Chapter 578 - King Chus Manor, the Surreptitious Thing That One Entered from the Front Gate and Left from the Back One (1/2)

King Chu’s birthday banquet was neither too big nor too small. However, all the people who were related to King Chu came to the banquet. How could they not come? King Chu was the most popular prince now. King Chu was so close to the throne that officials who had little contact with him flock to visit him. As such, the tables that had been set were far from enough.

Mo Yarui was in over her head and could barely have time to rest because the number of the table had to increase again and again. Although she was so busy, she did not forget to greet Ling Rui’er, who had been rounded. She was not so arrogant as to think that she was the most powerful mistress in the manor after Ling Rui’er had been grounded and she took over the power to manage the manor.

As King Chu was still staying in the main courtyard, she knew that he was forced by the situation to imprison Consort Chu. And once the matter had settled, Ling Rui’er would still be Consort Chu, and Mo Yarui would, of course, still be the second consort. Mei Yu had once complained that it was Ling Rui’er who had caused her to miscarry.

Mo Yarui only chided her in a low voice and told her not to talk nonsense.

Mei Yu could also be considered Feng Yuxuan’s concubine, but since a maidservant like Mei Yu was used to serve her mistress’ husband when her mistress was unable to serve him, so she usually had no t.i.tle and was still by her mistress’ side. Furthermore, Mo Yarui was not the first consort, and did not have the right to give Mei Yu the t.i.tle even if she wanted unless Feng Yuxuan really liked her and made a request of Ling Rui’er.

There was no hope for Mo Yarui, let alone Mei Yu.

Therefore, Mei Yu hoped that Mo Yarui would get better. If Mo Yarui could hold the power of the inner yard, she would have a firm foothold in King Chu’s Manor. In that case, even if Ling Rui’er was Consort Chu, even if she had the Ding General Manor backing her, she would not be able to deal with Mo Yarui as casually as before.

Mei Yu had been angry that Ling Rui’er had caused Mo Yarui to lose the child in her belly. Most importantly, Feng Yuxuan did not scold Ling Rui’er when he returned. He had only sent some stuff to comfort his second consort. The matter was made very big at first, but finally it quieted down under the guidance of some people on purpose. It was like loud thunder at first and small rain at last.

“Second Consort Mo, you are so busy, but why did you have to go to Consort Chu’s place to ask about it? Anyway, Consort Chu will not give you any ideas even if you ask her about it. Instead, she would be picky.” Mei Yu’s expression was filled with anger when they had just come out of the main yard where Ling Rui’er lived. Ling Rui’er had not been nice to them just now and had gotten Second Consort Mo to stand up during their conversation as usual. She had even asked Second Consort Mo to serve her fruits. The scene made Mei Yu mad enough to pop.

“Mei Yu, don’t talk nonsense. I’m the second consort, so it’s natural for me to do this,” Mo Yarui rebuked in a low voice. She looked around. Fortunately, except for Mei Yu, everyone else was a few steps away from her, and Mei Yu said that in a low voice, so no one should have heard her.

“If we had known that His Highness wasn’t dear to you, you shouldn’t have entered the manor at the beginning.” Mei Yu also knew that she shouldn’t say that, but she still said it out in a low angry voice as she saw that her mistress had to stoop to compromise.

Wasn’t he dear to her? There was a flash of sadness in Mo Yarui’s eyes. She was filled with admiration for him when she married into King Chu’s Manor. She had thought that as long as she stood behind him wholeheartedly, he would definitely see her. However, he liked Ling Rui’er, and as his second consort, she was just like a decoration. He did not even do anything for her even though she had lost the child in her belly.

“Mei Yu, if you continue to spout nonsense, I won’t be able to protect you!” Mo Yarui suppressed the pain in her heart and raised her head to glare at Mei Yu while snapping. They were in King Chu’s Manor. Even though she had been in charge of the household for a few days, there weren’t many in the manor who view her as their true mistress. If Mei Yu’s words were to spread out, she would get into trouble!

As a maidservant who sometimes served Feng Yuxuan in bed and had no t.i.tle or status, she could not talk about King Chu and Consort Chu like that!

Mei Yu did not dare to say anything else when she saw her mistress’ cold expression. She nodded aggrievedly and said, “I know, I… I just feel sorry for you, Second Consort Mo…”

As she spoke, she felt a lump in her throat. She turned her head and pressed the corner of her eyes with her handkerchief to wipe a drop of tear.

Although Mei Yu didn’t finish her words, both of them understood what she meant. Mo Yarui didn’t answer and walked forward silently. Even if she didn’t say something, it didn’t mean that she didn’t care. How could she not care? That was her first child, and her father also told her that it would be difficult for her to have children in the future.

How many women were there in King Chu’s Manor now? Some of them had a t.i.tle, while some had no t.i.tle. There would definitely be more women in the future. What would happen to her who had no children? Mo Yarui’s brows twitched. She bit her lips and her face turned pale. She treated Ling Rui’er so respectfully, but how did Ling Rui’er treat her?

When Ling Rui’er gave birth to King Chu’s eldest son, would there be any place for her to stay in the manor?

Was she really too weak sometimes?

“Second Consort, someone came to report just now that your cousin is here.” An older female servant ran over and reported respectfully. The servant had treated Mo Yarui in this manner only in the last few days. When Ling Rui’er had been in charge of the inner yard in the past, it would have taken a long time to report to her even if her father came to the manor.

“Ask him to my place to talk to me,” Mo Yarui said with a nod. A slight smile appeared on her pale face. If she was right, her cousin was here to send the set of celadon porcelain—lotus cups today. The cups were just right for receiving guests tomorrow, which would appear both elegant and exalted.

She had grown up with this cousin, so he could be considered her childhood friend. a.s.sistant Minister Mo had wanted his daughter to marry him. However, he did not expect that his daughter would take a fancy on King Chu. Then, with the Emperor’s edict, the matter was never mentioned since then.

Regardless, Mo Yarui had a very good relations.h.i.+p with this cousin. When she heard that he came to visit her, she unconsciously felt very happy.

“Cousin, why are you here at this time?” Mo Yarui smiled at Hong Ming as soon as she walked in the door.