Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1238 - 515: Niu Yanghui’s Promotion (Part 2)

Xiang Wei was anxious: "But have you thought about Kexin and the others? They’re still so young, what if they get dragged into this..."

Yueyao shook her head and said, "I’ve thought about this seriously. Even if the Emperor holds me accountable, it won’t involve the children." She wasn’t plotting a rebellion, just dreamt of a drought in Jiangnan and told the Emperor about it. Whether he listens or not is up to him. Even if there’s no drought in Jiangnan next year, the Emperor couldn’t blame anyone else.

After a long while, Xiang Wei said, "Even if they aren’t blamed, what if something happens to you? Do you think the four children could have a good life after you’re gone? Yueyao, how can you be so heartless as a mother?"

Yueyao bit her lower lip, almost drawing blood: "I’m selfish, I’m failing them." If it weren’t for thinking about the children, she wouldn’t have delayed telling this matter. But if she didn’t say anything, she’d live her whole life in guilt.

Xiang Wei knew Yueyao had made up her mind, and further persuasion was useless. Xiang Wei exhaled deeply: "I’m only talking about the worst-case scenario. Since the Marquis wants to tell the Emperor about this, if something happens in the future, the Marquis certainly wouldn’t stand by. Even in the worst case, she wouldn’t let the four children suffer the slightest grievance."

The next day, Mingzhu came to visit Yueyao. Seeing Yueyao’s swollen lower lip, she quickly asked, "What’s wrong? Are there bugs in your room?" How could that be? How would there be bugs in the room?

Yueyao shook her head and said, "I don’t know, I woke up like this." Yueyao wasn’t good at lying and didn’t want to lie; one lie requires ten more to cover up. It’s better to say she doesn’t know and let Mingzhu imagine it herself.

Mingzhu was convinced that Yueyao’s lip was bitten by a bug, muttering, "You really are something, not saying anything about bugs in the room, even getting bitten in your sleep." One can’t blame Mingzhu for believing Yueyao’s explanation, as besides bugs, Mingzhu couldn’t think of anything else that could bite Yueyao’s lip.

Xiang Wei’s face was devoid of a smile: "She bit herself in her sleep, no need to mind her. Come, I’ll take you to see that painting. It’s quite good."

After Mingzhu saw the painting, she insisted on having it, saying straightforwardly, "Yueyao, I must have this painting. Whether you give it to me or not, I’m taking it." Her tone was quite domineering.

Yueyao shook her head and said, "This painting, I can’t give it to anyone." She planned to take it back and showcase it at an art exhibition in the Capital City.

Mingzhu still didn’t want to give up, saying, "Yueyao, I really like this painting. Can you give it to me when I return to the Capital City?"

Before Yueyao could refuse, Xiang Wei said, "It’s too early to talk about things years down the line. Let’s wait until you return to the Capital City and discuss it then!" After saying this, Xiang Wei looked at Yueyao, "You promised to show it to Miss Xiang Ru after it was finished. When do you plan to let her see it?" Miss Xiang Ru agreed to perform for them because Yueyao promised to paint her.

Yueyao exclaimed, having forgotten about this matter: "You handle it!" She could watch Miss Xiang Ru dance, but she definitely wouldn’t interact with such people. It wasn’t that Yueyao looked down on them, but due to her position. If people found out she associated with brothel women, it might affect the children. While Yueyao could ignore gossip, she cared deeply about her children.

Xiang Wei hadn’t gone out for a long time and smiled, "Alright, I’ll go tomorrow."

The next day, Xiang Wei dressed as a man and took a guard with her to Xunfang Pavilion.

Xunfang Pavilion wasn’t like a typical brothel, with the madam leading a group of girls greeting and seeing off guests at the entrance. From the outside, Xunfang Pavilion looked like a large mansion, and upon entering, one found small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and courtyards, offering a very comfortable feel. However, the interior decorations were quite different from ordinary places; the main hall gave the impression of a grand palace. Beyond the hall were several winding corridors leading to different courtyards and rooms where the ladies resided. The higher a lady’s status, the further inside her room was. As the Oiran, Miss Xiang Ru had her own independent courtyard.

Xiang Wei didn’t reveal her identity or flaunt silver, but directly told the brothel madam, "I want to see Miss Xiang Ru."