Chapter 468: Chapter 171 Compromise
Yueyao, tired from practicing her calligraphy, left the study to walk around the courtyard. She looked up at the sky, where the stars twinkled with dazzling light.
Seeing Yueyao’s furrowed brows, Nanny Hao asked softly, “Miss, what’s wrong? Are you thinking about the Marquis’ household?” It was rare to see the young lady like this; she must be worried about the affairs of the Marquis’ household.
Yueyao shook her head, “No, it doesn’t matter whether I go to the Marquis’ household or not.” Going to the Marquis’ household had its benefits, but not going didn’t an she had no other options. Yueyao was just anxious that she hadn’t found a bodyguard after such a long ti. If this continued, her heart would truly be uneasy.
As Yueyao fretted about the bodyguard situation, Bai Yi ca to visit. Bai Yi was also quite helpless; the matter had already been agreed upon, but right after Miss Lian arrived at the Marquis’ household, the Lady of Marquis Jingning beca ill with a cold and took days to recover. The Bai Family, because of this, had been talking in front of Madam about how Yueyao brought bad luck. After a few repetitions, Madam believed it and had the Heir’s Wife dismiss the idea.
This was Luo Mingzhu’s first encounter with Yueyao, and she used it to intimidate her, although she personally didn’t believe it. She insisted that Yueyao reject the girl sent by the Bai Family, and even Bai Han, whom she couldn’t get along with, began to disgust her. At ho, Mingzhu always had her way. This ti, with the Lady of Marquis Jingning disagreeing, she started to make a scene. Unable to sway her own mother, she began to view Bai Han with disdain, and did not just stop there. She also scrutinized the Bai Family mbers, making their lives miserable. Finally, the Lady of Marquis Jingning gave in.
Yueyao looked at Bai Yi and said, “It’s been half a month since last ti; I need to know exactly what happened in between.” She needed to know why there had been such a long delay; it couldn’t just pass without explanation.
Bai Yi explained the cause of the matter. It wasn’t that Bai Yi was too honest, but rather that if he didn’t tell Yueyao now, she would find out anyway once she went to the Marquis’ household.
After hearing the cause of the incident, Yueyao thought for a mont and asked, “There are rumors outside that the health of the Lady of Marquis Jingning is poor; is that true?”
Bai Yi nodded. Since giving birth to Mingzhu, Madam had been unwell, constantly dicated, spending half the year bedridden. She was practically a dicine jar.
Seeing Bai Yi admit this, Yueyao imdiately refused, saying, “I will not go to the Marquis’ household. Although I want two bodyguards, as long as I have money, I can always find satisfactory ones. My reputation is already not good; I do not wish to make it worse. I am too proud to endure such humiliation. Besides, without the Marquis Jingning’s residence, it’s not as if I can’t survive. If necessary, I will ask my cousin-in-law or Uncle Li; I can always find bodyguards. If all else fails, asking Mr. Yu Shan is also an option.”
Bai Yi was stunned; he hadn’t expected Yueyao to reject going to the Marquis’ household again and quickly said, “Miss Lian, this is just a misunderstanding. Once Madam knows it’s a misunderstanding, there will be no problem.”
Yueyao chuckled lightly, “I dare not harbor any hope of good luck. Once your madam has decided I bring misfortune, every ti anyone in your household is unwell, the bla will fall on . The Lady of Marquis Jingning is already in poor health; if I were to go there and she experienced even a headache or a fever, I could never clear my na. I am absolutely unwilling to enter the doors of the Marquis’ household recklessly again.”
Bai Yi looked ashad.
Upon hearing Yueyao’s refusal, Madam Ping was more surprised than displeased, “How could she refuse?” In her understanding, Yueyao should have ford a good relationship with Mingzhu. After all, the Marquis Jingning’s household was one that many couldn’t curry favor with. If she got along well with Mingzhu, there would surely be good returns in the future.
Bai Yi relayed Yueyao’s reasons to Madam Ping.
Madam Ping smiled faintly, “This child is wise. Since she is unwilling, we shall not force her.” While Madam Ping said this outwardly, the younger aunt would hardly let this rest. Picky as she was, having found soone who caught her eye, how could she let this inexplicable reason be the end of it? The quarrel had already lasted half a month, and it looked set to continue.
When Luo Mingzhu heard that Yueyao had refused, her expression soured imdiately.
The Lady of Marquis Jingning, upon hearing that Yueyao was unwilling to visit again, showed a displeased expression, “Since she doesn’t appreciate the opportunity, we will simply find soone else.” Her daughter was so precious; why bother with soone destined for misfortune and ungrateful at that? It was truly vexing.
The Lady of Marquis Jingning had always been cared for by her elder sister since she was young. The only difficult ti in her life was when the Empress Dowager entered the palace. Once the Empress Dowager established a firm footing in the palace, her life gradually improved. After reaching marriageable age, under the arrangents of the Empress Dowager, she married the Marquis Jingning as his second wife. Since the original wife of Marquis Jingning had no children, and she bore a son on her first try and was quickly designated the Heir’s Wife thanks to the Empress Dowager. Heir Luo Shao, always clever, won his father’s affection and led a rather fortunate life. This environnt also fostered her tactful but firm character. People from the Bai Family and those related to Madam Ping knew her personality well and always appeased her. This refusal by Yueyao had given Lady Bai a very poor impression of her.
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