Chapter 468 - 171 Compromise
Yueyao, tired from practicing her calligraphy, left the study to walk around the courtyard. She looked up at the sky, where the stars twinkled with dazzling light.
Seeing Yueyao’s furrowed brows, Nanny Hao asked softly, "Miss, what’s wrong? Are you thinking about the Marquis’ household?" It was rare to see the young lady like this; she must be worried about the affairs of the Marquis’ household.
Yueyao shook her head, "No, it doesn’t matter whether I go to the Marquis’ household or not." Going to the Marquis’ household had its benefits, but not going didn’t mean she had no other options. Yueyao was just anxious that she hadn’t found a bodyguard after such a long time. If this continued, her heart would truly be uneasy.
As Yueyao fretted about the bodyguard situation, Bai Yi came to visit. Bai Yi was also quite helpless; the matter had already been agreed upon, but right after Miss Lian arrived at the Marquis’ household, the Lady of Marquis Jingning became ill with a cold and took days to recover. The Bai Family, because of this, had been talking in front of Madam about how Yueyao brought bad luck. After a few repetitions, Madam believed it and had the Heir’s Wife dismiss the idea.
This was Luo Mingzhu’s first encounter with Yueyao, and she used it to intimidate her, although she personally didn’t believe it. She insisted that Yueyao reject the girl sent by the Bai Family, and even Bai Han, whom she couldn’t get along with, began to disgust her. At home, Mingzhu always had her way. This time, with the Lady of Marquis Jingning disagreeing, she started to make a scene. Unable to sway her own mother, she began to view Bai Han with disdain, and did not just stop there. She also scrutinized the Bai Family members, making their lives miserable. Finally, the Lady of Marquis Jingning gave in.
Yueyao looked at Bai Yi and said, "It’s been half a month since last time; I need to know exactly what happened in between." She needed to know why there had been such a long delay; it couldn’t just pass without explanation.
Bai Yi explained the cause of the matter. It wasn’t that Bai Yi was too honest, but rather that if he didn’t tell Yueyao now, she would find out anyway once she went to the Marquis’ household.
After hearing the cause of the incident, Yueyao thought for a moment and asked, "There are rumors outside that the health of the Lady of Marquis Jingning is poor; is that true?"
Bai Yi nodded. Since giving birth to Mingzhu, Madam had been unwell, constantly medicated, spending half the year bedridden. She was practically a medicine jar.