Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Scheming
Chapter 476: Scheming
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This matter might not have anything to do with Concubine Qiu. Since it had reached Yao Yao’s ears, she must have heard it too.
If she ignored it, it meant that she had something up her sleeve.
What could a concubine scheme?
She was relying on the fact that she was pregnant and wanted to be a n.o.ble concubine second only to the first wife.
Of course, Concubine Qiu was really smart. Even if she had thoughts, she did not test her personally. Instead, she used the servants in the residence to test her.
Even if she failed, the law would not punish anyone. In any case, this matter had nothing to do with her.
Old Madam Yu frowned and added, “Even though she laid a golden egg today, she’s still a concubine. If she’s more obedient, she’ll do her best to raise the child after he’s born. In the future, when she’s successful, she’ll really be able to become a mother because of her son and gain some glory and dignity.” At this point, she changed the topic and said, “Get her to copy a Buddhist scripture for Eldest Madam Yang every day from now on to pray for her recovery.”
She had asked Lady Qiu to copy Buddhist scriptures for Yang Shuwan not because she really hoped that Yang Shuwan would recover, but to remind Lady Qiu to remember her ident.i.ty at all times. She could not forget for a moment that her first wife had yet to leave the court.
Nanny Liu went down to settle it.
Old Madam Yu sighed slightly. “Recently, I’ve asked a matchmaker to find a suitable concubine. I plan to take in another proper concubine for your father, in case Concubine Qiu doesn’t know her place after gaining power.”
Yu Youyao did not want to care about this lousy matter. She only smiled and did not say anything.
Thinking that she was still young, even if she was in charge of the family, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to say such a vexing thing in front of her. Old Madam Yu didn’t mention it again.
Changing the topic, she mentioned Yu Jianjia, “Your third sister plans to return to the manor to continue recuperating in a few days. I originally felt that her health had improved a little, so I didn’t plan to let her go to the manor again. It’s indeed a little outrageous for her to stay in the manor at such a young age. However, since she has asked, I can’t refuse.”
If it were anyone else, she would have rejected it cleanly.
However, the key to Yu Jianjia’s illness was to recuperate. How she recuperated depended on herself. How could others help her make a decision? If she did something bad out of kindness, wouldn’t it delay her recovery?
Yu Youyao was not surprised. “Third Sister’s health is more important.”
Yu Jianjia was just too smart and thought too much. How could she live happily in the residence?
For the sake of her health, she definitely had to leave.
Moreover, she and Concubine Qiu were in charge of the residence now. Yu
Jianjia was not in good health, so she could not interfere. There was no benefit in staying in the residence.
It was better to stay away from this troublesome place. Her family would still be a little concerned about her.
Old Madam Yu shook her head. “Our family has announced to the public that your third sister was born prematurely and her body is a little weak. There’s nothing we can do about it. In the past, your third sister was young, so outsiders couldn’t say much. However, ever since your third sister moved into the manor, there have already been rumors in the capital that she has a terrible illness. It’s ultimately harmful to her reputation.”
Back then, Madam Yang and Eldest Son’s matter could only be covered up with the excuse of being born prematurely. After that, Yu Jianjia had been sick. It took a lot of effort for the family to help her.
Who wouldn’t feel sorry for her granddaughter, who she had spent so much effort raising?
Even though she was distant from Yu Jianjia, she cared about her granddaughter.
She did not want Yu Jianjia to return to the manor because she wanted to take the opportunity to stop the bad rumors outside.
Yu Youyao smiled faintly. “Grandmother, you don’t have to worry too much. Third Sister is still young. After recuperating for a few years, if she goes out, the rumors will stop. If…”
She didn’t finish the sentence.
However, Old Madam Yu understood that if she couldn’t recover well, she would have to bear the reputation of having a bad illness even if she didn’t want to. “There’s no choice.”
Yu Jianjia had indeed recovered a little after recuperating in the manor for a while. Perhaps she would really recover after recuperating in the manor for a while.
The grandmother and granddaughter discussed some trivial matters together.
Then, Yu Youyao returned to the Jade Courtyard.
At this moment, Concubine Qiu had also received a message from Nanny Liu.
Her gentle face immediately turned pale. Concubine Qiu couldn’t care less that she was pregnant. She bent her legs and knelt on the ground.
“My status is low, so I don’t dare to have any delusions. I always remember Old Madam’s kindness, which is why I’m blessed to serve Eldest Master. Now that I’m able to help Eldest Master share Eldest Miss’s burdens, it’s already my greatest blessing. I don’t dare to have any delusions. I only hope that I can give birth to a child well.”
When Nanny Liu heard this, she nodded to herself. “As long as you understand.”
She was not stupid. She was not in a hurry to deny the rumors about the residence, nor did she admit anything. However, as a concubine, she expressed her stance on the spot.
Lady Qiu sent Nanny Liu out in fear.
She knew very well that her status was low. The reason why she could have such dignity today was firstly because of Old Madam’s kindness, secondly because Eldest Miss was kind, and thirdly, because of the unborn child in her stomach.
Once a concubine, always a concubine.
If she could behave herself, with her current dignity in the residence, she would naturally be able to live a glorious life in the future. If she had other thoughts, it would be common for wealthy families to prioritize the child over the mother.
She had first heard the rumors in the residence.
She ignored them. It wasn’t that she really had those restless thoughts, but she wanted to test Old Madam and Eldest Miss’s bottom line and knew how to behave.
Even if she angered Old Madam, the law would not punish anyone. This matter was not her fault and had nothing to do with her.
Even if Old Madam was targeting the child in her stomach, she wouldn’t really do anything to her.
Indeed!
The reason why Old Madam was willing to give her some respect was—
The family indeed needed someone to handle the matters on the surface. On the other hand, it was for Eldest Miss. She did not want Eldest Miss to be burdened by the matters of the inner residence at such a young age.
As long as it involved Eldest Miss, Old Madam was especially scheming.
As soon as this small commotion in the residence appeared, it was suppressed by Old Madam Yu. The servants also knew Old Madam Yu’s att.i.tude and became more cautious in their words and actions. Three days later, Yu Jianjia prepared to return to the manor
Yu Youyao personally sent Yu Jianjia out of the city.
Yu Jianjia’s health was not good, so the carriage moved very slowly. During the b.u.mpy journey, Yu Jianjia was thinking about something. After traveling for an unknown period of time, the carriage suddenly stopped.
After all, they were outside and there were many skilled guards around her. Yu Jianjia still felt fl.u.s.tered and said to Ai Ye, “Ask Tao Da, who’s driving the carriage, what happened.”
Ai Ye calmed down and quickly leaned over to lift the curtain. “Old Man Tao, why did the carriage stop?”
Tao Da explained, “The road ahead is a little narrow. There’s a carriage blocking the way. I think there’s a problem with the carriage. I’ve already ordered someone to go over and ask.”