Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 508 - 190 Demand_2

Lady Mo raised her head to look at her husband’s anxious expression and dismissed the thought. If it were just about money, her husband would not have had such a strong reaction; it must have been about something else that was more important.

Lian Dongfang had not intended to tell Lady Mo, but the matter was of great importance, so he had to discuss it with her. Facing Lady Mo, Lian Dongfang said, "Before father’s death, he spoke with Dongbo for a long time. I believe father entrusted Dongbo with the entire Lian family’s network of connections; otherwise, how could his career be so smooth? But after my younger brother’s death, this network has been severed." What Lian Dongfang referred to was actually the network of connections left by Old Grand Master Lian.

Old Grand Master Lian had served as a Chancellor for over ten years, and apart from the obvious power, he also had a force behind the scenes. However, though Lian Dongfang was the heir of the family, he did not inherit this particular aspect, and he greatly resented this. He had been waiting for his younger brother to pass away, but then the network of connections was lost. He was certain that his younger brother had left something behind and had been searching for it over the years but couldn’t find it at all.

Not until today did he receive news that made him realize he had been looking in the wrong direction. Turned out, Dongbo had not entrusted these things upon his deathbed but had transferred them to Li Guoxing when he was seriously ill.

Lady Mo was startled, "Old Master, are you saying that this is a list of personnel?"

Lian Dongfang nodded, as the Lian family’s power diminished since the Great Grandfather’s passing, they had discontinued relations with many people. However, there were still quite a number of people in court who had been assisted or sponsored by Great Grandfather in the past, and all these were resources. He had to see and obtain these things.

Lian Dongfang did not explain too much to Lady Mo, simply stating, "This thing is very important to me; as long as I get it, my future career will go smoothly." With this, he would have help, and his future path would naturally be clear, including the career paths of his sons.

Lady Mo’s heart thumped with anticipation; this would naturally be a great boon for their family. But thinking of Yueyao, Lady Mo felt uncertain and hesitated, "Old Master, Third Girl has always been at odds with me; what if she acts against us? This matter is too important; we should proceed with caution."

Lian Dongfang cast a cold glance at Lady Mo, "If you treated her well, would all this have happened? Would she be so wary of you?" If Yueyao respected Lady Mo, he would have certainly entrusted this matter to Lady Mo. But within the Lian family, he couldn’t find a single person who got along well with Yueyao, and Lady Mo was to blame for this situation.

Lady Mo’s face turned pale in an instant.

Seeing her reaction, Lian Dongfang’s demeanor softened, and he said, "I’ll tell Yueyao that if this thing isn’t retrieved, the Lian family will face disaster. No matter what, she is still a part of the Lian family, and if the family is in trouble, she can’t escape responsibility. She will get it back from Li Guoxing."

Lady Mo felt uncertain.

Lian Dongfang, however, did not think that far ahead; his whole heart was set on getting the item back, "I must get this thing back, and the sooner, the better. This matter relates to my future, and to the future of the Lian family."

After a moment’s thought, Lady Mo suggested, "Old Master, to be cautious, you should come with us. I’ll go with Yueyao to see Lady Li, and Old Master can go directly to Li Guoxing." After pausing, she added, "I fear that Third Young Lady may turn on me at Li Mansion. It’s more appropriate if Old Master goes as well." Lady Mo felt that Lian Dongfang’s presence would make Yueyao more cautious.

Lian Dongfang believed such matters should be attended to sooner rather than later, to avoid unforeseen complications. Before, he had no knowledge of the situation, but now that he did, he couldn’t wait even a moment longer.

Yet Lady Mo felt they were being too hasty, "Old Master, let’s go tomorrow!" Lady Mo did not trust Yueyao; she felt Yueyao would not comply so easily.

Lady Mo felt it was best to ensure Yueyao had concerns to think about. Yueyao’s greatest weakness was none other than Tingzheng. Lady Mo planned to first go to the Li Mansion to bring Tingzheng back, and then take Yueyao to the Li family the next day, which would be more appropriate. This way, Yueyao would naturally obey. Yet she dared not voice this last part. Should her husband learn that she intended to use Tingzheng as a lever against the Third Girl, he would not only disapprove but also scold her severely. Knowing her husband, it was acceptable to do it privately, but she mustn’t bring it out in the open. free𝑤ebnovel.com

Lian Dongfang shook his head, "Let’s go now, the sooner we obtain that thing, the sooner we can be at ease." The reason Lian Dongfang insisted on going now was twofold: he desperately wanted to get his hands on that item, and he believed Yueyao, being one of the Lian family, would not betray her own clan because of an outsider. Not to mention he had explained the seriousness of the matter to Yueyao. Regardless of clan members, for her own sake, Yueyao would need to cooperate.

No matter how Lian Dongfang might have calculated, he could not have anticipated that Yueyao had experienced life twice over and had long since regarded him as a stranger; she was hardly likely to fulfill his wishes.

This time, Lady Mo and Yueyao took a carriage together, filled with Lady Mo’s trusted maids, while Xi Yu, Yueyao’s maid, was in another carriage.

Throughout the carriage ride, Yueyao remained silent, not even bothering to respond to Lady Mo who tried to converse with her several times. Now that things had come to this point, Yueyao did not want to continue the charade with Lady Mo.

A flash of irritation crossed Lady Mo’s face, thankfully she knew to gauge the importance of her next words, "Third Young Lady, I don’t know who has been whispering in your ear, but Auntie truly regards you as her own daughter."

Mockery appeared on Yueyao’s face, and the contempt in her eyes made the other two maids in the carriage lower their heads, not daring to meet Yueyao’s gaze.

Seeing Yueyao’s expression, Lady Mo felt increasingly that the matter was too rushed, and that their venture to the Li family might very well be jeopardized by Yueyao’s behavior. Lady Mo said, "When we arrive at the Li Mansion, you don’t have to speak. You are young and easily embarrassed; the matter of the item can be handled by your uncle and me."

Yueyao nodded, better she not speak at all.

When Lady Li heard that the Lian Dongfang couple was bringing Yueyao directly to visit, she sensed it must be serious, and certainly not good news.

The informing maid whispered a reminder to Lady Li, who was lost in thought, "Madam, Eldest Lady Lian and Miss Yueyao are waiting outside." The Lian family really was strange; they didn’t even drop a calling card when visiting, lacking all manners, despite being from a scholarly family!

Lady Li met Lady Mo and Yueyao in the living room. Gazing at Yueyao, whose eyes were red-rimmed and who kept her head down, Lady Li had a multitude of thoughts.

Lady Mo said with a smile, "We’ve troubled you by leaving Brother Zheng at your estate for such an extended time without expressing our gratitude. My husband and I have come specially to say thank you today."

Lady Li, too, was often involved in social engagements, so she could easily discern sincerity from politeness. Moreover, if they genuinely cared for the child Tingzheng, they would not have waited until today to apologize. But since Lady Mo chose to be insincere, she too would respond in kind, "No trouble at all. Tingzheng is a well-behaved child."

While the two women in the back courtyard maintained a facade of cordiality, the atmosphere in the front courtyard was far less pleasant.

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