17 Paying Respects

Nangong Yue didn't care about the studies at all. She simply went along with Nangong Shun's wishes and said, "I'll follow father."

Disappointment flashed past Old Madame Su's eyes as she thought: Although this third granddaughter tactfully declined the Linglong Ginseng previously, she's still so stupid. She really learned from her mother …

"It's up to you." said Old Madame. This settled the matter.

"Third sister, you take a good rest first." Following the clear voice, a gentle young girl walked over to the Old Madame's side.

She was Nangong Qin and Madame Zhao's first daughter, Nangong Cheng. She was twelve years old this year. At such a young age, she already had an extraordinary bearing.

She was dressed in a light jade-green dress with a jade orchid embroidered on it. She wore a pea-green long skirt and had a simple maid's dress tied up.

A pair of simple and exquisite golden flowers with a treasure inlaid on it was already enough, her complexion could be said to be gorgeous, her beauty was like a willow tree, and her features were beautiful in every way.

At the age of twelve, she had just bloomed, but just standing there so elegantly, she had already suppressed all of the women.

Nangong Cheng smiled, looking like an elder sister who was cherishing her little sister, "Don't worry, your health is the most important thing. When you come to study, if there is anything you don't understand, come ask me. I will tell you everything I know. "

Her words were very appropriate, and also showed the demeanor of an elder daughter. The Old Madame was very satisfied, and nodded their heads: "Sister's love, that's right."

On the other hand, Madame Zhao's expression froze. She thought to herself, 'Isn't this delaying my daughter's studies?' However, she didn't dare to object and could only remain silent.

Nangong Cheng looked at Nangong Yue and gave her an encouraging smile. The reserved smile blossomed at the corner of her mouth, making her look even more beautiful.

Nangong Yue could not laugh. Her eldest cousin, Nangong Cheng, was known as the capital's number one beauty in her previous life. She was also the capital's number one talented girl. Her fame filled the capital, but her fate was ill-fated.

Nangong Yue gave Nangong Cheng a deep look and blessed herself. "Then, I will have to thank big sister!"

In the following days, Nangong Yue enjoyed herself to her heart's content. She spent most of her time with her brother and mother, reading medical books occasionally and basking in the sun. Her days were carefree and carefree.

After two days, Nangong Xin had completely recovered. This also meant that he had to pay respects to Old Madame in the morning!

On this day, early in the morning, Nangong Yue went to Nangong Xin's room to find him still sleeping on his bed. Lu Ya stood to the side with a helpless expression.

When she saw Nangong Yue, she pleaded for help, "Third Miss, Second Young Master is unwilling to get up no matter what!"

Nangong Yue waved her hand, indicating for Lu Ya to leave first and let her persuade her brother.

She turned around and walked out of the room.

Nangong Yue sat on the side of the bed. Her brother was curled up inside the blanket, and all he could see was a big round lump.

"Brother, why aren't you getting up? You don't want to play with Yue'er? " she said, deliberately aggrieved.

"Of course not!" Nangong Xin immediately lifted the quilt with excitement, her handsome face was red with embarrassment, and he anxiously said, "Of course I want to play with my little sister! I like my sister the most! "

"Then hurry up and get up!" Nangong Yue said with a smile.

Just as Nangong Xin was about to agree, he suddenly thought of something and his facial features scrunched up, "No way! I can't get up! ".

As he spoke, he looked around, lowered his voice, and whispered into Nangong Yue's ear, "You're about to go see Grandmother …"

Nangong Yue's smile faded and her nose turned sour. What else could she not understand? Grandmother had always been ashamed of her retarded brother and would not have liked to see him.

Although Grandmother usually feared that people would say that she was unkind, she didn't show any signs of strange behavior. However, this child was the most sensitive, and had intuition.

Even if Grandmother didn't say anything, Big Brother could still feel it, and could feel the displeasure coming from Grandmother!

Of course, Nangong Yue didn't care whether her grandmother loved her brother or not. However, her brother was already lacking in intelligence and had become the topic of conversation. If he was to be called unfilial, then people would criticize him!

It was inevitable for him!

Nangong Yue calmed herself down and immediately came up with an idea. Following Nangong Xin's example, she looked around cautiously and said in a low voice, "Big brother, I'll tell you a secret, but you have to keep it a secret, okay?"

"Of course! I will definitely keep this a secret for my sister! " Nangong Xin strongly patted his chest. He puffed up his chest with his head held high, looking very valiant and spirited.

Nangong Yue whispered into his ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Actually, Grandmother really doesn't like me. Every time I see Grandmother, I get scared! But I must pay my respects to my grandmother. Brother, can you accompany me? "

"Don't be afraid! "Don't be afraid!" Nangong Xin frantically patted Nangong Yue's back, "Little sister, you have a big brother to accompany you! "Don't be afraid!"

With that, he shouted towards the door, "Lu Ya, quickly help me get dressed!"

Lu Ya walked in briskly and smiled gratefully at Nangong Yue. She hastily went to serve Nangong Xinyi.

When everything was ready, Nangong Yue, her elder brother, and her mother came to the Rong An Hall together.

In the middle of the day, only Madame Zhao andMadame Huang stayed by the Old Madame's side to serve. The few young ladies had to go to school, so after greeting them, they quickly left.

When the Old Madame saw Nangong Yue and the other two, her face revealed astonishment. She then asked, "Brother Xin'er, are you alright? Why don't you rest for a few more days? ".

A trace of disgust flashed past her eyes. Although it disappeared in a flash, she was still caught by Nangong Yue. She couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

Of course, Madam Lin wouldn't let her son reply. She immediately smiled and said, "Mother, Xin'er is already very fine. He's been thinking about you these past few days. This daughter-in-law tried to persuade him, but had no choice but to let him do as he pleased. He had to do his duty as a filial piety for you. "

Although she was clearly lying with her eyes open, no one would expose her lies.

After Nangong Yue and the other two bowed to the Old Madame, the Old Madamepointed to a row of chairs on the right side and said, "Sit down."

She then turned to a blue-armored maidservant beside him and said, "Bao Sheng, pass the Zaobao Cake to Second Young Master and Third Young Miss."

The maidservant named Bao Sheng's expression changed slightly. This medicine cake was the old mistress' morning cake.

Due to its sweetness, the madame did not like it, but it was occasionally used to reward her children. However, when she brought the food over from the kitchen this morning, she accidentally dropped the food box on the ground. Although some of the fruits were alright, the jujube mashed yam cake had been broken into several pieces.

Helpless, she could only carefully rearrange the jujube mashed mountain medicine cake, and purposely press a few pieces of crushed pastries below her in hopes that they would pass on the surface.

The Old Madame had never gifted the young miss and young master with such gifts before. She had felt relieved, thinking that she could escape from this ordeal. However, she didn't expect that trouble would still come...

She had been serving the madame for over a year, and she knew that she would not tolerate a single grain of sand. Even if she admitted her wrongs directly, the madame might not punish her.