Too high to reach

Chapter 43 Her Temperament
Ignoring the strange looks from everyone present, Mo Yi calmly said:
“Mother, it’s not that I’m ignoring you. It’s just that this is putting me in such a difficult position… These ten boxes are Grandfather’s most treasured possessions. He gave them to us before he passed away. They are not only family heirlooms, but also represent our grandparents’ love and care for the Mo family descendants. They are a family legacy. My brothers and sisters all have them, Mother…”

As she spoke the last sentence, Mo Yi's voice trembled, and she sounded like she was about to cry.

This time she was truly heartbroken.

My mother is always biased, and although it's unpleasant to be around, I can understand why.

Every mortal has their own preferences.

These past two days, even she has found out: her mother has been adding to her dowry.

My sister-in-law had severe morning sickness in early pregnancy and was in very poor condition. She's been home resting for a few days, but instead of getting better, she's gotten worse! I heard she's upset about it.

However, how one uses one's mother's dowry is none of anyone else's business.

But this box was given to me by my grandfather!

Why should I give way?!

In fact, Wang knew that her request was somewhat unreasonable.

But like Mo Wen, she can only reflect on her own mistakes, and cannot be blamed by others.

He sneered, "Your grandparents gave you plenty of things! It's not just this one. What's with the fuss? I've already explained the reasons to you, didn't you understand?"

“Mother, Fifth Sister’s marriage is also a good match. She also needs to consider her dowry!” Mo Wen chimed in.

Reminded by Mo Wen, Madam Wang continued, "Speaking of your marriage to the Liang family, it was because of your sister's reminder that I went to your aunt for help."

At first, they weren't willing! It was only because of your aunt! She pleaded and begged for my sake that it came to fruition. Don't you dare turn your back on me and become an ungrateful wretch!

Mo Yi was both indignant and helpless: "My thinking is always the same. I don't even know what she was thinking, she just said it like that."

“Mother, my marriage is arranged by my parents. I will not complain no matter which family I marry into. However, I have no right to give away the family heirloom bestowed upon me by my grandparents! All my brothers and sisters in the Mo family have it, but I am the only one who does not… Could it be that I was picked up by my mother when she broke into the temple gate?”

Upon hearing this, Wang thought, "Huh? It seems my husband said something like that last time. Why is this brat saying it too?"

Could it be that she instilled this idea in her husband?

What did I do to her?!

"Mo Yi, what kind of nonsense are you spouting? All the food, drink, and clothes you wear are part of my dowry! How am I being unfair to you? Huh?"

“Besides…the box was passed down from your grandfather to your father. It was me…” Madam Wang began to argue, “thinking that the storeroom wasn’t big, I temporarily put it in your hands. Now, can’t I take it back?”

Wang was adept at handling such emotions; the more she talked, the more justified she felt, and the angrier she became.

She's starting to act unreasonably again... Mo Yi didn't want to provoke her any further. "Mother, I need to ask Father about this matter first!"

He raised an eyebrow with ink-black lines, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"Using your father to threaten me? What a joke! Let me tell you the truth, I'm the one who holds this family together. No matter what the matter is, I'm the one who makes the decisions! Your spineless father should shut up if he can't support the family!"

Mo Yi was furious upon hearing this, her eyes blazing with hatred, feeling sorrow and injustice for her father.

She wanted to ask: Why don't you ask Father and me whether we'd rather live a simple but comfortable life, or a life where we have silk clothes to wear and meat to eat, but are constantly suppressed by you?

Aren't we family?

Do you feel superior by belittling your husband to the point of being worthless?
For the first time in her life, Mo Yi coldly said, "Grandfather gave me the box, and I will cherish it and never give it to anyone else. But as a daughter, filial piety is of paramount importance! If Father and you both think that Grandfather should not have given it to Mo Yi, then Mo Yi is not worthy of being a daughter of the Mo family! Then let's open the ancestral hall and make things clear! I will give it up."

Wang was taken aback, staring at Mo Yi, and was speechless for a moment!
Mo Wen sat up straight, her eyes wide: Has this girl gone mad?! How dare she say such outrageous things?!

Just as the book says, a dog that bites doesn't bark!

Oh, she's willing to listen to her parents out of filial piety!

The box was given to the grandparents at their request, and the mother asked her to take it out... So, does that mean the mother is not being filial to her grandparents?

They also want to open the ancestral hall and drive her out of the Mo family before they will hand over the box.
How much noise would that cause?

If you kick your daughter out of the house over such a trivial matter, won't people laugh at you to death?
She's using a strategic retreat to advance!

That cunning brat! That cowardly fifth brother!

"Fifth Sister, if you don't want to give it, just say so. There's no need to pin so many charges on Mother!" Mo Wen said resentfully.

Mo Yi immediately retorted, "When my sister gave Mother this idea, she should have thought carefully about whether it was appropriate. Could it be setting a trap for Mother, making her appear unfilial and unkind?"

"What did you say?!" Mo Wen exclaimed, standing up with her beautiful eyes wide open!

Wang was even angrier. "Ha! This is outrageous! How dare you threaten me?! Men! Go to her room and bring her things here!" Mo Yi was also anxious. There were still her goods around the boxes. If they were discovered, it would be troublesome!

