Chapter 189 What Happened on New Years Eve (2/2)

“Do both number one and three like her?” Emperor Zongwen looked at the two brothers deeply. Inexplicable darkness glowed in his eyes as he spoke.

“That's not it.” The Empress, who was familiar with Emperor Zongwen was shocked. She quickly explained, “King Yan has been with her since they were children. He has already vaguely made it known to me. However, when King Chu came to visit me not long ago, Fengyan was there as well. I heard that they left together and it was rumored that the two of them… Even though I know the two have kept to etiquette and nothing happened, I fear the rumors might hurt King Chu. As such…” The Empress said awkwardly.

Emperor Zongwen's gaze landed lightly on the Empress' beautiful face. He pursed his lips tightly. Even the Empress, who was familiar with Emperor Zongwen, did not know what he was thinking. Her palms could not help but sweat.

“You can decide this. Since they did not have a secret relationship, do as you please. They are children of the royal family and should follow the rules even more strictly. Any agreement they make should be done with their parents' permission.” Emperor Zongwen said after a while.

“Yes, I understand. Then I shall handle this matter.” The Empress said graciously.

“Get Mingzhu to go with you since she is free.” Said Emperor Zongwen lightly.

“Yes!” A flicker of darkness danced through the Empress' eyes. Then, she smiled and did not say anything else. The banquet carried on pleasantly and it seemed as if the royal family was harmonious and happy.

The New Year's Eve was destined to be a troublesome night.

There was a kerfuffle at Mo Huawen's study that startled everyone in the manor. In the end, even the Old Madam hurried there. Mo Xuetong felt poorly and had too much to drink. She had fallen asleep early and was not bothered at all by the noise.

When she awoke the next morning and sat up touching her heavy head, Mo Yu rushed in like a gust of wind.

Something had indeed happened last night!

Lan Xinru had found a key somewhere and entered the study. She sent wine and food and had put aphrodisiac in the food so that Mo Huawen would behave inappropriately. However, Mo Huawen sensed that something was wrong and threw the food away. He also dragged the Old Madam over to preside over the matter.

“Miss, you didn't know, but that Miss Lan was really embarra.s.sed. I heard that she moved out last night.” Mo Yu said with a smile.

Lan Xinru had moved out? Mo Xuetong washed her face and touched her hurting head. She asked, “She moved out last night?”

“That's right. I heard Old Sir was furious. He was really angry and even punished the servants watching the door with beatings. They are all lying down and cannot get up now. The Old Madam went to plead with him but was rebuffed.” Mo Yu and the others had served Mo Xuetong all this while and they remembered how the Old Madam had tried to make things difficult for her. They were naturally excited about the matter and felt as if their mistress had been avenged.

It was really unexpected. Lan Xinru had moved out of the manor so quickly!

Knowing Lan Xinru's character, she would have stayed here no matter what had happened and begged the Old Madam for protection. However, looking at the current situation now, and at her father's sternness, she knew Lan Xinru must have clashed with her father for him to be so angry!

“What did the Old Madam say?” She did not believe the Old Madam would give up so easily.

“The Old Madam was furious. She almost fainted. Old Sir felt that he did go a little overboard and stayed with her for the entire night!” Mo Lan combed Mo Xuetong's long dark hair gently as she answered.

This meant that the situation with Lan Xinru was not yet over!

Mo Xuetong knew what kind of person Mo Huawen was. He could not even listen to the Old Madam's counseling when he was mad and had thrown Lan Xinru out. However, he blamed himself for what happened to the Old Madam. The Old Madam would definitely make use of this and get Lan Xinru back into the manor. It seemed like she had better move fast.

“Mo Lan, help me send a message to Grandmother. Tell her that I am ill and there is no one to take care of me in the manor. Could she have Aunt Xu Yan come and take care of me for a few days?” Mo Xuetong said lightly. She picked up a gold hairpin and dangled it in front of her.

“Yes, I will do that immediately.” Mo Lan knew what Mo Xuetong was thinking and immediately agreed.

“Miss, I just returned from the front of the house. I heard that the marquess was brought to the Ministry of Justice yesterday. It is said that he has not been released until now. It seems like that Fourth Miss's marriage will not happen.” Mo Yu was the one who knew least amongst all of them. However, she did not like Sima Lingyun instinctually. She was naturally happy to hear gossip about him.

Mo Xuetong looked down to hide the laughter in her eyes. Anyway, after what happened between Sima Lingyun and Mo Xuemin, it was impossible for the Mo Manor and the Duke Zhenguo's Manor to enter into any kind of relationship. The heavy burden in her heart from her past life was finally shed and she felt much lighter. She could not help but look up with a smile.

“Can a maid like you meddle with what happens to Fourth Miss? Father will make the judgment.” It was highly unlikely for Mo Xueqiong to become Sima Lingyun's concubine now. But that's good. It would be a clean cut from Duke Zhenguo's Manor. It made her feel as if she had been rebirthed. She was no longer the Mo Xuetong of the past!

“Miss, how would I dare. Anyway, Fourth Miss is still young and there is no rush. She can still be promised to someone else in two or three years.” Mo Yu said sweetly.

Their moods were all good as they chatted and laughed. Mother Xu rushed in, panting as she said anxiously, “Miss, Miss, Fourth Miss is on her way here. She is very angry.”

“What's she coming here for?” Mo Xuetong was stunned. She covered up the smile in her eyes and asked coldly.

“I don't know. I only saw Fourth Miss gnashing her teeth in anger as she approached…”

They heard a sharp voice from the entrance of the courtyard before Mother Xu could finish her sentence. “Mo Xuetong, come out!”