Too high to reach

Chapter 355 The Empress Arrives
Liang You returned and sent someone to the Qi Prince's residence to inform Mo Yi.

Mo Yi sighed and rubbed her temples after hearing this.

Princess Yu'an has been keeping a close eye on the Xu family all along. Before, I thought Princess Yu'an was quite cunning. She wanted to harm me, and she pretended to be close to me long ago, starting her plans. How could she have made such a foolish mistake now?

The Crown Prince's situation... is unpredictable, and he can hardly be considered secure in his position. Is she really that arrogant?

What good would it do the Crown Prince to provoke the Xu family?

Given Mo Wen's physical condition, this pregnancy is probably in jeopardy again... Then, she realized that she could now be completely calm and composed.

I don't plan to bother with saving face anymore.

However, one code equals one code.

We can't let Princess Yu'an be so openly arrogant... She went to the front study and discussed things with the prince's advisors for a while.

Throughout the journey, Wang was both anxious and angry.

In the past, she would discuss things with Mowen and complain about her husband whenever something happened. Now that's no longer possible, so she turns to her eldest daughter-in-law whenever something happens, nagging and complaining.

"Let me tell you, her going out this time is definitely related to Mo Yi! I don't know what angered her... Everyone told her to stay home and take good care of herself during her pregnancy, so why did she secretly go out to see Mo Yi? If it weren't for that... how could this have happened?"

Zhou didn't know what the two sisters had a dispute, but she felt that Mo Yi was very calm and composed, and that it shouldn't be her business.

Seeing her mother-in-law's accusing look...

So she gently advised, "Mother, Third Sister didn't explain what happened clearly. When you go, ask Fifth Sister first. Find out the truth before you speak. Don't rush."

Wang looked at her daughter-in-law with an expression that seemed to say, "Don't I know this already?"

"I just came here to get a clear answer. Do I look like I'm in a hurry?"

That's pretty infuriating.

Zhou forced a smile, "Yes, it was my inappropriate words."

"Hmph, you! Don't always be so cautious just because Mo Yi has a high status." Madam Wang was very dissatisfied with Madam Zhou. "We're all blood relatives in the family. Whether we're doing well or not, in Mother's eyes, we're all the same! Besides, Wenwen isn't bad either! Sisters shouldn't be so formal..."

She sighed and looked out of the car. "You, you seem smart, but you're actually quite stupid. Didn't you even notice that Madam Xu mentioned Mo Yi today? Given what happened yesterday, Mo Yi should have received the news! She should have come to see me, or at the very least sent someone to inquire and give me a gift... But if that were the case, Madam Xu would definitely have mentioned it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou thought to herself, "I must say, my mother-in-law is quite astute."

"Those two must have had something go wrong. Otherwise, Wenwen wouldn't be so angry. Sigh, this child, she's been wronged! But she won't say anything, she's just too strong-willed!"

Zhou nodded in agreement, but inwardly sighed: her mother-in-law wasn't like the usual mean-spirited mother-in-law who used underhanded tactics, but... recently, she had a lot of opinions about her and her aunt managing the household together! She was subtly bringing up her in her words.

However, her husband, Mo Da, was the eldest son of the Mo family, and she had also given birth to the eldest grandson of the Mo family.

Isn't it only natural for me to take care of things at home?
Isn't this better?!
Mo Fan's fiancée, A Jiu, didn't seem capable of handling such trivial matters. In the future, it would be natural and beneficial for him to take over the management of the household from his aunt.

Otherwise, what am I at home?

My aunt is willing to relinquish control, but my mother-in-law... I don't know if she's pretending to be confused, she's always being sarcastic and unpleasant.

And then there's Mo Wen. To be honest, since marrying into the Mo family, I've never seen much of her personal belongings. She married into the Xu family, a family of higher status, and aside from New Year's gifts, I haven't seen many of her personal items either.

Moreover, when she got married... she practically wanted to take half of her mother-in-law's dowry! She didn't even think about her family...

Mo Da will take the imperial examination and make a living. Mo Bao's books, she'll read them. Mo Yi will get married, and Mo Qing will be born… She doesn't consider any of these things! She only cares about herself; she's incredibly selfish!

With Mo Yi by their side, how much better has the family's situation improved? And her future husband will also need the prince's help to secure a job.

But in my mother-in-law's eyes, there's only ink pattern; she's so confused!

Who knows what she'll do next!
Just then, they arrived at the Prince's Mansion.

Upon seeing Wang and Zhou, the person at the door immediately became obsequious and fawning: "My dear in-laws, Madam Mo, what a rare treat!"

Wang raised her chin, smiled faintly, and remained silent.

