Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1397 - 572: The Death of Brother Xin (Part 1)

Xiang Wei exclaimed: "Didn’t you say you wanted to wait until Kexin turned fifteen before discussing marriage? If you settle Kexin’s marriage so quickly, be careful Mingzhu might hold you accountable." If Yueyao had agreed to Mingzhu’s suggestion back then, Kexin and Little Bun’s marriage would have been settled.

Yueyao felt lucky she hadn’t arranged the marriage. Mingzhu now had five sons; if Kexin were to marry Little Bun, as the eldest sister-in-law, she would be exhausted in the future: "It’s not easy to say, let’s say because of Little Bun’s matter, I’ve developed a shadow in my heart, so I want to settle the marriage, and there won’t be any changes in the future."

Xiang Wei thought Yueyao was very sly.

Yueyao laughed: "What do you mean by very sly, who knows when Brother Peipei and Brother Wei’s marriages can be settled? Also, the provincial examination is not so easy."

Xiang Wei scoffed: "If he can’t even pass the Juren, then forget it. By my standards, he must at least be a Palace Graduate." Kexin is the legitimate eldest daughter of the Earl’s mansion, requiring her to pass the Palace Graduate is not an excessive request.

Yueyao laughed: "It’s just engagement, not marriage, wait for five or six years, should be able to pass the metropolitan examination." Yueyao had confidence in Brother Minmin all because of Mr. Min. Brother Feifei is studying with Old Mr. Wang; as for Brother Shengsheng, he isn’t planning to join the imperial examinations, and Brother Xuxu has already decided on the martial path, so Mr. Min is dedicating most of his energy to Brother Minmin now.

Yueyao wanted Kexin to marry into the Ma Family because there was no rivalry between wives and concubines; the family atmosphere was very good, and the elders of the Ma Family liked her. Kexin’s life after marrying into the Ma Family would be very easy. For women, living peacefully and happily is the greatest happiness in life.

Xiang Wei also hoped everything would go smoothly this time without any disturbances.

On April 8th, the Second Old Grand Master of the An Family returned to the Capital City. The Old Grand Master returned very low-key, bringing only his guards and a few packages. It wasn’t until the Old Grand Master met Emperor and was honored as a Grand Tutor that the officials of the Imperial Court knew he returned. However, this position as Grand Tutor was nominal, not an actual post.

Xiang Wei exclaimed: "Old ginger is spicy." Old Grand Master An had been in Haikou for over thirty years; people wouldn’t believe it if he hadn’t accumulated a million in assets. Yet he returned to Capital City empty-handed.

Yueyao laughed: "What are you mumbling about? The Old Grand Master returned first; the belongings must be coming later."

Xiang Wei naturally knew it was impossible not to have anything: "The problem is, the things Old Grand Master An transported probably wouldn’t stand out." If a family has mountains of gold and silver but doesn’t reveal them, even knowing but not seeing, there’s nothing to say about it.

Yueyao chuckled: "How do you know? Even if Old Grand Master An brought back some valuable items, it doesn’t mean anything." Old Grand Master An is indeed wealthy; from the extravagant gifts he gave her upon her return from Haikou, she knew. However, whether Old Grand Master An flaunts his wealth or not, Yueyao feels it’s not important; the most important is the emperor’s trust in him. As long as the flaunting isn’t too exaggerated, there won’t be any problem.

Once Old Grand Master An settled, An Zhichen brought the whole family to pay respects to Old Grand Master An.

Having not met for ten years, Yueyao clearly noticed Old Grand Master An had aged, his hair grayed, his beard turned white, he had become a frail old man, no longer the imposing figure he once was.

Old Grand Master An looked at Brother Sheng’s three brothers, his eyes shimmering, patted the three brothers’ shoulders, and said very happily: "Good, all look very vigorous."

Xiang Wei watched, with doubts rising in her heart. But seeing An Zhichen and Yueyao indifferent, she thought she must be overthinking.

On their first meeting, Old Grand Master An gave four children very generous gifts, making Yueyao’s eyelids twitch.

The four children did not embarrass An Zhichen and Yueyao; although the gifts were indeed expensive, the four remained calm and respectfully thanked Old Grand Master An.

An Zhichen brought the whole family and stayed until after lunch before leaving. As they were leaving, Old Grand Master An said: "Heyue, bring the children over often for no reason. This big mansion with just me, an old man, is too lonely."

An Zhichen readily agreed.

Yueyao remembered Xiang Wei’s mention of adoption, her heart leapt, but in front of elders, she wouldn’t say much. After leaving, Yueyao finally asked An Zhichen: "When is Big Brother Zhuo coming back?" An Zhizhuo did not return with Old Grand Master.

An Zhichen said: "About half a month later." An Zhizhuo couldn’t return with the Old Grand Master because there were matters in Haikou that needed handling.

Yueyao tentatively said: "When Big Brother Zhuo returns this time, isn’t it time to discuss marriage? The Old Grand Master living alone in the mansion is indeed too lonely. Once An Zhizhuo gets married and the Old Grand Master has great-grandchildren, he can then enjoy the joys of family."

An Zhichen shook his head: "It’s difficult. If it were possible, Brother Zhuo wouldn’t have gone more than ten years without marrying." An Zhizhuo is five years older than An Zhichen, 34 years old this year. His wife passed away fifteen years ago, and he’s never remarried.

Yueyao did not hint at An Zhichen, directly stating: "I have to tell you, if the Old Grand Master wants to adopt and has an eye on Brother Feifei or Brother Xuxu, I absolutely won’t agree." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

An Zhichen smiled: "Where are your thoughts wandering? The Old Grand Master just likes the three boys; there’s no talk of adoption."

Yueyao didn’t further discuss the matter with An Zhichen: "Just giving you a heads up, I absolutely won’t let my children call someone else dad or mom. It’s non-negotiable." It’s not Yueyao being petty, but she indeed has this worry. If Old Grand Master An really favored Brother Feifei or Brother Xuxu and proposed adoption, due to gratitude, An Zhichen might not oppose it.

An Zhichen didn’t think too much: "There’s nothing, stop overthinking." Suddenly he asked: "Are you expecting? I heard pregnant women like to overthink."

Yueyao couldn’t help but laugh: "No."

An Zhichen whispered in Yueyao’s ear: "Then we’ll have to keep trying." It’s been almost a year, and Yueyao still hasn’t conceived, which made him a bit anxious.

Yueyao chuckled: "Let’s just let nature take its course!" Although she said that, Yueyao felt deep down that if she hadn’t conceived in two months, she might try a method Yuehuan suggested.

An Zhichen’s words made Yueyao’s initial worries disappear instantly. However, Yueyao’s good mood didn’t last long. When she returned home and heard an old nanny from the Lian family say Brother Xin passed away, she was instantly furious.