Too high to reach

Chapter 95 Life Goes On
After leaving the Mo family, Granny Zhao went straight back to the Prince's Mansion.

Her status in the Prince's mansion was special; she could go to the backyard as well as the front study.

Li Jing was in the middle of a business meeting, and it took him quite a while to finally get a chance to see her.

Granny Zhao recounted the events involving the Mo family, "That's roughly it... It's similar to what Meng San investigated before. That girl, her eyes and nose were still covered in bruises..." Granny Zhao gestured to indicate the location, and recalling that strange appearance, she couldn't help but laugh.

Li Jing could also imagine the scene; his expression softened, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

"That girl is quite different from the refined ladies of noble families... However, despite her young age, she is quite composed and not at all the petty-mindedness I expected. After all, she comes from an educated family. It's just that her uncle, Mo Rushan, seems a bit impetuous!"

Li Jing laughed: "A Jinshi in his early twenties, it's normal to be a little impetuous after all these years of hard work!"

"Yes. When Miss Mo saw me off, she went around in circles to inquire about our purpose. She said that her family was small and had never encountered such a thing before. She was worried that her elders would feel uneasy, so she wanted me to give her a hint. Ha, for such a young girl, to have such a reaction after encountering such a situation is quite remarkable!"

Li Jing hummed in agreement.

Zhao Mama said, "The Empress did not ask Zhuang Zhen to mention the Second Day of the Second Lunar Month."

"Never mind her. There are still more than ten days... You'll have to take care of everything related to Miss Mo's entry into the palace!"

"Yes. Although it won't be long, I'm confident I can handle it this time. Besides, I'll accompany Miss Mo."

"Thank you for your hard work. If you need anything special, just ask Mr. Feng." Having really come this far, Li Jing also felt that she might have been a bit too frivolous.
But he just smiled and didn't take it seriously at all.

Granny Zhao nodded in agreement, but went straight home after leaving. She wouldn't tell Feng Liniang at all! She had the power to manage and control the prince's property and manpower, and to use the prince's connections.

You can do whatever you want, just make sure you explain the reason and the accounts are clear.

Why bother arguing with Feng Liniang?

Then, she suddenly laughed: How come I'm acting so childish at my age?
Despite the laughter, a lingering doubt remained: Would the Prince discuss this matter with Feng Liniang?
What will Feng Liniang do when she finds out?
She nurtured him single-handedly; if anyone understands him, it's none other than herself.

Back then, Feng Liniang refused to marry Zhou Dong and insisted on staying by the prince's side...

The prince was still an exceptional man, impeccable in every way, from his status and talent to his appearance and demeanor. It was perfectly normal to fall for him.

I have no objection.

It's understandable for Feng Liniang to crave the luxurious and extravagant life of the Prince's mansion.

I can understand it myself.

Whether to choose a rich man's concubine or a legitimate wife is merely a matter of personal choice, neither right nor wrong.

The disagreement between myself and Feng Liniang stemmed from differences in their temperaments. Rather than saying they drifted apart, it's more accurate to say that when she made her choice, I also made mys. All that remained was a matter of maintaining appearances…

Feng Liniang's recent behavior makes it perfectly clear to me that she wants to seize more power and win over more people in order to become a princess.

Another possibility is that she blames herself for not helping her, or perhaps she thinks that if she had helped him, he could have become her official wife.

funny!

Why should I help you?!
I didn't expose you in front of the prince because I didn't want to distract him.

But the Prince's residence really needs a good princess!

Thinking back to the first time I met Feng Liniang, I saw the look in her eyes: fear, timidity, longing, flattery, and a restless mind.

Then think of the eyes of that girl from the Mo family: clear, bright, and unwavering.

Hmm, Xu is really good!
The eyes do not lie.

……

That night, Wang and Mo Ruhai tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Everyone has a lot to say, but if a husband and wife talk about it, it will only end up as an argument.

There's no better way than talking to my sister. Maybe she can figure it out than others! Besides, there's my brother-in-law too!
So early in the morning, Wang excitedly went out. She had originally wanted to pull Mo Yi along, but then she thought of that girl—what a wonderful thing, and she'd ruin it for her…

Just like her father!
Mo Yi wasn't idle either. She dressed up and even applied a heavier layer of powder. As soon as her father called, she slipped out.

