Chapter 892: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 892: The Stupid Spare Tire (2)
When Master Liu received the news, he took a leave from the academy and hurried back home. Upon learning that the troublemaking Du family had been dealt with by Mo Yan, he breathed a long sigh of relief. He deeply bowed to Mo Yan in gratitude for solving the issue.
After putting the Du family matter behind, the Liu family was overjoyed to hear that Mo Qingze had topped the imperial examination. The three of them eagerly congratulated Mo Yan and insisted that she and her sisters stay for lunch and dinner before going to pick up Mo Qingze.
Unable to refuse, Mo Yan and her sisters stayed.
After lunch, the younger ones were taken by Madam Liu to the guest rooms to rest. Mo Yan followed Liu Tinglan to her bedroom. The two lay in bed, unable to sleep, and began chatting. However, neither wanted to bring up the Du family again, silently agreeing to avoid that topic.
"By the way, since Uncle Mo will be granted an official position, it will be inconvenient for him to travel back and forth from Liuyang Village. Do you plan on moving into the city?" Liu Tinglan asked, her fingers playfully tracing Mo Yan's delicate, smooth hand, her voice full of hope. If Mo Yan moved to the city, they'd have more opportunities to meet and could play together every day.
Mo Yan smiled knowingly, shaking her head. "My father has topped the imperial exam, and I suspect the Emperor will grant him a position in the Scholar's Residence. He’ll live there, but I’ll remain in Liuyang Village."
The farm, orchard, herb fields, and winery all require attention. The Six Beasts wouldn’t like being confined, and Mo Yan herself enjoys the atmosphere of Liuyang Village more. She has no desire to move into the city. No matter how splendid the Scholar’s Residence is, Liuyang Village is truly their home.
Liu Tinglan understood her friend's dilemma but still felt disappointed. "Sigh, I was hoping you'd move into the city so we could be companions. Without you, my days are so boring!"
Knowing that her friend was trapped at home by Madam Liu’s teachings, Mo Yan could only comfort her. "Then you’d better learn everything your mother taught you. That way, she’ll let you go out and play."
As soon as the topic came up, Liu Tinglan let out a wail, pulling the blanket over herself and burying her face. With a muffled voice, she complained, "My mother wishes I’d learn everything. I don’t mind embroidery, and my cooking skills are decent, but managing the household and dealing with all those social niceties are a real headache. It’s making me not want to get married at all…"
"Haha, would you dare say that in front of Brother Shen?" Mo Yan laughed, teasing her.
Liu Tinglan’s complaint reminded Mo Yan of women from her past life who had insisted on remaining single, convinced that they could manage everything themselves. With time, many had become stronger, handling both domestic chores and professional responsibilities, effectively living as "female warriors." Eventually, they believed they no longer needed men and chose to live carefree single lives.
If not for meeting someone in this life, Mo Yan might have had similar thoughts. Now, she realized how lucky she had been.
Seeing the happy smile on her friend’s face, Liu Tinglan understood exactly what Mo Yan was thinking. For a moment, her eyes turned green with envy. She reached out and pinched her friend's smooth face. "Except for embroidery, you’re good at everything else! You don’t even need to learn. Ahh, I’m so jealous!"
Mo Yan let her do as she pleased, laughing as she teased, "It’s just my natural intelligence. You can’t envy me for it."
Liu Tinglan heard this and let out a cry before pouncing on Mo Yan, pinning her down and tickling her mercilessly.
The two women laughed and played, their voices spilling into the hallway. Master and Madam Liu could only helplessly ignore it, letting the girls have their fun.
[End of Chapter]
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