Chapter 1191 - 1197: Scratching One’s Face (1)
Enxi Hall
Led by Old Duke Guo, several family elders were present, each with a stern look and a faint trace of anger on their faces.
Mo Zili’s father, Mo Qingshan, was particularly agitated; his face turned purple-red, and he was breathing heavily, his chest rising and falling violently, a picture of fury about to burst. Upon seeing his son being carried into Enxi Hall by a group of little servants, he stood up ready to strike.
Eldest Master Mo Yuanshan, whose seat was close to him, rose and grasped him firmly, saying, "Second brother, stay your hand. Let’s first hear what Zili has to say."
Lady Bai saw her husband about to hit their son, and immediately broke out in a cold sweat. It would be one matter if it were an ordinary beating, but now her son was gravely injured, and her husband was in a fierce rage. What if he harmed their son beyond recovery? She had only this one son!
Luckily, her husband was dissuaded by his elder brother, and her heart, previously in her throat, eased a great deal. She hurriedly signaled to her son with her eyes, saying, "Li’er, quickly apologize to your grandparents. Look how upset you’ve made the two elders. What if you were to harm their health?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Zili struggled to kneel on the ground, holding his injured area, and said, "Zili has failed to show filial piety, has violated the family rules, and has angered grandparents and all the elders. Zili knows his sins are profound and is willing to accept punishment. Whether to be beaten or killed, Zili will bear no grudge. However, Wanqing and Wang Cai are innocent; I ask Grandfather to grant them leniency."
Old Madame Liu, upon seeing her grandson still defending Du Wanqing, was so angry that she slapped the table, "Foolish child, at this time, you still speak for that shameless, cheap woman? You’re hopeless!"
Mo Zili, upon hearing Old Madame insult Du Wanqing, felt displeased and said, "Grandmother misunderstands Wanqing. She is the most innocent and kind woman; it’s just that Grandmother does not understand her."
