Time Travel: The Noble Family

Chapter 165: Chapter 69: Joy_2

Yueyao became interested, “When I have some free time, I’ll also go to the manor to have a look.” She wanted to experience more of the commoner’s life to create art that was rich with the essence of life, though these were just temporary thoughts in Yueyao’s mind, not yet acted upon.

Hua Lei said with a smile, “As long as you are interested, you can visit the manor next summer during the harvest.” Hua Lei didn’t think it was a big deal.

Yueyao’s face lit up with a smile, “Good.”

Yueying, standing by, saw Yueyao chatting happily with the Maid, yet not a single word was directed at herself, which slightly changed her expression. However, it wasn’t good to always be stiff like this. Reminded by Nanny Zheng’s advice earlier, Yueying took the initiative, “Third younger sister, are you still angry about what happened that day?”

Yueyao said with a smile, “Elder sister also had Brother Chao’s best interests at heart, how could I blame her. But I truly was powerless in that matter.” In the Upper Chamber, she didn’t want to upset her grandmother, but if Yueying did not want to talk much with her outside, Yueyao naturally wouldn’t impose herself. The house arrest of Maternal Aunt Chen, Yueyao considered, had nothing to do with her.

Although Yueyao neither resented nor wanted to dwell on it, she had decided to keep her distance from people like Maternal Aunt Chen and would not get close to Yueying anymore.

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After hearing Yueyao’s words, Yueying felt very uncomfortable. Yet, remembering the tip from Nanny Zheng, Yueying still said, “Third younger sister, I know I shouldn’t have brought up those troubling things that day, and Maternal Auntie should not have forced you. Third younger sister, I apologize here.” She had been in the Upper Chamber for so long without ever bringing a smile to her grandmother’s face; however, every time Yueyao arrived, her grandmother would beam with joy, which made her quite jealous.

Yueyao glanced at Yueying, “Elder sister, I’ve long forgotten about it, you needn’t dwell on it any longer.” Yueyao thought Yueying was just too rigid, always acting as the elder sister, expecting respect from those below her. Unfortunately, Yueying had not grasped one thing: if she had been the legitimate eldest daughter, her younger siblings would naturally respect her, but she wasn’t born to the main Lady family. Being a child born out of wedlock, even as the elder sister, she could not earn genuine respect from her younger siblings. That was the difference between legitimate and illegitimate births. Clearly, Yueying hadn’t realized this yet, but having been so long by their grandmother’s side, she had indeed grown, and whatever the case, her surface manners were still passable now.

Yueying breathed a sigh of relief, “It’s good that third younger sister doesn’t blame me.”

Yueyao put aside the thoughts deep in her heart and replied with a laugh, “What are you talking about, elder sister? I’m not so petty. Elder sister, speaking of which, I’m quite envious of you and Brother Chao.”

Yueying was devastated during this period. Her aunt was confined, and her brother was locked up in the yard to heal after being punished. Now hearing Yueyao say she envied her, she expressed her surprise, “Third younger sister, what do you envy about me?” Yueyao was the Legitimate Daughter with great talents; previously loved by their grandmother, now also favored by her maid and tutor. Yueying didn’t know what Yueyao could possibly envy about her.

Yueyao said with a smile, “I envy that elder sister has an aunt who wholeheartedly considers you and Brother Chao.” It’s the biggest sadness in the world when a child wants to love but isn’t nurtured.

Yueying, noting Yueyao’s somber expression, felt her previous discomfort dissolve. Indeed, however wise the third younger sister was, she was still an orphan without parents, and Yueying was much better off than her in that regard.

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After putting that matter aside, Yueying, having seen the changed demeanor of Tingzheng in the Upper Chamber compared to before, desired to learn, “Third younger sister, can you tell me how you managed to guide Brother Zheng so well?”

Yueyao truly wanted to wipe her forehead at this tangled roundabout, “There’s nothing special, just taught him to recognize words, then to practice writing. Fortunately, Brother Zheng was very willing and listened well to me. The improvement in Brother Zheng is all the tutor’s doing; if it were still me teaching, Brother Zheng definitely wouldn’t have changed so well.” The main reason was the environment. In Lian Mansion, Brother Zheng was unwilling to leave the yard, let alone meet other people in the mansion. Whereas in Li Mansion, besides attending classes, Li Han often took Brother Zheng around everywhere in the mansion. Li Guoxing had even taken them both on several trips. A boy’s courage isn’t innate but is built through experiences.

Yueying, after listening, felt somber. If Tingchao would listen to her as well, she wouldn’t have to worry so much, “Third younger sister, you know about Tingchao’s situation. If it hadn’t been like this, my aunt wouldn’t have lost her composure. Third younger sister, you have wide knowledge, tell me, is there any way to correct these flaws in Brother Chao?” Yueying was spurred by the current state of Brother Zheng, wishing her own brother could learn well too.