“You’re so ugly and you want to marry Brother Yuecheng? You’ve dirtied my hands!” Li Youmo seemed not to be conscious of the fact that he had been atrociously impolite. He was in someone’s home and had beaten up their daughter. He clapped his hands together as if he was getting rid of dirt and walked up to You Yuecheng. He appeared to be considerate towards You Yuecheng and the angry look on his face had long disappeared. Instead, he seemed more relax and even said somewhat apologetically, “Brother Yuecheng, you won’t blame me, right?”
However, he immediately turned around, not waiting for You Yuecheng, whose expression was one of awkwardness, to speak. He turned to smile at Mo Xuetong and said, “Please excuse me, Third Young Miss Mo. But your sister’s flirtatious character is really terrible. We are in the discussion for her hand and yet your first miss is still trying to flirt with Brother Yuecheng and I was too angry.”
He looked righteously angry and selfless, making it hard for others to believe that he was the same ruffian. If Mo Xuetong had not seen the entire thing, she would have been confused by his performance and might even pity him and felt that he was not in the wrong.
Mo Xuetong had to admit, despite her shock, that he had the ability to turn black into white with his tongue and was the ultimate shameless person. One would know just by looking at You Yuecheng who had not even said anything to defend Mo Xuemin. But wasn’t he too arrogant?
This was after all, still the Mo’s Manor. He had hit the first miss in front of so many people. Even if father did not believe Mo Xuemin, he would not just stand by and do nothing.
Even though it did allow her to blow off steam!
Mo Xueqiong had also vented. She looked at You Yuecheng and approached him daintily. Then, she curtsied to Li Youmo and said, “Young Master Li, you are too polite. Eldest Sister is feeling unwell today, which was why she had done something so impolite. Please forgive her.”
Then, she explained apologetically to You Yuecheng, “Your Excellency, you have undergone an undeserved calamity today. Eldest Sister would not usually do anything inappropriate. Even though she has always gotten along well with the noblemen, she would not do something that would destroy her reputation. I hope that you will forgive her this once!”
Mo Xuetong sighed to herself. Mo Xueqiong was using this opportunity to drag Mo Xuemin down! What did she mean that Mo Xuemin had always gotten along well with the other noblemen? All the other daughters from noble families in the capital did not leave their homes. They only participated in the occasional banquets. How would she have gotten to know those noblemen well and where did she meet them?
And forgive? What had Mo Xuemin done to require You Yuecheng to forgive her and why did she need You Yuecheng’s forgiveness? Was it her discussion of marriage with Li Youmo? Or was it her involvement with Li Youmo? Her words made one felt rather uncomfortable. It was obvious that she was using this chance to mar Mo Xuemin’s reputation in front of You Yuecheng.
She knew when she saw the satisfaction in Mo Xueqiong’s eyes despite her frown!
Mo Xuetong looked at You Yuecheng’s darkening expression and sighed to herself. Mo Xueqiong was really terrible at judging the situation by one’s expression!
She had to pick the right time even if she was casting stones on someone who had fallen!
“Fourth Young Miss Mo, what do you mean? What has what happened to your sister to do with me? Could it be that you think I have something going on with your eldest sister, or are you hinting at something?” You Yuecheng could tolerate Li Youmo’s nonsense. They have known each other for many years and he knew that the fellow rarely had anything good to say. But who was Mo Xueqiong? She was just a concubine’s daughter but dared to speak to him with that tone. You Yuecheng was annoyed and immediately glowered at her and spoke coldly.
There was only one statement in what Mo Xueqiong said that he agreed with. This was really an undeserved calamity. When he thought carefully, what happened last night and what happened today when he accompanied Li Youmo here had nothing to do with him. However, he had been involved for some reason. You Yuecheng was very annoyed and he vented his anger on Mo Xueqiong as he questioned her coldly.
“Ah, I…” Mo Xueqiong did not expect the usually polite You Yuecheng would look down on her so. His handsome face was frigid and his eyes looked as if there was a storm brewing in them. His tone was so cold and hard like stone. Mo Xueqiong could not help but feel afraid. She did not have the guts to face the Mingguo Duke’s son who was brewing in anger.
Mo Xueqiong only realized then that she had brought the high and mighty Mingguo Duke’s son into the matter when she was mocking Mo Xuemin. When she saw You Yuecheng’s dark and cold expression, she did not dare to say anything else and only felt her teeth chattering.
She felt uncomfortable from head to tone and was struck speechless.
“I do not care if Fourth Young Miss Mo is trying to tarnish the first miss’ reputation. That is the Mo family’s business. But if you want to push the blame onto me, I apologize. Fourth Young Miss Mo, you think too highly of yourself! Is the Duke’s manor not enough for you and do you wish to marry even higher through this matter?” You Yuecheng lifted his chin slightly and looked at the flustered Mo Xueqiong with disdain. He had not spared her at all with her words and was so sharp that even Li Youmo appeared shocked.
When had the polite and distant Mingguo Duke’s son shamed a girl? He had said everything except that she was vicious and flirtatious. Which girl could tolerate such shame? If this matter were to spread, Mo Xueqiong might as well die. Furthermore, it was the reputable You Yuecheng who had said this.
Mo Xueqiong’s face paled immediately and her body shook. She wanted to defend herself but could not. She was ashamed and furious when she saw You Yuecheng’s sharp gaze swept over her with disgust. She felt too embarrassed and her lips quivered. She suddenly cried out loudly and ran out of the garden covering her face with a handkerchief. The two maids behind her called out after her and gave chase hurriedly.
