Wang, "This girl's work is alright!"

Granny Wang smiled and said, "Yes, Fifth Miss is quite meticulous. A few years ago when she was learning needlework, she asked this old servant a lot of questions. She also learned tailoring."

Wang put down the cotton coat in her hand and curled her lip dismissively: "It's not very useful. Back then, I even learned cloud embroidery and double-sided embroidery from Master Jiang. After getting married, how much will I actually use? Even if I marry into the Mo family, I won't need it to make a living. Look at Wenwen, it's fortunate that she plays the zither so well, otherwise, how could this marriage with the Xu family have happened? Mo Yi, this is all there is to your life!"

After a while, she added, "When making spring clothes, if it's not working, let Fifth Sister..."

Just then, someone outside said, "Madam, our first concubine has arrived! She's getting out of the car!"

"Ah?! What brings you here, eldest sister!" Madam Wang hurriedly went out to greet her. "Go and call the girls over!"

When Mo Yi heard that her aunt had arrived, she quickly combed her hair and changed her clothes.

My aunt is picky and things have to be neat.

Actually, this aunt was quite good to their family. She would send them food and other necessities, and she would always think of them when there were good things to do.

She married into the Qin family, which had originally been in business. With foresight, they secured employment. Especially in recent years, Uncle Qin, due to his expertise in arithmetic, rose through the ranks at the Ministry of Revenue.

My aunt is capable, has both sons and daughters, is quite wealthy, and holds a secure position in her husband's family.

Therefore, her maternal grandparents all doted on her.

Her mother regarded her as the pillar of support, seeking her advice on everything, big or small, and would exaggerate her dislike for her father and the conflicts between the couple.

In the end:
Uncle Qin always adopted a superior attitude towards my father, offering guidance and instruction.

My aunt's perspective was: "I take care of your whole family, and I don't want anything in return. But you have to be sensible, grateful, and ambitious!"

Thinking of this, Mo Yi's heart sank. Not to mention her maternal grandparents' Wang family...

Although the Wang family has been wealthy for many years, they still cannot shake off the mentality of small farmers and nouveau riche.

Not only did they fawn over their aunt and uncle, but they also stepped on their father.

There are only two sons-in-law in total. The Wang family treats them differently, and they need to be ranked accordingly.

For example, my uncle likes to eat fish. Every time we eat, the fish plate must be placed in front of him.

It's nothing... just instruct the servants to set the table beforehand.

But the Wang family did the opposite! They insisted on placing the fish platter in front of the father first.

Then, after everyone was seated at the table, the maternal grandfather and the eldest uncle stood up again and personally moved the fish plate in front of their promising eldest son-in-law with fawning smiles.

My uncle not only accepted it readily, but he also had to feign politeness with my father...

When he "advised" his father, the Wang family members echoed him from the sidelines, offering a few words of criticism and instruction.

Every time my father went to the Wang family, he would be angry for a long time afterward.

Most importantly, the mother didn't seem to mind at all. On the contrary, she joined in the commotion happily...

My father has always been a bit aloof and sensitive. Over the years, he's probably been deeply hurt by the Wang family.

But when faced with her father's estrangement, all her mother could do was rant and rave.

At this moment, Wang Xiujuan had already been welcomed in by Madam Wang.

She wore a dark velvet cloak over her shoulders. A sophisticated brown jacket, a long black vest with brown floral patterns, and a black skirt embroidered with brown floral patterns, the stamens adorned with silver thread… shimmering. A look of wealth and luxury.

She was whispering to her sister, "Mrs. Liang didn't refuse outright, but judging from her expression, she was clearly unwilling. I understood immediately! There's no reason to force something like this. So I stopped, thinking I'd just say a few words and leave. But unexpectedly, Liang You came back!"

Her eyes were bright and her eyebrows were raised high; the two sisters had very similar expressions!
"Come in and bow to me! What a well-behaved boy. I think he heard about this and used it as an excuse to call Mrs. Liang out. When Mrs. Liang came back in a while later, her attitude had changed."

