Chapter 350 - Old Madam Arrived, Causing a Commotion (1/2)

Bai Yihao leaving the country did not create much news as the subsequent marriage of the three kings in one day interested the public much more, making them unable to divert their attention to the matters of other countries. Furthermore, Bai Yihao had always had a low profile, and aristocratic ladies only knew this piece of news after a few days, when they were devastated.

However, the man was already gone and could only remain in the dreams of these infatuated women, making them sad.

Mo Xuetong had a couple of days of peace as she did not leave the house these few days nearing her marriage, other than to greet Xu Yan. She spent the rest of her time sewing in Qingwei Garden. She wasn’t preparing for a large number of clothes, but she insisted on completing this set. In her previous life, she could only barely make ends meet and learnt sewing with the servants to help in household expenses, selling those that she sewed. Hence, her embroidery work was excellent.

However, others did not wish that she was so at peace.

Waking up in the morning, she was prepared to greet Xu Yan after her breakfast when Mother Xu came in.

“My lady, Old Madam is here. She brought second miss along, and they want to move the things in the garden.”

“What? Move what?” Mo Xuetong was stupefied. Before she could speak, Mo Yu asked in confusion.

The people present looked at each other, not able to comprehend the situation.

“Old Madam said that all the things in the garden belonged to her, and hence she brought second miss here to move them away, promising to gift a portion of it to second miss as dowries. She insisted that Madam open the door to the garden.” Mother Xu was anxious and complained eagerly. “Since Madam just married here, she’s unaware of the situation, and thus she wants you to go and have a look.”

Old Madam wanted to use the things in her garden as dowries for Mo Xueyan. That’s…

Standing beside Mo Xuetong, Mo Yu was the first one to voice her concern, “When Old Madam came in, there were only a few people present, much less those objects. All these things belong to Old Sir; how did they become Old Madam’s!”

“I know! But Old Madam insisted that she brought them here. Second Miss brought her people too and there was a huge commotion in the main house. Thus, she sent me here to ask my miss what to do.” Mother Xu stomped her feet anxiously. n.o.body expected Old Madam to be so shameless, creating a commotion when Old Sir was not around.

If this matter spread, others would say that Mo Huawen was harsh to his elders, badly affecting his officialdom reputation.

The Old Madam was becoming more and more selfish and shameless.

Mo Xuetong frowned and walked out. She did not believe that Old Madam wanted these objects. Even though the objects in the garden were valuable, they shouldn’t be enough for Old Madam to come over and demand them. There were only some large objects. Even if there were some valuable ancient porcelains, it was not worth it for her to break the relations.h.i.+p with Mo Manor.

Mo Xueyan was in a business family and did not need so much money, requiring only power and status. Hence, she would not want objects that others have used. However, she was unsure of their intention if they are not here for the objects. Hence, she must examine the situation personally as she believed that something was amiss, especially since Mo Xueyan and Mingguo Manor were alliance by marriage, making her more difficult to deal with.

Last time, the plan to harm her had failed. What other devious plots did she have now?

In the main hall, Old Madam sat in the main seat with a black face, raging. Behind her, four to five bulky women stood, showing off their strength. Mo Xueyan was there, chiding Xu Yan impolitely and sarcastically. “Little Auntie, you weren’t there then! How did you know if those objects were not Old Madam’s objects! They are just ordinary stuff that I paid no attention too! What can I say since my grandmother likes them! Do you not find it rude to stop us like this!”

Calling Xu Yan little auntie signaled a sense of contempt that made her uncomfortable.

The usage of words “little auntie”, “weren’t there then”, and “rude” all implied that Xu Yan was merely a step-aunt to her and not the true owner of the house. That should not be something a niece said to her aunt!

Behind Xu Yan, a nanny rushed out, eager to rebut in anger.

Xu Yan reached out and stopped her, raising up her eyes smilingly and explaining calmly. “Second miss was right; I am not sure of the situation either. Hence, I sent someone to ask the third miss. If the third miss agrees, I will send people to move everything here belonging to Mother away for her.”

Waiting for Mo Xuetong? With that sharp mouth of Mo Xuetong, her plan would be thwarted. Mo Xueyan believed that it would be disadvantaged and refused harshly, “Little Auntie, move grandmother’s objects away! There is no need to send Her Highness here regarding such small matters. Now, Her Highness is at a prestigious position, marrying into the imperial family as a king’s wife soon. For us ordinary citizens, we shall not bother Her Highness as much. Furthermore, do you not trust Grandmother? Or do you think she will take the large objects from your manor!”

Those words made Old Madam’s face turn cold. She knocked her crutch on the ground twice and complained. “My eldest son, eldest son! Send for him quickly.”

“Don’t be angry, Old Madam. Old Sir will be fair to you.”

“Old Madam, if Old Sir heard that you are here, he will rush over immediately. Don’t be angry. Remember how you raised Old Sir up back then, he will not forget his mother.”

“Old Madam, you can give your things to anyone you like. There’s no need to discuss. In my opinion, we should just move them away, and prevent the eldest lady from being so stingy.”