Chapter 326: Mother, Do You Have Any Good Plans?

Chapter 326: Mother, Do You Have Any Good Plans?

Mother Mo was naturally well aware of these traditional customs.

She had her own considerations for doing so.

"It's already April."

As Mother Mo spoke, her gaze gradually drifted far away, even tinged with a hint of worry.

She continued, "Yun Feng went to the Western Region to gather information and hasn't returned yet. Your father and brother's lives are still uncertain.

According to the information we have, Master Si Meng will appear in the Western Region in July. I'm worried that if we can't rescue your father and brother by then, their situation might turn dire."

Mother Mo had kept these words buried deep within her heart, never mentioning them in front of her children, fearing it would shatter their confidence.

But today, as she discussed her daughter's wedding date, she had no choice but to bring it up as an explanation.

He Zhiran, being the most perceptive, instantly understood her mother-in-law's thoughts after hearing just a few words.

However, this reason was not easy for her to express.

Nevertheless, her silence did not mean others would remain silent.

Her straightforward second sister-in-law, who usually spoke her mind, also thought of her husband whose fate was unknown. In front of everyone, she couldn't help but shed tears.

She stood up and sobbed, "Mother, my husband and father will definitely return safely. Please don't think like that."

The eldest sister-in-law also shed tears, but unlike the second sister-in-law, she didn't voice her concerns. Instead, she silently prayed for her husband, father-in-law, and second brother to return safely like the other missing brothers.

Mother Mo, too, wished for the same, but having experienced more, she found it easier to accept reality than her daughters-in-law.

She gently wiped the corner of her eye and said, "I'm only worried. Until the last moment, no one knows what the outcome will be."

Mother Mo asked the second sister-in-law to sit back down and continued, "If bad news comes in July, Mo Han Yue's marriage will be delayed.

We shouldn't let unwritten rules delay Han Yue's lifelong happiness."

As an elderly woman with extensive experience, she didn't believe that once the news of the Mo family's deaths reached them, Meng Huaining would wait unchanged for three years before marrying Han Yue.

Therefore, today, she wanted to make a change regarding her daughter's marriage.

Mo Jiuye had never liked those conventional rules, and moreover, he was confident he could rescue his father and brother safely.

Of course, regardless of his mother's thoughts, he chose to support her.

"Since that's the case, do you have any good plans, Mother?"

Mother Mo sighed and said, "Minister Meng has already stated that he will come to propose in three days. Since he has no elders in Yuncheng, it's fine for me to decide the wedding date."

"Since you have a plan, Mother, let's follow it," Mo Jiuye agreed.

It was rare for his mother to want to take charge, and as her son, he naturally wanted to fulfill her wish.

Moreover, after some time, he had come to understand Meng Huaining's character. He was reliable, and having Han Yue marry such a person gave him peace of mind as her elder brother.

He Zhiran had no objections either. She had already started planning what kind of dowry to prepare for her younger sister-in-law.

Although Mother Mo still held the final say, since the exile began, she had entrusted the household management to He Zhiran.

Throughout this period, no matter what decisions He Zhiran made, her mother-in-law never objected, showing her trust.

Furthermore, the family's financial resources were in her hands. Although she distributed some to her brothers and sisters-in-law, it was only a small portion.

Moreover, the Mo family hadn't divided their assets, and they all lived together. Naturally, the dowry for her younger sister-in-law's marriage would be her responsibility as the head of the household.

He Zhiran's wealth was vast, and she wouldn't be stingy with Mo Han Yue's dowry.

However, there were many considerations when preparing a dowry.

First, one must consider the groom's betrothal gifts and provide a corresponding dowry based on their value.

Alternatively, one could look at the bride's family's financial strength. If the family is wealthy, they won't neglect their daughter's dowry.

However, although they were now free, they had been exiled.

When they left the capital, they had nothing, which was widely known. After arriving in the Northwest, they engaged in some small businesses, but their income was limited.

If her dowry exceeded the apparent range, it might raise suspicions.

Especially the valuable treasures taken from the two countries' treasuries should not be displayed casually.

Therefore, He Zhiran had her own plan.

A dowry typically consists of gold, silver, and other valuables.

Recently, she had seen two weddings in Xiling Village, where the dowries included furniture and other items, indicating wealthy families.

After careful consideration, He Zhiran had a preliminary idea and would make the final decision after seeing the quality of Meng Huaining's betrothal gifts.

After discussing Mo Han Yue's marriage, the entire family agreed on a unified plan.

Life in the Mo family resumed its usual tranquility, and everyone went about their business.

The rabbit hutches, after several days of adjustments, were now fully operational. With hired help managing them daily, the fifth brother and his wife had much more leisure time.

However, they still felt uneasy and took turns watching over the hutches, even checking them at night.

They were concerned about wild animals from the mountains entering the hutches and also had to guard against thieves.

Although the Cui family no longer exists, the Mo family's construction of the rabbit hutches was not a secret, and people from other villages had come to help build the houses. Who could be sure that these people didn't have ill intentions or would not inform others about it?

Therefore, Mo Zhongyang patrolled the rabbit hutches at night to prevent thieves from targeting their rabbits.

Huo Zhiran and Mo Jiuye had also thought of this.

They all agreed that it wasn't a long-term solution for their fifth brother to keep checking on the hutches at night. It would be best to find a permanent solution.

Having lived two lifetimes, Huo Zhiran naturally had a clearer mind than Mo Jiuye.

She looked at Fan Tuanyuan, who was being playful in front of her, and an idea suddenly came to her.

In the open space, over a hundred black German Shepherd puppies suddenly appeared.

Seeing so many new animals appear nearby, Fan Tuanyuan immediately abandoned its attempt to please its owner and ran over with its short legs.

Huo Zhiran had noticed that this little one enjoyed making those small animals submit to it.

The cows and sheep in the space had long lost their appeal to it, and it no longer set rules for them every day.

The appearance of so many new animals rekindled Fan Tuanyuan's interest.

Huo Zhiran knew this would be the effect, and she stood there quietly, watching Fan Tuanyuan's performance.

Of course, this was exactly what she wanted to see.