Too high to reach

Chapter 46 Unveiling a Surprise
The mother and daughter had a fight over the box.

But afterwards, Wang didn't tell her husband, and Mo Yi didn't tell his father either. Mo Ruhai, completely oblivious, chatted with his son and then with his elder brother in the front yard, and didn't know anything about it.

She strictly ordered the servants in the courtyard not to spread the word! Madam Wang threatened with a livid face: If this gets out, she will punish them.

This was the first time anyone had seen the wife so stern, and they were too scared to gossip.

Mo Yuan had heard that there was a commotion in the Wang family's courtyard, but she couldn't find out why.

She was most sensitive to such things. During dinner, her pretty eyes darted back and forth a couple of times before she smiled, her lips pursed. Seeing Mo Wen's expression, and recalling the last time the Liang family's young master came to their house…

Although I don't know what happened, it's probably because Mo Wen is jealous again!
I'll find out sooner or later!
After finishing breakfast, she put on her Mowen sticker. "Sister, I dreamt that you got married last night, and I feel a little empty inside. Sigh, that's how sisters are. When we're together, we argue and bicker, but when we're really apart, we miss each other terribly and only think about the good old days."

Mo Wen didn't know what she was up to, and casually nodded: "Yes! It was the same with my eldest and second eldest sisters back then. Now when we meet, we're still very affectionate!"

"Yes! Are you preparing your dowry, sister? If you need any help, just let me know!"

"You're so kind, but I really don't have anything to do right now!" How could she possibly use Mo Yuan?

"I saw Liang You that day, tsk... he's tall and big, and looks quite energetic, but his appearance is rather ordinary. He can't compare to Young Master Xu, can he?"

These were the words Mo Wen most wanted to say... but she was wary of Mo Yuan and didn't respond.

“Judging from your expression, Master Xu must be more handsome than Liang You! Right?” She nudged Mo Wen. “Hmph, even if you hadn’t said anything, we would have seen him during the New Year! Oh dear, it seems that Mo Yi has changed quite a bit since getting this marriage.” Mo Yuan chatted casually, seemingly unintentionally.

"What's changed?" Mo Wen asked.

……

In the evening, Mo Ruhai returned home with a big smile on his face.

"The master hasn't returned yet?"

The gatekeeper replied, "They haven't returned yet!"

Instead of rushing back to the Wang family courtyard, Mo Ruhai stood alone in the front living room, not sitting down, pacing around the room, sometimes laughing with his hands clasped together, sometimes shaking his head and sighing, his emotions fluctuating greatly, looking very uneasy.

After waiting for a long time, my older brother still didn't come back.

Only then did he walk back to Wang's house with his hands behind his back.

Wang was really angry about the box; it was the first time someone had ever talked back to her like that! She had completely ignored Mo Yi for the past two days.

Originally, I planned to go to my sister's house to solidify the marriage with the Liang family, but I got angry and didn't go!

I secretly made up my mind that if this girl didn't apologize to me properly, I really wouldn't care about her anymore!

Coincidentally, Wang Xiujuan's mother-in-law had been coughing a bit lately, and with the New Year approaching and many things to do, she hadn't had time to talk about it. As for the Liang family, they seemed to be preoccupied with something else and didn't bring it up again.

At that moment, Wang was talking to Mowen when her husband lifted the curtain and came in.

Unlike before, he was all smiles today. He looked radiant, as if he were glowing.

Back then, she was deeply attracted by that innocent and bright smile...

My heart skipped a beat, and I couldn't help but wonder: What's wrong with him?
Could it be that you want money?! So, with a stern face, she asked, "What's wrong with you?" Her tone was not friendly at all.

Mo Wen gently nudged her mother, then stood up and bowed to Mo Ruhai. Actually, Mo Wen had long known that her mother's attitude towards her father was inappropriate, but she rarely pointed it out. "Let's stop arguing now, shall we? My head is throbbing."

Mo Ruhai was no longer bothered by Wang's cold attitude, especially today; it didn't affect his mood at all. He directly ordered, "Qiu Hong, go quickly and call Yi Yi here!"

Qiu Hong responded and went out.

Hearing her husband say he wanted to call Mo Yi, Wang became even angrier. "Why call that wretched girl?"

Mo Ruhai pointed at Wang Shi, his anger rising again. "That's your daughter! She's fifteen, a grown woman. How can she speak so recklessly all the time? She's your own mother, raising her, yet you don't love her. In the near future, you'll make her leave the Mo family with these feelings!"

"Then why don't you talk to her about why she made me angry? What kind of girl would dare to talk back to her mother like that?"

Mo Ruhai felt that if he talked back, his good mood would be ruined. "Hmph! I just hope you won't regret it in the future!"

Wang Shi was unwilling to accept this, and was about to say that she wouldn't regret it when Mo Wen quickly stopped her: "Mother... Father, have some tea!" She smiled and poured tea for Mo Ruhai. Mo Ruhai looked at his well-behaved and beautiful eldest daughter and was somewhat satisfied, and then fell silent.

A little while later, Mo Yi came again.

She bowed to her parents and then addressed them as her elder sister. The mother and daughter seemed annoyed by her presence and remained indifferent.

But when Mo Ruhai saw Mo Yi, he looked at her as if she were a treasure, his eyes narrowing into slits.

"Yi Yi, sit down! All of you, calm down and listen to me!" He said smugly and mysteriously.

He crossed his legs and said, "I have good news for you! Lord Zhang told me today. Do you know the Marquis of Jing'an's residence in Houhai?"

He actually started to get excited...

Wang looked at her husband in bewilderment. Had he gone mad today? What was this Jing'an Marquis's Mansion...? How would a woman like her know anything about it? She rolled her eyes at him unhappily.

Mo Wen didn't understand what her father meant, so she didn't respond.

On the contrary, it was Mo Yi, who was usually the least talkative, who chimed in for her father: "The Marquis's mansion in Houhai? That must be very impressive! Father, what's so special about it? Tell me quickly!"

Mo Wen glanced at Mo Yi out of the corner of her eye. That brat! She doesn't care who she's talking to, but she's happily flattering her father.
Sure enough, this was enough to excite Mo Ruhai to continue, "The Marquis of Jing'an and his son fought in the Northwest and, although they gained much merit, they both died on the battlefield! How pitiful! They sacrificed themselves for their country. The Marquis only has one son, the heir, who is not yet married... He only has one older sister, who is already married. And he has no other sons. The dignified Marquis's mansion has been cut off from its line!"

He shook his head with a sigh, then looked intently at Mo Yi: "Lady Jing'an, a heroine among women. She immediately decided to select a few young men from the side branches and bring them to the Marquis's mansion for training. Then, she would choose the most outstanding one to inherit the mansion."

Everyone looked at Mo Ruhai, wondering why he was talking to these women.

"Furthermore, it was said that among the five, those who didn't inherit the Marquis's mansion... as long as they have good character and are willing to work hard, the Jing'an Marquis's mansion will also give them a good future. Not to mention anything else, the Jing'an Marquis's mansion has the soldiers and property left by their ancestors, as well as connections in all aspects... giving them even a little bit of that would be incredible!"

After saying that, Mo Ruhai clapped his hands and laughed heartily.

Everyone was still looking at him with complete confusion.

Looking around at his wife and daughter, Mo Ruhai stroked his beard, becoming even more smug!
Madam Wang was utterly baffled; he was truly going crazy! "Master, why are you telling us all this?"

Seeing that everyone still didn't understand, Mo Ruhai finally revealed the punchline: "What? You still don't get it? Marquis Jing'an... his surname is Liang!"

(End of this chapter)