Chapter 498 Warning

Dou Zhao has fallen asleep.

She was awakened by Song Mo, so she simply put on her clothes, sat on the head of the bed, waiting for Song Mo to rest together.

Song Mo washed up and got on the bed, saying, "Uncle Twelve and Miss Ji are at the Daxiangguo Temple!"

"Daxiangguo Temple?" Dou Zhao opened his mouth wide.

The people of the Dou family searched almost the entire capital for Dou Dechang, but they didn't expect that he was right before their eyes.

Daxiangguo Temple is the most popular temple in Kyoto. Isn't he afraid of being seen?

Dou Zhao was complaining in his heart, but Song Mo smiled and said, "My twelfth uncle's grandson is a good military expert - he is a great hermit in the city. No one would have thought that they would hide in Daxiangguo Temple. Even if they were discovered, they could just say 'go and worship Buddha separately' to get rid of the questioning. Daxiangguo Temple is afraid of damaging its reputation and will try its best to prove that the two have no connection. My twelfth uncle has a good idea!"

No wonder they were able to get married in their previous life. It shows that Dou Dechang did not act rashly.

Dou Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "When are we going to reply to father and sixth uncle?"

If we tell the Dou family earlier, while no one knows about Dou Dechang and Ji Lingze's elopement, the Dou and Ji families can join hands to nip this matter in the bud; as time goes on, the truth may not be hidden anymore.

Song Mo smiled and said, "I will go to Jing'an Temple Hutong early tomorrow morning. After all, this is Dou's family affair. Even if the twelfth uncle intends to marry the young lady of the Ji family, he can't hide away like this. Since he dared to take the young lady of the Ji family to Daxiangguo Temple for temporary stay, he should be able to face the difficulties in front of him. Moreover, the position of Shujishi in the Shujishi Hall is the greatest guarantee for the twelfth uncle. If he loses this guarantee, there will be no hope for the marriage between the young lady of the Ji family and him!"

In his previous life, Dou Dechang did not give up his official position, which shows that he was very clear in his mind. When he had no income and had to rely on his family for food and clothing, how could he have the final say in marriage?

She nodded slightly and she and Song Mo stopped talking about it.

Song Mo closed his eyes, but he seemed to still hear the sound of the windmill turning in his ears.

He forced himself not to move, and only fell asleep when the third watch sounded.

In order to tell Jing'an Temple Hutong the news before going to the government office, he got up before dawn the next day, kissed Dou Zhao who was still asleep, and left the inner room.

The Dou family was suddenly in chaos.

On one side was her niece from her mother's side, and on the other side was her own biological son. Ji was so angry that she fainted.

Han believed that it was Ji Lingze who seduced Dou Dechang, and said to the Fifth Madam who came over after hearing the news: "Uncle Twelve is only a young man, what does he know? If Ji Lingze hadn't used some tricks, how could Uncle Twelve have given up his future and the Xidou family business?"

However, the Fifth Madam knew that this matter could not be made public. No matter which family it was, it was not easy to produce a Jinshi. The family's support could not be ruined because of this matter.

She disregarded her status and scolded Han: "What are you yelling about? It's just that you found Zixian and Miss Ji are both in Daxiangguo Temple. Is there anyone like you who is afraid that your family will not be in chaos?"

Han was so embarrassed that her face turned red and she was speechless.

Ji woke up and cried silently, saying: "What can I do? Shougu has always been calm and steady, and Zixian was found by Yantang. Originally, no one else is more suitable than Shougu to come forward for this matter, but Shougu is pregnant and can't move..."

The Fifth Lady and Ji had the same idea.

Both of them decided not to disturb Dou Zhao.

The Fifth Madam comforted Ji: "Let's see what the elders say first! Xidou will have to rely on Zixian to support the family in the future."

It is no longer their turn to make the decision on this matter.

Ji nodded with red eyes, not knowing who to blame.

Finally, Dou Shishu made the decision to "bring" Dou Dechang back and be done with it. If anyone asked about it, he would just say that he was kidnapped by scoundrels and Song Mo came forward to rescue him. As for Ji Lingji, he would just treat her as his cousin.

Ji felt upset.

After this incident, Ji Lingze's only possible fate is death.

But at the critical moment of life and death, she had to harden her heart and save her son first.

Song Mo knew that this matter was not as simple as the Dou family imagined, and he was still counting on Dou Dechang to help Dou Zhao in the future. When the Dou family asked him to go and pick up the person, he declined, saying, "After all, I am the brother-in-law. I will arrange the personnel to pick up the person, but I can't do it myself."

Dou Shishu thought about it and felt that it was not a good idea for Song Mo to come forward, but the Dou family was still keeping the matter secret, and it would be even worse to send someone else.

Dou Shiheng was furious: "This evil boy, I will go pick him up myself!"

Seeing that Dou Shiying was left aside, Song Mo winked at Dou Shiying and said, "I think it would be better for my father-in-law to go."

After all, Dou Shiying is now Dou Dechang's father.

Dou Shishu and Dou Shiheng were embarrassed and nodded repeatedly.

Dou Shiying has always been very good to his nephews. When Dou Dechang came over, he just thought of him as a nephew who came to live with him, and he had not changed his role and regarded Dou Dechang as his son. He did not react until Song Mo stood up for him, but because it was Song Mo's idea, he trusted Song Mo very much. Although he felt something was wrong, he still went with Song Mo to "pick up" Dou Dechang. But as soon as they left Maoer Hutong, he whispered to Song Mo: "Are you afraid that Zixian will be beaten by Sixth Brother? Sixth Brother is not that kind of person!"

