Too high to reach

Chapter 349 He smiles whenever he sees her
The next day, it was still dark.

Dozens of people gathered at the front gate, ready to depart.

Mo Yi made her three children get up early, and together with her concubines and mistresses, they saw her off outside the gate.

Li Jing was dressed in a black cloak, with a hood and riding boots, covering himself up very thoroughly.

His dozens of guards were also dressed in the same way.

The dozens of horses present stood quietly, their reins held by their owners.

The scene in the hazy dawn light made Mo Yi nervous, yet her heart was pounding with excitement...

Li Jing glanced at everyone, then turned to Mo Yi and said, "I'm leaving everything at home to you."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. Take care and I hope you will return soon."

Li Jing nodded, turned around and took a few steps to the front of the horse, leaped onto the horse, and waved in the direction of Mo Yi.

He loosened the reins and they were gone...

The other guards also mounted their horses and followed.

This time, Song Jiayou also went along. At this moment, he was lost in the crowd, his mouth wide open in a grin... he was extremely excited. He hurriedly mounted his horse and rode off.

Outside the city gate stood the prince's two hundred personal guards. Ten miles further on, there were over a thousand cavalrymen. I must go with the prince!

Only when the clatter of hooves faded away did Mo Yi lead his men back to the manor.

After breakfast, Mo Yi summoned the stewards and managers of the manor and, according to the prince's instructions and her own ideas, explained the arrangements for the household.

Have Steward Zhao assign his most trusted men to inspect the estate. Also, make a special trip to check on Feng Liniang's situation.

Everyone accepted the order and left.

Mo Yi then summoned Consort Tian and her daughter, Li Xiangling, and Shao Ge'er.

When Shao Ge'er first left Feng Liniang, he fell slightly ill. Later, he was amused by some small toys, and he recovered.

But children are quite sensitive.

With Feng Liniang gone, especially since she had made a grave mistake, the way others looked at Shao Ge'er often carried a complex and profound meaning.

Their attitude towards him was no longer as respectful and obsequious as before.

His wet nurse treated him well, but she was worried that he might offend the princess. She would secretly teach him how to be polite and how to say nice things to his mother.

These are all invisible pressures that made Shao Ge'er feel a world of difference from the past.

Therefore, Mo Yi discovered that his former carefree, innocent, and pampered nature had faded considerably.

In fact, Mo Yi did not feel good about this change.

When she was a child, she was still with her biological parents, but that inexplicable tension still sometimes haunts her dreams.

Let's look at the same old Qianqian...

I sighed inwardly: Feng Liniang has truly harmed herself and others, and even more so her son.

He was ruthless, cruel, and ambitious, but ultimately lost everything...

She understood Shaoge'er's situation, but she had no intention of raising him herself.

They simply chose a suitable person with Granny Zhao to manage Shao-ge'er's courtyard. They also made sure to keep an eye on him and prevent the servants from bullying him.

She knew that when Shao-ge'er got older, the prince would send him away to study.

He will have a comfortable life, but his future depends on himself... So, he can't get used to relying on others.

Previously, the family hired two female tutors, mainly to teach Li Xiangling. Sometimes Qianqian would also come to class with them.

From now on, Mo Yi wanted the three children to have proper lessons with their master. She needed to discuss this with Consort Tian and also with the master. First, she needed to keep the three children in line.

Her previous plan to tidy up the garden had only resulted in finishing the wisteria trellis. Everything else had to be stopped for now…

In short, Mo Yi followed her own train of thought and first went through the house from top to bottom.

He then went through all the businesses and shops he had in hand.

After all that commotion, several days had passed.

Then, she specifically chose to go back to her parents' home during her uncle's day off.

As it turns out, Mo Rushan went out for a social engagement today and isn't home.

Mo Ruhai was reading in his room. Hearing that Mo Yi had returned, he ran up to her and asked, "Yi Yi, has the Prince sent any news?"

"Dad, it's not that fast. We're not there yet!" Mo Yi sat down, watching her father personally prepare tea and snacks for her.

"Why don't you stay for lunch?" Mo Ruhai asked.

Originally, Mo Yi didn't plan to eat at home, but seeing her father's expectant look, she nodded.

Mo Ruhai was overjoyed and hurriedly went out the back door, grabbing someone to inform Zhuang Shi.

When he returned, he asked, "Yiyi, there's a lot to do at home now that the Prince is gone. Can you manage? Why don't your father and your elder brother go and help you?" "No need, Father! The Prince has already left people behind. Besides, daughter, don't you trust him?" Moyi teased him.

"That's true..." Mo Ruhai smiled, "I have faith in Yi Yi's abilities. But don't overwork yourself!"

"Okay, where's Uncle?"

"Hey, he's been busy with social engagements lately, and he rarely eats at home. Is he in charge now?" Mo Ruhai rolled his eyes.

