Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 234 - 94 Yueyings Marriage_4
Chapter 234: Chapter 94: Yueying’s Marriage_4
Chapter 234 -94: Yueying’s Marriage_4
After listening, the Old Madam’s eyes flashed with cold light. Lately, she hadn’t been feeling well, and the candidate recommended by the Lady Mo family had very good qualifications in every aspect, which had somewhat tempted her. However, to be on the safe side, she still met with the person herself. Upon meeting the child from the Lian Mansion, she was quite satisfied. His talent and character were both commendable, and the Old Madam also felt this was an excellent match. Therefore, she planned to settle the arrangement as soon as possible, but she hadn’t expected there would be such a trick hidden within. Now it seemed that she should send someone to investigate thoroughly once more; otherwise, it would be like pushing her Eldest Miss into a pit for her whole life.
The Chen family was relocated back to the Capital City three years ago, and the Old Madam had not been out to socialize for many years. Even when she did go out, it would only be with families with whom they were close, and it had to be something concerning her own generation; at other times, she would stay at home, letting Lady Mo oversee the social engagements.
The Old Madam patted Yueyao’s hand, “Good child, only you would speak of such matters to your grandmother.” The Old Madam believed it wasn’t just Yueyao who had noticed the issue, yet it was only Yueyao who had brought it up with her. Such a kind-hearted child!
Yueyao merely didn’t want Yueying to repeat the same mistakes. It didn’t matter that she was unaware before, but now, knowingly watching her elder sister walk into a trap was more than she could bear. As long as it was within her power to do good, she would do so.
After Yueyao left, the Old Madam called for Qiao Hui to come in and instructed her to take care of something. Qiao Hui was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, they were nearly at the point of engagement and yet there still needed to be an investigation.
The Old Madam said wearily, “Go and take care of it!”
When Yuehuan returned home, she asked Maternal Aunt Su, “Third Young Lady said I may regret making money with lipstick someday. Maternal Auntie, what does Third Young Lady mean?” She felt that her aunt was shrewd and capable and could surely guess Third Young Lady’s thoughts.
Maternal Aunt Su shook her head, “Auntie can’t guess either. Perhaps the Third Young Lady is jealous of you, thinking you are more clever than her.”
How could Maternal Aunt Su not understand the meaning behind the Third Young Lady’s words? The implication was no matter how much money her daughter earns, it wouldn’t end up in her own hands, and she would still become a tool for Madam to make money with. But she wouldn’t stop her, as long as her daughter could bring income to the family and was of value to Madam, she would be treated well along with Brother Lun, and she would ensure her daughter had a good marriage proposal in the future. Therefore, she wouldn’t disclose to her daughter the intent behind Third Young Lady’s words.
Yuehuan shook her head, sensing that Yueyao wouldn’t say something just to confuse her. Yet at this moment, Yuehuan had many complaints about Yueyao. She preferred plain speaking, and it was maddening for someone to only say half their thoughts.
Maternal Aunt Su set down the sewing in her hands onto her lap, “Fourth Miss, don’t associate with the Third Young Lady in the future, your aunt will not harm you.” Previously, she believed that as long as they obeyed Madam, the children would have a good future, but now she felt wary of the Third Young Lady. She hadn’t been affected much by the past talk about the Third Young Lady’s cleverness, but now she deeply felt her intelligence, an intelligence that was somewhat frightening.
Yueyao, however, found it strange, “Usually, when a family arranges a marriage, they first discreetly match the couple’s birthdates; only after the engagement is settled do they announce the marriage. Isn’t Eldest Sister’s marriage arrangement being done backwards?” The whole household seemed to know about it even though the engagement had not been solidified.
Nanny Hao’s face also looked somewhat complex, “Miss, it is not appropriate for you to intervene in this matter.” In fact, Nanny Hao also felt something was amiss but since both families were satisfied and the procedure was being followed, there was no need to speak out and cause embarrassment.
Yueyao’s expression was somewhat complicated.
Three days later, Qiao Hui whispered into Old Madam’s ear, and in fact, she herself had been quite startled when she received the news. That day she had seen Young Master Chen, who had appeared quite pleasant, and she felt happy for Eldest Miss, not expecting that he would have a secret illness.
It was Qiao Hui who had found the doctor who treated the Chen family, and after some threats and persuasion, the doctor revealed the true condition of the second young master of the Chen family.
Old Madam narrowed her eyes so that no one could see what she was thinking, and after coming to, she instructed Qiao Hui to do something else.
Qiao Hui showed a look of terror upon hearing this.
Such an expression naturally did not escape Old Madam’s eyes: “You have been by my side since you were six years old, and in the blink of an eye, fourteen years have passed. How have I treated you these years?”
Qiao Hui knelt before Old Madam: “Old Madam’s kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain.” Qiao Hui’s parents were family-born servants of a criminal official. Because she was quite attractive, a broker was planning to sell her to the Music Bureau; she knew what kind of place the Music Bureau was and ran away after she got the news.
At that time, she was prepared to die, resolute that even in death she would not go to the Music Bureau. By chance, she encountered Old Madam returning from offering prayers, and moved by Qiao Hui’s determination to choose death over dishonor, she bought her. Over the years, Qiao Hui had been very diligent in her service by Old Madam’s side. Knowing Qiao Hui did not wish to marry one of the family-born servants, the old lady, who had grown soft-hearted with age, was willing to fulfill Qiao Hui’s aspirations, acknowledging her decade of service.
Last year, at the end of the year, Old Madam arranged a marriage for Qiao Hui with a good citizen who owned over two hundred acres of farmland, making him a small landlord. His family had two sons, and the one betrothed to Qiao Hui was the younger, two years her junior. Before the engagement, Qiao Hui met the man, who was sturdy and a bit dull, but honest and simple. Though the over two hundred acres of land seemed barely sufficient in the eyes of maids like her, she was still content. Once married, she would become the official wife, and after the family divided property, she could make her own decisions, freeing herself and her descendants from a life of servitude. Qiao Hui felt very satisfied.
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Old Madam said softly, “Once everything is taken care of, you can rest easy and prepare for your wedding.”
Qiao Hui’s lips quivered several times, and in the end, she said only, “Thank Old Madam for your grace.” Being able to marry before Old Madam passed away was a good thing for her; rulers change with the times, who knew what would happen after Old Madam’s death. Watching the unseen currents within Lian Mansion, she did not want to get involved.
When Hua Lei left, she happened to run into Nanny Zheng. Hua Lei’s heart pounded, but she showed nothing on her face and took the initiative to greet Nanny Zheng before leaving.
Nanny Zheng did not notice anything unusual about Hua Lei and entered the house.
Qiao Hui looked at Nanny Zheng’s retreating figure with a complex expression. She had been serving by Old Madam’s side since she was six, now for fourteen years. She had come to understand Old Madam’s temperament quite well. Old Madam was always good to those who served her. The senior maids who served Old Madam before, as long as the matches were made by Old Madam herself, lived well. Not mentioning others, just herself, her marriage had also been arranged by Old Madam. She was just a maid, yet Old Madam treated her so well. Nanny Zheng had been serving by Old Madam’s side for over thirty years, why…
Qiao Hui quickly collected her thoughts, Old Madam’s instructions were her command. Anything else should not be contemplated, and certainly not be inquired about excessively.
