Chapter 234 - Stopping Mo Xuemins Plot (2/2)

“Father, did the Yu family just send a letter here?” Mo Xuetong asked after thinking about the matter.

Mo Huawen stood up and paced around in the study frustratedly with his hands behind his back. Then, he said, “They said that they would be here tomorrow a few days ago. It’s as if they are afraid that I will hold their family member hostage. If they want to come, then they should come earlier and take her with them lest she soils our place. Clear up Lihua Garden for other use in the future.”

His tone seemed a little anxious and angry. The green veins on his forehead twitched.

They had already made preparations a few days ago. Auntie Fang had indeed plotted again!

Mo Xuetong immediately understood Mo Xuemin’s evil plot. As long as they find something wrong with Mo Xuetong, and with the Yu family as a witness, she would not be able to absolve herself of her sins even if she killed herself. As for Auntie Fang and Mo Xuemin, they could push all the blame on her. Auntie Fang’s viciousness and Mo Xuemin’s ruined virtue were all caused by her. Mo Xuemin’s plots were getting better and better.

If it was discovered that everything had been caused by her… Father would not forgive her. If he were to punish her, her maternal family would definitely not allow it. The relations.h.i.+p between her father and her maternal family would sour. And if that happened, her father’s marriage with Aunt Xu Yan would be no more.

Then, Auntie Fang becoming the legal wife would not just be a pipe dream!

Mo Xuetong lowered her lashes to hide the icy coldness in her eyes. She looked up, her eyes clear and beautiful, as she consoled her father in gentle tones. “Father, what about Elder Brother? No matter what Auntie did, she is still Elder Brother’s mother. If he gets angry at you, Aunt Xu Yan will not be safe even when she enters the manor.”

Her words got through to Mo Huawen and dissolved all his anger.

“Is the rascal son going to mind my business now? He’s an unfilial ingrate. I want to see if he’d dare to do anything.” Mo Huawen said hatefully as he slammed his hand at the table forcefully.

Auntie Fang was a vicious woman and her children she raised had ruined the Mo family. When he thought about how Mo Yufeng had caused him trouble a few days ago, Mo Huawen grew angry. Mo Yufeng had tried to be like those playboys and fought for the popular courtesan at the brothel with someone. He had even hit the other party. It was lawless!

How could a son like that be his heir?

Mo Xuetong knew that Auntie Fang would never be able to get back to the position she once had when she saw how angry Mo Huawen was. Mo Xuemin might have many plans, but she had underestimated a person’s heart and the hurt her Father felt. Even though Auntie Fang had not done anything wrong, her secret meeting with someone else had made Mo Huawen angry. She would never have another chance at being the legal wife ever again.

No matter it was the Yu family or Mo Xuemin, they were all betting on Auntie Fang. Then she would give them a betting chance!

“Father, then shall we inform the family tomorrow… If the Yu family tries anything…” Mo Xuetong asked gently, chewing on her lips.

It was no big deal to throw a concubine out of the house and one did not have to consult the elder relatives about it. But the Yu family was too arrogant, and if they did not inform the elders and take the chance to stop Auntie Fang from trying to clamber back to her old position of glory, issues would keep cropping up. They should just cut things off here.

Mo Huawen placed his forehead against his hand and thought about it for a moment. Then, he nodded decisively. This matter could not drag on any longer. It had been a personal matter in his manor in the past but now that the Yu family brought Consort Yu into this, he would be dragged into Consort Yu’s camp if he did not cut ties with Auntie Fang completely. Mo Huawen was thought highly of by the Emperor despite his low position in court because he was a righteous man and was not connected to anyone in the palace. He was loyal only to the Emperor.

The Emperor admired independent subjects like him the most.

Mo Huawen was very enlightened after his stint in politics. He knew what the Emperor was wary of. As such, he did not think highly of the Yu family’s move!

Since he was decided, it was impossible for there to be peaceful negotiations with the Yu family tomorrow. Mo Huawen had always been a careful person. He sat behind his desk while Mo Huawen helped him to grind his ink. Mo Huawen picked up a brush, thought about it, and started to write. Then, he ordered a servant to send a few letters.

“Father, if the Old Madam could speak up for you, would it be even better?” Mo Xuetong suddenly asked him with a smile.

Mo Huawen frowned. It would be for the best if the Old Madam could speak up for him. After all, she was the only true elder in the manor. Furthermore, the inner courtyard involved the womenfolk. He had had no choice but to interfere in it as a man.

Mo Huawen looked at his daughter and saw the worry in her eyes. He knew that she was worried that his reputation would be dragged down by the matters of the inner courtyard. The concern and admiration on her child-like face could not be hidden. Mo Huawen felt the anger in him fade. He reached out to pat her head and smiled at her.

“Tong’er, don’t worry. I will go to the Old Madam’s later. She should handle these matters.”

“Father, you’ve messed up my hair again.” Mo Xuetong said adorably and pushed his hand away. Her soft and gentle smile and her slight pout made one’s heart melt.

Mo Huawen could not help but laugh loudly. His heart was filled with warmth when he looked at his adorable daughter.

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