Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Aggrieved
Chapter 448: Aggrieved
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With Yu Jianjia’s temperament and methods, she did not doubt at all that she would use such a move to ruin her reputation.
Ever since Yu Jianjia had suggested going to the manor, she had been wary of this move.
These words made Yu Jianjia feel stifled. Her throat, which had not itched for a long time, itched again.
She pursed her lips. “It’s my fault that I can’t be filial in front of my elders. Fortunately, I still have Eldest Sister at home. Otherwise, I would really be too ashamed to face anyone.”
Yu Youyao smiled faintly. “Take good care of yourself. It’s the best filial piety not to let your elders worry for you.”
Yu Jianjia’s throat went hoarse, and she did not know what to say.
With just a few words, Yu Youyao implied that she was not filial enough. However, she was also worried that she would make more mistakes if she said more. The more she said, the worse it would be, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to say anything else.
Hence, she changed the topic. “I wonder how Grandmother’s health has been recently. When I was recuperating in the manor, I helped Grandmother copy some longevity scriptures and wished her well.”
Yu Youyao’s lips twitched slightly. “Grandmother’s health is fine with me taking care of her from the side. On the other hand, Third Sister, even though you’re recuperating, you still care about Grandmother. You even copied the
Longevity Scripture for Grandmother. It was originally out of filial piety, but Imperial Physician Hu instructed that you have to recuperate. Don’t tire yourself out, in case Grandmother worries.”
She sounded like an elder sister worried about her younger sister, but it was implying that showing filial piety by copying the Longevity Scriptures was overstepping her boundaries and implicating her.
It was as if copying the Longevity Scripture to show filial piety to her elders was a mistake. She would blame her for making the family worry if she tired herself out from copying the Longevity Scripture.
When others heard her words, they would definitely think that as the eldest sister, Yu Youyao really treated her well.
But!
Only Yu Jianjia knew how aggrieved she was.
At this moment, the clan aunt who was taking care of Yu Jianjia entered the house.
Yu Youyao put down her teacup and quickly stood up to greet her.
Seventh Aunt was full of smiles. “The Mid -Autumn Festival is in a few days.
Everyone in the residence is under your control. How can you specially make a trip?”
Yu Youyao smiled and said, “Second Aunt was worried that Grandmother would be tired, so she asked me to go to the second house to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. There were fewer things to do at home, so I had time to come over.”
Seventh Aunt’s smile deepened. It was a simple sentence with a deep meaning.
Madam Yao of the second branch was someone who knew how to be a good daughter-in-law and an aunt. Eldest Miss Yu of the first branch also had the demeanor of a legitimate elder and cared about her younger sister.
Yu Youyao said a few words to the clan aunt and said, “Third Sister has lived in the manor for a long time. This is my first time here, so I have to take a look around. Auntie, please bring me around.”
Previously, she couldn’t come over because she had an older grandmother, a sick “mother”, and a young brother at home. She couldn’t leave.
Since she was here today, she should take a good look at where Yu Jianjia was recuperating.
Seventh Aunt smiled and agreed.
Seeing the two of them chatting warmly, Yu Jianjia felt a little upset and said,
“I’ll accompany Eldest Sister!”
Yang Shuwan was very concerned about this hot spring manor and had spent a lot of money inside and out. Yu Jianjia was coming to the manor to recuperate, and Old Madam Yu had also taken a sum of money and repaired it carefully. It was very elegant.
As they walked, Yu Youyao asked Seventh Aunt about Yu Jianjia’s situation in the manor.
Seventh Aunt naturally wouldn’t hide it. “… Eldest Miss is a proper person. She’s meticulously arranged everything. Even in the residence, she’s the same. Third Miss tends to the flowers every day, reads and writes, and lives a peaceful life. It’s been a while since she’s coughed. Every month, the residence invites a doctor over to take Third Miss’s pulse. They also say that Third Miss is relaxed and healthy.”
Hearing this, Yu Youyao was not surprised.
No matter how much Yu Jianjia thought about it, she was far away from the people of the Yu Residence. Out of sight, out of mind. Previously, she had even coughed up blood. Any smart person would know to take care of themselves.
As she walked, Yu Youyao saw a small courtyard in the forest not far away. It was between the mountains and trees and looked a little elegant.
Yu Youyao pointed. “What is that?”
Seventh Aunt looked up and smiled. “The hot spring on the manor is there. First Madam has built a courtyard there. Eldest Miss, do you want to go over and take a look?”
Eldest Madam Yang had built two small courtyards, one in the south and one in the north. When the weather was cold, she would stay in the hot spring courtyard in the mountains. She could soak in the hot spring, and when the weather was hot, she would stay at the foot of the mountain.
Yu Youyao shook her head. “The weather is too hot, so I won’t go.”
Along the way, there was a tree every three steps, and every step was covered in shade. She also sat facing the south and north. She was exposed to all directions. Even if there was a slight breeze, it was cool and comfortable.
After strolling for a while, they arrived at the lake. Yu Youyao looked at the wooden railings around the pavilion and said, “After the Mid -Autumn Festival, get Zhao Da and his son to come over and renovate the older areas of the manor. Check them. When it’s autumn and winter and the weather is wet and cold, it won’t be safe.
Yu Jianjia felt terrible.
Yu Youyao’s words and actions were deliberately meant for others to see. After Yu Youyao left, the servants in the manor would say how appropriate Yu Youyao was and how meticulously she treated her sister.
After understanding the situation in the manor, Yu Youyao was a little tired.
When Seventh Aunt saw that she did not look too good, she knew that Eldest Miss Yu had been on the road for a long time early in the morning. As she was in a hurry, she did not have time to rest. She had only drunk a cup of tea and was in a hurry to see if Third Sister’s place was appropriate. She must be tired now, so she gently persuaded her to go back and rest.
Yu Youyao could only nod and return to her room to rest.
At noon, the kitchen in the manor made light and appetizing food.
Yu Youyao was not very tired, so she only ate a little.
After lunch, Yu Youyao took a nap for a while, then forced herself to perk up and meet the servants serving her in the manor.
Yu Youyao routinely asked about all the matters in the manor.
Eldest Miss was sitting under a tree. She was wearing a tea-colored top and a green tube dress, making her look elegant and bright. Her every move exuded an innate noble and dignified aura.
Her voice was gentle, and she did not deliberately show off her authority when she spoke to others. She raised her voice and did not lower it. Her voice was flat.
However, when she asked questions, she did not hesitate at all. It was obvious that she was not someone who could be fooled. She was also sincerely convinced and did not dare to be rash.
After asking, Yu Youyao smiled. “Third Sister has been recuperating in the manor for a while. She looks rosy and in good spirits. It’s also because you’ve taken good care of her and done your best. The Mid-Autumn Festival is in a few days. When you go to Old Madam Liu later, each of you will receive a
portion of the Mid -Autumn Festival and be rewarded with five taels of silver.” All the servants smiled until their eyes narrowed and kowtowed to thank her..