Chapter 693: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 693: Expanding Speculations (2)
Even if Emperor Hui'an tolerates the Lin family, the Lin family can only continue down their dark path. Otherwise, when Chu Heng ascends to the throne, the Lin family will inevitably face destruction.
Moreover, Emperor Hui'an constantly seeks toap eliminate the Lin family and has dragged her into this dangerous whirlpool.
All these matters are merely their speculations and may not be entirely accurate. To deal with the Lin family, they need to address the root of the problem. Mo Yan is unwilling to clean up the mess for those who plot against her, even if that person is the ruler of a nation. She must find a way to make up for it from another source.
Xiao Ruiyuan shared these speculations only with Mo Yan, keeping them from Chu Heng. Otherwise, given Chu Heng's hatred toward the Lin family and Lin Guifei, he might act impulsively and cause irreparable damage.
Seeing that time was running out, Xiao Ruiyuan had to return to the Jing Mountain villa. He was tasked with protecting Chu Heng and could not stay out for too long. He had come this time after receiving news from Yan Junyu, worried that Mo Yan might be overthinking things, so he came specially.
Suppressing his urge to embrace her, Xiao Ruiyuan’s deep voice carried a hint of reluctance as he said, “Yan’er, once my cousin’s health improves, we will be able to see each other more often! If anything happens on your end, I may not be able to keep an eye on it. Please be careful and remember to have the secret guards send me word.”
Though they had managed to meet, they had spent less than an hour alone together. The reluctance Mo Yan felt was evident, but she kept it from showing to avoid making their parting even more difficult. “You don’t need to worry about me. Whether it’s the Lin family or prince Heng, whether it’s underhanded schemes or open confrontations, I can handle it. But your situation is far more dangerous; you need to be even more cautious.”
Mo Yan’s concern was very comforting to Xiao Ruiyuan. Unable to resist any longer, he gently pulled her into his embrace, holding her for a long while without speaking.
Mo Yan leaned against him, closing her eyes to feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Her previously troubled mind surprisingly found peace.
After Xiao Ruiyuan left, Mo Yan returned home with her siblings and soon learned about Mo Hongshi’s stroke from the shock.
Seeing the worry on Li Xiu and others' faces, Mo Yan couldn’t help but frown. “Why are you all looking at me like that? It’s not me who had a stroke.”
The others smiled awkwardly, feeling a bit embarrassed. Li Yan sighed in relief and made a face. “We heard that Hong shi had a stroke because she learned that you had filed a complaint against Mo Yongxi. She was worried you might feel guilty.”
Mo Yan twitched her eye, feeling speechless. “Hong shi’s stroke might be due to her worry about Mo Yongxi, but more likely it’s her fear of being exposed. This is a consequence of her own actions and those of her daughter. Why should I feel guilty? Do you all think I’m that saintly?”
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement, including the younger ones like Xin’er and Zhen’er.
“They’ve done so many bad things to our family before, but elder sister always let them go. Isn’t that what you called a saintly heart? Now that you’ve finally been harsh with them, Hong shi ends up having a stroke. Aunt Li and the others are worried you might revert to your saintly ways!” Zhen’er said with his big, dark eyes wide open.
Mo Yan: “…”
She wanted to explain that it wasn’t saintliness but about establishing a reputation for kindness, planning for the future. However, looking at the innocence in Zhen’er’s eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to teach too much about the ways of the world.
Seeing that Mo Yan had no rebuttal, Zhen’er took her hand and comforted her in an adult-like manner, “Sister, don’t be sad. You’ve done very well this time! Although Mo Hongshi is now paralyzed and looks miserable, it’s actually the best outcome for both our family and her.”
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