Chapter 549: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 549: Hidden Malice (8)
It wasn’t really an “accident” as it was orchestrated by Mo Yan herself. She had instructed her spies to pose as ordinary people and inform the Fang family that they were looking for a suitable match with Mo Yongxi’s birthdate. Mo Yongxi, desperate and attracted by the prospect of such a match, was eager to seize the opportunity.
Mo Yongxi’s reputation in the village was tarnished, and no one, whether in the village or surrounding areas, was willing to marry her. As she grew older, the urgency to find a good match increased. When a seemingly good match fell from the sky, she grabbed it without hesitation.
While Mo Yongxi was trying to get close to the Fang family, Mo Yan had her spies pretend to be Daoist priests, prophesizing that if the Fang family married someone with a compatible birthdate, their family would flourish and their wealth would increase.
The Fang elders, believing the "priests" who seemed to know everything about them, followed their guidance and soon found Mo Yongxi, who had been waiting as instructed.
The Fang family then demanded a dowry of fifty taels of silver from the Old Mo family under the "priest's" direction, threatening to annul the marriage if the demand was not met. This led to incidents where Tie Tou was forced into marriage, and the Third Sister and Shi Tou were nearly sold. Eventually, it allowed them to escape the Old Mo family and reunite with Wu Shi.
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Mo Yan was not a saint. The Old Mo family had treated the original owner harshly, and even indirectly caused her death. She could not forgive them, as it would be unfair to the original owner.
After coming to Liuyang Village, the Old Mo family, especially Mo Yongxi, had tried to damage her reputation, destroy her crops, and even attempted to ruin her appearance. Mo Yongxi not only showed no remorse but also intensified her efforts to harm her. Mo Yan could not let such a venomous snake go unpunished.
If Mo Yongxi had been more rational and had investigated the Fang family thoroughly, she might have avoided marrying an unhappy man. Unfortunately, she was blinded by vanity and high self-esteem, never considering that the sweetness might be laced with poison.
Instead of letting her remain in the village causing harm, it was better to direct her malice elsewhere. It was not unfair for the Fang family to suffer; they knew their son preferred men yet still tried to harm an innocent girl by marrying her off to a man who would leave her miserable.
Seeing the Old Mo family’s downfall and the infighting, Mo Yan felt no regret. She had no qualms about letting them face their own reckoning.
Wu Shi, noticing Mo Yan's silence, thought she wasn’t interested in the matter and began talking about other topics. Eventually, she mentioned her eldest daughter, Da Nier, who was now seventeen: “I wonder what kind of marriage she will have. Da Ni has suffered a lot; I don’t expect her to become rich, but I hope she finds someone who truly cares for her and lives a good life.”
Since the news of their brick house spread, several suitors had shown interest but were turned down. It wasn’t due to any disdain for the suitors but because they had many siblings or unkind elders. She didn’t want her daughter to follow the same difficult path she had faced.
Mo Yan, observing the graceful and efficient Da Ni, comforted her with a smile: “Da Ni is capable and virtuous. Such a good girl is hard to find. Whoever marries her will be lucky. She will surely find a good match!”
Wu Shi, hearing this, smiled proudly, her wrinkles deepening: “I’m not boasting. Da Ni is indeed good. If not for that disaster, she wouldn’t be delayed until now. Fortunately, those scoundrels are gone, and we can find her a good family.”
At this moment, Da Ni, carrying a basket of vegetables, walked over and overheard the conversation. Her face turned red as she thought of a captivating face.
Noticing her blush, Mo Yan teased with a smile: “Look at Da Ni, all red-faced. Are you thinking about someone special?”
Da Ni was startled and blushed even more. Nervously or feeling guilty, she shook her head and stammered, “N-no, I wasn’t thinking about anything!”
“Ha ha, Da Ni'er’s face is so red I feel embarrassed teasing you now,” Mo Yan laughed heartily, unaware of Da Nier’s discomfort.
Wu Shi noticed her daughter’s unusual reaction and felt a pang of concern. She tested gently, “Da Ni’er, you’re a grown girl and usually sensible. If you have any thoughts, just tell me. I won’t blame you.”
Da Nier hesitated and then shook her head. “Mother, there’s nothing. Don’t worry about it. You should focus more on my brother. He hasn’t married yet.”
Wu Shi looked at her daughter intently and replied, “Your brother is a man; he won’t suffer as much. If he truly has someone he likes, regardless of her appearance or background, I will make sure he marries her.”
Da Ni’er, feeling guilty, glanced at her mother and hesitated. Seeing Mo Yan listening intently, she couldn’t help but say, “Yan’er will be fifteen next year. When Uncle Mo becomes a scholar, Yan’er will be a scholar’s daughter and might marry into an official family.”
Mo Yan was taken aback. She hadn’t expected the topic to shift to herself. Thinking about her father being a scholar and even a top scholar, she felt a pang of disappointment as her family background was far from that of the Fang family. She was left speechless.
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