Chapter 581: Chapter 581: Lost Chapter 581: Chapter 581: Lost The village head spoke to Mo Xiuzhi in such a stern tone for the first time.
In the village, there were whispers that Mo Xiuzhi and his son’s relationship was inappropriate, making the village head extremely angry. His son was a distinguished Scholar, who if passed the Juren examination, would have a limitless future. Mo Xiuzhi was not worthy of his son.
Xiuzhi was stunned, still unable to react.
Just then, Mo Shaoxing heard some noises outside and knew his father had returned. He hurriedly walked out, surprised to see Mo Xiuzhi there.
Mo Shaoxing, “Huh! Xiuzhi, why are you here?”
Xiuzhi, “Brother Xing, I…”.
Before Xiuzhi could finish, the village head impatiently pulled him inside, “Xinger, let’s go inside. Dad bought your favorite the Four Treasures of the Study, see if you like them?”
“Dad, how can you be so callous? Don’t you see that Sister Xiuzhi is crying?” Mo Shaoxing refused to go inside.
“Xinger, listen to dad. It’s not good for your reputation to be alone with her, as people will gossip,” the village head was earnestly advising his son.
“If we stand upright, why fear a crooked shadow?” Mo Shaoxing responded righteously.
“Xinger, dad knows you are a righteous gentleman, but as the saying goes, public opinion is to be feared. It’s better for us to avoid this,” he said.
Mo Shaoxing, “I am a respectable Scholar, why should I fear what others nonsensically say?”
The village head was at his wits’ end, unable to persuade him, so he just shook his head and reluctantly stepped inside.
“Brother Xing, you are so good to me,” Xiuzhi was deeply moved.
“Seeing how haggard you look, what on earth happened?”
“There’s trouble at home.” she said.
Mo Shaoxing nodded and said, “I heard a bit about today’s incident; don’t be too sad, your mother’s matter has nothing to do with you, don’t mind what others say.”
Mo Xiuzhi nodded, her face still showing some worry, “As long as Brother Xing is good to me, I won’t care what others say. But seeing the village head’s attitude just now, it seems he doesn’t like me. Could it be because of my mother’s issue?”
“Don’t overthink it. How can he dislike someone as good as you? Such a girl is hard to find even if one lights a lantern,” he reassured.
“Hmm!” Mo Xiuzhi finally showed a smile on her face.
“Seeing how hurried you were earlier, was there something you needed my help with?”
Only then did Xiuzhi remember the purpose of her visit and hurriedly said, “Brother Xing, my mother is severely injured, I fear she won’t make it. My family refuses to get her a doctor. I had no choice but to come to you. Could you please help me get a Doctor to see her?”
“Sure! Wait here for a moment, I’ll go back and get some silver.”
Mo Xiuzhi was very moved, “Brother Xing, you are so kind to me.”
“Sister Xiuzhi’s matter, I must act rightly,” Mo Shaoxing turned and went back inside.
Mo Xiuzhi waited anxiously at the door.
It was a long while before Mo Shaoxing slowly came out, looking apologetic as he said to Mo Xiuzhi, “Sister Xiuzhi, I’m really sorry, my dad…”.
The village head did not like her, Mo Xiuzhi had noticed that earlier.
“Brother Xing, it’s the thought that counts. Even if you can’t help with getting a doctor, I understand,” Mo Xiuzhi, feeling a bit dejected, turned to leave.
“Sister Xiuzhi, you misunderstood. My dad opposed, but he didn’t stop me. Here I am, coming out to go get a Doctor with you.”
“Really?” Mo Xiuzhi stopped in her tracks, turned her head, and looked at him in disbelief, overwhelmed with emotion. She never expected Brother Xing to confront Uncle Village Chief for her. It seemed that her place in his heart was indeed significant.