Chapter 62 Plotting to Become the Madam and the Arrival of Someone from the Yu Manor (1/2)

The reason why Yu Feng was here was simple. His younger sister had gone to him, crying. He was very angry but was trying not to show it. He asked, ”Lord Mo, Feng'er is already so old. How can he represent the household with his status? He can't even have a good marriage. He is your only son. Do you intend to let him carry the name as the concubine's son forever?”

It was indeed hard for Mo Yufeng to marry a n.o.ble young lady with his status as the concubine's son. Even though he was the only son of the family, Mo Huawen was still young. If he married another woman, she might bear him a son. That would become his main son, and he would one day represent the family.

If that happened, who would care about a concubine's son? So what if he was the elder son!

This was what the Yu family was most worried about. If Auntie Fang wanted to be acknowledged in her own family, she could not do so as a concubine. The Yu family would not allow a main daughter of theirs to become someone's concubine. As such, the Yu family would not be able to acknowledge her in their ancestral halls if Mo Huawen did not marry her. Even though everyone in the Yu family knew about it, they could not make it public.

Yu Feng pitied his younger sister a lot, especially so after he saw how thin Auntie Fang had gotten when he entered Lihua Garden earlier. She did not look like how she had when she first came to the capital. He saw how she looked aggrieved and cried when she talked about what had made her sad, and as such, he felt entirely dissatisfied with Mo Huawen. He waited in the study for a long time and heard that Mo Huawen had gone to General Manor to visit his daughter. He thought that Mo Huawen must be after the General Manor's support, which was why he had not married Yu Feng's sister even after all this while.

He naturally felt upset about it.

”Lord Yu, we will talk about Auntie Fang later. Min'er got into trouble sometime earlier and even drew the ire of Her Majesty. She would...” Mo Huawen brought up Mo Xuemin's incident. He knew what Yu Feng wanted, but he did not want to suddenly make Auntie Fang the madam before he thought it through carefully.

”Min'er must have suffered because of what happened in the palace. She is just a young lady who has just arrived at the palace. How could she know anyone in there? The incident with King Chu has more to do with his position. It has nothing much to do with us. The Empress would understand. ”Yu Feng put down his teacup with displeasure.

”Even so, we have to see how the Palace feels about it. No matter what, Min'er still has a bad name right now...” Mo Huawen hesitated. The rumors about Mo Xuemin had not abated. Instead, they had grown even more vicious. Even some of his old friends would mention the matter. Mo Huawen was very angry about it.

And it made him even more hesitant.

”Then what about Feng'er? Min'er is a daughter, but Feng'er is a boy. He will take up the helm of this family. This is the right time to find him a good match. If you remain hesitant, it will grow more difficult for him to find a match.” Even though Yu Feng agreed with what Mo Huawen had said, his stand immediately solidified when he thought of how his sister had cried and pleaded with him.

Mo Huawen would have thought of his only son. As such, he had not done anything to Auntie Fang. He could not have done anything to her because of his children. He frowned and felt very annoyed. ”Lord Yu, let's talk about this matter in a few days. I will think about it again!”

”Lord Mo, are you worried about General Manor?” ”I remember that you seemed to have had a fallout with the Fu General Manor when your wife died. They did not even let you enter the city gates. It's been more than a year, and I have never heard of a husband remaining single for his deceased wife. Furthermore, Auntie Fang gave birth to a son and a daughter for you, and even if she had not done anything to benefit the family, she has worked hard for it. Could you bear to let her continue suffering?” Yu Feng felt a little angry when he saw how Mo Huawen was still hesitant. He half-mocked him by bringing up the Fu General...

He was trying to say that the Fu General Manor had long abandoned Mo Huawen, so why was he still sucking up to them?

Now that he mentioned it, Mo Huawen had not only not thought about the virtues of Auntie Fang as Yu Feng wanted, he thought about his helpless third daughter. He thought of the sadness that appeared in her eyes from time to time, and his expression turned grave. He said coldly, ”Lord Yu does not have to find out about the matters between my manor and the Fu General Manor. Auntie Fang has tried to harm my main daughter under everyone's eyes. There was so many n.o.bility who saw it. You should understand what I have to do.”

To make Yu Feng understand and to show that Mo Huawen had evidence, he had to mention Auntie Fang. However, the focus was on how Mo Xuetong had intentionally plotted and schemed.

As such, Yu Feng did not like Mo Xuetong as well. When he heard Mo Huawen pus.h.i.+ng all the blame to his sister, he slapped the table forcefully and stood up. ”That main daughter of yours is so young, but she is so disrespectful towards her concubine mother. How would she be like when she grows up.”

How dare someone to speak against the main daughter on behalf of a concubine. How disrespectful!

Mo Huawen was enraged. He stood up as well and pointed at the door coldly, ”Lord Yu, if you have so much time to meddle in the business of other people, then you might very well take care of your household. It is not up to a concubine to discuss my daughter.”

He was throwing Yu Feng out!

Yu Feng would have just left if he had not thought about Auntie Fang's predicament. He tampered down his anger and bowed slowly and politely. ”Lord Mo, I was in the wrong just now. I was just worried when I saw how thin my sister had become and heard the rumors about Min'er...”

Since Yu Feng had softened first, and because of the matter with Mo Xuemin and Mo Yufeng, Mo Huawen could not be too unreasonable. He said lightly, ”Many thanks, Lord Yu, for your concern for my concubine.”

Their conversation had reached an awkward point. The two spoke about casual matters, and Yu Feng left. He had only just left Mo Huawen's door when he saw a little maid standing under the great tree in front of the door.

She went up to him in a hurry and curtsied respectfully.

”I am First Miss' personal maid. First Miss wanted to come and see you when she heard that you have come but she could not. She seeks your forgiveness. She heard that cousin has come to the capital and would like to invite her over for a chat if she is free. First Miss and First Miss Yu were very good friends in Cloud City.”

Yu Feng nodded and said, ”Tell your mistress that Rong'er will come to visit her in a few days.”

”Many thanks,” Mo Xiu said and left.

Yu Feng returned to his manor in a bad mood. When he entered the inner courtyard, he saw his daughter and wife seated there, chatting. He sat down gloomily.

”Father, did you visit Cousin and Aunt today? How are they? They've been in the capital for some time. Ask Cousin to go shopping with me in a couple of days.” Yu Sirong was a clean looking girl. However, the prideful look in her eyes made her seem less gentle.