Chapter 33 The Mess at the Family Rites (2) (2/2)
”That's ludicrous. A daughter of a concubine has only done the family rites for the main daughter once and she wants to help her mother become the wife?” Someone could not bear to listen any longer and started scolding immediately. Mo Huawen's expression darkened. Those present were all n.o.bles and scholars. If the rumors started that he cared more for his concubine's children than his main line, it would harm his reputation as a court official and he might even be complained about in court.
”Third Young Miss Mo. If you trust me, shall I make a diagnosis?” Bai Yihao squatted down and did not wait for Mo Xuetong to object. He held up her wrist with a light smile and spoke softly and gently. His clothes were as white as snow, and when he lowered himself, others did not feel that he was being impolite, but felt that he was n.o.ble and elegant.
A person like him was willing to lower himself and make a diagnosis for Mo Xuetong. What great luck that was. In the shadow of the gree, Mo Xuemin, who was wearing the plain coa.r.s.e clothes, long prepared to take Mo Xuetong's place, looked at him dazedly. She only wished that the handsome face was smiling at her. Her fingers pressed onto the tree leaves forcefully and she did not feel anything even as the sharp leaves pierced through her skin.
There was only this moment left in her mind. The handsome young man's enchanting smile. She had thought that Sima Lingyun and You Yuecheng were very handsome and no one could compare. But there was someone who was so handsome, so n.o.ble, so perfect!
”Many thanks, Sir Bai!” Mo Xuetong stretched out her hand graciously and looked at Bai Yihao with her dark eyes. A gentle smile curled on her lips.
She was an extremely intelligent woman! What was rare was that she could bear so much. She was exactly the one he was looking for. He was willing to stretch out an olive branch at the right time...
Bai Yihao looked at her unmovingly and placed his long fingers on her pale wrist. He said with a faint smile, ”Third Young Miss Mo is not ill, but she has been hurt!” Her long fingers flicked lightly and Mo Xuetong's sleeves were flicked up her wrist. There were large red marks on her pale skin that made others feel a chill go down their spines.
There were many marks and some spots were even bleeding. She looked as if she had been jabbed by needles.
”Someone's placed sharp needles in Third Young Miss Mo's clothing. They pierced through her skin which was why she could not hold on any longer and that is the reason for her pale complexion.” Bai Yihao made the diagnosis. Then, he turned and brought his servants into the hall. He reached out and scratched the inside of her clothing, revealing sharp spikes. If one looked carefully, they were like thin needles. They were so thin they were like hair and one would not be able to see them if they did not look carefully.
Mo Xuetong flushed as her arms were revealed. She quickly hid her arm but everyone had already seen the red welts on her arm and the fine needles. Their expression all changed.
”What exactly happened?” Mo Huawen's expression darkened. He pulled on Mo Xuetong's arm which she had hidden and yelled at Auntie Fang.
”Father, nothing's the matter. Perhaps the clothing had not been cleaned properly because it was made in a rush. Tong'er only felt as if there were needles piercing me after I put on the clothes. It's fine, and it's only a few spots. Tong'er will bear the pain and will not hinder the family rites.” Mo Xuetong smiled and answered before Auntie Fang could. However, her cloudy eyes seemed to be filled with sufferance that made others pity her. She looked at Auntie Fang fearfully and lowered her head, biting her lips.
Auntie Fang's complexion had turned as white as snow when she saw the fine needles. She could not stand any longer and knelt down forcefully. ”I don't know what happened. Old Sir, perhaps those who did the tailoring had done this in a hurry.”
Mo Huawen was enraged by this. He almost yelled, ”You s.l.u.t, how dare you speak after doing something like this.”
The truth had been revealed. It was obvious someone had tampered with Tong'er's clothing. Who else other than Auntie Fang could do something like this? Mo Huawen hated himself for softening his heart towards her in the past few days. He pitied Mo Xuetong when he saw how she bit her lips in pain and at the blood appearing at her lips. She had not said anything negative towards Auntie Fang even though she was in pain.
”The two of you, go inside and change for Miss and then apply some medicine on her.” Mo Huawen's expression had never been so dark.
The two maids did not say anything else and helped Mo Xuetong out.
All the guests were shaking their heads. Once they entered the room, it was their family matter. It would be impolite for them to keep watching!
Mo Huawen glared at Auntie Fang. His eyes were like dark murky water. Auntie Fang felt a chill go down her spine when she looked at the sharpness in his eyes. She took a few steps back and then hesitated. Where did the needles in the s.h.i.+rt come from? She had not put them in, how would she do something so obvious? The ”Heavenly Silkworm Needles” would not be discovered so easily.
Mo Lan brought a tray over. There were more than a hundred needles of the same color on it that shone coldly.
”Old Sir, I have already taken the needles from the sleeves, collars, waist and the vest.” Mo Lan knelt before Mo Huawen and did not say anything else. However, her eyes revealed many of her emotions.
”How did you all wait on Third Miss? Why did no one come to report and why did you let Third Miss put on such clothing?” Mo Huawen was furious.
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