After parting with Kong Yingda, Meton went straight to the Mo Mansion in silence. However, before he reached the Mo Mansion, there was a sudden noise and the carriage stopped.
"Young Master, the road ahead is blocked!" Tie An whispered.
Meton waved his hand and said, "Let's go and see what happened."
Tie An immediately went to investigate and soon came back to report, "Young Master, Duke Ying has passed away! His son drove out his second wife and daughter! That's why the road is blocked. "
In the Tang dynasty, when the master of the house died, his son would inherit the family business. Most of the concubines without children would be driven out of the house. However, it was rare to drive out the second wife. No wonder there were so many people watching.
"Duke Ying!"
Meton couldn't help but frown. He had been in Chang 'an for many years, but he had no impression of Duke Ying. How could he not remember who he was?
Tie An reminded, "Duke Ying, Lord Wu, is an official outside the capital. He is rarely in the capital."
"Duke Ying, Wu Shikuang!"
Meton was shocked and looked at the tall gate in front of him in disbelief.
Duke Ying, Wu Shikuang, was a very low-key person in the Tang dynasty. He was born a businessman, but he sponsored Li Yuan's army. He was a copy of Lu Buwei. After Li Yuan ascended the throne, he didn't forget Wu Shikuang and was named Duke Ying.
Wu Shikuang was very low-key after he became famous. He was not famous in Chang 'an. However, his daughter, Wu Zetian, the first empress in the history of China, made him famous.
Meton lifted the curtain and saw a thin girl about ten years old stubbornly confronting two young masters outside the Duke Ying's Mansion.
"Wu Yuanqing, Wu Yuanshuang, my father just passed away, and you drive us out of the house. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?" The girl opened her arms and protected her mother and sister who were crying together behind her.
"Mei Niang, who dares to interfere with our Wu family business? Besides, your mother gave birth to three daughters in a row and didn't leave any descendants for us. Naturally, you have no share in the Wu family business." Wu Yuanshuang sneered.
"Mei Niang!"
Meton's eyes narrowed. He couldn't help but stare at Wu Zetian. The lady behind her was most likely Wu Shiqin's second wife, Lady Yang.
The surrounding commoners were instantly enraged. However, the Wu family was a High Duke's Public House after all. No matter how much they disliked them, there was nothing they could do.
"So what if she gave birth to a daughter? Princess Ping Yang is not inferior to a man. She can also lead an army and go to war!" Wu Meiniang retorted in her young and tender voice.
"You're quite eloquent. Unfortunately, there is no precedent of a daughter inheriting the family business in the Wu Clan. "Wu Yuanshuang sneered.
Wu Meiniang clenched her teeth and said with a flushed face, "It's the twelfth month of the winter. If we leave the Martial House, we won't have any money. How will we survive?"
Wu Yuanqing coldly snorted, "What does your life or death have to do with me? If you want to die, then die far away. I don't want to be annoyed by you."
The Wu brothers originally had many conflicts with Lady Yang. In the past, with Wu Shiqin suppressing them, the conflict didn't escalate. Now that Wu Shiqin had passed away, the Wu brothers' bad habits were completely exposed. Before Wu Shiqin's body was even cold, they directly chased Lady Yang and her daughter away and completely seized the Ying Public House's property.
"Men, chase the three of them away. If they dare to appear in the Martial House again, be careful not to hold you responsible!" Wu Yuanqing angrily said.
Immediately, a few servants of the Martial House surrounded them and whispered, "Madam, Young Lady, please don't make things difficult for us."
"Although my father has passed away, my mother is still the Female Lead of the Martial House. How dare you offend your superiors!" Wu Meiniang's small face stiffened as she sternly reprimanded them.
The group of servants immediately felt guilty. However, when they saw the expressionless faces of the Wu brothers, they couldn't help but harden their hearts. They stepped forward and said, "We are only following orders. Please forgive us!"
