Hua Lei said with surprise, "Good." It would be such a pity to burn such fine paintings. free𝑤ebnovel.com

The next day, Yueyao got up on time and went to the back garden to practice her punches, which had been specially cleared out for her training. It was very smooth and now was appropriate for practicing boxing.

Hua Lei had asked Nanny Hao many questions yesterday, so she naturally learned that Yueyao had been studying a set of boxing and legwork. Hua Lei found it speechless to hear that her lady was learning boxing to increase strength.

Yueyao’s boxing seemed no different from the Five Animal Frolics to an outsider, who might think she was simply flailing about, so nobody paid much attention. Only Yueyao knew that practicing these punches was much more exhausting than the Five Animal Frolics.

After having her morning meal, Yueyao went to pay her respects to Lady Mo and was shocked to see her. Lady Mo had lost a lot of weight, her previously plump face now pointed.

Yueyao’s attitude towards Lady Mo remained the same as always. After paying respects, she didn’t initiate conversation. She answered whenever Lady Mo asked anything.

Yuebing said from the side with a smile, "Third younger sister, I really like the gift you sent. Thank you, third younger sister." Yueyao would usually bring them something whenever she came back from outside, even though they were just small, inexpensive items, but they showed the sisterly affection Yueyao had for her siblings.

Yueyao said with a light laugh, "As long as you like it."

Lady Mo looked at Yueyao’s complexion growing rosier and felt very uneasy in her heart. She could no longer pretend to be affectionate in front of Yueyao, and decided out of sight, out of mind was best, so she sent them all away.

After leaving the Main Courtyard, Yuebing took the opportunity to say she wanted to visit Yueyao at Lanxi Courtyard. Of course, Yueyao wouldn’t refuse and smiled as she led everyone to Lanxi Courtyard.

Yueyao had gotten used to taking the long route, but Yueying and the others were not. Halfway there, Yuebing said, "Third younger sister, why don’t you move out and join us? It would be livelier for everyone to be together. It’s not easy seeing each other from such a distance." She was sweating on her forehead, and her legs were sore.

Yueyao laughed and replied, "Not only is Lanxi Courtyard quiet, it’s also cool in the summer. I like it very much." In Lanxi Courtyard, it was so cool in the summer that she didn’t even need to use ice.

Yuehuan, seeing Yuebing’s expression, thought for a moment, then asked, "Third sister, what do you do every day during such a long time in Ma’s Mansion? Do you also embroider and practice calligraphy every day?"

Yueyao shook her head and answered, "I learned a few kinds of pastries at my uncle’s house, but I’m not good at it. I don’t have the talent." Whether she had the talent or not was unknown, but Yueyao certainly didn’t spend much effort on it.

Yueying said in a low voice, "Third younger sister must have gone out to have fun, right?" The gifts she sent were all bought outside; it couldn’t be that the people in Ma’s Mansion prepared these things for Yueyao to give as gifts.

Yueying’s guess was spot on; these were items Yueyao had bought when she was outside. She replied with a smile, "I went to East Street once. The round fans and fragrance beads were things I bought there. I found them very beautiful and was unsure if you would like them." These round fans were novelties from the West. The patterns and designs on them were not available in the Capital City; the allure was their novelty.

Yueying said gently, "Third younger sister, your uncle is really good to you."

Upon hearing this, Yueyao’s smile brightened, "My uncle and my eldest cousin, as well as my Eldest Cousin-in-law, are also very kind to me."

Yuebing looked at Yueyao’s radiant smile and understood the implication behind her words. Yueyao was saying this to show she had support and was not afraid of anyone in Lian Mansion. This was the real reason why Yueyao dared to oppose her mother. A flash of severity passed through Yuebing’s eyes, but it disappeared quickly.

Lanxi Courtyard was very cool. Everyone felt it as soon as they entered, much fresher than outside. Yueying couldn’t help saying, "Third younger sister, your place is really comfortable, much cooler than my courtyard."

Trees had been planted all around Lanxi Courtyard, with a tall one on the left side casting shade over the place. It was no wonder the house was so cool.

Yueyao said with a laugh, "Yes, I only use a bit of ice during the hottest times." As long as she refused, no one could force her to leave.

Once inside the house, after everyone had been seated and had exchanged a few words, Yuebing spoke up, "Third younger sister, I heard that you have a painting studio here. I haven’t seen it yet; could you let us have a look?"

Yueyao’s heart sank, unclear about what Yuebing wanted to do. But she wasn’t so petty and led the three of them to the studio.

The studio was clean, with large windows making it spacious and bright. The table held all kinds of painting tools, and the drawing board and other items were placed to the side. Several large boxes were stored against the inner wall.

Yueying was the first to speak up, asking, "Third younger sister, what’s inside these boxes? There are so many?" All these boxes for storing things.

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