Too high to reach

Chapter 114 Something happened here
The banquet in the palace is still ongoing.

The gates were quiet at this moment.

Upon arriving at the parking area, a eunuch greeted them, "Aunt Zhao! We are here on Her Majesty's orders to deliver gifts to the Mo family."

Granny Zhao smiled, "Then I'll have to trouble you two!"

"Aunt Zhao, please don't stand on ceremony with us!"

Granny Zhao and Mo Yi got into the carriage, went out the gate and onto the main street, and walked a little further.

"Mo Yi?!" someone called out.

As soon as Mo Yi lifted the curtain, she saw her family's car parked by the roadside, with her third uncle and Mo Fan sitting inside, their hair disheveled from waiting.

"Third Uncle, Second Brother, let's go back and talk about it!"

"Hey!" Mo Song felt more at ease seeing her gentle expression.

"Granny, is there any explanation for the gifts Her Majesty bestowed?"

Granny Zhao didn't take it seriously: "Generally speaking, such rewards are nothing more than some cloth, silk flowers, perfumes, food, and medicine. They are more exquisite than what you can buy outside. Since they are rewards for you, just handle them according to your own family rules! If the Empress specifically rewards you with jewelry or other valuable items, you must keep them carefully after receiving them and not give them away casually."

"Yes," Mo Yi replied.

After a while, Mo Yi suddenly asked, "Granny Zhao, are you one of Prince Qi's people?"

“I am a lady-in-waiting to Empress Huiren. Over the years, I have been managing the Empress’s affairs, including taking care of Prince Qi.”

"Oh. My father and I saw His Highness Prince Qi on the roadside the day he returned to the capital. He was like a god! A great hero!"

"Yes!" Zhao Mama replied with a cold and arrogant expression.

"I never expected that it was the prince who saved me... otherwise, I would have really been hurt that day!"

"You're a lucky girl!"

"If my uncle finds out about this life-saving grace, he will definitely thank the Prince. But what is the proper procedure? We can't just go to his door without permission, can we?"

"If you're interested, you can send a visiting card to the Prince's residence and see how they respond. If the Prince is available, you'll be notified. If not... you can wait..."

"Yes. You used to live in the palace too?"

"Yes, right here at Zhengyang Palace today."

Mo Yi was somewhat surprised. So the old nanny back then was someone like Lady Zhuang?

Granny Zhao, perhaps sensing her thoughts, proactively explained, "I'm different from Lady Zhuang. I'm from the Empress's family; I've been with her since the Emperor was in exile, handling her affairs. Lady Zhuang, on the other hand, usually stays in the palace for a few years before finding a good marriage partner..."

Unfortunately, Lady Zhuang couldn't find a good marriage! As soon as the Emperor left, Princess Yu'an returned and had her and several other palace maids flogged. Some of the maids died, and she was sent out of the palace.

"Oh, is that so? Then, does that mean Mo Yi's visit to the palace this time is because His Highness Prince Qi saved her last time?"

Granny Zhao smiled but didn't say anything.

“I know… Granny said you only speak when you feel comfortable doing so… So, let’s go back. Have you finished your business with the Mo family?”

This little girl is still trying to get information indirectly.

So he smiled and said, "Now that I've finished my business, the maids should have packed everything up and taken you home. Then I'll leave."

“Oh…” Mo Yi’s voice was tinged with disappointment.

Having spent so many days with Granny Zhao, Mo Yi felt like she was a treasure trove.

He might not be an expert in everything, but his vision and perspective were truly unique, which convinced her completely.

"I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to see Granny again?"

"We will meet again if we are destined to! Young lady, there is no need to dwell on this."

"May I ask you, Granny, how should Mo Yi explain things about the palace to her family?"

"Speak whatever you see, young lady! But don't casually voice your guesses, lest you be wrong and mislead others."

When the carriage arrived at the Mo family's gate, Mo Rushan and Mo Ruhai, along with the Mo family members, nervously came out to greet it.

Seeing Mo Yi alight from the carriage, she smiled at everyone to offer comfort. Granny Zhao said to Mo Rushan, "Lord Mo, Her Majesty the Empress has bestowed a reward, which was delivered by two eunuchs in the carriage!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Rushan repeatedly cupped his hands towards the direction of the palace, exclaiming, "The Emperor's grace is boundless!"

