Chapter 459 - Meeting The Person at the Back of the Buddhist Temple (1/2)

“Didn’t anyone visit her?” She could not help but ask again, “Not even a single maid or nanny?”

“I saw very clearly that no one visited her. King Yan did not send anyone to ask if she wanted to go with everyone to pay respect to Buddha. I heard a maid say that if Marquess Mingguo didn’t protect her on the way there, she wouldn’t even be able to get into the temple!”

What did that mean? Was there something going on between Mo Xueqiong and You Yuecheng?

A sudden thought flashed through Mo Xuetong’s mind. You Yuecheng had always hated her for some reason, but that had always confused Mo Xuetong.

You Yuecheng’s younger sister, You Yue’e married Feng Yulei. He and Feng Yulei were definitely on the same side. You Yuecheng was definitely allowed to enter and exit Feng Yulei’s manor. Coupled with You Yuecheng’s hatred toward her, Mo Xueqiong’s odd change, their trip to the temple, as well as some other things…

Mo Xuetong felt that You Yuecheng was very likely to be the person instigating Mo Xueqiong! If so, many things could be explained then.

“Why was King Yan allowed to leave his manor today and come to Puguang Temple?” This was the reason Mo Xueqiong gave to deceive her.

Mo Feng came early and already sent men to find out everything. He answered in detail when Mo Xuetong asked him about it. “I heard that the memorial tablet of Consort Yan’s Mother, the late wife of Duke Mingguo, is here. King Yan specially pleaded with the Emperor to allow him to carry out a Taoist ritual for the mother-in-law he never met. That was why he could come along together with Consort Yan.”

Duke Mingguo’s wife had died a long time ago, the woman who was now his wife was his second wife. However, what had this to do with Mo Xueqiong? Was Mo Xueqiong lied to or did Mo Xueqiong lie to her? However, no matter whether it was King Yan praying for his mother or for You Yue’e’s mother, what had it to do with her!

Why would she have to use this as an excuse?

The more Mo Xuetong thought about it, the more ridiculous she thought it was. There was no need for Mo Xueqiong to lie to her at all. If she told Mo Xuetong the truth, it would only give her more credence. Why did she lie?! Mo Xuetong did not believe that there wasn’t a reason for what Mo Xueqiong said and that it was just to placate her.

Mo Feng saw that a few maids were approaching Mo Xuetong. He bid Mo Xuetong farewell and disappeared. He protected Mo Xuetong but only Mo Xuetong’s personal maids were aware of it.

The letter had come from the maid in the afternoon. It was a letter from You Yue’e to Mo Xuetong, asking her to meet behind the Buddhist temple.

They were in-laws and were both first consorts of the princes. It was a rare occasion for them to meet in the temple, so it was reasonable for them to meet. However, the relations.h.i.+p between the two was bad and they did not have anything to say to each other. That made the letter different. Mo Xuetong’s eyes grew sharp. She put the letter down and said to the servant, “Go and tell your Consort that I will be there in a while.”

The maid was a sharp one. “Yes, I will return and let My Lady know.” She bowed respectfully to Mo Xuetong with a smile and left.

Mo Lan took a step forward after the person left. “My Lady…” She said worriedly, “My Lady, since Fourth Miss has already decided to plot against you, why does Consort Yan want to meet you? Don’t you think that this is odd?”

Mo Xuetong smiled softly. She had a faraway look in her eyes as if she were looking at Mo Lan from a distance. Her eyes were clear and dark as she said, “Mo Lan, do you think Consort Yan knew what Mo Xueqiong has planned?”

Her tone was light and she did not look at Mo Lan. Instead, she looked through the window behind her and at the ma.s.sive Buddhist Temple. They could hear the vague chimes of bells. It signaled that morning cla.s.ses were over and it was time for lunch.

Mo Xuetong looked sad to those watching. She smiled softly and then frowned. This was supposed to be a place of peace and cleanliness. However, there were so many people who came to this place to carry out their dirty deeds. Were they not afraid of being punished by Buddha?!

“My Lady, I think that Consort Yan doesn’t know about this. Since Second Consort Yan wants to harm you, she should avoid you if she sees you lest they are blamed for anything.” Mo Lan had served Mo Xuetong for a long while and could see that she was slightly upset. However, she could not help but speak up.

Mo Xuetong agreed with Mo Lan. If You Yue’e really had a part in this, she would not have any contact with Mo Xuetong right now.

“Mo Lan, stay here later. Mo Ye, go with me. I will also take a few other maids and servants with me. Since Consort Yan wishes to meet me, I have to go.” Mo Xuetong rubbed her temples. Fatigue was evident on her face. Even though she was sure that You Yue’e would not dare to make trouble for her now, she felt annoyed that she had to deal with You Yue’e, whom she had never gotten along with.

Yet, she did not have a reason to reject You Yue’e.

“My Lady, shall I go with you as well?” Mo Lan asked worriedly, especially when she saw how out of it Mo Xuetong was. She grew hesitant and stared at Mo Xuetong.

“Nothing will happen to me. Even if Consort Yan doesn’t know anything, how would the low-key and obedient King Yan be completely ignorant? You Yue’e can’t and won’t try to hurt me right now.” Said Mo Xuetong lightly as she grew calm once more.

King Yan, Feng Yulei would not dare to drag You Yue’e into his matters right now. If he were not careful, Feng Yulei might be ruined for good. As such, given his nature, he would want to stay far away from this situation.

Mo Xuetong brought her servants to the entrance of the temple where they had agreed to meet. The maid from earlier on was waiting there. She hurried up to welcome Mo Xuetong with a smile when she saw her. She said, “Consort Xuan, My Lady has been waiting inside for a long while.”

“Lead the way.” Mo Xuetong looked at the temple doors. One side of it was closed. A few maids stayed behind to wait in the courtyard.

“My Lady said she only wishes to chat with you and does not want too many servants to follow. This elder sister and I shall wait outside so that My Ladies can chat in peace.” The maid replied smartly.

Mo Xuetong turned to look at her. Her eyes, which projected n.o.bility and grace, made the maid look down slowly. When the maid looked up, wanting to say something else, Mo Xuetong had already brought Mo Ye in.