Chapter 168 - 168 Going to Cousin's Courtyard
168 Going to Cousin’s Courtyard
Now that Third Cousin was visiting, they had to be more cautious.
Yu Youyao vaguely sensed that her grandmother’s attitude towards the Xie family was a little unusual.
Xia Tao shook her head. “Then Eldest Miss…”
Yu Youyao chuckled. “There’s a small banquet at noon and a big banquet at night. It’s not easy for Madam Yang to manage it alone. It’s always good to prepare more help.”
Xia Tao nodded. “Young Miss, you’ve thought it through.”
Yu Youyao did not say anything else. She instructed, “Bring the clothes that Manager Sun sent yesterday and go to Cousin’s courtyard.”
Following Yang Shuwan’s instructions, the clothes were made for the ladies in the residence first. The second batch was for the elders, and the third batch was for the brothers.
She had ordered five sets for her cousin, but this time, she sent two sets. She had yet to send the rest to him.
After leaving the Jade Courtyard, Yu Youyao bumped into Yu Qingning on the way.
She had forgotten that the Xie family was going to visit today. Even Yu Qingning, who had been detained in the house to learn the rules, was allowed to come out and walk around.
After not seeing her for many days, Yu Qingning had lost some weight.
Perhaps because she had suffered, she had also started to lose weight. She had grown a lot taller, even taller than Yu Youyao. Her face, which originally had baby fat, had become thinner and her chin had become sharper. She was already a little more beautiful. However, her eyebrows were tall and her eyes were narrow, making her look arrogant. She was so beautiful that she looked like she had thorns and was aggressive.
She looked very much like Concubine He, but not as delicate.
When she saw Yu Youyao, Yu Qingning was also stunned. Then, she tightened her grip on her handkerchief and stepped forward. “Big Sister, where are you going?”
“Cousin’s room.” Yu Youyao smiled faintly. However, Yu Qingning’s upbringing were a little more strict. At the very least, she didn’t glare at her, throw her face around, and ignore her like before…
However, it was obvious from the handkerchief in her hand whether she had improved or not.
Yu Qingning smiled and said, “The Xie Residence is coming today, and we’re very busy. Why do you still have time to go to the Green House? Aren’t you going to help Mother manage it?”
With that, she pressed a handkerchief against the corner of her mouth and chuckled.
Her manners were not bad, and she knew how to beat around the bush. Yu Youyao smiled. “Mother will take care of the family matters. I’m just a child, so I won’t go.”
Yu Qingning went up to Yu Youyao. “I usually stay in the courtyard and learn the rules from Nanny. I often hear from the servants that Eldest Sister is very capable when Mother is sick.”
At this, her smile widened.
No matter how capable household manager Yu Youyao was, so what? Once her mother recovered, wouldn’t she have to obediently hand over the household manager’s key and follow her obediently?
It was really a thankless task.
How could Yu Youyao not hear the mockery in her words? She did not respond to her and only said calmly, “Fourth Sister, you flatter me.”
Yu Qingning immediately felt that her punch had hit cotton. She retorted calmly, and the smile on her face disappeared. “I won’t stop Eldest Sister. I’ll go to Grandmother’s house first to greet her.”
Yu Youyao nodded and said nothing.
Yu Qingning stepped forward, but unexpectedly, her feet slipped and her body tilted to the side. She bumped into Yu Youyao’s shoulder, causing her to stagger…
“Young Miss!” Xia Tao was shocked. Helpless, she was holding a wooden tray in her hand and couldn’t help her for a moment. She could only watch anxiously.
Fortunately, Yu Youyao’s figure was flexible. Her toes touched the ground, and she spun around before taking a step back and stabilizing herself.
Today, when the Xie Residence came to visit, Yu Youyao was also dressed up and put on makeup. She was wearing a silver-white embroidered dress with red lotuses. She also wore a small crown on her head, which was filled with flowers. Exquisite beads fell gently into her hair.
With a spin, the pendant on her head trembled lightly, and her dress rippled. She was like a white and red lotus between these ripples, floating on the water and trembling beautifully.
“Fourth Sister has learned some rules from the nanny in the Education Department. Why are you still so rash?” Yu Youyao looked at Yu Qingning indifferently with a cold gaze.
Yu Qingning’s expression did not look too good, but she endured it and did not lose her temper. “I’m sorry, Big Sister. You also know that I’ve been learning rules and etiquette from Nanny Jin recently. This morning, I asked Nanny Jin to restrain me for two hours to learn how to walk, so my feet hurt. I didn’t expect that I would accidentally bump into you. It’s my fault, alright? I apologize to you.”
She had learned some etiquette from the nanny from the Education Department. She was originally proud of her manners. After bumping into Yu Youyao, she might have had the intention to show off in front of her.
She had deliberately bumped into Yu Youyao just now because she wanted Yu Youyao to embarrass herself in public and let the servants in the residence see it.
If Yu Youyao lost her composure in public, it also made her look outstanding.
However, she was not mature enough. Yu Youyao’s etiquette was better than hers, and she was still standing well. What was so great about that? She had only studied for a short while with her Nanny.
If she had learned more, she would definitely have done better than Yu Youyao.
Although her words were appropriate and generous, Yu Youyao did not fall for it. “Nanny Jin originally planned to teach Fourth Sister for a month first, but after learning for so long, Fourth Sister can’t even walk well. I’m afraid a month isn’t enough, so she’ll learn for another two months.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Qingning’s brows furrowed. “Yu Youyao, who are you? What right do you have to control me? Don’t forget that in the family now, the person in charge is Mother, not you. Don’t try to show off in front of me. Do you think I’m afraid of you?”
Yu Qingning hated Nanny Jin so much that she wanted to send her away immediately.
How could she stand her for another two months?
This b*tch, Yu Youyao, was in charge for a few days, but she really thought of herself as the master of this residence. If she were to show off, it would be a joke.
Indeed, after saying less than ten sentences, she revealed her true colors. It was obvious that she had really not improved and had learned the rules for nothing.
Yu Youyao also sighed softly. She turned around and instructed an old woman not far away, “Send Fourth Miss back to the Hanlu Courtyard and get Nanny Jin to teach her more carefully.”
Yu Qingning’s eyes widened, but before she could react…
The old maid immediately agreed. She put down the cloth and strode forward, pulling Yu Qingning’s arm. “Fourth Miss, please!”
Yu Qingning was shocked. “What are you doing? Let go of me, you dog slave. Who allowed you to touch me? Let go…” As she shouted, she struggled with all her might. However, the old woman had the strength to pull Yu Qingning towards the Hanlu Courtyard.
After struggling for a while, Yu Qingning’s face was red and her neck was stiff. She was panting and knew that she couldn’t break free. She turned to glare at Yu Youyao. “Yu Youyao, how dare you treat me like this? Father…”
Yu Youyao smiled and continued, “If Father knew that you were ‘willing’ to learn more rules from Nanny Jin, he would definitely be very gratified.”