Chapter 262 Mo Xiuyan's Past
After confirming that this person was undoubtedly his ninth brother, Mo Xiuyan took a sip of the sweet rice porridge he fed him.
As the warm rice porridge entered his stomach, the usually strong man actually shed tears.
All the men of the Mo family are strong and resolute. It was the first time that Mo Jiuye saw his brother cry, and his heart seemed to be bleeding.
"Fourth brother, everything will be fine. Mother and sister-in-law will be very happy if they know that you are still alive."
Mo Xiuyan smiled bitterly: "Now I am a useless person. If I go back, I will become a burden to my family. It is better for me to die early."
"Fourth brother, don't have such thoughts. Believe in Ranran, she will definitely cure you." Mo Jiuye did not allow his fourth brother to have such self-destructive thoughts.
Mo Xiuyan knew that his ninth brother felt distressed when he saw him, so he forced a smile and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
No matter what, it would be good to see your family before you die.
It’s a pity that he will never be able to fulfill his filial duties by his mother’s bedside and accompany his young wife in this life.
Mo Xiuyan was just thinking about these things in his mind. He couldn't let his decadent thoughts affect his ninth brother's mood.
Mo Jiuye held back her tears and fed her fourth brother a bowl of rice porridge mouthful by mouthful.
At this time, Shunzi also came back with the items he purchased.
This guy was quite sensible. In addition to buying a big iron pot, he also bought some grains and vegetables.
Anyway, it was just an excuse to get Shunzi away, so it didn't matter what he bought.
Shunzi put his things away and went to Mo Xiuyan's room, gesturing to indicate that he would take care of him.
Mo Jiuye had not asked about his fourth brother's experience at this time, and had no intention of leaving, so he sent Shunzi out first.
Shunzi left sensibly, and Mo Jiuye sat down beside Mo Xiuyan's bed.
"Fourth brother, what on earth have you been through in these years?"
When asked about his experiences over the years, Mo Xiuyan's eyes were filled with misery.
He still didn't know that the Mo family had been ordered by Emperor Shunwu to have their property confiscated and exiled. He thought that Mo Jiuye had come here to carry out some mission at the border and only discovered his whereabouts by chance.
"With a prince like this, the Dashun Dynasty is in jeopardy..."
Seeing that his fourth brother was in such a state but still cared about the Dashun Kingdom, Mo Jiuye felt mixed emotions.
"Fourth brother, our Mohist sect has now been sentenced by Emperor Shunwu to confiscate all our possessions and be exiled to the northwest."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiuyan widened his eyes, looking incredulous.
"What did you say? My Mo family was confiscated and exiled? Why on earth is this happening?"
If it were in the past, Mo Jiuye would not be able to accept this fact.
Now, influenced by his wife, he has completely let go.
Especially after finding several brothers one after another, he felt that no high position or generous salary was as real as being able to live together in peace with his family.
"Fourth brother, I will tell you about this matter slowly later. Anyway, our family is living well in the northwest now, and mother is in good health.
I want to know what you have been through in these years."
Mo Xiuyan tried hard to digest the recent situation at home before speaking slowly.
"Back then, Nan Heng joined me in guarding Southern Xinjiang. During one battle, our army won a resounding victory, but he ignored my advice and insisted on chasing after the Southern Xinjiang soldiers. Seeing that my persuasion was ineffective and worried that he would be in danger, I led a team to support him.
Nan Heng had fallen into a trap set by the people of southern Xinjiang at that time. My soldiers and I fought desperately to save him and escape. Later, I tried my best to escape from the scene and accidentally ran to a cliff.
At that time, the enemy was numerous and I was seriously injured. I could not be their opponent. In order not to become a prisoner, I chose to jump off the cliff.
I jumped off a cliff and broke both my legs, unable to leave. I just hoped that Nanheng could send someone to find me as soon as possible. However, before the Dashun soldiers came to look for me, I was eventually found and captured by the Southern Xinjiang soldiers.
At that time, I knew in my heart that I could not escape death.
Who knew that just as I was being carried out of the abyss by those people, I was drugged again and when I woke up, I found myself lying in a cave.
Hearing this, Mo Jiuye couldn't help but ask, "Is someone trying to put a curse on you?"
Mo Xiuyan nodded: "Indeed, I accidentally heard their conversation.
They said that my legs were already disabled and could not be cured at all. Even if they put a curse on me, it would be of no use. It would be better to send me to be imprisoned in the manor, where I might be of use when necessary.
So, not long after, those people cut the tendons in my hands, covered my head with a black cloth, and sent me to where you found me.
That place has never seen the sun, and I don’t know how long I have been lying there.”
After listening to his fourth brother's story, Mo Jiuye punched the only wooden table in the room.
The wooden table shattered, and the wood fragments instantly flew all over the room.
It can be seen how angry he was that he used so much force.
"Fourth brother, don't worry. I, Mo Jiuye, will definitely find the man who persecuted the men of our Mo family in my lifetime and cut him into pieces..."
He Zhiran stepped forward and gently stroked his chest: "It's a good thing that you've found your fourth brother now. Don't let that evil man make you sick."
Mo Jiuye's body was still trembling. He held He Zhiran's small hand and said solemnly, "I know."
Mo Xiuyan said so many words at once, and felt a little exhausted, and fell into a deep sleep.
Mo Jiuye looked at the sky and saw that it was still some time before dark, so he called Shunzi to take care of his fourth brother. He and He Zhiran temporarily entered the space to rest for a while.
All in all, they had barely slept for two days. He was in good health and it was fine, but Mo Jiuye was worried that his wife's body would not be able to take it.
He Zhiran was indeed a little tired. If she hadn't been burdened with so many things that made her unable to relax, she would have gone to see Zhou Gong long ago.
Now that she finally has some free time, she must keep herself alert to avoid feeling sleepy when she moves at night.
Ever since he found Mo Xiuyan, Mo Jiuye's spirit had been in a tense state. Now that he suddenly relaxed, he still had no desire to sleep.
But he knew in his heart that he didn't know what would happen tonight, so he had to force himself to rest.
He held He Zhiran in his arms and lay on the comfortable big bed, closing his eyes to rest.
It was dark outside when Mo Jiuye had to wake up his sleeping wife.
He Zhiran stretched sleepily and murmured, "What time is it?"
Mo Jiuye replied softly, "It's almost the hour of Xu."
"Ah? It's already this late, why didn't you wake me up earlier? Fourth brother still needs to take medicine, and his meals can't be taken too casually."
As she spoke, He Zhiran had already jumped out of bed nimbly. She first went to the kitchen to cook some porridge. She and Mo Jiuye ate a little before leaving the space together.
Mo Xiuyan was awake at this moment. He knew that his ninth brother and his wife might be very busy these days, so he didn't let Shunzi disturb them.
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