Just great! Of the three young ladies of the Mo family, one had run off after being beaten up by Li Youmo while the other had run away after being scolded by You Yuecheng! Mo Xuetong turned to look at You Yuecheng who was staring at her angrily. She suddenly felt especially innocent! You Yuecheng and Mo Xuemin wanted to work together to frame her but their plot was foiled by Feng Yuran. Mo Xuemin had been caught in her own trap, but why was it her fault now!
She was the only Mo family member left in the garden now and could not just leave like that. Mo Xuetong sighed to herself. Had she known this would happened, she would have left earlier, or just walked slower. Nothing would have happened if she did not meet the two! Feng Yuran was a little vicious and coupled with her father’s worries had made her feel rather dissatisfied. Looking at You Yuecheng’s angry expression, she wondered if he was going to blame her for Li Youmo’s misfortune.
She snorted coldly. You Yuecheng might want to vent his anger on her, but she did not want to be vented on!
She lifted her head and smiled at You Yuecheng lightly with a distant expression. Her clear eyes were very dark and looked as if there were dark colors dancing in them. One could not see how she was feeling but You Yuecheng could sense that there was not a hint of fear or panic in them.
You Yuecheng knew that his cold expression was fear-inducing, especially when he was angry. Even his own sister would avoid him in his current state. He did not expect the delicate girl in front of him to be so brave. A hint of darkness flashed through his eyes.
Li Youmo, who was standing beside him, quickly hid the expression of ridicule on his face.
“I heard the rumors in the capital say that His Excellency You is the most polite, elegant, gracious person and was a magnanimous person. I hope that you will be as gracious as you once were and forgive my fourth sister for what she said. She is just like me and we are women who live in our boudoirs and are ignorant. If she had said something to insult you, I hope that you will forgive her. You came to the Mo Manor today, but had gotten so angry. It is the fault of the Mo Manor. I will ask father to apologize on behalf of us sisters.”
Mo Xuetong’s words were extremely polite. However, she pointed out that no matter how powerful You Yuecheng was, he was still a guest in the Mo Manor. He had, on the lands of his guests, made an ignorant and delicate young lady of the boudoir cry from his scolding. This was certainly not something that a gentleman should do. You Yuecheng might as well leave the capital if their father, a third grade official, apologized to him.
You Yuecheng was stunned when he recalled that he was a guest in the Mo Manor. He came to his senses and realized that he was indeed too harsh on Mo Xueqiong. Even though Mo Xueqiong’s words had not been very nice and were full of intent to frame her sister, that was a private matter of the Mo family. As a duke’s son, he should just listen to it graciously as if it were a joke. How could he be so rash and scold her so badly that she had run away?
He was annoyed. He was indeed too rash earlier.
Mo Xuetong curtsied deeply, looking extremely guilty.
Li Youmo had not expected You Yuecheng to lose control and could sense his awkwardness. He continued to fan himself silently and glanced at Mo Xuetong. He could not help but admire her. This girl was not simple. It was really unexpected. She was great! When he saw how You Yuecheng was stuck, he stood to the side and watched the rare embarrassed look on him!
“Third Young Miss Mo, you are too polite. It was my fault! Some bad things happened at home and I lost control of my emotions. I apologize and please pass my apologies to Fourth Young Miss Mo.” You Yuecheng gritted his teeth and humbled himself. He dredged up a smile and reached out to get Mo Xuetong to rise. No matter what, he had to settle this issue today. It would be terrible for his reputation if this were to spread. He was not the son his father doted on the most!
From Mo Xuetong’s angle, You Yuecheng’s expression looked stiff. Fortunately, she did not intend to argue with You Yuecheng about this. You Yuecheng had only lost control because he had been suffering all day. She knew when to stop and stood up, avoiding You Yuecheng’s hand.
“Your Excellency You, you do not have to be so kind. It is we, the Mo sisters who have embarrassed ourselves. I will leave now and take a look at my sisters.” Mo Xuetong looked up, her charming eyes were distant and held a trace of a smile. One could not blame her, her sisters had been shamed and bullied. Was there anyone who could continue laughing?
You Yuecheng could not ask her to stay. He nodded, and in a rare show of humility, smiled at her.
Li Youmo rubbed his chin and watched Mo Xuetong leave with a thoughtful expression. It was hard to see his thoughts through his eyes.
“Brother Youmo, what do you think of this incident?” You Yuecheng turned around and sighed, panning his hands out in front of Li Youmo with a bitter smile. He regretted his decision to accompany Li Youmo to the Mo Manor. First, Li Youmo had proclaimed that he had to marry Mo Xuemin in Mo Huawen’s study, making Mo Huawen so angry that Mo Huawen had sent them out. He had not even said anything and was given the cold-shoulder together with Li Youmo!
When had the renowned You Yuecheng been so embarrassed!
Then, things had deviated from his original plan. Mo Xuemin appeared and argued with Li Youmo. Li Youmo had made it hard for him to speak. Then, Mo Xueqiong appeared, and that situation was even worse. All she had left unsaid was that he and Mo Xuemin were having an affair. What kind of person was Mo Xuemin? She was the woman Li Youmo was about to marry. If Li Youmo discovered that he and Mo Xuemin had met in private, it would be a disaster.
That might make Li Youmo suspicious. Or he might already be suspicious, or why would he say all that! This possibility made You Yuecheng explode in anger after Mo Xueqiong had said her piece. He had retorted against her unkindly. He wanted to show Li Youmo that there was nothing going on between him and Mo Xuemin!
Because he had only been thinking about Li Youmo, he had embarrassed Mo Xueqiong and she had run away crying!
This, what exactly happened… You Yuecheng could not help but smile bitterly and admit that he was just unfortunate in this situation.
This misfortune… was really baffling!
