Grandpa and Grandma had long wanted to meet Bai Yunxia, but his previous business trip had delayed it.
Tonight, the elderly couple insisted that he must bring his granddaughter-in-law back to meet them.
“Alright, I’ll go change right away.”
Bai Yunxia changed into a gentle and ethereal light purple ombre dress, applied a fresh and elegant makeup look, and pinned a butterfly crystal hair clip on the right side of her hair. The overall effect was that of a graceful lady—gentle, dignified, and refined.
Visiting the Mo family’s elderly together was a good start.
It would be even better if they could stay overnight at the old residence. Since they were legally married, Grandpa and Grandma surely wouldn’t make them sleep separately, right?
Does that mean she would have to share a bed with Mo Yanzhou tonight?
Mo Yanzhou relaxed comfortably, leaning back. He was used to riding alone, but now there was someone beside him who couldn’t stay still. A faint, lingering fragrance drifted into his senses.
He opened his eyes and caught a glimpse of her tucking her hair behind her ear, revealing her fair, slender neck. She was nervously biting her lip.
She was bold enough to take her sister’s place in the marriage, but now she’s nervous about meeting the family?
As they approached the old residence, Bai Yunxia finally couldn’t take it anymore. Mustering her courage, she asked, “Um… do Grandpa and Grandma know that the person married to you is me, not my sister?”
She had been worried about this the entire way.
Mo Yanzhou replied indifferently, “You’ll soon have the chance to explain it to them in person.”
Bai Yunxia: “!!!”
Are you even my real husband?
Bai Yunxia’s face fell, on the verge of tears. She was going to be kicked out of the Mo family.
She was going to be divorced.
Shocking!
Less than half a month into the marriage, the young madam of the Mo family was being cast out of the wealthy family.
Poor little Bai Yunxia’s legs went weak as soon as she stepped out of the car.
“Mo Yanzhou, my sister had nothing to do with the marriage substitution. I was the one who gave her sleeping pills, and I was the one who took the household register without permission to marry you at the civil affairs bureau. If Grandpa and Grandma want to blame anyone, blame me. I married you willingly.” Bai Yunxia didn’t want the Mo family to hold a grudge against her sister because of this.
The Bai family had just managed to recover and catch its breath.
At this critical moment, she couldn’t afford a divorce!
The man beside her remained as aloof and detached as ever, his profile stunningly handsome yet devoid of any emotion.
She wondered if Mo Yanzhou was deaf in this ear. Should she move to the other side and repeat herself?
“You’re back…”
Madam Mo, dressed in a well-fitted cheongsam and a pearl necklace, had silver hair accounting for more than half of her elegantly styled hair. She smiled warmly and kindly.
Bai Yunxia’s nervousness faded significantly.
“Hello, Grandma!”
Madam Mo was overjoyed by the sweet greeting. She warmly took Bai Yunxia’s hand and said, “How wonderful! I’ve always wanted a granddaughter, and now I have such a lovely granddaughter-in-law.”
“I wasn’t sure what you like to eat, Xiaxia, so I made quite a few dishes tonight. You’re too thin—make sure to eat well tonight.”
Xiaxia?
Grandma knew she was Bai Yunxia, not Bai Yushuang.
Mo Yanzhou!!!
Where did that bad guy go?
Mo Yanzhou had already elegantly strode inside on his long legs.
He actually tricked her!
How mean~
He made her worry for nothing.
Who knew Mo Yanzhou had a sense of humor?
“Grandma, you knew it was me? I thought…” Bai Yunxia paused. “It was supposed to be my sister.”
“Of course we know. Yanzhou sent us a photo of your marriage certificate the day you registered.” Madam Mo led her inside, “Good child, we’re so happy you’re willing to marry him – both Grandpa and I.”
Mo Yanzhou was too cold-natured and emotionally closed off. Although Bai Yushuang was competent in many aspects, they felt Bai Yunxia’s brighter, more lively personality might spark something different when paired with Mo Yanzhou.
