Chapter 103: Chapter 47: Persuasion_2
Yueyao seemed to see through his thoughts. Although her cousin was somewhat naive, he appeared to be a dependable person. Moreover, Yueyao truly had Ma Peng’s best interests at heart, with such a state, he could not perform well in the exams, “Cousin, think it over, if you feel what Yueyao says makes sense, just allow yourself to relax.”
Ma Peng felt a bit embarrassed, but he was also somewhat afraid of his father. Moreover, with the exams approaching, he did not dare to relax.
After talking with Ma Peng for a while, Ma Peng took his leave to continue his struggles. After finishing breakfast, Yueyao went to the study to bid farewell to Ma Chengteng, “Uncle, Grandmother asked me to stay at the estate for a few days, I am thinking of returning tomorrow. If I don’t return tomorrow, Grandmother might send someone to fetch me.” If Grandmother were to find out about the matters at the Ma Family, she might have sent someone already today.
After last night’s disturbances, Ma Chengteng was somewhat unable to cope, “Alright.” It really wasn’t appropriate to keep his niece at the house any longer. The messy affairs had implicated his niece.
Yueyao smiled and nodded, then hesitated, “Uncle, there are some things I don’t know whether to say or not.” In fact, she wanted to speak, but feared it would be abrupt.
After yesterday’s events, Ma Chengteng was fearful of anyone saying anything to him. He was about to speak to stop Yueyao from speaking.
Yueyao, looking a bit embarrassed, “Uncle, my cousin came to see me just now. I noticed he looked unwell, so I asked him a few more questions… Uncle, he said he has been feeling tired from studying recently, a bit frustrated. Uncle, the exams are approaching soon. It’s not good to be in such a state. Father used to tell me that studying should be balanced with relaxation, especially close to exams, we should relax more. Otherwise, it might backfire.”
Seeing Yueyao didn’t mention last night’s incident and talked instead about her son’s imperial examination, Ma Chengteng breathed a sigh of relief. As long as last night’s incidents were not discussed, or his reputation would have been completely lost, “Do you think we should allow your cousin to take it easy for a while?”
Yueyao nodded, “Yes, with cousin’s learning how it is, I have heard from Mother and I believe you must also have an idea, Uncle. Whether he can succeed or not in these few days depends on his past preparation. Uncle, instead of forcing him, it would be better to let him unwind and take the exams with a relaxed mind. It might yield unexpectedly good results.” Yueyao knew Ma Peng would not succeed, thus she gave this suggestion. As his father, Ma Chengteng must also be aware of his son’s capabilities. Of course, whether he would heed this advice, Yueyao was not sure. She was just offering her heartfelt concern.
Ma Chengteng seemed thoughtful.
Yet, Yueyao did not shy away, “Uncle, I also hope my eldest cousin does well.” This statement was sincere. Her eldest cousin genuinely cared for her, and naturally, she hoped for the best for him.
Ma Chengteng nodded, “I will consider it.”
Ma Chengteng, looking at his niece’s calm demeanor, thought he might have overthought things. Last night’s incident was probably unknown to Yueyao. Otherwise, how could she speak so calmly to him. Ma Chengteng relaxed a bit internally, Yueyao was only eight years old, how could she understand these ugly issues. Old Granny Deng wouldn’t have been so foolish as to tell her these things.
After talking with Ma Chengteng for a while longer, Yueyao left the study and returned to Begonia Garden. Indeed, the Ma Family was very chaotic, incomparable even to the Lian family. Alas, this just shows if a household doesn’t have a strong lady of the house, it’s just a mess.
As Yueyao was about to enter the courtyard of Begonia Garden, someone rushed out from inside. Yueyao startled, it was Ma Linlin.
Ma Linlin cursed angrily, “You jinx, troublemaker! Ever since you arrived at our house, you’ve stirred up so much trouble.” After saying that, she slapped her.
Yueyao was stunned. In her previous life, she had been through many things, but she had never experienced a fight or been slapped before.
Hua Lei, quick and alert, stepped in front of Yueyao. The slap landed on Hua Lei’s face. Of course, Hua Lei had intentionally taken the slap, otherwise, she could have just pulled Yueyao away.
With that slap missing its intended target, Nanny Deng quickly intervened to separate them.
Yueyao was taken aback, “Cousin, what are you talking about? What did I do?” Such an innocent expression, anyone who saw it would definitely believe she was wrongly accused.
Nanny Deng was lost in thought for three seconds.
Ma Linlin, seeing Yueyao there acting weak and pitiable, was even angrier, her rage blinding her reason, and she wanted to hit again. Brother Zheng, hearing the noise outside, ran out and saw Ma Linlin ferociously trying to hit his sister, rushed forward and pushed Ma Linlin away, shouting, “Don’t bully my sister! You bad person, bad egg!”