The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1094 - 249: A Nest of Snakes and Insects

Chapter 1094: Chapter 249: A Nest of Snakes and Insects

Jun Suxue knew that Mo Heng had been expelled from the Mo family and that Pei Qin must also harbor resentment. Now that she wielded power second only to none, the Mo family was nothing to fear! It was time to settle accounts with the Mo family.

"Everyone says stepmothers are wicked. General Mo became blind from poisoning, a ’gift’ from his stepmother. Since Ms. Mo admires the General, why not start from there?"

Pei Qin had always been curious to meet Mo Heng’s stepmother—what kind of person she must be to make even Mo Dun, who didn’t seem foolish, poison his own son so heavily and pursue him relentlessly as if fearing that he wouldn’t die.

"If the daughter of the Mo family were to marry into our family, our century-long reputation would be no more," Jun Suxue said as she looked at her.

Indeed, Pei Qin had no intention of letting the Mo family off, but "Su Xue! Don’t get involved in this!"

Seeing her earnest, dark, and calm eyes, Jun Suxue’s eyes began to sting, "I... I just..."

"I know. I’m not saying you should not meddle in my family’s affairs, but this matter has nothing to do with you, and you bear no grudge against the Mo family. You shouldn’t get involved in such matters," Pei Qin said, looking at her.

Tears fell from Jun Suxue’s eyes uncontrollably, "I want to help you! I want to do something for you!"

"I know, don’t cry!" Pei Qin nodded and handed her a peach.

Jun Suxue took it and wiped her tears, "I know that General has a generous heart, but the Mo family has already stepped over the line. If the General doesn’t act against them, they will surely strike at you!"

"I never said I would let the Mo family go! But, Su Xue! You shouldn’t get involved in this! You’re not young anymore, I’m busy with affairs at the moment and can’t attend to it, so let your parents arrange a marriage for you! I can take you as my sworn sister!" Pei Qin put down the peach and went to wash her hands, leaving her to think it over.

Jun Suxue felt a pang in her heart; she should have seen it clearly! No matter how much of a hero she was in her eyes, she too was a woman, a woman just like her! She had someone she loved, she had a family, she had a daughter! Her heart had given up hope long ago, but she just liked looking at her, and when she looked at her, she could not see anyone else!

Pei Qin dried her hands and looked at the time, "You should eat! I’m going back!" The Little Radishes were always clamoring to go out to play, and she didn’t know what state the house was in now.

Jun Suxue put down the peach and grabbed her, "General! Can you not rush me away, please?"

Pei Qin turned back in surprise, "I’m not rushing you away."

Jun Suxue shook her head through tears, "I don’t want to be the General’s sworn sister, and I won’t ask for more! I’ll just stay in Tiance Mansion and work as a steward for you. I... soon... I won’t get in your way! I will get married too! I will marry off after some time!"

Seeing her somewhat incoherent, Pei Qin sighed and reached out to tousle her hair, "Alright! I won’t rush you!"

Jun Suxue hugged her, crying silently.

"What are you doing!?" Mo Heng had just climbed over the wall and saw them embracing again.

Jun Suxue quickly let go before Pei Qin could react and greeted him, "General Mo!"

Pei Qin felt it necessary to explain; her small frame couldn’t take much more of his rough handling, "That is, I was just discussing with Su Xue... maybe, I should marry the favored daughter of the Mo family, surely the Mo family’s reputation would be... wiped... clean..." Seeing his face darken and his eyes look dangerous, she immediately realized her mistake! It was adding insult to injury, pouring salt on the wound, fanning the flames!

Seeing him vexed by a woman like her who held no expectations, he surely wouldn’t agree to the General marrying Ms. Mo, would he!? Jun Suxue looked at Pei Qin, who transformed into a different person in front of Mo Heng, and with a gloomy face, bowed and backed away.

Pei Qin watched her leave then chuckled as she pulled Mo Heng inside to sit down, biting her lip, she wrapped her arms around his neck and settled herself on his lap, "Why did you come back so early today? I thought you’d be back later!" She snuggled up to his neck and took a sniff, "You still smell so good!"

Just as she sat down, Mo Heng wrapped his arms around her to secure her position, getting teased by her though his expression remained stern, "Who gave you the idea to marry a daughter of the Mo family?"

Pei Qin quickly retorted, "I came up with it myself! Just asked Su Xue, and she said it wasn’t a good idea! I have a family, and regardless of who it is, I shouldn’t take another wife!"

"You never blink when you lie," Mo Heng eyed her.

Pei Qin hurriedly blinked, "No! Look, my eyes are blinking!"

Seeing her lean in so close, Mo Heng’s gaze shifted slightly, "What are you doing getting so close?"