The group of servants closed in step by step, forcing Wu Meiniang to continuously retreat.
"Hmph! Little girl, you usually use your father's favor to make threatening gestures. Now, I'll let you know that once you leave the Wu family, you are nothing! "Wu Yuanshuang hatefully said.
"If it wasn't for the imperial court's decree that those under the age of fourteen can't be engaged, you would have been engaged long ago. Perhaps you could even receive some betrothal gifts?" Wu Yuanqing coldly said.
"You!"
Wu Meiniang was forced to continuously retreat. However, she gritted her teeth and stubbornly glared at the Wu brothers. She didn't give in.
"Since the Wu family doesn't want you, why don't you join the Mo family?" Suddenly, a clear voice came from the crowd and immediately reached everyone's ears.
"Who is it? How dare you interfere in the Ying Public House's business! " The Wu brothers suddenly shouted. The two of them were used to being domineering. When they heard that someone was helping Lady Yang and her daughter, they immediately became furious.
The crowd parted and Meton walked in under the protection of Tie An.
"The Mo family, it's Mo Jiazi!" Naturally, there were many people in the crowd who knew Meton. When they heard the news, they immediately exclaimed.
"Didn't Mo Jiazi just come back from the hot air balloon? I guess he just happened to meet them when he was about to return to his residence."
"The Mo family claims to love with impartiality. They must not like the Wu brothers, so they came out to fight for justice."
"Why does the Mo family village want a girl to join the Mo family?"
…
In the crowd, the people immediately started to discuss and looked as if they were waiting for a good show.
Wu Meiniang, who had been forced into a corner, couldn't help but feel moved. Everyone in Chang 'an City knew Mo Jiazi's name. Even if she had just returned to Chang' an City, she was still very familiar with Mo Jiazi. Seeing that Mo Jiazi stood up for her, her stubborn eyes couldn't help but moisten, but she quickly covered it up.
"Mo Jiazi, what do you mean by this? This is the Wu family's business. Please don't interfere. "Wu Yuanqing stepped forward and said vigilantly.
At this moment, Wu Yuanqing was very similar to Meton. Both of them inherited the title of nobility after the death of their fathers. Wu Yuanqing's title was even higher than Meton's. However, everyone knew that Meton was now at the peak of his power. He was not someone that the Wu brothers, who were idlers, could compare with.
Meton shook his head and said, "Of course I'm not interested in the Wu family's business. I just saw the talent of Duke Ying's descendant today. I just wanted to take in a disciple on a whim!"
"Take in a disciple?"
For a moment, everyone was stunned. They couldn't help but look back and forth between Meton and Wu Meiniang. Even Wu Meiniang couldn't help but be stunned. She didn't expect that Meton wanted her to join the Mo family to take her as his disciple.
"Talent and Fine Jade! Merton, don't joke around. She's only a little girl. She can't even carry anything. She's not even qualified to be a maid. "Wu Yuanqing laughed as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.
Meton lamented in his heart. The empress Wu Zetian was obviously not qualified to be a maid. If the Wu brothers had treated her better, then they wouldn't have been exiled to death. He sneered and said, "There is a Bo Le in this world, and then there is a fine steed. A fine steed is common, but a Bo Le is not common. The Wu Clan's fine steed is here, but you guys have eyes but can't see.
"The Wu Clan's fine steed!" The Wu brothers' expressions became gloomy. Meton used their own "On Horses" as a metaphor. Then, wouldn't they be humiliating the fine steed? They had eyes but couldn't see Mount Tai.
Meton directly walked in front of Wu Meiniang and urgently asked, "You are Wu Meiniang! Duke Ying's second daughter! "
"Yes!" Wu Meiniang nodded and said.
Meton was immediately delighted. It was indeed her. Immediately, An Nai became excited and said seriously, "I don't know if you are willing to take me as your master and join the Mo Clan!"
