All Hail Cousin Brother

In An Shou Hall, Yu Youyao was chatting with Old Madam Yu when she mentioned the Tian-tsui. “Mother had someone give me a piece of Tian-tsui, and it’s bright and beautiful. I didn’t have such exquisite jadeite jewelry in my hands, so I couldn’t help but wear it to homeschool. I thought that it would fulfill Mother’s wishes, but I didn’t expect the Tian-tsui to be so infamous. I also didn’t expect Grandmother to pay respects to Buddha because of it, so I couldn’t bear to see this.”

Old Madam Yu frowned when she heard this. After a while, her expression softened. “Yao Yao, you don’t have to think too much about it. You weren’t born yet, so how would you know how amazing the feather dress was? You’ve never seen such exquisite craftsmanship in the past, so it’s inevitable that your eyes will be dazzled when you see such an exquisite thing. Besides, your mother has given you something, so you definitely can’t hide it. Even if you’re a polite person, it’s timely to put it on and show off. If others find out, it’ll be good to show the mother-daughter gift. It’s not wrong for you to do this. It’s also because your mother doesn’t know the severity of the matter so she didn’t stop herself from giving it to you.”

She didn’t blame Nanny Xu for not reminding Yao Yao. It was human nature to dress like mother and daughter, but it wasn’t a hindrance for Yao Yao to wear it in private.

Yang Shuwan was used to causing trouble, but she wasn’t a magnanimous person. If Yao Yao didn’t wear some jadeite, she might even feel dissatisfied and cause more trouble.

As Yao Yao’s stepdaughter, she had to be more cautious when it came to her stepmother, Madam Yang. If she was careless, it might cause rumors to spread, and people would start speculating about her. It wouldn’t be good for Yao Yao’s reputation either.

It was difficult being a stepmother!

But it was even more difficult for her as a stepdaughter!

It would be Yao Yao’s fault if she didn’t wear it, and it would be Madam Yang’s fault if she did. Not only was it right for Yao Yao to wear a Tian-tsui, but it was also a very appropriate thing to do.

Yu Youyao still looked uneasy. “But Father seems a little unhappy…”

Old Madam Yu waved her hand. “Your father is also angry that your mother is too ridiculous and careless. It has nothing to do with you. Your mother should also know how capable she is, lest she keeps her eyes on the land in this residence and causes trouble sooner or later.”

Eldest Son was obsessed with official matters. Since it concerned his future, he couldn’t help but be concerned.

Yu Youyao finally heaved a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Qing Xiu walked into the house. “Old Madam, First Madam is not feeling well. She has just invited a physician into the residence.”

Old Madam Yu raised her eyebrows. She did not suspect that Madam Yang was pretending to be sick. After all, with Eldest Son’s personality, most people would not be able to take it. “Pick some good medicinal herbs and supplements and send them to the main courtyard. Let Madam Yang recuperate well. She doesn’t have to come over tomorrow to set the rules.”

Qing Xiu was dismissed.

Yu Youyao held a brightly colored teacup and turned to Xia Tao. “Go back to my courtyard and bring some good medicinal herbs and supplements over. Let Mother recuperate well.”

However, she had no intention of going over to take a look.

Madam Yang’s illness was definitely real, so naturally, she was also angry. She was her stepdaughter. As long as she was magnanimous and did not let others find fault with her, it would be fine. She did not have to force herself to be a “filial daughter.” Even if she was truly filial, Madam Yang would not accept her. There was no need to make things difficult for herself.