Chapter 361: Refusing to Leave and Asking to Expel Others (Part 1)
Chapter 361: Refusing to Leave and Asking to Expel Others (Part 1)
However, the wishes of Young Master Xue and Steward Song were destined to be in vain. After the household Steward of the Wu'an Manor, a second-tier steward, was sent away by Master Xue, full of cold sweat, he harshly summoned Young Master Xue to his study and reprimanded him severely. Not only did he cite Young Master Xue's inadequate abilities, revoking all his authority, but he also personally ordered that the nearly lifeless household steward Guo be sent to the yamen, while steward Guo's family was sold off to a distant place in Mangzhou, hoping to appease the anger of Young Master Yan of the Wu'an Manor.
Young Master Xue returned to his courtyard with a dark expression. Upon seeing Steward Song, who came hurriedly after hearing the news, and upon learning that the support behind the Mo Family's fragrant rice was Young Master Yan of the Wu'an Manor, he too broke out in a cold sweat, secretly relieved that he had only incited Zhang and his son to cause trouble, and hadn't proceeded to the next step. Otherwise, he feared he would have met the same fate as Household steward Guo.
Upon learning that Young Master Xue had lost the authority he had barely managed to grasp, Steward Song's expression wasn't any better. When one rises, all rise; when one falls, all fall. He had barely climbed to his current position, receiving favor from the future master of the household. But now, with this incident, Young Master Xue's position was also in jeopardy. It should be noted that the Xue family had more than one young master, and Young Master Xue wasn't even the sole legitimate son.
After calming down Young Master Xue with patience, Steward Song returned to his residence with a mind full of worries.
Not long after, Mo Erni, who had obtained the news, specially brought a prepared purse to find Steward Song. Upon meeting him, she sweetly called him "godfather," closer than she had ever addressed her biological father, Mo Yonglu.
Upon seeing her, Steward Song's face showed an affectionate smile. Seeing the purse she had embroidered herself, though not particularly exquisite, it lightened his otherwise gloomy mood somewhat.
Mo Erni was adept at gauging others' thoughts. Seeing Steward Song burdened with worries, she cautiously inquired under the guise of sharing his concerns.
The considerate and mature behavior of his goddaughter moved Steward Song deeply, and he didn't guard against her. He briefly recounted the situation, concluding with a sigh, "Who could have imagined that a small peasant household from the south, without status or background, could gain the support of Young Master Yan? Otherwise, even if I gave the Xue family a hundred guts, they wouldn't dare to provoke such a powerful figure."
Mo Erni absentmindedly looked at the glaring sunlight outside the window, her heart full of jealousy and resentment growing like wild weeds. "Yes, who could have imagined that back then, barely able to eat, living like pigs and dogs, that wretched thing could find such a powerful patron!"
Steward Song noticed the strangeness in his goddaughter's words and remembered her original surname was also Mo. Unable to help himself, he asked, "Erni, do you have any connection with that Mo family?"
Mo Erni's expression changed, she thought for a moment, but decided not to reveal the grievances with the Mo family. Her godfather was just a steward of the Xue family now; even if she told him, he wouldn't be able to intervene. It was better to keep it hidden for now, making her godfather feel more protective of her. She would do her best to seek revenge when she had the ability.
Thinking of this, she showed a pained and sorrowful expression. "Although Erni's surname is Mo, she has no connection whatsoever with that Mo family."
Steward Song had lived for half a lifetime and had seen all kinds of people. With one glance, he could tell she was lying; something must have happened with that Mo family to make her like this. However, since Erni didn't want to say, he wouldn't force her. He would wait for an appropriate opportunity in the future to investigate further.
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