Chapter 153 - The Accident! Mo Xuemin Enters the Palace (2/2)

Was it just to loan them his carriage? King Chu, who was known for being gentle， and educated would not do something like that! There must be a second part to this! They were in the palace, and there were some things that even King Chu could not do easily. She supposed she did not have to wait long to see what would happen next.

She looked up and laughed coldly. The second part was already happening!

“Father, Elder Brother, what are you two doing here? Oh, isn’t that Third Sister?” “What is it? What happened?” The gentle voice was filled with surprise. It was neither high nor low, and her tone was completely suitable for well-bred young ladies to use when they were surprised. Mo Xuetong looked up. An average-sized horse carriage stopped. Mo Xuemin emerged from the carriage graciously with the help of Mo Xiu.

There was a happy smile on her beautiful and pale face. She let go of Mo Xiu’s hand and took two steps forward, curtsying to Mo Huawen.

“Min’er, where are you going?” Mo Huawen frowned slightly and looked at his eldest daughter in a rather hostile manner. She had been locked up in the manor, so why was she out running about? However, there were outsiders present and there were some things that he could not say.

“Father, Min’er heard you coughing really badly in the study a few days ago. You didn’t get better even after taking medicine. I feared that you might hurt your lungs if this goes on, so I wanted to get this pill called the ‘Hundred Cough Pill’ I once saw at the Yu’s. I heard my cousin say that the pill is really effective, so I thought of getting one. I was about to get some and give them to you tonight.” Mo Xuemin smiled gently as if she had not seen the unhappiness in Mo Huawen’s face.

It was already evening time and lights were lit on the streets. They shone on her plain clothing, making her seem rather sad. Mo Xuemin was usually dressed in bright, luxurious colors and had never looked so plain and dreary. Mo Xuetong’s gaze swept her lightly and she realized that Mo Xuemin’s brows had been artfully arranged and there was a light layer of powder on her face that was put on just to the right extent. It made her skin look brighter and softer and made one sympathize with her.

How could their father not feel bad for her when she had always appeared to be beautiful and arrogant but now looked so plain? There was also that worry that could not be hidden in her eyes, and how she tried to smile despite feeling aggrieved. Furthermore, she seemed entirely concerned for their father when she spoke, and Mo Huawen’s expression could not help but soften.

“Father, since Min’er’s carriage is here, then let Min’er send Third Sister in. It would save us from bothering King Chu. King Chu still has to greet His Majesty in the main hall later. It would be inappropriate for Third Sister to take the horse carriage.” Mo Xuemin changed the topic quickly and turned to speak to Mo Huawen.

“Greet His Highness, King Chu.” Mo Huawen did not reply, but instead spoke lightly to Mo Xuemin.

“Greetings, Your Highness, King Chu.” Mo Xuemin seemed to have only noticed Feng Yuxuan, who was standing to the side, tall and straight. She turned around and curtsied, looking at Feng Yuxuan with her beautiful eyes before lowering them shyly.

Mo Xuetong could not help but be in awe of her acting. She was a really good actress, for n.o.body could tell from her behavior that something had happened in the palace between her and King Chu. It was as if this were her first time meeting King Chu, and she was behaving like how a n.o.ble lady. How fake was Mo Xuemin for her to be able to behave as if nothing had happened!

“Please, get up! This must be Lord Mo’s eldest daughter. You are indeed beautiful and gentle. You will definitely s.h.i.+ne at the banquet today. How about this, I do indeed have something on today, so I shall visit your manor with a gift of apology another day. Ladies, you might as well attend the banquet together. Even though the carriage is a little small, but you two are sisters, so it shouldn’t matter that much.”

He did not mention the trouble that Mo Xuemin had caused at the last banquet because of him. It was as if it were his first time meeting the Mo sisters. And he had even issued the invite so politely. This King Chu wasn’t simple either.

Feng Yuxuan’s last sentence was directed at Mo Huawen. Then, he waved his hand without waiting for Mo Huawen’s reply.

A maid emerged from behind him obediently.

“There is a clothing shop not far ahead. There are clothes and accessories there. First Miss and Third Miss are both dressed rather plainly today. You two go there and pick out some clothes. It would be a gift from me. You, take the two ladies there later.” Feng Yuxuan said with a smile.

“Your Highness, that is too kind of you. She was not injured…” Mo Huawen tried to object with a frown.

“Lord Mo, if you refuse, you’d be looking down on me. I really have something pressing to attend to and will get someone to take you all there. You all have to pick a few items or I would be berated by my royal father. He will not let me off easily for speeding on palace grounds.” Feng Yuxuan got on a fine horse that was brought over by someone. Then, he smiled at Mo Huawen, put his hands together in greeting, and then turned around to leave with his men.

The obedient servant stayed behind and approached Mo Huawen. He lowered his hand and said with a laugh, “Lord Mo…”

This meant that if they did not go, they would be looking down on King Chu, Feng Yuxuan. Since this was so, it would be considered unreasonable for Mo Huawen to continue in his objections. He looked at his eldest daughter helplessly. Her expression was one of soft gentleness. Despite knowing that she would not be able to attend the banquet, she still had a smile on her face and did not have a hint of displeasure on her expression. However, her eyes turned slightly and she glanced at Mo Xuetong’s fitting dress enviously, revealing the special gentleness that only girls had. The smile in her eyes was genuine and beautiful.

“Father, Min’er will let Third Sister have the carriage. I will go to the Yu’s to get the medicine and get the Yu’s to help me get a carriage home. Anyway, I am not in a rush. It would be late at night by the time you get back from the banquet. I will melt the pills in water for you to drink then.” Mo Xuemin saw how awkward Mo Huawen felt and spoke hurriedly. There was a smile on her face, but her eyes glistened in the light, making her look sad and pitiful.

“Feng’er, go with your sisters to the shop that His Highness spoke of and pick something for your elder sister to change into. Then the two girls shall pick a few sets of accessories and we will go to the palace together. I still have something to report to His Majesty, so I shall leave first. Min’er, even though your carriage is a little small, it will do.”

Mo Huawen looked at the three who all had different expressions and sighed to himself. No matter what, they were all his children and he hoped that they would be able to get along well. No matter how evil Auntie Fang was, he still cared for his two children she bore him.

“Father, are you saying that Min’er can also…” Mo Xuemin looked up in joy and surprise. Her eyes shone with joyful tears in the light.

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