16 Chapter 16 Exercise For The Body

"Alright, alright, I've heard you. Nanny Zhu, Zhihua, Zhishu, you two go to the kitchen and prepare a few more dishes that Miss likes." Lady Mo was so excited she didn't know what to say anymore.

Zhihua and Zhishu agreed and were about to go when she added, "No, no, I'll go myself. I know better what Ziwan likes. I'll make a few dishes for her with my own hands." Lady Mo abruptly stood up and left with them.

Upon seeing this, Nanny Zhu followed them as well. For a moment, all the maids in the room also left, leaving Chancellor Mo alone with a big smile on his face.

"Prime Minister, I will go and inform Miss now." Xueyan paid her respects to Chancellor Mo and took her leave.

Chancellor Mo, still in the throes of the good news, started pacing around the room in excitement.

Xueyan returned to the small courtyard where Ziwan was staying. Because of Ziwan's self-imposed isolation, her courtyard was separate from the others, through an artificial lake and along a corridor. Although it was called a small courtyard, it was actually quite large, with acres of land filled with all sorts of flowers. It was the beginning of spring, but the cold hadn't fully dissipated yet, so the flowers weren't in bloom. The two courtyards next to Ziwan's were Mo Qingfeng's and Mo Qingyun's, so they could easily come over to work with her on her literacy.

Just moments after Xueyan got back to the room, she said, "Miss, Lady Mo was so happy to hear you're coming over. She's even cooking for you herself." She then reported all the news she had, "The Prime Minister was so ecstatic, he was spinning around in circles. He still hasn't fully recovered."

Upon hearing Xueyan's description of their wise and heroic father, Mo Qingyun couldn't help but chuckle.

Mo Qingfeng laughed as well, albeit more subtly, just a curve of his lips.

Ziwan was so delighted her mouth opened wide, revealing her white teeth.

"Look at you, you dare to say anything. If Prime Minister hears this, he'll surely punish you." Xueyuan also struggled to hold back her laughter, but still reprimanded her.

Xueyan sheepishly smiled, regretting her previous over excitement.

To reinforce the knowledge they studied that day, Mo Qingfeng led everyone in a review. Everyone was having a great time studying because they were with Ziwan.

Before they knew it, it was time for dinner. "We'll just review up to here today. It should be about done at mother's place too. Let's go now. The food won't taste good if it gets cold." Mo Qingyun said lazily and happily.

Xueyuan cleaned up the medical books from the table, Nuan Qi brought over a cloak for Ziwan to put on. The group began their walk down the corridor towards the dining room for dinner.

Along the way, the busy maids and servants, upon seeing Ziwan in the group, stopped their work in surprise. Some who were less steady dropped whatever they had in their hands. Seeing their exaggerated reactions, Ziwan couldn't help but laugh silently in her heart. Mo Qingfeng and Mo Qingyun feared Ziwan might get any strange ideas, so they glared at everyone all the way until they got to the dining room.

They smelled the aroma of food before even reaching the dining room, making Ziwan feel hungry.

"Father, mother, is there something to celebrate today? There's so much food?" Along with the smell of the food, a discordant voice rang out.

Turns out Mo Linglong was already there. It looks like dinner tonight will be interesting. Having been born into a rich family in modern times, Ziwan was no stranger to the power struggles between the legitimate wives, mistresses, and their children in high society.

If Mo Linglong wasn't content with her position, Ziwan didn't mind playing some games with her as well.

"Don't pay attention to irrelevant people." Mo Qingfeng held Ziwan's hand, reassuring her.

"Remember, we are the true family here," Mo Qingyun added with a cold smile.

"Minister Xiang, sister, can you let everyone in on the happy news?" Second Aunt chimed in, adding fuel to the fire.

"Can you all keep quiet for once?" Chancellor Mo's stern rebuke silenced Second Aunt instantly.

Ziwan mentally gave thumbs-up to her assertive father.

Mo Qingfeng led Ziwan into the dining room hand in hand with Mo Qingyun, leaving Second Aunt and Mo Linglong gaping in shock.

"Ziwan, come here. I made you something tasty." Seeing her three children appear together in the dining room, Lady Mo almost burst into tears of happiness.

"Then I'll make sure to savor mother's wonderful cooking. It's been a while since Ziwan last had mother's food?" Although Ziwan wasn't able to speak, her affectionate expressions and gestures touched both Lady Mo and Chancellor Mo. It had been a long time since they had seen their daughter so loving.

Mo Linglong looked surprised and somewhat puzzled. Can amnesia really cause such a significant change in a person? She was aghast at how Ziwan had transitioned from withdrawn to a dainty, coquettish young lady. It was as if she was a completely different person.

"Alright, all of these are your favorites. Eat as much as you want." Lady Mo pulled Ziwan to sit next to her.

"Here, try this crispy chicken." She served Ziwan a piece.

Ziwan took a bite of the chicken with her chopsticks. The tender chicken taste instantly filled her mouth, "Delicious, it has the taste of happiness." Ziwan wasn't lying, this dish contained all the love of an amazing mother for her child.

"Sister, you should eat too." Second Aunt who couldn't join the table, was standing behind Lady Mo. She tried to serve Lady Mo a piece too, trying to curry favor. But Lady Mo refused her, "No need for you to serve me today, enjoy your meal."

Second Aunt awkwardly lowered her chopsticks and retreated to a smaller table at the back to eat alone.

Watching Lady Mo and Chancellor Mo continuously serving Ziwan, then looking at her lonely aunt, Mo Linglong felt a sense of sorrow. Despite being unable to change her status, she was after all a bastard daughter and furthermore, an unpopular bastard daughter. Even her beauty and intelligence couldn't change her birthright.

On usual days when Ziwan didn't eat with them, this feeling wasn't as strong. But now having seen the contrasting treatment, she felt not only envious but also deeply jealous.

The warmhearted Chancellor Mo who was serving Ziwan was also her father, yet he had never treated her like that, not even once.

Her two handsome brothers also never showed her the tenderness or patience they showed Ziwan. If those few people treated her half as well as they treated Ziwan, she would be content, even in death. Mo Ziwan, how lucky you are to have so many people caring for you. If you're still unsatisfied, you'll be struck by lightning. Despite the delicious meal in front of her, Mo Linglong couldn't bring herself to taste any of it.

Ziwan, on the other hand, was unlike Mo Linglong. She enjoyed the meal thoroughly. She wasn't a picky eater and food in ancient times was organic and free from pollution. The Mo family's chefs and Lady Mo had decent culinary skills, which suited her palate.

Mo Qingfeng, Mo Qingyun, and Chancellor Mo saw her eating merrily and competed to serve her more food. As a result, Ziwan ended up overeating.

"I'm full, you all should eat more too." She patted her stomach indicating to her family that she was full, her expression was similar to that of a lazy kitten. Lady Mo and Chancellor Mo nodded happily. Ziwan was right, everyone was so busy taking care of her, they hadn't eaten much themselves yet.