He favored his concubine and I cut off my wealth. Everyone in the mansion was in a panic.

Soon after, Meng Hanzhou walked in front of Lingyi. Seeing that he had something to say, Lingyi asked Huang Ying to leave for a while.

Knowing that he didn't have much time, Meng Hanzhou didn't say hello and went straight to the point, "Miss Lingyi, I can't make the decision on that day."

Lingyi knew that Meng Hanzhou wanted to say that his father was the head of the second branch of the Meng family, so he couldn't do anything about what happened that night, but Lingyi knew that this was just an excuse, "Mr. Meng, you don't have to explain to me. Everyone has their own pursuits and focuses. I have no right to interfere with your father's decision, let alone criticize it. And I believe that even if Mr. Meng inherits the position of the head of the family in the future, the choice in the past will not change in the slightest."

In one sentence, Meng Hanzhou's remaining explanations were all blocked in his throat.

Lingyi knew long ago that Meng Hanzhou and his father were essentially the same kind of people, but as long as it didn't involve the interests of the family, the two would never have a conflict, and Meng Hanzhou would always be the Meng Hanzhou he used to be.

Unfortunately, the heavens did not go as one wishes. Lu Tingyu's abdication became an obstacle that should not have appeared between Meng Hanzhou and Ling Yi.

"Mr. Meng is about to get married, so I won't bother you. The scenery here is very beautiful, and it is the best place to talk and enjoy the scenery with a beautiful woman. Ling Yi is here, so I wish Mr. Meng and Miss Yan a happy marriage."

Ling Yi's words were sincere, but Meng Hanzhou's ears were cold. After a moment of trembling, Meng Hanzhou still asked unwillingly: "Is the person in Miss Ling Yi's heart that young man?"

The news that Mo Wuchen stayed up all night to treat the wounded and settle the people had long been spread throughout Shengjing through the mouths of those survivors. In comparison, Meng Hanzhou's pattern seemed more and more narrow, so Meng Hanzhou was very afraid that Ling Yi would think the same way.

However, Ling Yi just smiled, but did not respond directly, "Mr. Meng has crossed the line."

After saying that, Ling Yi turned and left.

Meng Hanzhou could see clearly that although Ling Yi didn't say it directly, she had already admitted it in disguise.

Watching Ling Yi's back getting farther and farther away, Meng Hanzhou knew that they would only be strangers in the future. He couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart, but the next moment he put away all his thoughts and walked towards Yan Jiao with a smile.

He never forgot his responsibilities for a moment.

…

On the other hand, since Mo Wuchen returned to Hualing City, he not only stopped skipping classes, but also studied business seriously. This abnormality made the Mo couple confused.

At first, the two thought that Mo Wuchen had secretly left home for too long this time, and was afraid that the two would blame him, so he pretended to be more obedient, but until more than two months passed, Mo Wuchen studied more seriously, and the two finally realized that Mo Wuchen seemed to be serious.

On this day at the end of March, the Mo family couple finally couldn't help it. Mrs. Mo took two steps forward and approached Mo Wuchen and asked in a low voice: "Chen'er, did you feel any stimulation when you went to Shengjing this time?"

Mo Wuchen didn't even raise his head, "No, I'm living very well in Shengjing."

"Then is there something you want me and your father to do?"

Mo Wuchen paused while flipping through the account book, and then nodded to Mrs. Mo.

The head of the Mo family felt relieved instantly, and he said that there was definitely something wrong with his son.

However, just as the thought came to an end, Mo Wuchen said seriously, "My son wants to leave Lingnan and Hualing City."

Mrs. Mo had not yet heard the deep meaning of Mo Wuchen's words, and asked patiently, "But do you want to go to Shengjing? No problem, if you want to visit your cousin, your father and I will send someone to take you there when they return to Beijing. This time, you can stay as long as you want."

Mo Wuchen shook his head, "I mean, I will settle in Shengjing in the future, and only come back to see you during the holidays."

The head of the Mo family was stunned, "Why?"

Mo Wuchen's words were tantamount to separating from them in advance, but Mo Wuchen is only sixteen years old now!

Could it be... there is something in Shengjing that attracts him to go there?

Seeing that the Mo family had already started this, Mo Wuchen simply said what he was going to say to them later, "Dad, Mom, I fell in love with a girl when I was in Shengjing. She is very beautiful and excellent. This time I came back to study these things seriously because I want to be a man who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her. This time, I want to pursue her as a man."

Hearing this, the Mo family was silent for a long time, and Mrs. Mo sighed and said, "Forget it, you have grown up, and some things can be decided by yourself. If you really want to do this, your father and I will support you."

The family style of the Mo family has always been open-minded, and Mo Wuchen grew up under the pampering of the Mo family. He thought that with them and his two brothers, Mo Wuchen could live a carefree life, but he didn't expect that he would choose the most difficult path.

Although there are Lu Yan and Shen Qing in Shengjing, how easy is it to open up a world of his own by one person?

However, Mo Wuchen had already made up his mind. They couldn't just pour cold water on him. At most, they could help him secretly.

Mo Wuchen's determination was stronger than the Mo couple imagined. After studying hundreds of account books, Mo Wuchen followed his second brother to the shop the next day and began to learn the way of doing business little by little.

The Mo couple had three sons. The eldest son was in politics and was the candidate for the next city lord that the head of the Mo family had already chosen. The second son was in business. Most of the Mo family's property was in his hands. Mo Wuchen was a treasure that everyone held in their hands since he was a child.

Lingnan is located in a remote area, and the royal family has long handed over the jurisdiction to the Mo family. The Mo family has lived up to the royal family's trust and has managed Lingnan in an orderly manner.

Mo Wuchen was completely determined this time. He followed the second son of the Mo family for more than half a year. By the time he learned all the skills of the second son of the Mo family, it was already winter.

Without further delay, Mo Wuchen returned to Shengjing immediately with his enthusiasm and the connections he had accumulated from Lingnan.

There were three carriages behind him, all of which were specialties he brought back from Lingnan. One carriage was to be given to Shen Qing, Lu Yan and everyone in Linjiang Tower, and the remaining two carriages were his first secrets for starting business.

…

The eighth day of the eleventh month in the second year of Jinghe, Shengjing.

Lingyi sat by the window in the lobby, looking out the window at the snow that had just fallen last night, and was slightly lost in thought.

At this time, it had been more than ten months since Mo Wuchen left Shengjing.

In these ten months, many colleagues or young masters from aristocratic families have offered peach branches to Ling Yi, but no one can catch Ling Yi's eye.

It was not until this moment that Ling Yi realized that her heart, which was not big to begin with, had long been occupied by that person.

But when did she start to have feelings for Mo Wuchen?

Was it when she first saw him in the mountain village outside Nuanyu City? The boy was gentle, pure and innocent, and naturally attracted people.

Or when Mo Wuchen brought her water alone outside? Everyone was busy, but he saw her discomfort at a glance.

Or when she accompanied him for half a year to make her laugh and care about her every day? After years of running around and raising younger brothers and sisters, only he treated her like a child and spoiled her.

Or was it the time when she went out to rescue people and Mo Wuchen was guarding the rear in Linjiang Tower? Fighting side by side and protecting the people is indeed a different kind of romance.

Or... all of the above.

It turned out that without her realizing it, the young man had already entered her heart.