Chapter 694: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 694: Expanding Speculations (3)
Mo Yan understood the situation at the start but was confused by the latter part. She grasped her younger brother's chubby little hand and asked, “How is this good for her, and how is it good for our family?”
Zhen’er rolled his eyes at her in an “are you clueless?” manner and said, “With her current condition, she won’t be able to come to our house to cause trouble or badmouth us anymore. She also won’t be dragged down by Mo Yongxi. Being old and stuck in jail, suffering in prison—it’s said to be very harsh. If she ends up there, she might not even make it out alive. So, her stroke might actually have saved her life.”
Mo Yan thought about it and felt that her younger brother’s analysis was quite accurate. She couldn’t help but pinch his round, chubby face and praised, “Going to school has really made a difference; you’re understanding the duality of situations. This reasoning is quite impressive, even surpassing your sister. Very good, really good!”
Zhen’er, who was used to being treated as a little man, was about to get angry when his sister publicly pinched his face. But hearing her praise, he was torn between showing his anger or feeling proud.
Seeing this, Mo Yan found it even more amusing and couldn’t resist pinching him a couple more times. As Zhen’er gave her a look of protest, she burst into laughter.
The others also stifled their laughter, while the youngest, Sheng’er, felt sorry for her older brother. She hurried to him, puffing air on his face and soothingly said, “Don’t cry, older brother. Sheng’er will blow on it to make it feel better!”
Zhen’er, who usually liked this quiet and sensible younger sister, was deeply touched by her comfort. He hugged Sheng’er tightly and said, “Sheng’er, you’re the best. From now on, whatever good things I get, I’ll give them all to you, and I’ll protect you for life. If anyone dares to bully you, I’ll beat them up to avenge you.”
Zhen’er knew that Yun Zhao and Yun Sheng had been forced out of their home by their stepmother and harbored a strong dislike for that cruel woman. He also knew that Yun Zhao studied hard to pass the imperial exams and return to seek revenge. Therefore, he worked hard as well, hoping to help the siblings in the future.
Mo Yan watched the two little ones embracing each other affectionately and felt a hint of amusement: childhood sweethearts—how adorable!
In the evening, Wu Shi, returning from her market stall with her eldest daughter and siblings, brought a basket of eggs to congratulate Mo Yan’s family. She took Mo Yan’s hand, excitedly saying, “Yan… oh, I should call you Lady Jia now. Lady Jia has finally risen to prominence, and your future is bright!”
Mo Yan, knowing Emperor Hui’an’s intentions, was reluctant to hear the title “Lady Jia.” Seeing Wu Shi’s enthusiasm, she quickly replied, “Titles and honors are irrelevant. I’m just Mo Yan, the ‘Yan girl’ in Aunt Wu’s eyes. That will never change!”
Wu Shi noticed her unchanged attitude and smiled with relief, though she said, “This title was bestowed by the Emperor. In public, you should still carry yourself with grace to avoid being bullied.”
Mo Yan understood her good intentions and didn’t want to discuss titles further. She nodded in agreement and had Li Xiu bring fruits and pastries for the family.
Wu Shi didn’t refuse. After giving a piece of pastry to each of the three children, she told them not to eat too much to avoid spoiling their dinner.
“By the way, Yan girl, I need your advice on something!” Wu Shi cleaned the crumbs off Shi Tou’s face and suddenly remembered another matter, quickly addressing Mo Yan.
Mo Yan smiled and asked, “Is it about the snack stall business?”
Wu Shi nodded vigorously, “Yes, yes. The business at the stall is getting better and better. People even come from the East and West markets to buy. I’m thinking about setting up two more stalls to expand into the East and West markets.”
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