Chapter 746: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 746: Annihilation (3)
Once the Emperor's decree was given, it was final and unchangeable. The three men were condemned to death, and the Emperor's leniency in not implicating their families was seen as a gesture of mercy. With over a thousand witnesses present, no one dared to accuse the Emperor of cruelty.
However, people began to speculate about whether the true instigators would be pursued. It became increasingly clear that the masterminds were among the princes and noble families. This led to growing sympathy for Mo Qingze.
“Thank you, Your Majesty!” Mo Qingze, overwhelmed with gratitude, bowed deeply to Emperor Huian.
The question of whether Prince Heng and the Lin family’s culpability would be investigated further was beyond Mo Qingze’s control. As it was a matter for the royal family to resolve, he trusted that the Emperor would ensure the culprits faced justice. The current situation indicated that Prince Heng and the Lin family would not escape easily, given the public outcry.
Emperor Huian, pleased with Mo Qingze’s understanding, rewarded him with a set of writing materials—rare, valuable treasures with a history spanning centuries. This gesture was both an acknowledgment of Mo Qingze’s worth and a subtle reassurance.
Mo Qingze was deeply moved, once again expressing his thanks with deep bows.
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The father and daughter of the Mo family left the palace in high spirits and headed to the gambling house. With Mo Qingze watching in stunned silence, Mo Yan cheerfully counted the thirty thousand taels of silver notes. Once satisfied, she tucked them into her sleeve and stored them away.
When they returned to Liuyang Village, Mo Qingze remained in disbelief that his seemingly obedient daughter had not only visited a gambling house but had won such a significant sum. The shock left him in a daze.
Despite his astonishment, Mo Qingze did not hesitate to give his daughter a stern lecture, aiming to correct her behavior and steer her back onto the right path.
Mo Yan, who had no interest in gambling, accepted her father’s reprimand with sincere remorse, promising not to repeat her actions.
Mo Qingze was satisfied, and with thirty thousand taels of silver, their family’s savings had nearly doubled. Mo Yan was also pleased, imagining the impressive sight of such a vast sum.
The father and daughter continued to chat and laugh, unconcerned with the fate of Prince Heng and Lin Dalao. With Chu Heng’s involvement, they believed the two would certainly face consequences.
As for the nature of their punishment, it was in Emperor Huian’s hands. While the exact fate of Prince Heng was uncertain, Lin Dalao’s end seemed inevitable: death.
The carriage entered the boundaries of Liuyang Village but stopped two miles from the Mo family home. Mo Yan, thinking there might be a problem with the road, was about to open the carriage door when she heard a gentle cry.
She quickly opened the door to find a crowd of villagers gathered nearby, including Xiner and Sheng’er, Yang Bao, Mo Fang, the village head, and several elders.
“Father, come out quickly!” Mo Yan called urgently to her dozing father.
Hearing his daughter’s call, Mo Qingze awoke and, seeing the crowd through the open door, adjusted his clothing and stepped out to greet them.
The villagers hurried forward, and Xiner and Sheng’er ran to embrace their father (adoptive father), holding onto him tightly with tearful eyes.
“Father, you’re finally back! Wuwu!”
“Adoptive father, Sheng’er missed you so much!”
The two girls clung to their father and adoptive father, sobbing and hugging them tightly, clearly shaken by the recent events.
(End of Chapter)
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