Chapter 1077 - 455: Conflict 2
After Kexin finished eating her supplementary food, Nanny Hua smiled and said, "The young lady is just like Madam in this aspect." Xiao Kexin is not only easy to care for, but now eats whatever she is given, without any fuss. Because of this, six-month-old Xiao Kexin already weighs as much as other children who are seven or eight months old. Yueyao can’t hold her for too long, as her arms get sore after a while.
Yueyao took a handkerchief to wipe Xiao Kexin’s mouth and clean her face. Whatever she can do herself, Yueyao prefers not to have others do it.
Xiang Wei came in from outside. Her body had recovered, and she was no longer as afraid of the heat as she once was.
Seeing the beads of sweat on Xiang Wei’s face, Yueyao smiled and said, "Xi Yu, bring a bowl of iced plum juice." Yueyao doesn’t eat such sweet and sour things; these refreshments are prepared for Xiang Wei.
Xiang Wei drank a bowl of iced plum juice, feeling cool from head to toe: "So refreshing. I’ll have another bowl." Nanny Hua’s culinary skills are indeed exceptional. The same thing, when made by Nanny Hua, just tastes better. Originally, Xiang Wei wanted Nanny Hua to help out at the shop, but Yueyao refused. Yueyao values Nanny Hua greatly, entrusting her with the kitchen. Nanny Hua, feeling Yueyao’s trust, puts her heart into her work. She adjusts the menu according to the seasons and tailors the diet to the health conditions of Yueyao and An Zhichen. Such a valuable talent, Yueyao is reluctant to let go. Money is endless, but health is paramount.
Yueyao refused: "One bowl is enough; eating too much cold food is bad for the spleen and stomach." Even though Xiang Wei’s health was better now, Yueyao was still strict with her.
Xiang Wei shrugged, knowing this would be the outcome: "The Madam of the Lin Family is quite adept at managing. To find out about this, I had to put in quite a bit of effort." However strict Lady Lin’s management was, there were always loopholes to be found, albeit with some difficulty.
Yueyao had someone take Kexin away: "What was the reason?"
Xiang Wei sneered and said, "Lady Lin heard rumors that Tingzheng was born to a woman from a brothel. Moreover, she learned that you were initially against this marriage, and there were also rumors outside that Tingzheng was the Ninth Prince’s boy concubine. Lady Lin was displeased, and when you sent Zhuang Ruolan to discuss the wedding date at such a time, she naturally showed an unpleasant face." Xiang Wei thought Lady Lin must have been out of her mind. The marriage was already settled, and now she’s putting on airs? Does she think Yueyao is someone to be trifled with?
The matter of Tingzheng’s birth mother being a woman from a brothel was easy to verify, and it was not surprising Lady Lin knew of the rumors about Tingzheng being the Ninth Prince’s boy concubine. But how Lady Lin knew Yueyao was unwilling to marry into their family was puzzling: "I don’t like the Young Miss of the Lin Family; only Heyue, Tingzheng, you, and I knew about this. How did Lady Lin find out?" An Zhichen definitely wouldn’t tell the Lin family; Xiang Wei certainly wouldn’t either. The only suspect left was Tingzheng.
For some reason, a fleeting disappointment flashed in Yueyao’s heart.
Xiang Wei found it interesting: "The Lin Family found out from Tingzheng that you didn’t agree to this marriage from the start, and because of this, Lady Lin was quite unhappy with you."
Yueyao smiled slightly, "So what? So she gave our cousin-in-law a hard time?"
Xiang Wei recalled that she too had supported the marriage and offered advice to Yueyao, feeling her own judgment was flawed, "The Lin family’s reputation is good, their offspring are capable, and Lady Lin’s reputation outside is also quite positive. Who would’ve thought she had such a personality? Ah, I somewhat regret persuading you to accept the marriage." Lady Lin had a good reputation and was capable, but she looked down on Tingzheng’s background and harbored discontent towards Yueyao. The marriage was bound to be troublesome in the future.
Yueyao laughed lightly, "Trouble? You’re overthinking it. Once Tingzheng marries, I will no longer involve myself in his affairs. If Tingzheng chooses to endure the Wife’s Family’s disdain, that is his business." How Lady Lin felt about her was irrelevant; she simply wouldn’t interact with the Lin family in the future.
Xiang Wei thought for a moment and then added, "The Young Miss of the Lin Family is quite decent."
Yueyao shook her head with a smile but didn’t say much: "You all say Miss Lin is good, but being a daughter at home and being a wife are two different things. You’ll see in the future whether the Young Miss of the Lin Family is truly good." After this incident, Yueyao no longer held any expectations for the Young Miss of the Lin Family. However, it was too late for regrets now.
Xiang Wei was somewhat puzzled, "What do you mean? From what I know, Miss Lin is really good—she’s attractive and has a good temperament, and she’s been learning household management from Lady Lin for the past two years. If the Lin family didn’t have just one daughter, Lord Lin never intended to use his daughter for a marriage alliance. He wouldn’t have chosen Tingzheng otherwise."