Too high to reach

Chapter 162 Red Candles Waiting in vain
Granny Zhao was very serious.

"In my opinion, regardless of whether Xu Ke is as successful as he is now, it is extremely important for him to marry a suitable wife."

Mo Wen blinked, not quite understanding.

"Both of you, Lord Xu, hold high-ranking positions, but if you want your positions to be secure and stable, you don't necessarily have to be incorruptible officials, but you at least need to be clean in your dealings. Otherwise, how could the Xu family be where we are today? Therefore, finding a wife is extremely important."

Therefore, Madam Xu had a generous dowry. Since Madam Xu was marrying the eldest son, the requirements for her family background and social standing would be even higher.

By Xu Ke's generation, the family's wealth and opportunities would generally favor his eldest brother. Therefore, his eldest brother married a daughter from a respectable family with a good reputation, so his dowry was negligible. His second brother, on the other hand, married a wife with a much more substantial dowry.

That way, life will be easier after the family separates in the future.

"If I were Madam Xu, given Xu Ke's character and appearance... not to mention others, even Princess Wenfang, as you've seen, although she's not as beautiful or talented as you, is more suitable to be Xu Ke's wife."

"Granny Zhao..." Mo Wen was excited, not understanding why Granny Zhao didn't think highly of her, and her face turned red.

“Miss Mowen,” Granny Zhao interrupted her, “you are outstanding, but not so outstanding that Xu Ke would be willing to give up a stable and wealthy future, as well as the support of power, to marry you. And the two of you don’t have any childhood affection.”

Mo Wen felt a little embarrassed and annoyed. "But this marriage was indeed his choice. I hadn't even spoken to him before!"

Granny Zhao nodded: "Then you should think even more about whether there are any deeper reasons behind this."

"What could that be?"

"I don't know. If you don't know either, then you should take precautions."

"how to say?"

"Be wary of potential harm and strive for your best interests. Never get headfirst into love. Don't be too concerned about your pride either. Otherwise, you might become anxious and insecure in case of an unexpected event, which could lead to uncontrollable behavior. In the end, you might lose face and be disliked by him and your in-laws."

Mo Wen felt like she was suffocating. "Granny Zhao, then tell me: if you were Xu Ke, what would you want from marrying me?"

Granny Zhao's eyes were devoid of warmth. "Your appearance and demeanor are presentable, making this marriage legitimate. As for marrying you, whatever I want to do... you won't get in my way."

“I can’t interfere…” Mo Wen murmured. “When we were engaged, the Mo family was weak and poor, and I had no backing, so I really couldn’t interfere with him. But what does he want to do? Why is he afraid of me interfering? What can he do?”

Granny Zhao shook her head.

“But what about Mo Yi?” Mo Wen became agitated. “Am I not much better than Mo Yi? She was able to marry Prince Qi, so why am I not good enough for Xu Ke?” Mo Wen asked, feeling unconvinced.

“We are talking about your affairs, not Mo Yi's. Besides, Mo Yi is not what you think she is. If you don't understand this, you will find it difficult to make progress in the Xu family.”

"I'm so sorry, Granny Zhao, I spoke without thinking..."

"Yes. That's why I say: controlling your emotions is very important!"

"Then, what should I do?"

"In my opinion, the most important thing is to be a daughter-in-law approved by both Madam Xu. Be sensible, polite, independent, and have a sense of the big picture."

This conversation did not provide Mo Wen with any answers, but it did alleviate her anxiety and ignite her fighting spirit.

I refuse to believe it!

I am sure I will gain Xu Ke's favor.

I'm sure I can make a good life for myself.

……

During this period, Mo Yi set up a small workshop, which consisted of Yun Niang, Xiang Zhi, and Yun Niang's maid.

She went to talk to Master Jiang and figured out a lot of things.

But she didn't explain her thoughts.

This kind of thing isn't anything special; once others know it, they've lost their advantage.

At this moment, she took six purses to find Mowen.

"I inquired and found out that the Xu family has six unmarried daughters of varying ages. Giving six purses to the older sister is a good idea, as they can be given to the younger girls. If you don't want to give them away, you can keep them for yourself to wear with your clothes."

Mo Wen took it and looked at it, quite surprised. "Is this the same purse you wore last time?"

"Yes. Last time I wore it out, I found that the girls liked it quite a bit."

"Then I'll keep it!"

……

The day before the wedding, Mo Da passed the imperial examination.

There have been so many happy things lately that Mo Da is frustrated to find that he is not receiving the adoration and adulation of everyone.

That day, before dawn, Mowen began to wash and dress.

Inside the house, Wang's eyes were red and swollen from crying.

