Chapter 15 Mo Xuemin Got Rejected (1/2)

Mo Xuetong saw Mo Huawen turn his head as if he was going to interfere. An innocent and bashful smile appeared on her face immediately. She twirled her handkerchief and spoke sweetly. ”Father, Grandmother was worried and said that she would personally pick teaching nannies for me. I even heard that they're from the palace and are better than those you'd find outside. Grandmother asked Tong'er to go to her place to learn etiquette in a few days.”

Her tone was casual and was even careful. The candlelight shone on her face brilliantly, and in the light, she seemed especially coy and lovely.

Qin Yufeng, who was sitting by her side could not help but look up with a smile and size her up carefully!

Sima Lingyun looked at her delicate little face almost dazedly. His heart sped up for some reason.

Auntie Fang, who was seated by the side, looked at her with a venomous glint in her eyes.

”That'd do. After you recuperate for a few days, go and visit your grandmother at the General Manor. The old madam's choice would naturally be good...”Mo Huawen agreed on the spot. He thought of his deceased wife and felt a rush of guilt and grief. He looked at Mo Xuetong's eyes, which were like his wife's. The way he looked at Mo Xuetong grew even more doting.

”Father, Min'er wants to go with third sister to visit grandmother. I want to learn etiquette with grandmother too. It'd be good for your reputation when I go with you to functions in the future!” Mo Xuemin said with a smile. Her expression was gentle and elegant as she looked up with a bright smile.

She always pretended to be the sensible and gentle eldest daughter in front of Mo Huawen. She always seemed to be thinking of the Mo manor.

Mo Xuetong smirked to herself. Mo Xuemin was just using her to borrow power from the general manor.

The four nation building generals, Ming, Luo Ding and Fu were truly n.o.ble and powerful families. The failing Duke's family could not be compared to them. If Mo Xuemin were to be acknowledged by the Fu general family, then her worth would multiply several hundred times over. Her status as the eldest daughter of the family would be cemented.

However, in her past life, Mo Xuemin had made use of her and stepped on her while at it. The general manor had fallen because of this. Mo Xuetong would not forget the deep enmity she had.

”It would be great if eldest sister can study etiquette with me! Father, Uncle's return these few days as well. Do you want to go with me to visit him? It's been a long while since Tong'er last saw Uncle. When I was little, he doted on Tong'er very much. I wonder if he'll still dote on me as much.” She smiled to herself coldly. There was a lively expression on her face and she quickly changed the topic before Mo Huawen could agree. She blinked her bright eyes and looked at Mo Huawen eagerly as if she wanted him to trust her.

Mo Huawen felt a rush of love for his daughter who had a fragile and coy hopeful expression on her face. He reached out to pat her head.

”Tong'er you're so adorable. Uncle would naturally still dote on you.” Mo Huawen said dotingly. However, he paused when he said ”Uncle”. His expression changed as he recalled that Mo Xuetong's uncle was not a person who should be trifled with! Not only that, he was a rather hateful person!

The general Luocheng was a leading character in the army of the Great Qin. He had always been decisive, but doted very much on his only younger sister. When he heard that Luo Xia had died in Cloud City and Mo Huawen had gone to the city without taking Tong'er with him, General Luo Cheng had been enraged. He sent people to guard the entrance of the city and did not allow Mo Huawen to enter. If not for the emperor sending someone to arbitrate, Mo Huawen would probably not be able to enter the capital.

When he thought of his brother-in-law's cold expression, Mo Huawen felt a s.h.i.+ver run down his back. Then, he thought of Mo Xuemin's suggestion and suddenly felt that it was not a good idea. If Luo Cheng saw how Mo Huawen had allow Mo Xuemin to visit their house, he would probably cause trouble. If that happened, Min'er might not only fail to study but also be beaten and then sent home.

He was now a close subordinate of Emperor Zongwen. If something like this happened now, he would lose face.

After considering this, he was about to stop Mo Xuemin. However, Mo Xuetong looked at Mo Huawen innocently and asked,

”Father, Uncle is really fierce. It'd be great if you go with me. I heard that Uncle's kill lots of people. Cousin once told Tong'er that he's killed tens and thousands of people. He said that it took days to wash off the scent of blood on Uncle's clothes. Isn't he terribly scary!”

This...

Mo Xuemin's face paled and her lips trembled, growing white.

On the other side, Qin Yufeng held up the cup of wine in his hand and placed it to his lips for a sip. There was a hint of laughter in his eyes.

”Your cousin is just scaring you. Nothing like that happened. Your Uncle dotes on you the most and has sent people to ask about you many times. I think we shall visit your grandmother tomorrow morning. She's in ill health and misses you. She'd probably send someone to ask about you again if you don't go.” Mo Huawen said with a smile.

”That's great. Eldest sister, come to my grandparents' house tomorrow with me. My Uncle will be back in a few days, as will my cousins. It'd be really lively then.” Mo Xuetong's smile grew even sweeter. Her lashes fluttered and she went to hold Mo Xuemin's hands warmly.