Chapter 629 - 257 From Martial (Part 1)_2
Lady Mo hurriedly asked, "What’s wrong with the Old Master? Why is he so angry?" Lady Mo was not very familiar with the affairs of the outer court, and as events had unfolded so suddenly, she didn’t know that Lian Dongfang had already received Yueyao’s letter and had even made a trip to Lian Mansion.
Lian Dongfang glared at the person responsible for all these troubles. Had it not been for Lady Mo, why would he be forced into such a tight corner by a junior, his lifelong reputation now in tatters? Since his mother’s passing, nothing in the household had gone smoothly, and all these were Lady Mo’s doing.
Lady Mo, unaware of the reason for Lian Dongfang’s anger, hurriedly approached him and said, "Old Master, what’s wrong with you?"
Since the matter regarding Tingli’s marriage proposal, which involved the daughter of the Peng Family, was underway, Lady Mo had been released.
Lian Dongfang had managed to control his emotions up until now, but when Lady Mo’s hand touched his arm, his rage surpassed his reason. He slapped her across the face, knocking her to the ground, and bellowed, "You fool!"
Lady Mo’s cheek burned with pain, but more than that, Lian Dongfang’s angry outburst filled her with terror and bewilderment, as she had no idea what had happened. Lady Mo cried out, "Old Master, what has happened?" She had been well-behaved recently, keeping to herself.
Having hurled such an ugly insult in his anger, Lian Dongfang seemed oblivious to the vivid handprint on Lady Mo’s fair face as he stormed off with a flick of his sleeve.
Granny Lau entered the room and saw the blood trickling from the corner of Lady Mo’s mouth, which frightened her out of her wits. She exclaimed in a panicked voice, "Madam... How could the Old Master strike such a harsh blow?"
Lady Mo said weakly, "Don’t let them come in." Being seen in such a state would only lead to more gossip. She needed to find out first what had happened to make the Old Master so furious.
Granny Lau quickly learned the news: "Madam, the Old Master received a letter and then went to Ma’s Mansion. He has been in a foul mood since returning and even lashed out at two young servants."