Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1242 - 516: Prejudice (3)

Mingzhu exited the bedroom and said angrily in the courtyard: "Can a family like the Wen family really be called a scholarly family and house of etiquette."

Xiang Wei’s eyes flashed with a hint of sternness, but it quickly disappeared.

Mingzhu lowered her voice and said: "Brother Feifei suffered so much, Yueyao wouldn’t send the child back to the Wen family, would she?" She was really afraid Yueyao would heartlessly leave Brother Feifei in Hangzhou! The child was still so young; how could she be at ease leaving him with others? Now, hearing about the Wen family’s issues, she was even more worried. Even if Yueyao had this thought, she must dispel it.

Xiang Wei shook her head and said: "No, she previously said the four children must return to the Capital City with her." Thinking of the words passed on by the Marquis, Xiang Wei felt worried again. Truly, there’s never a peaceful day, as trouble arises nonstop.

Mingzhu quickly nodded and said: "That’s good then."

Only at dinner did Kexin, Brother Shengsheng, and Brother Xuxu find out that Brother Feifei had returned and was ill. The three were very worried and rushed to check on Brother Feifei.

Xiang Wei reminded them: "Brother Feifei has taken medicine and is sleeping! When you go in, keep your voices down to avoid waking him."

Kexin always walked quietly, and upon hearing this, Brother Shengsheng and Brother Xuxu entered the room very cautiously.

Seeing Brother Feifei’s condition, Kexin’s tears fell: "Mother, what’s wrong with my second brother?"

Brother Xuxu’s voice suddenly rose upon seeing Brother Feifei: "Mother, did someone bully my second brother? Tell me, who bullied him?"

Before Yueyao could speak, Brother Feifei was awakened by the commotion. Seeing everyone gathered around him, he was very happy: "Big sister, big brother, third brother, you came!"

Kexin wiped her tears with a handkerchief and asked: "Second brother, what’s wrong with you? How did you become like this in just over two months?" Brother Feifei now looked dark and ugly.

Gu You brought a bowl of vegetable porridge.

Yueyao took it and fed Brother Feifei. After he finished the porridge, Yueyao helped him to the clean room and said: "Sleep a while longer! When you’re better, talk to your siblings."

Brother Shengsheng quickly said: "Second brother, rest well. We’ll talk tomorrow if there’s anything." Seeing his brother like this made Brother Shengsheng very sad.

Brother Feifei indeed felt very tired and gave everyone a apologetic smile before closing his eyes and continuing to sleep.

Kexin thoughtfully said: "Mother, you and the others go have a meal! I’ll stay here with second brother." His side shouldn’t be left unattended.

Yueyao nodded.

Upon hearing Mingzhu angrily talk about Brother Feifei’s punishment, Niu Yanghui laughed and said: "The punishment was indeed somewhat heavy. But, as the saying goes, ’Jade must be carved to become a prized vessel.’ It’s precisely due to the strict family rules of the Wen family that they’ve produced so many talented individuals." The Wen family has produced countless scholar candidates and Palace Graduates and is truly a prestigious aristocratic family.

Mingzhu snorted coldly: "Why did Old Mr. Wen only punish Brother Feifei and not the others in the Wen family? This isn’t enforcing strict family rules, it’s clearly favoritism."

Niu Yanghui agreed with Mingzhu’s words: "You’re right, Old Mr. Wen’s actions do seem rather one-sided..." He paused for a moment and then slowly continued: "Mingzhu, did Second Sister mention how to handle this matter?"

Mingzhu said: "Brother Feifei suffered so much, Yueyao wouldn’t bear to let him continue suffering. Yueyao said she wouldn’t send Brother Feifei to the Wen family anymore. When they return to the Capital City, Brother Shengsheng and the brothers will attend school."

Niu Yanghui nodded: "Although it’s the words of a few children, it can be seen that people from the Wen family dislike Yueyao’s ways. It’s right for Yueyao to not let Brother Feifei go to the Wen family anymore." If a man strolls along the Qinhuai River or visits a brothel, no one would criticize him, but a woman cannot. Even if Yueyao hasn’t strolled along the Qinhuai River or visited a brothel, the so-called evidence makes it hard for people to believe otherwise. Don’t be deceived by Yueyao’s current popularity; many look down on her and think she corrupts morals and doesn’t follow the rules of proper womanhood, and the Wen family is among them.

Mingzhu was just as aware of the external gossip and said angrily: "They’re incapable themselves, so they use groundless accusations to slander Yueyao, which is truly infuriating." Mingzhu didn’t think Yueyao was wrong, but some rumors outside were indeed very unpleasant.

Niu Yanghui sighed softly and said: "For a woman to achieve success, she has to work harder than a man. The only fortunate thing now is Yueyao isn’t from Jiangnan and her husband isn’t in Jiangnan." Niu Yanghui was somewhat worried about whether An Zhichen could withstand the external rumors once he returned to the Capital City.