Mo Huawen didnt know Lan Xinrus intention and thought she was an unmarried girl after all and had to keep her dignity. Now that Old Madam said that, she didnt dare to pester him any more. He felt relieved inside. Then he just chatted with Old Madam for a while and left. He couldnt stand Lan Xinrus languishing eyes.

Mo Xuetong was also in no mood to chat with them and left too.

As a result, they walked out of the yard together.

Father, how is the thing about big sister going? After they left, Mo Xuetong gently asked. She carefully saw Mo Huawen sigh after he got out of the yard and saw Fuqing Garden. She knew he cared about Mo Xuemin. All these years, he cared most about the gentle kind daughter, and couldnt give her up because of a single thing.

Moreover, Mo Xuemin had a good reason. No matter how angry Mo Huawen was, when he calmed down, he thought she was justifiable. And he put all his anger onto Auntie Fang and blamed her for all the things.

Therefore, he didnt feel so angry towards Mo Xuemin. Besides, when Minister Li came to visit, he explained something for her, and it didnt disgrace other daughters reputation. Mo Huawens anger towards Mo Xuemin was halved. He just felt that Mo Xuemin was blamed for Auntie Fangs fault and it had nothing to do with her.

She was just unlucky to run into Li Youmo who was a hooligan. Then when he heard Mo Xuetongs caring words, he smiled and waved his hand. And all the servants and maids stepped backward, which made it convenient for them to talk.

Tonger, your big sister didnt mean to go out She just went out to find some medicine for Auntie Fangs illness Then she ran into Li Youmo somehow and caused such a scene which almost ruined all your reputation. She didnt really mean it. Mo Huawen sighed and explained with guilty.

He cared for Mo Xuemin because she was a smart gentle daughter, while he cared for Mo Xuetong because she was the daughter of his beloved woman. Anyway, they were both his daughters, and he didnt want them to be against each other.

Father, you dont have to say anything more, I know what big sister was thinking. She was Auntie Fangs child, and would definitely consider for Auntie Fang. She ignored fathers order because she was worried about Auntie Fangs illness. I understand. If my mother is ill, Ill search for good medicine to cure her too. Mo Xuetong said obediently and raised her gentle smiling face. She knew her father didnt want to listen to her complaints about Mo Xuemin. She had to say it from Auntie Fangs side and made him uncomfortable about it.

Her father had deep affection for Mo Xuemin which couldnt be called off for only one thing. What she needed to do was to remind her father. After a long time, Mo Xuemin would show her true appearance and lost fathers love forever.

Hearing Mo Xuetong compare Luo Xia with Auntie Fang and how Mo Xuemin go against his will for Auntie Fang. Besides, he recalled Sima Lingyuns seal which was found in a sachet under Auntie Fangs pillow. Mo Huawens face darkened and felt extremely uncomfortable.

One was his beloved woman and the main wife, while the other was a vicious concubine who cheated on him. They were so different! After thinking like that, he felt Mo Xuemin was not sensible. She didnt have to go out and get such trouble over a concubine.

It seemed that there was something wrong with Auntie Fangs education!

Seeing Mo Huawens face darkened, Mo Xuetong held Mo Huawens sleeves and asked smilingly, Father, how long will Miss Lan stay in our home? Tonger remembers she came to our home two years age when I was yound and my mum was ill. But my memory has been blurry. Ive just heard that Miss Lan had a good relationship with my mum. Grandma and second sister both asked me to call her aunt at grandmas yard!

Her little face was smiling in the morning sunshine, and her long eyelashes blinked, which revealed her cuteness as if she were just asking casually. Seeing his daughers carefree smiling face, Mo Huawen felt soft and a little angry. He understood what Old Madam wanted. She had hoped he would marry a girl from the Lans even before he married Luo Xia.

Though he was grateful to Old Madam, he didnt want anyone to decide his marriage. He married Luo Xia after he saw her at the first sight. Then Luo Xia was ill, and Lan Xinru dressed like that showing up in front of him all the time. He forgave her because of Old Madam. But now her beloved daughter was framed by Old Madam because of this, so he was really annoyed.

Being Mo Xuetongs aunt meant she could stay here for a long time under this title. He couldnt let such a coquettish woman be the mistress in Mo Manor. Mo Huawen remembered her disgraceful words in front of so many people and felt very furious.

He was the master at home. Even if he was grateful for Old Madam, he wouldnt let her decide his marriage.

He had a decision inside.

