Too high to reach

Chapter 79 is temporarily shelved.
Liang You accompanied his mother back to Qingfeng Pavilion.

Lady Hou sat alone, and when they returned, she asked, "How is Miss Mo?"

"The head chef said it's nothing serious, just some medicine, and it'll be fine once the swelling goes down. Madam, I'd like to go back first to the pharmacy to buy the medicine, so it can be used as soon as Miss Mo returns!"

Seeing Liang You's eagerness to leave immediately, Lady Hou said helplessly, "Don't rush! What did Mo Yi say? Did she really slip and fall?"

"She didn't say anything; the young girl was probably stunned by what happened."

"So what do you think?" Lady Hou asked, staring at Liang You.

“Madam, this… we can’t blame her!” Liang You was speaking up for Mo Yi. He knew that sometimes, people didn’t distinguish right from wrong, and when something happened, it was often the girl who bore the consequences.

“I didn’t say I blamed her. But, in this kind of situation, it’s not that we can ignore her and pretend it never happened.”

"Madam, it's not like what they said earlier!" On the way back, Zhang Mama had already told Liang You what Liu Yuan and Wang Xiaowei had said. "If that gentleman hadn't stopped her, she would probably be either dead or crippled. This is a life-saving grace!" Liang You hurriedly explained.

"Sigh... Liang You! Do you really think she tripped and fell?"

Liang You was shocked when he heard this!
Mrs. Liang's eyes widened as well.

"Madam, what do you mean?"

Lady Hou laughed: "Ha, such a simple trick can only fool you! I really didn't expect something like this to happen, but now that it has, I'm pretty sure that someone is responsible for her death!"

"But how could that be? At the time, there were only a few of them, young girls..."

"Little girl?! Don't underestimate her. Your unusual attitude towards Mo Yi is the root cause of this disaster!"

"Huh?" Liang You and his wife were shocked.

"As you probably know, your marriage prospects have been incredibly hot lately. The girls who came today all displayed their talents, all vying for your favor. They can't stand anyone being better than them. How could they possibly watch the most ordinary-looking Mo Yi win your heart?"

"You can't just take such drastic measures because of this? Someone could really die!" Mrs. Liang was simple-minded and couldn't understand how a marriage could be related to a life.

Lady Hou smiled faintly: "Perhaps they didn't initially intend to kill anyone, but they wouldn't hesitate to strike when given the opportunity. Liang You, this is the first real lesson you've learned since entering the manor. In the future, who knows how many similar, or even more serious, incidents you'll face!"

Liang You sat there blankly. He had previously studied literature and martial arts diligently, paying great attention to his studies. His grandfather and parents were also straightforward people, and his grandmother was a bit annoying, but as a man, he didn't have much contact with her on a daily basis.

Where have you ever encountered such a shady affair?
"Therefore, Mo Yi is not suitable!" Lady Hou concluded.

Liang You moved his lips and exchanged a glance with his mother.

“My disagreement isn’t entirely due to the Mo family’s low social standing, her mother’s lack of respectability, or her own lack of talent. Rather, it’s because she simply doesn’t have the ability to sit in the position of a Marquis’s wife! She doesn’t understand what changes have occurred in your marriage arrangements recently. How can she possibly keep up with your pace?”

Liang You, however, still wanted to persuade her: "Madam, Mo Yi is aware of this! She just told me that I will be facing fierce competition in the future. She is very insightful and intelligent; we can work together..."

"Liang You, do you know why I didn't adopt another child? Actually, if I raised him myself, he would have a deeper bond with me and your sister Yan'er... It's because I can't wait!" The lady said with some sadness.

"The Marquis of Jing'an's mansion... In truth, over the years, we've worked diligently and conscientiously, and we haven't gone down the wrong path! It's just that we've had terrible luck..."

If only she had stopped her son from going back then.

If he hadn't rushed to rescue his father the moment he heard he was trapped.

Even if he returned injured and disabled, at least he could have left an heir! Things wouldn't be like this now...

Just thinking about my son's spirited smile...

