12dz Chapter 198 Keeping an Appointment
Chapter 198 Keeping an Appointment
Although Ling Mohui's voice was light, it hit Mo Hua's heart like a hammer, making her feel as if the fog was blown away by a breeze.
"Oh, that's right. How could I forget those unbearable days so quickly?"
A trace of annoyance flashed across Mo Hua's eyes, and then he stood more firmly on the young lady's side, "Young lady is absolutely right. Why do we have to kowtow as soon as a man shows weakness, as if we have lost all the rights of autonomy?"
There was a sense of awakening in her words, as if at this moment, she and the young lady had grown up together and understood the pride and position that a woman should have.
As night falls, a few sparse stars dot the deep night sky. The autumn breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness that seems to blow into people's hearts.
Fu Yansheng sat alone in the middle of the courtyard, holding an antique wine jug in his hand. The amber liquid glowed faintly in the moonlight, reflecting the unspeakable loneliness and desolation in his eyes.
The silence around him seemed to be a reflection of his inner world, endless emptiness and desolation.
Mo Yi walked slowly into the courtyard, his eyes gentle and full of concern.
"Sir, the lights in the young lady's room have been turned off. She should be resting."
There was a barely perceptible comfort in his tone.
Under Fu Yansheng's lowered eyelids, he could not hide his self-mockery and bitterness, "Yes, those who should rest have rested, and I am the only loser, accompanied by loneliness in this endless night."
His self-mockery was mixed with deep helplessness and exhaustion.
When Mo Yi saw this, he felt mixed emotions and felt distressed for his master's sadness.
"Sir, although the young lady has not yet regained her feelings for you, please believe that feelings can be cultivated slowly. As long as you take better care of her in the future and use your sincerity to influence her, the young lady will definitely be moved by your sincerity."
Mo Yi's words were like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, trying to dispel the haze in Fu Yansheng's heart.
Hearing this, Fu Yansheng's eyes flashed with a strange light. He raised his head and drank the wine in the pot. His voice was clear and resolute: "You are right. I will use my own way to win back her heart bit by bit."
His unwavering determination revealed his persistence and confidence in this emotion, as if in his eyes, nothing was impossible to conquer.
At dawn the next day, when the morning light began to appear, Ling Mohui received an unexpected invitation at such a hopeful moment.
Zheng Jiaxuan came to her as a messenger with Xu Yanqing's invitation.
Zheng Jiaxuan and Xu Yanqing have established a good friendship because of their work cooperation. At this moment, he seems a little hesitant, but more curious.
"Sister, Brother Xu suddenly asked to see you. The specific reason is unknown. Do you plan to go to the appointment?"
There was a hint of tentativeness in his inquiry.
Ling Mohui looked calm, with a hint of amusement in her eyes, "Of course I have to go! It's a good opportunity to see what he has in mind."
Her tone was relaxed and she seemed interested in any challenge.
In response to Zheng Jiaxuan's kindness, she gently patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Just prepare your homework with peace of mind. I can handle this kind of small matter myself."
Zheng Jiaxuan looked at her and suddenly found that Ling Mohui seemed to be taller than before. The confidence and elegance that she exuded inadvertently made him admire her.
"You seem to have grown taller recently!"
There was a hint of surprise in his words.
Ling Mohui smiled and turned to walk towards Yuexuan Tower.
Xu Yanqing had been waiting there for a long time. As soon as he saw Ling Mohui, he couldn't wait to show his sincerity and enthusiasm.
"I'm so sorry to invite you, Madam, today. Thank you for taking the time to come."
His words were full of respect and gratitude.
Ling Mo looked back calmly and got straight to the point, "Just tell me what you want to say."
She knew that any courtesy was unnecessary.
Xu Yanqing pursed his lips, sighed softly, and finally said, "I heard that Master Fu is planning to divorce Zhiyun..."
Having said this, he paused, as if considering his wording.
Ling Mohui's mind was so sharp that she had guessed the other party's purpose. "Zhiyun told you about this, right?"
She asked back calmly, probing without revealing her feelings.
Xu Yanqing nodded and asked, "I also heard that the young lady loves the Prime Minister so deeply that she cannot tolerate Zhiyun's existence. Is this true?"
There was a hint of caution in his tone, as well as a subtle hint of anticipation.
Ling Mo lowered her eyes and did not respond directly. Instead, she asked, "Is this how Zhiyun described it to you?"
Her tone was calm, but it was sharp, and she obviously disagreed with this statement.
Xu Yanqing said in a deep voice: "Yun'er is already extremely sad, even to the point of wanting to divorce. I think this may not be groundless."
His words revealed his deep concern for Ling Zhiyun.
Ling Mohui raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, with a hint of provocation, "So, you hope that I can show mercy to Zhiyun?"
There was a hint of sharpness in her smile, as if she had seen through the other person's true intentions.
After a brief silence, Xu Yanqing still insisted on his own opinion: "Young Madam, I know that you are a reasonable person and you should understand that in this world, women's survival is much more difficult than men. If you insist on letting Zhiyun divorce, what will happen to her future life?"
There was a pleading tone in his words, and he also revealed his concern for Ling Zhiyun's future.
Ling Mohui raised the corner of her mouth with a smile, "Since you are so in love with her, why don't you just marry her and take her home? Wouldn't that make everyone happy?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in her teasing, as if she was questioning Xu Yanqing's motives and actions.
Xu Yanqing was stunned and quickly explained: "Young Madam, please don't make such a joke. After all, Zhiyun is Prime Minister Fu's concubine and has a special status."
"You know it clearly in your heart. Her identity is there. Do you think it is appropriate for you to come and plead for her?"
There was a subtle smile on Ling Mohui's lips, as if she was mocking his arrogance.
"I, I just can't bear to see Zhiyun suffer. Every time I saw you in the past, I felt that you were a broad-minded and considerate woman, unlike those narrow-minded people who only consider their own selfish desires and make things difficult for their same sex. I hope that the young lady can show mercy and give Zhiyun a way out."
Xu Yanqing's words contained both pleading and high praise for Ling Mohui's character, attempting to arouse the kindness and tolerance in her heart.
Ling Mohui's face gradually became solemn, like a sky covered with dark clouds. Her eyes flashed with unquestionable determination, and her voice was low and clear: "Xu Yanqing, if you really trust my character, you should understand that I will never compete with those women in the backyard for so-called favor and status. Ling Zhiyun's divorce was purely caused by her own actions, and she reaped the consequences. It has nothing to do with anyone else, including me."
Xu Yanqing was stunned when he heard this, and his mouth opened slightly, as if he had heard some unbelievable news: "But, Zhiyun... Zhiyun didn't say that..."