Too high to reach

Chapter 76 Rooted in History
With the bleeding stopped, Mo Yi's mind finally started working again.

She was certain: someone pushed her, and it was intentional! But she couldn't be sure who it was...

Wang Xiaoyang showing the eagle might be a way to distract everyone… If so, she's covering for Wang Xiaowei. But it could also be Liu Yuan, or someone else…

After all, everyone came here today because of Liang You, and Liang You's attitude towards her has angered everyone.

At the same time, she could also realize that Mo Wen had initially held her... but that grip had loosened. She didn't know if he hadn't held on at all, or if he had let go.

Over there, Liu Yuan's eyes gleamed, and she was quite assertive: "We have to wait for the head monk from the temple, or Mrs. Mo, to arrive! We need to make things clear before we leave!"

Wang Xiaowei said, "That's right, there's a difference between men and women. You have to give Miss Mo an explanation!" Without any scruples, she steered the conversation in that direction.

Mo Yi overheard the conversation. Their intentions were clear… they wanted to tie her to that man. She reached out and pulled Mo Wen forcefully, even poking her. She then turned her head towards Liu Yuan and Wang Xiaowei.

She then turned to Liang You and said, "I'm too weak. Brother Liang, please help me up!"

Mo Wen, with mixed feelings, immediately understood after being reminded by Mo Yi.

She quickly stood up, stepped forward, and bowed to the man.

"Thank you so much for saving my sister, sir." Although Mo Wen was mean and petty, she wasn't stupid. Faced with the bigger picture, she had to handle things properly. Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to the Mo family.

Are those two trying to tie Mo Yi to this person?!
What a despicable person!

With a face full of gratitude, she said, "If it weren't for your help, sir, I don't know how badly I would have been injured! I will definitely repay your life-saving grace. Please leave your name so that my father and brothers can come and thank you later."

Despite Mo Wen's sincere attitude, the man remained indifferent, saying, "No need!" and walked straight ahead.

He was facing Liu Yuan directly; if Liu Yuan didn't move aside, they would bump into each other.

Liu Yuan blushed and quickly stepped aside, but still refused to let it go: "Hey! You can't..."

The man's patience had reached its limit. He turned around and glanced behind him.

Below, a man in blue, who appeared to be climbing a mountain, was standing on the seventh or eighth step watching the commotion. Now, he stepped up.

Wang Xiaowei felt a sudden, inexplicable fear, and goosebumps rose all over her body.

Liang You had already helped Mo Yi up. He walked over a few steps and bowed to the man: "Sir! I am Liang You from the Marquis of Jing'an's residence. Thank you for your kindness! If it is convenient for you later, the Liang family will certainly repay you properly! If it is inconvenient for you, we hope to meet again in the future! Ladies, this gentleman seems to have other important matters to attend to. Let's help Miss Mo to see a doctor first!"

The man glanced at Liang You, then calmly walked upwards.

Liu Yuan glared angrily at the man's retreating figure, thinking: Anyway, things have come to this! Mo Yi can dream on if she wants to marry Liang You again!

So, he grabbed Wang Xiaowei and went straight back to report the news.

Mo Wen came over, wanting to help Mo Yi instead of Liang You.

“It’s okay, I can walk by myself!” Mo Yi turned slightly to the side, shaking off the two of them. Her voice was muffled, but her attitude was clear.

Because she suddenly understood.

If there was still a sliver of possibility between me and Liang You before...

That's it, it's all over.

Oh well... it's fate!
Mo Wen, her biological sister from both parents, gave up on herself. Regardless of whether there had been any sisterly affection in the past, this was the end of it.

Mo Yi's movements were abrupt and resolute, making Mo Wen feel uneasy and guilty: "Yi Yi, what's wrong with you?"

Mo Yi shook her head. "Let's go."

Liang You didn't insist on helping her up, but instead carefully walked ahead of her, half-turned, as if afraid that she might fall again.

