Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1108 - 478: Hidden Dangers

On the fifth day after Mingzhu left the Capital City, Yueyao received a message from a maid of the Niu Mansion, saying that Little Bun had fallen ill, while Lord Niu was still in the imperial palace at that time.

Upon hearing this, Yueyao hurried to the Niu Mansion. Seeing the flush on Little Bun’s face from the fever, she couldn’t help but vent her anger at Bai Yi: "How are you taking care of the child? Mingzhu has only been gone a few days, and Little Bun has already caught a fever?"

Bai Yi sighed: "Little Bun listened to the instigations of the servants and thought that the lady and master didn’t want him anymore, so he fell sick."

Yueyao’s expression tightened: "Who would dare say such heartless things in front of Brother Tuan?" Mingzhu had just left the Capital City with her two young sons following Niu Yanghui, and then someone said such things in front of Little Bun. Clearly, there was malicious intent. No matter how clever Little Bun is, he’s still a six-year-old child; how could he not be heartbroken upon hearing such words?

Bai Yi felt somewhat ashamed: "It was a Steward Lady who was relieved of her duties by the Madam; this was my oversight." She hadn’t expected such audacity from the woman.

Yueyao’s face darkened, having managed a household herself; she was aware of such tricks: "One can’t guard against a thief for a thousand days. Have you called for a doctor?"

Bai Yi nodded: "Imperial Doctor Lau has been summoned and should be arriving soon." Imperial Doctor Lau was skilled in pediatrics; he was the most suitable choice.

Hearing that the imperial physician had been called, Yueyao didn’t say more, just replaced the towel on Little Bun’s forehead with a fresh one.

Imperial Doctor Lau arrived quickly, examined him, and wrote a prescription: "Lady An, you need not worry. Once the young master takes his medicine and the fever breaks, he will be fine."

Hearing these words, Yueyao immediately relaxed. Unless the outcome was absolutely certain, the imperial physician would not speak so definitively.

Yueyao coaxed Little Bun for a while to get him to take the medicine, then lulled him to sleep. Just at that moment, Old Master Niu returned.

After Old Master Niu had checked on Little Bun, Yueyao said, "Lord Niu, if it’s convenient, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

Old Niu looked up at Yueyao, his sharp gaze was unbearable for most. Unfortunately, Yueyao was not among them: "Let’s talk outside!"

In the living room, Old Master Niu said casually, "What is it you want to say?" Without needing to think, it was obvious this woman wasn’t bringing good news.

Yueyao repeated what Bai Yi had said and then continued, "Lord Niu, forgive my frankness, but the reason these women dare to gossip originates with you." Yueyao actually knew it had nothing to do with Lord Niu; the person purposefully spoke ill of Mingzhu in front of Little Bun to alienate the bond between Mingzhu and Little Bun, likely as a form of revenge against Mingzhu.

Old Niu’s expression darkened at her words: "Lady An, are you suggesting that this matter was instigated by me?" If Yueyao were to claim that he had directed this, it would truly be a farce.

Yueyao shook her head and said, "Lord Niu, I’m not feverish; how could I suspect you? However, everyone in the manor knows the nature of your relationship with Mingzhu. These individuals, by speaking such words in front of Brother Tuan, might well be catering to your inclinations." Yueyao was genuinely concerned; Lord Niu’s dislike for Mingzhu was well-known. Even a minor expression of this in Little Bun’s presence could affect him, especially with Mingzhu not around. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Old Master Niu was no ordinary person; reaching the status of a Second Rank Official was not a simple feat: "Lady An, feel free to speak plainly; there’s no need to beat around the bush."

Yueyao gathered her thoughts for a moment, then said, "Lord Niu, you’ve always suspected that Niu Yangchao’s death was not accidental, that it was Mingzhu’s doing. Am I correct?"

Old Master Niu merely looked at Yueyao, not responding.

Old Master Niu wore a sinister look, one that would have certainly petrified Mingzhu, but Yueyao remained unfazed: "Whether you believe it or not, Niu Yangchao’s death was an accident, having nothing to do with Mingzhu. And I’m not hiding anything from you; Mingzhu had confided in me her intention not to spare Maternal Aunt Liu. Yet she hadn’t even acted when Niu Yangchao met with misfortune, and upon hearing the news, Maternal Aunt Liu hanged herself." To Old Master Niu, Mingzhu was the enemy who killed his son, and the aftermath of this was significant. Yueyao had long been worried that Old Master Niu hadn’t truly let this matter go, that he had merely set it aside temporarily, waiting for the right opportunity to seek vengeance for Niu Yangchao, which would put Mingzhu in great danger.

Old Master Niu’s eyes flashed with a fierce glint, though it quickly vanished: "I wonder where Lady An heard such rumors to have thoughts like that."