Seeing the crescent-shaped linen bag slung over her daughter's shoulder, she asked, "Yiyi, what are you carrying?"

"This?" Mo Yi glanced at it. "Oh, it's a scrap of linen. It wasn't enough for anything else, so I sewed it into a bag. This cloth is sturdy and durable. Look, it can hold a lot of things!" "Why do you always have these strange things!" Mo Ruhai shook his head, but his tone was full of admiration.

She walked briskly out of the second house's courtyard. There was a small donkey cart at the gate, which had been hired beforehand.

I got into the car and headed straight for Liuli West Street, the street with the most jade shops.

This was also the happiest time for Mo Yi along the way.

Mo Ruhai was very open-minded and introduced the street scene to Mo Yi, who was looking out from behind the curtain.

The bustling streets, the diverse shops, the shouts of vendors, the people riding horses and carrying loads on their shoulders, the houses of all sizes—all exuded a rich sense of daily life…

I even passed by "that kind of" place. In the morning, the bright lights and bustling activity of the previous night were gone, replaced by a quiet and desolate atmosphere.

After getting off the bus at the intersection of Liuli Street, the father and daughter began to stroll around.

It was still early; the shop had just opened, there were no customers, and the staff were cleaning.

The father and daughter weren't in a hurry; they strolled around slowly, entering every door they came across!

The shop assistants, all with sharp eyes, recognized them immediately. They exchanged knowing glances: Look, it's that father and daughter again, always looking but never buying!
They were all busy with their own work and ignored them.

You can look around freely, but you can't touch them.

In the past, there would occasionally be kind-hearted guys who would show them some nice things and let them touch them.

Those who are arrogant and find troublesome will be sent away with cold words.

This father and daughter have developed thick skin; they weren't bothered at all.

Currently, aside from rare and unique items, and even top-tier pieces, Mo Yi isn't entirely confident in her judgment. However, she's quite accurate with the vast majority of other items. Moreover, she has a photographic memory. Once she understands something, she won't make a mistake again.

Even a young girl with this skill would attract the attention of the shopkeeper and staff.

There were shops nearby that they wanted to rent. Mo Ruhai had already looked at them beforehand, and he led Mo Yi to see them again while explaining in a low voice.

They couldn't afford to rent the whole shop, so they had to share it with others.

As Mo listened, she did the math: location, neighboring shops, current merchandise, rent, owners and managers, and employees. She also planned to find a teahouse nearby to inquire about the reputation of these shops.

She was very patient; she just looked and didn't say anything. After looking for a long time, she still hadn't made a decision.

"Daughter, have you checked it out yet?" Mo Ruhai asked anxiously.

"Father, don't rush. We'll have to come and see it a few more times. It's still early in the morning, and we haven't had any guests yet. We'll have to wait until there are more guests before we come back!"

"Great! Shall we go and take a look at the Rare Treasures Pavilion?" Mo Ruhai was quite happy when he mentioned this.

……

As soon as Wang saw her eldest sister, she said that someone from the palace had come yesterday.

Wang Xiujuan was taken aback. "What happened? Tell me in detail!"

This is Wang's forte; she described it vividly, recounting every single detail.

Wang Xiujuan blinked and listened for a long time, but still didn't understand.

But she took it very seriously and sent someone to call her husband back.

Brother-in-law Qin, unaware of what was going on, rushed home and listened for a long time, but he was just as confused.

“Although we don’t know the reason, it couldn’t be that Mo Yi was sent to the palace, and it has nothing to do with the Liang family!” Brother-in-law Qin affirmed.

"But... there have only been these two things at home lately! They have even less to do with Wenwen, right?! If it's because of the Xu family, they're here to see Mowen, aren't they?"

The three of them discussed it for a long time, but couldn't come to a conclusion.

Finally, Wang Xiujuan offered her comfort:
"The Mo family is just a small, insignificant family, and they won't bother anyone. Her Majesty the Empress would never make things difficult for a mere maid. Don't worry! Don't panic, just live your life as usual. If anything else happens, come and let me know immediately!"

(End of this chapter)