Too high to reach

Chapter 115 How to Take Responsibility
As soon as they entered the house, Wang grabbed Mo Yi and bombarded her with questions.

Liu had already rushed to the pile of gifts, her eyes shining as she carefully examined them. Seeing this, Mo Rusong followed her…

Mo Rushan roared, "Quiet down!"

As the head of the family, his shout immediately quieted everyone down.

But in an instant, Madam Wang became somewhat resentful: Mo Yi was her daughter! All these honors belonged to the second branch of the family... Then, seeing Madam Liu's greedy expression, she realized that the things also belonged to the second branch!
"Mo Yi, quickly tell everyone about your trip to the palace!" she said, acting as if she were the one in charge.

Mo Ruhai stopped her, saying, "Don't rush! Yi Yi, do you want to eat or drink? Why don't you go back and change your clothes first?"

Today, Mo Yi went to the palace without eating or drinking much, fearing it would be inconvenient inside.

A young girl like her would surely feel embarrassed in the palace. Now that she's back, she'll definitely make up for it first.

Mo Fan quickly brought over a small bowl, "Little sister, I specially asked the kitchen to stew some white fungus. Drink this quickly and fill your stomach first."

This made Wang a little embarrassed, and her face turned red.

Once inside the house, Mo Yi finally relaxed. She immediately felt thirsty and hungry, and quickly took the food, saying, "Thank you, Second Brother!" She started eating bite by bite.

Liu turned around and asked, "Didn't Her Majesty give you any bird's nest soup to drink in the palace?"

Before Mo Yi could reply, Mo Ruhai frowned and said, "Mo Yi, drink slowly, don't listen to that nonsense!"

Mo Rusong sneered at Liu Shi: "One day, when you enter the palace, you can ask the Empress for bird's nest soup again!"

Liu blushed deeply and glared at her husband. Mo Yuan quickly whispered, "What did Her Majesty bestow upon you...?"

Mo Wen stared coldly at Mo Yi. Was this girl doing this on purpose? Did she really have to be this hungry?
The white fungus was stuffed with red dates, it was fragrant and sweet, and Mo Yi ate it all in one go. Mo Fan then flattered her by handing her a cup of tea, which she also downed in one gulp.

Zhuang Shi, who was standing to the side, was displeased: Mo Yi has a sister-in-law and sisters, so why is it your turn to serve her like this?

But she didn't say anything, hoping that Mo Yi would bring good news...

"Uncle, Yi Yi, go back first..." Mo Yi pointed to her clothes, intending to go back and change.

But Mo Rushan couldn't wait any longer. "We'll change later. Briefly explain what happened first!"

Mo Yi knew what her family was like, so she didn't dawdle any longer and first told them about the Empress's summons.

The Empress asked her questions, and she answered them exactly as she was asked. She mentioned how long it would take, and also that she saw the Princess in the side hall, but didn't mention the Princess's closeness to her or that she was invited to visit.

I don't know what happened yet, and I don't want my family to have such unfounded dreams.

Then she mentioned that it was His Highness Prince Qi who saved her at Dajue Temple last time.

"What?" Mo Rushan and Mo Ruhai jumped up.

Mo Wen and Madam Wang exchanged a glance, quite shocked... not to mention Madam Liu and Mo Yuan, who were filled with regret...

"The one who saved your life that day was actually His Highness Prince Qi!?" Mo Rushan finally couldn't contain himself and shouted excitedly.

"The guy who beat you up is him..." In the end, only Mo Ruhai cared about his daughter.

"How dare you talk like that?!" Mo Rushan glared at him.

Wang was stunned for a moment before exclaiming, "Oh my god... is this really true? It sounds like something out of a storyteller's tale..."

Mo Wen's heart sank: she reached out to pull him up, grabbed him, but then let go... and that's how she was saved by Prince Qi?!

Could it be that I have given her another great opportunity?

Mo Ruhai had cursed that reckless man countless times in front of his elder brother and friends! He had even sworn that if he saw him again, he would first be courteous, then forceful. He would offer gifts, but he would also say the harshest things!

At this moment, General Wuwei appeared before them, riding a large black horse... They couldn't afford to curse him!
I have no idea what he was thinking!
"So it was because of this matter that Her Majesty the Empress allowed you to enter the palace..." Mo Rushan sat down, squinting his eyes, his mind racing with calculations.

Hey! The prince saved Mo Yi's life!
How can I repay a life-saving debt?
That's practically offering yourself in marriage!

