Prince Qi's Mansion, Wutong Garden.

Qinghua was working in the yard and chatting with a few maids and old women.

The little maid exclaimed, "The daughter of a fifth-rank official is marrying the son of a third-rank official? Is this such a high-class marriage?"

Qinghua looked envious, "That's right, I couldn't believe it when I heard it, but the matchmaker has already come to propose marriage."

The old woman was also envious, "The Mo family will definitely agree. This is like flying up the tree and becoming a phoenix. Most people wouldn't even dare to dream of it."

Qinghua added: "The second young master of the Fang family is also famous for his talent. When he passes the imperial examination, Miss Mo's status will also rise."

The little maid sighed, "The people of the Mo family are really capable. I should do more good deeds in this life, and maybe I can be reborn into a good family in the next life."

"Isn't it? The Shangshu's legitimate daughter is the Princess of Prince Yu, and the concubine's daughters are all concubines of Prince Qi. Even the daughter of the Yuanwailang will marry into the Shilang's mansion."

The old woman already had a daughter, but her daughter, like her, had been a servant since childhood and could not marry into a wealthy family.

Nanny Wu stood aside and listened for a while, then walked towards the side room, completely unaware of the smile that flashed across Qinghua's eyes.

Qinghua was instructed by Mo Zhaohua to reveal Mo Shuhua's marriage to Mo Yaohua, but not to tell it directly.

Nanny Wu heard it now and immediately reported to Mo Yaohua, "Madam, I just got some bad news."

Mo Yaohua was making pajamas for Chu Xuanhan. Upon hearing this, she put down her needle and thread and the smile on her face faded.

She frowned in dissatisfaction, "What's going on? Someone came to Mingyueju again? Yuchi Jiyue wants to torment me to establish his authority again?"

Nanny Wu lowered her voice and said, "No, it was the Fang family, the Minister of Rites, who went to the Second Master's house to propose marriage to the Second Young Master Fang."

"Mo Shuhua?" Mo Yaohua thought of her old friend, "Wait...you are talking about the Minister of Rites, isn't that the third rank?"

Nanny Wu looked worried. "Yes, that's why I said this news is bad. Miss Tang just had a rift with the Empress."

Mo Yaohua didn't care much, "It's just the Minister's Mansion. She's not marrying Minister Fang. Even if she is, her status is still not as good as mine."

Nanny Wu reminded him, "I heard that the second young master of the Fang family is very talented. He will definitely pass the imperial examination this spring. By then, Miss Tang will also be an official wife."

Mo Yaohua said disdainfully, "So what? Even if the second son of the Fang family can become the top scholar, he still has to bow and greet me when he sees me."

"That's true, but I always feel something is wrong." Madam Wu pondered, "Why didn't the Minister's Mansion choose someone with a higher status?"

"You lowly slave, are you implying that my background is too low?" Because she was a concubine's daughter, Mo Yaohua was extremely concerned about her background.

"Master, please forgive me. I never had such an intention." Nanny Wu knelt down hurriedly and dared not mention her doubts about Mo Shuhua's marriage again.

Mo Yaohua threw him a cold look, "Get out!"

Nanny Wu quickly retreated and just happened to meet Qinghua who had just finished his work and came in with tea and snacks.

She was already jealous of Qinghua's favor, and now that she was offended, she disliked Qinghua even more.

"What did you do after you died?" She relied on her dowry and always acted arrogantly. "There's no one to serve in the room."

Qinghua explained in a low voice, "My master said that I didn't need to be served and asked me to leave, so I helped in the yard for a while."

Nanny Wu asked sternly, "Then why did you come in again now? Did the master call you? If not, it would be a bother."

Qinghua had a reason, "I thought the master had been busy for so long, it was time for him to take a break, so I prepared some tea and snacks."

Nanny Wu gnashed her teeth and said, "She is so good at flattering the master. No wonder she was able to step on us old people and get ahead in just a few months."

"What are you arguing about?" Mo Yaohua shouted angrily, "You are becoming less and less dedicated in your work, and you don't allow others to do a better job?"

She returned to the Shangshu Mansion a few days ago, and after receiving Lan Ruyu's reminder, she became more vigilant towards the people around her.

Nanny Wu was proud of her status and often asked her subordinates to do the things she told her to do, but Qinghua always obeyed her orders.

Mo Yaohua likes people who absolutely obey her and can understand her thoughts, and she is actually already tired of Nanny Wu.

In comparison, Qinghua is much better. She believes that the more humble a person is, the less courage they have to betray her.

"Master, don't be angry. Nanny has served you for a long time. She is teaching me how to do things. She is afraid that I will disturb you."

Qinghua brought tea and snacks into the side room and kindly spoke up for Nanny Wu. Her stupidity made Mo Yaohua even happier.

Mo Yaohua looked at Qinghua with a smile, "Madame Wu is getting old and less and less useful. You should not listen to her."

Qinghua poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Mo Yaohua, saying obediently, "Yes, I will only listen to my master's orders from now on."

When Nanny Wu heard what was said, her face was distorted with anger. Just as she was about to explain, Mo Yaohua told her to get out.

***

The next day, at the Prince's Palace.

Wuying conveyed the news about Qinghua to Mo Zhaohua.

Mo Yaohua didn't care about Fang Tianming's proposal to Mo Shuhua.

Mo Zhaohua deliberately wanted to alienate the two of them, so Qinghua seemingly accidentally revealed the news to Nanny Wu.

Now that this happened, all her efforts were in vain, but she still hoped that Mo Yaohua would be able to sabotage it.

Mo Shuhua has completely given up hope on Zhou Shaotang and is waiting to marry into the Fang family. If Mo Yaohua tries to stop her, the two will have a fight.

But it doesn’t matter if Mo Yaohua doesn’t take the bait now. Xue just sent an invitation today, wanting to bring Mo Shuhua to her house.

As long as she holds a banquet and lets Qinghua bring it up, with Mo Yaohua's intelligence, she will be able to guess the reason.

So, Mo Zhaohua accepted the invitation and informed Amber that a banquet would be held in his house tomorrow to entertain Xue's mother and daughter.

Chu Xuanchi was puzzled, "Doesn't Zhao Zhao dislike Mo Tao's wife and children? Now that the plan has been completed, why are you still entertaining them?"

"My cousin has always been close to my concubine sister. She treated Zhao Zhao as a fool, took Zhao Zhao's things, and laughed at her in private..."

Mo Zhaohua talked about some stupid things she had done in the past. She treated her sister sincerely, but was treated as a sucker by the other party. The more she talked, the angrier she became.

She was not only angry at others' ruthlessness, but also at her own stupidity. She had lived too smoothly in her previous life and was deceived by superficial appearances and unable to see through people's hearts.

It was not until she experienced a life-threatening situation that she finally realized that not everyone cared about blood ties as much as she did.

Chu Xuanchi was indignant when he heard this. "Although this is not the reason why Zhao Zhao arranged for her to marry a lecherous man, this move is still excessive."

Mo Zhaohua asked back, "Why does Mu Chi think this is not the reason?"

Chu Xuanchi said as a matter of course: "Zhao Zhao has an open mind, how could he bear a grudge over such a small matter?"

Mo Zhaohua was moved, "Thank you Mu Chi for your trust, I really want to tell you everything, but actually..."

Chu Xuanchi was afraid that she would not be able to breathe again, so he stopped her immediately, "Don't say it, I don't want to know, I just want you to be safe."

In fact, he really wanted to know, but he didn't dare to force it. He would rather guess it himself. Strange thoughts popped up in his mind several times.

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