C11 Meet for Feast 2

Xiliang Mo slightly raised her head and said politely, "In reply to Madam, Mo does not usually study much. She follows her sisters to read the 'Woman's Law', the 'Female Commandment', and the 'Woman's Tribute', and she also reads the 'Four Books' and 'Woman's History' to get to know the truth."

In this era, women were virtuous and untalented, but what Xiliang Mo said made people feel that she was a bookworm who didn't go beyond the rules.

Madam Ning smiled and said, "You're indeed a knowledgeable, gentle, and virtuous person. Worthy of being First Madames Lan's own daughter." She also hadn't expected Second Madame to be the most unfavoured daughter under such harsh eyelids, yet her manners and demeanor were that of a lady from a noble family.

Lady Chen also said warmly, "The first young lady of the Duke of Guo's estate is naturally respectful and virtuous. A woman is virtuous and virtuous."

This sentence not only praised Xiliang Mo for abiding by the rules, but also faintly erased the reputation of the usually talented girl, Xiliang Xian. A trace of disdain flashed past the bottom of her eyes, but her face was smiling merrily.

The other madams and young masters also looked up to Xiliang Mo, but the expression in Second Madame Han's eyes was not good. She cast a cold glare at Xiliang Mo, furious at her for speaking so casually and also tired of being mocked by Madam Ning Hou – she still had the invisible First Madames Lan above her.

"Sister Mo has always been a virtuous person. Clean Fifth Sister's room properly, don't let the smell of the chamber pot smell her urine." Xiliang Shuang sneered. She was waiting for Xiliang Dan, who was the most powerful, to come forward and teach that little hoof of hers a lesson. However, when she saw Xiliang Dan staring at the little prince with a silly expression, she couldn't help but mock him.

She hated Xiliang Mo to death. She had always felt that she was the one who tripped her and caused a young miss like her to be beaten up like that by a servant in front of her, making her want to die from shame. Now that her body was still in so much pain, she would definitely not let this slut off.

Xiliang Shuang's voice was neither loud nor low, but it made everyone understand that she was implying that Xiliang Mo had the status of a servant in the mansion, not to mention how her servants would be educated, not to mention that she would become the head mother in the future and would be the host of the family. If that were to be known, it would be difficult for Xiliang Mo to become a compatible official in the future.

State Duke Jing's expression darkened. Even though Second Madame Han did not like Xiliang Mo being involved here, nor did she intend to make a good match for her, she still felt embarrassed all of a sudden. She could only use her pair of bright eyes to glare coldly at Xiliang Shuang.

Xiliang Mo sighed, thinking that Xiliang Dan was a rash and bold person, but she actually had something more foolish than that. She smiled gently and said, "In history, there was a warm mat with yellow fragrance, and Fourth Sister suffered from a minor ailment. As the eldest daughter of the family, I naturally have to treat my younger sister well, and as her servant, how can I bear the words' virtuous'?"

She spoke in a decent and magnanimous manner, using all the skills she could muster to protect her little sister. She looked like she was comforting her parents, and coupled with her gentle and graceful sincere tone, everyone instantly felt that this Miss Mo was truly a virtuous and knowledgeable person.

Madam Ning sighed even more emotionally, "Miss Mo is indeed incomparably virtuous and filial. As expected of State Duke Jing's mansion, the young miss raised up to be comparable to all the sages in Legend of the Virtuous Maiden. She even has the demeanor of Da Yu. Duke of Guo and Second Madame Han are truly blessed."

All of a sudden, everyone was praising him. Only the Taoist daughter could be so kind. State Duke Jing had a good family background, and he didn't even know which good family would have the fortune to have such a virtuous woman at home.

Xiliang Mo lowered her head to blush, but the light in her eyes only grew more and more mocking.

It was obvious that she was implying that she was abusing the eldest daughter and favoring her own daughter, just like Yu's stepmother. However, when Second Madame Han saw State Duke Jing's relaxed expression, she could only smile and say, "Muse, Muse, Sister Mo has always been good."

Xiliang Shuang saw that the assassination she had instigated had come to an end. Seeing that she had made such a good name for Xiliang Mo, she wanted to retort, but felt her mother's sharp eyes staring at her. She stopped, feeling indignant and could only glare coldly at Xiliang Mo.

Xiliang Mo acted as if she didn't feel it at all. She remained calm and respectful as she sat down. She had prepared everything long ago to fill her stomach. Her silver taels were not enough to feed her.

Not long after, the luncheon was served. In the end, no one dared to talk anymore. It could be said that they were all happy.

After the feast ended, just as Xiliang Mo was about to bring Lu Xin back to her room and walk to the back garden, she heard Xiliang Xian's voice from behind her, "Sister Mo."

Xiliang Mo turned around and smiled at Xiliang Xian, who was walking towards her. "County Owner."

Xiliang Xian looked at the young girl in front of her. She was still as thin as ever, born the same year as herself, but was shorter by half a head. However, although her face showed a respectful expression, it lacked the cowardly look that she had had before, making her feel as if she had never met this elder sister who was not her elder sister.

She gave a faint smile and said, "Sister Mo turns out to be such a clever and talented person. This really surprises this County Owner."

Xiliang Mo tilted her head, looking somewhat dazed yet proud of herself, "No, it's just that I've been picking flowers for a few days and heard the teachers tell a story outside the private school in the mansion. Nanny Bai said that I have to tell two stories in order to make people think that I'm not stupid, so I can get a better family."

Xiliang Xian looked her up and down proudly when she heard this. She felt that she had overestimated this little girl and had only been taught a little. It seemed that Nanny Bai was worthy of being Aunt Jing's maid of the past.

However, if this girl was really too agile, she couldn't be left alive. She had to be dealt with as soon as possible.