Chapter 489 - Mo Huawens Thoughts (2/2)

The two chatted for a while more. It was lunchtime and since Mo Xuetong was not going anywhere else, she stayed to have lunch at Xu Yan’s. The two continued chatting after lunch, and that was when a maid entered and reported, “Old Sir is back in the manor. He heard that My Lady was here and asked me to invite you to the study.”

“Mother, Father is here. I shall go and visit him. I will return later.” Mo Xuetong stood up with a smile.

“Go, remember to come back earlier. I have some fresh fruits picked from our garden. You have to try them.” Xu Yan did not ask Mo Xuetong to stay, knowing that the father and daughter needed to talk.

“Mother, don’t worry. I’ll be back soon. Don’t eat all the fruits.” Mo Xuetong answered with a smile and bright eyes.

“Don’t worry. There’s plenty. Bring some back with you later.” Xu Yan said with a smile when she saw Mo Xuetong’s greedy expression.

Mo Xuetong left Xu Yan’s courtyard and headed to the study with her servants.

When she entered, she saw Mo Huawen at his desk, reading doc.u.ments. When he heard Mo Xuetong coming in, his eyes flashed with excitement.

Mo Huawen felt very anxious when he found out about what happened to King Xuan’s Manor. He was afraid that what Mo Xueqiong did had angered the Emperor and King Xuan’s Manor would be on lockdown like King Yan’s Manor. He hated his fourth daughter even more then. Mo Huawen did not even enquire about Mo Xueqiong when she got into trouble later on because of that.

Fortunately, King Xuan was released after a few days. Mo Huawen received news of that early in the morning. However, he had to attend court so he could only ask Xu Yan to prepare gifts. He would visit Mo Xuetong personally later. He did not expect to hear that Consort Xuan was at his manor when he returned home. Mo Huawen was filled with joy when he saw his daughter walking into his study.

“Greetings, Father.” Mo Xuetong curtsied.

Mo Huawen managed to get a hold of his emotions. He looked at Mo Xuetong carefully and sighed with relief when he saw that she did not look better or worse. He pointed to the side and said, “Come, sit down and talk.”

“Yes.” Mo Xuetong could see the excitement in Mo Huawen’s eyes. She felt warm all over when she saw how hard he tried to control the excitement he felt and to present a calm front. She went to sit down on a chair by the side obediently.

“Tong’er, what exactly happened at King Yan’s Manor? Why did Mo Xueqiong involve you?” Mo Huawen asked even before Mo Xuetong sat down. He could not hold himself back any longer.

No matter what, he had lost a daughter. He had to ask for an explanation from King Yan. Otherwise, others would think that he was guilty.

Even if it was not for him, he had to ask for an explanation for his daughters!

However, the matter had been covered up very well and Mo Huawen only found traces here and there. He still did not know how to proceed and wanted to wait for Mo Xuetong to return to the manor before discussing it with her.

“Father, I don’t know how King Yan spurred Fourth Sister into action and led her to Puguang Temple. She said she did not want to stay in King Yan’s Manor any longer and wanted to find a quiet and peaceful place. She would pray to Buddha there every day and do nothing else. I did not want to meddle in her affairs, but I thought of you… So I brought my servants over. Who would have thought that she wanted to frame me for helping her to elope with another man?”

Mo Xuetong recounted the series of events softly. Her father was an understanding man. As the lord mayor, he had seen many plots like this.

“She didn’t just frame me. The most important thing is she used me to frame King Xuan. The secret doc.u.ments and account books from King Yan’s Manor in Fourth Sister’s bag were said to be secret doc.u.ments.”

Mo Huawen’s expression grew darker and darker as he listened to Mo Xuetong’s calm recounting. He seemed almost purple with rage and the veins on his forehead bulged.

His fourth daughter was not just vicious; she was also brainless.

One of his daughters eloped with a man while another daughter aided her. They were even involved in the fight for the throne. Everyone in the Mo Manor might have been implicated. All the twists and turns involved in the situation were not as simple as just a simple act of elopement. If Tong’er had really been framed successfully, she would have landed in deep trouble. The entire Mo Manor would be implicated as well and they might all be beheaded. How could Mo Huawen not be angry?

“King Yan wants to hurt King Xuan? Isn’t King Xuan just a king who doesn’t do anything nor manage anything!” Mo Huawen said, gritting his teeth. He knew very well that the matter had arisen because King Yan wanted to deal with King Xuan.

“I’m not sure either. It can be because only His Highness and King Chu are before the Emperor. And His Highness is more serious than before. That’s why he so against His Highness!” Mo Xuetong said, looking confused. She blinked and said somewhat helplessly, “Father, aren’t there any brotherly relations between the princes? Is it so difficult for His Highness to be a royal who does nothing!”

Mo Huawen’s expression darkened when he heard that.

He had served Emperor Zongwen for many years and had always been one of the Emperor’s most loyal subjects. He saw how much Emperor Zongwen loved King Xuan and always thought that Emperor Zongwen spoiled the prince. His Highness did not have any rules that he abided and tore through the capital, sowing his wild oats. As such, King Xuan would not be able to ascend the throne.

Mo Huawen did not know if he should be happy or upset about this.

He was happy because at least Tong’er would not be embroiled in the fight for the throne. No matter which prince ascended the throne, they would all show kindness and love to their royal brother who did not pose any threat to them. They would be friendly and respectful to King Xuan. However, what worried him was that King Xuan was such a philanderer. There were so many women in his back courtyard. Was Tong’er able to handle this!

This complicated feeling showed Mo Huawen did not want Feng Yuran to desire the throne. As a loyal subject of Emperor Zongwen, he did not want to see Emperor Zongwen be upset and tired because of this.

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