Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 280 - 107 Ma Chengtengs Rage_2
Chapter 280: Chapter 107: Ma Chengteng’s Rage_2
Chapter 280 -107: Ma Chengteng’s Rage_2
Anyone with sense wouldn’t believe the rumors behind this, how could two half-grown children have serious enmity with someone? And even if they did have a grudge against Lian Dongbo, unless it was the kind of hatred that comes from murdering a father or stealing a wife, there would be no reason to also target half-grown children. Everyone who heard the rumors believed that someone wanted to plot for wealth and commit murder. And who would benefit the most from the death of the two children? Without a doubt, it would naturally be the main branch of the Lian family.
Upon receiving the news, Lady Mo’s face turned pale, and old nanny Granny Hua by her side trembled all over. Lady Mo almost asked through gritted teeth, “What did you say?” This rumor obviously implicated her too, insinuating a plot for wealth and murder, stopping just short of pointing directly at her nose.
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Granny Hua felt a chill in her heart as well and said, “Madam, everyone is saying that someone deliberately plotted against the Third Young Lady and the Fourth Young Master, eyeing their wealth.” There were many versions of the rumor, but more people believed it was their Madam who had the motive, and indeed, their Madam did have such a scheme. If this rumor did not dissipate, their Madam’s reputation would be tarnished.
Lady Mo quickly regained her composure and asked, “Who exactly is it? Who is behind all this? It can’t be Maternal Aunt Chen? Maternal Aunt Chen doesn’t have that kind of capability.”
Granny Hua had no leads, but she guessed someone, saying, “Madam, could it be the Third Young Lady herself…” If that were the case, then the Third Young Lady was far too terrifying. A person who didn’t care about her own reputation, what else would she fear?
Lady Mo glanced at Granny Hua and said, “That’s impossible. If she did this, she would be the first to suffer.” Being labeled a jinx, she would taint her reputation, and that would not bode well for her future marriage.
Having thought it over, Granny Hua also felt it was unlikely and asked, “Madam, what should we do now?” The rumor was hugely detrimental to them.
Lady Mo thought for a long time and then said, “Let me think about this.” It was after a good while that she said, “Go and ask Maternal Aunt Su to come over.” Maternal Aunt Su was Lady Mo’s adviser and had given her many good suggestions over the years.
Maternal Aunt Su was startled when she heard, and according to her analysis, the mastermind had to be none other than the Third Young Lady. She said, “Madam, apart from the Third Young Lady, I can’t think of anyone else.” Whether in terms of manpower, resources, or financial power, no one else could do it.
Lady Mo shook her head and said, “It shouldn’t be her. What good would it do her?”
However, Maternal Aunt Su was convinced it was the Third Young Lady’s doing. But she couldn’t explain her reasons. How could she say that the Third Young Lady must have known of your plans, Madam, and so she took preemptive action?
Maternal Aunt Su grew more worried. In the past, she thought the Third Young Lady, although capable, was too restrained to act freely. But now, the Third Young Lady didn’t care even about her own reputation, and Maternal Aunt Su grew less confident. Could her Madam really outmaneuver such a person? Maternal Aunt Su knew it was impossible to encourage Madam to give up the fight, and she was tied to her Madam’s fate, with no escape.
Lady Mo scoffed, “She really doesn’t hold back.” Then she wondered, “What on earth did Madam Ma say to her? It’s made Third Girl behave so unreasonably.”
Maternal Aunt Su was also clueless. Without the Third Young Lady speaking, no one would know. But Maternal Aunt Su became more certain of one thing: she absolutely shouldn’t allow her daughter to have too much contact with Yueyao. Someone who could place themselves on a pyre wouldn’t care about the life or death of others.
Maternal Aunt Su whispered, “Madam, the Third Young Lady cannot be kept around.” Keeping the Third Young Lady was a disaster waiting to happen.
Lady Mo looked at Maternal Aunt Su and finally sighed quietly, “We’ll talk about this later.” Even if there were intentions to make Third Girl disappear, it was not the right time. Otherwise, it would just confirm the rumors.
Seeing Lady Mo’s refusal, Maternal Aunt Su felt a chill and then wryly smiled—she had previously thought the Third Young Lady spreading such a rumor was like inflicting heavy damage on herself to hurt her enemy. But now she knew—despite the self-inflicted damage, it was worth it. The Third Young Lady was guarding against their murder and wealth-grabbing.
Zhuang Ruolan naturally also heard about the rumor, but she didn’t approve of Yueyao’s tactics, shaking her head, she said, “There are countless strategies to choose from, and this is very much a last resort. Sigh, the girl lacks proper guidance.” If she had someone to guide her, she wouldn’t resort to such a crude strategy. In dealing with enemies, no matter what means are used, one must not be implicated oneself. When she plotted against her half-sister, even her father thought it was the sister’s lack of propriety that was to blame, having little to do with her. Of course, Madam Bao bore deep hatred for her.
Yet Cai Yi did say something fair, “Cousin Miss is different from our Miss.”
