Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 1150 - 366: Solution, Outbreak of Conflict

Chapter 1150: Chapter 366: Solution, Outbreak of Conflict

What was initially a matter within the Shen family had transformed into an issue involving both Shen and Liu families, and Mo Yan did not wish to see this affect the young couple’s relationship, so she signaled Shen Ji and Liu Tinglan to leave.

Shen Ji was worried that matters would become increasingly tense, and the wife he had finally married would be taken away; how could he simply walk away? In the end, it was Liu Tinglan who could not stand by any longer and forcefully pulled him away.

Liu Tinglan was grateful for her friend’s intentions, and although she trusted her friend to resolve the matter, she also knew that since the issue had become one between both families, the outcome was beyond what they as a couple could change. She was not worried in the least.

Seeing this, the Elderly Couple of the Shen Family also ordered the servants to take Lu Zhu away. The close relatives of the Shen family, upon witnessing the situation, took their leave on their own accord.

In the end, only Mo Yan and a dozen or so representatives from the Liu Family remained in the hall along with Elder Mr. Shen and Madame Shen.

The entire issue was, to begin with, a fault of the Shen family, and seeing Mo Yan’s expressionless face, Elder Mr. Shen and Madame Shen couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Noting that Mo Yan was still standing, Elder Mr. Shen quickly stepped forward and gestured with his hand, saying, "County Lord, please take a seat."

Mo Yan did not refuse and, with a slightly softened expression, nodded slightly to Elder Mr. Shen and sat down in the seat previously occupied by Madame Shen.

Seeing this, the couple silently breathed a sigh of relief. Madame Shen quickly invited the other members of the Liu Family to sit down and ordered the servants to serve the best tea.

Mo Yan seemed not to notice the anxious expressions of the Shen family couple; she casually played with the tea foam in her cup without speaking.

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and the Shen family couple felt even more uncertain, exchanging glances that revealed their shared concern.

The members of the Liu Family had just woken up from their drunken stupor when Mo Yan summoned them. They were completely unaware of what had happened, but noticing the strange atmosphere in the room and the guilty demeanor of the Shen family couple, they knew it was no small matter. They tacitly chose not to speak, resolving not to add chaos, and let Mo Yan handle the situation entirely.

As beads of sweat formed densely on the foreheads of the Elderly Couple of the Shen Family, almost dripping down, Mo Yan finally spoke, "Elder Mr. Shen, Madame Shen, originally Sister Lan marrying into your Shen family meant that she became a member of your family. Whether for better or worse, it was not for this County Lord, an outsider, to intervene!"

At this point, Mo Yan looked at the Shen family couple and continued before they could speak, "However, I have known Sister Lan for three years and have always treated her as my own sister. To see my sister face such grievances just after entering your family, if I, as her sister, do not stand up for her, wouldn’t that make me colder and more heartless than an animal? Elder Mr. Shen and Madame Shen are known for valuing loyalty and righteousness. Wouldn’t you agree that’s the right thing to do?"

The Elderly Couple of the Shen Family nodded stiffly, unable to find any reason to contradict Mo Yan’s words.

A faint smile crossed Mo Yan’s face, as if pleased to have the understanding of the Elderly Couple of the Shen Family.

"Since the Elderly Couple agrees that what this County Lord says is reasonable, then regarding today’s matter, this County Lord will represent Sister Lan’s maternal family and make a decision on her behalf. I wonder if the Elderly Couple has any objections."

Elder Mr. Shen inwardly grimaced with a wry smile, shaking his head, "What the County Lord says is very compassionate and reasonable; we have no objections."

Hearing the answer she wanted, Mo Yan’s smile broadened, as if the earlier unpleasantness had not occurred, "The issue at hand, were it in any other family who cherishes their daughter, this marriage would surely be called off. However, there is a common saying, ’It’s better to dismantle ten temples than to destroy one marriage’. Sister Lan is fond of Brother Shen, and if I, as the County Lord, were to forcefully take her back to the Liu Family, I fear it would break her heart. Yet to let her continue staying in the Shen family, I am concerned she might suffer injustices again in the future. This truly puts the County Lord in a difficult position, not knowing what would be best."

"No, no, no, County Lord, I will surely treat Lanlan as my own daughter from now on and will not let her suffer any grievances. You can rest assured," Madame Shen quickly promised.

Mo Yan responded with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Madame spoke the same way to Aunt Liu previously. Of course, I am not blaming Madame, especially since today’s situation is not Madame’s fault."

After hearing this, the Elderly Couple of the Shen Family grew anxious again, fully aware that the County Lord was displeased with the outcome of today’s events. But sending Zhu Zhu to the ancestral home in the countryside was the best solution they could think of. Were they truly being pushed to send Zhu Zhu back to the Lu Family, only to have her sold off by that gambling addict as if she were mere merchandise?

As the couple entertained their tumultuous thoughts, Mo Yan suddenly shifted the topic, asking a question that seemed completely unrelated, "I heard from Sister Lan that after Brother Shen gets married, he intends to continue his studies in Jing City. May I know under which Grand Scholar has Brother Shen sought tutelage?"