Chapter 444: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 444: Partnering with the Men in Black (4)
Mo Yan turned to look at her father, looking puzzled, "Daughter doesn't know either. But Aunt Tang said it was because Daughter had divine protection that she narrowly escaped danger, and it also led to Mo Yongxi receiving her comeuppance."
Mo Qingze's eye twitched. He didn't think his daughter would believe such talk, but judging from her expression, she didn't seem to know either, so he decided to drop the subject.
However, the younger ones firmly believed in this explanation and began to discuss it in hushed tones, casting admiring glances at their elder sister.
"Big sister has divine protection, she's amazing!"
Mo Yan's mouth twitched, ignoring her siblings' eerie glances, silently pondering whether that speculation deep in her heart could be true. She didn't believe she had divine protection; otherwise, her previous life wouldn't have ended so tragically, leaving her bones scattered without a trace.
In this life, witnessing that person's exceptional lightness skills, it seemed plausible that the rumored inner strength also existed. Mo Yongxi suddenly flying out and suffering internal injuries looked more like being struck by a martial arts master's internal force, as depicted in martial arts novels from her previous life.
Rather than believing in divine protection, she preferred to believe she was saved by a martial arts expert. Whether this person had intervened in a moment of injustice or had been secretly protecting her all along was uncertain.
However, she felt the latter was more likely, and besides that person, she couldn't think of anyone else.
Being protected by someone you have feelings for, almost every girl would feel an indescribable happiness. Mo Yan was no exception; she even felt guilty for not replying to the letters, wondering if she was being too heartless.
But as soon as she thought about someone monitoring her every move, it bothered her. The possibility that this person might already know made her feel invaded and annoyed.
With these mixed feelings, as they continued visiting the friendly households, Mo Yan seemed somewhat absent-minded. Fortunately, they only stayed briefly each time, so no one noticed her distraction or interpreted it as negligence.
By the time they returned home after the New Year's greetings, seeing that some villagers who had come to visit hadn't left yet, Mo Yan greeted them one by one and brought some snacks for the children they had brought along.
There were over a dozen children lingering at the Mo residence, most of whom had sneaked back when the adults weren't looking. The variety and flavor of the Mo family's snacks were excellent, and the hosts were generous, allowing the children to take as much as they wanted, which was a rare treat for them!
Approaching noon, after seeing off the last batch of visitors, Wu shi came over quietly to speak with Mo Yan about important matters.
"... This time she's really getting her just deserts. The doctor said her internal organs were injured, and she needs careful recuperation. At the very least, it will take half a year; otherwise, it could leave long-term health issues. Your grandfather is upset, and we're short on money at home. He said she'll have to manage on her own. If her mother hadn't been bedridden from the beating, it would have been even more troublesome!"
Mo Yan listened calmly, neither taking pleasure nor kicking someone when they were down. She didn't harbor any sympathy for Mo Yongxi and her mother.
After this incident, the reputation of Old Mo's family would sink even lower, especially for Mo Yongxi, who was already finding it hard to find a husband. Now, it would be even more difficult. After all, who would want a malicious and troublesome daughter-in-law disrupting the household peace?
Seeing that Mo Yan wasn't bothered, Wu shi didn't want to dwell on these worries. Instead, she eagerly shared some rumors she had heard on her way over, "The village is already buzzing about this morning's incident. They're all saying you have divine protection and great luck! It's for the best; it'll make those with ill intentions think twice about plotting against your family all the time, and you can live more peacefully in the future."
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