Time Travel: The Noble Family
Chapter 383 - 135: Danger on the Descent

Chapter 383: Chapter 135: Danger on the Descent

When Yueyao was studying the scriptures, she asked Ru Kong, "Master, I’ve heard that the winter plum blossoms at Zhaohua Temple are especially beautiful when they bloom. Master, I wonder if I could go and see them?"

Ru Kong shook his head, "That area has been sealed off, and ordinary people are not allowed to enter." Many places on the mountain are guarded and people aren’t permitted to come and go freely.

Yueyao felt somewhat disappointed, "I’ve been troubling Teacher this whole time." Then she handed over a five hundred taels silver note, "Teacher, this is for the temple to buy incense oil." Yueyao knew that five hundred taels wasn’t much for Zhaohua Temple, but it also represented my heartfelt sentiment.

After three consecutive sunny days, the snow on the ground had completely melted. Last time it was light snow, but if it were to snow heavily, it wouldn’t melt in less than ten or eight days, and by then, we might not be able to return home for the New Year.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one else in the house, Yueyao said to Yuehuan, "I reckon we’ll be returning in the next couple of days. If you encounter any difficulties at Lian Mansion later on, send someone to discreetly inform my two personal maids or Nanny Deng and Nanny Hao. If I’m able to help, I won’t refuse. However, for now, let’s keep our relationship a secret from those around you. Even your two maids cannot be told, they don’t seem trustworthy." These two maids were either from Lady’s family or Maternal Aunt Su’s people, neither reliable.

Yuehuan felt a weight lifted from her shoulders, having heard Yueyao’s words made her feel much more relieved. At least she wasn’t struggling alone anymore. In fact, Yuehuan had also thought a lot during this time, "Third Sister, I’ve been considering your advice for a long time, relying on Second Sister is indeed the best choice." Other than relying on Yuebing, Yuehuan couldn’t think of a better solution. She had plenty of ideas for making money, but if she really voiced them, not only would Maternal Aunt Su become suspicious, but Lady’s family would also consume her without leaving anything behind. Being too conspicuous in the past, she must keep a low profile from now on.

Yueyao nodded, "Yes, only if Second Sister does well and marries into a good family will you be able to find a good match. As for how to do it exactly, it’s up to your own abilities."

Yuehuan forced a smile, "I’ll find a way." Actually, it was extremely awkward for her to think about sucking up to a child, filling her with resentment, but there was no other choice.

Yuehuan could only reassure herself that she would treat Yuebing as her boss and serve her. Enduring for a few years would pass, otherwise she really couldn’t get over it.

Seeing Yuehuan’s expression, Yueyao said, "You don’t need to worry, Yuebing may be willful and proud, but you don’t have to agree with her on everything, acting like a lackey. If she does something wrong, you could subtly make some suggestions. That might have a better effect." Yueyao said this because she had some understanding of Yuebing. Although Yuebing was willful, she wasn’t an obstinate person; she could still listen to different opinions.

As Yueyao expected, two days later, someone from Lian Mansion came to fetch them back.

Before descending the mountain, Yueyao cautiously asked the steward who came to pick them up, "Is the road still slippery? If it is, we’ll go back in a couple of days." Yueyao was afraid the road would be unsafe.

The steward hurriedly said, "Miss, rest assured, the snow on the road has melted. There will be no problem; the driver is an old man with thirty years of experience, there shouldn’t be any issues." The journey here went smoothly, and the return should be no different. He had traveled this road back and forth at least ten times without incident, and this time would certainly be no different.

Yueyao blandly replied, "I hope it’s as you say. If something happens..." She left the sentence unfinished and returned to the room. As for what to say next, it wasn’t necessary. It was enough that the steward understood.

On the way back, Yueyao and Yuehuan each had their own carriage. This time, it wasn’t Yueyao who refused, but Lian Mansion had prepared a carriage for each of them.

Yueyao looked at the two carriages that were identical and didn’t give it another thought. She got into the carriage; Hua Lei and Qiao Lan followed her, while Nanny Hao went on the carriage behind.

As Yueyao got on the carriage, she couldn’t help but look once more towards Zhaohua Temple. After returning this time, she didn’t know when she would be able to visit Zhaohua Temple again.

These three months brought great peace to her heart, an unparalleled serenity. No matter what the future held, at least the tumultuous emotions had truly settled, and the gains of these three months had been immensely beneficial to her.

Yueyao seldom spoke; Qiao Lan wasn’t one for many words either. It was Hua Lei who chattered non-stop by their side.

During this period, Hua Lei hadn’t complained at all, but the days on the mountain were truly dull. With nothing to do but work and no leisure activities, it was quite difficult for someone like Hua Lei, who enjoyed gossip and being in the thick of things. Now that she could finally return to the Mansion, Hua Lei felt completely relieved.