Song Mo was both amused and confused, and did not explain. He smiled and asked, "What do you think about this?"

"Me?" Dou Shiying asked curiously, "I don't have any opinion!"

Song Moyu choked for a while before he said, "If my twelfth uncle insists on marrying Miss Ji, would you be willing to have a daughter-in-law like Miss Ji?"

Dou Shiying smiled and said, "He is living his own life. If he thinks Miss Ji is good, what can I say? But I am afraid that Sixth Brother will not agree."

Song Mo smiled and said, "As long as you agree, it will be fine. Miss Ji will be the wife of Xidou in the future."

Dou Shiying even gave half of his family property to Dou Zhao. He was not very enthusiastic about the so-called family inheritance, so he smiled and said, "Xi Dou is also a mess. What is there to be picky about others?"

Having a stepmother-in-law like Wang Yingxue is indeed quite confusing.

Song Mo's eyes flickered and he smiled, "Since you don't care, I know what to do!"

Dou Shiying was still confused when Song Mo had already pulled him off the carriage.

Dou Dechang had been under surveillance by Song Mo's men for a long time, and they went straight to Dou Dechang.

Dou Dechang was surprised to see that it was Dou Shiying and Song Mo who came together, but he immediately knelt down in front of Dou Shiying and said, "It's all my fault. I only ask that you can bring Lingze back to the Dou family with you."

Dou Shiying thought about Dou Shishu's decision and couldn't help but hesitate. Song Mo said, "Fifth and Sixth Uncles wanted to just 'pick up' my uncle. But my father-in-law thought it was inappropriate and asked me to personally accompany him to 'pick up' my uncle. If my uncle has anything to say, he should tell my father-in-law now. When we return to the Dou family, there may not be such an opportunity. Even if there is such an opportunity, my father-in-law may not be able to make the decision for my uncle."

As long as the Dou family is willing to take Ji Lingze back, it would be considered as an acknowledgement of the marriage.

Dou Dechang was overjoyed and told Dou Shiying how much he admired Ji Lingze's talent and how he felt unequal to Ji Lingze.

The Dou family has a long history of learning. He was able to pass the imperial examination and his talent was unquestionable. He also wanted to impress Dou Shiying, so he told her stories in a leisurely manner, which moved Dou Shiying so much that he hesitated to go see Song Mo.

How could Song Mo spoil the mood? He smiled and ordered the servant to prepare a sedan chair, and arranged for the maid to help Ji Lingze get on the sedan chair.

Dou Dechang's eyes were slightly moist, and he pursed his lips and bowed deeply to Dou Shiying.

"What are you doing?" Dou Shiying was shocked and hurriedly picked up Dou Dechang.

An almost invisible smile flashed across Song Mo's face as he escorted Dou Shiying and the others back to Jing'an Temple Hutong.

Dou Shiheng knew that Ji Lingze had also returned, and he was so angry that veins popped out. He said, "I knew that if Old Seventh came forward, things would be messed up! Why didn't Yantang stop him?" He stood up and was about to rush to Jing'an Temple Hutong.

Dou Shishu pulled him back, sighed deeply, and said, "Don't get involved in this matter. The Seventh Brother is Zixian's father!"

Dou Shiheng was stunned and said, "How can that be possible? You know that Old Seventh would not even step on an ant. Asking him to discipline Zixian is like letting a sheep eat grass..."

Dou Shishu interrupted him: "Haven't you figured it out yet? Song Yantang has always been standing up for the Seventh Brother!"

Dou Shiheng's expression tensed.

Dou Shishu said with some weariness: "Sixth and Seventh Brothers now have Song Yantang as their son-in-law. We must be more careful about Xidou's affairs in the future."

Song Mo was using Dou Dechang's marriage to warn them who was the head of the Xidou family!

However, these words were somewhat hurtful, so Dou Shishu didn't say them out loud in the end.

Dou Shiheng thought about it and understood what Dou Shishu meant.

He couldn't help but look sad, and asked, "Could it be that Zixian is going to marry a widow as his first wife?"

Dou Shishu smiled bitterly and said, "Unless you want to turn against Old Seven!"

Dou Shiheng was silent for a long while.

Ji, however, fell on the big pillow and started crying with mixed feelings.

Song Mo came to ask the Ji family to send someone to propose marriage, saying: "You are my dearest. Miss Ji has been married before, and she treats you like your own mother. You can't just watch her die, can you? Besides, your twelfth brother has already passed the imperial examination twice. If he can't even sort out his own family affairs, how can he govern the country? Just let your twelfth brother take care of it."

Ji said nothing.

But in the afternoon, official media were invited to Maoer Hutong.

After Dou Shiheng found out, he locked himself in the study and refused to talk to Ji.

Dou Zhao was very worried when he found out, and asked, "Should we ask father to persuade Sixth Uncle?"

"That's the matter of the twelfth brother!" Song Mo was busy all day and felt so tired that his bones were about to fall apart. This family affair was no simpler than those in the temple. "We have helped him to this extent. If he still can't get over it, I think he will not live a peaceful life even if he marries Ji Lingze, and Xidou can't expect to be supported by him. I also want the children to have a capable uncle!"

This will also prevent Ji Yong from shouting all day long that he is the child's uncle!

He kissed Dou Zhao's face.

Why did I feel that Dou Zhao was just in charge of the Zhongfu at home and had a very leisurely life?