Your grandma will return home after the New Year and Miss Lan will leave with her. Your grandma got confused, your aunt should be from General Manor, not our side. If your grandma ask you again, dont bother. Maybe the place your grandma used to live in had different customs. Mo Huawen thought for a while and explained.

He was determined that he would find some time to discuss with Old Madam clearly even if she might get unhappy. Thus Tonger wouldnt be unfairly treated because she wouldnt call Lan Xinru aunt. Old Madam didnt like Luo Xia because she went against her will. Tonger had already suffered a lot and shouldnt be treated unfairly anymore.

So that Miss Lan will leave after the New Year, but nannies said Miss Lan would stay for a long time and cleaned up the yard with the best view. Do you remember? Its the one by Chuaihua Men and close to your study. Grandma also thinks its proper for Miss Lan to live.

Mo Xuetong said innovently as if she were just chatting casually with her father. Her voice was sweet and soft, and her smile was bright like the sunshine. When the wind blew, her hair flew, which made her cute and attractive.

Its just a daughter being intimate to her father.

Mo Huawen stood still, and gently touched her head and said with care, Let Nanny Ming and two concubines worry about such things. Theyll throw a party to celebrate the Queens birthday tonight in the palace, you can go with me. Just the two of us.

When he finished, he found his daughter staring at him with those big watery eyes confusedly, and smilingly added, If Tonger wants to take care of family affairs, you can learn from Nanny Ming after the New Year. By then, Four Great Manors will hold parties dividedly, and you can get familiar with that at their parties.

Four Great Manors would hold parties dividedly? Why?

Father, why havent I heard there will be a party in the imperial palace tonight? And Four Great Manors will also hold parties one by one. Is there any good news in the imperial palace? Mo Xuetong tilted her head and asked with confusion. She really knew nothing about it and it was impossible to imagine. Four Great Manors were the most famous in Qin Kingdom.

It would be a huge deal to receive one invitation from one of them. But this time they seemed to hold parties one after another. She felt the handkerchief with his fingers. In her last life, she had heard of this thing, which had happened before she returned to the capital.

She hadnt asked about it carefully because it had nothing to do with her. But she had heard Mo Xuemin mentioned the decorations in the manors proudly, which were luxuriant and unique. This was also the time when Mo Xuemin struck people as a talented and beautiful girl.

I knew about the party when Emperor announce it. The parties to be held by Four Great Manors were mentioned by the princes for fun. King Chu first started it and King Yan agreed. All the ministers also thought it would be meaningful for Four Great Manors to hold parties in the beginning of the New Year. Mo Huawen smiled but there was grimness and cold in his eyes.

The parties to be held by Four Great Manors was come up with by King Chu and King Yan who used to be against King Chu agreed. So it couldnt be as simple as it seemed. Seeing her fathers heaviness, Mo Xuetong got even more confused. But she knew she wouldnt get the truth from his father, so she pulled Mo Huawens clothes embarrassedly, Dad, I dont have new clothes and would make you embarrassed if I go like this. Maybe you should let big sister go instead

Your sister is not suitable for this. Besides, last time in the palace Never mind, you go to this party instead of her. Tonger is the legitimate daughter in Mo Manor and can represent Mo Manor. You dont have to worry about the clothes, Ive told your concubine to prepare for you. By the time youre back in the yard, you might see the new clothes. My Tonger must be a beauty when dressed up!

Mo Huawen joked with Mo Xuetong and determined that Miner couldnt go into the imperial palace. In the last time, such a thing happened. If she went in again, it might be unimaginable. Mo Huawen still remembered last time when Miner returned home, her maid had disappeared. When he asked afterward, there was no clue. Someone in the palace must have cleaned her up.

Miner might have annoyed someone in the palace, and might cause other problems if she went in again. She had had enough trouble these days. And if she got someone someone in the palace annoyed, it might end her life. After all, there would be another party held by Four Great Manors after this one, and he could let Miner attend that.

But, father, Tonger is still in mourning period Mo Xuetong said awkwardly. During the mourning period, one couldnt take part in any festive ceremonies, or it might be called as not filial obedient.

Its okay. Ive told Emperor that I have only one legitimate daughter and its necessary for you to be a part of social activities. Besides, its not festive or joyous. Its Queen Mothers mother and we all have to be serious about it. Mo Huawen touched her head with love. Thinking that she lost her mother at such a young age, and cared about her even more. Besides, letting concubines children come to the party held in the imperial palace was disgraceful. And there was only one legitimate daughter in Mo Manor, so she couldnt miss the important party because of the mourning period!

However, he had only a son of a concubine, so he had to take him along!