The surrounding crowd immediately took in a breath of cold air. Mo Jiazi's talent had been recognized. All along, Meton was still young, so no one had any thoughts of taking him as their master. If someone knew that the Mo Clan's Village wanted to take him as a disciple, then the line from the Vermillion Bird Gate to the South City Gate would not be enough! However, who would have thought that Meton actually took a fancy to a little girl and wanted to take her as his disciple?
The Wu brothers' expressions immediately darkened. They didn't think that Mo Jiazi really wanted to take Wu Meiniang as his disciple.
Madame Yang, who was originally crying, suddenly became happy. She had already lost her power and was chased out of the family. If she could climb up to the Mo Clan, then the three of them would have a place to settle down. It might even be possible for them to return to the Wu Clan.
However, Wu Meiniang ignored Madame Yang's crazy hints. Instead, she raised her head and looked at Meton and asked, "Why should I take you as my master? What are the benefits of joining the Mo Clan?"
Meton laughed and said, "If you take me as your master, you will be the next generation's Senior Sister of the Mo Clan. No one will dare to bully you. If you really have the talent, it is not impossible for you to take charge of the Mo Clan in the future. In the Mo Clan, there is no such thing as a woman not being able to take charge of the Mo Clan."
"Take charge of the Mo Clan?"
Wu Meiniang's eyes suddenly lit up. Then, she respectfully kowtowed three times to Meton and said, "Master, please accept a bow from your disciple!"
"Good!"
Meton saw this and was immediately overjoyed.
Because of him, Zheng Chonghua, who should not have entered the palace, was able to enter the palace. After drinking and pecking, he met the young Wu Zetian and took her as his disciple. The palace had one less martial talent.
As a result, Li Shimin's wish was fulfilled, and the Mo Clan had one more successor.
Madame Yang's face immediately lit up. This was a promise made by Mo Jiazi in front of everyone. Wu Meiniang had taken him as her master in front of everyone. Naturally, there was no way she would go back on her word. Furthermore, her daughter was Mo Jiazi's first disciple. Her status was self-evident.
The Wu Brothers immediately felt a wave of regret. They never thought that Wu Meiniang would be able to reverse her fate and become Mo Jiazi's disciple.
"Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. Mei Niang, you can go to the Mo Clan to learn in peace. Mother and sister can be at ease in the Martial House!" Wu Yuanqing said respectfully.
"Big Brother! You … "Wu Yuanshuang said anxiously. It was not easy for them to get Madame Yang out of the house. Why did they suddenly have to bring her back?
Wu Yuanqing said in a low voice, "You idiot. As long as Mei Niang becomes the Mo Clan's first disciple and reveals a little bit of the Mo Technique, it will be enough for our Wu Clan to eat and drink endlessly. Compared to these benefits, what is a Central Television worth?"
Even if he didn't have the ink skill, with this relationship with the Mo Family Village, his Wu Family would definitely rise. The Wu Family was originally a businessman, with a deep-rooted mentality of pursuing profits and the inherent narrow-mindedness of a businessman. Before his father's body was cold, he drove away the mother and daughter of the Yang family who had no benefits. At the same time, once he saw the benefits of the mother and daughter of the Yang family, he would definitely welcome them with a smile.
Only then did Wu Yuanshuang come to a realization and quickly agreed.
Madame Yang was immediately pleasantly surprised. As a woman, she was chased out of the house and her reputation was extremely bad. If she could return to the Wu Clan, she would naturally be able to preserve her reputation.
When the Wu brothers saw Madame Yang's expression, they couldn't help but feel happy. However, before they could rejoice, they saw a young body standing in front of Madame Yang.
"We will not return to the Wu Clan, but we will still get our share of the family's assets." Wu Meiniang reiterated her decision once again.
"You …" Wu Yuanshuang was furious when she heard this. Just as she was about to scold, she saw Meton at the side and wisely shut her mouth. Wu Meiniang had become Mo Jiazi's disciple and was no longer someone he could casually scold.
