Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 170 - 71: Tingzheng’s Name Entered into the Family Tree

Chapter 170 -71: Tingzheng’s Name Entered into the Family Tree

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Yueyao looked at the book describing the paintings once more, and after finishing, she thought for a long time before heading to the studio. It was half a day before she came out.

The next day Yueyao handed Nanny Hao a list, “Give this list to the purchasing steward, and tell him if there’s not enough money, I will make up for it later.” In addition to the shopping list, Yueyao also included three hundred taels of silver in the form of a silver note.

Nanny Hao looked at the items listed on the list, which were all specialties from the Capital City, none of which were very expensive: “Miss, what do you need these items for? Are you giving them as gifts?”

Yueyao nodded, “Yes, as gifts.” As for whom the gifts were for, Yueyao did not tell Nanny Hao, and Nanny Hao did not ask any further.

Nanny Hao might not ask, but that didn’t mean the Old Madam would not: “Yueyao, what do you need so many things for?” Three hundred taels of silver was not a small sum, especially to give away so generously.

Yueyao said with a smile, “These items are for Teacher Wen. Although he did not officially take me as a student, he has diligently taught me for four years.” Although Teacher Wen, concerned about his reputation, did not take her as a student, those four years he had devoted his utmost effort to teaching her, which laid the foundation for her future. Even though it was regretful that Teacher Wen did not accept her as his student, Yueyao was still grateful to him. In her previous life, she had been thoughtless and cut ties with the teacher upon returning to the Capital City. This time, she definitely did not want to repeat such a foolish mistake, and sending a New Year’s gift was the beginning of restoring their relationship.

The Old Madam nodded, “So it’s a gift for the teacher. Yes, it should be sent.” Yueyao had become sensible and understood the importance of gift-giving in maintaining a good teacher-student relationship.

In the eyes of the Old Madam, even though Yueyao did not kneel to serve tea, having been taught privately by Teacher Wen for over four years, made her to outsiders effectively his student. “Your gift is too modest, you need to add a little more to it.”

Yueyao shook her head, “Grandmother, if it were in the name of Lian Mansion, Teacher Wen would definitely not accept it. Only if I send it in my own name will he accept it. So I cannot use the official account.” Sending a gift in the name of Lian Mansion meant establishing a connection with the family, while a personal gift related only to Yueyao and had nothing to do with Lian Mansion.

The Old Madam had no objections, for she knew what Yueyao said was true. Men of reputation like Teacher Wen were very protective of their reputation and generally would not casually form connections, especially with an official’s family. So, if the gift were sent in the name of Lian Mansion, Teacher Wen would definitely not accept it.

The Old Madam said with a smile, “Alright, I’ll add a little more from my private account. Do you think that’s good?”

Yueyao nodded and said with a smile, “It would be too costly for grandmother.” Yueyao knew the Old Madam did not mind the expense; she simply wanted the pleasure of contributing.

Accompanying the gift was a thick letter from Yueyao. In the letter, she told Teacher Wen about her current situation and asked him numerous questions. Yueyao believed that the teacher would certainly reply to her questions seriously.

Yueyao sending gifts to Jiangnan was not a rare occurrence in Lian Mansion. Yueying felt some jealousy, while Yuebing did not take it to heart.

Maternal Aunt Su, upon hearing the news, shook her head in disbelief that the Third Young Lady would actually send New Year’s gifts to someone so far away in Jiangnan.

Yuehuan had been suppressing her true nature during this period and initially found it very uncomfortable, but as time passed, she got used to it. However, she reverted to her usual self in front of Maternal Aunt Su, who also indulged her, not wanting her daughter to continue being as impassive as before.

Yuehuan couldn’t help but ask, “Maternal Auntie, everyone in the mansion is talking about the excellence of the Third Young Lady’s painting skills, yet I have never seen her paint throughout this time.” Hearing the rumors often, but not having seen any works made Yuehuan wonder whether Yueyao had forgotten how to paint. After all, Yueyao was reborn, and perhaps she had good painting skills when she was younger, but as she grew older, she became rusty, and now after being reborn, she might be unable to recover them.

Maternal Aunt Su, unaware of Yuehuan’s speculation, simply said, “Once the mourning period is over, you will be able to see the Third Young Lady’s paintings.” Currently, in the period of mourning, a self-proclaimed filial daughter like the Third Young Lady would surely not paint, lest she ruin her reputation.

Yuehuan acknowledged with an “Oh.”

During busy times, time flies the fastest, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the twelfth lunar month.

Mr. Zhu, having affairs to tend to, took leave half a month early, and Tingzheng returned on the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month. Li Han had originally wanted Tingzheng to stay until the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month before returning, but Tingzheng packed up his things as soon as Mr. Zhu took his leave, much to Li Han’s frustration.

On the 10th of the twelfth lunar month, Lian Mansion also began the holiday. Schooling for the young ladies was not so strict, so the break started early.