Chapter 1555: Chapter 1562: Liu Xi Learning Art (1)
Let Mo Zili marry Nangong Yu. Although this was just a fleeting thought of Empress Dowager Mo, upon careful consideration, she found the idea acceptable.
Duke Li Guo’s Mansion is her parental home, and Mo Zili is her dear nephew. If Yu’er is married there, she certainly wouldn’t be wronged. Moreover, Mo Zili’s temperament is quite similar to Mo Ziqi’s. Perhaps, after some time together, Yu’er might fall in love with Mo Zili; who can say?
As for Mo Zili, she’d heard about his infatuation with the crown princess of Qing Luo Kingdom, but did not think it was a big deal. After all, no matter how infatuated he is, he will not have the opportunity. Once he tires himself out and becomes weary, he will naturally come back obediently.
By then, let him marry Yu’er. Even if the two have no feelings at first, with the birth of children in the future, feelings will naturally develop. Isn’t this the way of the world? Two people who have never met before get married, live together, have children, and gradually develop affection that sees them through a lifetime together.
Having settled on the idea, she immediately commanded the carriage to be prepared and headed to the royal study to discuss with her son. It was better to act sooner rather than later, for any oversight could lead to failure!
In Space, Nangong Yi had already finished dining with Cai Wei, and the two were taking a walk in the woods. Nangong Yi, in a sudden burst of enthusiasm, wove a garland out of wildflowers and placed it on Cai Wei’s head. While romantic, Cai Wei suddenly heard news from outside that Empress Dowager Mo had arrived and brought Nangong Yi out of Space.
After bringing Empress Dowager Mo inside, she went straight to the point and revealed her plan, including having Zhao Gui marry as a substitute and having Nangong Yu marry Mo Zili under the guise of marrying Mo Ziqi…
Regarding Empress Dowager Mo’s plan to have Zhao Gui marry as a substitute, Cai Wei did not raise any objections. In her heart, Zhao Gui was no longer the pitiable maiden carefully maneuvering to secure her position but rather a scheming woman ambitious to make a name for herself. Fortunately, she only played tricks and games without committing unforgivable acts; otherwise, Cai Wei would not have tolerated her long ago.
So, knowing that Zhao Gui’s chances of finding happiness by marrying into the Xianbei were slim, Cai Wei did not intend to interfere.
As for having Nangong Yu marry Mo Zili as a pretense for marrying Mo Ziqi, Cai Wei did not oppose it but felt somewhat uneasy. After all, the man Nangong Yu coveted was her brother-in-law. If she were to marry into Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, it would be even easier for her to get close to Mo Ziqi if she hadn’t moved on from him.
However, Cai Wei had complete trust in Mo Ziqi’s character. Although she believed Mo Ziqi would not develop feelings for Nangong Yu or commit any scandalous acts with her, just having them live in the same mansion was enough to fill her with disgust.
Thinking about this, Cai Wei couldn’t help but say, “Mo Zili is infatuated with Xiang Yun. I’ve heard Duke Li Guo’s Mansion is searching everywhere for women resembling Xiang Yun. Zhao Yue bears no resemblance to her. I believe Mo Zili will not agree to this marriage.”
Empress Dowager Mo said, “That’s no worry. Children can be a bit willful; that’s to be expected. Fortunately, both are still considered filial. Once they are married, let Old Madame and your two maternal aunts advise them well. They will improve slowly.”
Nangong Yi agreed with his mother’s decision. He had originally opposed Zhao Yue marrying into the Xianbei. The Xianbei’s Helan Qi had schemed against his wife, and he had yet to settle that account. If they sent his younger sister there, that debt would be impossible to resolve in this lifetime. However, sending Zhao Gui was a different matter; he could deal with it anytime without any worries.