Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1311 - 538: New Year’s Festival

Heir Apparent Lu Chengen of Marquis Luyang’s residence didn’t survive after being in a coma for half a month and passed away. The Old Madam of Marquis Luyang forbade Yue Bing from intervening in Lu Chengen’s funeral, even accusing her of causing Lu Chengen’s death. The Old Madam couldn’t contain her anger, losing her eldest grandson was like having her heart torn out. Moreover, with Lu Chengen’s death, the Marquis Luyang’s residence truly became dominated by this woman from then on.

Yuebing did not argue, and immediately knelt before the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang, saying word by word, "Since Mother-in-law insists it was me who harmed the Heir Apparent, please provide evidence. If there is indeed evidence proving that I harmed the Heir Apparent, I will voluntarily leave." After enduring for so many years, Yuebing could no longer bear it.

After returning, Xiang Wei shared the news with Yueyao, saying, "I used to think Lian Yuebing was a meek young wife, but unexpectedly, when she takes action, it’s astonishing. To voluntarily request to leave the family? She has quite the courage!" This incident was now widely talked about outside.

Yueyao frowned and said, "No matter whether or not Yuebing acted, how could the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang say such things? If Yuebing doesn’t fight back, this accusation will stick, and even the children would be implicated." Not allowing the daughter-in-law to handle the eldest grandson’s funeral and even barring her from entering the mourning hall, the Old Madam truly was getting more muddled with old age.

Xiang Wei chuckled slightly and said, "The Old Madam of Marquis Luyang is notoriously difficult in the Imperial Capital. It’s not surprising Lian Yuebing had this day." Rumor had it that the first wife of Marquis Lu yang was forced to death by the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang, yet Lian Dongfang and Lady still betrothed Lian Yuebing to Marquis Luyang; if Yuebing wanted to complain, she should question why she got such a pair of parents.

Yueyao sighed slightly, "Forget it, let’s not discuss it further. The New Year is approaching, making things busy; help me lend a hand."

Xiang Wei showed a face of disdain, "I’m busy, I don’t have time to help you deal with those trivial matters." She disliked handling the household’s messy affairs the most.

Yueyao laughed, not forcing Xiang Wei to do things she disliked. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The struggle between Yuebing and the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang ended with Yuebing victorious, and ultimately, Yuebing took charge of the Heir Apparent Lu Chengen’s funeral.

Having managed the Marquis’ household for many years, Yuebing naturally had her methods, and since Lu Chengen was neither married nor had offspring, the funeral was somewhat simplified.

Yuebing removed the White Jade Hairpin from her coiffure, staring blankly at her reflection in the mirror. She wasn’t even thirty, yet the corners of her eyes bore several wrinkles.

Nanny Cui cautiously asked, "Madam, what’s wrong?"

Yuebing carefully placed the White Jade Hairpin into the jewelry box, softly saying, "It’s just that time flies by so quickly, in the blink of an eye I’m already old." A difficult mother-in-law, a husband who isn’t of one mind with her, and two children left by the original wife who are strongly guarded against her. Now that the eldest son is gone, she was supposed to be happy, but Yuebing found herself unable to rejoice no matter what.

Nanny Cui’s heart ached, quietly saying, "Where is Madam old? You still look so young and beautiful." In fact, Nanny Cui understood what Yuebing meant; she was tired, emotionally exhausted. Yet wasn’t this how all madams from affluent families lived?

Yuebing let down her hair, which was black and shiny, asking, "Nanny, if I had resisted back then and refused this marriage, what would things be like now?"

Nanny Cui’s heart trembled, understanding well why the Madam was feeling so distraught. Marquis was a cold and emotionless person, prioritizing interests above all. If it weren’t for Madam’s family backing her, she might indeed have been forced to death by the Old Madam this time, quickly advising, "Madam, you must think more about the Eldest Miss, Second Young Master, and Third Young Master. For their sake, Madam should pull herself together."

Yuebing smiled slightly, "Yes, for the children’s sake, I should take care of myself." If anything happened to her, her husband would surely remarry, and what would happen to her three children then? For the children, she must strive to live well.

In a blink, it was the end of the twelfth lunar month.

The Chief Steward eagerly brought An Zhichen’s letter to Yueyao, "Madam, a letter from the Old Master." An Zhichen used to send family letters approximately every two to three months, but since the war started last year, receiving letters had become difficult.

Yueyao was fine, but Kexin and Brother Shengsheng’s eyes gleamed brightly. Yueyao smiled while receiving the letter and, after reading it, said, "Your father says in the letter that he will likely be able to return home around May or June next year, and then you all will finally see him."