Chapter 204 The Confrontation between Mo Xuemin and the Duchess

The Duchess acted swiftly in order to save her son. She prepared the betrothal gifts that night. They were all good items she had taken from her dowry. The fall of the Duke Zhenguo's manor over the years meant that while they did not have to worry about basic necessities, the budget was still a little tight. Fortunately, the Duchess had never touched her dowry and there were still some expensive items in it. She thought that if the betrothal was successful, Mo Xuemin would be considered her daughter-in-law. These things would still end up returning to the manor. That eased her anger slightly. Once the little slut entered the manor, she could torture her in any way she wanted. The Duchess went to the Mo Manor early the next day! Mo Huawen had not yet returned from morning court. The Old Madam had returned to her courtyard, embarrassed and guilty. She was too ashamed to see anyone and let others tell Mo Huawen that she was ill and that he need not come and greet her. Had this