Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1247 - 517: Good Intentions Don’t Always Bring Good Results

Early in the morning, Xiang Wei hummed a little tune while watering the flowers in the courtyard with a spray bottle. Anyone who saw her would know she was in a great mood.

Yueyao immediately realized Xiang Wei had done something bad: "Tell me! What have you done again?"

Xiang Wei happily said, "Yesterday, Dong Yuan went on a rampage and beat Madam Miao until her face was swollen like a pig’s head. If I’m not mistaken, Madam Miao will probably be dismissed."

Yueyao looked at Xiang Wei with disapproval in her eyes.

Without waiting for Yueyao to speak, Xiang Wei smiled and said, "You wouldn’t sympathize with Madam Miao, would you? But think about it, she couldn’t tolerate Brother Shengsheng and Brother Xuxu living in the Dong Family for more than two months. Do you think she could ever get along harmoniously with Gu Zhe and his wife? This woman will eventually ruin the Gu Family. Rather than regretting it in the future, it’s better to get rid of this cancer now." Madam Miao is not only narrow-minded but also lacks awareness. Brother Shengsheng and Brother Xuxu’s father is a third-ranking official in the court. Any smart person would know that the two children have a bright future, at least with a better start than the descendants of the Gu Family. Even if not to curry favor, at least ensure that the children get along well! But what does Madam Miao do? She not only didn’t encourage her children to befriend Brother Shengsheng but also spoke ill in front of them. What is this? Her mind is surely filled with mush.

Yueyao didn’t say anything else. The so-called "teaching by words and deeds," with such a mother, the children would be led astray in the future: "This is Gu Family’s domestic affair." Anyway, the teacher would be leaving Hangzhou at the beginning of March, and the Gu Family’s matters would have nothing to do with her anymore.

Xiang Wei glanced at Yueyao and said nothing more.

Early in the morning, Dong Yuan sent a letter to Gu Zhe and his wife, then took Gu Li and Madam Miao back to Hangzhou.

On the way back, Dong Yuan didn’t say a word to Madam Miao.

Madam Miao, who had been with Dong Yuan for years, knew well about Dong Yuan’s temper, and she realized this was serious. Madam Miao pleaded with Gu Li to put in a good word for her, but she didn’t tell Gu Li the truth, only mentioning some things lightly.

After hearing it, Gu Li didn’t think much of it: "Don’t overthink it, how could Mother be angry over such a small matter? Go about your business! I have to read for a while!"

The scared Madam Miao returned home.

Upon returning home, Dong Yuan immediately sought out the young servant by Mr. Yu Shan’s side, asking him many things. When she learned that Madam Miao had spoken disrespectfully about her father, Dong Yuan almost fainted from anger.

Dong Yuan wanted to dismiss Madam Miao, but she was concerned about the two children Madam Miao had given birth to. On one hand, there were the grandchildren, and on the other hand, family harmony. With someone who loved to stir up trouble, Gu Zhe and Gu Li would definitely have tensions. Dong Yuan weighed everything for a long time but couldn’t make a decision. If Madam Miao hadn’t had children, it would have been simple, but she did bear two children.

Dong Yuan was still hesitating. Meanwhile, a maid who had received many benefits from Madam Miao hurried to deliver the news to her.

Madam Miao received the news and it was like a thunderbolt out of a clear sky. Being persuaded by those around her, Madam Miao immediately gathered her two children and took them to see Madame Miao, kneeling before both and cried out: "Mother, I know I was wrong, I really know. For the sake of the two children, please don’t dismiss me. Mother, I’m begging you." If she were dismissed, she knew all too well what the outcome would be.

The two children, who were already of age to understand, were also very frightened by Madam Miao’s words. They clung to Dong Yuan, tearfully pleading: "Grandmother, please don’t send Mother away. Grandmother, please don’t send Mother away, we don’t want to be children without a mother." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Gu Li was also startled to learn that his parents were planning to dismiss Madam Miao, and he rushed over, immediately expressing his stance: "Since marrying, Madam Miao has been dutiful and took very good care of me and the children. Mother, you can’t dismiss her for a small mistake. If word gets out, people would say the Gu Family is too unkind."

Dong Yuan was moved by the two children’s crying, and hearing Gu Li plead softened her heart: "Madam Miao, can you promise not to make this kind of mistake again?"

Madam Miao immediately swore a solemn oath.

Given such a commotion in the household, how could Mr. Yu Shan not be aware: "Invite the young master and young mistress to come over." Mr. Yu Shan had originally planned to leave in March, but since his health was good and traveling by water wouldn’t be tiring, he decided to leave earlier, aiming for mid-February.

Dong Yuan looked ashamed: "Father..." Her father must have known what Madam Miao said, yet he remained silent, acting as if unaware. Thinking of this, Dong Yuan was once again filled with anger. Truly unfortunate for the family, to have married such a foolish woman.