Mo Ruhai was drenched in sweat, feeling a sense of relief, as if he had just found his precious daughter. He quietly approached Mo Yi and whispered, "Yi Yi, is everything alright?"

"Father, your daughter is fine. Don't worry!"

Wang squeezed through the crowd, anxiously calling out, "Mo Yi..."

Mo Rushan's face darkened, and he scolded in a low voice, "What's all the noise about? Go back! Can't you see the officials from the palace are here?"

The eunuch was pleased to hear the address. "Aunt Zhao, have a few people from the Mo family bring in the Empress's gifts!"

Granny Zhao nodded, then saw her maid in the crowd: "Come here..."

Mo Rushan hurriedly said, "We must accept Her Majesty's reward in person!" So, the men of the Mo family rushed off to move the items.

The eunuch, intrigued, chuckled, "Be careful, there's porcelain in there!"

"Yes, yes, oh dear, please come in, Granny Zhao and the two gentlemen!" Mo Rushan suddenly remembered that a group of people standing at the door had attracted the attention of the neighbors.

"We're in a hurry to get back and report after we finish our business, so we won't go in."

Granny Zhao took out two small purses from her person: "Thank you for your hard work!"

The two eunuchs dared not accept it: "Oh, madam, we are too busy being filial to you, how could we dare to ask you for anything!"

Mo Rusong was very quick-witted. He immediately took two heavy bags from his waist and said, "How could we let Granny Zhao spend money? This is a gift for the two gentlemen."

The eunuch smiled, accepted the gift, bowed to Granny Zhao, and left.

As Granny Zhao walked into the house, a group of people followed her in with a clatter.

Taking advantage of this moment, Wang pulled Mo Yi aside and said, "So, tell me what happened!"

Mo Yi was much calmer than Wang Shi. "Mother, don't worry, we'll talk when we come inside."

Wang glared at her resentfully; this girl was utterly inconsiderate!
Over there, Hongyan was already directing people to load things onto the car.

Granny Zhao said to the heads of the Mo family, "Her Majesty the Empress personally summoned Miss Mo, and the young lady performed very well. Only the Empress could bestow such a reward upon her."

Mo Ruhai quickly stood up and bowed towards the palace, "Your Majesty, may you live a long and blessed life! To treat a commoner girl with such kindness is truly moving..."

"My business with the Mo family is now complete."

Mo Rushan's eyes darted around, "I wonder, what happens next..."

Granny Zhao smiled and said, "While it's not unprecedented, it's certainly quite rare for Miss Mo Yi to be received by the Empress. Miss Mo Yi's performance was outstanding, bringing honor to the Mo family. That's quite a blessing! Lord Mo must be very happy, right?"

Mo Rushan was taken aback and realized what was happening: "Ah? Oh, I'm so happy! Not only are we happy, but if our ancestors in the Mo family knew, they would be overjoyed! Thank you for your hard work, Granny, this is the Mo family..."

He then took out a heavy bag, saying, "Just a small token of my appreciation!"

Granny Zhao smiled and said, "Lord Mo, you don't need to be so polite. I've already accepted the purse that Miss Mo made herself, and that's enough for me!"

"Granny is truly..." Mo Ruhai was deeply moved. "The Mo family will always remember your help and guidance!"

Granny Zhao turned to Mo Yi and said, "Mo Yi, you are a good girl. You are steady and thoughtful. I hope you won't forget what I've taught you in the blink of an eye."

Mo Yi quickly bowed, "Thank you for your teachings, Granny Zhao. I will remember them!"

Mo Wen also stood up, and Mo Yuan quickly came over as well. The two of them bowed to Granny Zhao.

"I have learned a lot from you during this time, and I have benefited greatly! I wish you good health and all the best."

It was impossible for Mo Yuan not to be disappointed; she had been flattering this old woman for so long without any results. But she couldn't let the opportunity slip by, so she said a few polite words in a coquettish tone.

Granny Zhao nodded, "Because Mo Yi is busy with her studies, she hasn't had time to look after you two. Both young ladies are naturally elegant and quite outstanding! Wishing you both well and a bright future!"

The Mo family leaders, along with Mo Yi, saw Granny Zhao out the door.

Watching the car drive away, the experiences of the past few days felt like a dream...

(End of this chapter)