Chapter 315 - The Marquess Forces Mo Xuetong to Marry Him (1/2)
“The servant said that he escaped with the little princess but he fell because he was in a hurry and left the little princess behind. A n.o.bleman pa.s.sed by on his horse carriage and the servant was very frightened and hid. He saw the man carrying the little princess onto the carriage and they left. The servant ran after them and saw the words, Fu General Manor, on the carriage…” Hua Xiangfeng said vaguely. One could not tell if he really knew or if he was postulating.
Mo Huawen could hear a crash in his mind and his face turned pale immediately. If he had not always hidden his feelings well, he would have already stood up and questioned the man anxiously.
He did not really know what happened to Luo Xia when she was little. However, from the little details later, he found out who she really was. He had never told anyone else about it. When he heard what Hua Xiangfeng said, he had a vague idea in his mind and his expression changed greatly.
Hua Xiangfeng looked at him coldly and saw a slight change in Mo Huawen. He knew then that it was real. He could not help but sigh at his nephew’s amazing means for he was able to find out about such a secret. He immediately smiled and said, “I don’t know if the person was speaking the truth or not. Why would the princess flee with a servant? I think this must be false, so I had the servants lock him up.”
The royal princess was of the royal bloodline. Mo Xuetong had become a princess because the Princess Royal had named Mo Xuetong her G.o.ddaughter. What about the other princess!?
It was said that King Jin had had two beautiful daughters and they were born princesses. There were rumors that said that the princesses managed to escape the chaos and also rumors that said that they perished together with King Jin. But anyway, they were true princesses!
They were more convincing than Mo Xuetong, who was Princess Anping.
“Lord Hua, why are you telling me this?” Mo Huawen’s expression changed slightly and his voice became harsh. He said coldly, “Shouldn’t you go to Fu General Manor for their matters? Why have you come to me?”
He did not believe that this illusionary servant would be able to convince anyone.
As long as Fu General Manor insisted that the incident did not happen, the servant had no evidence and could not prove anything.
“Sir Mo, don’t be angry. My nephew investigated and found this matter. He even collected some materials because of this. I heard that the First Miss of Fu General Manor had always been ill. The Old Madam brought her to receive treatment and she returned healthily 6 months later. Some people also say that your first wife does not look like the Old Madam nor Old Sir of Fu General Manor.” Hua Xiangfeng watched Mo Huawen closely with a smile.
It was You Yuecheng!
Mo Huawen could not say anything. If it was just a servant, the servant was no match for Fu General Manor, of course. However, You Yuecheng was the son of the Mingguo Manor and also had a position in the army. He was young but Emperor Zongwen thought well of him. Furthermore, if he had evidence, it would not be difficult for the matters back then to surface again.
Ever since Luo Xia pa.s.sed away, Mo Huawen began to find out traces about her. The more he investigated, the more shocked he was. The woman who had slept beside him for years might be the descendant of King Jin. He felt frightened every time he thought of this and he finally found out everything from Luo Bin’s letter.
If someone were to find out about this, Fu General Manor would be implicated and even Tong’er might die. Mo Huawen knew how important this was!
He gritted his teeth and looked up, saying coldly. “What does Sir You intend to do?”
Since You Yuecheng already guessed what happened then, or perhaps he had evidence in his hands but did not submit it and come to tell him instead, it meant that he wanted something. Mo Huawen heaved a sigh of relief. It was good as long as he wanted something from Mo Huawen. Mo Huawen would try his best to protect Tong’er’s life and Fu General Manor.
It was good as long as he wanted something from the Mo Manor!
Hua Xiangfeng smiled slightly when he saw that Mo Huawen questioned him despite not acknowledging the matter. He took a few sips from his teacup and put it down. Then, he slowly said, “Lord Mo, your daughter, Princess Anping, is a rare beauty. She is also dignified and polite. My nephew likes her very much. It would be great if our families can be joined in marriage. Then, Sir Mo, what concerns you will concern my nephew.”
It was clear from what he was saying that You Yuecheng wanted to marry Mo Xuetong.
The man was interested in Tong’er. Mo Huawen paused when he thought of how You Yuecheng used to pester Mo Xuemin and he was unhappy. There was a hint of darkness in his eyes. He forced down the anger he felt after a few moments and said coldly, “It is a pity that my daughter is still mourning. We have let His Excellency down.”
Tong’er still had to mourn for a year while You Yuecheng was almost 20. He did not think that You Yuecheng could afford to wait.
Hua Xiangfeng froze. He did not think that Mo Huawen would reject him so decisively. He frowned and then said with a smile, “Sir Mo, I heard that your eldest daughter is going to be married soon. Since your eldest daughter does not have to mourn, your younger daughter can be excused as well. Furthermore, Princess Anping is now the Princess Royal’s daughter. She should be filial to the Princess Royal, so why can’t she get married?”
This was rather ridiculous, but it was not entirely wrong too. At least, the Princess Royal was Mo Xuetong’s mother in name now.
“Sir Mo, are you worried about Princess Anping? Rest a.s.sured, are you not aware of what kind of man my nephew is? If he likes anyone so easily, the Mingguo Manor would have already been filled with women. Why would the inner courtyard be so quiet? Only Third Miss Mo from your manor is good enough for Yuecheng to ask for her hand so humbly.”
He had especially pointed out that Mo Xuetong was the Third Miss of the Mo family. This also meant that the Mingguo Manor did not care that Mo Xuetong was a princess. Compared to these century-old n.o.ble families, Mo Xuetong’s status sounded good enough, but did not pose any threat at all. Even if she were a true princess of the royal family, the son of the Mingguo Manor would be more than sufficient for her.
Mo Huawen fell silent.
To tell the truth, You Yuecheng’s reputation was not bad. Compared to the wealthy playboys in the capital who loafed around, he was much better. He was not only thought highly of by the Emperor, but he was also very self-disciplined. There were not any rumors about there being concubines in the Mingguo Manor. There were only two bed maids and that was considered very good for someone of his status.