Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 205 - 83: Separation

Chapter 205: Chapter 83: Separation

Hua Lei returned to Lanxi Courtyard and finally took a deep breath. She hadn’t expected this matter to pass so easily; she thought at least she would be punished with a beating.

Yueyao, however, was not smiling. “Hua Lei, it’s too early to be happy. You just got the money two days ago, and the Lady family already picked up on it today. That was quick!”

Hua Lei shivered, realizing that even if others plotted deliberately, the fault lay in her aunt and uncle failing to carry out their task properly. “It’s all because of my aunt. With money in hand, she either buys clothes or jewelry, and that’s what caught the Eldest Madam’s eye.”

Yueyao looked deeply at Hua Lei. “After a few drinks, your aunt spills everything. Do you think she’s still reliable?”

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Hua Lei immediately knelt down. “It’s all my fault.”

Yueyao did not allow Hua Lei to get up. This time, her goal was not only to let her grandmother know about the scheming heart of the Lady family but also to test Liu Er’s reliability.

Liu Er passed the test but also revealed his weakness. It was such a big matter, yet he discussed it with his wife: “Tell this to your uncle.” Yueyao thought Liu Er was careful, as he hadn’t leaked a trace of the previous incident. However, his wife was a risk, and Yueyao wanted to see how Liu Er would handle this situation.

That evening, Tingzheng returned home.

Tingzheng was growing handsomer by the day. Naturally good-looking and with a sweet smile, he was enchanting all the women! As of now, Lady Li doted on him dearly.

Every time Yueyao saw Tingzheng, she would sigh, “Come, try on the clothes Sister made for you.” Yueyao had made Tingzheng a summer robe. Under Mr. Mah’s meticulous guidance and months of dedicated study, though her craftsmanship wasn’t exquisitely perfect, it was presentable, which was more than enough for a lady of her status.

It was thoughtful of Yueyao to make clothes for Tingzheng while letting her sewing room and a few maids handle her own. Through Tingzheng, everyone knew she was skilled in needlework.

Trying on the clothes Yueyao made for him, Tingzheng’s face lit up with a joyful bloom, and Yueyao couldn’t help but pinch his little face.

The Old Madam had also grown fond of this grandson who, though silent, always wore a smile. But the boy was also turning six, it was time for him to start living independently: “Yueyao, your older brothers moved to the front courtyard with separate quarters once they turned five. Tingzheng is almost five too, he should move there.” This was a rule of the Lian family that no one could break. Not only Tingzheng, but Tinglun would also move to the front courtyard.

This family rule was meant to prevent the matriarchs from overly indulging their sons, potentially leading to spoiled behavior. However, there was a loophole in the rule — it did not specify whether it was by actual age of five or the nominal age, so those who doted on their children waited until they were fully five; others moved them out at the nominal age of five to live in the front courtyard, separate from their mothers. Tingzheng was not particularly indulged by the Old Madam; his situation was unique, so they simply waited until he was fully five.

Yueyao acknowledged the rule and wouldn’t contradict it. Moreover, with the principle that boys and girls must be separated at seven, even though she and Tingzheng were siblings, they would have to split apart by next year at the latest.

Yueyao wasn’t worried about Tingzheng moving to the front courtyard; Deng Nanny was the Steward Mother, and he’d have Mu Qiu and Dong Qing by his side. Under Deng Nanny’s guidance, Dong Qing was becoming more like a Senior Maid. Most importantly, Tingzheng was only home two days a month, spending the rest at the Li family, so living in the front courtyard would not affect him.

Tingzheng was somewhat reluctant as he wanted to live with his sister, but seeing his grandmother and sister quickly agree, he lowered his head in disappointment.

Yueyao touched his forehead and smiled. “Where you live doesn’t matter.” Tingzheng came home only two days a month, and once the grandmother passed away, Yueyao didn’t plan on having him come home more often. She wasn’t worried for herself, but Tingzheng was still young and spending too much time in the Lian family might lead him astray.

Although Yueyao’s gambling to earn money hadn’t spread widely, some still knew, like Yuebing. So during a break in class, Yuebing said with a smile, “Third younger sister, if there’s another chance to make money, I hope you’ll include your sister too.”

Yuehuan responded in surprise, “Second sister, what are you talking about?”

Yuebing chuckled, “You guys don’t know yet. Our third younger sister went to place bets and won four times the profit. I’m asking her to include us in future fortunes.”