Too high to reach

Chapter 135 Peace of Mind
On the first day of class, Mo Yi brought some fragrant leaves with her.

The little girl was carrying a heavy bundle.

"Is her name Xiangye? What's that heavy thing she's carrying?" Mo Yuan asked curiously in the car.

Actually, Mo Yi had forgotten that working for Granny Zhao and Mo Yuan going to class would clash.

I only realized it now.

Mo Yuan is very astute; she'll probably find out soon.

Before the new shop opens and stabilizes, she and her father won't specifically tell their family about it, but... if they find out, it doesn't seem like a big deal.

Mo Yi discovered that she was no longer as cautious in her actions as she used to be.

Was it the marriage proposal from the Prince of Qi's mansion that gave him confidence?
Was it that the father had finally pulled himself out of the entrenched mire?

Is it the booming business and the affirmation from those around you?

Perhaps it was through these experiences that I grew.

I really like the feeling of peace and security in my heart.

"Just a reminder to you, sister, I saw this at Granny Zhao's: whether it's someone else's business or mine, I hope you'll keep it a secret. If you have any questions or thoughts, you can talk to me, and we can discuss it... Do you understand?"

Mo Yuan's eyes lit up. "I understand! Oh my, Your Highness has such a grand presence!"

Mo Yi smiled and said, "I heard the Liu family has come a few times?"

"Yes! My uncle and aunt sent over a lot of good things. I'm benefiting from the Princess's generosity."

"They certainly got involved quite a bit. Does Third Aunt even acknowledge them?"

"Sigh, Mother feels sorry for her aunt and hopes to get along well with the Liu family. That way, when my uncles offer incense to the ancestors, they can also take care of her aunt. Perhaps she also hopes to have a family to rely on... Sigh!"

When they arrived at Granny Zhao's house, a servant led them inside, and she was writing something at the table.

The four maids who had visited the Mo family last time were still inside the house.

Upon seeing them arrive, Granny Zhao stood up, "Miss Mo, both of you!"

"Granny Zhao!" Mo Yi greeted her with a smile.

"Granny Zhao, Mo Yuan has come to class with her younger sister! We're troubling you again!" Mo Yuan said with a charming smile.

"Miss Mo Yuan, you're too kind!"

"Mo Yuan promises that she will follow all of Granny's instructions and will not interfere with your teaching of Fifth Sister. If I say or do anything inappropriate, please punish me with a ruler."

Faced with such a delicate yet lively girl, Granny Zhao smiled broadly.

"The matron likes humble and eager-to-learn girls. Moreover, you sisters can encourage and guide each other, which will help you learn faster. Let me introduce these four girls to Miss Moyi: Hongyan, Lüyi, Baimei, and Lanxing."

"Greetings, young lady!" The four girls bowed to Mo Yi, their voices soft and their movements synchronized. Their faces held faint smiles, neither obsequious nor arrogant.

"No need for formalities. Granny Zhao said she would have a few of the older sisters come to help me first. I would like to thank them for their hard work."

"No, this is what we maids should do!" said the representative of the women.

"Right now, I'm mainly attending classes with the nanny, so there's no need for everyone to do anything for me yet. We'll get to know each other gradually..."

"Yes!" The four men didn't waste any words and bowed in agreement.

"Please sit here, ladies! Look at your manners... you haven't forgotten what I taught you!"

"Although I haven't completely forgotten it, I don't remember it or use it all the time," Mo Yi explained.

“This is normal. You were already fifteen or sixteen when you started learning, and some habits had already formed. The learning time was also too short, and you didn't have much opportunity to practice at home. It's already quite good that you've maintained this level! However, starting today, you still need to start practicing standing exercises…”

Next, their classes officially began.

During lunch, Granny Zhao kept talking.

After the meal, the two girls took a nap in the inner room.

"Get up," said the maid, who then brewed tea for them. Today's tea was Longjing. Granny Zhao continued talking, recounting the different production areas of Longjing, its characteristics, harvesting time, and brewing techniques.

On their way home, the two sisters exclaimed, "How did the day go by in the blink of an eye!"

"Is Xiangye tired?"

"Not tired at all, I learned so much today. Those older sisters are amazing. And the lunch was especially delicious!"

"I just know how to eat!"

And so, the days passed by...

Mo Yi was indeed doing her work, and Mo Yuan did see it, but she didn't ask anything.

That day, the two sisters returned home after school.

Before she even entered the door, a young servant boy of about ten years old came up with a grin and bowed, saying, "Greetings to Miss Mo."

"You are……"

"My name is Lin Wang. I have been entrusted to deliver a letter to the young lady." The servant handed over the letter with both hands.

Mo Yi's heart skipped a beat, and she took the envelope. The envelope was folded; she unfolded it slightly, then closed it again.

"Thank you so much!" She took out a tip from her purse.

The child accepted it with a smile, thanked him, and ran off.

Mo Yuan really wanted to know what was going on, but she managed to refrain from asking.

Mo Yi carefully put the letter away before entering the house.

"This girl has so many secrets!" Mo Yuan rolled her eyes.

