Too high to reach

Chapter 134 A Dilemma
Upon hearing this, Mo Ruhai frowned.

"Mrs. Mo, I'm afraid that won't work."

Although Granny Zhao was refusing, her tone was not unpleasant.

Aren't they all meant for Mo family girls? Why can't they be used?

Wang almost said: "Wouldn't it be enough to give more silver?"

"I think we should do this..." Granny Zhao didn't want to argue with her anymore.

It's no harm to do a favor. "You can choose some clever and quick-witted maids from among Miss Mowen's maids. Later, Miss Moyi's maids will also come to the Mo family. When it's convenient, you can have them take care of them. If they are quick learners, it won't be difficult to train them to be useful in their husband's household."

Seeing that Wang Shi clearly intended to try again, Zhao Mama turned her face away, not wanting to say anything more.

Mo Yi had no choice but to explain: "Mother, what Zhao Mama meant was that those girls were trained by the family, meaning that most of them were born into the family. Since the whole family worked in the same household, it was not appropriate to send them out."

Granny Zhao said those maids were for her use, but they were actually working in the Prince Qi's mansion. They were just following her around... they weren't outside her circle.

"Second Madam Mo, my suggestion is very suitable for Miss Mo Wen. Cultivating people around you is better than those outside whose backgrounds you don't know. Besides, no matter how capable a servant is, the master must be able to control him. It's very dangerous for a servant to overpower his master!"

Wang was a little embarrassed. "Yes, I understand. I'll discuss it with Mowen later."

"Alright! I'll take my leave now."

As soon as Granny Zhao left.

"Yi Yi, come here." Mo Ruhai called Mo Yi to his side.

"I had a discussion with you last night. Your current room is too small, so we're planning to move you to a different place. Would you like to stay in the room where Granny Zhao used to give lessons? Or would you like to move to your third uncle's courtyard?"

"Although moving is troublesome, it might actually be necessary." Mo Yi pondered, "In a few days, the maid for my daughter will be arriving... and my room won't be suitable anymore. The place for classes won't be good, will it? That's the place my aunt used for my second brother's wedding."

"He's not even engaged yet, when will he ever get married? Let's not worry about him for now!" Mo Ruhai said dismissively.

Mo Yi laughed... His father was truly a simpleton...

Hmm? When I turn to see the Prince, could I ask for a favor for my second brother?
Is it appropriate to say it this way?

He did say: You can speak your mind directly...

"Would your third aunt be willing to go to your third uncle's yard?"

Wang sat there the whole time. Mo Yi has become very successful, and she wants to get involved too, right?

But the father and daughter were whispering and discussing something, completely ignoring her.

I couldn't hold back any longer... I angrily flung my sleeves and stormed back to my room.

He called Mowen over and repeated what Granny Zhao had just said.

After hearing this, Mo Wen nodded slightly: "What Granny Zhao said is right. Household children all live together in one big family. Even if they are released from slavery, they still live around the original household. Giving them to my daughter to take into the Xu family... is probably inappropriate. Besides, my daughter is indeed not at ease using them."

Hearing that Mo Wen also thought so, Madam Wang said, "Then let's choose two first, as Zhao Mama said, and have her people take care of them. I think Du Juan is quite good."

Mo Wen didn't speak.

Then Wang started complaining again, complaining that the father and daughter were now on the same page and treating her like an outsider.

"He doesn't tell his mother anything! Your maternal grandfather and the others have already bowed their heads to your father, but he still can't let it go! He's so stubborn! He's all just pretending to be polite... but he doesn't say anything useful. It's infuriating!" She fanned herself with a handkerchief, her face flushed.

Mo Wen didn't reply, lost in thought: she had sent someone to inform the Xu family about the arranged marriage.

Madam Xu immediately sent the nanny from last time, all smiles, offering congratulations and a generous gift.

To be fair, it was done very respectably.

