Chapter 452 - 163 Marquis Jingning’s Residence (Part 1)_2
Yueyao tapped her own head; she was thinking too far ahead. After all, gaining the Empress Dowager’s pity was a matter of luck; it was better to focus on practical matters, such as demanding appropriate compensation for forfeiting her pride to serve as a maid to Luo Mingzhu. While many things were as difficult as reaching the heavens for her, they would be easy for the people of Marquis Jingning’s Residence. As long as her requests were not excessive, she believed they would agree.
Yueyao considered what she needed most at the moment. She had enough money; what she lacked were reliable people. After much thought, she decided that if Marquis Jingning’s Residence truly wanted her to serve Luo Mingzhu as a maid, she would ask for a highly skilled female guard. Her own safety was more important than anything else.
Yuebing’s eyes sparkled with excitement when she learned that Yueyao had received an invitation from Marquis Jingning’s Residence. Yuebing wondered if she could attend with Yueyao this time.
Nanny Wang shook her head and said, "Young Lady, we still don’t know what Marquis Jingning’s Residence has invited the Third Young Lady for. If we rashly follow, it will surely displease them." Prominent families have strong aversions to such uninvited intrusions. If we are resented for it, the loss outweighs the gain.
Knowing Nanny Wang was right, Yuebing nevertheless felt downhearted. First, it had been Duke of Lu’s Mansion, now Marquis Jingning’s Residence, and Yueyao’s life seemed better than hers. In every aspect, Yuebing now felt inferior to Yueyao.
Seeing Yuebing’s low spirits and thinking it was because of the issue at hand, Nanny Wang said after a moment’s thought, "Young Lady, don’t overthink it. Although the young lady of the Luo family has a noble status, her arrogant and domineering demeanor has made her unpopular in the circle of noble daughters. Girls of similar status dislike her. If the Young Lady gets close to Third Miss Luo, others who can’t do anything to Miss Luo due to her status will instead vent their anger on those around her." Nanny Wang didn’t fully endorse the idea of Yuebing interacting with Luo Mingzhu; there were plenty of ways to blend into the circle of noble daughters without resorting to potentially burdensome methods.
Nanny Wang had her own reservations. She worried about one thing: she knew Luo Mingzhu was fond of Heir Apparent Ning Lixuan of Duke Ning’s Mansion and that the two often met. If the Young Lady became friendly with Miss Luo, she would surely frequently encounter Heir Ning. Considering Heir Ning’s status and appearance, Nanny Wang couldn’t help worrying. If Yuebing were to take a fancy to Heir Ning, it would surely end tragically. Even if Heir Ning lost interest in Miss Luo, he would definitely not marry a Legitimate Daughter of a Fifth Rank official.
Nanny Wang didn’t know what the future held, but she had to prevent this possibility for now. The Second Young Lady was still young and fickle; it would be better to wait a couple of years until her demeanor settled before considering marital prospects.
After thinking it over, Nanny Wang said, "Young Lady, what you need to do now is to study the Six Arts and needlework well. Once you finish mourning and start socializing, let everyone know your abilities, and I’m sure you’ll find a good match." Nanny Wang felt the most important thing for Yuebing now was to learn skills. As long as she was capable and talented, she wouldn’t have to worry about marrying into a prominent family.