Too high to reach

Chapter 153 Future Customers
The ceremony is over.

Everyone, stand up. From now on, unless you are summoned, you may wander around and wait for lunch.

Is that all?
I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, as I ultimately didn't get to see the Empress Dowager's appearance or the grand scene inside.

Mo Wen was clearly preoccupied and went to a nearby lounge to tidy up her appearance.

“Young lady, your purse is quite unique. Did you buy it from a shop?” someone said to Mo Yi.

Mo Yi turned around and saw... Miss Wang?

At this moment, Miss Wang was smiling, polite and gentle, completely unlike the arrogant girl who had pointed her nose at him that day.

"Miss... are you talking to me?" Mo Yi asked instinctively.

"Yes! My name is Wang Ruhan, and I am the daughter of Grand Secretary Wang. May I ask who you are, young lady...?"

Did she not recognize me?

Indeed, who would have thought that a commoner girl, whose clothes were unremarkable and whose appearance was not outstanding, who couldn't even afford a piece of amethyst, could attend the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration at the royal villa?

"My surname is Mo, and these are my two older sisters."

Mo Wen and Mo Yuan bowed to Wang Ruhan, saying, "Miss Wang!"

Wang Ruhan smiled and returned the greeting, "The Mo family?" She thought for a moment, then realized she had never heard of them. "The three sisters are all very beautiful. Miss Mo, it's impolite of me to speak to you without knowing you. I really admire your purse, it's so beautiful..."

Wow, is she really that sweet-talking?

"We sisters are overjoyed that Miss Wang came to talk to us!" Mo Yi also put on a sweet smile.

Mo Yuan glanced around. What was Mo Yi doing? Her smile was rather cheesy!

Then Mo Yi said, "Just now, I saw the girl's necklace and bracelet, and I said to my sister: 'That girl's blue turquoise is so beautiful, it's like the sky after rain. It suits that girl's temperament so well...'"

Mo Yuan looked at Mo Yi: You didn't say.

The ink patterns remained silent.

"And I also saw the girl in green beside you. Her turquoise is quite nice, but..." Mo Yi, as if afraid of being impolite, covered her mouth, "You, miss, with your bright temperament and pure heart, are a perfect match for this blue turquoise!"

After saying all that, she suddenly realized: Oh no, she'd been spending a little too much time with Manager Zhao...

She herself believes that, let alone...

Sure enough, "..." Mo Wen stared at Mo Yi, this girl was so good at talking.

"..." Mo Yuan looked at Mo Yi pulling her arm and almost blurted out: Who are you? Get off my sister's body!

"Right!?" Upon hearing this, Wang Ruhan laughed loudly.

He immediately regarded Mo Yi as a close friend, and the conversation never stopped.

It turns out that the girl in green was indeed named Xu Fengjiao. And she wasn't a stranger; she was Wang Ruhan's cousin, an hour older than her. She was the daughter of her mother's half-sister.

Judging from Wang Ruhan's hesitant stammering, her maternal family must have had a rather dramatic past. Her innocent half-sister caused her mother no small amount of trouble.

The Mo sisters looked at Wang Ruhan; given her personality, it was understandable that their mother would suffer losses…

But her mother married well!

Not only did her father deeply respect her mother, but his career in the government also progressed smoothly.

Her mother was quite capable, giving birth to a string of sons. Her sons excelled academically from a young age, and each one became incredibly successful.

Finally, their only daughter, Wang Ruhan, became the family's darling because of her rarity. Everyone doted on her and gave her pocket money.

Grandmother, in particular, loved her simple nature. She wouldn't let anyone change her over the smallest things, making her much freer than ordinary women.

Wang Ruhan loves all beautiful things, but her greatest hobby is competing with Xu Fengjiao.

However, she's honest and straightforward, so she often ends up getting the short end of the stick...

If someone she knows well were to praise her like that, Wang Ruhan would be a little skeptical.

But the Mo family girl was a stranger, with no vested interests, so she was the most impartial in her judgment.

If they say it's good, then it must be incredibly good!

"Miss Mo certainly has good taste; no wonder even her purses are so eye-catching. Where did you buy them?"

"Uh... well, it's a long story. I met a woman by chance... She has excellent craftsmanship, but because of her wandering, mysterious, and tragic past, she doesn't want to show her face in public. To keep my promise, I can't say who she is. But I really love what she makes!"

"I like it too. Well, can't I buy some from her? It doesn't matter if it's a bit more expensive..." Wang Ruhan was disappointed but hopeful.

Mo Yi's little heart was beating happily.

