Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1106 - 467: Mingzhu Leaves the Capital (Part 2)

Lian Yueyao pressed Mingzhu’s hand and said, "Don’t take this lightly. You must keep it in mind, or else when the time comes, you’ll be too late to cry over it." Mingzhu had three sons, her status as the main wife was secure, but Yueyao hoped Mingzhu could continue to be happy and carefree. To achieve this goal, Mingzhu couldn’t afford to stand still.

To make Mingzhu more cautious, Yueyao intentionally asked Xiang Wei to tell Mingzhu about several loving couples who ended up with disrupted marriages and homes due to the schemes of malicious people, with some even becoming sworn enemies, dragging their children into the mess.

Mingzhu pouted unhappily at Xiang Wei and said, "Can’t you stop making up these ridiculous stories to scare me?"

Xiang Wei wasn’t as easygoing as Yueyao and clapped back at Mingzhu, "You think I’m like you, having nothing better to do after eating my fill? If it weren’t for the fact that the lady is worried about you, I wouldn’t waste my breath! I’m telling you, I’m busy! Besides managing the pastry shop, I also help Yueyao take care of the kids for half a day. How could I not be busy?"

Mingzhu dared to argue with Yueyao, but she never dared to quarrel with Xiang Wei since she never gained any advantage from Xiang Wei.

Yueyao said helplessly, "Mingzhu, what Xiang Wei mentioned are true stories, not fabricated ones. If you don’t believe it, you can have someone look into it. Mingzhu, I’m not suggesting that Niu Yanghui is the kind of man who can’t walk past a pretty woman. It’s just that some women will resort to any means to achieve their aims. In the Capital City, with the Empress Dowager and Marquis protecting us, I’m not worried, but you must be more vigilant when you and Niu Yanghui go to Suzhou."

Mingzhu protested, "You’re underestimating me."

Xiang Wei scorned her, "You think you’re so smart? I’ve never seen anyone dumber than you. When it comes to the matter with Lan Xuan, if it happened to Yueyao instead of you, she’d definitely handle it differently, instead of almost facing a tragedy. A person like you, anyone wanting to scheme against you would definitely succeed."

Mingzhu angrily retorted, "How could if it happened to Yueyao be different from me? Yueyao, wouldn’t you be furious if it happened to you?" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Yueyao shook her head and replied, "I definitely wouldn’t be like you. If it happened to me, I would first have someone verify it. Once verified, if it’s true, then I’d confront An Zhichen. If it’s false, then it’s not worth mentioning."

Mingzhu didn’t believe Yueyao’s words, "You’re so lenient?"

Yueyao, feeling helpless, knew that Mingzhu still hadn’t realized where the problem lies. It was fortunate that she made a special effort to remind Mingzhu. Otherwise, if she went to the local area with this attitude, she’d likely fall victim to schemes: "It’s not about being lenient, but about trusting An Zhichen. Mingzhu, regarding Lan Xuan’s matter, your greatest mistake was not trusting Niu Yanghui. If this keeps happening, it’s bound to affect the marital relationship." She couldn’t predict Niu Yanghui’s future actions, but at least during Mingzhu’s pregnancy, she saw Niu Yanghui’s behavior. Based on his conduct, Yueyao wouldn’t believe Lan Xuan’s situation.

Mingzhu was left feeling somewhat guilty.

Xiang Wei took a sip of tea to soothe her throat and began to teach Mingzhu the art of husband-taming. Xiang Wei’s lessons were thorough, and even Yueyao found them engaging.

After listening, Mingzhu questioned, "Xiang Wei, you’ve never been married, can your advice really be reliable?"

Xiang Wei’s face turned black instantly.

Yueyao laughed, "What Xiang Wei said is quite reasonable. But you don’t need to worry too much; Niu Yanghui isn’t a womanizer, and he’s devoted to you. Now that you have three children, as long as you stay vigilant and don’t let others exploit any gaps, those who are scheming won’t succeed." Yueyao wasn’t worried about Niu Yanghui because he’s experienced so much and has been tempered in the political arena, making him unlikely to be easily schemed against. But Mingzhu was different; her reckless nature made Yueyao truly uneasy.

Mingzhu knew that Yueyao cared for her more like family than a sister over the years, and she embraced Yueyao, saying, "Even Aunt is worried about me and has given Nanny Qin to me. When I get to Suzhou, should anything happen, I’ll definitely consult Nanny Qin more. Even if you don’t trust me, you should trust Nanny Qin, right?"

Xiang Wei voiced her displeasure, "Why didn’t you say that the Empress Dowager had given one of her maids to you earlier? If you had, I wouldn’t have wasted my breath!" Anyone able to attend to the Empress Dowager closely must be quite astute. With such a person by Mingzhu’s side, there’s nothing to worry about.

Embarrassed, Mingzhu said, "I hadn’t gotten around to mentioning it yet!" The Empress Dowager giving Qin Nanny to Mingzhu was just to highlight that Mingzhu would need someone seasoned by her side to support her with things she didn’t understand upon assuming office, without saying too much. This mainly involved the difference in status; the Empress Dowager is an elder and can’t speak too directly about certain matters. But Yueyao was different, from the moment they met, Yueyao always spoke frankly to Mingzhu without worrying she’d react angrily.