Chapter 689: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 689: Xiao Ruiyuan's Schemes (2)
Mo Yan politely declined a few times before allowing him to go. She then asked Li Xiu and others to bring out various fruits and snacks to entertain the villagers.
The villagers, unable to see what they had hoped for, felt a bit disappointed. However, when they enjoyed the delicious snacks and fruits on the table and saw that Mo Yan continued to treat them with the same friendliness, without showing any airs of a County Princess, their disappointment quickly vanished. They eagerly asked about the reason for the two imperial rewards issued by Emperor Hui'an.
Mo Yan was at a loss. While she could easily fabricate an excuse for the high-yield rice, explaining the mission to rescue people with the five beasts was more challenging. To preserve her dignity and that of her sister Xin'er p, she could not reveal that it was to save her beloved. Instead, she came up with a story on the spot, claiming that they had gone to Phoenix Mountain to collect rare medicinal herbs. During their trip, they accidentally entered a hunting ground and, by chance, rescued several princes and nobles who were surrounded by wild beasts.
The explanation was full of "coincidences" and felt like a fabricated story, but it was coherent enough that no one could find any flaws in it.
The villagers did not doubt her story at all. They marveled at Mo Yan’s good fortune, believing she was blessed by the gods. Not only had she tamed the feared five beasts, but she also won the favor of the monarch and received such generous rewards due to her contributions with the five beasts and the high-yield rice. Such fortune was beyond ordinary people!
Xiao Ruiyuan, sitting quietly nearby while sipping tea and observing Mo Yan’s every move, suddenly found the tea to be more bitter than usual. How much longer would he have to wait to stand by her side openly, to declare to everyone that she was his and he was hers, so she would no longer have to furrow her brow and hide their relationship?
Mo Qingze, who was also watching, had a completely different reaction. He observed his daughter’s calm demeanor as she deftly impressed everyone in the room and wondered if she had used similar tactics on him in the past.
Before Mo Qingze could delve into such thoughts, Yang Bao, looking excited, approached and patted him on the back with such force that it nearly knocked the wind out of him.
“Ha ha, Master Mo, you have truly raised a wonderful daughter. She has brought glory to our Liuyang Village!” Yang Bao laughed heartily, his face filled with deep wrinkles, clearly expressing genuine joy.
Having a County Princess from his jurisdiction was indeed something to be happy about. Regardless of the actual benefits, it would make dealing with official matters much easier in the future. He could walk with his head held high among other village heads.
Moreover, with the praise of “pure and untainted, virtuous and benevolent” from the Emperor, the village girls would benefit as well, as it would enhance their reputation and make marriages much easier in the future.
“My daughter has always been excellent!” Mo Qingze smiled, his eyes gleaming with pride.
When others praised him, Mo Qingze would typically be modest, but when it came to praising his children, he would accept it all and add a few words of agreement, emphasizing how outstanding his children were.
Yang Bao, clearly aware of this, continued to praise Xin'er and Zhen’er, and then tentatively asked, “Since Yan’er has received consecutive rewards and is newly appointed as a County Princess, it’s truly a joyous occasion. Does Master Mo plan to hold a celebratory banquet?”
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