Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 577 - 227 Idea

Bai Yi signaled a few maids, and Zhi Qin among others exited. Xi Yu glanced at Yueyao, saw Yueyao nod her head, and also left.

Once everyone else in the room had left, Yueyao finally asked, "Has Zhao Yuner been betrothed yet?"

Mingzhu shook her head.

Frowning, Yueyao said, "She hasn’t been betrothed yet she resides permanently in your residence. Could it be that there is someone of a suitable age for her there? If she doesn’t hurry to discuss marriage after reaching marriageable age, she won’t be able to marry into a good family. Bai Yi’s disdainful demeanor shows that this woman is very calculating. I suspect this girl is aiming for the Heir of Marquis Jingning."

Mingzhu shook her head, "No, even if there were someone of the appropriate age, she wouldn’t be eligible." Even if she were the concubine-born child of Marquis Jingning’s Residence, Zhao Yuner, the daughter of a declined household, would not be worthy.

Mingzhu was naive, but she was not unaware.

Yueyao said, "If there are no men of her age, what is she doing staying at your house? Don’t tell me she is filial to your mother. If this gets out, people will think you and your brother are so unfilial that you need an outsider to show filial piety! This woman is clearly taking advantage of Mingzhu’s naivety."

Mingzhu shook her head, "It’s because my mother likes her that she allowed her to stay, and I can’t really say anything about it."

Yueyao wouldn’t dare to speak ill of the Lady of Marquis Jingning, "Maybe your mother intends to arrange a match for her. But how can your mother discuss matches when she doesn’t leave Marquis Jingning’s Residence? Mingzhu, has your sister-in-law arranged a match for her?" The Lady of Marquis Jingning could hardly get out of bed; how could she arrange a marriage for Zhao Yuner? This matter would definitely fall on Madam Ping’s shoulders. If Madam Ping hasn’t arranged a marriage for Zhao Yuner, then her speculation must be true.

Mingzhu glared at Yueyao, "If you have something to say, say it directly; don’t beat around the bush. You weren’t this annoying before."

Yueyao didn’t directly say it, "Figure it out yourself! If everything has to be explained to you, you’ll never grow up." The people in Marquis Jingning’s Residence protected Mingzhu well, keeping her very naive and unaware of the outside dangers.

Family protection is good, but excessive protection harms Mingzhu. Yueyao felt that since Mingzhu was already thirteen, she should be exposed to these matters. If she didn’t understand these conflicts, she would suffer greatly once she was married.

Every time Yueyao spoke with the tone of an elder, Mingzhu felt speechless, "You should remember, you are two years younger than me; I am your elder sister, understand?"

Yueyao chuckled, "Understood, elder sister. Then think about it carefully!" Although she felt older in her mind than Mingzhu, she was indeed younger and didn’t argue with Mingzhu.

Though Mingzhu was naive, it didn’t mean she was stupid. She hadn’t thought much about it before, but now reflecting on it, she frowned. Zhao Yuner was probably just like Bai Han, harboring ill-intents.

Yueyao knew that Mingzhu took this matter to heart and became suspicious of Zhao Yuner; this was the effect she wanted. She wouldn’t say more.

Seeing Mingzhu’s sullen mood, Yueyao smiled and said, "You just mentioned that you have been practicing calligraphy recently and even received praise from Marquis and the Princely Heir. Write a couple to show me whether you have improved." Yueyao intended to divert Mingzhu’s attention.

Mingzhu, discontented, mumbled, "You underestimate me. I have not only improved in calligraphy, but my flute playing has also improved a lot! Do you want to listen?"

Yueyao nodded her agreement, naturally wanting to listen.

Zhi Qin brought over the Jade Flute immediately upon being called.

Mingzhu played a very cheerful tune, and Yueyao listened attentively. Achieving such a level in just over a year was indeed impressive. Yueyao, after Mingzhu finished, smiled and said, "It was played well, but if you changed the jade to a bamboo flute, it would sound even better."

Flutes could be made from bamboo, bone, jade, metal, and other materials, but the purest and best notes were produced from bamboo. However, people preferred luxury, and the wealthy often used jade or other precious metals to make their flutes.

Upon hearing Yueyao’s explanation, Mingzhu said cheerfully, "I’ll have them find me some good bamboo flutes, and then we’ll compare to see whether the Jade Flute or the Bamboo Flute is better."

Elsewhere, Zhuang Ruolan and Madam Ping had returned to the courtyard, having dismissed the servants as well, and they too started discussing private matters in the room.

Madam Ping sought advice from Zhuang Ruolan on bearing children, "It hasn’t been long since your last childbirth, tell me if you have received any good remedies?" Madam Ping had tried many fertility remedies, but none had worked.

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