4 Chapter 4: Family

Actually, when Mo Linglong saw Mo Ziwan, who was treated like a treasure by everyone in Mo Manor, being humiliated, she felt quite elated. However, when she saw Mo Ziwan in tears amidst the ridicule of others, she realized that trouble was brewing. From her years in Mo Manor, she understood Mo Ziwan's temperament very well. Mo Ziwan, being publicly humiliated here, would undoubtedly make a scene afterwards. Given the deep affection that the master of Mo Manor had for her, Mo Linglong herself would not fare well. Besides, no matter how poor Mo Ziwan was, she was one of the Mo family, her own sister. Mo Linglong could quietly bully her, but it was not the outsiders' turn to bully her. So, at that time, she quarreled harshly with those people, which was the reason why she, Mo Linglong, was not punished by Chancellor Mo and the others after she returned home.

"My sister, in my heart, you are the best girl in the world. Those who hurt you, I won't let them go," said Mo Qingfeng, his eyes red. His sister had been hurt when she was very young. Had it not been for her efforts to save their mother at the time, their family would've been broken apart, and they certainly wouldn't be living in harmony as they currently were. Therefore, regardless of whether Ziwan could speak or not, no matter how much intellect she possessed, in his eyes, Ziwan was always the best, and there was no girl in the world who could compare to her.

"That's right, Second Brother thinks so too. Don't worry, if you don't want to go out in the future, just stay at home and play with your brothers," Mo Qingyun consoled Ziwan in the tone used to coax children. His ideas were basically the same as Mo Qingfeng's, Mo Ziwan held an irreplaceable place in his heart.

"Ziwan, Qingfeng and Qingyun speak the truth. You don't have to go out if you don't want to, just stay at home and play with your two brothers," said Chancellor Mo and Lady Mo, who had a very good relationship as childhood sweethearts. As for the child of his wife, he naturally treated them as a treasure. As for Second Aunt, that was entirely an accident, a gift from the elders, which was impossible to refuse. Moreover, the birth of Mo Linglong was unexpected. He wasn't fond of Second Aunt at that time, but she used wily means, coaxed Madam Mo into drugging him, which led to the birth of this child. For this reason, their loving couple had not spoken for a long time. Afterward, because Lady Mo discovered her pregnancy, they reconciled at last under Chancellor Mo's coaxing. Even before Ziwan was born, she was already a treasure in Chancellor Mo's heart. When recalling Ziwan's efforts back then, it was unbearable to imagine. He dared not think what would have happened if his wife and Ziwan had been lost in that catastrophe. Now, no one can bully this child, Chancellor Mo was quite a protective father.

"Can children be spoiled like this?" Ziwan rolled her eyes internally, but she was also quite moved. They sheltered and hid the original Ziwan due to their overindulgence, fearing that she would be hurt. But they didn't know that the more they did so, the more the girl would retreat into her shell.

"Father has already reported these insults to the emperor, and those offenders have been disciplined by their respective families. So let's not dwell on this, okay?" Chancellor Mo, with a cautious tone, was afraid of touching on her discomfort.

Hearing Chancellor Mo's words, Ziwan was already considering her options. Should she take the opportunity to take advantage of them while they were all feeling guilty? In these ancient times, those royals had a habit of assigning marriages left and right. Maybe, even her well-meaning relatives won't be able to resist arranging one for her one day. In ancient times, having several wives and concubines was common, but she didn't want to share a husband with others. It would be better to plan ahead.

The situation wasn't even taking shape yet, but Ziwan was already planning ahead. Was this not why she was considered a genius girl in her previous life?

"I have a favor to ask from Father, Mother, and my brothers." She struggled with her frail body to get up off the bed, and ingenely involved all the important people in the house, not letting anyone slide.

"Say what you want, and it's yours. No matter what it is, I promise," said Lady Mo, scared out of her wits when she saw her daughter getting out of bed, as the doctor had cautioned her to bedrest. In her panic, Lady Mo agreed to her request without knowing what it was.

"Just lay still, don't move. You can have whatever you want, just focus on recovering first," Chancellor Mo also gently restrained as he told her to rest.

"Even if you want the stars and the moon in the sky, your brother will get them for you." Mo Qingyun stood off to the side, anxiously watching her movements.

"Anything that you want, your brother agrees. Don't worry," the normally calm and composed Mo Qingfeng was getting anxious too.

Mo Linglong felt a bit sad and a bit jealous. Mo Ziwan, you're so lucky to have so many people pampering you, but you don't know how to appreciate it. If these family members were half as nice to her, she'd be satisfied.

Second Aunt found the scene of a loving father, affectionate siblings quite piercing to her eyes. It's true, Mo Ziwan's neglect was caused by all the pampering she received from her father and brothers. Why couldn't they treat Linglong as nicely?

Ziwan, overwhelmed by all this, thought to herself: these people are odd. Without even hearing what she wanted, they all agreed. But they didn't know what her request was yet? She had a wicked thought, wanting to see their reactions and expressions when they heard her condition.

I'd like to ask Father to go to the palace and request a special decree from the emperor, saying that I, Ziwan, can decide my future spouse, and nobody can object," she laid back down and gestured, spelling out her thought-out plan.

All at once, Chancellor Mo, Lady Mo, and the rest of the family were stunned. What kind of condition was this? In ancient times, children's marriage was arranged by the elders; otherwise, it was considered reprehensible by society.

"Ziwan, rest assured. Father will find you an excellent match. You won't be wronged," Chancellor Mo thought that his daughter was in despair because she was too badly hurt, so he quickly clarified his position.

"Child, don't say silly things. Don't worry, once you reach the right age, Mother will choose a suitable match for you. I won't let you be wronged," Lady Mo cried as she thought her daughter had lost her confidence due to the blow she had suffered, so she would make such a comment.

"With the status of our Mo family, no one dares to wrong you. Rest assured, sister, your brother will always be your strongest supporter," Mo Qingfeng said, furious and upset. It was all the fault of those people. They should all die for causing Ziwan to lose the little confidence she had.

"Yes, Second Brother will also work hard to study, obtain an official title, and see who dares to wrong you?" Mo Qingyun solemnly swore.

Mo Linglong was seething with jealousy: "Mo Ziwan, take a good look, see how well these people treat you? You don't appreciate these same family members who barely even acknowledge me. If you keep this up, you will be struck by lightning."

Second Aunt felt like she had drunk a barrel of vinegar. Without sons to rely on, if Lady Mo's two sons had a close relationship with Linglong, once Linglong got married, Mo Manor, whom they represented, could be a support for Linglong, so Linglong wouldn't be aggrieved no matter who she married. Unfortunately, these two sons were only good to Mo Ziwan, their sister, which felt really unfair. Second Aunt almost wanted to beat her chest and stomp her feet, lamenting the injustices of fate. But she didn't dare. Master Mo, Lady Mo, and the two young masters didn't like mother and daughter already. If they expressed the slightest dissatisfaction with their darling, Mo Ziwan, they might end up being skinned alive.