Time Travel: The Noble Family

F{h*F5*-LjChapter 48: Gift_4

All right, I haven’t fully figured out the matters outside, but something similar to a scene from “Red Mansion” has happened within the mansion. Redologists always insist that Younger Sister Lin’s wealth was embezzled by the people of Jia Mansion. Now, the Third Young Lady’s wealth is coveted by Eldest Madam, which seems to be a case of history repeating itself. But this Third Young Lady, no matter how I look at her, she can’t possibly be Younger Sister Lin!

Yuehuan, after a long contemplation, couldn’t help but ask, “Mother, how much silver does Third Young Lady have?” The Redologists all say that the Lin Family had over one million taels of silver. One million taels of silver in modern times is equivalent to several hundred billion. Such a huge sum of money, anyone who saw it would be envious. It couldn’t be that this Third Sister also has so much silver, could it?

Maternal Aunt Su shook her head, “I’m not sure about that. However, Second Old Master has been in office for so many years, occupying a lucrative position, so his annual income must be substantial. But the silver that your father brings back is very little. It is because of this that there are constant rumors that Third Young Lady has money at hand.”

Maternal Aunt Su, holding Yuehuan’s hand, said, “Third Young Lady has become shrewd, so you must be careful not to be used by her as a pawn.” Now that Third Young Lady understands human relationships and knows how to use her wits, this is not a good thing for Madam.

A clever person who doesn’t understand household affairs or human relationships and remains arrogantly self-righteous is easy to control. But now that Third Young Lady is not only clever but also understands human relationships and is willing to lower her status, it will be difficult for Madam to obtain this wealth while maintaining a good reputation. Maternal Aunt Su was worried that Madam would use her own daughter as a pawn, and in the end, it would be her own daughter who suffered.

Yuehuan frowned deeply after hearing this; Madam’s behavior and posture were so much like Lady Wang from “Red Mansion,” always seemingly benevolent on the surface but extremely vicious behind the scenes, and moreover, a silent killer.

After thinking it over, Yuehuan asked, “Maternal Auntie, I heard from Hong Mei and the others that Third Sister only used to copy scriptures and didn’t pay attention to external matters, but I find that Third Sister is not such a person! Why is there such a big difference between the rumors and the reality?”

Maternal Aunt Su shook her head, she was quite puzzled too, “Maternal Auntie also doesn’t know why Third Young Lady has changed so much, but this is not good news for us.”

After listening, Yuehuan rubbed her head with a headache; she couldn’t also be a transmigrator, could she? If that were the case, then this fellow villager must certainly be a transmigrator who had inherited the original body’s memories. Look how calm she is, unlike me, who knows nothing and has to start from scratch.

Her wandering thoughts were quickly pulled back. Yuehuan shook her head, convinced she was overthinking it. Yueyao’s demeanor was nothing like that of a modern person. And even the calmest transmigrator, even with all the original body’s memories, couldn’t possibly do this well. In Yuehuan’s mind, Yueyao was a true lady.

Maternal Aunt Su, seeing her daughter’s unseemly movements, felt very upset at heart, “Fourth Miss, how many times have I told you, not a single bit of propriety can be neglected, if others see you like this, Old Master and Madam will punish you severely.” It’s the Lian family’s reputation that is lost in the eyes of outsiders.

Yuehuan twisted her face into a knot, there are so many rules here. They say that in a few days, a nurturing nanny is coming, and the thought alone makes her want to faint. A nurturing nanny, those who have seen “My Fair Princess” know how terrifying such a creature is.

Lady Mo looked at the gifts Yueyao had sent her, but her expression was not good. However, Lady Mo was worried about something different from Maternal Aunt Su. Lady Mo did not attribute this to Yueyao’s merit; she believed it was Nanny Deng’s idea. With Nanny Deng by Yueyao’s side, getting Yueyao to obediently listen in the future would likely be difficult.

Granny Lau came in from outside, conveying all the information she had gathered to Lady Mo.

When Lady Mo heard about Money Shop, her attention immediately zeroed in on it, “What is she doing at the Money Shop?” Lady Mo had some bad hunches.

Granny Lau said, “The news I heard was about Lord Ma going to the Money Shop to withdraw silver. When Third Young Lady returned, she brought with her several chest boxes. According to the servants who were carrying the items, given the sounds coming from the chest boxes, they were definitely filled with small silver pieces.”@@novelbin@@

Lady Mo looked suspiciously, “Small silver pieces? What is she doing with so much small silver?”

Granny Lau shook her head, indicating she didn’t know. No matter how clever, she couldn’t guess the truth…

After thinking it over, Lady Mo instructed, “Send someone to inquire again, and remember to be discreet.” Lady Mo did not believe that Ma Chengteng took Yueyao to the Money Shop just to exchange for small silver pieces. There must be something else.

Unfortunately, the people sent out couldn’t find out anything. Ma Chengteng, aware of Lady Mo’s intentions, naturally took only trusted servants with him that day. No amount of money could bribe these people.

The days Yueyao returned to Lian Mansion, her life and routine readjusted. Qiao Lan came over with a smile and said, “Miss, Uncle Master has sent a lot of things over.” Ma’s Mansion this time had sent over Yueyao and Tingzheng’s new clothes.

Yueyao opened the chest box, and the clothes made from the finest fabrics, yet all in plain colors. Yueyao couldn’t help but laugh as she looked at the items sent over.