Too high to reach

Chapter 50 Self-knowledge
Everyone in the room looked at Mo Yi.

She took a deep breath and calmed herself down. "I know this is a great joy for Brother Liang You. But for me, it may not be."

"What are you saying?" Wang was very dissatisfied.

Mo Ruhai had always trusted his daughter's opinion, but hearing her say this was like being doused with cold water, and his smile faded.

“Mother, actually this marriage is a step up for your daughter. Putting aside everything else, Brother Liang You is a handsome and talented man, and he is the eldest son. Your daughter, on the other hand, is very ordinary and is the second daughter.”

No matter what kind of family it is, having the eldest son or daughter is always better than having the youngest. Even in the Mo family, Mo Wen's dowry was more than Mo Yi's!
"Yi Yi, why are you so self-deprecating?! You're excellent too, okay?!" Mo Ruhai retorted.

But Wang immediately rolled her eyes, indicating her disagreement.

Mo Wen looked at Mo Yi quietly, without expressing any opinion.

Knowing her parents were like this, Mo Yi smiled wryly: "Father, listen to me: the Liang family agreed to this marriage based on the friendship between our two families. Now, Brother Liang You has a bright future. If he is fortunate enough to become a Marquis... Father, do you think I have the demeanor of a Marquis's wife?"

"How could that be?! You're smart, gentle, capable, and filial! You're also beautiful, what family wouldn't be good enough for you?!" Mo Ruhai spoke well of his daughter, not knowing who he was talking to.

Mo Yi smiled and looked at her father with a hint of helplessness.

Her smile made her seem lively and vibrant!
Mo Wen felt her eyes were momentarily blinded; she was somewhat surprised that Mo Yin could think about the matter this way. At the same time, she thought to herself: "He does have self-awareness!"

Mrs. Wang immediately launched into nagging mode: "How dare you say that?! I tell you to study hard and dress well, but you don't listen! What are you busy with all day long? If it were your sister, she could handle it..."

"...What are you saying?" Mo Ruhai interrupted, frowning.

“That’s how it is…” Wang Shi disagreed and secretly turned to look at her eldest daughter.

Mo Wen looked somewhat embarrassed, his head slightly lowered.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother, and Wang could tell that her daughter was not feeling well.

Too……

Who wouldn't be sad to lose such a marriage?
Normally, Mo Yi would remain silent. But on this matter, she couldn't remain silent: "Although our family hasn't had any experience with this, we've heard about it. The first requirement for a Marquis's wife is that she come from a prestigious family. The second is a generous dowry. Next, she needs to be capable, able to manage a household, and good at socializing. Only lastly does she need to be beautiful."

"What about the Xu family? Isn't your sister a member of the Mo family? How could she have gained the Xu family's approval?" Wang retorted quickly.

Mo Yi was speechless...

Mo Ruhai patiently comforted her: "Yiyi, Liang You is a very good person. If he becomes sycophantic and breaks the agreement just because his status has changed, then I will look down on him!"

In that case, it's a good thing they're not engaged! But if he keeps his promise, you should just accept it openly! So what if he's from a noble family? It's not like you lack the ability!

Mo Yi almost laughed... This father of hers is so naive.

"Father... marriage is supposed to be a matter of two good families joining forces. Before, we were only talking about it verbally, nothing was finalized. Now, the basis for the marriage has changed. If the Liang family changes their mind, it's understandable. Putting ourselves in their shoes... if this happened to our family, we would also..."

Mo Ruhai shook his head: "If it falls into our family, Father will keep his word!"

"I wouldn't!" Wang thought to herself, her eyes darting around. But... she looked at Mo Yi; this quiet, unassuming man was quite remarkable.

Isn't he quite resourceful and eloquent?

However... it really is such a terrible idea!
If I were her... no matter how much she coaxed, begged, or pleaded, she would still get things settled!

"Father also said that the Liang family has selected several young men to go there. What criteria did the Lady of the Marquis use to choose them? Could it be because Brother Liang You is not yet engaged? Has the Lady of the Marquis already made plans for the marriage of the heir of the Marquis's mansion?"

That... is actually quite possible!
Mo Ruhai and Wang Shi exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking.

Mo Wen kept a close eye on Mo Yi, analyzing her words. If it were me, I'd probably only be thinking of myself right now, and wouldn't consider the perspectives of the Marquis's mansion and the Liang family... Well done, Mo Yi, so you've been playing dumb all this time!
Mo Yi continued, "The future Lady of the Marquis must come from a powerful family and be capable herself. Only in this way can she assist her husband and quickly and steadily support the Marquis's mansion, which is in dire straits!"

Wang tugged at her handkerchief, muttering, "Isn't it because you're useless?"

Mo Yi ignored her. "If we rush to ask and urge them, even if the Liang family reluctantly agrees for the sake of face and friendship, what if it affects Brother Liang You's future? Wouldn't that create a deep-seated resentment? Once she marries into the family, how can the relationship between the two families and our daughter's life be good?"

“Are you just a good-for-nothing? You can’t keep Liang You in check…” Wang Shi said anxiously.

"Listen to your daughter first!" Mo Ruhai's smile vanished, replaced by annoyance.

"If Mother goes to inquire and the Liang family directly expresses their unwillingness, or avoids meeting them, or even brings up the Lady of the Marquis to politely refuse, then both Aunt and we will lose face!"

"Then they can't just say it doesn't count..." Wang was extremely frustrated...

Father, Mother, your daughter will say the same thing again. If this happened to our family, what would Uncle choose?

At this point, Mo Ruhai was somewhat helpless.

Although the eldest brother was still considerate of his brothers, his career had been unsuccessful for many years, and he had changed a lot.

Wang was unwilling to give up: "You're right, any family would probably do the same! But now, isn't it the Liang family's turn? Let's see what they have to say! Anyway, even if they're unwilling, they still have to give me an explanation!"

Mo Yi, however, was unwilling to do so: "Mother, in my opinion, we should calmly wait for news. You should take care of my eldest sister's matter first! I am still young, let's see what the Liang family's attitude is first."

At this moment, Mo Wen nodded in agreement: "Father, Mother, I feel that what my sister said makes sense!"

Seeing that Mo Wen also said the same thing, Madam Wang felt disheartened and began to blame Mo Yi again: "It's all your fault! If you hadn't angered me, I would have gone to your aunt's house. Maybe things would have been completely ruined..."

Blah blah blah...

Mo Ruhai's head was throbbing from Wang Shi's nagging. He had come full of excitement, only to be met with this result, leaving him feeling very disappointed and sitting there listlessly.

Suddenly someone outside shouted, "Second Master, the First Master is back!"

Mo Ruhai jumped up: "I'll go ask your uncle!" and dashed off.

Wang rolled her eyes at Mo Yi, "Don't worry about this. I'll go ask your aunt; she'll know what to do!"

Seeing that reasoning with him was futile, Mo Yi had no other choice but to follow her father out the door.

Watching her retreating figure, Mo Wen wondered to herself: If it were me, could I say such things and make such a decision?

After thinking about it for a long time, I shook my head in my heart.

will not!

Not only will I not, I will also find a way to make this matter a sure thing.

That girl is utterly useless!
Although my relationship with Liang You is regrettable, I am engaged to Xu Lang and have no regrets.

Hopefully... Liang You won't be selected!

Ignoring her mother's pacing and dawdling, she grabbed her cloak and went back to her room. But in the end, she secretly shed a few tears while lying on the bed.

Mo Yi, however, felt confused and heavy-hearted, and didn't want to think about these things anymore.

Back inside, he got to work seriously.

(End of this chapter)