Mo Yi chuckled, "You didn't go with them?"

"Dad doesn't like getting involved in that kind of fun." This is the life Mo Ruhai has always dreamed of.

When I have free time, I go out with two or three friends to have tea or a little wine, listen to audiobooks, watch plays, or browse bookstores.

He went to the shop again, pretending to listen to Song Jiafu's report, while secretly counting the silver...

He can ignore his wife's nagging if he doesn't want to!

You can decide everything yourself!

This feeling is just too wonderful!
"Father, when your eldest uncle comes back, please tell him that what the Prince is doing this time might affect someone's interests. Just like what happened back home... maybe he has connections in high places! So, we need to be careful in all aspects of the family."

“Okay.” Mo Ruhai took it seriously and said solemnly, “Dad will talk to your uncle. Yi Yi… you should also be careful and don’t go out unless necessary.”

He looked at his daughter, a growing anxiety in his heart: He wondered how long the prince would be gone, and when his daughter would be able to have a child. Before, he had worried that his daughter was too young, and that it would be better to have a child a couple of years later. But now, the prince was away on a long trip, and if it was too long, it would delay his daughter's arrival.

But he would never say these words aloud.

“Okay. My daughter went to the shop a couple of days ago…” The two of them started discussing things at the shop again.

Just then, Madam Wang arrived. "Yi Yi's here!? Master, why didn't you have someone inform me?!"

"Mother."

Wang looked a little unwell and immediately asked, "Yiyi... have you been to Wenwen's place recently?"

Before Mo Yi could answer, Mo Ruhai frowned: "Why did you ask her this right away? Don't you even care whether she's alright at home alone while the Prince is away on a long trip?"

Wang desperately wanted to roll her eyes and retort, but now she wasn't as brave as she used to be...

She didn't speak, but Mo Ruhai wasn't finished yet! "A big bad guy has been caught in the Prince's mansion, and Yi Yi just took over the management. Such a big mansion, so many properties, and the Prince's children... So much trouble every day! Who knows if that bad guy has any accomplices! You don't even ask her how she's doing..."

And now, the Prince has gone on a long trip with so many people; who knows how long he'll be gone? Yi Yi isn't a goddess; how can she possibly manage all that?

This left Madam Wang at her wits' end. "Master, I only said one sentence... please don't get so angry."

"I'm so angry at you: you've been foolish your whole life! You're their mother! Even if it's your right to favor Wenwen, don't drag Yiyi into it! Besides, Wenwen is now a member of the Xu family, what business is it of Yiyi's to interfere in her affairs?"

Wang finally lost her temper and shouted, "You!"

The past is repeating itself...

Mo Yi quickly stopped her, "Father! Mother... don't say anymore."

Mo Ruhai didn't want his daughter to be anxious, so he snorted and said, "Yiyi, Dad will have the kitchen staff add a lion's head meatball for you!" After saying that, he turned and left.

Wang glared angrily at his retreating figure, "Look at this, this is how your father treats his mother now!"

At this moment, Zhuangshi and her sister-in-law arrived.

Mo Fan's wedding is just around the corner, and the two of them spend their days on these trivial matters.

After exchanging a few casual words with Mo Yi, Wang Shi looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated...

The two men, sensing the situation, returned to the backyard.

"Hmph, your sister-in-law... is so close to your aunt, I wonder whose daughter-in-law she is!" Wang said discontentedly.

"My aunt and sister-in-law manage the household and also have to arrange my second brother's wedding. How can they manage without communicating with each other?"

Hearing Mo Yi say this, Wang Shi didn't dare to refute it and felt extremely uncomfortable.

I miss the days when I could say whatever I wanted...

"I saw Madam Xu a few days ago. She said my sister is staying at home and hasn't been allowed to go out recently!" Mo Yi changed the subject.

"Oh, Yi Yi, you don't know! Xu Ke went on a business trip and has been gone for several days without sending a single letter back. Wenwen is starting to get worried!"

"What did the Xu family say?" Mo Yi asked calmly.

"The Xu family says men should prioritize their duties. They told Wenwen to take good care of herself during her pregnancy. She doesn't lack anything... Every two weeks, the Xu family sends a doctor and a female physician to check on her. It's just... she keeps vomiting, and it's been four months already. She's lost so much weight..."

Sigh, if it weren't for what happened last time, Mother wouldn't be in such a hurry. Why did Xu Ke have to go out now of all times?! The Xu family is just... women shouldn't be like this at this time..."

"Alright! Let's not talk about this anymore..." Mo Ruhai came to the rescue.

"Yiyi, the kitchen has made lion's head meatballs. Should we have someone call your uncle back?" Mo Ruhai asked.

"No need, Dad, we'll eat it ourselves!"

“Okay! Eat by yourself…” He smiled much more when he saw his daughter.

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