Mo Yan rolled her eyes, "If I don’t speak up, will you leave Mother at ho alone?"
On hearing this, Mo Qingze’s presence seed to shrink, "Your mother can’t let go of you two, and she’s worried about being talked about. Your father has advised her many tis, but she just won’t listen."
After saying that, he looked at his eldest daughter with hope in his eyes, wishing she could persuade her mother to go with him to the city. He had finally married a wife to his liking and did not want to experience the loneliness of sleeping alone ever again.
Cui Qingrou, feeling embarrassed by her husband’s blunt words and gaze, wanted to cover her face, thinking that this man, despite his age, really dared to say anything in front of his daughter.
Mo Yan was defeated by her father’s helpless and pitiable expression. She had originally planned to make so requests and persuade him only if he agreed, but upon reflection, she couldn’t think of anything she couldn’t do herself that needed her father’s help. Resigned, she began to persuade her mother, whose face was flushed with shyness.
"Mother, you and father have just married, it hasn’t even been three months. How could you live apart? You don’t need to worry about what others think. What does their opinion have to do with us? As long as our family is harmonious and happy, they will naturally shut their mouths."
The world is too harsh on won. If husbands are away all year round, wives are expected to stay at ho to take care of the elderly and children. If they dare to leave the elderly and children behind, they will absolutely be scolded for being unfilial and unkind. Yet, the n who should bear all this responsibility not only avoid criticism but also receive sympathy, for they work hard outside to provide a better life for their family!
Little do they know, so n while outside, keep a pretty concubine. When they return ho, they bring the concubine and a bunch of children born to her, to the hardworking first wife, who bows and offers a cup of tea in respect––
Look, my beloved concubine and son are bowing to you. What more do you want?
At such tis, can the wife throw the teacup and drive away the concubine’s son? She cannot!
Although Mo Yan knew her father was not that kind of person, her mother might worry needlessly at ho. Moreover, Mo Yan strongly detested such behavior and couldn’t bear to have her parents separated. With her mother, who had seen much of the world, by her father’s side, he could consult her when encountering problems and avoid taking unnecessary detours.
Naturally, Cui Qingrou didn’t want to be separated from her husband. Now that even her daughter was in favor of her going, her already-wavering heart shook even more. However, she had her concerns and hesitated before saying, "Even so, it’s not appropriate. People might criticize , and I can ignore it. But you and your sisters are growing up. Perhaps, you will be married off next year. If I don’t show that I am educating you properly, I fear that it will give people reason to talk about you two in the future."
Such gossip could indeed affect the prospects of Xin Er and Shengsheng. This thought, Cui Qingrou did not voice outright.
Mo Yan understood the hidden aning in Cui Qingrou’s words, a point she had not considered. Their family status was improving, and even a less favorable marriage for her younger sisters would not be too bad. But if people used this as a talking point, it could indeed have an impact.
However, that was not an issue. Mo Yan suggested, "In that case, let Xin Er and Shengsheng pack up as well, and we’ll all go to Scholar Mansion tomorrow. The two of them indeed need Mother’s guidance!"
Mo Qingze and Cui Qingrou exchanged glances and said in unison, "Let’s do as you say."
Watching her parents, who were in perfect harmony, a smile unconsciously appeared on Mo Yan’s face. At this mont, she did not know that this decision would soon enable her mother and two sisters to narrowly escape an ordeal.
With the matter settled, Mo Yan bid her parents goodnight and went to inform her two sisters about the plans that had been hastily made, asking whether they were willing to go.
Xin Er and Shengsheng were not very keen on going, not because they disliked living with their parents, but simply because they had grown accustod to life in Liu Yang Village. It was so good here that they did not wish to move.
Nevertheless, after Mo Yan explained the pros and cons, they did not struggle with the decision for long and quickly agreed.
Mo Yan helped them pack their things overnight. In fact, Scholar Mansion had everything one could need, and anything missing could be purchased in the streets. The large bundles they packed mainly consisted of clothes, shoes, socks, and the like. Upon arriving in Jing City, they would no longer be able to dress carelessly.
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