What mattered most in a granddaughter-in-law was that she loved Mo Yanzhou, could accompany him, and ensure he wouldn’t be so lonely in the future, spending his remaining years happily.
“I’m willing! I’m absolutely willing. Young Master Mo is the handsomest, most outstanding man I’ve ever met. He inherited Grandma’s excellent genes, and you’ve both raised him so well.” Bai Yunxia managed to compliment several people at once.
Mo Yanzhou sat on the sofa, giving her a discreet glance.
She certainly knew how to charm Grandma.
“Do you like her?” The old master beside him asked quietly.
“No.” Mo Yanzhou responded coldly.
His voice wasn’t loud, but it happened that both Madam Mo and Bai Yunxia had stopped speaking at that moment. Those three flat, emotionless words clearly reached everyone’s ears.
Madam Mo felt slightly awkward, but understanding Mo Yanzhou’s nature, she knew feelings couldn’t develop so quickly after such brief acquaintance.
She worried about hurting the girl’s feelings – what if Xiaxia took it to heart and became disheartened?
“Don’t just sit there, let’s eat first.” Madam Mo pretended not to hear anything, leading Bai Yunxia toward the dining room.
The Mo family’s second young master hadn’t returned, so only the four of them sat around the dinner table that evening.
Bai Yunxia obediently sat beside Mo Yanzhou, her sweet little mouth chatting cheerfully with the grandparents, making them laugh heartily.
This completely dispelled the usual heavy, dull atmosphere during family meals.
Mo Yanzhou remained as taciturn as ever, truly practicing “no speaking during meals or before sleep.”
(ˉ▽￣～) Hmph~~
So he doesn’t like me. Well, I don’t like your icy demeanor either.
What she wanted wasn’t Mo Yanzhou’s love – she wanted to conceive Mo Yanzhou’s child and truly become the young madam of the Mo family.
Without a child, her position would remain unstable.
She needed to sleep with Mo Yanzhou first.
After dinner, Madam Mo invited Bai Yunxia for a walk in the garden.
The Mo family’s old residence garden grew many flowers, still blooming gloriously under the night lights, vibrant with crimson and purple hues.
“Yanzhou’s personality is indeed a bit cold, but he’s actually a good person. You’ll understand once you spend more time together, though it might be hard on you.” Madam Mo felt rather apologetic toward her.
To be stuck with a grandson so aloof, ascetic, and emotionally reserved as a husband.
“Regarding the wedding, feel free to make any requests. Grandpa and I will fulfill them all.” Madam Mo took Bai Yunxia’s hand, “Such beautiful hands, yet missing a wedding ring.”
The more Madam Mo tried to please her, the more Bai Yunxia felt Mo Yanzhou must be extremely difficult to get along with – super difficult.
Otherwise, with Mo Yanzhou’s status, position, talents, and knowledge, finding a caring wife should be effortless.
Yet the grandparents particularly cherished her.
Where there’s abnormality, there must be something wrong.
Could Mo Yanzhou be impotent?
He didn’t look like it!
In novels, those cold, abstinent CEOs always become insatiable – seven times a night – once they start.
Probably just hasn’t started yet?
Bai Yunxia’s mind wandered through various fantasies, only realizing they had stopped before a rose bed when she finally snapped back to reality.
Madam Mo’s eyes held a thoughtful look as she said softly, “These pink lychees were planted by Yanzhou’s mother herself. Aren’t they blooming beautifully? And Xiaxia, what kind of flowers do you like?”
“Rosa ‘Eden’.”
Noted. Tomorrow she would have the servants plant them in Cloud Creek Valley.
Young ladies should be pampered.
If Mo Yanzhou didn’t know how, she as his grandmother would do the pampering.
As their stroll continued, the evening grew late.
And with the late hour, the old madam insisted they stay overnight.
Bai Yunxia followed Mo Yanzhou into his room. Thanks to grandma’s divine assistance, she definitely wouldn’t miss this perfect opportunity tonight.
“The bed is yours. I’ll take the sofa.”
Bai Yunxia: “!!!”