……

The one who just saved Mo Yi was Prince Qi, Li Jing.

He traveled incognito today because he didn't want to reveal his whereabouts and avoid unnecessary trouble.

But I never expected to encounter such trouble!

He frowned slightly, left the chattering, crying silly girls behind, and went up to a higher place.

We followed the path into a small gate and walked for quite a while.

We arrived at a secluded courtyard.

There were servants at the door. When they saw him arrive, they bowed and opened the door.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, a figure rushed over and bumped into him. This reminded him of the woman from earlier: she tripped and fell even while walking, she was incredibly clumsy!
What's wrong with you guys? Why do you keep bumping into people's arms?

"Uncle! I've missed you so much!"

What kind of talk is that?!
Li Jing's face was gloomy. He hugged the small body in his arms for a moment, then let go.

He looked down at the boy in his arms. The boy was like a spider, as if he wanted to hug him with both arms and legs.

I pushed it, but it wouldn't budge.

What's wrong with him?! *Sigh* Look at him, grinning like that, never serious!

If Mo Yi could see it, she would realize that the one in Li Jing's arms is the same one that climbed the tree just now!
Li Jing started finding fault again: It's been two years, how come you haven't grown much taller?

Will he grow up to be a short, ugly boy?

He's quite good-looking, with beautiful eyes that are looking at me with a moist expression!
"Alright! Stand up straight, what kind of posture is this!" His expression and voice were both very serious.

Push the silly boy hard to make him stand up straight.

The boy had barely been pushed away when he clung to him again.

She wrapped her arms around his waist, buried her face in his chest, and said in a spoiled tone, "Uncle! Did you miss your nephew?!"

Li Jing: "..."

The door opened, and a middle-aged man came out of the room. He was dressed in fine clothes and had a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes.

Upon seeing him, he stepped forward with a smile and bowed. "Your Highness."

Li Jing was furious the moment she saw him.

"Liu Yue, this is the person you trained?!"

Liu Yue was also a little embarrassed: "The Prince has been gone for more than two years. He must miss you. Look, you've grown taller, haven't you?"

Li Jing looked at Liu Nian, who was still clinging to her, with disdain. "What? It was the same last time I came back!"

"Uncle! I've grown! I've grown so much!" The boy was afraid he wouldn't grow taller, so he quickly exaggerated his height.

"nonsense!"

"Uncle, you're not leaving again this time, are you?!" The boy hugged him tightly, as if he was afraid that the boy would leave.

"What? You got bullied again?" The prince looked at Liu Yue sternly.

Liu Yue quickly waved his hand and smiled wryly, "Your Highness, no! Really no, you can ask Anian if you don't believe me!"

Liu Nian also chimed in, "No one bullied me, I just missed you. Uncle, please take me home!"

Li Jing felt a pang of sadness, a feeling he had never experienced before.

"Once spring arrives, I'll take you to Black Hawk Camp for a few days!"

"Really? Uncle, you keep your word!"

"Okay. This is something I brought for you. Take a look at it yourself first. I need to talk to... him for a bit."

The tenderness he showed when speaking to the boy came from the bottom of his heart, a tenderness he had never shown even to his own son.

In reality, they met very rarely. But due to some strange bond, Li Jing gave this nephew the tenderness and affection she had never given to anyone else.

Liu Nian gave him unparalleled trust and admiration.

"Go play in your room by yourself."

Liu Nian carried the heavy bundle into the inner room, quietly put the things down, and eavesdropped through the crack in the door.

"Your Highness, would you like some tea?" Liu Yue personally brewed the tea.

Li Jing said calmly, "What's wrong? Is your stupid woman still acting like that?"

Liu Yue quickly waved his hand again: "No, no. Really! You can ask Nian Ge'er later if you don't believe me. Now, either my father takes care of him or I do, we don't let them see each other."

"Hmph! Stupid woman!" Li Jing sneered!
If Mo Yi could hear this now, she would understand where the boy's tone came from...

(End of this chapter)