Chapter 708 Doing Something Big (1)_1
Xiao Guangbi said this, as he gave the Jade Pendant to Jiujiu, suggesting it was just for play, but subtly hinting at a future engagement with the family.
And what standing did their families have? Although Mo Heng was a prodigy in his youth, he had been expelled from the Mo family. The Mo family, renowned in Bei Zhili, was an aristocratic family for centuries. Since they expelled Mo Heng, it must be because his virtues were so tainted he was unfit to be a descendant of the Mo family.
And what about Pei Qin? Coming from rural origins, let alone the position of a Third Rank Lady, even if she were of the First Rank, those who prided themselves as nobility would look down on her, at least in their hearts, if not openly.
As for Xiao Guangbi, a legitimate Prince by birth, possessing the title conferred directly by the king, his status as the son of Prince He Qing was extraordinarily noble. Any connection between their two families, even if it were as a Secondary Consort, would be considered social climbing for them. Furthermore, Prince He Qing had lofty ambitions and was vying for the throne. Should the current Prince Qing’s son ascend to the throne in the future, Jiujiu would become the revered Imperial Concubine, a member of the Tian family.
No matter how one looked at it, it was an honor and a favor.
Yet Pei Qin cursed in her heart, this despicable and shameless Xiao Guangbi, even using engagement tactics. With just a vague promise of a Jade Pendant, they would sell their lives for this overwhelming honor and wealth. Damn it! Isn’t it too late to kill him now?
Mo Heng’s eyes flashed coldly for an instant, then he appeared panic-stricken and hurriedly pushed the Jade Pendant back, "...Truly, it’s inappropriate and too much for me to bear! I beg the Prince to take it back!"
Xiao Guangbi looked at him, then glanced at Pei Qin, and said sternly, "Mo Heng! I have always admired you. Your being framed and expelled from the family has also been a constant pain in my heart. I am still waiting to clear your name!"
Mo Heng was moved, "Prince..."