Chapter 17

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mo Pei hurried to Jiang Qiu and comforted her, “You should go and get some rest, Second Aunt. Sister-in-law and I will take care of Mo He without a problem!”

Nonetheless, Jiang Qiu was still worried and wanted to move forward to check on Mo He.

Mo Pei immediately shared a look with Xia Yan. Although she was unwilling, it was better than being scolded by Jiang Qiu. Xia Yan quickly walked to the bedside and helped Mo He catch his breath, gently patting his back.

With Xia Yan’s help, Mo He’s coughing was no longer as violent as before. Jiang Qiu looked at the three and said, “Okay, I’ll leave for the time being. If you need anything, please let Aunt Lin know so that she can call for me.”

Mo He nodded as he caught his breath before saying, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’m fine.”

Although Jiang Qiu was hesitant, she forced herself to leave with Aunt Lin.

Then Xia Yan heard Jiang Qiu in the corridor ordering Du Xia, “Keep a close watch on Young Madam Mo. Don’t let her run around willingly.”

Xia Yan’s anger surged as she slapped Mo He’s back. Mo He flinched forward in pain and turned to glare at Xia Yan. Xia Yan clapped her hands and left the bed, and then she returned to the sofa and sat down.

Mo Pei looked at the couple curiously. “Second Cousin, you got sick on your wedding night, right? Did Sister-in-law abuse you?”

“Do you think she can hurt me?” Mo He replied without hesitation. “You think too highly of her.”

Xia Yan crossed her arms and pouted. Although her mask covered her face, disdain filled her eyes.

Mo Pei looked at the couple’s interesting interaction and sighed, “I’m relieved to see you and Sister-in-law getting along. My father told me that you have some opinions about this marriage, and Grandmother even called me to check on the situation.”

“What did Grandmother say?” Mo He immediately perked up when he heard Mo Pei mention his grandmother.

Mo Pei laughed and said, “I think Grandmother is the only person in our family who can control you.”

“Cut the crap, Mo Pei! What did Grandmother say?!” Mo He’s already tense voice became even more dry and hoarse.

“She told me to remind you that she will be returning this week and that she wants to see her granddaughter-in-law,” Mo Pei slowly spoke as if he was comforting an angry child.

Xia Yan’s eyebrows twitched. She never expected the old madam of the Mo family to take the initiative and ask to see her. After all, everyone in the Mo family and even Jiang City knew that the old madam was a woman of her word.

If Xia Yan could win the old madam’s favor, she would have a fortuitous future. But when Mo He heard this, he shifted his gaze in Xia Yan’s direction and saw her eyes darting around. It was evident that she was up to something.

Mo He frowned and immediately turned his head around. He said to Mo Pei, “Don’t even think about it!”

Xia Yan blinked at Mo He when she heard his words. “What? Even an ugly wife such as myself has to meet her in-laws! Since your grandmother has decided to see me, you don’t have a right to stop her.”

“Oh yeah? Who gave you the right to see my grandmother?” Mo He was enraged. “A mirror would crack if you looked into it!”

Xia Yan instinctively touched her mask when she heard Mo He’s words. “Does it matter how I look? That doesn’t change the fact that I’m your wife!”

“How dare you?!” Mo He was infuriated by Xia Yan’s shameless words while Mo Pei stood on the sidelines and watched as the two went at it. He looked like he was watching a television drama.

“Gosh, Second Cousin. I’ve known you for years, but I have never seen you this upset with anyone. I commend you, Sister-in-law!” Mo Pei said as he gave Xia Yan a thumbs up.

“Thank you for saying that, Mo Pei!” Xia Yan impolitely cupped her hands.

Mo He took a deep breath before glaring at Mo Pei. “Don’t you have anything better to do? Have you done what I asked of you?”

Mo Pei’s hair stood on end. “You can’t possibly mean that, Second Cousin! Why are you venting your frustrations on me when you lost to Xia Yan? You can’t be that evil.”

Mo He couldn’t be bothered with Mo Pei’s coy expression. “Go and get me what I asked for. I want to see it on my desk when I go to the office tomorrow.”

Mo Pei pouted and looked at Xia Yan aggrievedly. “Let’s meet again someday, Xia Yan.” Then he pitifully waved at Xia Yan, opened the door, and left in a comedic fashion.

Xia Yan couldn’t help but laugh aloud when she saw Mo Pei leaving.

Mo He glared at Xia Yan and thundered, “Why are you laughing?! Bring me some food. Do you want me to starve to death?!”

Hearing Mo He’s orders, Xia Yan scrunched her nose and secretly ridiculed, ‘Your family are the ones who are going to starve me to death.’