Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 988 - 990 Unfilial Son (1)

Chapter 988: Chapter 990 Unfilial Son (1)

Upon hearing the complaints of Lady Mu Bai and Lady Li, Empress Mo was so enraged that she slammed her hand on the table and pointed at Fei’er and Lady Du saying, "You unfilial, heartless wretches, to commit such shocking acts against your elders – such people are unworthy of marrying into the Imperial Manor as official wives. In my view, even being a concubine would be elevating your status!"

On hearing this, Lady Du felt as if she had been struck by thunder, staring at the Empress with a buzzing head, clearly so frightened that her soul had almost fled her body.

Seeing that Lady Du’s face had turned pale and her body couldn’t stop shaking, Mo Ziqi said, "Aunt, Madam Mu is pregnant and shouldn’t be kneeling for long. Please allow her to get up and speak." Without waiting for Empress Mo to respond, he went straight over, helped the dispirited Lady Du up, and settled her into a chair nearby.

While assisting her, he also gave Fei’er a look that seemed to tell her: Rest assured, I’m here for you.

The Old Madame said, "Your Highness, it’s said that honest officials find it difficult to resolve household affairs. In my old body’s opinion, this maid is not easy to get along with – eating and living off someone else’s generosity, yet still daring to falsely accuse them of wrong. I’ve lived a long life and this is the first time I’ve seen a mother-in-law speak so ill of her own daughter-in-law and granddaughter in front of others. It’s truly an eye-opener."

Lady Wu also said, "Yes, Your Highness, one should not totally believe one-sided statements. Lady Mu Bai and Lady Li may have said a mishmash of things, why not listen to what Fei’er and her mother have to say?"

Empress Mo coldly said, "Are my mother and sister-in-law favoring them? No matter how they defend themselves, I’ve only heard that there are no unfilial parents under heaven. Even if the mother-in-law or grandmother is at fault, as juniors, they should endure and tolerate. Where’s the reason to take private revenge? The saying goes, ’To love those who are kind is easy, to honor those who are unkind is virtuous.’ If they can’t even do this much, how can they be deemed ’virtuous and gentle’?"

Although Fei’er appeared gentle and without a temper, she had a stubborn streak. Seeing the Empress insult them and her mother frightened into such a state, she couldn’t help but speak up, "Empress Dowager, Fei’er was born in the countryside and doesn’t understand the grand principles you speak of. I only know to treat well those who are kind to us. Whoever bullies us is our enemy. A mother-in-law who sells her daughter-in-law behind her son’s back, a grandmother who watches her granddaughter starve to death without lifting a finger to help – why should we show them filial piety? Your Highness speaks of filial piety, but in Fei’er’s eyes, it is ’foolish filial piety.’ Fei’er cannot do such a thing. If Your Highness feels Fei’er’s nature is not suitable to be the Duke Li Guo’s daughter-in-law, then I have nothing more to say."

Empress Mo responded with a cold smile, "It seems you do have some self-awareness. Indeed, you are unworthy of being the Duke Li Guo’s daughter-in-law, but considering that you are reasonably attractive and Zi Qi seems fond of you, I will allow you to be Zi Qi’s noble concubine. However, you must know your place and speak and act cautiously. If you dare to cause trouble, I will not spare you!"

Fei’er lifted her gaze, calmly looking at Empress Mo, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Your Highness, but my sister and I have both sworn oaths: we would rather be the wife of a poor man than the concubine of a rich man. Since I’m not worthy of Young Master Mo, then it means there is no fate between us, and we shall sever all ties. As for being a concubine, I must respectfully decline!"

Mo Ziqi knelt down as well, kneeling beside Fei’er, icily stating, "Aunt, you forbid me to take Fei’er as my wife, and I dare not disobey. However, my heart is pleased with her, and in my heart, she alone is my wife. If I cannot marry her, I shall never marry another in this life!"

His resounding promise instantly melted Fei’er’s heart of sorrow and indignation, turning it into a meandering small stream cheerfully flowing through her heart. She lifted her eyes and looked at the man’s cold, impassive profile, her eyes misted with layers of emotion.