Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 284 - 108 One Thing Leads to Another

Chapter 284: Chapter 108: One Thing Leads to Another

Chapter 284 -108: One Thing Leads to Another

Lian Dongfang methodically investigated, and ultimately, suspicion fell on Maternal Aunt Chen. Maternal Aunt Chen vehemently protested her innocence, but to no avail as there was ample witness testimony against her.

How could Ma Chengteng not see the trickery involved? The true mastermind behind the scenes was undoubtedly Lady Mo. However, at this point, they had even found a scapegoat, so Ma Chengteng remained silent.

Lian Dongfang didn’t care that it was almost dark; he immediately ordered the steward to send Maternal Aunt Chen to the Family Temple. He also had the old nanny who prevented Yueyao from going to the front courtyard beaten with twenty boards and sold off; the servant who blocked Dong Qing from seeking medical help suffered the same fate. Furthermore, two maids who spread rumors were also sold.

Lian Dongfang’s actions were truly decisive and swift.

Ma Chengteng watched from the sidelines, silent. Within less than a Shichen Chinese Time, the person behind the curtains was identified. If it had been Lady Mo, he would have accepted it without question, but using a Maternal Auntie as a scapegoat, did they think him a fool?

However, Ma Chengteng also knew that for Lian Dongfang to even pull out a Maternal Auntie was already his limit. Lian Dongfang could never implicate Lady Mo, for that would ruin the reputation of the Lian family.

After Lian Dongfang had dealt with everyone, Ma Chengteng said with a smile, “I had no idea Brother Dongbo handled matters with such efficiency.” The irony in his words was too strong.

Lian Dongfang seemed not to understand Ma Chengteng’s implication, “Brother Ma, if you have any dissatisfaction, feel free to voice it. As long as it’s within my power, I will definitely not hesitate. However, taking Yueyao to Ma’s Mansion is absolutely impossible.”

Ma Chengteng looked at Lian Dongfang’s expression. Although he was still furious, he knew he lacked evidence. Even if Lady Mo was the mastermind, without proof, he was powerless. At this moment, he could only negotiate terms, “After the period of sevens passes, I want to take Yueyao to live at Ma’s Mansion. Afterwards, every few months, I will take Yueyao to stay with us for two or three months, otherwise I will not feel at ease.”

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Lian Dongfang’s face darkened, but considering Lian Mansion was at fault and allowing Yueyao to live at Ma’s Mansion for three to five months each year would only demonstrate her closeness with her maternal family, this request was somewhat bearable.

Ma Chengteng had another condition, “Every three to five days, I will send someone to check on my niece.” After saying this, he added, “Lest my niece falls ill or is infuriated to death without my knowledge. She swallows down her sufferings and tears alone and doesn’t confide in me. Having people checking in regularly, I will be informed of Yueyao’s well-being and won’t worry about similar incidents happening again.”

Lian Dongfang responded with a forced smile, “Good, I agree to everything you said. Brother Ma, rest assured, she’s my biological niece, and I will take good care of her.” Ma Chengteng’s terms were all agreed to by Lian Dongfang; he had no choice but to agree, otherwise, if this scandal broke out, Lady Mo would be ruined. Ruining Lady Mo would implicate her two sons, something he absolutely couldn’t accept.

Yueyao was very surprised, “Maternal Aunt Chen? How could it be Maternal Aunt Chen?” Lady Mo had already found a scapegoat in advance; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been resolved so swiftly.

Nanny Hao nodded, “Old Master has already sent Maternal Aunt Chen to the Family Temple. Miss, the Old Master can’t investigate further. Investigating further would lead to Eldest Madam.” Investigating further would implicate Lady Mo, tarnishing her reputation and harming her two legitimate sons. Lady Mo’s biggest reliance was her two sons, who were also the Lian family’s hope. This was why the grandmother had never touched Lady Mo’s core; therefore, Yueyao had never hoped that this incident alone would topple Lady Mo. It was impossible unless Tingli and Tingyi were gone; no one could shake Lady Mo’s position.

Nanny Hao was somewhat worried about Yueyao, “Miss, having offended the Eldest Madam, from now on it will be difficult for you to navigate within the mansion.”

Yueyao chuckled softly, “She can’t harm me. I am not from the main branch. Even if Lady Mo disregards her own face, she must consider her children. As long as there’s no loss of life, naturally, there won’t be any idle talk. But I am different; I am from the second branch, and even if I am temporarily affiliated with the main branch, I still have my uncle’s support. Lady Mo won’t dare to openly mistreat me. This incident makes her even more cautious.”

Lady Mo’s greatest reliance is her pair of legitimate sons, and similarly, her greatest vulnerability also lies with them. If her reputation is destroyed, it would also ruin her sons’ futures. This is why Lady Mo had already prepared Maternal Aunt Chen as a scapegoat.