Too high to reach

Chapter 154 What's it to you?
The three girls walked back.

Unbeknownst to them, Princess Wenfang was staring blankly at them.

It turned out that Princess Wenfang had just entered the inner courtyard and saw Granny Xu with them.

Her family was acquainted with the Xu family and took them seriously, so naturally they recognized Granny Xu.

Out of curiosity, he sent his maid to follow, and the maid actually heard it: it was a girl from the Mo family.

So, this is Xu Ke's fiancée.

I stared blankly for a while, feeling incredibly sad: I thought she was some kind of celestial being!

In the end, it was just average! Why should it be...?

Ink patterns appeared, and his expression became somewhat solemn.

“I think Madam Xu has a good temper!” Mo Yuan advised her.

“Yes, he’s a very respectable person,” Mo Yi said.

Mo Wen carefully recalled what she had said and what Madam Xu had replied...

"Moyi!"

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the Zhao Yunkai and Zhao Yunqing sisters.

"I heard from Granny Zhao that you had arrived, but I've been looking for you." Since meeting the Zhao family, Mo Yi had met the Zhao sisters twice and they got along very well.

"Our aunt pulled us aside to talk. Oh? And who is this...?"

"It's my third older sister."

"Oh my, the Mo family girl is so beautiful!"

Mo Wen smiled, thinking that the Zhao family girl was quite cheerful.

Now that everything was alright, the group went to watch the dancing. They met several more people along the way, and even ran into Zhang Xianlin. Before long, the place was bustling with noise and chatter.

The Mo family girl never expected that she would blend into such a situation so easily.

Finally, the gong rang, signaling lunchtime.

The Zhao sisters, familiar with the place, pulled them along, saying, "Let's sit together."

A table was set up in the long pergola.

As luck would have it, Princess Wenfang was sitting right across from them.

As is customary, we need to get to know each other first.

Princess Wenfang was of high status, so some people asked her why her mother was not there. Could it be that the Princess Consort of the County did not come?
She said dismissively, "Of course my mother is here, otherwise why would I be here? But I still prefer being with my sisters. Hmm? These three girls over there look unfamiliar. Which family are you from?"

She asked others directly, but didn't mention herself.

Just now, Wang Ruhan introduced herself first before asking others.

This young lady is quite rude.

"Are you asking about us sisters, young lady?" Mo Wen replied with a smile. "Our surname is Mo."

"Oh? Surname Mo... I've never heard of him before. Who is your father?"

Mo Wen was about to speak when Mo Yi pressed her hand down. Mo Yuan, standing nearby, said, "Oh dear, why are you asking so many questions, young lady? We don't even know who you're talking to!"

Her words were quite harsh, and the surroundings fell silent...

"This is the Imperial Consort Wenfang, the granddaughter of the Grand Princess Fengcheng." A lackey cleared the way.

Mo Yuan was truly taken aback… “So you’re the county princess, my apologies!” Her tone softened.

The lackey, naturally acting on orders, said, "Your Highness, even if I told you about the Mo family, you wouldn't know. Besides, I heard these three young ladies came alone today; none of their elders accompanied them..."

Some of the more mischievous ones covered their mouths and chuckled.

In such social situations, unmarried women should indeed be accompanied by elders, even if it's just their sister-in-law!

It's rare to hear of unmarried girls, or even engaged girls, going out to socialize on their own.

This isn't a rule exclusive to wealthy and powerful families. Ordinary families... unless you're a rural village woman, this is generally the case.

Princess Wenfang said, "Oh, this is quite a rare sight!" The people around her also laughed.

She absolutely hated the Mo family! So, one wanted to marry the man she had chosen, and the other wanted to marry the man her grandmother had chosen for her.

It's just that we don't know about Liang You yet; otherwise, who knows how angry we would be.

Some people who didn't know the truth were already whispering among themselves, "They're probably not from a respectable family, otherwise they wouldn't do things like this!"

"Yes! Sitting face-to-face with the county princess, of course she'd be unhappy..."

How could Mo Yi know what this county princess meant?
Somewhat annoyed: What did our presence do to her?

Mo Wen and Mo Yuan understood that the other party was deliberately targeting them. As Granny Zhao had said, sometimes targeting has no reason; it's just that the other person has the power or is happy to do so…

"Yun Kai." Mo Yi decided to ignore what the other person said and said to Zhao Yun Kai across Mo Yuan, "What if you threw that dancer out earlier and couldn't catch it?"

"Huh?" Zhao Yunkai didn't understand. She was already angry, so what was Princess Wending trying to do? But she didn't know how to retort.

"And what about those spinning around? What if they faint from spinning so many circles?" Mo Yi continued to ask.

