Too high to reach

Chapter 268 Let's Move
Consort Feng took Song Mama back to Changhui Pavilion.

"Your Majesty, it's my fault. I shouldn't have lost my temper and confronted her..."

"Ha, how do you know they didn't plan this out? That one, now that the shop is settled, is turning her attention to the family affairs. Yesterday, she argued with me right in front of the Prince. And today she's doing the same thing again. She's trying to seize power."

"Then what should we do?"

"Don't rush... rushing makes it easy to make mistakes."

Mo Yuan was granted an imperial title and given the Crown Prince as a concubine; this was announced from the Empress's palace.

Along with this came the Crown Princess, who sent gifts resembling betrothal presents, quite lavish indeed. They certainly couldn't be called betrothal presents; they were merely a display of the Crown Prince's residence's high regard for Mo Yuan.

Mo Rushan's expression was complex; he remained silent.

I feel that even if I get promoted, I'm really nothing in the face of power, and I have no say in anything.

Mo Rusong couldn't suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up as he paced back and forth in the living room...

While sobbing with emotion, Liu ordered her men, "Quickly, go to the Liu family and report this!"

Mo Ruhai didn't care about that and asked directly, "Wang, how's the packing going? Let's not cause trouble for them here and hinder their future. Move in when everything's ready!"

These words made Wang blush. She hadn't tidied up at all; she had just been fooling her husband.

Years ago, she said she wanted to move to the courtyard of her dowry, but the dead man absolutely refused.

So it was rented out...

You can't rent out a courtyard like this for short periods. And since the lease hasn't expired, you can't just kick them out, right?
She didn't want to live in that small, dilapidated courtyard that Mo Ruhai had given her, and besides... it was already rented out.

Could it be that they don't live in their own yard, but instead have to rent someone else's yard with their whole family?

How are we going to pack all this stuff? Mo Da has a lot of homework, and his grandson is still young... Mo Bao needs to go to school, and Mo Qing is also supporting a girl's school nearby. How are we going to move this whole family?
This dead man doesn't think about anything, all he knows is how to order people around!
But now she doesn't dare to yell at her husband anymore, and can only stammer and be unable to speak.

Mo Rushan sighed and pulled Mo Ruhai into the small house. "Second brother! Don't worry, we haven't even found a place yet. Where are we going to move? Besides, it shouldn't have come to this..."

“Brother…who did you get to be where you are today, and who did the Mo family get to be where you are today? People shouldn’t be too greedy! If you eat too much, you’ll throw up.” Mo Ruhai said, his neck stiff.

"What are you saying? Do you think your brother is so unreasonable? He just doesn't want things to look too bad!" Mo Rushan grabbed him and wouldn't let go.

"Was it me who made a mess of things? Or was it Yi Yi who made a mess of things? Brother, do I need to explain what kind of relationship the Prince of Qi and the Crown Prince have? They're not that big of a deal, yet they're trying to straddle two big boats!"

"Oh dear, ancestor! Shut up! Why do you have to say everything!" Mo Rushan even reached out to cover his silly younger brother's mouth.

"Hmph! You think I'm afraid of you... You'll regret it in the future!"

"Alright, alright! Then let's just wait for Yi Yi to come, and we'll do whatever she says, okay?"

Mo Ruhai then fell silent.

As soon as the two came out, Madam Liu rushed to Mo Rushan and demanded, "Brother, my Yuanyuan is entering the Crown Prince's residence. Her dowry must not be shortchanged!"

Mo Rushan sighed: "If it were up to me, I would definitely do my best. But you and your husband know what kind of family the Mo family is. How much did we harvest from our land last year? It's only because I got a promotion that our lives haven't suddenly become difficult. It's just that in the past two years, there have been no shortage of major events in the family..."

Liu sneered as she continued, "Isn't that right? Mo Da passed the imperial examination and had a son. Mo Wen and Mo Yi got married. You were promoted, and Mo Fan got into trouble... Oh dear, all good things! But what does this have to do with our third branch? We're just like cats carrying piss into a bubble, getting all excited but empty-handed..."

