Too high to reach

Chapter 415 Extra: The Unfulfilled Wish
At the Liu family home, Madam Hu sent her daughter back to her room.

He sat down and sighed.

She went to the Eastern Palace several times, but the situation remained unclear, and she still couldn't make up her mind...

Back then, when the Crown Prince fell from power, Liu Nian revealed her true identity. At the time, she was shocked, terrified, and filled with regret.

Only she herself knows best how she treated Liu Nian...

I've known my husband for over thirty years. We were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since we were little. I never imagined that he would secretly do such a big thing behind my back!
I thought he was the type to just stay home and keep the family business, but it turns out he was a confidant of the King of Qi from the very beginning, controlling so many things and doing so many things!

Then, thinking about how her husband was inexplicably injured after Liu Nian was "abandoned" by her... her eyes reddened. A close call could have led to disaster!
However, she was the type of person who rarely admitted to doing anything wrong. So, she pointed the accusing finger at her husband, "You're really something! You've fooled me so badly!"

Her eyes welled up with tears: "At that time, I was about to give birth, and I couldn't eat or sleep. And you... you brought a boy home without any explanation and made me raise him as your son! I was convinced he was your illegitimate child... and you didn't tell me the truth!"
Don't even mention me, what woman in the world could tolerate this? You promised me a lifetime of marital bliss... so you should have trusted me and explained things clearly, right? But instead, you chose to deceive me..."

Thinking about it this way, and saying it out loud, I suddenly felt like the most innocent and the most righteous person.

Now that things have come to this, Liu Yue is unwilling to dwell on the past with her anymore. He just smiles and says, "Okay, okay, yes, yes, it's all my fault!"

Her husband had admitted his mistakes! She felt that when she met Liu Nian again, she could face him with a clear conscience...

Of course, another thing that makes her feel confident is that her son and daughter both get along very well with Liu Nian.

With the support of her father-in-law, husband, and son, spanning three generations, the Liu family has firmly established itself among the top families in the capital!
She has lived a very glamorous life for the past three years!

The various banquets and tea parties he personally organized were popular among the top figures in the capital.

She has a grandson, her daughter is about to get married, and she is still as beautiful as ever.

Her life was wonderful.

...Until today, three years later, the Crown Prince has returned.

The grown-up grandson had completely overturned her previous impression... His noble bearing and elegant demeanor, even in front of his father-in-law, made him no less impressive in conversation...

In addition, there's the inherent aura of imperial nobility.

I was stunned.

Everyone is talking about how there will be a vibrant court and a magnificent emperor in the future.

Yes, the Emperor!

An emperor with supreme power...

Previously, she believed that a woman's life was perfect if she had a considerate husband, a wealthy life, novel clothes, and outstanding children.

Another important reason for this is that the previous Crown Prince Li Huan was much older than his daughter Siwan and already had a Crown Princess.

Let alone the fact that Li Huan is only the crown prince... even if he ascends the throne, given the eunuch's personality, there's no chance he'll become the empress or anyone else.

So she didn't even consider that possibility.

The reason she was in such a hurry to arrange a marriage for her daughter with Xiao Zheng was because she and Xiao Zheng's mother were very close friends. The Zheng family had a good family tradition and were well-off. Xiao Zheng was also the most favored child.

There's another crucial point: the child was born with a refined and otherworldly appearance, like a celestial being... and also had an exceptionally good temperament.

Once the daughter marries into the family, her life will be at peace.

but……

The Crown Prince made Xiao Zheng seem bland and uninteresting!

She pushed open a door and saw an even more dazzling sight. For example: her daughter, dressed in the robes of an empress…

After that, she became depressed, and so did her daughter. They even stopped caring about the wedding arrangements.

Then, Hu Hua'er brought it all to light...

This struck a chord deep within her, making her feel she had to do something...

But what can we do now?

She cautiously brought up the matter with her husband, but Liu Yue burst into laughter, "Regretting it now?! Your mother told you not to arrange Siwan's engagement so early, but you wouldn't listen!"

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Hu felt as if her heart was being torn apart.

Actually, Liu Yue was just joking with his wife. Because nobody knows when Liu Nian will be able to be recognized as part of the family!
Seeing that her husband didn't seem to think much about it at all, Madam Hu was both angry and anxious... She was at her wit's end, so she took her daughter to the Crown Prince's residence several times these days.

