Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 561 - 217 Moving Out of Lian Mansion (Part 2)_2

Eldest Miss was so cold even to the Third Young Lady who had helped her so much, what affection could she hold for her maid who had served her for many years? With such a cold nature, should her future really depend on the Eldest Miss? The more Cai Qing thought about it, the colder her heart grew.

Yuebing was also full of doubts.

Nanny Cui had known for a long time that there was more to this matter and upon returning to the inner chamber, she said, "Miss, it’s best if you don’t inquire further into this matter." It was a sensitive time, and the Second Young Lady asking too many questions might also result in punishment from the Old Master.

Yuebing hesitated for a moment and said, "I don’t think Yueyao’s visit to Ma’s Mansion is just for a month or two." If it were just for a month or two, there would be no need to pack up everything.

Nanny Cui sighed inwardly, "That’s why, Miss, you shouldn’t inquire any further. It’s good that the Third Young Lady will reside permanently at Ma’s Mansion. With the Third Young Lady absent from the mansion, there will be fewer disputes in the future." When the Old Madam was alive, the Lian Mansion was clean and free of trouble. But since the Old Madam’s death, the seemingly harmless Third Young Lady had risen up, often clashing with Madam. The Third Young Lady was cunning and had her maternal uncle as a backer. Not only could Madam not outmaneuver her, she consistently found herself at a disadvantage, hence stirring unrest in Lian Mansion. With the Third Young Lady gone, Lian Mansion might return to its former tranquility. freewebnøvel_com

Nanny Cui actually disapproved of Lady Mo’s actions. Using such ruthless means for money, even against her own niece, was too cruel. Nanny Cui now regretted returning to become the steward mother for the Second Young Lady but it was too late for regrets. Having chosen a master, one must remain loyal for life; changing allegiance midway would mean no one would employ her again. All she could do now was to guide the Second Young Lady well, ensuring she wouldn’t turn out like Madam, or she’d truly be beyond redemption.

Yuehuan returned only to sit, stunned.

Hong Mei whispered, "Miss, we shouldn’t interfere in this matter. If the Third Young Lady encounters trouble, her maternal uncle will seek justice for her, but we don’t have the same support." If Yuehuan were in trouble, Maternal Aunt Su wouldn’t support her either.

Ever since Hong Mei learned that Maternal Aunt Su helped Madam take away Yuehuan’s money and even her jewelry, she firmly sided with Yuehuan. They could rely on no one but themselves.

As angry as Yuehuan was, she couldn’t just rush out now, and said, "Don’t worry, I know my limits." Yuehuan asked Hong Mei and Hong Ling to leave and sat alone on the bed, unconsciously crumpling the bedsheets.

This incident truly frightened Yuehuan. Although she knew Lady Mo had always coveted Yueyao’s wealth, she never expected Lady Mo to go so far as to kill for it. If Lady Mo knew about the significant amount of money she had, she would definitely try to kill her without blinking. No, being killed might even be the better outcome, the worst she feared was being treated as a cash cow, milked dry.

Yuehuan looked at the hiding place for her money, knowing she must keep it well concealed, ensuring not to let Lady Mo discover any traces. From that point on, Yuehuan no longer supplemented her own expenses and instead consumed whatever the kitchen provided, using everything from the public supply, no longer showing any prowess. Unbeknownst to her, her caution had spared her a disaster.

In the evening, Ma Peng rushed over. But by now, the matter had concluded, leaving him no role in it. Ma Peng said, "Ruo Lan, you should stay over at Lian Mansion tonight. If you leave, who knows what these people might start plotting again."

Zhuang Ruolan agreed.

Madam Tang, shocked to hear Zhuang Ruolan was staying at Lian Mansion, asked Su Zhen, "What has happened at Lian Mansion?"

Ma Chengteng’s men, including those around Ma Peng, were instructed not to reveal a word. Naturally, Su Zhen found out nothing.

Madam Tang looked displeased.

Su Zhen felt that ignorance was bliss and said, "Miss, this involves Cousin Miss, not knowing is fine."

But Madam Tang thought otherwise, "Something must have happened at Lian Mansion, or else the Eldest Young Madam wouldn’t have stayed. Now even the Old Master and Eldest Young Master’s men are tight-lipped. This is them preventing others from knowing." With such a major incident kept from them, she could see her family’s standing in her father-in-law’s heart.

Su Zhen felt Madam Tang was overthinking and said, "Miss, don’t overthink it, I’ll have someone make detailed inquiries tomorrow."

Madam Tang remained silent. She had been married into the Ma Family for over two months now, understanding her husband enough to be deeply disappointed. She had come to know him as neither scholarly nor martially adept, and lacking self-awareness; always thinking that his failures in examinations were due to bad luck, while the Eldest Young Master succeeded out of good fortune. A couple of attempts to advise him had resulted in nothing but disdain.

What Madam Tang didn’t know was that the study had also seen its share of arguments. Ma Peng was adamant about identifying the mastermind, unwilling to let Yueyao suffer for nothing. However, Ma Chengteng had his reservations, saying that it was enough to take Yueyao in.

Ma Peng’s face turned red as he argued, "Father, what are you afraid of? Our cousin is so well-behaved and sensible, we should cherish her. Yet the people at Lian Mansion are heartless enough to try to kill her. If we let this slide, it’s as if Yueyao has no one to rely on." Just as Zhuang Ruolan regarded Yueyao as her Lucky Star, so did Ma Peng. Ever since Yueyao arrived at Ma’s Mansion, his days had improved. Watching her sensible and well-mannered disposition, he grew very fond of her, though being a man, he didn’t quite know how to handle it and often left Zhuang Ruolan to look after Yueyao.

Ma Chengteng finally responded, "Let’s see what Yueyao wants when she wakes up."

Ma Peng, unwilling to let it go, countered, "Cousin is gentle by nature. She endured so much in Lian Mansion without telling us, and she probably won’t pursue this matter either. Father, we need to stand up for our cousin." Ma Peng couldn’t understand why his father repeatedly conceded.

Ma Chengteng clearly didn’t want to discuss it further: "I have my reasons, don’t bring it up again."

Ma Peng left the study with a look of discontent, going back to his own yard, only then remembering that his wife was still at Lian Mansion taking care of Yueyao. Ma Peng sighed lightly. Well, if father won’t pursue it, let it be. After all, Yueyao would be coming to Ma’s Mansion later, and he and his wife would take good care of her.

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