The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 705 Daughter is Unique (2)_1

Chapter 705: Chapter 705 Daughter is Unique (2)_1

Pei Wendong returned, gathered up his books, homework, and a few pieces of clothing, and also came to stay at Chang’s house. He said that guests had arrived at his home, so he would first stay at Chang’s house for a few days.

Landlord Chang naturally welcomed him with great enthusiasm. The room had always been kept clean, and he immediately ordered the servants to tidy it up again, light some incense, and have the kitchen prepare a new meal, arranging the menu for the next few days.

Xiao Guangbi had been unconscious for most of the day before waking up. Looking at Mo Heng, he experienced an indescribable feeling. His initial intent was to give Mo Heng an opportunity to test him by having Mo Heng block a sword for him; now, it turned out to be him injured and fallen, while Mo Heng remained unharmed. "Is your hand really beyond healing?" The illustrious Young Master Mojiu, once peerlessly graceful, had become disabled.

Mo Heng glanced at the conspicuous scar on his right hand and sighed softly, "I’ve consulted with many doctors, and there’s no longer any possibility of healing. Now that it has healed over, I can barely hold some small objects; that’s already quite good."

Xiao Guangbi observed and commented, "You truly are deeply devoted to Madam Yuanyang."

"My wife saved me in times of danger, stayed by my side unwaveringly all these years. Were it not for her, even if I still had a breath left in me today, I would be in a state of woeful self-abandonment, barely clinging to life," Mo Heng explained.

Xiao Guangbi nodded in understanding, "Since the soy sauce poisoning case, this prince has known that you are a person of deep feelings and loyalty."

"Prince flatters me. You should recuperate here first, and once your injuries improve, I expect your people to have dealt with the assassin and to come over. Then I will escort you back," Mo Heng said, bowing slightly before going down to get the meal.

Feng Wei brought over the simmered millet porridge and medicinal chicken soup, along with two plates of light dishes.

Having rushed on his journey, Xiao Guangbi had not eaten or slept well for three or four days. Seeing the golden millet porridge accompanied by the green vegetables, his appetite surged, and he ate a good portion before putting down his chopsticks, rinsed his mouth, and then asked, "Why haven’t I seen your wife?"

Mo Heng’s eyes flickered slightly, "With the prince recuperating here, my wife does not dare to disturb."

"No matter. It is I who have imposed upon you," Xiao Guangbi waved his hand.

Pei Qin thus came to pay her respects.

Xiao Guangbi had seen Pei Qin only when she was in the Prison of the Ministry of Justice and when she was released. Back then, Pei Qin had been subjected to punishment, looking miserable and disheveled. Now seeing her again, Xiao Guangbi examined Pei Qin closely. She was just of modest beauty with a slightly distinctive look, her demeanor meek, her dress not luxurious or elaborate. Aside from having many ideas for earning money, there seemed to be nothing particularly extraordinary about her that would make both Mo Heng and Shen Songming fall for her. Mo Heng had shown his deep affection for her several times, and Shen Songming had yet to marry.

"I heard that your daughter is quite grown now. I even heard her speaking just a moment ago," Xiao Guangbi inquired further. He would not rest easy until he had learned about all the relatives close to Mo Heng.

Pei Qin, feeling a sneaky delight upon seeing his pale and blood-drained face, went out to instruct the nanny to bring Jiujiu over and taught her to greet properly.

"Grandpa Wang is well," Jiujiu, thinking ’Prince’ meant ’Grandpa’, was somewhat puzzled, wondering why all the other grandpas were old, yet this ’Grandpa Wang’ looked so young.

"Prince is not ’Grandpa Wang’," Pei Qin corrected.

Jiujiu cast a curious glance at Xiao Guangbi.

Xiao Guangbi, however, started to smile, beckoning her to come closer.

Mo Heng and Pei Qin exchanged glances, both of their expressions darkening slightly.

Jiujiu walked towards the bedside.

When Xiao Guangbi saw her clenching her little fist, the other hand holding a purse, he asked her, "What do you have there?"

Upon being asked about the treasure in her hand, Jiujiu opened her palm to show him, "This is a bean beetle!"

A green and finger-thick bean beetle emerged, curling and tumbling onto the edge of the bed, startling Xiao Guangbi.

Jiujiu grasped it tightly with her little hand, then opened another purse and tipped out a black beetle.