The Old Madam smiled, unexpectedly allowing Long Yue to sit next to her?

"Swish swish swish!"

Countless envious and jealous gazes swept toward Long Yue, and she clearly saw the small flames of jealousy in everyone’s eyes.

Without showing any emotion, she lowered her head and gently said, "Grandmother, there’s order in age and distinction in status. Your granddaughter dares not overstep."

Instantly, the Old Madam Wei felt even more favorable toward Long Yue.

She nodded, "You are a sensible girl! However, since your grandmother asks you to come over, you should. What, do you still wish to defy your grandmother’s wish, hmm?"

It sounded like a reprimand, but the love in her eyes was apparent to anyone who wasn’t blind.

Some people were even more jealous.

Long Yue smiled slightly and, amid everyone’s unfriendly gazes, went over and sat next to the Old Madam.

Wei Yuncai looked at Long Yue who walked gracefully away, her small face turning pale!

She no longer cared about Long Yue’s favor, but pondered the Old Madam’s words.

What did "it’s all minor things, don’t be petty" mean? Was this saying she was small-minded, lacked tolerance, and was short-sighted?

If an ordinary person had said this, she would have laughed it off, perhaps even countered sharply, but it was the Old Madam!

Who was this Old Madam?

She was the former Princess Hanshao!

A princess, born of the imperial family, her brother was Rong Zhuo’s Grandpa, even Rong Si must call her auntie when they meet!

Back when the Wei State Duke Mansion declined, it was because she married in, bringing new life to the mansion, leading to its current status at the court.

Such an influential figure, everyone has only the privilege to flatter and fawn over her, who would dare to oppose her statements?

Wei Yuncai instantly knelt!

She hurriedly knelt down, "Grandmother, your granddaughter didn’t mean that..."

"Alright, the hour is not early. Nanny Liu, where’s the master? How come he hasn’t arrived yet? It’s rare for the whole family to gather for a meal, how long does he plan to dawdle?"

The Old Madam didn’t even acknowledge Wei Yuncai’s plea, instead turning to ask the old nanny beside her.

"Old Madam, the master hasn’t returned yet!"

"Oh, it’s so late and he’s still busy with official duties?"

The Old Madam sneered softly, expressing her dissatisfaction.

In this world, no one knows a son better than his mother, and she understands her son’s conduct best.

Back then, it was Duke Wei Wei Yan who wronged Wei Yunyan and her mother. He made a mistake while drunk but feared Mrs. Gao’s troublemaking, so he sent the pregnant Wei Yunyan and mom to a remote countryside.

This exile lasted a full eighteen years!

Earlier, the Old Madam felt indifferent, thinking it was just a mere maid after all, and sending them away was no big deal!

But people change, especially as they age.

The Old Madam, now eating vegetarian and chanting Buddha, seeking kindness in her heart, thought that this was a disgraceful act by her family, so she decided to bring this mother and daughter back to compensate for the lost years.

She first sent someone to inquire, learning that Wei Yunyan’s mother had passed away years ago, leaving Yun Yan to live a life of hardship, increasing her guilt and sympathy, she ordered preparations to bring the young lady back to the mansion.

She thought Wei Yan should meet this daughter, as she turned out to be more exceptional than imagined, but the son turned out to be a scoundrel, not even daring to return home?

"Mother, perhaps the master really has matters to attend to?"

Mrs. Wei Gao shifted her gaze, quickly speaking on behalf of her husband.

The Old Madam cast a calm glance at her, "If that’s so, then forget it, no need to wait for him, let’s eat!"

Immediately, the wine and dishes were served.

Long Yue sat beside the Old Madam, naturally no one dared trouble her anymore. She quietly ate, smiling with closed lips, eating without a sound, displaying the demeanor of a noble lady.

The Old Madam nodded repeatedly, feeling this granddaughter was indeed excellent.

The key was Long Yue’s delicate and beautiful appearance, instantly overshadowing Wei Yundai and the others.

From time to time, Long Yue would share a few amusing anecdotes with the Old Madam, causing her to laugh heartily.

The meal was quite enjoyable, the sky darkened again, and everyone dispersed.

...

In Mrs. Wei Gao’s room, several nannies, maids, and servants knelt trembling.

The floor was littered with broken porcelain pieces.

This was after a temper tantrum, but now things had quieted down.

She sat there coolly, touching her bright red rouge.

Beside her, a nanny of seemingly higher status stood respectfully beside her.

"Madam, it’s strange, that little wench doesn’t seem to be from the countryside, does she? How could a country girl have such manners and knowledge?"

The nanny spoke in a low voice.

Gao squinted, waved for the others to withdraw, turned to look at her, "I had this doubt before, but earlier the Old Madam sent someone to investigate, and confirmed it’s her."

"That’s even stranger, an uncultured girl, untrained, yet outshining the young ladies, this one... surely her origins aren’t legitimate!"

Gao remained silent.

The nanny’s eyes rolled, murmuring, "How about this, should I investigate her a bit? Doesn’t she have a young boy with her, we could start from him!"

Gao spread her fingers slightly, waving them before her, admiring her flawlessly manicured nails, smiling lightly, "He’s a mute, how would you investigate?"

The nanny chuckled sinisterly, "Precisely because he’s a mute, it’s perfect for action! Once things are stirred up enough, even if true, they’ll seem false!"

Gao gave her a "you’re great" look, "Then I’ll await your good news."

"Rest assured, Madam, I’ll surely get it done for you!"

As the nanny was about to withdraw, Gao suddenly said, "And the master? Hasn’t he returned yet?"

"Madam, he hasn’t, but he sent a message earlier that there’s urgent business being discussed at the palace, he might not return tonight!"

"Oh, urgent business?" Gao scoffed, "That lecher, probably discussing things and then going to play with his colleagues, right?"

The old nanny’s face twitched slightly, quickly said, "Madam, best not to speak such words, lest the walls have ears..."

"What is there to fear, why can’t this be said?"

Talking about this ignited Gao’s anger, that old thing, strict and demanding with everyone, showing displeasure for the slightest mistake.

But to her son?

Her tolerance is immense, nearly a Bodhisattva, Wei Yan no matter what wrong he does, in her mother’s eyes is right! Even knowing it’s wrong, she covers up for him!

This Old Madam, her ways are merely for show!

"Forget it, let him come back as he pleases, sooner or later dying on a woman!"

Gao gritted her teeth angrily, turned and entered the inner room.