Mo Rushan went to see Mo Rusong. Normally, if he heard Liu speak like that, he would immediately get anxious.

But now, Mo Rusong's lips moved, but he didn't utter a sound. "Liu! What are you saying..." Mo Rushan couldn't take it anymore.

With her as a reason, does Mo Yuan still think she can maintain her position in the Crown Prince's residence?

Mo Ruhai looked disgusted. He turned to Wang Shi and said, "I told you we were moving, did you see? You're getting all cocky. Are you going to have to listen to this every day from now on?"

"What's wrong with all this?" Liu turned to argue with Mo Ruhai, "Though the words are harsh, this is how it is! This time, it's a once-in-a-millennium joyous occasion for our third branch of the family. Don't play dumb!"

Wang said, "Alright, alright, you don't need to argue. As Yuanyuan's second aunt, I certainly won't let her down. Stop making a fuss..."

"Hmph! Don't talk like you're so generous." Liu didn't even spare Wang. "Over the years, the family has benefited the most from all the good deals. Before, I was powerless and no one paid any attention to my words. But now it's different!" She shook her head. "In the future, who knows who this family will rely on! Everyone has to help Yuanyuan stand firm. This isn't just for her sake; if she prospers, everyone will benefit..."

These words, repeated over and over again...

The three Mo brothers were practically splitting their heads in disbelief.

Just then, Liu's eldest brother and his wife arrived with their nephews, nieces, and other family members.

As soon as she entered, Uncle Liu greeted her with a fawning smile, repeatedly offering his congratulations, "Sister, brother-in-law! What a joyous occasion! Our Yuanyuan has truly been blessed!"

Aunt Liu smiled broadly and asked repeatedly, "Where is Yuanyuan? Come out quickly so your aunt can see her..."

After the Mohists prospered, the Liu family and the Liu clan became much closer and visited each other more often.

At first, Liu still put on airs with her elder brother and sister-in-law, always wanting to make up for the grievances she had suffered over the years.

But now she changed her mind: her daughter had entered the Eastern Palace, and her future prospects would require everyone's support.

No matter what, the Liu family still possesses some power and wealth...

Give Yuanyuan more money and support her. Once she has given birth to a son and is financially stable, we can then help the Liu family.

Then, the Liu family became Yuanyuan's new source of support.

In wealthy families, aren't they all mutually supportive?
Having figured it out, her expression brightened. Over the past year, as Mo Yuan's life improved, her mood also improved. She even started eating bird's nest regularly (Zhang kept sending her some...), gained some weight, and became more beautiful.

At this moment, he dragged his sister-in-law along to complain about the injustice done to him, and recounted the whole story of the Mo family. No one could stop him...

"Now, not only can they not give Yuanyuan much, but they're also making a fuss about separating from the family... What kind of life am I living? You've all come, you have to stand up for me!" She was on the verge of crying.

Upon hearing this, Uncle Liu immediately and generously agreed, "They don't need to move, we will! What's the big deal? When you got married, your family wasn't well-off, and your dowry wasn't much. This time, we'll make up for it!"

Aunt Liu nodded in agreement: "We have a courtyard in the eastern part of the city, it's empty. It's very well-maintained, with all the furniture and stove. Your sister-in-law and your elder brother have discussed it, and it'll be transferred to your name immediately. Wouldn't it be better for Yuanyuan to enter the Crown Prince's residence from there than here? It'll be much more prestigious!"

As she spoke, she craned her neck and glared at the Mo family: "This family is poor and stingy; they just had a stroke of good luck."

Liu was overjoyed. "Great! Let's move! Brother, it's settled then, it'll be transferred to my name! Consider it a supplement to my dowry!" She thought to herself: I'll take it first, then transfer it to Yuanyuan later!
"Of course! We've got the deed with us, let's go transfer the property right now!"

Mo Rusong scratched his head, feeling quite apprehensive.

Doesn't he know how he's treated Liu all these years? Living in her dowry courtyard, how could he expect anything good?

But... he glanced at his elder brother discreetly, and Mo Rushan nodded at him.

Whatever!

Then, the Liu family, along with Ms. Liu, went to transfer the property...