Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 166 - 69: Delight_3

Chapter 166: Chapter 69: Delight_3

Yueyao would never bother with the main branch’s messy affairs. Yueyao shook her head regretfully, “Sorry, Eldest Sister, I also don’t understand how to teach children.”

Previously, Nanny Hao had specifically mentioned this matter to Yueyao, saying that the Old Madam originally raised Tingchao by her side, but because Tingchao developed a high fever not long after he was brought to the Old Madam, once the fever subsided, the Old Madam let Maternal Aunt Chen take Tingchao back to raise him herself.

Yueyao didn’t know why the Old Madam decided to let Maternal Aunt Chen raise Tingchao herself, but it was clear that if the Old Madam had raised him, he definitely wouldn’t be like he is now.

After hearing these words, Yueying glanced at Yueyao and felt uncomfortable thinking about what her Maternal Aunt had said. It seemed Third Younger Sister wasn’t really unable to help, just unwilling to lend a hand.

Seeing Yueying’s discontented gaze, Yueyao felt a sense of exasperation. In her previous life, she had little contact with Yueying and, being naive, she hadn’t realized how petty Yueying could be. She had made her position very clear, even showing vulnerability, yet Yueying still felt she wasn’t doing her best without considering Yueyao’s own status as an orphan with no parents to support them.

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Upon seeing Yueyao’s distressed expression, Qiao Lan’s dissatisfaction surged. The Eldest Miss kept making these excessive demands, which was laughable. Why didn’t she consider why Yueyao should devise plans for them? Young Master Tingzheng was Yueyao’s own younger brother, and no one else besides Yueyao worried about him, prompting her to spare no effort in planning for Young Master Tingzheng. Yet even when Third Young Master had both parents, they still expected Yueyao to help plan for him. Their resentment when she didn’t help was ridiculous. Qiao Lan decided she would definitely bring this matter up with the Old Madam.

Yueyao initially wanted to suggest that the best solution was for Great Uncle to hire a strict teacher to come home and instruct Tingchao. But seeing Yueying’s resentful look, she swallowed those words. Some people, you help them countless times, and they take it for granted. But if you fail to help them even once, they are filled with complaints. Now it seemed Maternal Aunt Chen and Yueying were such people, and one must keep a distance from them, lest they become endlessly troublesome.

Qiao Lan took the opportunity of Yueyao attending class to visit the Upper Chamber and informed the Old Madam about the Eldest Miss seeking Yueyao’s help twice.

The Old Madam only knew that Maternal Aunt Chen had asked Yueyao for help but was unaware that Yueying had also sought Yueyao’s assistance, and twice at that. The Old Madam shook her head with a sigh, “It seems all my efforts have been in vain!” Yueyao and Brother Chao were the same age, to think that asking Yueyao to plan for Tingchao was nothing but a joke! Yet Yueying actually believed Maternal Aunt Chen’s words and went to ask Yueyao for help, taking Maternal Aunt Chen’s word for everything without thinking for herself, without having her own opinion.

Nanny Zheng consoled from the side, “Old Madam, don’t worry. The Eldest Miss asked the Third Young Lady about it because she couldn’t bear to see Young Master Tingzheng doing so well. Old Madam, the Eldest Miss also wants the best for Young Master Tingchao.”

The Old Madam kept silent, also wishing all her grandchildren well, but Brother Zheng and Brother Chao were not the same. Brother Zheng might be a bit slow, but he was obedient, diligent, eager to learn, and naturally lovable. But Tingchao had been spoiled by Maternal Aunt Chen, and if real change were possible, it would have happened after Old Master enforced family discipline for the first time, not waiting until today.

Nanny Zheng understood this reasoning, but still felt obligated to counsel, “Old Madam, the Eldest Miss has shown a lot of improvement compared to her earlier visit. Given more time, she will certainly get better and better.” Although the Eldest Miss wasn’t as eloquent nor as favored by the Old Madam as the Third Young Lady, the Eldest Miss was also earnestly caring for the Old Madam and winning her favor.

Thinking about Maternal Aunt Chen’s forceful request for Yueyao’s help, the Old Madam still shook her head.

Nanny Zheng understood what the Old Madam’s head shaking meant, and she felt pity for the Eldest Miss, who had truly been making a lot of effort.

Yueyao found it strange and asked Nanny Deng on the way back from school in the afternoon, “With Maternal Aunt Chen’s temperament, how has she been able to keep her son and daughter? Great Uncle’s household has never been peaceful, and I’ve vaguely heard that several maternal aunts have died. Maternal Aunt Chen also opposes Lady Mo, and Lady Mo wouldn’t let her go unpunished.”

Nanny Deng initially didn’t want to discuss such matters: “Maternal Aunt Chen was very charming when she was younger and greatly favored by the Old Madam, which is why she was given to the Great Master. It was only with the Old Madam’s protection that she could have a son and daughter and raise them safely.”