Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 263 - 103 Kill a Thousand Enemies at the Cost of

Chapter 263 -103: Kill a Thousand Enemies at the Cost of Wounding Eight Hundred (Part 1)_2

Chapter 263 -103: Kill a Thousand Enemies at the Cost of Wounding Eight Hundred (Part 1)_2

Maternal Aunt Chen, despite growing increasingly irritable, still showed affection to her daughter, saying, “Alright, let’s not talk anymore. The physician said you’re suffering from overwork and heatstroke; you need to rest well today.” In fact, Maternal Aunt Chen also knew that keeping vigil was a very tiring affair, remembering how last time after Old Grand Master passed away, nearly half of the people in the Lian Mansion were worn out.

Yueyao adhered to a strict sleeping schedule, getting up when it was time; she’d snag a nap during the midday meal, truly an arduous routine. But it was effective; among the four of them, she was the only one who didn’t faint, even Lian Yuebing eventually couldn’t withstand it and collapsed.

People need to go with the flow, and Yueyao’s conspicuousness inevitably led to some idle gossip. And sure enough, gossip started to circulate.

Nanny Hao’s expression was grave as she made a gesture for Hua Lei and Qiao Lan to leave. They were both sharp enough to know that Nanny Hao had something important to tell their young lady.

Yueyao could tell that something was up, and it was certainly not good, asking, “Nanny, what’s the matter?”

Nanny Hao looked at Yueyao’s red, swollen eyes. Although the Third Young Lady didn’t show grief like the Second Young Lady, she knew Yueyao’s sorrow was internal. Ever since Old Madam passed away, after keeping the nightly vigil, the young lady would copy the Diamond Sutra—Old Madam’s favorite scripture—in the Small Buddhist Hall before going to sleep; this display of filial piety was touching to her.

She’d been pondering whether to share the news she had received with the young lady, but now, seeing her, she knew she must. The young lady was unaware at present, but rumors would spread, making it hard for her to remain in the dark. Yet she truly worried about how distressed the young lady would be upon hearing the rumor, and said, “Young lady, there’s a rumor in the mansion, saying that you, young lady, are a jinx. They say Old Madam passed away because of your return, because you…” Nanny Hao couldn’t finish her sentence, but of course, she knew that even without saying it, Yueyao would understand what she meant.

Nanny Hao hadn’t expected Eldest Madam to be so impatient, to use such despicable tactics so soon after Old Madam’s passing. Sigh, Old Madam had underestimated the malice of Eldest Madam.

Yueyao raised an eyebrow; Lady Mo was still resorting to the same old tricks. Being orphaned, she returned home, and within a year, her grandmother passed away. Lady Mo seized this weakness and deliberately had these words spoken in front of her.

One could imagine how a child of nine, already bereft of her parents, could bear such heart-wrenching words. In her previous life, she had fainted upon hearing this rumor and subsequently fell seriously ill, missing most of her grandmother’s funeral. It was unexpected that Lady Mo would employ the same tactic in this lifetime.

Yueyao scoffed, “Truly despicable.” Having been hardened by many trials, she long ago stopped taking such matters to heart. Her parents’ early demise and the loss of her grandmother had nothing to do with her.

Nanny Hao, upon hearing this, looked up and saw the coldness in Yueyao’s demeanor, understanding that the Third Young Lady knew the instigator behind the scenes was Eldest Madam. She had expected the Third Young Lady to say something, but to her surprise, the young lady did not utter a word and instead bathed, changed, and went to copy scriptures at the Small Buddhist Hall.

That night Yueyao lay in bed, unable to sleep. She pondered over the fact that she couldn’t remain passive forever; she needed to find a solution. Unable to sleep, Yueyao got up, dressed, and walked to the backyard.

Lian Mansion, bustling with people during the day, was now especially quiet. Even Lanxi Courtyard could not escape the noise, but at this moment, it was blissfully silent.

Yueyao stood in the center of the backyard looking up at the moon. The summer night’s moon was big and bright, almost as if it were daytime. The wind blew, and the bamboo in the corner rustled softly.

Gazing at the sky, Yueyao thought of her parents above and tears uncontrollably streamed down as she whispered, “Father, Mother, Yueyao misses you so much.”

Following behind Yueyao, Nanny Hao and Hua Lei couldn’t help but let their tears fall freely. Nanny Hao’s heart ached too, for such a loving and filial child to have such a hard life.

Yueyao stood in the yard for a long time before returning to her room.

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The next day, during the midday meal, Yueyao went to find Tingzheng. Touching Tingzheng’s forehead, she said, “Take care of yourself, don’t be too stubborn. If your body can’t take it, you should rest in the courtyard. You’re still young; a little rudeness will be forgiven. No matter what we do, good or bad, the result is the same. I want to show as much filial piety to our grandmother as I can, but not at the cost of your health.”

Tingzheng obediently returned to his room to nap.

Yueyao shared the news she had received from Nanny Hao with Nanny Deng. Nanny Hao was more informed than Nanny Deng, and this was why she had received the news when Nanny Deng had not.

When Nanny Deng heard the rumor that Yueyao was a jinx, she was so angered she could barely resist confronting Lady Mo. However, Yueyao held Nanny Deng’s hand and said, “Nanny, there’s something I need you to do now.”

Nanny Deng, regaining her composure, replied, “Young lady, just tell me.”

The task Yueyao wanted Nanny Deng to perform was simple: spread the rumor. Let everyone in the mansion know she was a jinx.

Nanny Deng repeatedly shook her head, saying, “Young lady, this isn’t right.” How could she spread such a rumor herself? She would rather stifle it.

Yueyao shook her head and said, “Lady Mo has spread this rumor with a purpose; she wants to use it to strike at me. But she won’t let this rumor scatter too far, while I do want it to spread. ”

Still shaking her head, Nanny Deng replied, “Young lady, if such rumors spread, your reputation will be damaged, even your marriage prospects…”

Yueyao lightly laughed and said, “Don’t worry, the Shen family won’t call off the engagement. My father saved Shen Qian’s life; they wouldn’t dare to break off the marriage. Nanny, you are the only person I truly trust with all my heart. Nanny, I can only entrust you with this matter.” Nanny Deng was the one who loved her the most, the most loyal to her. Nobody would believe that Nanny Deng would be the one fanning the flames behind the scenes.

Nanny Deng was still unwilling.