"Miss Wang, don't worry. I heard she's going to open a small shop next to Qizhen Tower. It's already settled, but we don't know when it will open yet. Let's keep an eye out for it, and if the shop opens, we should go as soon as possible so we'll have more choices!"

"Qizhenlou... I know it well! Their products are excellent; my family goes there to buy things every year!"

Mo Yi was secretly delighted; as expected, he was the boss's main customer!

The flattery wasn't in vain.

“Here’s how it works: we’ll exchange home addresses, and whoever finds out first should notify the other immediately. Don’t be too late, or there won’t be any good stuff left!” “That’s a great idea! Hmm… if she had given you anything like this before…” She pointed to Mo Yi’s purse, “Could you please let me take a look first?”

"We share the same vision, of course we can do it!"

The two girls were smiling as they talked about their home addresses...

Mo Wen and Mo Yuan looked at each other: Is this person the taciturn one from the Mo family? How come he's completely changed?

Moreover, when did she meet a mysterious and tragic "reclusive master"?

"Miss Mo?" Granny Xu has arrived.

"Granny Xu." Mo Wen's expression softened instantly as she called out to Mo Yi.

Xu Mama smiled in her usual way: "Our lady said that if the young lady has time, she would like to invite her over for a few words."

"Then I'll trouble Granny Xu to lead the way. Sister, shall we go?"

The three sisters said goodbye to Wang Ruhan and went into the inner courtyard.

It was noticeably quieter inside, with people sitting in small groups talking.

After walking for a while, I saw Madam Xu and several other ladies drinking tea there.

Although they were engaged, this was actually the first time Madam Xu had met Mo Wen.

It's clear how indifferent she is to this marriage.

Madam Xu was somewhat surprised to learn that Mo Wenjin had come today. However, the young lady at least sent a presentable maid first, which showed her politeness.

Seeing the three young ladies arrive, Madam Xu, worried that those around her might notice her coldness, smiled at the one in the middle and asked, "Miss Mowen, and who are these two?"

After the three Mo family girls finished their greetings, Mo Wen smiled and said, "Madam, this is my fourth sister, Mo Yuan, and my fifth sister, Mo Yi."

Madam Xu nodded to Mo Yi and Mo Yuan, and then briefly introduced them to the people around her, saying, "Please have a seat."

The ladies carefully examined the three young ladies, and finally their gaze fell upon the fifth young lady, Mo, who was engaged to His Highness Prince Qi.

To be honest, although the Mo family is not a large family, these three girls in front of us are quite well-matched.

"We didn't know Miss Mo was coming. Where are you staying?" Madam Xu asked with a smile.

"His Highness Prince Qi invited my sister to attend the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and vacated a villa in the Prince's mansion for her to stay in. My sister was a little scared to live alone in such a large courtyard, so she dragged us along at the last minute. It was indeed a bit of a rush. Knowing that you, Madam, were also invited, we sisters came to pay our respects to you."

Mo Wen explained everything clearly in just a few simple words.

Everyone understood: that Prince Qi valued this young fiancée quite a bit…

Madam Xu nodded slightly: "The Empress Dowager may summon me at any time. Therefore, I cannot leave here. Now is the season when the lotus flowers are in bloom, you can have a good time. If you want to go boating on the lake, be careful not to get your shoes wet."

"Yes."

"Xu Ke is here today too."

Upon hearing this, Mo Wen's eyes immediately lit up.

"However, he has official business to attend to, he's not here for leisure. I don't even know where he is, and you probably won't be able to see him."

"The ink patterns are clear."

After exchanging a few more words, Mo Wen said, "I suppose Madam has many things to attend to, so we won't disturb her any longer."

"Good. Today's dance troupe was personally arranged by the Imperial Concubine, and it's quite excellent. It's not easy to see such a performance all the time. Enjoy yourselves."

"Yes."

The three girls bowed and left.

"Is this Ke-ge'er's betrothed?"

Madam Xu watched the three girls' retreating figures and nodded.

Yet, I felt an inexplicable unease...

A few days ago was her future daughter-in-law's birthday, and when Xu Mama reminded her, she asked her son what his plans were.

However, he said he was too busy and had no plans to.

He was unhappy with the marriage and had to urge and plead with her three times before finally sending her a hairpin as a birthday gift for Mowen.

Oh. That girl was wearing...

He was the one who insisted on marrying Mo Wen back then, but now he treats her like this.

Mo Wen's younger sister was betrothed to Prince Qi by the Emperor, making him and Prince Qi brothers-in-law, but he didn't care about it!

What on earth is going on with this brat...?

Why aren't they as easy to manage as the eldest and second sons?

A potential major client has emerged.

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