Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 496 - 185 Not compatible_2

Hua Lei stayed by Yueyao’s side and knew her temperament well; the expression on Yueyao’s face meant that she was angry. Hua Lei panicked and didn’t dare say anything more.

Nanny Hao could only sigh. While things seemed all right before, they were becoming intolerable now. Looking at the young lady’s demeanor, she feared that Yueyao had developed an aversion toward Hua Lei.

After Hua Lei left, she took the opportunity to ask Xi Yu about Xiang Wei’s background. Xi Yu did not know about Xiang Wei’s background and told everything that had happened on the mountain.

Hua Lei seized on the essential point, "Are you saying the young lady indulges Xiang Wei because she was sent by the young lady of the Luo family?" If that was the case, she could be at ease.

Xi Yu nodded, "Yes, that’s it."

Hua Lei’s mind relaxed slightly. However, she was unaware that her every action had fallen under Xiang Wei’s observation, and naturally, Yueyao had come to know of this as well.

Xiang Wei spoke quite directly, "This girl cannot stay." Everyone has their selfish interests, but when personal ambitions surpass loyalty to the master, that person can no longer be used, or else danger will arise.

Yueyao nodded, "Wait for the right opportunity to send her away." Yueyao wanted to find a good place for Hua Lei and then let her leave, but now was not the time. With Lady Mo lurking and watching like a tiger, it was not safe for Hua Lei to leave.

Xiang Wei said, "As long as you are aware, that’s fine. Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on the people at Lanxi Courtyard for you." With Yueyao’s current situation, the most feared scenario was traitors emerging. Dealing with Lady Mo was simple, but if someone were to leak her secrets, it meant certain defeat.

Yueyao smiled, "You’ll have your work cut out for you."

Xiang Wei chuckled, "Madam, are you planning to stay in Lian Mansion forever?" Since she was aware of the dangers, naturally, she would look for an opportunity to leave.

Yueyao smiled bitterly, "I promised my grandmother that unless it’s absolutely necessary, I cannot leave Lian Mansion." Yueyao knew this was not right, but she was someone who honored her promises. Since she had pledged, she would fulfill it.

After finishing her evening meal, Yueyao summoned Nanny Hao and asked, "Have there been any unusual movements in the mansion these past two months?"

Nanny Hao shook her head, "My lady, the mansion has been quiet these past two months." After saying this, she added, "Well, there is one thing. Fourth Miss created something called handmade soap, and Madam sold the recipe. I heard it sold for twenty thousand taels of silver."

Yueyao maintained a neutral expression but thought to herself that Yuehuan must have been forced to come up with something to appease Lady Mo. Remembering what Yuehuan had said previously, Yueyao asked, "Has Lady Mo swallowed up both the Eldest Miss and Fourth Miss’s dowries?"

Nanny Hao pondered and then responded, "My lady, if Eldest Madam had consumed the dowries of Eldest Miss and Fourth Miss, there would have been some rumors, it wouldn’t be this calm." If either Eldest Miss or Fourth Miss let slip any information, she would have heard some whispers.

Yueyao pursed her lips; Yuehuan had willingly offered her dowry, and Yueying, too, likely could not escape Lady Mo’s covert actions.

Yuehuan brightened when she heard Yueyao had returned. Perhaps it was her state of mind, but Yuehuan felt more at peace with Yueyao in the mansion.

Hong Mei, seeing Yuehuan with a beaming smile, said, "Miss, what’s making you so happy? Are you this cheerful because Third Young Lady has returned?"

Yuehuan’s heart tightened. Although Hong Mei appeared very loyal to her, Yuehuan dared not trust her wholeheartedly. Yuehuan was certain that Hong Mei had someone behind her, but whether it was Maternal Aunt Su or Lady Mo remained unknown.

Yuehuan smiled and said, "Yes, every time Third Sister returns, I receive a gift." Every time Yueyao came back, she would bring gifts, so Yuehuan’s statement was plausible.

Hong Mei said with a smile, "Miss, this time Third Young Lady was visiting the mountains as a guest for someone, so there won’t be any gifts."

The joy on Yuehuan’s face disappeared in an instant, and she honestly felt like vomiting blood. Her act was getting more and more refined. Sometimes Yuehuan thought that if she could return to the modern age, she would definitely join the entertainment industry and surely win an acting award. fгeewebnovёl.com

With feigned confusion, Yuehuan said, "Hong Mei, what do you think Third Sister is aiming for by getting on good terms with the young lady of Marquis Jingning’s Residence? I don’t believe that Third Sister would court the young lady of the Luo family’s favor without reason."

Hong Mei shook her head, "Third Young Lady is so clever, how could I possibly guess her intentions?" Not only was the Third Young Lady clever, but she was also scheming. How else would she dare to disregard Madam? But Hong Mei only kept this thought to herself.

Disappointment was written all over Yuehuan’s face.

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