Chapter 195 The Intelligent Grand Secretariats Daughter (2/2)

They had been linking arms all this while.

The Ping Duke's Manor and the Mingguo Manor had always had a good relationship. If they connected with the Ding General Manor, the only manor left would be Mo Xuetong's maternal family. In her past life, nothing had happened to the other three families. Only her maternal family had gotten into trouble. Was it because the three families had joined hands while her Uncle did not have any support…?

If that was so, then did the good relationship between the daughters of these manors signify the cooperation of the two manors? She heard that First Miss Ling of the Ding General Manor had always admired You Yuecheng and the two families had intentions to get the two to wed. Was it possible that the Ding General Manor had started to connect with the other two families after the marriage? That would be a great disadvantage to her maternal family.

“Elder Sister w.a.n.g, there is no saying that the sky is higher and the weather is good in Cloud City. I have only heard that the people there are very greedy. I heard that King Chu went to Cloud City some time ago and got rid of many officials there. I don't know if that has anything to do with the sky being higher.” Ling Rui'er said with disdain and raised her brows.

What she said was highly sarcastic and Luo Mingzhu was about to rage at her. Mo Xuetong held Luo Mingzhu's hand and refused to let go. She looked up with her clear eyes and said lightly with a smile, “Miss Ling, you are so knowledgeable. I heard that His Majesty was furious because of this. Yet, you speak of this as if it were a joke. You are indeed from the Ding General Manor, and your family is much more powerful than the families of Princes, Dukes, or Generals. You dare to speak of something that they don't even dare to speak of in court.”

Ling Rui'er blanched and she spoke angrily, “You…”

Mo Xuetong looked at her with a smile. She did not look afraid at all. She did not want to relent but the state of the Mo Manor right now gave her no choice. She had only just arrived in the capital and did not want to be looked down on right from the start. There were some people who would make trouble for you no matter how demure you were. She might as well behave ostentatiously today.

“Miss Mo, how could you speak like this to Younger Sister Ling. She is a young lady from the Ding General Manor.” You Yue'e immediately spoke up when she saw that Ling Rui'er could not say anything.

She had always looked down at Mo Xuetong. She used to be close with Mo Xuemin in the past and Mo Xuemin had b.u.t.tered up to her because she wanted to get close to You Yuecheng. As such, the two were incredibly close. Mo Xuemin had always pretended to be pitiful before her. She always cried when she mentioned her younger sister and always seemed self-reproachful.

Mo Xuetong smiled lightly and said, “Miss You's status is n.o.ble, of course. However, are you as n.o.ble as the Princess Royal? Would I dare to say something like this if the Princess Royal had not? Is my status too low to say something like this to Miss Ling? I wonder how n.o.ble Miss Ling is.”

“You, you…” You Yue'e was speechless and could only sneer in anger.

“Miss You, please forgive me. I am from the countryside and have always been very direct. I hope that you will forgive me if I have offended you.” Mo Xuetong said lightly with a smile.

“Ling Rui'er was furious and glared at Mo Xuetong angrily. Her beautiful face was dark with anger. Mo Xuetong glanced at her casually and ignored her. Then, she started chatting and laughing with Luo Mingzhu without care.

Luo Mingzhu's mood took a turn for the better. It was rare to see Ling Rui'er and You Yue'e being put down together!

The two had always pitted themselves against her. Furthermore, she was the hostess today and could not say much. Fortunately, her cousin had not let her down. She had gone against the two and had not lost.

w.a.n.g Xiuxiu tried to ease the tense situation then. She smiled at Luo Mingzhu and asked, “Younger Sister Luo, your courtyard must be not far away from here. I wonder if you've gotten the servants to prepare tea and snacks. The other younger sisters must all be cold. The hand warmers are all cold as well. We have to get some hot ones.”

“Elder Sister w.a.n.g, don't worry. Everything is already prepared. I immediately got the maids to prepare everything when you said that you wanted to come over and play. I have to make sure everyone has fun.”

“Elder Sister w.a.n.g, this small banquet that we are holding secretly is really fun. Let's go to Elder Sister You's place next time. Elder Sister You, you have to take us to your room.” Chen Ya'er smiled warmly. She had been standing beside You Yue'e earlier. You Yue'e had let go of her hand while she was arguing with Mo Xuetong. Mo Xuetong finally saw her face clearly and realized that she was a sweet and beautiful looking girl. She did not look like a schemer.

She left a good impression on Mo Xuetong. She was unlike You Yue'e.

“I will hold the banquet next time, of course. All of you have to come.” You Yue'e waved her hand around her. Mo Xuetong had naturally been excluded. Fortunately, she did not mind. She continued walking, holding on to Luo Mingzhu's hand.

Heaters had already been prepared in Luo Mingzhu's room. It was warm and toasty. The moment they lifted the curtains and entered, a wave of heat rushed towards them. A few maids hurried over and helped the young ladies to remove their capes.

There was a table set up in the room with seven seats. Luo Mingzhu had not planned this on the spur of the moment and had prepared for this.

They gathered around the table with smiles on their faces. They looked like a painting of beautiful young girls gathering around in the winter. But who would have guessed that years later, they would all be standing on different sides and become enemies…?

They sat down. Mo Xuetong looked up to see Ling Rui'er who treated her with enmity. She was seated across her for some reason and she looked at Mo Xuetong with disdain and hostility. Then, she turned around to chat with You Yue'e.

Mo Xuetong looked at the girls around her and she frowned. Other than her, they were all daughters of important court officials. The four general manors, the grand secretariat, and the minister's family. It was like a miniature imperial court session. The backing of the girls, if they gathered together, might affect who the throne belonged to… What did the gentle and intelligent w.a.n.g Xiuxiu want to do?