Too high to reach

Chapter 219 They were afraid

The carriage that was there to pick up the Mo family members stopped at the side gate of the Prince's Mansion.

Wang, Zhuang, and Zhou, the wife of Mo Da, got off the carriage.

The maids and servants standing at the door immediately came forward to take down the carriage stool, help support it, and asked, "Madam, Happy New Year! Are you the lady of our Princess's family?"

Upon arriving at the Prince's residence, Madam Wang couldn't help but feel uneasy. Taken aback by the overwhelming enthusiasm, she forced a somewhat awkward smile, "You recognize us? We are..."

"Second Madam!" Xiangye ran out from inside the door. She hadn't done anything else today but had been waiting for the Mo family at the second gate.

"First Madam, Second Madam, Eldest Madam. Happy New Year! Xiangye is here to wish you a Happy New Year!" Xiangye was dressed like the maids in the mansion, with a smile on her face.

"Oh, Xiangye? Is that you?" Wang didn't recognize her at first.

"Second Madam, it's your servant!"

"Oh dear, I didn't recognize you at all. Um..."

Just then, the lady who was about to leave came out from inside...

Wang quickly stepped aside and asked Xiangye in a low voice, "Where is your princess?"

"Her Majesty is entertaining guests inside and asked me to wait for you at the door. Just now, Her Majesty sent Sister Luyi to ask if you had arrived yet."

"Oh. Okay, well... Sister-in-law, Da-ge's wife, let's... let's go in." Wang stammered nervously.

"Please come with me!" Xiangye said with a smile, leading them inside.

"Xiangye... are there many people here today?" Wang asked curiously in a low voice.

"Wow! Just now, the Crown Princess arrived, and she entered through this door! My goodness, what grandeur! I didn't dare breathe too loudly, and I didn't dare stand to the side..."

"Yes!?" Madam Wang and Madam Zhuang exchanged a glance. We're about to see the Crown Princess?

They were scared!

Zhou also gripped her handkerchief tightly...

"Oh, our third young lady has arrived too! She even spoke to me!" Xiangye said beautifully.

Seeing Xiangye's expression, which was more lively than when she was at the Mo family, I asked, "Xiangye, are you quite familiar with this manor?"

"It's alright... Since Your Highness married into the family, there's been so much to do, especially with the New Year. There's something to do every day. But I haven't really had much to do, just tidying up Your Highness's things. There are plenty of people to serve you, and the older ladies are all very capable. I don't need to do anything. When I'm not busy, I can stroll around the garden and I've met quite a few people."

"How is your empress... doing?"

"Your Highness is doing very well! The Prince respects Her Highness greatly and always takes her out. Just think, Her Highness even lets the Fourth Miss stay here..." Xiangye said mysteriously, "If Her Highness weren't so steady, could she have done that?"

"That's true. That's good...that's good!"

Zhuang nodded and said in a low voice, "Don't be so nervous, Yi is a capable girl."

Wang breathed a sigh of relief...

As they walked further, the entire garden came into view, and the three of them began to look around in surprise.

Although I had imagined it countless times in my mind and had "passed by" the Prince's Mansion by carriage several times, it was still different from what I saw now.

This garden is huge, with so many courtyards... I'm afraid I'll get lost when it gets dark.

The weather is warm today. Little girls are running and playing in the park, and women are strolling and chatting nearby.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Wang almost burst into tears. She never imagined that the girl she scolded every day could live such a life.

If I had known this would happen, I probably would have treated her like a goddess...

Bai Mei and Lü Yi greeted them with light steps, "Madams, Madam Mo!"

“It’s Bai Mei and Lu Yi, my dear!” Wang said, forcing a fake smile.

"Madam, Happy New Year! Our Ladyship was wondering why you hadn't arrived yet!"

Wang stammered, "I was at home, so I was a little delayed..."

She had already chosen her clothes and jewelry, but she changed her mind in the morning, and all that fuss made things chaotic. Later, it was Mo Ruhai who came to urge her with a stern face, and she finally put on the outfit she had prepared earlier.

"Miss Bai Mei...look at us...are we alright? Don't embarrass your mistress." Madam Wang lacked any confidence.

Greenery greeted them and then hurried off to deliver the message.

Bai Mei carefully examined the woman: the first wife's clothes were a bit too dark in color, making her look somewhat old-fashioned. However, her headdress was quite nice, and together they gave her a dignified appearance. Neither striking nor shabby.

Little did she know that the jewelry was actually lent to Zhuang by Liu.

Liu didn't come today, not because she didn't want to, but because she had made a plan in private: on an occasion like today, with Mo Yuan's charm, she would definitely be particularly attractive.

