Chapter 157: Chapter 65: Harsh Reality_4
Yueyao was surprised to hear that Maternal Aunt Chen was coming over. What could it be about this time? It couldn’t be about Tingchao again, could it? “Maternal Auntie, how do you find the time to come over here? Please, have a seat.”
Maternal Aunt Chen didn’t beat around the bush, “Third Young Lady, I have something I would like to discuss with you alone.” She couldn’t wait another moment.
Yueyao smiled slightly, “There’s nothing I can’t say in front of others, Maternal Auntie, please speak.” She wouldn’t tell the Lady family, but she would definitely mention it to the Old Madam.
Out of options, Maternal Aunt Chen had to firmly ask Yueyao for help.
Yueyao shook her head in refusal, “Maternal Aunt Chen, I had already told my older sister that this is not something I can decide on. Maternal Aunt Chen, I hope you don’t make this difficult for me.” Being able to have Tingzheng study with Li Han was already a huge favor they owed, how could they continue to ask without reason?
Maternal Aunt Chen pleaded desperately, “Third Young Lady, please just try asking for me. If the Li family refuses, I will accept it_ Third Young Lady, I beg you.” She was about to kneel as she spoke, but fortunately, Hua Lei and Qiao Lan were quick to stop her.
Yueyao gave a bitter smile, “Maternal Auntie, you really are putting me in a difficult position_ I truly can’t help you with this matter.” It really was an unreasonable demand.
Nanny Hao came in from outside and, seeing Maternal Aunt Chen crying inconsolably, muttered a few words in Yueyao’s ear.
Yueyao looked at Nanny Hao with suspicion and, seeing Nanny Hao nodding, silently said after a pause, “Maternal Aunt Chen, I don’t know if you have asked my grandmother and Eldest Uncle about your request for the Third Young Master to study at the Li family. If they agree, I will write to Uncle Li.”
Maternal Aunt Chen was momentarily stunned, but for the sake of her son, she decided to take the risk, “If the Old Master agrees, can Miss send the Third Young Master to the Li Mansion’s private school?”
Yueyao shook her head, “I can’t. I’m not the Master, I can only write to inquire. Whether it can be done still depends on Uncle Li’s agreement.”
Mr. Zhu was also selective about accepting students. Before Yueyao met Mr. Zhu, Li Guoxing had explained Tingzheng’s situation to him in great detail. Afterwards, Yueyao said she didn’t hope for Tingzheng to take the imperial examinations, so Mr. Zhu didn’t feel burdened teaching him_ seeing Tingzheng’s aptitude, he inevitably taught in a more relaxed manner. Of course, being relaxed didn’t mean he was negligent, just that he wasn’t as devoted as he was with Li Han, nor did he have strict demands.
Tingzheng wrote to Yueyao, telling her everything was fine with him in the Li Mansion, except that the only down side was not being able to see his sister.
Maternal Aunt Chen wasn’t willing to give up this glimmer of hope, “I will ask the Old Madam and Old Master, please also take the trouble, Third Young Lady.”
Yueyao watched Maternal Aunt Chen’s departing figure, feeling a pang in her heart. A parent’s heart knows no bounds. Although Maternal Aunt Chen had made mistakes before, her maternal love for Tingchao was still touching. Even in that instant, Yueyao thought about just asking Uncle Li after all, but the thought passed quickly.
Nanny Deng glared fiercely at Maternal Aunt Chen’s retreating figure. Although pitiable, it was obviously troubling their Young Lady.
Yueyao was somewhat puzzled, “Why would Maternal Aunt Chen come to me for help? What’s her motive?” Maternal Aunt Chen asking her, an orphaned girl, was akin to slapping Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt in the face, and it would eventually backfire on Maternal Aunt Chen.
After asking, Nanny Deng didn’t respond, but Nanny Hao looked somewhat troubled. Yueyao sighed softly and returned to her bedroom.