Madam Zhou stepped forward and said softly, "It's an urgent matter. I wonder if Your Highness is at home?"

"My lady is here. Please come in!"

Mo Yi was looking at accounts inside when she heard a message at the door that her mother and sister-in-law had arrived.

She didn't even lift her eyelids. After a while, she smiled slightly and said, "I'm not here to interrogate you, I'm here to ask for help."

"Please wait in the living room, Mrs. Mo," she said calmly.

Hearing this tone, Hongyan blinked.

As the weather began to cool, Mo Yi didn't bother dressing up when she didn't need to go out. Now, she wore a light jacket and skirt, her hair casually pulled back on her head. "Help me with my hair and clothes," Mo Yi said slowly and deliberately. She wasn't in a hurry at all.

Hongyan understood what the Empress meant.

She arranged for other maids to help the princess with her dressing, and then went to the courtyard gate to greet her.

Wang led Zhou into the garden, where the roses were still blooming sporadically. The main road was clean, while the smaller paths were already covered with fallen leaves, creating a very tranquil atmosphere.

When the servants they encountered saw them, they stood respectfully by the roadside and bowed.

With a sigh, Wang couldn't understand why Mo Yi was able to live such a life.
Although Wenwen is not bad, she still can't compare to the Prince's Mansion. Besides, she has two mothers-in-law and a sister-in-law... Sigh, unlike Moyi, who is the most powerful person behind closed doors.
Hmph, with her life like this, isn't it perfectly normal for her to help her sisters?
As he walked and pondered, he was led by servants to the main courtyard gate.

Hongyan greeted them politely, "Second Madam Mo, Eldest Madam Mo. Hongyan is very kind to you."

Madam Wang forced a smile, "Miss Hongyan, where is your mistress?"

"Her Majesty already knows you two have arrived and has instructed that you wait in the living room. Please,..."

Wang thought to herself, "This has never been this formal before."

Two maids under the porch first bowed to Madam Wang, and then lifted the curtain.

Upon entering the living room, Hongyan gestured, "Please sit down."

After they sat down, four maids came to serve them, walking silently, their silk sashes swaying gently at their waists...

On the small table between the Wang and Zhou families, there were teacups and four plates of snacks. A tray was also brought over, on which was a clean, warm, and fragrant damp cloth.

Wang and Zhou looked at each other and quickly picked up the tray to wipe their hands. The maid waited with the tray, and after wiping their hands, she quickly put the tray back.

After doing all this, the girl curtsied, stepped aside, and stood silently against the wall.

Hongyan walked over, inspected the items, and then said softly, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment."

After saying this, he bowed, turned around, and went into the inner room through the side door.

Wang Shi had been sitting there holding her breath. Just as she was about to relax after Hongyan left, she remembered that there were still four maids left.

He sat up straight again, his eyes scanning the surroundings... all sorts of rare and precious items, incense, carpets, screens. There was also a Western clock ticking away... the only sound in the entire room was this, which made the environment even quieter.

Even the slightest movement makes the fabric of my clothes rustle...

What is Mo Yi doing?
Why isn't it showing up?

After sitting for a while, Wang became restless and gestured to Zhou, as if to say: What's wrong? Why isn't she coming out yet?

Zhou was also a little nervous, but she remained seated, pretending not to see Wang's expression.

The longer Wang sat, the more nervous she became.

The imposing aura that Xu Jia had projected—questioning Mo Yi right off the bat—had already dissipated.

How much time passed was unknown, so much so that Wang Shi became angry and wanted to return home...

As soon as Hongyan came out, she announced, "Second Madam Mo, First Lady Mo, Her Majesty has arrived."

First came a maid, and then Mo Yi and the maid walked out slowly from behind. She didn't sit down, but stood in the main seat and glanced at Madam Wang and Madam Zhou.

A gaze—it's a feeling that's hard to describe.

Before Wang could react, Zhou unconsciously stood up abruptly.

Influenced by her, Wang also quickly stood up.

Mo Yi then turned around and sat down, saying calmly, "We're family, no need for formalities. Mother and sister-in-law, please sit down."

This momentum...

Wang opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Zhou Shi had already sensed something was wrong, and quickly curtsied, saying, "Thank you, Your Highness." She then quietly tugged at Wang Shi's sleeve.

Wang gave an awkward laugh and carefully sat down.

"Didn't Father come?" Mo Yi asked.

"He...he didn't come. Your Majesty..." Wang couldn't bring herself to call out "Yi Yi." And now, she didn't know what else to say...

"If you have something to say, Mother, please speak." Mo Yi's face remained expressionless.