Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1343 - 550: Intercession (Part 3)

Yueyao looked dispirited.

An Zhichen was also unwilling to continue the topic: "No matter what choice Tingzheng makes, we still have to live our lives, don’t you think?"

Yueyao lowered her head, lost in thought.

An Zhichen thought for a moment and said: "Didn’t you say you were planning to open an art exhibition in September? How can you continue like this in your current state! Thinking too much about that matter is of no use, it’s better to focus on preparing for the exhibition!" An Zhichen regretted missing Yueyao’s art exhibition in Jiangnan, and this time, he didn’t want to miss it again.

Yueyao nodded. It was not her decision to make, it was Tingzheng’s. The more she thought about it, the more she troubled herself, affecting those around her.

Kexin, knowing about Yueyao’s preparation for the art exhibition, volunteered to take over the household duties to prevent Yueyao from being distracted.

Yueyao considered it and thought it was also an opportunity to train Kexin. She then called in the Steward Lady of the Inner Courtyard, expressing that Kexin would handle household matters for the time being. With her and An Zhichen around, she wasn’t worried even if the steward lady acted out.

Brother Feifei was very happy to hear that Yueyao was going to open an art exhibition in September. When they were in Jiangnan, he did not quite understand the significance of his mother holding an exhibition, but now he definitely didn’t want to miss the opportunity.

While Yueyao was sorting her paintings in the studio, she heard Gu You report: "Madam, Madam Ma has arrived."

Zhuang Ruolan came for a matter this time and didn’t beat around the bush, directly stating the purpose of her visit. The cousin-in-law of the Duke of Lu’s Mansion’s Heir’s Wife, Lady Deng, is Lin Qinghan’s cousin, and Lady Deng’s cousin-in-law knew of Zhuang Ruolan and Yueyao’s good relationship, so through Lady Deng she asked Zhuang Ruolan to speak on her behalf: "Yueyao, I know you wouldn’t have made such a decision if Madam Lin hadn’t gone too far. Yueyao, if you don’t mind, can you tell me exactly what happened?" Lady Deng is Keyue’s future mother-in-law, so she couldn’t disregard Lady Deng’s face. However, she wouldn’t rashly intercede without knowing the details.

Yueyao smiled bitterly: "I never mentioned these matters to you before, cousin-in-law, because they are household affairs not suitable for outside discussion, and I also find them inexplicable!"

Zhuang Ruolan was very puzzled: "What’s going on?" Initially, Zhuang Ruolan thought it was triggered by the issue of the red coral tree, but now it seemed not to be the case. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Yueyao began recounting Lin Qinghan’s initial behavior and continued to describe how Lin Qinghan took Kexin’s red coral tree and her subsequent actions.

Zhuang Ruolan listened, her eyes wide like bronze bells: "Is everything you’ve said true?" It wasn’t that Zhuang Ruolan doubted the truth of Yueyao’s words, but these events were too unbelievable. Zhuang Ruolan knew in the past that Madam Lin had done a few foolish things, but she was unaware that Madam Lin could be so unreliable, daring to treat Yueyao this way. It was well known that not only she, but her husband and father-in-law, all treated Yueyao with utmost respect.

Yueyao looked helpless: "I really don’t understand either; why does Madam Lin hate me so much when I clearly haven’t done anything?"

Even Yueyao hadn’t sorted it out, so as an outsider, Zhuang Ruolan understood even less: "You, it’s fortunate that you’re so good-natured; otherwise, I would have cut ties with her early on. You are too honest, you endure all this mistreatment silently without saying a word to us." Using the niece’s dowry and not even offering a formal apology, only claiming they would compensate it with money; such ridiculous behavior could only be done by Madam Lin.

Xiang Wei pursed her lips and said: "Madam Ma, you aren’t aware of our Madam’s temperament. She certainly wouldn’t be able to cut ties with Madam Lin. It was the Old Master who, upon learning of Madam Lin’s actions, declared that she was no longer permitted in our home."

Zhuang Ruolan was momentarily stunned, then smiled: "Soft and firm balance each other out, quite suitable." An Zhichen’s abilities were unquestionable; otherwise, how could he have been granted a title?

Yueyao felt somewhat embarrassed. These household affairs should have been dealt with by her, but it ended up being resolved by her husband’s intervention.

Now understanding the full story, Zhuang Ruolan wouldn’t plead on behalf for it: "Severing ties with Madam Lin is just a temporary measure; what will you do in the future?"

Yueyao smiled bitterly: "I don’t know. Although Madam Lin is unable to have more children due to her health, she did give birth to Wanting." If Madam Lin had no children, she could be divorced due to childlessness, but now it is simply a matter of incompatibility, making it a very difficult situation to resolve.

Zhuang Ruolan understood Yueyao’s meaning; she didn’t want Tingzheng to continue living with Madam Lin: "What does Tingzheng say?" Encountering such a sister-in-law was indeed unfortunate.