Perhaps a good marriage is on the horizon. And for herself, the mother… Looking at herself in the mirror, years of anxiety and pent-up emotions had etched deep lines onto her face, making her nasolabial folds prominent, and her expression listless. Her hair was a mess without oil…

A mother with this kind of image only lowers her daughter's standing.

Mo Yuan's future is still uncertain, and her parents can't hold her back.

The eldest brother holds an official position, and the second brother is the Empress's biological father. They can go to the Prince's residence.

But Mo Rusong... doesn't even have a title, yet he's so eager to go to the Prince's mansion!

Do you want to embarrass yourself?

Don't you even think about it... where are you going to be a nobody?

What an idiot! He doesn't think about his daughter at all!
Finally, not only did Liu not come herself, but she also prevented Mo Rusong from visiting the Prince's residence. She even kindly lent Zhuang a set of decent jewelry, so that people would say: "This is Mo Yuan's aunt...she should at least look presentable."

How could Bai Mei know any of this? After confirming Zhuang Shi's identity, she then looked at Wang Shi: Wang Shi's clothes and attire were fine, but her demeanor... was somewhat timid.

Zhou was dressed in bright colors and fine fabrics. She wore light makeup and a few pearl hairpins, looking every bit the typical young married woman, with no major flaws.

So he specially comforted Madam Wang: "Madam, please rest assured, all three of you are dressed very well. There are no outsiders today, and Granny Zhao is also here. When the time comes, just listen to Her Highness and Granny Zhao."

Just then, Consort Feng saw off a lady who was close to her.

The two met face to face, and Bai Mei quickly bowed, "Your Highness, Concubine!"

Consort Feng seemed somewhat surprised to see Bai Mei and the others, and asked gently, "Who are these ladies...?"

"Your Highness, this is the Princess's mother, Madam Mo the Second, and her aunt, Madam Mo the First. This is the Princess's sister-in-law, Madam Mo the First! Madam, this is Consort Feng of the Prince's Mansion."

Wang felt flustered whenever she saw Consort Feng.

Consort Feng, after all, had been carefully trained by Granny Zhao for several years, and her various expressions changed very naturally. At this moment, she was the image of a proud noblewoman.

He looked at the group of people with a slight eye level, said nothing, and nodded gently. His imposing aura made the Mo family members' hearts pound.

Wang couldn't help but try to force a smile, but before she could speak, Bai Mei gently helped her up.

Bai Mei smiled and said, "Your Highness, our Lady is getting impatient and has urged us several times already. This servant must hurry and lead the ladies inside." She didn't want the Mo family to bow down in front of Consort Feng.

However, there are limitations based on grade and venue, so let's leave.

Consort Feng gave Bai Mei a deep look, then smiled and said, "Go."

Bai Mei helped Wang Shi walk inside.

Wang exclaimed inwardly: My goodness, Mo Yi has to face such a concubine?
Can she make a profit from this?

Stunned, Bai Mei led him forward...

Greenery had already returned to the palace and whispered something in Mo Yi's ear.

Mo Yi also whispered something to Greenery.

Greenie hurried back. "Second Madam, Her Majesty is talking with the Crown Princess. Her Majesty said the Crown Princess can't stay any longer and will be leaving soon. Her Majesty's idea is that you have some tea to drink first, and then I will invite you over after the Crown Princess leaves."

"That's good, that's good." The group breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

I get incredibly nervous when I see the prince's concubine. If I were to see the crown princess... I wouldn't know what to say. I did get some pointers beforehand, but I've forgotten them all. I don't want to embarrass myself.

"Let's find a place to sit for a while and get acquainted."

"I also sent a maid to find Madam Xu and Miss Mo Yuan; they will be here shortly."

Upon hearing that her eldest daughter would arrive soon, Wang breathed a sigh of relief.

After sitting down in the flower hall next to the main hall, a maid immediately came over to greet me, and brought me two plates of snacks and tea.

Everything's arranged, girls. Even Bai Mei has left.

A few steps up leads to a flower hall with open folding doors and windows. A charcoal brazier burns inside, letting in sunlight and creating a warm atmosphere.

You can overlook the garden from here... How wonderful it would be to drink tea and admire the flowers here during the flowering season.
Wang and Zhuang looked at each other and laughed.

"Mother and Aunt, what are you laughing at?" Zhou asked.

“I’m laughing… Mo Yi, she can live such a life? It’s like a dream!” Madam Wang shook her head and sighed.

“My sister is blessed and lucky, and most importantly, she is also capable.” Mrs. Zhou admired her greatly.

I also feel lucky to have such a sister-in-law...

(End of this chapter)