Chapter 282: Chapter 107: Ma Chengteng’s Fury_4 Chapter 282: Chapter 107: Ma Chengteng’s Fury_4 Ma Peng thought for a moment. If father and son both went to seek justice, it would seem rather intimidating; although the Lian family was in the wrong regarding this matter, truly wanting to bring his cousin to their home would also be difficult. The Lian family wouldn’t release her, especially not amidst such tumultuous gossip. He replied, “All right.” When it was his turn to stand up for his cousin, he would certainly not be ambiguous.
Ma Chengteng’s face was somber as he said to the steward of the Lian family, “I have business with your Old Master.” Unfortunately, at this moment, Lian Dongfang was not in the mansion.
As soon as the steward saw his expression, he knew Ma Chengteng had come to cause trouble. Considering the rumors, he didn’t need to guess what this was about. The steward ordered someone to summon their own Old Master back, while also notifying the Eldest Young Master in the mansion.
Ma Chengteng was straightforward. “Where is your Fourth Young Master staying? Take me to see him.” The first person Ma Chengteng wanted to see, of course, was Yueyao; but knowing she lived in the Inner Courtyard and as an outsider, he would be unreasonable to enter without a male member of the Ma Family accompanying him.
Tingzheng had already been registered under Madam Ma’s name, and to Ma Chengteng, he was legitimately his nephew. The steward was also aware that this issue might not end amicably, and not daring to treat Ma Chengteng lightly, he immediately led Ma Chengteng to Changqing Courtyard.
At this time, Tingzheng was not in the courtyard; he had gone to Lanxi Courtyard. Ma Chengteng was still relieved and said outright that he was a good child.
Recently, Tingli had been shuttling back and forth between the temple and the family home. The servants in the mansion wouldn’t tell him the rumors, so Tingli was unaware of what was happening; he thought Ma Chengteng had come upon hearing that Yueyao and Tingzheng were sick and had come to visit. Yet when he saw Ma Chengteng’s angry expression upon arrival, he knew something was amiss.
Upon seeing Tingli, Ma Chengteng, as an elder, would not trouble a junior, and berating Tingli wouldn’t solve anything either. On the contrary, it might give him the reputation of causing a scene without reason. He said, “I want to see Yueyao, lead the way!” Having Tingli lead would avoid troubles in going to the backyard.
Tingli, unaware of what had happened, responded, “Uncle, this way, please.” Tingli was of the same generation as Yueyao, so calling him uncle was not a mistake. Under normal circumstances, Ma Chengteng would have responded, but today, with anger in his heart, he kept a stony face and did not reply.
Upon Ma Chengteng’s arrival at Lanxi Courtyard, Nanny Hao promptly informed Yueyao. Yueyao breathed a sigh of relief; she had been struggling to stay calm waiting for her uncle’s visit.
In these past few days, Yueyao had been pretending to be ill, lying in bed all day, and only took the chance to read when no one was around. She didn’t even dare to leave her bed, fearing her pretense would be exposed.
When Ma Chengteng entered the room and saw Yueyao lying in bed, her complexion somewhat pale, with Tingzheng leaning on the bedside chatting with her, Yueyao felt both shocked and delighted. She asked, “Uncle, what brings you here?” Pretending was necessary; it would have seemed too fake had she not expressed any surprise.
Ma Chengteng saw Yueyao’s pale face lacking vitality, just like she was a different person from the last time he saw her, and affectionately said, “Uncle has come late, allowing you to suffer grievances.”
Yueyao smiled slightly and said, “It’s nothing, uncle, I can withstand it.” Crying and wailing was not something Yueyao could do, but she had other plans in mind.
Seeing Yueyao’s expression, Ma Chengteng felt even more distressed and stated, “Uncle knows you’ve been wronged, rest assured, I will definitely seek justice for you.”
Yueyao shook her head and after biting her lip, she said, “Uncle, they say I’m a jinx, that I have caused the death of my parents and grandmother, so I want to stay in a temple for a while. Staying in the temple should help absolve the sins from me.” Yueyao was thinking of staying in the mountains for a while. Of course, the idea of staying in a temple was something Yueyao thought of over the last few days, and it wasn’t just to find some peace and quiet.
Tingli was taken aback, jinx? He had no idea what was going on.
Upon hearing this, the veins on Ma Chengteng’s forehead throbbed as he gently said, “Don’t believe these absurd rumors. The deaths of your parents and grandmother have nothing to do with you. Never speak such words again.” The situation had distressed his niece so much that she was considering becoming a nun, filling Ma Chengteng with immense anger.
Tingli, completely confused, quietly asked someone nearby, “What happened?”
The person by his side didn’t dare speak of the rumors in front of Ma Chengteng and replied, “Eldest Young Master, I’ll tell you later.”
Lady Mo received the news and snorted coldly. She hadn’t expected this girl to summon a rescuer; but what could it change even with a rescuer coming? Lady Mo headed to Lanxi Courtyard in no hurry.
Ma Chengteng was still unaware of the incident where Tingzheng was feverish and unable to get a doctor. Now that he knew, he was furious. Ma Chengteng repeatedly said to Tingli, “The people of Lian Mansion are truly excellent, excellent indeed.”