Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 495 - 185 Incompatible

Yueyao returned to Lian Mansion and first went to see Lady Mo.

Lady Mo, seeing Xiang Wei newly at Yueyao’s side, looked displeased, "How could you bring someone whose background is unknown back to the mansion?" Lady Mo didn’t need to guess to know that this girl must be from Marquis Jingning’s Residence. Lady Mo had wanted to foster good relations with Marquis Jingning’s Residence, but she hadn’t expected Yueyao to bring a maid from there.

Yueyao, upon seeing Lady Mo’s displeased expression, sneered internally, yet her face remained calm as she said, "She is skilled in needlework, and I often have her make small items for me. Seeing that I was short a useful person, Mingzhu understood my intentions and gave her to me. Auntie, rest assured, Xiang Wei’s monthly salary and expenses will not go through the public accounts—I will bear them myself." Indeed, having money made her more assertive.

Lady Mo was so angered she almost spat blood; was that her intention? She merely didn’t want Yueyao to bring someone from Marquis Jingning’s Residence.

Lady Mo, looking at Yueyao’s calm expression, felt disgusted inside. This wretched girl had been away from Lian Mansion for over two months and had returned only to oppose her.

Lady Mo didn’t speak up to demand Yueyao to send the person away; she knew very well that sending away the maid would surely invite trouble, as the Third Young Lady from the Marquis’ household did not have an unfounded reputation. Lady Mo said, "Since you think well of her, then keep her! You must be tired after traveling such a long distance, go rest now!" Currently, the mere sight of Yueyao annoyed her.

Xiang Wei finally understood why Yueyao always seemed to leave Mingzhu flushed with anger and at a loss for words—she had been practicing confrontation here daily.

While on the road, Xiang Wei said with a smile to Yueyao, "You really aren’t respecting your elders here!" Daughters of wealthy families typically cared much about their reputations, but it appeared she was now following someone who was an exception.

Yueyao said self-mockingly, "If my parents were still alive, I would definitely respect her. Now, if I continue to respect them..." She left her sentence unfinished, but she believed Xiang Wei understood her implications.

Xiang Wei chuckled and then said, "Miss, you praised my embroidery skills, but what will I do if you really let me do embroidery? I haven’t touched a needle and thread since I was born!"

Yueyao laughed, "Sister Bai Yi told me your needlework is very good." She believed Bai Yi would not deceive her.

Xiang Wei was utterly speechless; she could only lament the mishaps in choosing friends who had covered for her.

Nanny Hao was surprised to see Yueyao return with a grown lady, but being old and experienced, her surprise was fleeting.

Yueyao said to Nanny Hao, "Nanny, Xiang Wei was given to me by Mingzhu. Please prepare an eastern wing room for Xiang Wei to reside in." The matter of being skilled in needlework was suffice to deal with Lady Mo, but there was no need to extend it to those close to her.

Nanny Hao, looking at Xiang Wei who showed no particular respect or arrogance towards her but only indifference, gathered from her vast experience with the determined look of Xiang Wei. Typically, the main rooms, like the eastern wing room, were reserved for masters, and even a First-Class Maid would normally only be able to reside in a side wing room. At that moment, Nanny Hao was almost certain of Xiang Wei’s extraordinary status.

Contrary to Nanny Hao’s thoughts, Hua Lei felt uneasy the moment she saw Xiang Wei. Since her injury, the mistress had gradually started to distance herself from her and began relying more on Xi Yu. Relying on Xi Yu was still acceptable, as Xi Yu was someone she had grown up with, but now with Xiang Wei suddenly appearing and being given a room in Lanxi Courtyard, Hua Lei instinctively felt her position was threatened.

Yueyao, unaware of Hua Lei’s thoughts, said to Xi Yu, "Take Xiang Wei to the eastern wing room. Xiang Wei, if the arrangement of the room is not to your liking, feel free to redecorate it yourself."

Xiang Wei followed Xi Yu to the eastern wing room.

Yueyao then said to Nanny Hao and Hua Lei, "Whatever Xiang Wei wants to do, let her do it. If she asks you to do anything, just listen to her." Yueyao wanted to give Xiang Wei the utmost freedom.

Nanny Hao felt a jolt in her heart; she had said that this Miss Xiang Wei was no ordinary person, and it seemed her guess was correct. Because she was convinced of Xiang Wei’s remarkable status, Nanny Hao was extra cautious around her, but Hua Lei did not share this sentiment.

Hearing this, Hua Lei’s face stiffened immediately; what did she mean by instructing them and having them listen? Was this really a maid or a young lady? Hua Lei directly asked Yueyao, "Miss, isn’t she a maid sent by Miss Luo to the lady? Why is the lady treating her so preferentially?" ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Yueyao glanced at Hua Lei, sighed softly to herself, wondering when Hua Lei had become more and more wayward. She had given Hua Lei many chances, but unfortunately, none had proved useful. Yueyao said faintly, "She is Mingzhu’s Personal Maid, naturally, she’s different."

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