This time, they sent over the things the grandson used to use; next time, they'll send over some flowers, plants, fish, and birds. As the foster mother, arranging these things isn't excessive.

She was testing the waters, and seeing the grandson and daughter chatting and laughing, she was certain: her goal was correct.

But the road to the goal is dangerous, cruel, and uncertain...

……

The Prince Qi's mansion has started hosting a banquet, and Mo Yi is taking this opportunity to select candidates...

On this day, Lady Jing'an Marquis arrived, bringing with her eldest daughter, who was not yet two years old.

"Oh! Little Bean is here!" Mo Yi was overjoyed to see Liang Bean... "Come here. Auntie will give you a hug!"

She picked up the little girl...

“Your Majesty…she’s not light anymore, and when she struggles, she’s quite strong! You must be careful…” The speaker was Liang You’s wife.

The new lady.

She has a baby face, rosy complexion, big eyes, a small mouth, and a sweet expression.

She was a daughter of Madam Liang's family.

The former wife of the Marquis of Jing'an, Lady Wenfang, has divorced Liang Youhe.

Princess Wenfang's grandmother was the Grand Princess, and her family had close ties with the Empress and the Crown Prince.

Although he had not been involved in the previous crimes, his family members had worked for the Crown Prince and there had been substantial financial dealings between them.

To be fair, given that they are both members of the royal family, and especially considering that Li Huan has held the position of crown prince for so many years, it's not unreasonable for them to have these interactions.

But if someone wants to find fault, they can easily find it. It all depends on whether Li Jing turns a blind eye!

Before the decision on their punishment was made, Liang You came to see Mo Yi in person.

That day was the 100th day since Mo Yi's eldest son...

Liang You is now more composed. But when he talks about this with Mo Yi, he still blushes and is a little embarrassed: "Originally, my mother said she would come to talk to you, but I thought, this matter... I should come in person: I want to divorce Princess Wenfang."

However... as you know, after the Grand Princess passed away, her family's status actually dropped a notch.

Now I'm entangled with Li Huan again... If I bring up divorce now, some people will probably criticize the Marquis's mansion. They'll say I'm kicking someone when they're down, which is not gentlemanly.

But she and I, from our arranged marriage until now, have been incompatible in every way. We still haven't…

He couldn't bring himself to say the words "consummate the marriage." "It would be so pathetic to live like this for the rest of my life. So, I'd like to ask the Empress to inquire with the Prince if he could find a way to help me."

Mo Yi readily agreed and then turned to talk to Li Jing.

As a result, Li Jing glanced at her sideways, with a half-smile, and said, "Don't you think... it's strange that Liang You personally came to you about this? Don't you think it's strange that you're getting involved in this matter?"

Mo Yi felt guilty after hearing this, "What... Your Highness, you've seen everything Liang You has done these past few years! He spearheaded several of our major undertakings! He even saved our entire family. He single-handedly held up the Jing'an Marquis's mansion. He's truly excellent in every way!"
The only regret and shortcoming is that the marriage did not go as planned...

Li Jing scoffed, "Of course he won't get his way! If he did... where would I find a wife? And where would I find such a big son? Right, son?!" He chirped like a bird, teasing the baby...

"Your Highness! What are you saying?"

"Hmph... He even came to you about this, he really doesn't treat you like an outsider!" Li Jing glared at Mo Yi amidst her busy schedule and left.

Despite the complaints, the matter was still resolved.

The result was that Princess Wenfang divorced Liang You, and Li Jing was exempted from holding her family accountable for their affairs... After all, she hadn't committed any major crimes, and with this incident, her life at her parents' home wasn't too difficult. Not long after, Princess Wenfang married and left the capital.

Liang You remarried soon after, marrying a relative from his wife's family.

She had a happy life and a daughter.

Liang You, with a calculating mind, instructed his wife, "Raise her well..." His true thoughts: Raise her well so she can marry Mo Yi's eldest son in the future. Let the next generation realize the wish he couldn't fulfill himself!
Sure enough, Mo Yi really, really liked Little Bean.

"It's okay, it's okay! I can carry you..." Mo Yi hugged her, "Dou Dou, come on. Auntie will take you to find your brother to play..."

(End of this chapter)