Tears streamed down her face. "I really can't wait any longer. Liang Jiajun can't wait that many years either. If you choose Mo Yi, I will give you up. You might as well think about it: if you lose your future because of her, will you still like her in the long run? Given Mo Yi's character, will she be happy?"

Mrs. Liang was also worried, and she carefully watched her son.

If Liang You were to inherit the Marquis's mansion, he would have to be adopted. This was her eldest son; how could she bear to part with him? However, for her son's future and for the Liang family's prosperity, she, as his mother, had no choice but to agree. No one knew how many times she had cried.

He sacrificed so much, yet he failed to achieve his goal... How devastating must that be?
Liang You sat there blankly for a long time before finally making up his mind: "Madam, my feelings for Mo Yi are not just affection, but also a commitment to keeping my promise. But I understand what you're saying... At most, I promise you I won't bring this up for now. Let's see how things go... If I can prove to you that I deserve this position, then..."

"Alright! Let's put this matter aside for now. I'll give you a year!"

……

Li Jing and Liu Yue, once they started talking, they never stopped. The boy in the inner room couldn't hold back any longer and ran out again…

Without saying a word, she clung to Li Jing's arm and buried her head in his chest. Eventually, she even brought her legs up...

Li Jing finally frowned, a look that would terrify many, but the little thing was unfazed and even grinned.

"What's wrong with him? How did you manage to raise him?" She could only direct her anger at Liu Yue.

Liu Yue smiled bitterly...

The prince had no idea of ​​the bitterness in his heart!
This little guy was quite well-behaved before he knew his identity.

Ever since I found out... things have changed.

In front of his father, he resembled the late Crown Prince perfectly. He was serious, learned things thoroughly, and spoke with composure.

In front of his mother, he acted like Princess Ming'an, showering her with compliments as if they were free. He was the only one who would show her concern and care, the most important person in her life.

I'm just as boring as... in front of myself and others.

When I was a child, I always wrote with the pen held upside down, and I got a lot of spankings for it.

Although I changed it later, I was still dissatisfied. I felt it was nothing special, and that it just flowed better and looked better when written out.

But this little brat somehow found out. Right in front of his father, he deliberately wrote it wrong and claimed that his father had taught him…

Heaven and earth conscience!

Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning for telling lies?

He's already in his thirties... and he still got a beating on the hand by his father!

Not to mention, he even made his wife behave properly in front of his mother. She's been married into the family for so many years! The lady of the house, she went home blushing, and didn't even know what had happened!

But how can I explain these words to the fool in front of me?

He could only manage a wry smile: "It's all my fault! Anian is just too smart!"

Liu Nian glanced at him with a secret smile.

Finally, Li Jing forcefully pulled him off her, asked him about his studies, and was fairly satisfied.

However, when it comes to martial arts... the Liu family focuses on passing the imperial examinations to enter officialdom, and their children don't emphasize martial arts, so they only hired an ordinary martial arts instructor.

"I'll find you a good tutor later. When I have some free time, I'll take you out to play for a few days. Once you're settled, I'll keep you by my side!" He patted the boy's head.

"Ah! I'm looking forward to that day coming soon!"

Liu Yue gave a mocking smile. "Silly boy, you think this is a good thing?"

Do you know the saying "familiarity breeds contempt"?
It's been so many years since I've seen you, I really miss you. I thought this jerk would always treat you like this!
You'd never know what kind of temper he has!
But... you deserve to suffer!

"Take what I brought you; it contains a small crossbow. Use it carefully. Don't hurt anyone you don't want to hurt!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yue broke out in a cold sweat. "A-Nian, hurry up and bring it over so your uncle can teach it properly!"

……

At the Prince's residence, Consort Feng received the news.

"The small daggers, swords, spears, and crossbows that the Prince kept in the front study were all taken with him when he went out today!"

Consort Feng asked in surprise, "Did you take it?"

Having managed the household for so many years, she has her own sources of information.

She had seen those items in the front study as well. She had assumed they were for Shao'er…

Did you take it?
Who did it go to?
(End of this chapter)