Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 819 Together (4)

Chapter 819: Chapter 819 Together (4)

Thanks to Xiao Ruiyuan’s military achievements, his status in the army, and his connection with Chu Heng, the likelihood of being sentenced to death for defying the emperor’s edict was slim. At most, he would be stripped of his official position and nobility.

Once Chu Heng ascended to power, there would still be a place for Xiao Ruiyuan to display his martial skills, so there was no need for excessive worry.

As for Mo Yan, she had too many concerns. If Emperor Huian decided to start with her, she couldn’t defy the edict considering her concern for her relatives.

Even if Xue tuanzi used the Dream Entering Technique to suggest to Emperor Huian in his dreams to dispel the idea of decreeing marriage, there was no guarantee of success. After all, Emperor Huian, a sovereign of a nation, had the pride of an emperor and was not a faint-hearted ruler. If he were truly subjected to the Dream Entering Technique, it might provoke him even more, likely having the opposite effect. Unless absolutely necessary, it was best not to do so.

The two discussed for a long time but still couldn’t come up with a foolproof plan. For now, they could only take one step at a time.

In the evening, after having dinner at the Mo Family home, Xiao Ruiyuan did not leave as usual.

Mo Yan carried a pot of freshly brewed Cloud and Mist Tea to Mo Qingze and said, "Father, I have something to tell you, let’s go to the study!"

Seeing that Xiao Ruiyuan had not left, Mo Qingze felt that something was unusual. Hearing his daughter’s words, he vaguely guessed what it was. He glanced at Xiao Ruiyuan, who was standing beside Mo Yan, nodded to Mo Yan, and stood up to walk towards the study.

"I’ll carry it!" Xiao Ruiyuan took the tea tray with one hand and tightly held Mo Yan’s hand with the other.

Mo Yan disregarded the differing gazes of the others, clasped Xiao Ruiyuan’s hand in return, smiled as she looked up, and said, "Let’s go!"

Watching the unexpectedly harmonious figures of the two departing, everyone else remained in shock for a long time. It wasn’t until they were out of sight that the twelve-year-old Xin Er, confused, asked Tang Xin, "My sister... Brother Xiao... what, what is going on?" How could her sister be holding hands with a man?

Tang Xin rubbed her eyes and murmured, "I don’t know, I really don’t!"

But Zhenzhen clapped her hands excitedly and declared, "I know, I know, it must be because Brother Xiao is going to be my sister’s husband!"

"How do you know that?" Xin Er and several others asked in unison. Even the youngest, Shengsheng, understood what a brother-in-law meant and looked at Zhenzhen with eyes full of surprise.

Zhenzhen smiled smugly, draped her arm over Yun Zhao’s shoulder, and said, "In school, some people sneakily read storybooks. I borrowed one and flipped through a few pages. That’s how they describe it..."

"Cough cough..." Before Zhenzhen could finish, she was interrupted by Yun Zhao’s cough. As everyone’s gaze turned to him, Yun Zhao kept a straight face and said, "Don’t listen to her nonsense. Storybooks are not allowed in school, and our teacher will punish anyone caught with them by smacking their palms!"

Under the suspicious stares of her older sisters, Zhenzhen snapped back to reality and quickly agreed, "Yes, yes, storybooks are not allowed at school. I was just tricking you!"

Storybooks, often filled with romantic tales of scholars and beauties, were popular among students, but Zhizhi Hall was very strict. Most students were around ten years old and not quite mature, so to prevent negative influences, storybooks were banned within the school premises.

If caught, students faced punishment and their parents would be notified. Once parents found out, their backsides would suffer the consequences.

"Really?" Xin Er was skeptical. "You just said that you have read storybooks. Otherwise, how would you know Brother Xiao wants to be our brother-in-law?"

Mr. Mo was very strict with Zhenzhen and Yun Zhao too and did not allow storybooks in the house.

Zhenzhen nodded eagerly, "Really, really! Why would I say something like that otherwise? Brother Xiao took the initiative to hold my sister’s hand. If he didn’t want to be our brother-in-law, he wouldn’t have held it, right? Besides, our sister wouldn’t have allowed it either!"

Xin Er was about to say more when Lixiu intervened to help Zhenzhen out of the tight spot. "Alright, alright, the most important thing right now is whether your Brother Xiao can become your brother-in-law. Do you want him to be?"

"Yes!" Four voices chorused clearly. To them, although Brother Xiao seemed rather cold, every time he visited, he brought them things they liked. This clearly showed Brother Xiao was considerate. Otherwise, why would such a busy Great General bother if he didn’t care?

A smile flickered through Lixiu’s eyes, but anxiety marked her face, "But Mr. Mo seems to dislike Sir Xiao. These last couple of times Sir Xiao visited, Mr. Mo appeared quite cold."

The four youngsters frowned upon hearing this.

Zhenzhen’s eyes flickered as she whispered, "We can hide outside the study and listen in. If father disagrees, we can go in and plead for Brother Xiao, how about that?"

The other three’s eyes lit up, and they nodded vigorously, "Yes, let’s do that!"

So, the four little ones tiptoed like mice to the window beneath the study and listened intently to the conversation inside...