Chapter 699: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 699: Slapping Mo Qingze's Face at High School (4)
Being struck and reprimanded in front of servants, the Lin family’s eldest son was furious. However, facing Lin Taishi's rage and his cane, he dared not show any dissatisfaction. He impatiently waved his hand, dismissing the annoying steward, and, once the old servant of Lin Taishi had left, he couldn't help but complain to Lin Taishi, “Father, it's bad enough that people have always looked down on our Lin family. Now, even a lowly girl dares to climb over us and act arrogantly. You might endure this, but I cannot!”
Lin Taishi, hearing this, struck his eldest son again with his cane, his face filled with disappointment. “If you know she is the Emperor’s tool to deal with our Lin family, you should keep your distance and avoid provoking her!”
The eldest son, stubbornly retorting, said, “I was just trying to send her some gifts as a courtesy. I had no intention of causing trouble. It’s that girl who was too arrogant, throwing the gifts and people out. She was the one who slapped the Lin family in the face. Why should I not retaliate?”
Lin Taishi, seeing his son’s lack of repentance, became even more disappointed. He coldly said, “Have you forgotten what you did to that girl not long ago? Remember, she is an appointed County Princess 3by the Emperor, has saved the Crown Prince’s life, is closely connected with the Yan family, and has the admiration of the Xiao family. Do you really think she is just a naive country girl? Did you not realize that the Lin family and Aye were behind the recent incidents?”
The eldest son’s face changed dramatically, and he was about to retort but found he had no words. The bandits sent out did not return, and even the spies sent to investigate disappeared. Even he, despite his ignorance, could see the problem.
Lin Taishi sighed heavily, his wrinkles deepening. “I advised you against rash actions, but you listened to Aye and moved against Marquis Hejia. Now, those people are probably in the Crown Prince’s hands. The Crown Prince has not made a move yet, but he is likely preparing for something bigger. Instead of reflecting on your actions, you are causing more trouble. Do you really think the Emperor and the Crown Prince will not act against the Lin family?”
Hearing this, the eldest son’s eyes turned as he recalled another matter. With a burning gaze, he asked, “Father, what is the Emperor’s weakness that you hold? If you tell me, I can use it to protect the Lin family in case of any mishap.”
The eldest son’s reckless behavior was fueled by his knowledge that his father held leverage over Emperor Huian. Otherwise, he and Lin Guifei would never have dared to conspire to poison Empress Chunyi. However, Lin Taishi had never revealed what this leverage was, which only made the eldest son more eager to know, having asked multiple times.
Lin Taishi’s face darkened, and he sternly said, “This matter is something I will take to my grave. Do not waste your time on it! Also, do not take any more actions against Marquis Hejia. Otherwise, I will have no qualms about disowning you and driving you out of the family!”
With that, Lin Taishi ignored his eldest son’s reaction, called in the old servant waiting at the door, and slowly walked out of the main courtyard.
The eldest son watched his father’s aging back, his eyes flashing with uncertainty and calculation.
Unbeknownst to him, Lin Taishi’s refusal to disclose the leverage was actually for his sake. Given the eldest son’s impulsive nature, if he knew the leverage, he might cause irreparable damage to the family. This was the last thing Lin Taishi wanted.
Unfortunately, with such a reckless and incapable son, Lin Taishi’s good intentions might end up wasted.
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Mo Yan, having slapped the Lin family’s face, was prepared for retaliation. However, after several days, nothing happened, and the household remained calm.
Despite this, Mo Yan did not let her guard down. Each night, she let the five beasts out, and even during the day, two beasts took turns guarding the house.
As October 20 approached, the day of the Autumn Examination results, people awaited the announcement. If one passed the exam, officials would come to deliver the good news. Since it took days for all the results to be delivered, some families would go to the government office early to find out their results.
Mo Yan also wanted to go to the office but was stopped by Mo Qingze, who remained calm, playing chess and reading, showing no sign of worry about the results.
The calmest in the family was Mo Qingze, while the others were restless, running to the door repeatedly, straining their necks to see, only to return disappointed. By noon, when no news had come, Mo Yan could no longer stay still and decided to go to the city to check, fearing a sleepless night for the whole family.
Just as Mo Yan was ready to leave with Dahuzao, Li Yan rushed in excitedly, shouting, “The messenger has arrived! The messenger has arrived…”
Mo Yan was thrilled. Listening carefully, she heard the sound of a gong outside the yard. She patted Dahuzao and told it to go back, then went out to find two messengers on horseback approaching the Mo residence.
Others, hearing the commotion, also ran to the door to wait. Xin’er, at the back, excitedly pulled her helpless father, urging, “Dad, hurry up, walk faster!”
The two messengers soon reached the Mo family’s doorstep. The loud sound of the gong drew the attention of the villagers, who guessed it was a celebratory announcement and were delighted for the Mo family.
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