Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 539 - 206 Father’s Love is Like a Mountain_2

Yueyao was somewhat frightened and asked, "How did you guess that?" Yueyao found Xiang Wei somewhat terrifying, as it was not easy for ordinary people to guess such things.

Xiang Wei smiled and said, "It’s easy to guess. Besides money, what else could make Lian Dongfang so anxious? Moreover, your father is talented, but without support from within the court, he could not have risen so quickly, nor could he securely hold the position of Imperial Censor of Jiangnan."

Yueyao looked at Xiang Wei and sighed deeply, "Are you saying that this list was left to me by my father for both Tingzheng and me?"

Xiang Wei affirmed confidently, "Yes, probably because your father feared you were too young to keep secrets, so he used such a roundabout method. Moreover, there are many things you don’t know. Your father has been talented in literature since he was young and won your grandfather’s favor, unlike Lian Dongfang, whose literary skills were mediocre. Probably Lian Dongfang was envious, so the relationship between the two brothers was always not very good. After the brothers got married, because your mother and the Lady family didn’t get along, the relationship between the brothers worsened. I think your father knew Lian Dongfang’s nature too well, hence he entrusted such an important matter to Li Guoxing. Your father probably had long suspected that Lian Dongfang and his wife would not treat you well."

Yueyao was stunned, she really didn’t know about these past events. Nobody has ever mentioned them, not even her father or mother. Yueyao smiled bitterly; with her parents’ personalities, where would they speak ill of her elder brother and his wife? And her father’s death was so sudden that many matters were too late to arrange.

Xiang Wei sighed softly, "Speaking of which, it’s true that Lian Dongbo loved his daughter dearly, handing over such crucial resources of the Lian family to his daughter." Xiang Wei said, "Miss, do you still intend to tell Lian Dongfang about this matter?" If Yueyao really gave Lian Dongfang this list, Xiang Wei would suggest to the Heir Apparent that she leave, as staying by the Holy Mother’s side was very dangerous.

Yueyao couldn’t overcome the inner barrier. Naturally, she was no Holy Mother, but her education had always emphasized putting the family first. In her previous life, she had been extremely resentful, revealing the truth during the Lady family’s birthday celebration, yet when she died, she was still worried that she would be blamed by her ancestors and felt guilty for ruining the reputation of the Lian family for centuries.

In simple terms, putting the family first was akin to Yueyao’s faith, and it was not easy for her to betray her own faith. Fortunately, Yueyao had a tragic experience in her past life; otherwise, she would definitely have given the list to Lian Dongfang.

After hearing Xiang Wei’s words, Yueyao shook her head, "No, I will keep this for Tingzheng to use in the future." She, a woman, could not pursue official honors and certainly had no use for it.

Xiang Wei shook her head gently. She didn’t understand why Yueyao never thought of using the list herself? Many contacts, once unused, might never be utilizable again.

Xiang Wei did not want to analyze Yueyao’s behavior any longer, as the more she analyzed, the more headaches she got. Xiang Wei said, "That’s good too. It’s better to give it to Tingzheng than to Lian Dongfang."

On the twenty-seventh of the twelfth lunar month, Tingzheng was also taken back. Tingzheng first went to pay respect to Lian Dongfang and the Lady family, then headed to the Lanxi Courtyard.

As Tingzheng grew older, he became more handsome. Even Yueyao was envious of his skin that seemed to drip with water. Standing together as siblings in the future, Yueyao was certain to become just a foil.

Tingzheng spoke with Yueyao for a while, then puzzled, he said, "Sister, uncle said he would send me to the Clan School after the New Year. I told him that sister said the Clan School was not good, and I didn’t want to go. Uncle scolded me and said that he had already decided, and after the New Year, right after the first lunar month, he would send me to the Clan School."

Yueyao was stunned; she had always been worried that the Lady family would use Tingzheng to threaten her, but she hadn’t expected the Second Old Master to use this tactic first.

Tingzheng, not understanding, nudged Yueyao, "Sister, what’s wrong? Sister, can I really not go to Uncle Li’s house to study with Mr. Zhu after the New Year?"

Yueyao touched Tingzheng’s forehead and said softly, "No such thing, I won’t let you go to the Clan School. After the New Year, you will continue to study with Mr. Zhu. As long as Lian Dongfang still wants to pursue an official career, he wouldn’t dare tarnish his reputation; once people have weaknesses, they are not to be feared."

By evening, Tingzheng returned to the front courtyard, and Yueyao sank into deep thought.

Xiang Wei chuckled lightly, "Miss, instead of worrying about Tingzheng, you might as well worry about yourself first. Not only do you hold a large sum of money in your hand, you also possess a major secret of the Lian family. If they are to attack, it will definitely be against you. As long as they haven’t gotten what they want, Tingzheng will be safe." These people are blinded by their desires and might harm Yueyao. They had to take the initiative to gain the upper hand.

Xiang Wei looked at Yueyao and shook her head. Forget it, she thought, I should discuss this matter with Bai Yi! Discussing it with Yueyao, even ten years of discussion would not yield a solution.

Lian Dongfang directly told Tingzheng about sending him to the Clan School, and Tingzheng had also refused, so Yueyao did not confront Lian Dongfang directly as she had the last time.

Lian Dongfang summoned his confidant and asked, "Is there any movement from the Third Young Lady?" Yueyao had been here for several days, and he did not know whether Cui Bai had noticed anything unusual. Lian Dongfang was getting anxious.

Lian Chun shook his head, "No, the Third Young Lady keeps to herself; besides practicing calligraphy and painting, she hasn’t done anything else."

Lian Dongfang was somewhat irritated. Yueyao’s behavior made him suspect she still hadn’t acquired the list; otherwise, she wouldn’t be this calm. Lian Dongfang grew resentful towards his father and Lian Dongbo, believing that what rightfully belonged to him was given to his younger brother. Even in death, his brother wouldn’t give him the item and had hidden it so well that he couldn’t find it.

Lian Chun cautiously said, "Old Master, do you think this item might be with Li Guoxing? The lady is so young, how could the Second Old Master entrust such an important item to her?" Although Lian Chun knew Yueyao was intelligent, she was still very young, and it was unlikely she could keep such a significant secret.

Lian Dongfang clenched his teeth and muttered, "Li Guoxing."

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