Chapter 523: Chapter 523 Blame Chapter 523: Chapter 523 Blame All hope was shattered at that moment, as Xuexue stared blankly at the letter in Madam Xie’s hands.
She didn’t take the letter, merely gazing dully at Madam Xie.
Madam Xie paused, then suddenly realized, “Oh! That’s right, none of our family members can read. Mother will go to the village and find someone to help read the letter, to see what Big Bull has actually said.” Saying this, she turned to walk outside.
Xuexue stepped forward, snatched the letter from her hands, and urgently said, “Mother, there’s no need to go, I can read it.”
Madam Xie turned her head in astonishment, looking at Xuexue with a confused expression, she asked, “Xuexue, you have never attended Private School, how can you read?”
“I taught myself secretly.”
“Taught yourself?” Madam Xie looked at Xuexue with a puzzled face, finding it unbelievable that her own daughter could read without her knowing.
“Mo Hengjian has many books, right? I sneaked one out when he wasn’t looking, hid it away, and slowly figured it out over time. Naturally, I learned that way!”
“Oh! So that’s how it is!”
Madam Xie somewhat believed her. After all, back at the Mo family, Mo Hengjian was Old Lady Mo’s darling, reluctant to leave anything good to anyone but him. There were so many books that even he didn’t know how many he had–if Xuexue took one, it was normal for him not to notice.
“That’s exactly it, mother. Think about it, before Xuexue turned thirteen, she never even went to town. Otherwise, how could she learn to read?”
“Right, my girl, your mother has let you suffer.”
Madam Xie couldn’t help saying that. Xuexue’s true identity was illustrious. If it hadn’t been for the family misfortune, there would have been no need to sneakily self-teach with someone else’s books; she would have already been enrolled in the nobility academy in Moli Country. Although Moli Country didn’t encourage female education, there were still many rich families that sent their daughters to academies, solely to improve their knowledge. No matter how good their academic performance, they couldn’t, like boys, go to the capital to take exams and serve as officials.
Xuexue’s mind was entirely fixed on the letter, with no thoughts spared for Madam Xie. She carefully spread open the letter and glimpsed its content–just a few words: Xuexue, wait for me to come back. I will definitely marry you. Signed, Long Rui.
“Xuexue, what did Big Bull say?”
Xuexue folded the letter and tucked it into her bosom, her voice betraying neither joy nor sorrow, “Nothing much, he’s coming home.”
“What?” Madam Xie stared blankly, “He has regained his memory? When did this happen?”
“Just during these days.”
“You silly girl, knowing that Big Bull has regained his memory and not telling your mother! Two heads are better than one; your mother could have thought of ways to keep him here, and perhaps today’s departure without notice wouldn’t have happened.” Madam Xie was somewhat exasperated as she added, “No wonder I felt he was less foolish these days; it turns out his memory was restored.”
“If he was determined to leave, not even ten oxen could hold him back.”
Madam Xie had always seen Big Bull as a son-in-law, and was somewhat unable to react to the sudden news of his departure.
Xuexue felt a mix of emotions, very complicated. She had not yet avenged her great revenge, and should not have indulged in romantic feelings, yet, unknowingly, her feelings for Big Bull had changed during their time together.
Maybe, it was better that he had left, so she wouldn’t have to be so troubled. The enemies were too powerful; if Big Bull were dragged into her affairs, she would never forgive herself in this lifetime.
“It’s better that he left.” Unintentionally, she voiced her inner thoughts.
“You heartless girl, Big Bull was so good to you in the past! He just left, and you say it’s good he left.” Madam Xie chided Xuexue.