Chapter 187 Changping Palace, the Fifth Princesss Jealousy (2/2)

Everyone smiled exuberantly when they saw Lan Xinru. They all tried to b.u.t.ter up to her and even the stewards who usually could not be bothered, all went up to fawn over her. Lan Xinru was beside herself with joy. This indicated that her Cousin did like her. That was why all the servants were trying to b.u.t.ter up to her.

She felt even more determined there and then.

In the afternoon, Xiaolian left through the back door. She said that her mistress was feeling peckish and wanted to buy a few honeyed cakes to try. The female servant at the back door did not say anything and opened the door for her. She even told her several times to return early. The servant had never been so kind to anyone.

Xiaolian only returned at dusk. She went straight to Lan Xinru's courtyard upon returning. No one knew what the two did inside the room. However, the room's door was shut for a long while.

In Qingwei Garden, Mo Ye was helping Mo Xuetong to apply medicine on her hand. She did not know where Feng Yuran found the medicine, but it was very cooling when applied. The angry-looking cuts scabbed over after a night's sleep. Her had did not burn in pain after the tight bandages were removed.

“Miss, Xiaolian went out for an entire afternoon. I asked the driver and he said that she went into a clothes and accessories shop for a while. Then, she went to a medicine shop beside the apparel shop to buy Miss Lan some medicine. She said that Miss Lan's health was poor and needed some adjustments.” Mo Yu lifted the curtains and entered. It had started snowing outside and she was covered in snow.

“What did Father do in the afternoon?” Mo Xuetong smiled slightly and asked about Mo Huawen.

“Old Sir stayed in his study to settle matters the entire afternoon. He did not step out of the room. Then, Young Master's servant visited once. I don't know what happened, but Old Sir was angry. I heard that he sent people to drag Young Master home from the brothel and locked him up in his courtyard. At night, he got his servant to tell the kitchens to whip up more dishes tonight and send them to all the courtyards. We will not be eating together.” Mo Lan replied.

Mo Yufeng philandering ways were not unheard of in the Mo Manor. Mo Huawen's only son had become a playboy and so many incidents had happened in the family. Who would be in the mood to have dinner? Perhaps her father really should marry another woman and have a few more legal sons and daughters. Mo Xuetong sighed softly. She moved away from Mo Ye who was about to replace her bandage and said lightly, “Don't wrap it up. Leaving it to air will help it heal faster.”

“Miss, Old Sir sent someone to invite you over. He asked if you are feeling well and if you can travel. If you can, please go to the study. Old Sir is waiting there for you.” Mother Xu entered and said.

It was already so late. Why was her father looking for her!

However, when she thought about what was happening now, Mo Xuetong suddenly understood what Mo Huawen was thinking. Right now, she was the only person in the manor whom he did not have to worry about. It was New Year's Eve and it was a time for the whole family to gather. How could her father feel calm right now? Her heart hurt for some reason.

Even though her father was in a disadvantageous position right now having trusted the wrong people, at least he doted on her the most!

“Mo Lan, prepare clothes for me. Mo Yu, help me with my makeup. Mother Xu, get them to go back and tell Father that I am feeling well and will go there shortly.” She did not hesitate as she stood up and ordered them around.

“Miss, what about your hand? You have not healed completely. If Old Sir sees it…” Mo Yu said anxiously. Mo Xuetong would not be able to hide the wounds on her hand.

“It's nothing. Mo Ye, get me the handwarmer that you all made me the last time. If I put it on and not take it off, Father will not realize that I'm injured.” Mo Xuetong waved her hand. She felt that simple actions were not an issue to her. She smiled and stretched her hand out for Mo Ye to wrap up.

Mo Lan had already laid out her clothes and found her cape and handwarmer.

When Mo Xuetong reached Mo Huawen's study, Mo Huawen had already ordered the servants to prepare wine and food. His figure looked really long under the dim yellow light. Mo Xuetong's heart hurt for some reason. There was a lump in her throat and her eyes welled up with tears. She bit her lips and smiled, allowing Mo Ye to help her into the room.

“Tong'er, sit down.” Mo Huawen waved his hand at her as she bowed, gesturing for her to sit down by his side. The table was laden with dishes but there were only two of them. It seemed rather cold and lonely.

“Father, why don't we get Fourth Sister here as well? We will have a reunion dinner together?” Mo Xuetong sat down obediently and asked. Mo Yu poured tea for Mo Huawen and then left with Mo Ye, leaving the father and daughter pair to talk.

“It's alright. It will just be the two of us. Or she will just make more trouble.” Mo Huawen said tiredly and ran his hand through his hair. He could not hide the exhaustion in his expression.

He would not allow his daughter to enter the Duke Zhenguo's Manor again. Mo Xueqiong was a disobedient child and would definitely make a fuss when the time came. He thought about all his daughters and how only the one in front of him was obedient and sensible. He could not help but feel sad.

He had raised his daughters for many years and they all worried him. His son was also…

How could he not be disappointed!

Mo Xuetong looked at her Father's disappointed and lost expression. She could not help but worry for him. She had never thought that she would say those words, but for some reason, they rushed out of her mouth. “Father, why don't you marry another woman!”