What Sort of Person Is My Daughter?

"No need. I'll choose for myself."

She picked out a simple, elegant set of trousers and a jacket from the wardrobe, which was full of clothes in every color and pattern. Red and white, rather like a riding outfit. This was the one!

After breakfast.

With her belly full and her thirst quenched, she sprawled on the beauty couch, looking every bit the female wastrel.

This world was far more comfortable than the apocalypse, with good food and drink, and a decent family background too...

After lying there for a while, she remembered what had happened yesterday. She needed to have a talk with Shen Qing. That man was no pushover; if he quietly resorted to underhanded tricks, they would be impossible to guard against.

If they could turn their weapons into jade and silk, all well and good. If they couldn't come to terms, she needed to deal with him early to eliminate future trouble.

She was done trying. A noble title? Promotion and riches?

No interest!! Since she was here, she was going to enjoy herself. She had a whole space full of supplies to squander, and she didn't even need to struggle and strive like other transmigrators. It was simply too wonderful. Just thinking about it made life feel worth living~ Haha~

"Momo, did you get drunk again yesterday? Did you have a good time at the princess's residence? Your second sister finally showed some sense for once and knew to invite you along."

The voice reached her before its owner came into view.

Bai Mo raised her eyes to see a middle-aged woman sweep into the room, looking at her with concern written all over her face??

She promptly composed her expression. "Good morning, Mother. I did have a few too many cups yesterday, so I got up a little late today. Have you just returned from court?"

Bai Peilan complained, her face full of indignation. "Don't even mention it, my daughter. Those censors were making snide remarks at me during court this morning and caught me completely off guard!! Tell me, your mother is usually just a decoration, so why would they single me out like that? Could your second sister have caused trouble yesterday?"

"Mother, don't you think it's more likely that I caused trouble?"

"My daughter may be a bit of a wastrel, but she's clever, and when it comes to socializing, she's a real hand. Who would pick a fight with you? Impossible!"

Bai Mo naturally knew how much Bai Peilan doted on her eldest daughter. She probably thought even Bai Mo's farts smelled sweet, didn't she? It was a little funny, but after so many years in the apocalypse, she had grown used to seeing the wickedness of people's hearts. Someone like Bai Peilan was rare.

Bai Peilan had come at just the right time. After a moment's thought, Bai Mo spoke directly:

"Mother, there's someone I want to see. Do you have a way to arrange it?"

"Who does my daughter want to see?"

"The second young master of the second branch of the Grand Preceptor's Residence, Shen Qing."

"My daughter, don't tell me you've taken a fancy to the young gentleman from the Grand Preceptor's Residence?"

Bai Peilan rose to her feet in a quandary and paced back and forth.

"Your mother didn't think this through. You've reached the age to choose a husband, yet all the candidates Madam Chen mentioned to me were crooked melons and misshapen dates...

"That's why I never brought it up with you. Is this Shen Qing you mentioned Young Master Qingya, the foremost of the four great young masters? Your mother will find a way for you two to meet. If you really do both have feelings for each other, I can find a way to settle the match for you!!"

Bai Peilan seemed to have made up her mind, and her tone was deadly serious.

Bai Mo's eyelid twitched. What was all this? What was she imagining?

"I just have something I need to discuss with him in person. Mother, could you ask Uncle to send him an invitation, asking him to come to the vice minister of war's residence? I'll go there to see him. This is urgent, so please give it your attention."

Bai Mo's maternal uncle was the principal husband of the current vice minister of war and held an imperial title. If he sent an invitation, Shen Qing would have no way to refuse.

Shen Qing was a ticking time bomb. In this dynasty, a man's chastity and reputation mattered more than his life. If he couldn't get past it...

Tsk, just thinking about it was troublesome!!!

"All right, your mother will go speak to your uncle at once. As long as it's what you want, your uncle will be more than willing. Mother will agree on his behalf. Wait for word from me."

Bai Peilan strode away.

Then she doubled back and pressed a few silver notes into Bai Mo's hand.

"This is two hundred taels. Take it and spend it for now, my daughter. If it isn't enough, just draw more from the accounts. Your mother is off."

Having said that, she hurried away again.

Bai Mo looked at the silver in her hand and let out a soundless laugh...

The next day.

Shen Qing sat quietly by the window, lost in thought.

A servant boy hurried in with a calling card in his hand, looking rather anxious.

"Young master, the vice minister of war's residence has sent a calling card, inviting you over for a conversation. They also said you must attend."

Shen Qing reached out, took the card, and unfolded it.

The vice minister of war's principal husband? We've never met, so why would he suddenly ask to see me?

The vice minister of war's principal husband is the elder brother of the Countess Who Protects the Nation. It must be that lecherous woman...

Shen Qing was remarkably perceptive. After a little thought, he understood the reason!

But why does she want to see me??

After a moment's composure, Shen Qing handed the card back to the servant boy. "Send a reply. Tell them I'll pay a visit tomorrow at the hour of the snake."

"Yes, I'll go at once."

The servant boy had just bowed and taken his leave.

Xiaotian came in carrying lunch and hurriedly offered words of comfort. "Young master, you look so haggard today. I'm afraid your body is under strain. You should rest and recuperate for a while."

"I'm fine. Set out the meal."

Shen Qing's brows were slightly furrowed, as though countless worries refused to leave him. He still hadn't recovered from what had happened the day before yesterday. Humiliation, resentment, fear, worry... his feelings were in utter turmoil.

The food truly had no taste to him. After two mouthfuls, he put down his bowl and chopsticks and had Xiaotian clear it away!

Things were just the opposite for Bai Mo, who was eating with her mother. The two tucked in heartily, eating a couple of bites of the side dishes, clinking cups, and sipping a little wine. What a pleasure it was!

She tore off a roasted lamb chop and gnawed away with gusto, grease running all over her mouth.

It had truly been far too long since she'd eaten something that looked, smelled, and tasted so wonderful. The satisfaction in her heart was top-notch!!

"Momo, word just came from your uncle. That young gentleman will go to the vice minister of war's residence tomorrow at the hour of the snake. He told you not to get up late and to arrive early so you can leave a good impression. Do you understand?

"A woman has to take the initiative. Learn from your mother. The Juan Family was still in the Capital back then, and your father was the most handsome man in the Capital. So many young women held back, but your mother alone had perseverance."

At the thought of her late husband, Bai Peilan's expression faltered for a moment before returning to normal. "Even a fine man can't resist a persistent woman. Show him some sincerity."

"Mother, I know. I won't go out today. I'll get a good rest, and I'll definitely go early tomorrow."

Bai Mo immediately put some food in her mother's bowl, trying to change the subject. "Mother, eat this. These shrimp are incredible, so fresh and delicious. Hurry and try them, and stop letting your thoughts run wild."

"Ah, all right. If you like them, eat more, my daughter."

After the meal, Bai Mo walked around the courtyard to help her digestion. She still didn't know how she was supposed to persuade that young master with the two-character name when they met tomorrow. In this woman-led world, she was the one who had been taken advantage of, yet she still had to persuade the other party? Comfort him? It was utterly absurd.

The moment she stepped into her room, Bai Mo remembered the original owner's taste in clothes. She needed to dress more normally to meet Shen Qing tomorrow, or she might not even get a chance to speak.

"Lixia, go to the Brocade Pavilion and buy this young lady a few decent outfits. Something in simple, elegant colors, similar to what I'm wearing, will do."

"Yes, eldest young lady. I'll go at once."

After a hot bath, Bai Mo used her Wood-Element Ability to repair her body a little, then fell into a deep sleep.

She slept well all night.