Time Travel: The Noble Family

F{h*F5*-LjChapter 48: Gift_2

Nanny Deng thought for a moment and said, “Miss is thinking long-term.”

The Old Madam simply did not like Lady Cheng, but if the Ma Family could establish a proper Eldest Young Madam, when the Ma’s Mansion is revived and in perfect order inside and out, the Old Madam would not stop you from going to the Ma’s Mansion.

Upon returning to the Ma’s Mansion, Yueyao went to pay her respects to the Old Madam.

Seeing Yueyao with a rosy complexion, the Old Madam’s hanging heart was set at ease, and she told Yueyao that the nurturing nanny would be coming in a few days and instructed her to learn well from the nanny.

Yueyao nodded eagerly, “Grandmother, rest assured, I will study well.”@@novelbin@@

After Yueyao left, Nanny Deng reported to the Old Madam about Yueyao’s activities in the Ma’s Mansion over the past few days, including her visits to the Dao Money House and the Qingfeng Bookhouse, without omitting a single detail.

Old Madam Lian’s face turned unpleasant upon hearing this, “Money shops and bookhouses are crowded places. How could Yueyao, a young girl, go to such places? What if something happens? How could we bear the responsibility? What was the Uncle Master thinking?”

Nanny Deng initially did not want to reveal these matters, but Yueyao insisted on her telling the Old Madam everything, “Old Madam, the Uncle Master went to the Money Shop to withdraw silver. Although the young lady accompanied him, she did not take off her veil cap and directly entered the small private room, not encountering anyone else; as for the Qingfeng Bookhouse, it is a sacred place for scholars and not accessible to ordinary folk. Moreover, the young lady is still young and nothing will happen.” The most important thing is that she’s only eight years old. Even if she were recognized, it wouldn’t be a big deal, and it certainly would not tarnish the Third Young Lady’s reputation.

Despite Nanny Deng’s efforts to make excuses for Ma Chengteng, for the Old Madam who values proper conduct, Ma Chengteng was simply inappropriate. She decided that Yueyao must not stay overnight at the Ma’s Mansion anymore. She must return on the same day she visits.

Seeing the Old Madam’s expression, Nanny Deng hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to follow Yueyao’s instructions and recounted last night’s events, emphasizing Lady Cheng’s schemes.

The Old Madam’s face did not just look bad after hearing this, it turned as dark as the bottom of a pot. She had always said that the Ma’s Mansion was too disorderly to visit; yet for some reason, Yueyao insisted on going. Unexpectedly, within just three days, she encountered such filthy events.

Nanny Deng quickly added, “Old Madam, rest assured, the young lady knows nothing about this and thinks the Young Master (cousin) and Miss Cheng just went out for a stroll like her, to enjoy the night view. Old Madam, the young lady is unaware of these sordid matters.”

Thinking of the calm demeanor the Third Girl had shown earlier, the Old Madam’s anger subsided slightly, “From now on, look after the young lady properly.” The Old Madam was determined not to allow Yueyao to go to the Ma’s Mansion again, for fear that its lack of propriety might ruin Yueyao’s reputation.

When Nanny Deng returned to Lanxi Courtyard, she saw Yueyao staring blankly at a water jar in the yard. No one else dared to approach and disturb her.

Nanny Deng could not help but sigh, “Ah, ever since the Madam came to her in a dream, the young lady has become somewhat absent-minded.” The state of the young lady was a constant worry for her.

Yueyao looked up and saw Nanny Deng, “Nanny, putting a couple of fish in this water jar and planting a water lily would add some vitality to the courtyard.” Using the water jar, which was normally for watering flowers, to grow a water lily and keep a few fish was making full use of it.

Nanny Deng eagerly nodded, “I will take care of this matter right away; you should hurry back to your room, Miss. The sun outside is scorching! Don’t stay out in it too long.”

Yueyao looked up, the sun high and scorching overhead. Despite standing outside for a while, she did not sweat, showing her resilience to the heat.

Yueyao returned to her room and did not inquire about Nanny Deng’s visit to the Upper Chamber. She did not need to ask to know her grandmother’s attitude. Yueyao was not worried about the matters before; even if no one knew the truth, what could be done even if they did?

What she was worried about now was not those treasures, but Young Master Zheng, “After the autumn imperial examination, the nurturing nanny will come, and I have to follow her to learn etiquette. What about Young Master Zheng at that time?” Changing Young Master Zheng’s study time to the evening was clearly not enough. Moreover, she would have to study etiquette during the day and teach Tingzheng at night. Yueyao was worried she would not hold up.

After thinking for a while, Nanny Deng said, “Miss, let Young Master Tingzheng go to school. The teacher at the school is quite knowledgeable. There are many students there, which is just right for Young Master Tingzheng to interact with others his age. Miss, we cannot let Young Master Tingzheng stay in the inner quarters all the time; it would not be good for his future.” Young masters are not meant to stay in the inner quarters for long, lest they take on the air of rouge.