"Master, as the Mo Clan's first disciple, I wonder if I can use the Mo Journal? Your disciple would like to publish her experience in the journal." Wu Meiniang cupped her hands towards Meton and said.
"As expected of the famous Wu Zetian in the future. Her first move is fatal!" Meton thought to himself.
Of course, Meton had to protect his newly accepted disciple at all costs. Immediately, he said without hesitation. "Of course you can. The Mo Clan's resources are yours to use."
The Wu brothers immediately panicked. They were naturally familiar with the Mo Journal. Once Wu Meiniang published her experience of being chased out of the Mo Journal, the world would immediately know. At that time, he would chase his stepmother and sister out of the Mo Clan before his father's corpse was even cold. It would immediately become a scandal.
At that time, not only would they be unable to protect their family's assets, they might not even be able to keep their titles.
"Mei Niang! Don't wash your dirty linen in public. What good will it do you to do this? "Wu Yuanqing said with a gloomy face.
Meton shook his head and said, "Wu Meiniang has joined the Mo Clan and is now my disciple. I'm afraid it won't be long before the news spreads throughout Chang 'an City. Even if Wu Meiniang doesn't say it, how long can you hide it?"
The moment Wu Meiniang joined the Mo Clan, she was destined to be exposed to the world. At that time, all of Wu Meiniang's past would be dug out one by one. The fact that she was chased out of the Mo Clan would be destined to be exposed.
Wu Yuanqing laughed dryly and said, "If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten. When father was still alive, he once prepared a dowry for you. I will send someone to deliver it."
Wu Meiniang shook her head and said, "Other than my dowry, there's also my little sister's dowry. Mother must have the money that she deserves."
The Wu brothers looked at each other and immediately said with a pained expression, "It's a deal. However, this matter cannot be mentioned."
"It's a deal. Don't worry! We will never step into the Wu Clan's door again. "Wu Meiniang said firmly.
The Wu brothers suddenly had a bitter expression. This time, they had shot themselves in the foot. Not only did they have to pay a huge sum of money, but they also had to completely break the connection with the Mo Clan's Village.
Meton looked at the regretful Wu brothers and couldn't help but shake his head secretly. He thought to himself, "I have saved you two brothers. Compared to the ending in your previous life, at least you won't have to worry about your life in this life."
With Meton's support, the Wu brothers didn't play any tricks this time. Soon, a cart full of valuables was placed in front of Madam Yang and her daughter.
"Thank you very much, Merton!" Madam Yang said gratefully.
With these valuables, the mother and daughter would no longer have to live a difficult life of being homeless. It was much better than being chased out of the Mo Clan's Village.
"Since Mei Niang has joined the Mo Clan, I will naturally try my best to help. Madam Wu has just started her own household. If you don't mind, you can stay in the Mo Clan's Village. Everything will be arranged by the Mo Clan's Village. In the future, when Mei Niang returns, there will be someone to take care of her." Meton said seriously.
"Then I'll have to trouble the Mo Clan's Village. Please teach Mei Niang well, Merton." Madam Yang was not modest. She was originally a weak woman. Living alone in Chang 'an was definitely not easy. In the Mo Clan's Village, with the identity of Wu Meiniang as the eldest disciple, everything would naturally be much better. Moreover, the Mo Clan's Village was the first village in the world. Its reputation was not much worse than that of Chang 'an.
"Don't worry, Madam Wu!" Meton said seriously. Then he arranged for Mo Jiazi's brother to send Madam Yang and her daughter to the Mo Clan's Village.
Seeing Madam Yang's carriage leaving, Meton turned around and said to Wu Meiniang, "Let's go! Let's go back to the Mo Clan! "
Wu Meiniang looked at the familiar yet strange Duke Ying's Mansion in front of her and nodded. Then she left with Meton without any reluctance, leaving the Wu brothers dejected.
Not long after Meton left, the news that Mo Jiazi had accepted a disciple quickly spread throughout Chang 'an.
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