Chapter 639: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 639: Dangerous Encounter (4)
Fortunately, Han Zhiyun had a small residence near the examination hall and invited Mo Qingze to stay with him. Since it was only for one night, there was no real inconvenience, and Mo Qingze accepted his friend's kind offer.
Han Zhiyun made all the arrangements meticulously, leaving no room for complaint. Mo Yan's thoughtful preparations for Han Zhiyun’s meals made him very pleased. He praised Mo Yan as a good niece and admired her filial piety, expressing envy and admiration towards his friend.
Seeing that there was nothing more for her and her sister to do, Mo Yan and Xin'er left Han Zhiyun’s residence and took the carriage to Zhizhi Hall to visit Zhen’er and Yun Zhao. After delivering the freshly made food and seasonal clothing, the sisters went to the market to buy daily necessities like oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Passing by a fabric store, Mo Yan suddenly remembered that in a few days, the Wu family would be moving into their new home. It would be very appropriate to buy some practical fabric for quilts and pillowcases as a housewarming gift.
With this in mind, Mo Yan and Xiner entered the store.
The fabric store was quite spacious and decorated in high quality, but since it was afternoon, it was somewhat deserted.
The shop assistant noticed that although the two sisters were unfamiliar faces and had no maid accompanying them, their clothing was made from materials that even their store couldn’t offer. He assumed they were wealthy young ladies who rarely went out and had come out for a change. He promptly greeted them with enthusiasm, saying, “Ladies, we have some elegant rooms for selection. Please follow me.”
Mo Yan raised an eyebrow at the assistant’s warm reception, understanding that it was due to their high-quality clothing. The fabrics they used for their clothes were gifts from Xiao Ruiyuan, Yan Junyu, and the Han family, so it was surprising to see such special treatment.
Seeing Xin'er nervously twisting her fingers, Mo Yan held her hand and nodded to the assistant, saying, “Thank you for your trouble.”
The assistant, pleased, led them inside.
As they followed the assistant, a group of people came around a corner of the hallway, backlit and very imposing. Mo Yan vaguely saw that the group consisted of a man, a woman, and a young girl. From their clothing and voices, they appeared to be a family of three, accompanied by several maids and servants, giving off an air of authority.
The young girl in a bright red dress stood between the middle-aged couple, clinging to the man's arm and acting coquettishly. The middle-aged man patted the girl's head, seemingly agreeing to her request, which caused the girl to cheer. The middle-aged woman next to him wore a loving smile, clearly doting on the girl.
From a distance, Mo Yan would have felt happy for this seemingly harmonious family. However, as the group drew closer and Mo Yan finally saw their faces, she felt a sense of discomfort. Especially when she saw Xin'er staring in shock at the middle-aged woman, Mo Yan wished she could immediately pull her away.
The first to notice the Mo sisters was Du Shi. Her gentle smile froze, and a clear look of panic flashed in her almond-shaped eyes, which were much like Xin'er's. She wanted to pretend not to recognize them and just pass by, but she couldn’t help but keep staring at them. When she saw the older sister calmly pulling the younger sister away, a sharp pain surged in her heart, making her instinctively cover her chest.
“Ugh, it’s you country bumpkins again? How annoying!” Chen Shanshan turned her head and saw the Mo sisters stepping aside, and she sneered with sharp and acrid words.
Noticing Du Shi’s change in expression, Chen Ji, who had been conversing with her, looked over when he heard his daughter’s outburst. His gaze turned cold and piercing as he saw Xin'er, who resembled his wife.
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