Time Travel: The Noble Family
Chapter 571 - 225 From Jinx to Lucky Star?

Chapter 571: 225 From Jinx to Lucky Star?

The rumor that Yueyao was a Lucky Star quickly reached Lady Cheng’s ears. Originally overjoyed by the imminent arrival of a grandchild, she was now so enraged by the news that she smashed the cup she was holding fiercely onto the ground.

Lady Cheng cursed angrily, "Such a Jinx, bringing misfortune to whoever she encounters. Who on earth is spreading such nonsense?" She couldn’t fathom what sort of bewitching drug that wretched girl had given the Old Master to make him favor her even more than her own Linlin.

Lady Cheng declared furiously, "Whoever dares to spout such nonsense will get twenty strokes." She wanted to stop the rumors but unfortunately, Zhuang Ruolan managed the household at Ma’s Mansion and with both Ma Chengteng and Ma Peng’s public support, there was nothing she could do, despite her anger.

Ma Linlin cursed a few times after getting wind of the news. However, Loo Ying, crumbling her handkerchief in her hands, was full of envy. If only she could be doted on by her uncle and cousin like that, she wouldn’t be worried about marriage prospects. But now she was already fourteen, and there was still no talk of a marriage for her.

Yueyao merely smiled upon hearing this rumor. Jinx or Lucky Star, it was her life to live, and she couldn’t care less about how others saw her.

The talk of Yueyao being a Lucky Star quickly spread outside. People outside marveled, pointing out that within the Lian Mansion, the Third Miss Lian was a disaster, yet once she was in Ma’s Mansion, she became a Lucky Star.

The Lady of Marquis Jingning’s Residence, Madam Ping, hearing the rumor, laughed and said, "Perhaps Yueyao is just more auspicious for the Ma Family than for the Lian family."

Madam Ping’s maid, Ban Yu, giggled behind her hand, "I have never heard of someone who is unlucky for their own family but brings fortune to another. Clearly, someone is scheming behind the scenes."

Another maid, Ban Shan, however, felt the rumor must be true. Whether Yueyao was a Lucky Star or not, she certainly wasn’t a disaster, "I think the rumor isn’t false at all."

Ban Yu considered Ban Shan desperate: "It’s just a coincidence."

Ban Shan didn’t see it as a coincidence, "One might be a coincidence, two also a coincidence, that’s too much of a coincidence. Besides, the fact that this news came from the Ma Family suggests a lot. If the people of Ma’s Mansion hadn’t deliberately done this, how could such rumors arise? And if Miss Yueyao hadn’t brought good fortune to the Ma Family, why would they treat her so kindly? Don’t you think they are being overly nice?" In this world, there’s no kindness without reason, aside from one’s parents, so who else would be so heartfelt in their care? Ban Shan thought of how much better things had been for Mingzhu since Yueyao’s arrival and believed Yueyao must have helped the Ma family a lot, even if the outside world was unaware.

Ban Yu thought it over and felt it made a lot of sense.

Ban Shan continued, "We’ve all witnessed the change in our Third Young Lady. Such a proud person, yet easily tamed by Miss Lian. Now everyone speaks well of our lady." Mingzhu had attended many banquets before and after the new year, and many people noted how much she had matured, deliberately not mentioning her previous behavior. Several families had already hinted at marriage relations, all of which Madam Ping had deflected. Given the Empress Dowager’s and the Princely Heir’s involvement in Mingzhu’s marriage, she certainly wouldn’t speak carelessly without their consent.

But they, who were in the know, understood exactly why Mingzhu had changed so dramatically; it was all thanks to Yueyao.

Ban Yu, after some thought, said, "There were rumors that Master Xuan Tian said the Third Miss Lian is a person of great fortune. Do you think it could be true?"

Ban Shan nodded, "I think so. Leaving aside the Lian family, but ever since Miss Yueyao went to the Ma Family, nothing bad has happened, quite the opposite—the Eldest Young Master Ma keeps rising." With this in mind, Ban Shan suddenly said, "I’ve heard that Third Young Lady is very good at painting. Do you think those clothes from the Cloth Workshop could be her designs?" The Cloth Workshop’s garments were hugely popular in the Capital City’s circles of high society wives. Everyone was speculating about who could be behind these innovative designs with varied guesses, but Young Lady Ma of the Ma Family remained mysterious, never revealing the answer.

Ban Yu exclaimed with discovery, "That’s a real possibility. I’ve seen those sketches, so beautifully drawn. Without a solid foundation, one couldn’t produce such exquisite designs. Madam, do you think the person behind this could be Miss Yueyao?"

Madam Ping said, "It’s very likely." With that, it seemed quite plausible.

Knowing that Madam Ping was in low spirits, Ban Yu suggested, "Madam, why not take a trip to Ma’s Mansion, if only to clear your mind a bit?" The Old Madam had once again brought up the matter of heirs with Madam, souring her mood.

Madam Ping nodded and replied, "Alright. Send the invitation, and we’ll go tomorrow." Recently, Madam Ping had been anxious. Since marrying into the Luo Family and having a daughter four years ago, she hadn’t conceived again. Since last year, the Lady of Marquis Jingning’s Residence had been making oblique suggestions, and now she had outright asked her to stop the concubine’s medicine.