Even Mo Ruhai remained silent.

Neither of them showed any joy.

Everyone else, on the other hand, seemed happy and cheerful.

Mo Qing was the happiest of all; she was already calculating how much money she would receive today.

Mo Rushan surveyed the magnificent scene before him, a world of difference compared to when he married off his two daughters!

The Mohists have finally managed to make something of themselves.

Her hair was styled with a black-and-white twist, her makeup was done, jewelry was applied, and finally, she was dressed in a bright red wedding gown. Once she was all done, the women in the bridal chamber exclaimed in admiration. "She looks so beautiful! We haven't seen such a beautiful bride in years!"

Her face was as beautiful as a lotus blossom, her eyes as bright as lacquer, and her bright red wedding dress made her even more stunning.

Looking in the mirror: From today onwards, I will be a completely new person. My days will surely rise as brightly as the morning sun!
The matchmaker kept talking, directing everyone through one procedure after another.

Until Xu Ke came to fetch the bride.

He rode a white horse, wore a crown, and a bright red wedding robe. He was handsome and dashing, with a half-smile that conveyed a sense of dominance.

He didn't have the shyness or awkwardness typical of a groom.

It makes your heart pound.

Xu Ke didn't manage the Xu family's happy occasion from beginning to end; it was Madam Xu and his sister-in-law who took care of everything.

As the day approached, Madam Xu felt a vague unease in her heart.

To this day, he obediently dressed up and then rode off to greet his bride.

Madam Xu finally felt relieved.

Such a son-in-law was too imposing, and the two groomsmen beside him were also out of place with the Wang family.

Originally, the Wang family's cousins ​​and nephews were supposed to make things difficult for the groom.

They were suppressed, and didn't dare to do anything about it!
So, the process went very smoothly, and Mo Da carried the ink pattern out the door.

The bridal sedan chair swayed as it entered the Xu residence.

The wedding ceremony and the process of leading the bride into the bridal chamber went very smoothly.

Under the veil, listening to the atmosphere around her, Mo Wen felt that all her worries were unnecessary.

Upon entering the bridal chamber, Xu Ke lifted the veil.

When newlyweds meet, they look each other over.

One was handsome, the other was gorgeous.

They were a match made in heaven.

Seeing Mo Wen's affectionate gaze, Xu Ke's heart was also stirred.

"are you tired?"

"I'm not tired." Mo Wen suppressed her excitement.

Xu Ke smiled faintly, "My wife, it's time to drink the nuptial wine!" He walked to the small table in the middle of the bridal chamber.

He poured the wine, brought it over, and handed a glass to Mo Wen.

The two drank, then smiled at each other.

Faint noises could be heard from outside.

"I'll have the maid bring you some food in a little while. From now on, this courtyard is your home. You can do as you please... There are still quite a few guests ahead; I need to go and deal with them."

“Go ahead, my husband. I can manage on my own!” Mo Wen said generously.

"Okay." Xu Ke glanced at her, then turned and left. He didn't say, "Wait for me to come back..."

Mo Wen looked around the room, at the furniture and decorations—some were hers, some weren't. How wonderful!
The bedroom is quite large. The outer room…

She secretly lifted the curtain to peek inside; what an impressive main hall!

"girl!"

Mo Wen was enjoying her time living here every day when Du Juan came in.

"You scared me!" Mo Wen scolded playfully.

Du Juan was dressed in a maid's outfit made of fine fabric, and her appearance had changed quite a bit.

"I've met with Shancha and Granny Wang, and they both said the Xu family is very respectable, always well taken care of, and no one makes things difficult or says anything strange. Everything about their daily lives has been clarified, so you can rest assured, Miss!"

"Hmm." Mo Wen slowly began to open the cabinet. She had several large cabinets in her room. One of them contained Xu Ke's things. This feeling was so good…

After reading everything, I went to the small hut next door to wash up.

With her makeup removed, smooth skin was revealed, and long, black hair cascaded down her back. She sat inside the bed curtains, wearing a bright red satin bodice embroidered with peonies and a bright red lined skirt.

The red candles cast a sweet and mysterious glow around us.

Thinking of her beloved who was about to arrive, a shy smile remained on her lips.

She didn't know how long she waited, so long that... it was quiet outside, and Mo Wen started to panic.

Footsteps suddenly came from outside, and she forced a smile.

A woman's voice came from the doorway: "Third Madam, Third Master has urgent business to attend to and must go out. He said he will return as soon as possible. He said he has had a hard day, so please rest first."

Mo Wen sat there, her face deathly pale, but her heart felt as if a stone had been lifted from its lap…

Something really has happened...

(End of this chapter)