The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 708 Doing Something Big (1)_1

Chapter 708: Chapter 708 Doing Something Big (1)_1

Xiao Guangbi said this, as he gave the Jade Pendant to Jiujiu, suggesting it was just for play, but subtly hinting at a future engagement with the family.

And what standing did their families have? Although Mo Heng was a prodigy in his youth, he had been expelled from the Mo family. The Mo family, renowned in Bei Zhili, was an aristocratic family for centuries. Since they expelled Mo Heng, it must be because his virtues were so tainted he was unfit to be a descendant of the Mo family.

And what about Pei Qin? Coming from rural origins, let alone the position of a Third Rank Lady, even if she were of the First Rank, those who prided themselves as nobility would look down on her, at least in their hearts, if not openly.

As for Xiao Guangbi, a legitimate Prince by birth, possessing the title conferred directly by the king, his status as the son of Prince He Qing was extraordinarily noble. Any connection between their two families, even if it were as a Secondary Consort, would be considered social climbing for them. Furthermore, Prince He Qing had lofty ambitions and was vying for the throne. Should the current Prince Qing’s son ascend to the throne in the future, Jiujiu would become the revered Imperial Concubine, a member of the Tian family.

No matter how one looked at it, it was an honor and a favor.

Yet Pei Qin cursed in her heart, this despicable and shameless Xiao Guangbi, even using engagement tactics. With just a vague promise of a Jade Pendant, they would sell their lives for this overwhelming honor and wealth. Damn it! Isn’t it too late to kill him now?

Mo Heng’s eyes flashed coldly for an instant, then he appeared panic-stricken and hurriedly pushed the Jade Pendant back, "...Truly, it’s inappropriate and too much for me to bear! I beg the Prince to take it back!"

Xiao Guangbi looked at him, then glanced at Pei Qin, and said sternly, "Mo Heng! I have always admired you. Your being framed and expelled from the family has also been a constant pain in my heart. I am still waiting to clear your name!"

Mo Heng was moved, "Prince..."

Pei Qin also slapped her thigh, saying, "If the Prince can clear my husband’s name, wash away the stains upon him, and allow our family to go to the capital with dignity, with no one in Bei Zhili daring to speak ill of us, then you will be our benefactor, Pei Qin! I will spare no effort to repay your kindness wherever needed!"

Xiao Guangbi had investigated her earlier, she was fierce in temperament, and had almost been labeled a murderer because of a fight. Now hearing her say this, he did not find it discordant coming from a woman; instead, he quite enjoyed it. Shen Songming had wanted to marry her, but his family’s interference had prevented it. Unexpectedly, Mo Heng got there first, and their relationship had been tense ever since. But he maintained contact with her, his affection unchanged, all because of Pei Qin.

With her promise, if he ever had tasks to assign, Pei Qin and Mo Heng wouldn’t be able to do them, they would turn to Shen Songming. Even more so, to pull Shen Songming over to serve him. That way, the Mo family would be tied to his cause as well.

Xiao Guangbi laughed heartily, "Madam is straightforward! I always like a person with a frank nature!" he insisted on putting the Jade Pendant on Jiujiu, "Mo Heng! I am very fond of your daughter; you must raise her well so she can grow up safely! I believe that in the near future, she won’t just be the daughter of a Ninth Grade Inspector!"

"I am unworthy of such generous affection from the Prince, and truly cannot bear such responsibility!" Mo Heng bowed his hands in respect.

"If I say you can bear it, you definitely can! I hope that you will be more than just my right-hand man!" Xiao Guangbi said, his treatment of subordinates so generous that he now referred to himself as ’I’.

Mo Heng was visibly moved and bowed deeply to Xiao Guangbi.

Xiao Guangbi quickly helped him up and again spoke to Jiujiu, telling her to take good care of the Jade Pendant, which she could use to seek him out in the future.

Mo Heng seemed to hesitate, wanting to say more.

Xiao Guangbi was inwardly pleased, listening for him to speak.

Yet Mo Heng hesitated several times and did not speak of the gold mine, eventually sending Xiao Guangbi away.

Xiao Guangbi left in the night, his handsome face obscured in the darkness, somber and displeased. He was about to leave after promising to clear his name, even offering his legitimate elder son’s hand in marriage, and still, that could not secure the gold mine in exchange. Even if the gold mine was in his possession, he would not dare to exploit it for ten or eight years. If he offered it to him, it would be a great merit, and he would become a man of high status. But he was still too reluctant to part with it!