No wonder the Empress wanted to see Mo Yi; she's going to arrange a marriage proposal for her.

His eyes gleamed, and he desperately suppressed a smile as he said with deep emotion, "The Emperor's first wife, Empress Huiren, bore him two sons and a daughter. Prince Qi is the only surviving legitimate son of the first wife! In court, apart from the Emperor and the Crown Prince, he holds the highest status!"

Seeing his elder brother's expression, Mo Rusong immediately understood his meaning, and various hopes and fantasies flooded his mind: "Heavens, can our family really encounter such a thing?" "Over the years, His Highness Prince Qi has repeatedly made military achievements and is highly valued by the Emperor! This time, upon returning to the capital, he received both commendation and empowerment! Tsk tsk..." Mo Rushan said. There were still things he couldn't say... That was the eldest son of the Empress's first wife, and his maternal family was the Zhao family army, wielding military power!

Even the Crown Prince has to give him face... But what if one day... Good heavens!
I feel like my head is buzzing.

Mo Ruhai was also confused: "Last time the prince returned to the capital, I saw him on the road! Riding a big black horse, what a grand presence!"

"Yi Yi, please continue!" Mo Rushan said with fiery enthusiasm.

"Uncle, do you mean that His Highness Prince Qi's brothers and sisters... are all deceased?"

"Yes. Prince Qi's elder brother is the Emperor's eldest son and also the Crown Prince... This matter has been going on for some years, everyone must remember, and no one is allowed to mention it again!" Mo Rushan solemnly reminded.

No wonder Granny Zhao was emotionally agitated when she spoke earlier... Mo Yi thought to herself.

"Moyi, continue!"

But Mo Yi had already said almost everything; it was supposed to be a very simple meeting. They barely exchanged a few words from beginning to end!

Seeing that she couldn't say anything more, Mo Rushan understood and murmured, "There will be more to this story, won't there..."

“Brother, there was clearly a banquet in the palace, but they didn’t let Mo Yi attend! That means the Empress is concerned about Prince Qi. Perhaps she knows that the Prince hurt Mo Yi. She just gave him some gifts to comfort him and that’s it,” Mo Ruhai analyzed.

Mo Rushan disagreed: "You're wrong! That's the Empress! How many things does she have to do every day? And how many princesses and noble ladies are attending this banquet today? The Empress is busy! Besides, it was the Prince who saved Mo Yi, not Mo Yi who saved the Prince! Why would the Empress see her and give her a reward?!"

Mo Ruhai blinked, unsure of what to say.

Mo Rushan finally voiced his suspicions: "Could it be that when the prince saved her... he touched her, so he has to take responsibility for her?"

"Uncle! That's not true!" Mo Yi was anxious. Why did her uncle say such things?

A flurry of noise erupted from the Mo family members, "Good heavens!"

"Really?"

"How will you take responsibility..."

Mo Ruhai was furious. How could Mo Yi face people after saying this? "Brother, what are you saying? It was the thing the Prince was holding that blocked Mo Yi's way, okay? That's why she was injured like that! You're the elder brother, you can't just say things like that!"

Mo Rushan stroked his beard, ignoring him...

Wang said, "What you're saying is strange. He stopped Mo Yi with his arm! Otherwise, how could he have stopped coming down such a steep staircase?! It's normal for there to be some contact!"

"Wang! You're the mother, how can you talk nonsense like this?!"

"How could I be lying? You didn't know about those rumors that followed? Those girls saw them with their own eyes, didn't they?!"

"Shut up! You actually believed what those wicked girls said?" Mo Ruhai pointed at her, trembling with anger. "Even if they did, let alone not! Who is the Prince? He conquers all corners of the land, protecting the people. He has saved countless lives!? Saving a woman is considered touching? How can your minds be so filthy!?"

These words also offended Mo Rushan. Mo Rushan's face flushed red, and he felt a pang of sadness...

Actually, my second brother was right to scold me...

Looking back at myself: I was once of noble character and full of vigor.

But did he want to become like this?
How difficult is the path to officialdom?

I'm getting old, working so hard, yet I see no future in sight... If nothing goes wrong, my family will just get by! But if things really go wrong with our family business back home, will we starve?

You don't care about your work or family matters, so what are you pretending to be so virtuous in front of me for?!

So, he was furious inside, his face dark and he didn't say a word!

Madam Zhuang was displeased and scolded loudly, "Second brother, how can you speak like that?"

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