Chapter 338 - Mo Xuemin Fails and Gets into Trouble (1/2)

“Brother Sima, are you really going to pit yourself against this woman? Or are you pitting yourself against the Empress?” There was a sharp flash in You Yuecheng’s eyes. He picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip from it. He did not look up at Sima Lingyun. Compared to Sima Lingyun who seemed to be very anxious and was putting up a show, You Yuecheng was much more composed.

You Yuecheng could tell what Sima Lingyun was thinking at just one glance. It was not that he could not help Sima Lingyun, however, he would not allow Sima Lingyun to do as he wished.

You Yuecheng’s words were slightly jarring and Sima Lingyun’s eyes flickered with fear. If he dared to shame the Empress, he would have refused to marry Mo Xuemin then. Then, all of this would not have happened.

“Lingyun does not dare. I just want justice for the Zhenguo Manor. Even though the Zhenguo Manor has fallen, we are still meritorious subjects of the previous emperor. Now that we are being bullied and shamed, Lingyun will get justice even if I have to pay with my life.” Sima Lingyun might sound tactful, but his stance was rigid.

He had emptied his coffers in order to revitalize Duke Zhenguo’s Manor. Now that he had such an opportunity, he would hold on to it tightly.

He could not help but look at Mo Xuemin’s swollen face. There was a hint of a cold smile in his eyes. He did not think that Mo Xuemin, that s.l.u.t, still had some use. He could still use her to exchange for a position in court.

“Since Brother Sima thinks so, then I have nothing to say.” You Yuecheng smiled lightly. He looked at Sima Lingyun coldly and suddenly stood up. It was as if he really did not want to bother himself with this matter and was about to leave the room. “Your Excellency, you can sue my second brother and your wife for adultery. I will return to my place and prepare for this. We will see each other in court!”

He seemed carefree and uncaring as if he were not going to care about the matter anymore. The three in the sitting room were shocked.

“Your Excellency…” Mo Xuemin cried out pitifully.

“Eldest Brother, save me!” You Yuelian was panicked as well. He stood up along with You Yuecheng. He was so frightened he paled when he thought of the consequences.

Sima Lingyun did not expect You Yuecheng would go from wanting to suppress the matter to being uncaring in just a second. He was fl.u.s.tered too and he realized that it would not benefit Duke Zhenguo’s Manor to blow the matter up. They would be completely embarra.s.sed and he might not be able to divorce the evil woman. The Empress had bestowed this marriage and they could not divorce just like that. Furthermore, he would even offend the Empress if the matter blew up.

“Your Excellency, please sit down, we can discuss the matter.” He could not help but speak more gently as he stood up and invited You Yuecheng to sit down again.

“My second brother was wronged. It would be best if we can suppress the matter. My father thinks highly of my second brother. He likes my second brother very much even though he is concubine-born.” You Yuecheng looked at You Yuelian and said indifferently.

Since he mentioned that You Yuelian was concubine-born, he also intended to say that his concessions would be limited as well. Then, he mentioned that he had no choice but to make concessions because of how highly their father thought of You Yuelian. You Yuecheng’s statement caused Sima Lingyun’s soaring hopes to fall back to the ground. He had too many high hopes but was powerless in reality.

“But having such a vicious woman come from our manor is truly… G.o.d will forbid if I don’t deal with her.” Sima Lingyun was furious when he thought of how Mo Xuemin actually dared to hurt his mother. He wanted to kill her and his murderous intent showed in his eyes.

“Brother Sima, the Mingguo Manor is willing to help you get a double promotion to become part of the Golden Elite Forces because of your graciousness.” You Yuecheng could not be bothered to say anything else. He had some thoughts weighing down on his heart. He did not know what happened to Mo Xuetong and was not willing to tarry any longer with Sima Lingyun.

He knew exactly what Sima Lingyun wanted and it was not difficult to resolve the matter.

Sima Lingyun was Marquess Zhenguo and inherited a leisurely position as a fifth-grade official. If he were to be promoted twice, he would be a fourth-grade official. As part of the Golden Elite Forces, he would be able to stay beside the Emperor. Compared to how hard he had to try to appear in front of the Emperor in the past, this was a much more powerful position. Sima Lingyun would definitely agree now that such a large present had fallen from the sky.

A fourth-grade position as part of the Golden Elite Forces!

Sima Lingyun was so excited he almost stood up. He did not look angry anymore and was ecstatic. His eyes shone brilliantly. It was a position he had wanted for a long time and he did not expect to get it so easily. He almost could not believe it. He blinked and composed himself, suppressing the joy that he felt. He put his hands together at You Yuecheng, pretending to be indifferent, and said, “Your Excellency, then this is settled.”

He still knew his own limitations. If he continued to talk, the deal might go bust. You Yuelian was just a concubine-born son after all. While the Mingguo Manor cared for him, there was still a limit. Furthermore, as long as Sima Lingyun could appear before the Emperor, he would bath in luxury and glory in the future. As long as he was able to perform well before the Emperor, he would have opportunities.

“Brother Sima, you are truly straightforward. I shall take my second brother home now. Wait for the letter that will come in a few days.” You Yuecheng stood up. He had no intention of keeping his volume down. He smiled lightly and glanced at Mo Xuemin with a cold look in his eyes.

“Alright, I will wait for good news from Your Excellency!” Sima Lingyun smiled with satisfaction when he thought of the court position he was about to get. His life would be smooth-sailing from now on. He had already forgotten all the anger and frustrations he felt earlier. He only felt that it was impossible to push luck away when it came.

“Your Excellency, save me, Your Excellency, save me!” Mo Xuemin panicked when he saw that You Yuecheng was about to leave. She could not be bothered with anything else and hurtled toward him, wrapping her arms around his legs and calling out anxiously.

She knew how much Sima Lingyun hated her. If she were to stay here alone, she would die. Her hair was in a mess and she did not care how messy her clothes were. She sobbed loudly while she held onto You Yuecheng.

“Madam, why are you doing this?” There was a flash of hatred in You Yuecheng’s eyes as he looked at Sima Lingyun, pretending not to understand what Mo Xuemin was doing.

Sima Lingyun was so angry he was about to vomit blood. He was having good luck; how dared she offend You Yuecheng? He did not even think why Mo Xuemin had hurtled toward the man and only thought that she was confused. He went over to her and kicked her. He said, “Men, take this s.l.u.t to the woodshed.”

A few servants appeared and dragged Mo Xuemin away rudely, grabbing her legs and arms.