"Mother! If you try to take it, I will kneel before Grandfather's memorial tablet right now and cry. I beg Grandfather's spirit in heaven to help me!"

"You!" No matter what, Wang Shi never expected Mo Yi to be so tough.

If this really comes to light, won't the first and third wives become a laughing stock?

If this gets back to the Xu family, the impact will be even greater! That brat... she's really going crazy!
Wang's plump body trembled with anger. "You...you..." she stammered, unsure of what to say next.

Although Mo Yi had intimidated Wang Shi, it was still a case of "a thin stick fighting a wolf"... The real fear was that if she got desperate, she might actually send someone to her room...

So she softened her tone: "Besides, my trunk is damaged. Isn't Mother afraid that giving it to my eldest sister as dowry will be a bad omen and lead to an unhappy marriage?"

She wanted to settle things peacefully, but she forgot how infuriating those words were.

Sure enough, this angered Wang Shi and Mo Wen again!
Wang stood up abruptly, pointing at Mo Yi's nose, "How dare you curse your sister like that?! You have a black heart!"

Mo Qing, having watched the commotion for a while, was extremely excited and didn't want to miss out on making things worse: "Fifth Sister, if you don't take good care of the things our grandparents gave us and you break them, isn't that a great act of filial impiety?"

Seeing her mother and sister rushing forward, Mo Wen turned around and sat down with a mocking smile.

"Mo Qing, what are you pretending to be stupid for?" Mo Yi became agitated. "The things in the house that end up in my hands are all the things you rejected. That Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea figure, with so many characters, is very ornate, but why was it given to me? That's because He Xiangu isn't even in the Eight Immortals! Even Lan Caihe is broken!"

After hearing this, Wang suddenly remembered: Actually, the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is just as beautiful as the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers!
No, it looks better than that.

Fully loaded with materials!

Unfortunately, Lan Caihe broke off at the waist, but it was only broken in two, so it could still be glued back together.

But after He Xiangu shattered, all her materials were lost, and she became the Seven Immortals... So, after much deliberation, the girls all gave up.

Mo Wen then remembered, and couldn't help but feel unlucky...

Mo Qing didn't remember, but looking at her mother and eldest sister, it was probably true. Hehe, her own box wasn't broken!

Then she laughed happily.

Seeing Mo Qing's petty attitude, Mo Yi immediately pointed at her and said, "Mother, Sixth Sister's Golden Carp Playing with the Golden Toad and Third Sister's Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers go very well together. Why don't you and my sister ask Sixth Sister for them?!"

Mo Qing inherited the Wang family's temperament: stingy, snobbish, and uncouth.

He was stabbed in the back again by Mo Yi, and immediately jumped up, glaring at Mo Yi: "What nonsense are you talking about? My grandfather gave it to me, so it's mine. Why should I give it to her?!"

She then turned to glare at Mo Wen: "You're supposed to marry a rich and noble young master, so don't be so short-sighted! You're even eyeing your own sister! If word gets to the Xu family, they'll laugh at you! Humph!"

These words made Mo Wen blush deeply.

Having failed to witness the excitement and nearly lost his treasure, Mo Qing was displeased. He stomped his foot angrily and ran away.

"Mo Yi! Your marriage is still not settled! Don't get carried away! If you offend me, you can forget about getting married and you'll have to become a nun!" Wang threatened angrily.

Mo Yi was indeed angry just now, but now her anger has subsided!

What else can I say when a mother threatens her own daughter's marriage? If I keep arguing, then I'm the one with the problem.

Who knows, I might actually have been picked up from the mountain gate!

“Mother, as I just said: marriage is a major life event, decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. I dare not have my own ideas. I will listen to whatever you want, Mother!”

"Get out of here!" Wang was panting heavily as she pointed outside.

Mo Yi turned and left.

Mo Wen's face was still flushed, but her heart turned completely cold, and she was filled with regret once again.

Seeing her mother so angry, she could only try to persuade her: "Mother, let it go. This was just a sudden thought, and I didn't really want it. The box is broken, so I don't want it anymore!"

"That brat! She's just like her father, with his dog-like temper! She's infuriating!" Madam Wang wiped the sweat from her brow. No wonder he dotes on this brat so much!
Mo Wen, however, felt this was an opportunity and said, "I always thought my sister was honest and kind, but when trouble comes, I realize she's actually like this... To be honest, marrying into the Liang family like this might not be a good thing. We've had a long-standing relationship with the Liang family. We don't want to make enemies because of her; that would be a huge loss!"

"Exactly!" Wang said bitterly.

"The Liang family father and son are hardworking and ambitious, with a bright future. They might even be of help to my elder brother in the future. In any case, we can't afford to have a bad relationship with them!"

Madam Wang agreed even more: "You're right! This brat dares to argue with me like that! If Mrs. Liang saw her like this, would she be happy? Fine! I'll talk to your aunt later and call it a day! Let your father find her himself. I'm not going to care about her anymore!"

While wiping her sweat, Wang kept talking...

(End of this chapter)