……

That day, Mo Yi didn't let Mo Yuan come to class, and told Granny Zhao that she had something to do at home and was returning early. The carriage stopped in front of her house, and after she got off, she didn't go inside, but walked towards the back.

Turn the corner, and there's a teahouse.

He went straight up to the second floor, stood still, and gently knocked on the door.

As soon as the door opened, the person inside was staring intently at her. "Brother Liang You."

"You're here..." Although he had made the appointment with her, he didn't know if she would actually be able to come.

"Come in!" he said in a low voice.

The two entered the room and sat facing each other at opposite ends of a round table.

Liang You poured Mo Yi a cup of tea.

The two sat there for a long time without speaking, letting their emotions surge within them.

They were both quite young, and this was probably the first time in their lives that they had ever felt so deeply for someone.

During this period, their relationship went through a lot of ups and downs.

Now, it's all over...

“You’ve gotten so much darker…” Mo Yi looked at Liang You. He had not only gotten darker and stronger, but he had also suddenly become a grown-up.

"I spent some time training at the West Suburb Camp, exposed to the wind and sun all day long."

The two fell silent again.

Everyone felt they had a thousand words to say, but didn't know where to begin.

As he sat there… Liang You suddenly became emotional, his chest heaving and his eyes welling up with tears. “Last time, Madam Hou said she would give me a year. But I… worked very hard, very diligently. I was just thinking: I hope it doesn’t really take a year! I want to hone my skills so that Madam Hou can see my worth. I want to put the Jing’an Marquis’s mansion at ease. Then I’ll go to the Mo family immediately…”

He rubbed his forehead and eyes with his rough hands.

“I was also very surprised by this. Although we were facing a royal family and had no other choice, I am really sorry…” Mo Yi was also very sad.

Thinking about how she had spent so long painstakingly crafting the purse stitch by stitch, yet never had the chance to give it away.

And on those nights, thinking of his smile sometimes made me smile involuntarily too…

She bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes.

"Your words make me very happy." Liang You sighed silently. "I hesitated for a long time about asking you to meet, knowing that it was inappropriate. But I really couldn't help it... I thought that whether you come or not, I would have no regrets about handing you this letter."

"Similarly... I'm also very happy that Brother Liang You treats me this way."

“These days…” Liang You composed himself, “I inquired about His Highness Prince Qi, and he is a respectable figure. Although it is said that he has a fiery temper, he has never done anything bad.”

"Ah."

Liang You was silent for a while, "I've also heard some things... The cause of death of Empress Huiren, the former Crown Prince, the former Crown Princess, and Princess Ming'an is still unknown."

Mo Yi was somewhat surprised; she knew nothing about this. Neither her uncle nor her father had mentioned it.

I know that the prince's mother, brother and sister are all gone, but I don't know the details.

"Nobody has mentioned these things to me."

"It involves the imperial family, and it's such a tragic affair. How heartbroken must the Emperor and the princes have been through all of this! No one dares to mention it."

"That's right..."

“What I mean is: life in the Prince’s mansion is different from the lives of ordinary people. It’s not just about wealth and glamour, but also about bloodshed and darkness. You have to be careful in everything you do. Whether you’re in the palace, visiting someone’s home, or in the mansion, you have to be careful in everything you do. If anything happens, talk to the Prince. He understands what you don’t.”

"I understand," Mo Yi replied. "Brother Liang You, how's your situation?"

"Madam does indeed favor me! Most of us are quite good. But there are also some who are scheming and plot against us behind our backs."

"So...can you handle it?"

Mo Yi's worried gaze warmed Liang You's heart.

"Don't worry! I know what I'm doing."

"Don't underestimate those who seem decent; they might be hiding their true abilities!"

Liang You smiled. "I know. My mother said she took my sister to the Mo family."

"I've been taking lessons from Granny Zhao. I heard..."

After a while, Liang You took out a brocade box from his pocket. "I can't take up too much of your time, so I'll get straight to the point: Once I entered the Marquis's mansion, I realized that with such a large family and business, expenses are also high, and money is needed everywhere!"
I know the situation with the Mo family; they probably can't offer you much of a dowry. Marrying into an ordinary family is fine, but a royal household… you can't do without money. These…”

Mo Yi smiled bitterly: "Brother Liang You...please don't..."

"Listen to me! This is my savings from childhood. After I entered the Marquis's mansion, the lady treated me kindly. And I really want to give this to you. Just consider you my own sister..." After saying this, he was heartbroken.

Although the two of them had only met a few times, the thought that she was the one he was engaged to brought him a sense of peace, as if she had been there for many years...

Mo Yi was also a little agitated. "I understand, but I can't take it."

"Mo Yi, just put my mind at ease. We can't be husband and wife... but we'll still be siblings, friends, and family for life."

“Well… alright!” Mo Yi made up her mind. “Then I’ll keep it.”

Anyway, there is a long way to go.

Liang You smiled, "That's right. In the future, if I really inherit the title, I will also be able to support you."

"I believe you. But at the same time, I also hope that you can meet someone who truly cares for you."

Mo Yi went straight back to her room, hugged the brocade box, and wept bitterly on her bed...

Three thousand words to make everyone feel sad.

(End of this chapter)