Chapter 54 Miss Xu (1/2)

The Qin family and the Yu family came together this time. However, the Qin family was the main reason for their journey. Only the Old sir and his wife Mdm Chen as well as the First Miss of the Yu Family, Yu Sirong, from the Yu Family came. There were only two carriages from the Yu manor following behind the horse carriages of the Qin Manor. The other family members of the Yu family did not come to the capital.

They did not send someone to contact them immediately after reaching the capital like what Auntie Fang had said.

Mo Xuemin had fallen ill. She was so seriously ill that she could not even get out of bed. Mo Huawen had no choice but to release Auntie Fang so that she could go to Fuqing Garden to take care of Mo Xuemin...

The rumors started off with a few people gossiping. Then, the rumors started to spread through the streets and the alleys. Even some matriarchs from n.o.ble families would talk about it when they met.

The concubine's daughter, the first miss of the Mo Manor had a fling with Sima Lingyun of the Duke's manor. First Miss Mo was so shameless to climb into King Chu's bed and was thrown out of it by King Chu...

The rumors grew more and more ugly. Mo Huawen was angry and anxious but could not do anything about the rumors. As such, he banned Mo Xuemin from leaving the house and locked her in the inner courtyards until the rumors abated as time pa.s.sed. However, the rumors did not abate but grew even worse. The two stewards of the manor made a fuss before Mo Huawen every day, seeking justice for their daughter.

Mo Xuemin could not explain the matter clearly, frustrating Mo Huawen greatly. He finally used the money to smooth over the matter regarding Mo Jin.

General Manor sent a letter asking for Mo Xuetong. Mo Huawen brought Mo Xuetong to General Manor personally.

Mo Huawen performed all the necessary etiquette on his visit this time. He entered with Mo Xuetong and kowtowed to Old Madam Xu and then accompanied Mo Xuetong to her courtyard. Then, he arranged all the things they brought with them. Mo Xuetong would stay with the Luo family for some time and Mo Huawen was worried that she would not be used to it. He had especially gotten servants to bring her favorite decorations from her room and set them up.

Even though Old Madam Xu was not very pleased with this son-in-law of hers, she understood Mo Huawen's love for Tong'er. She was still secretly happy and as such, she closed one eye to it despite her displeasure and pretended that she did not know about it.

Mo Huawen saw that the decorations in the yard were about done and promised to visit Mo Xuetong regularly when she asked cutely. Then, Mo Xuetong watched reluctantly as he left. The Old Sir of the Luo Manor, General Fu, was not in the capital. However, the Second Old Sir of the Luo Manor was there and was waiting for him at the front hall.

Mo Huawen had been to the Luo family's courtyard. However, he had not visited again after he brought Luo Xia to take his position in Cloud City. After he returned to the capital, he had not visited due to the friction between the two families. He was naturally unfamiliar with the place. Mo Lan brought him through the gardens and towards the outside.

He had just left Mo Xuetong's garden when he heard laughter from behind the fake mountains. He knew that it was a female relative of the Luo Manor. Even though the two families were considered relatives, it was inappropriate for them to meet without being introduced. He wanted to stand by the fake mountain and asked Mo Lan to go over there later. Just as he settled himself, a figure suddenly appeared and knocked into him.

Mo Huawen was a civil servant who dealt with doc.u.ments. He naturally could not react in time and was knocked over. He did not see who it was as he lost his footing. He held the figure subconsciously and they fell onto the ground together.

”Hey, who are you? Let go of our mistress.” The maid's voice was loud and Mo Huawen let go, fl.u.s.tered. Mo Lan, who was by the side was also shocked and she went up to help Mo Huawen up. There were a few maids who helped the beauty wearing elegant clothes up. Mo Huawen glanced at her. She was in her 20s. It was inappropriate for Mo Huawen to look at her carefully. As such, he took two steps back and bowed deeply, apologizing for his actions. He then turned and was about to leave.

He did not know who the lady was. He thought that there were almost no unmarried daughters in their 20s in the Luo Manor. Fortunately, it did not bother him.

”Who is this?” Xu Yan was helped up and the first thing she saw was a handsome and gentle man. She blushed and hurriedly backed away. She watched as he left and asked the maid beside her softly.

Mo Huawen was only in his 30s and was handsome. Furthermore, he was very gentle and was at his prime. He did not behave like a lecherous man when he knocked into her and did not look at her either. He behaved graciously and in an upright manner. It made him very likable. This was especially so to women like Xu Yan who thought of herself as a dignified woman. She liked him the moment she saw him and started to ask about him with a blush on her face despite her shyness.

”This should be General Fu's brother-in-law!” The maid beside her answered uncertainly. She heard that the general's brother-in-law and his daughter were going to come to the manor this morning. Since the person had come to the inner courtyard, he was probably a relative.

”That is cousin Luo Xia's husband?” Xu Yan blinked and asked with a blush. She had long heard that cousin Luo Xia's husband was a talented and handsome man. He and cousin Luo Xia were considered a good match. She had heard that this cousin-in-law was very talented. The room that Xu Yan was staying in right now was right beside Luo Xia's courtyard. And sometimes, when she was bored, she would visit her cousin's room to find some books to read.

She had seen a few calligraphy pieces that her cousin-in-law had left behind in her cousin's room. The characters were proud and the poetry was beautiful. It was a good piece of calligraphy! Even though she had never met this cousin-in-law of hers, she had always hoped to find an impressive husband like her cousin. If she found someone compatible, it would not be a wasted life for her. She started to blush when she thought of that.

”It seems like it. Miss, hold on, look, that is the maid who sent the sir out. She does not seem to be from this manor. I will go and ask her about it.” Xu Yan's maid pointed at Mo Lan who was turning back. She knew what her mistress thought when she saw how her mistress looked.

”That's, that's not appropriate, right?” Xu Yan blushed and wrung the handkerchief in her hands. She did not look up. She felt that it was inappropriate to ask about other men as an unmarried lady.

”It's alright. I won't say that it is you who wants to know.” The maid was a smart one and walked over bravely and spoke with Mo Lan in a friendly manner.

Mo Lan told the maid about Mo Huawen warmly when she saw Xu Lan standing not far away. She praised Mo Huawen to high heavens as if he was second to none. He was a true gentleman and was a talented scholar who loved his wife deeply and doted very much on his daughter. He was gentle, n.o.ble, talented and elegant! He was a true gentleman.

Xu Yan tugged on her handkerchief as she listened. Her face was flushed and her heart raced as she looked down.