But... Xu Ke didn't come. I thought I'd see him...

The old woman said he was very busy, but he was in the capital and didn't have a moment to spare.

Doesn't he want to see me? I feel empty inside, a little disappointed.

After rambling on for a while, Wang asked again, "Wenwen, Moyi is going to Zhao Mama's house for lessons tomorrow, and she says it will be for quite a while. Are you going?" "What are the arrangements?"

"They said someone and a car would come to pick you up every day, you'd go after breakfast and return before dinner. They told the family not to worry... They didn't say anything else. If you want to go, I'll talk to Mo Yi!"

Mo Wen shook her head. "Never mind. If I'm at home, it's fine for me to go and listen. But let's forget about going to Granny Zhao's house for now. I have a lot of things to do lately."

She really can't sit still; she has a schedule every single day.

"That's fine then..."

Suddenly, Madam Wang smiled mysteriously: "Wenwen, your maternal grandfather gave your mother some more silver, saying it was for Moyi. Humph... she doesn't care about it. After the shop that was part of your dowry is transferred to the owner, we'll use this silver to renovate it and rent it out for a high price!"

Mo Wen smiled... "Thank you, Mother! You're so thoughtful of your daughter... But please don't let your maternal family know." She thought to herself: It would be best if my elder brother and sister-in-law didn't know either.

"Don't worry, Mother has a plan!"

In the end, Mo Yi decided to move to her third uncle's courtyard.

"We're closer now!" Mo Yuan has been behaving exceptionally well lately. She was quite happy to hear that Mo Yi was moving in.

The big tree that had been leaning against me has moved to my side. A good omen…

"Clean it up these next couple of days, burn some incense, and light a charcoal brazier. Once it's all set up, you can move in."

Seeing Mo Yuan's eagerness, Mo Yi chuckled: "I've already asked about the classes. The nanny said you can attend all the classes for now."

"That's great! From now on, we'll both dress up beautifully every day and go to class!" Mo Yuan looked incredibly beautiful and happy.

"It's just a class, why dress up?"

"Mo Yi, what is your status now? Don't act so arrogantly!"

Back in her room, Mo Yi looked at Xiangzhi and Xiangye.

These sisters are of average appearance and can read a little. They take good care of themselves, keep their mouths shut, and are hardworking.

The only shortcoming is ability.

"You sisters... when I enter the Prince's mansion in the future, would you be willing to come with me?"

The sisters must have discussed it beforehand. "If you don't mind our stupidity, young lady, we are of course willing to follow you."

To become a maid in the Prince's mansion? It's like a dream!
But they had also seen Zhao Mama's maids and were afraid that if they went, they wouldn't be able to help and would only embarrass their young lady.

"You just haven't experienced this before, especially Xiangye, who is young and can definitely learn. I'll keep Xiangye by my side these days. You don't need to serve her; just observe carefully."

"If I ever enter the Prince's residence in the future, I will take you all with me. As long as your hearts are pure, it doesn't matter if you're a little slow-witted. Understand?"

"I understand, young lady, we have no ulterior motives!" Xiangzhi promised.

"Even when we're sweeping the courtyard, it's still within the Prince's residence, sweeping for the Princess!" Xiangye said happily. "We sisters have really risen to a higher status!"

"What are you saying..." Xiangzhi scolded her.

The next day at breakfast, the two girls were indeed dressed neatly and ready to go to class.

Mo Yuan clung tightly to Mo Yi, not even bothering to be sarcastic about Mo Wen.

Mo Ruhai was worried about the first class and wanted to accompany him.

Mo Yi walked up to Wang Shi and said, "Mother, I'm going out now."

"Hmm..." Wang replied.

This is clearly an attempt to mock, criticize, or blame.

I want her to take the initiative to get closer to me...

In the end, it was a bitter pill to swallow: not daring to take the hard line, yet too ashamed to go along with the soft one…

(End of this chapter)