Too high to reach

Chapter 129 Guarding the Heart and Staying True to One's Roots
"Your Highness... is she being bestowed the title of Princess Consort of the Prince of Qi?"

Mo Rushan didn't even accept the imperial decree; he knelt there and asked directly.

I was afraid I might have mispronounced it, or I might have misheard it.

The eunuch found it amusing: "His Majesty has bestowed upon Miss Mo Yi the title of Princess Consort of Prince Qi. Lord Mo, why are you not accepting the decree?"

Whether from surprise or shock, Mo Rushan, just as Mo Yi had suspected, felt a pang of heart palpitations...

My face turned pale, my heart pounded, and I broke out in a cold sweat.

Mo Ruhai secretly wondered if it was his words that moved the prince that day.

"Uncle... please accept the decree." Mo Da suppressed his excitement and whispered a reminder.

Everyone had their own thoughts, and Mo Rushan led the way, saying, "...Your subject Mo Rushan, leading the entire Mo family, accepts the imperial decree and expresses our gratitude!"

As he kowtowed again, Mo Ruhai grinned, a silent laugh echoing in his eyes. Heavens! Your Highness, this great hero, is about to become my son-in-law…

This is... this is really embarrassing...

When I looked up again, my face was as red as a cloth.

Wang, who should have been the happiest, started trembling before she could even get up. She couldn't describe her feelings; her vision blurred, and she felt like fainting.

why?
How could this be?
He was helped up by the ink patterns behind him.

Mo Rushan patted his chest to calm himself down, then quickly gestured to the eunuch, "Please take a seat, sir."

The eunuch smiled and refused, saying he had to go back to report. He accepted the generous reward and left.

Wang didn't even have time to speak, and hurriedly pulled Mowen out of the house.

This is terrible!
He ran into Granny Wang outside and asked, "Has Wang Qing returned yet?"

Seeing Granny Wang shake her head, she hurriedly went back into the house, her legs weak, and she sat down with a thud. "Your Highness... how could this be? This is troublesome..."

Mo Wen was even calmer than her. "Mother, let's write another letter!" She took the initiative to sit at the table and wrote a short letter, telling her aunt the news of the Emperor's bestowal of marriage.

"Wenwen, will nothing bad happen to you?"

Tears streamed down Wang's face. She was truly terrified; if something else happened now, she might lose her head.

"Mother, don't worry. Although that's what we wrote in our letter, even if Aunt had an idea, she would definitely write to you first to get your consent. It's impossible to make a decision without going through all the procedures. Nothing will go wrong."

Wang was somewhat reassured by her daughter's attitude.

"Oh. Yes, you're right. I panicked... Tell me, how could this girl have such a fate! A principal wife... I never dared to dream of such a thing... Wenwen, what exactly happened?"

Mo Wen shook his head: "I don't know the specifics. But there are definitely inside stories we don't know about. It's definitely not as simple as a windfall."

"Then what should we do?"

“What else can we do now? Send this letter. You also need to write to your maternal grandfather and aunt. They must be quite surprised as well. And… the Xu family…” Mo Wen slowly calmed down.

Thinking back to just a few days ago, the Wang family had caused quite a scene at the Mo family's place...

No wonder this father and daughter have been acting this way towards me lately; they've apparently climbed the social ladder!

She only went to Dajue Temple and met Prince Qi because of me. But she only told her father! They probably already knew about the arranged marriage, right? Yet they completely distanced themselves from me... What a pair of ingrates.

The thought of her family coming to the Mo family to curry favor after learning the news was humiliating. It also made her think of her least favorite daughter, who was doing the best.

I have to put on a smiling face, and I really can't get over it!
"Wenwen, if only you could have encountered something like this," Wang murmured.

Mo Wen lowered his eyes, concealing complex emotions.

The Mohist men huddled together, talking amongst themselves, sometimes choking back tears, sometimes laughing.

Mo Yuan raised an eyebrow at Liu Shi, suppressing the urge to burst into laughter. Not to mention Mo Yi, even she herself had climbed this ladder. But how high could she go?

She slowly approached Mo Yi, who was still in a daze, and nudged her: "What are you doing? Granny Zhao is still here, hurry up and go thank her!"

