Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1291 - 529: Continuous Happy Events (Part 2)

An Zhichen is now so promising, which makes the Marquis Weiyuan very happy. Although his own position is not high, now that An Zhichen is rising, the An family’s status can also be revitalized.

Compared to Marquis Weiyuan’s joy, An Zhixiao was not feeling good. He was the same age as An Zhichen, but he was still just a Sixth Rank official, while An Zhichen had already become a Second Rank Great General. This gap, he would never be able to catch up with in his lifetime.

An Zhixiao said viciously to Madam Lv: "You are not allowed to go."

Madam Lv, knowing her husband’s thoughts, naturally dared not go against An Zhixiao’s wishes. After An Zhixiao left, Madam Lv went to Madam Yin, telling her she couldn’t follow to Yuhua Alley.

Madam Yin naturally didn’t argue, but after Madam Lv left, the smile on her face also disappeared. She used to fight fiercely with Madam Lv. When the Old Madam passed away, she would be the mistress of the An family, and Madam Lv seemed quite settled. But while Madam Lv settled, An Zhixiao was not settled.

An Zhixiao never contributed money to the family, yet his annual personal expenses alone were thousands of taels of silver. Additionally, besides the main room and the second branch, there were also four concubines in the second branch. One could say that the expenses of the second branch far exceeded those of their main branch. Madam Yin very much wanted to kick out this group of leeches in the second branch, but it was just a thought. While the parents are still alive, the children do not separate the family.

Madam Yin sighed. What she is most worried about now is that when the Old Marquis is gone, her husband would still be unwilling to separate the family. She could understand her husband’s detached demeanor, yet in his heart, he still cared deeply for An Zhixiao. If there were no exceptional circumstances, the Marquis would certainly not allow An Zhixiao to separate from the family.

Lady Xiao Fang’s expression froze upon hearing that An Zhichen was now promoted to a Second Rank Great General. An Zhixiao was an extremely flirtatious person and had long since discarded Lady Xiao Fang, becoming passionately involved with another concubine. Having gone through so much, Lady Xiao Fang was no longer the person whose mind was clouded by love. She muttered to herself: "A single wrong step leads to a thousand regrets." If only she hadn’t been bewitched by her cousin An Zhixiao back then, she would surely have married her other cousin. By now, she would have been the Second Rank Imperial Decree Lady. Unfortunately, a single wrong step ruined her life. At this point, there’s no medicine for regret, she can only keep moving forward.

This news was deliberately leaked to Lady Xiao Fang by Madam Lv. Although her husband no longer favored that wretch, the wretch’s family was strong and she was also a real cousin who bore him a son, so she couldn’t do anything to Lady Xiao Fang, she could only vent in other ways.

Yuebing smiled slightly when she saw the invitation: "I’ve always known my brother-in-law was no ordinary person." With An Zhichen’s capabilities, it’s possible he might even earn a nobility title, by then, Yueyao’s status would surely rise as well. Speaking of which, out of the four sisters, Yueyao had the best fortune. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Nanny Cui said: "Each person has their fate. Although the Third Young Lady seems to be doing well, the Third Son-in-law is fighting in the Northwest, and the Third Young Lady worries every day, these are things people do not see." If something happens to An Zhichen, Yueyao and her five children would become widows and orphans.

Yuebing replied: "Even if something were to happen to An Zhichen, and Yueyao and her children became widows and orphans, she wouldn’t be easily bullied." Yueyao has many people to back her up, even without An Zhichen, no one would dare to bully her.

Nanny Cui was taken aback, detecting her mistress’s numerous resentments toward the Third Young Lady. But she quickly recalled that Madam received a letter from her hometown last night, probably sent by Old Madam Lian. Nanny Cui could understand. Now that her children are all successful, the Lady should have been enjoying the blessings from her children, but she’s still confined at the family shrine back home. The Lady’s heart must be unwilling.

Nanny Cui sighed, realizing that it was too late for regrets.

Inviting guests means ensuring everything is well-prepared. When handling these matters, Yueyao always had Kexin by her side. She noticed Kexin’s capabilities and handed over the responsibilities to her confidently.

Xiang Wei observed Yueyao’s intentions: "Are you trying to have Kexin learn housekeeping so she can become a shopkeeper someday?"

Yueyao smiled: "Why not?" If a woman can assist in managing the house, it’s all for the better. Since Mr. Min arrived, Brother Sheng not needing Yueyao’s attention anymore. And Kexin has consistently been worry-free for Yueyao. Now Yueyao has little to worry about except for An Zhichen, far away in the Northwest. However, due to this concern, Yueyao has struggled to settle down and paint; she spends most of her time writing scriptures.

Xiang Wei felt sympathy for Kexin.

Seeing Xiang Wei lively again, yet more tactful than before, Yueyao was pleased. Yueyao did not want Xiang Wei to always feel guilty about matters in Jiangnan.

On the day of entertaining guests, although Yueyao’s own attire was not particularly novel, she dressed Kexin beautifully, like the jade maiden beside the Goddess of Mercy.

Among the guests invited, everyone showed up except for Lady of Marquis Jingning, Madam Ping. Madam Ping did not attend because her mother was ill and she had returned to her family to take care of her.

The appearance of Commandery Princess Wanhe surprised many. Most of the attendees were relatives, aside from the Li family. Everyone knew Yueyao and the Li family were close, but they didn’t know since when Yueyao became so friendly with Commandery Princess Wanhe.

Zhuang Ruolan quietly asked Yueyao: "Why didn’t Madam Lin come over?"

Yueyao replied with a smile: "She’s not feeling well, so she didn’t come." Actually, Madam Lin’s absence relieved Yueyao. At least Lin Qinghan wouldn’t come over, making everyone uncomfortable, especially herself.

Because of Lady family’s situation, Yueyao had a bit of resentment towards Yueyao, but she was a person with propriety and would never lose her composure in front of so many people. Furthermore, Yueyao chimed in with Commandery Princess Wanhe, telling two little stories that amused everyone.

In the end, this gathering was filled with laughter and chatter, and it was considered a success.