She actually brought up Yi's matter herself. She said Mo Yi is a stable and good girl. She likes her too. But this matter still needs to be discussed with her in-laws and husband. She told us to wait for news. But this… clearly means there's room for discussion! In my opinion, maybe Liang You himself is willing!”

"My God, is this really true?!" Wang exclaimed incredulously. "Um... Sister, Liang You didn't misunderstand, did he? Did he think you were talking about Mo Wen?"

Wang Xiujuan gave her a look that said, "How could you be so stupid?": "How could there be a misunderstanding? They know about Mowen's marriage. Liang You and Young Master Xu have even met!"

"This is wonderful! Amitabha..." Wang clasped her hands together excitedly. "Sister, how did my life suddenly become so good? Wenwen's marriage is so good, and Yiyi is going to marry into the Liang family again. There's really nothing to worry about now!"

Wang Xiujuan rolled her eyes at her, took a sip of tea, and shook her head.

Wang Shi finally came to her senses: "Oh my, I'm stunned! This is all thanks to my sister! It was only because of her personal intervention that I don't know what to say!"

Wang Xiujuan was finally satisfied: "With these two girls' marriages settled, and Mo Da passing the imperial examination and giving you your eldest grandson... your life will truly start to improve!" She patted her younger sister.

"Yes, yes! If I can't rely on my husband, I can rely on my children! Luckily, I have my older sister to help me..." She snuggled up to her older sister and acted coquettishly.

"You're my only sister! I'm living a good life, so I'll always think of you!"

Just as she finished speaking, Mo Wen arrived. She greeted him with a smile, "Auntie, you've come?"

"Wenwen! This girl...tsk tsk, she's getting prettier and prettier!" Wang Wenjuan reached out and pulled Mowen up and down with satisfaction.

Mo Wen was wearing a casual, purplish-red jacket, which made her face appear exceptionally white and her eyes exceptionally bright.

Seeing the smiles on her mother and aunt's faces, she exclaimed, "What good news is it? Look how radiant you are, Aunt and Mother!"

"Of course there's good news! Good news keeps coming! Wenwen, are you inside organizing your dowry?" Wang Wenjuan teased her.

"Auntie, you're making fun of Wenwen again!" Mo Wenwen blushed appropriately.

"Why are you making fun of me? Your uncle said he saw Young Master Xu's older brother the other day! He just got promoted, he's not very old, but he's very composed! With an older brother like that, Xu Ke has nothing to worry about in his future!"

Just then, Mo Yi and Mo Liu entered the room.

"Auntie! Qing'er missed you so much!" Mo Qing was very affectionate towards her aunt, rushing over to hug her arm as soon as she entered the room.

"Hey, you clumsy fool!" Wang Xiujuan scolded Mo Qing after being bumped into.

Mo Yi bowed quietly: "Aunt!"

This was the first time Wang Xiujuan had carefully examined Mo Yi.

After looking her up and down for a while, he finally nodded and said to his sister, "Yi Yi has grown taller, and looks like she's blossomed. She's quite well-proportioned!"

Wang finally smiled at Mo Yi, but still looked somewhat disdainful: "He's just not getting it yet! He's so slow. He should still be able to grow taller!"

This attitude puzzled Mo Yi.

She pulled out a purse: "Aunt, Yiyi made a purse for Yuanniang. Take a look..."

Wang Xiujuan took it; it was a pink satin purse, embroidered with a tiger's head on one side and a cat's head on the other.

Her eldest granddaughter, Yuan Niang, was born in the Year of the Tiger.

Neither the Qin nor the Wang families lacked anything, but looking at the purse in her hand, Wang Xiujuan nodded in satisfaction. "Yiyi's needlework is neat and precise, and her idea is ingenious! That little girl will definitely like it. Alright! Auntie will take this back to Yuanniang!"

He thought to himself: This girl is thoughtful; my efforts weren't in vain!

Where have all my friends gone? I've been updating twice a day!
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