Pushing Mo Yi to Zhao Mama's side, Mo Yi softly called out, "Mama..." "Congratulations, young lady! My prince is of noble birth, intelligent and wise. He has repeatedly rendered meritorious service to the court and the emperor. He is a man of integrity and a true hero. You are blessed, young lady!"

Granny Zhao spoke with sincerity and obvious reverence.

"When I first met the Prince, I felt that he was as majestic as a god. His Majesty's bestowal of this marriage is indeed a great blessing for me and for the Mo family. I'm just afraid that... Mo Yi is not worthy of the Prince."

"The imperial decree has been issued; young lady, there's no need to dwell on it. You must move forward."

Looking at the gentle Zhao Mama, Mo Yi thought: Looking ahead? The Emperor, the palace, the princes, the vast mansion with its people and wealth, concubines, illegitimate children, social interactions—she doesn't even have a shred of it!
And then there's... a problem every girl faces... her dowry.

Her own dowry... Even if the Mo family married her off with the highest honors, even if her mother changed her mind and added to her dowry, plus what she and her father earned... all of this would be acceptable if she married into a family of similar social standing.

In the Prince's mansion, even a small reward wouldn't be enough.

How can they live like that?
"Granny, where is the Prince?" She was eager to ask that person.

"The prince is aware of the imperial decree bestowing the marriage upon him. He is currently making preparations for an official trip."

"I really have no confidence..."

Granny Zhao smiled and said, "I understand. I'll go back and ask if the Prince is available. But you really don't need to be too nervous, Miss. The Prince has entrusted everything to me. You can tell me your thoughts directly."

"Alright..." Mo Yi sighed helplessly. Everything else was fine, but what about the dowry?
"Next, we still have lessons to attend. But these are actually lessons; the nanny will assist you in gradually becoming a qualified princess. From now until you marry into the royal family and even become a princess, the nanny will be by your side. So, you don't need to panic. We'll take it one step at a time."

"If that's the case, then Mo Yi can truly feel at ease."

"This is just an imperial decree. There are still many procedures to go through, including those involving the Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Clan Court, and the Imperial Household Department. You don't need to do it personally, but by going through this process, you will understand a lot."

"Will classes continue in the same format as before?"

"I will not stay at the Mo family's place anymore; instead, you will come to my home. I will arrange transportation for you every day."

"When does it begin?"

"You should sort out your family matters first. This is a big deal, it'll probably cause quite a stir for a while. Whether the Prince can see you before he leaves... we'll have to wait for news."

As Granny Zhao prepared to take her leave, Mo Rushan, leading the men of the Mo family, solemnly thanked her.

"Thanks to Granny Zhao's guidance of Mo Yi. She performed well in the palace and gained the approval of the nobleman, which led to this marriage. Thank you! The entire Mo family will forever remember Granny Zhao's kindness!"

"Lord Mo, you are too kind! There are many reasons why this matter was able to be accomplished. One of them is that although the Mo family is small, it has a pure family tradition and acts in accordance with the rules. With the marriage to the Prince of Qi's mansion, the Mo family's future will surely be even brighter. Your future will also be much smoother, sir. I hope... that the Mo family members will continue to stay true to their principles and not go astray."

She decided to offer a few words of advice.

I heard that Mo Rushan got promoted, and I'm afraid good things will continue to happen to him.

The Mohist school has been quiet for a long time, but its sudden popularity might go to their heads and lead them to do something foolish.

"Yes, yes, yes, thank you for your guidance, Granny!"

After Granny Zhao left, Mo Yuan said, "Yi Yi, when you go to Granny Zhao's for lessons, take me with you!"

Having promised her, Mo Yi nodded in agreement: "I'll talk to the nanny about it later. I'm sure there will be an opportunity."

Ignoring the Mo family men who were going on and on about something else, Mo Yi went straight back to her room.

My mind is a complete mess, so I'm going to bed, pulling the covers up, and going to sleep!
I just lay down, and now I'm up again. Oh no! Did Granny Zhao just say we have to go to class every day?

What about my business?
I just rented a counter and a yard, and I'm ready to get started!

"Oh no, what should I do?" He blinked and thought for a long time.

Suddenly, Liang You's figure jumped out...

He probably knows by now...

The thought of this person brought tears streaming down Mo Yi's face...

(End of this chapter)