Mo Yuan understood what Mo Yi meant and said sarcastically, "Look at all the trouble you're causing! What business is it of yours?"

"Oh...right! It really has nothing to do with me." Mo Yi smiled; Mo Yuan was definitely more reliable...

Everyone looked at each other, speechless. This family really has no sense of propriety...

They've all forgotten that they themselves don't care about such things anymore.

"Princess, they're so vulgar... Ignore them." Someone whispered in her ear, but those nearby could hear it too. Mo Yuan wasn't afraid of these things at all; as long as Mo Yi dared to step forward, she would follow.

My Mo Yi is the future princess, okay? I'll crush you all!

"Come on, everyone, let's eat. It's a rule not to talk while eating!" She then started eating without saying a word.

After an awkward meal and a short rest, everyone went to the lakeside.

The wind rippled across the lake.

Some people are fishing, while others are watching.

Two targets are hanging in the open space next to it, where you can throw darts.

Kites of all sizes flew on the lake.

There were also acrobatic troupes, performing tricks as they walked around. People followed along, watching and cheering.

The girls came together, but gradually, they got separated because they were looking for different things to see.

Mo Wen walked briskly, but aimlessly: since Xu Ke had official business, he had most likely taken on the responsibility of guarding him. Last time, Xu Mama mentioned that he had been promoted; could he be on patrol with a group of people?

Where can I meet him?
She analyzed it herself and started wandering around.

Mo Yi looked at the lake; clouds had gathered and were obscuring the sun.

Large swaths of lotus flowers are in bloom, and lotus pods have already begun to form.

So beautiful...

After walking for a while, I looked back and couldn't see the two older sisters or the Zhao sisters anymore. I wondered what they had all gone off to do.

This is rare...

She took a deep breath and walked along the path alone, creating a scene reminiscent of parting flowers and brushing against willows.

The further we walked, the less there was anyone left. The path was lined with reeds taller than a person.

Just as I was about to turn back, I suddenly saw a neatly stacked pile of clothes and a pair of shoes on the ground ahead.

Those shoes must have been made by a specialty shoe store. They're exquisitely crafted and well-made; judging by the size, they're probably for a teenager.

How did it end up here?
Someone went into the water?!

Look at the water, there's no one there...

It sank?!
"Oh my god! Someone come here!" Mo Yi's scalp tingled with fear. Even though she shouted with all her might, her voice was weak and could not carry far.

Looking back at the path I came from, the grass and trees were withered, and the path was winding. I could hear voices, but I couldn't see anyone at all.

She was too scared to go into the water and instinctively wanted to run out and call for help.

Suddenly, I saw a bubble rise to the surface of the water about six or seven steps away.

"There really is someone here?! Someone come quick!" He ran back, tripped, looked down, and saw a long bamboo pole at his feet.

At that moment, there was no time to call for help; they tried to use a bamboo pole to rescue him! But unexpectedly, the long bamboo pole was quite heavy, and he couldn't lift it at first. He even stumbled and almost slipped.

Bad luck!

He steadied himself, lifted the pole, and lowered it into the water.

Looking around, it was still a bit far from where the bubbles had appeared, so I had to get off the road.

Fortunately, there were rocks by the lake, so I didn't have to go into the water.

He held the long pole with both hands and pushed it forward.

And she actually managed to poke it! There was something in the water... because when she poked it, the thing moved.

fast!
I dared not push any further forward, but instead shoved sideways, hoping to pull the person up.

But she didn't have much strength at all. Her body swayed, and she lost her footing. If she hadn't caught herself quickly, she would have fallen into the water.

But one shoe and the hem of the skirt got wet.

At that moment, she suddenly remembered what Bai Mei had said: "Bring a few pairs of shoes."

Who would have thought it would actually get wet?

He steadied himself and then started to move again.

There's no movement. Could he be dead?
The thought that he might be touching a dead person made him cry out in a trembling voice, "Help! Someone help me..."

However, she could hear cheers from afar, but no one came over.

Fearful and desperate, she thrashed about with all her might.

Suddenly, something began to struggle in the water, and her bamboo pole was pulled, giving her a fighting force!
Surprised and delighted, they rushed to Gala.

Sure enough, there was one hanging at the other end of the pole!
"My God!? This is real..."

They quickly pulled back, and one end of the bamboo pole went ashore with a sound.

Fortunately, the other person held on tightly, and they reached the shore in no time.

He was indeed a short man; he must be a teenager!
"Hey! How are you?"

The boy must have exhausted all his strength; he lay face down on the water, bobbing with the waves.

"Don't die!" Mo Yi grabbed him and dragged him to the stone at his feet.

"Wake up!" she said, forcefully turning him over.

Now she could see him clearly...

(End of this chapter)