Chapter 488 - At the Mo Manor and Auntie Qings Change (1/2)

Having a grandmother who doted so much on her was such a great feeling!

Mo Xuetong chatted with the Old Madam for a while before leaving. She did not stay in the Fu General Manor for too long as she still had to visit the Mo Manor. She had to let her father know that she was safe.

She left the Old Madam’s courtyard in a hurry and took a path along the garden. She could not help but glance at a secluded corner. She would find out what happened in that courtyard. However, it would not be through her grandmother. She had come today just to let her grandmother know that Mingguo Manor bore enmity against the Fu General Manor. That was all. She did not want to cause further trouble and hurt her grandmother.

“Who is that?” She turned to look at a tall pavilion. There was a well-dressed and beautiful woman in it. Mo Xuetong frowned slightly. She knew everyone in the Fu General Manor but had never seen this beautiful woman before.

“She is Second Madam’s niece, Miss Yun Ya. I heard that something happened in her family, so she came to live with her relative here. She’s staying in the manor right now.” The maid who sent Mo Xuetong out answered carefully.

Second Aunt’s niece? The girl had only been here for about a month. Mo Xuetong looked at the beautiful girl’s bright clothing from afar. Thoughts ran through her mind and a hint of darkness flashed through her eyes. She stopped there and said to the maid, “Go back and tell Grandmother that I met Miss Yun Ya while walking around in the garden and we are chatting.”

“Yes.” The maid did not know what Mo Xuetong was going to do but still left obediently.

Mo Xuetong brought Mo Ye with her and approached the pavilion silently. When she reached the side of the pavilion, Miss Yun Ya, who was looking into the distance with her head turned to the side, still did not see them. Her maid, however, saw Mo Xuetong. Mo Xuetong glared at her coldly as she was about to speak and she immediately cowered to the side and did not dare to make a sound.

Yun Ya held a jade pendant in her hand. There was an exquisite ta.s.sel hanging under the jade pendant. The knots on the ta.s.sels were unusual and were only done in the palace. It was impossible to see such knots outside the palace. Given that it was joined to the jade pendant, one could tell that the jade and the ta.s.sel were both extraordinary items.

“This jade pendant is so beautiful!” Mo Xuetong suddenly said warmly with a sweet smile.

The sudden sound shocked Yun Ya. She quickly kept the jade pendant. She had been admiring the scenery here and had felt a little melancholic for some reason. As such, she took out the jade pendant, thinking that no one would walk by at this time. Furthermore, even if someone were to approach, the maid would remind her. She did not expect someone to suddenly appear and that her maid would not be aware either.

Fortunately, the jade pendant did not mean anything.

The girl looked up and the beautiful girl in front of her made her eyes light up. The girl was elegant, gentle, and charming. There was an inexplicable charm that resided on her beautiful little face. Her eyes shone brightly, as clear as water. The girl seemed very amiable. However, while Yun Ya did not know who she was, she could tell by the girl’s disposition that the girl was no ordinary person.

She smiled and hurriedly explained, feeling awkward, “It’s nothing special. My mother gave it to me, which is why I treasure it.”

Mo Xuetong’s gaze landed on a knot on the ta.s.sel that peeked out from the girl’s sleeve. The smile on her lips grew even more gentle.

“This is Consort Xuan.” The little maid behind Yun Ya finally had the opportunity to gently remind the girl.

Consort Xuan? Yun Ya immediately reigned in the charming expression in her eyes. She curtsied, saying, “Greetings, Consort Xuan.”

“Dispense with the ceremony. Since you are Second Cousin’s cousin, you are mine as well. Have you gotten used to staying with Grandmother?” Mo Xuetong changed the topic gently with a slight smile.

“Many thanks, Consort Xuan, for your concern. It is great here. The Old Madam, Auntie, and Uncle, all treat me very well.” Yun Ya said sweetly, relaxing when she saw that Mo Xuetong did not continue asking about the jade. One could tell with one look that she was a gentle and reserved person.

However, Mo Xuetong was reminded of Yun Yiqiu, someone she had not thought of for a long time, when she looked at Yun Ya.

It was not because they shared features but it was because they seemed to have the same characteristics. They were both soft and gentle. It was a coincidence that they both had the surname “Yun”.

“Miss Yun, did something happen to your family?” Mo Xuetong asked, concerned.

The maid had not spoken in detail earlier and did not say what happened to Yun Ya’s family. For someone to send a girl to live with her relatives, it would have to be because her parents have both pa.s.sed away. However, Mo Xuetong remembered that Luo Mingzhu had mentioned her aunt and uncle not long ago. She did not say that they met with an accident.

Yun Ya’s expression turned bitter at that. “Something happened at home and I had to leave… There’s a family with a playboy for a son. He keeps pestering my family for some reason. My mother sent me to the capital to live with my aunt for a while to avoid him. I wonder how my mother is doing.”

Then, she teared up, making her look very pitiful indeed.

Even though she did not say much, the meaning was clear. She had no choice but to come here. Mo Xuetong comforted her gently, “Your parents will be fine. If you are worried, you can ask Second Uncle to send his man there to ask around. Since there is such a family there, they must not be allowed to grow too arrogant and hurt others.”

“There’s no need for such trouble. Mother said that the matter will abate after a while. She will come to the capital personally to pick me up and also meet up with Auntie.” Yun Ya looked up at Mo Xuetong with a smile. However, there was a distant look in her eyes.

It could be because this was their first time meeting. They were not very close and it was a little awkward.

Seeing that it was getting late, Mo Xuetong did not say anything else. She stood up and bid Yun Ya farewell and left, taking Mo Ye with her.

“Mo Ye, go and investigate what happened to Miss Yun Ya.” Mo Xuetong ordered softly after getting onto the horse carriage.

“My Lady, are you suspicious of this Miss Yun Ya?” Mo Ye had seen how Miss Yun Ya behaved earlier and did not think that there was anything strange about her.