Too high to reach

Chapter 123 Mo Yuan's Sinister Nature
Is that all?

Mo Ruhai hasn't apologized to himself yet!

Wang is the kind of person who takes things very seriously; she won't let it go until she gets to the bottom of things.

Wang Xiujuan pulled her aside and whispered, "Didn't you see that idiot is getting stuck on this? How will things end if this continues? Let's talk about it later..."

Wang's face darkened, and she refused to agree.

"Why don't you go back to your parents' house first?" Wang Xiujuan asked, staring at her.

"...I understand." What kind of person goes back to their mother at this age? Tears welled up in her eyes again; she had felt so aggrieved today.

"Keep an eye on Mo Yi's affairs, just in case she's got something good going on..."

The two turned to stare at Mo Yi and found her and her father greeting Mo Fan! It was as if Mo Fan had been hit very hard... They didn't take the departing Wang family members seriously at all.

What good is it if Mo Yi is not on my side?

"Second brother, did it hurt?" Mo Yi asked.

Mo Fan chuckled, "It's nothing. How much pain can an old man really hurt? Besides, I didn't really use any force."

"You're a good guy. Later, your second uncle will treat you to a meal at Bazhenlou Restaurant..."

After the Wang family left, Mo Rushan sighed, "Go and do your own things." He needed to discuss the next steps with his two younger brothers, as well as what to do with the rewards.

"Mo Yi!" Mo Wen came out of the front hall and called out to her sternly.

At this moment, Mo Yi was in no mood to deal with her and walked straight into her room as if she hadn't heard her.

"We've only just arrived, and you're already acting like you don't recognize me?" Mo Wen said sarcastically, then turned her head and found Mo Yuan smiling at her.

"What are you laughing at? Haven't you had enough of the show yet?"

"Mo Wen, would you be willing to let Mo Yi enter the Prince's Mansion?" Mo Yuan asked with a flirtatious wink.

"What I think is none of your business," Mo Wen said angrily as she walked away.

Mo Ruhai ignored his brother and went into the small room next to the living room, where he sat in a daze.

Zhuang and Liu stood beside the pile of rewards, eagerly watching the three brothers discuss how to divide them...

"What are you doing here? Don't you have anything better to do? Go back to your room!" Mo Rushan was utterly exhausted...

The two women left reluctantly.

"Brother, what do we do next?" Mo Rusong asked, still maintaining his excitement.

"Hmph!" Mo Rushan snorted and glanced at his younger brother, who was sitting sulking at the door of the small house.

Is it not over yet? I was angry, but I really didn't dare to criticize him anymore.

It's lunchtime, time for lunch.

Mo Rushan called for a long time before Mo Ruhai finally came out of the hut.

"Brother, I was too impulsive yesterday. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. I understand how you've taken care of me all these years. In the future... I will treat you well too."

"Alright, we're brothers, no need to stand on ceremony."

"It's because I'm useless that the Wang family dared to cause trouble at our door." Mo Ruhai said with a childlike grievance.

Mo Rushan quickly tried to appease him, "It's alright! The Wang family has always treated you well. They're just that kind of family, and they love their daughter, so it's understandable. We're family, so don't overthink it." He was inwardly bitter, vowing never to provoke this simpleton again; if he did, he'd have to keep coaxing him like this…

"But let's end our marriage here with Wang."

Upon hearing this, Mo Rushan's mind nearly exploded again. "What are you going to do...?"

“I don’t do anything… You’re right, we’re all this age. We still have children who aren’t married, and we’re about to have grandchildren. If this gets out, it will affect them. But if I have to live like before, I’d rather be dead!”

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Mo Rushan was extremely helpless.

"Second Brother..." Mo Rusong grinned as well.

“From today onwards, I will live in this little house. If Wang Shi has the ability, then she can do more for her favorite children. If she doesn't love Mo Yi, then she should just leave her alone. Mo Yi's dowry won't be hers either! I refuse to believe it…”

If she agrees, then we'll stay like this. If she doesn't, then whatever she wants to do, I'll listen to her.

Mo Rushan: "Second brother..." "Alright, I'm hungry, let's not talk about this anymore."

Wang didn't come to eat; this time, she was really angry.

Mo Wen fetched some food and went to keep her company.

Listen to her rambling on about how her husband is a heartless man and Mo Yi is an ingrate.

"That ingrate, just like your father, eats my food and drinks my water, but in the end, she doesn't side with me. Fine! Never mind who she marries, let her go naked!"

