Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 865 Announcing the Top Scholar (3)

Chapter 865: Chapter 865 Announcing the Top Scholar (3)

Xin Er shyly stuck out her tongue and whispered, "I was just saying, I didn’t really disdain it, I remember the hard times we lived through before!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Yan’s expression softened a bit, "It’s good that you remember. In any case, no matter how comfortable our lives become in the future, we can’t be extravagant and wasteful. Think about how difficult it is to grow crops, they are all earned through the blood and sweat of peasant families."

"Yes, I understand!" Xin Er nodded earnestly and finished the remaining half of the pastry in her hand, even managing to appreciate the sweet taste of the flour.

Shengsheng, nodding her little head, said adorably, "Sister Yan, Shengsheng will also keep it in mind."

"Yes, our Shengsheng is the most well-behaved!" praised Mo Yan, who couldn’t help but reach out and pinch Shengsheng’s chubby little cheeks.

In the blink of an eye, the little girl had already been with the Mo Family for two years. Because she was well protected by the Mo Family, the dark days of her early childhood gradually faded from her memory. She was naturally gentle and liked peace; she would probably grow up to be a gentle and demure lady.

It’s not bad to be a lady, but Mo Yan still hoped that this little sister could be a bit more strong-willed. Delicate flowers were often the easiest targets for bullying.

Mo Qingze, savoring his tea, smiled as he watched his three daughters, his eyes brimming with deep warmth.

During this harmonious family moment, five or six students approached the Mo Family’s tea table and stopped. They bowed respectfully to Mo Yan and Mo Qingze, "Greetings to Princess Hejia and Mr. Mo."

Caught off guard by the recognition and their approach for greeting, the father and daughter of the Mo Family were momentarily startled. Once they realized what was happening, Mo Qingze stood and returned the greeting, then asked politely, "May I know what brings you gentlemen here to seek out Mo Someone?"

None of the six men were very old, at most in their mid-twenties. Besides two from Jing City, the other four were students from the Jiangnan area. They approached in hopes of getting acquainted; establishing a connection with Mo Qingze, whose name was known throughout the Scholar’s Forest, would be an unexpected pleasure.

After the examination at the palace, some people tried to find out where the Mo Family lived to pay a visit and ask Mo Qingze for guidance in their studies. However, no matter how much they inquired, they only knew Mo Qingze was a resident of Jing City living in a village on the suburbs of the capital. Any other information seemed to have been erased, eluding further discovery.

Some people used their connections to inquire at the Government Office about the Mo Family’s household registration, only to be informed that there was an order not to reveal any information about the Mo Family.

Once this message spread, the students realized that there must be a powerful backer behind the Mo Family, likely the Crown Prince, who did not wish for any disturbances. Hence, the students who thought they knew the truth dared not pry any further in private.

Besides, what use was it to find out the information if the doors to the Mo Family’s home remained closed? Could they really barge in by force?

Seeing that Mo Qingze did not put on any airs, the six men relaxed significantly. One of them bowed and said with a hint of excitement, "Mr. Mo, the six of us have long admired you since the palace examination, and have been unable to meet you. We are fortunate to encounter you today and wish to extend our greetings, hoping Mr. Mo won’t take offense."

Mo Qingze listened, his gaze resting on the six men for a moment, and humbly replied, "Mo Someone is of inconsiderable talent and shallow learning; you gentlemen flatter me too much."

Seeing his reaction, the students’ impression of Mo Qingze improved even more, and they complimented him, "Mr. Mo’s talent and knowledge are evident to all, and your modesty serves as a model for us to emulate."

"That’s right, Mr. Mo’s performance during the palace examination is still vivid in our minds. Had today not been special, we would certainly have sought instruction from you."

"Indeed, indeed, to hear a word from you, Sir, is worth a decade of study. It’s a pity we haven’t had the chance to get closer to Mr. Mo!"