Chapter 40 The Mother and Daughter from Fuqing Garden Plots Again (1/2)
”I will mind myself. Auntie, please mind your own business next time as well or you might not only fail to become the matriarch but also lose your position as a concubine. Father's tolerance has its limits too. Auntie, please consider elder brother and me when you do things. Don't be full of yourself and do low-cla.s.s things, forgetting your status. The General Manor has not had much to say to the Mo Manor recently because of the poor relations between them and father. Now that the little s.l.u.t is back, there are some things that you cannot handle.” Mo Xuemin harrumphed and turned to speak to Mo Jin who had been standing outside the door, not even daring to move.
”Auntie Fang, please go back. Father might ask you questions later. Please be smarter and don't get confused again and get Father angry. Find time to speak to Father regarding that matter. Pretend to suffer a little. He might let you off then.”
Auntie Fang wanted to say something else. However, she saw Mo Xuemin closing her eyes, and she stomped her feet. Then, she thought of how Mo Huawen might possibly come and she panicked. She turned to leave hurriedly. Nanny Li who was waiting outside rushed up to her with her coat and they left in a hurry.
”Mo Jin, go and see if anyone is here. If they are here, ask them to wait in the garden. Say that I will go out in a bit. Prepare tea for them.” Inside the house, Mo Xuemin opened her eyes. She had already put on her usual graceful and gentle smile. She was still the kind and gracious First Miss of the Mo family.
She definitely had to attend the flower appreciation banquet. She would not let the little s.l.u.t ruin her plans!
”Yes!” Mo Jin, who was standing behind the curtains lowered her head in reply and turned to leave.
”What? You were the one who took the invite?” Mo Huawen's eyes were a little cold and a little disappointed. He looked at his youngest daughter distantly and coldly. They were both 13 years old and Tong'er was only a few days older than her. However, Tong'er was so obedient while his youngest daughter who always behaved adorably before him was so short-sighted.
When had his youngest daughter been brought up to be so mean? She was not only high and mighty, she had even taken an invitation meant for Tong'er.
”Old Sir, Qiong'er is insensible. She didn't mean to do it. Someone must have instigated her to do it. Otherwise, she would not dare to do something like that.” Auntie Qing did not think that Mo Xueqiong would be implicated in the investigation. She knelt beside Mo Xueqiong and pleaded for her.
”How dare you speak. You are the one who taught her. She does not even know the status difference between the main daughter and the daughters of the concubines. She is just a mere daughter of a concubine, and she dared to go against Tong'er. Tong'er is the main daughter and has the right to attend the banquet. If you go, you will only embarra.s.s me. How dare you even think about it.” Mo Huawen yelled sharply. He only felt extremely disappointed in this daughter.
”Father, Eldest Sister went to the flower appreciation banquet last year too. Eldest Sister went, so why can't I. We are all daughters of concubines, so there should not be any difference between us. Furthermore, Third Sister has only just returned to the capital. How would she know what to take note of at a banquet like this? You might as well let me go so that I can make you proud.” Mo Xueqiong was so frightened her face was pale. However, she could not let go of her chance to attend the banquet, which was why she was arguing while crying.
”You unfilial daughter. How dare you argue with me? You are rebelling. Come, take Fourth Miss to the shed and lock her up.” Mo Huawen shook with anger, the green veins on his forehead twitched forcefully.
A few maidservants came up to drag Mo Xueqiong away.
”Father, Father. I won't do it again! I won't do it again.” Mo Xueqiong did not dare to say anything else when she saw Mo Huawen's stern expression. She knelt on the floor, shaking tearfully while pleading with her father.
”Again? There's still a next time!” Mo Huawen shook his sleeves out coldly and turned to leave. He ignored Mo Xueqiong who was crying while she was dragged away. He felt annoyed by his youngest daughter. Min'er was sensible, Feng'er was a boy, while Tong'er was left in Cloud City. Qiong'er was the youngest, and everyone doted on her when she made a fuss to get what she wanted. However, he had never imagined that Qiong'er would become the person she was today.
Her personality would only get her into trouble. He thought to himself that he had better find Mo Xueqiong a husband quickly. He did not have to be very wealthy. A person like Mo Xuetong would only get into trouble if she married into a family like that. And she would also bring trouble to that family.
Inside Qingwei Garden.
”Miss, Old Sir went to Lihua Garden to scold Auntie Fang. Then, someone said that Fourth Miss was the one who did it. It's really odd. Even though Fourth Miss is not smart, why would she do something like that?” Mo He recounted what she heard earlier in an interesting manner. She did not forget to tug on Mo Lan, who was beside her, and asked her her question.
Mo Xuetong sat in front of her dresser. Mo Yu was helping her remove her makeup. A cold smile appeared on her face when she heard what Mo He said. Auntie Fang had indeed shown weakness!
”Fourth Miss is stupid. She must have been tricked by Auntie Fang and First Miss. What kind of place is this? Auntie Fang is in charge of the back courtyard. Even if Fourth Miss is wild, without Auntie Fang working behind the scenes, it would be impossible for her to get the invitation. Then, they said that it went missing. First Miss had already prepared cloths long ago. Isn't it obvious that she is going to attend the banquet? Old Sir is too much, he didn't even think of this.”
Mo Yu pursed her lips and said with dissatisfaction. She was a clear-minded bystander. Furthermore, she understood Auntie Fang. As such, she definitely knew that Auntie Fang was involved in this matter.
But Auntie Fang and First Miss pretended to be innocent and that they had been framed. It was so frustrating!
”No wonder I thought it was weird. Mo Yu, you see things so clearly!” Mo He's eyes brightened when she heard what Mo Yu had to say. She suddenly understood why she felt that something was odd when she heard the news herself. Mo Yu's words had helped her to discover the truth, so she praised Mo Yu.
They had grown up together, so they had never had to yield to each other. Mo Yu rather enjoyed Mo He's praised, and she looked at Mo He with a look of satisfaction, saying, ”You don't have to ask Mo Lan first if anything happens in the future. You can just ask me. I have plenty to teach you!”
”Hah, you're getting too full of yourself. Miss, look, Mo Yu is bullying me. You should take her in hand.” Mo He was annoyed when she saw Mo Yu feeling full of herself. She put down the teapot in her hand and complained to Mo Xuetong.
”It is up to Miss who she wants to punish. Look at you, you're just a maid. How dare you get Miss to do things. Do you really think you're a Miss?” Mo Yu was not a simple opponent. She smiled and returned the jibe. She helped to release Mo Xuetong's long hair from its braids and was about to help her lie down.
”Miss won't be like you all. All right, stop playing around. Miss has to go to the palace tomorrow.” Mo Lan smiled and stopped the two. The clothes that Old Madam Xu had prepared was hung up. The head dressing was already placed on the dresser. The head dressing and the clothes were of one set. Even though they were not brightly colored, they were not plain either. They seemed elegant and cla.s.sy.
”Alright, alright. I won't stoop to your level!” Mo He scrunched up her nose and sent Mo Yu a look of challenge. However, she laughed first. The few of them were in a good mood today. They all felt happy when they thought of how Auntie Fang had been scolded by Old Sir. No matter what, Auntie Fang was definitely going to be scolded today.