"Father was just put on a pedestal and couldn't save face, he didn't really mean to hurt you. Please, don't get upset," Mo Wen advised.

"This time, he really hurt me. Not only me, but also your maternal parents, your uncle and aunt, and your aunt and uncle..."

Is there anyone in this world more heartless than him? He even glared at your maternal grandfather. It's his own fault for being useless and failing to make something of himself; what has anyone done to wrong him?

Mo Wen grew impatient: "Mother...so all my efforts to comfort you have been in vain? My father is already this old; his life is pretty much over. Is it reasonable for you to argue with him about something you can't change?"

Wang's swollen eyes stared blankly at her daughter.

"It ends here..." This truly saddened her. "So, he can't give me wealth and luxury, nor tenderness and care?"

Mo Wen said gently, "Mother, in the autumn, my eldest brother will be competing, my sister-in-law will be giving you a grandson, and my daughter will be marrying into the Xu family. Aren't these the things you should be most concerned about, the things that give you confidence? Why do you have to keep an eye on Father?"

“...That’s true.” Madam Wang said with a hint of realization.

“Brother is smart and hardworking. He will pass the imperial examination, become a Jinshi, and enter officialdom. His career will be smooth, and there is even a possibility that he can get an imperial title for you. Daughter has a good marriage prospect and loves you dearly. Isn’t that enough for us? Mo Yi has always been a bit stubborn since she was a child. She seems honest, but I’m afraid she will remember even the slightest thing we do to her.”

Wang nodded slightly as she listened.

"But what about the good we've done for her? If it weren't for me, if it weren't for you, would she have been able to go to Liangyou, to Dajue Temple, to meet Prince Qi, and to enter the palace? Yet she doesn't know how to be grateful for any of this, and instead has angered you and your maternal family so much."

Mo Wen has analyzed the matter thoroughly, and the conclusion is: Mo Yi's entry into the Prince's Palace is not in his best interest.

The main reasons are as follows:
If Mo Yi were to become a concubine in the royal palace… she would naturally enjoy a lifetime of wealth and honor. For the Mo family, and even for the royal family, this would be an immense boon. The men in the family would certainly be able to rely on her!
Even Mo Yuan shamelessly tried to take advantage of the situation.

The only one who doesn't benefit is himself.

She's certainly stolen the spotlight, but what about her own interests? They might even have to reduce her dowry to subsidize her.

Furthermore, to put it nicely, it's entering a prince's mansion; to put it bluntly, it's becoming someone's concubine.

The Xu family is a distinguished family that has brought honor to its family through its own abilities.

Those who marry into the family are never illegitimate daughters. Even if an illegitimate daughter marries out, she will become the principal wife. If my own sister were to become a concubine, everyone would laugh at me.

I was supposed to socialize in the main courtyard of the Prince Qi's mansion in the future, but because of her, I have to take a detour to the concubine's room.

This is absolutely unacceptable!
"Exactly!" Wang said indignantly. "Your maternal grandmother and your aunt sent her fabrics and jewelry when she went to the palace. Who wronged her?"

Mo Wen nodded: "He's not only incompetent, but also has a bad temper. Even if he gets lucky and enters the Prince's mansion, it will be more of a curse than a blessing. Uncle and the others always want to benefit from it, but they don't even consider that they might end up suffering instead of benefiting from it?"

Wang nodded repeatedly; she had taken it to heart.

"Mother, I have an idea. If you don't agree with it, just take it with a grain of salt!"

"you say……"

"Mo Yi's relationship with the Liang family is definitely not going to work out. Why don't we arrange a marriage for her as soon as possible?"

"Getting engaged... it's not that easy!"

"Are you worried that Father will be angry?" Mo Wen asked calmly.

"I'm afraid of him? Ha, I saw it coming long ago. There's no future for us!" Wang thought for a moment, "How about this: write a letter to your aunt and ask her to arrange a marriage for that girl in Tongzhou, somewhere far away, so I won't have to see her get angry!"

"Think about it yourself. If you decide to do it, don't drag it out! Don't tell anyone, just make a decision!" Mo Wen turned his head to look out the window, concealing the coldness in his eyes.

"Achoo!" Mo Yi ate something and went back inside, feeling a chill all over her body.

Could it be that you got chilled after sweating yesterday?
"Xiangye, pour me a cup of hot water. I'm going to lie here for a little while longer!" She took off her clothes and pulled the blanket over herself.

Exhausted, both physically and mentally...

(End of this chapter)