Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 203 - 82: The Leak_3

Chapter 203 -82: The Leak_3

Yueyao put down the Purple Hair Calligraphy Brush in her hand and turned to look at Hua Lei, “If you know, you know, those who don’t think the sky is falling. Be more composed in the future, a small matter has you all flustered.” Knowing didn’t matter much; she was just waiting for the Lady family to find out.

When Hua Lei went to fetch the silver note, she repeatedly warned her uncle that this matter was of great importance and not a word should be leaked. She never expected it to go awry: “Miss, what should we do? If the Old Madam finds out…” If the Old Madam found out that they had been placing bets behind the Miss’s back, at worst, they would be beaten to death, and at least, they would be sold off.

At this moment, Hua Lei couldn’t help but regret—if she hadn’t recommended her uncle to serve the young lady, none of this would have happened.

Yueyao turned to Hua Lei, “Did your aunt mention how much was bet?”

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Hua Lei quickly shook her head, “No. My aunt only knew that my uncle went to the Money Shop and then received the Miss’s reward. As for the specifics, my aunt did not know.”

Yueyao nodded, “Then did you tell your uncle earlier not to tell anyone about this matter, not even your aunt?” Yueyao wasn’t guessing; she was certain that the Lady family would sniff out the scent and latch onto it relentlessly. Therefore, when Hua Lei went for the money, she made sure to pass this message to Liu Er.

Hua Lei quickly nodded, “Miss, I did.”

At hearing this, Yueyao calmly laid out the paper she’d just filled with characters on the ground. This was Yueyao’s habit; after practicing writing, she would pick the best sheet and then compare it with the Rubbings to see where improvements were needed.

Seeing the Miss so calm, Hua Lei, terribly anxious, couldn’t help but whisper softly, “Miss, if the Eldest Madam finds out about this…” If only she had persuaded the Miss not to place those bets.

Yueyao softly said, “Don’t worry, nothing will happen.” They might just punish her by making her copy scriptures, nothing severe.

Upon seeing Yueyao’s demeanor, and having no other choice, Hua Lei went to talk to Nanny Deng. Nanny Deng, upon hearing the news, turned pale and hurried over to Yueyao, “Miss, this is all my fault. If the Old Madam asks, just say you don’t know about this.”

Hua Lei also knelt on the ground, her complexion turning from green to pale, but still, she bit her jaw and said, “Miss, if this matter comes out, I am willing to take full responsibility. The Miss’s side cannot be without Nanny Deng.”

Hearing this, Yueyao finally took her attention off the blank paper, “Neither you nor Nanny Deng can be spared. Rest assured, even if grandmother finds out about it, at most she’ll punish me by copying the Female Precepts a few times—nothing will happen.” The Lady family, seizing such a good opportunity to get rid of Nanny Deng and Hua Lei, would surely not be lenient, but she wouldn’t let them have their way.

Nanny Deng and Hua Lei, looking at Yueyao, said, “Miss, we can’t.”

Yueyao, observing the frightened Nanny Deng and Hua Lei, smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I had already expected the Lady family to find out about this. Neither of you should admit to anything, and do as I say if grandmother asks; I have plans.” Instigating the mistress to gamble was a grave sin none of the servants could bear, and neither could Hua Lei or Nanny Deng.

Nanny Deng shook her head, “Miss, it’s not okay. Now in the mansion, only the Old Madam dotes on you. If she becomes upset because of this, how will you be in the future?”

Yueyao didn’t explain much to the two, “Just remember this matter has nothing to do with you. At most, you didn’t play a persuading role; as for the rest, don’t worry, grandmother won’t stop favoring me because of this. If that were so, she wouldn’t have waited until today.”

Still unwilling, Nanny Deng caught Yueyao’s direct gaze, “Mom, I’ve already considered this matter thoroughly. If Mom doesn’t do as I say, it might ruin my plans.”

Nanny Deng and Hua Lei, puzzled, looked at Yueyao, a thought emerging in their minds: ‘What does the Miss mean? She has a plan, what plan, why don’t they know about it?’

Without asking more, Nanny Deng just asked Yueyao one question, “Miss, if the Old Madam finds out this was your doing, will she really only punish you by making you copy the Female Precepts? This matter is so significant, I’m afraid it’s unlikely; the Miss might even be confined to the Buddhist hall.”

Yueyao nodded, “Rest assured, I have it under control. Don’t be too panicked. It might even be better if grandmother knows since she always watches the Lady family closely.”

The Lady family, decisive and swift, upon finding evidence, reported the matter to the Old Madam, hoping she would punish Yueyao severely, who had indeed acted recklessly.