Chapter 243: Chapter 97: Broken Promise_2 Chapter 243: Chapter 97: Broken Promise_2 According to Yuehuan’s wishes, she didn’t even want to give the formula to the Yu Ji Store, but rather to the largest rouge shop in the Capital City. It was said that the shop had a history of a hundred years, and such a shop valued reputation, which gave people peace of mind. Additionally, the profits to be gained would be substantial, but Lady insisted, so Yuehuan had no choice but to relent.
After thinking it over, Lady finally decided, “Let’s do it your way for now, and we’ll discuss this matter again after some time.”
People are spirited during happy occasions, and even though the Old Madam wasn’t well, Lady couldn’t hide her cheerfulness, evident from her glowing complexion. As long as she maintained appearances, no one would criticize her.
Yuebing had always resented the Old Madam’s partiality and, apart from joining everyone in tending to the Old Madam’s illness, she went about her usual activities at other times.
As for Yuehuan, having been here for less than a year, the times she had met the Old Madam could be counted on one hand, and she had little emotional attachment, making it impossible for her to feign sorrow.
Maternal Aunt Su felt proud of her daughter’s capabilities and, after paying her respects to Lady , returned to her own courtyard. However, halfway there, around the bend, she overheard people discussing Yuehuan.
The maid accompanying Maternal Aunt Su initially wanted to intervene, but Maternal Aunt Su shook her head. It was rare to hear someone praise her daughter, and she didn’t mind listening a bit longer. Although Maternal Aunt Su always advised Yuehuan to keep a low profile, like anyone else, she enjoyed hearing praises about her children, maids included.
But as she listened, something felt off. One maid curiously asked, “How did Fourth Miss become so clever from just a fall? She even managed to make such a rare item. Normally, people get dumber from falls, but Fourth Miss became even wiser than Third Young Lady after her fall; isn’t that strange?” This maid also instinctively voiced her doubts.
Another maid laughed after hearing this, “If you think being dumb helps, why not try falling yourself and see if you can become as smart and capable as Fourth Miss.”
The first maid shook her head, “Forget it, I’m afraid of becoming a fool if I fall on my head; and honestly, I truly find Fourth Miss unusual. To say her intelligence was boosted by a fall is one thing, but how could her personality change so drastically, as if she became a different person altogether?”
The other maid shook her head, “It’s not such a strange occurrence; let’s drop it. We should hurry up with our tasks or our mother will scold us if we don’t finish.” Saying that, the two maids walked away.
After the people had left, Shui Er, the Personal Maid of Maternal Aunt Su, looked at the dazed Maternal Aunt and asked, “Maternal Auntie, what’s wrong?”
Maternal Aunt Su felt a storm stirring in her heart. She had never doubted before, but now, reflecting on it, she was filled with retrospective fear. Since Fourth Miss had awoken, apart from her appearance, nothing else resembled Fourth Miss; she truly seemed like a completely different person.
Maternal Aunt Su took a deep breath and muttered to herself, “Am I overthinking things, imagining issues where there are none? But once the seed of doubt is planted in one’s heart, given the right opportunity, it will inevitably take root and flourish.”
By the time July arrived, Yueyao brought up the idea of moving to the Upper Chamber again. Just like the last time, the Old Madam refused, “My child, I know you are filial, but you must also take care of your own health. There are plenty of people looking after Grandmother; nothing will happen.”
Yueyao, seeing that the Old Madam was adamant, could only let it be, although she still spent as much time as she could by the Old Madam’s side, only returning to Lanxi Courtyard at night.
The Old Madam indulged Yueyao, knowing that to refuse again would hurt the child’s feelings. The matter of the lipstick was something everybody had been tight-lipped about, intending to keep it from the Old Madam.
However, the Old Madam herself brought it up, “Qiao Hui, has anything delightful happened in the residence recently?” She observed that the second and fourth maids who came to pay their respects seemed joyous.
If the Old Madam hadn’t asked, Qiao Hui would have remained silent, but having been asked, Qiao Hui had to speak. She then explained the recent events in the residence.
To the Old Madam, lipstick was merely a business venture that could generate income. But hearing that it had caused quite a stir in the Capital City, her expression turned serious, “Did the Great Master know about this?” Typically, business was conducted quietly, not so ostentatiously.
Qiao Hui nodded, “The Great Master is aware.” Until now, the Old Madam was the only one in the residence who was unaware, and it was out of concern for her worry as the family’s head, the Great Master definitely knew. Qiao Hui was somewhat puzzled by the Old Madam’s question.