273 Become a Joke
Her self-blame made Yang Shuwanâs heart ache and she was angry. âWhat did you do wrong? Yu Youyao caused a commotion with Seventh Miss Cao, causing you to slip and fall. Not only did she lose her status in front of the young misses, but she also sprained her ankle. Itâs true that Yu Youyao suffered, but not only did you suffer, you were also injured and suffered.â
At this point, she reacted.
The reason why Jia Jia had sprained her ankle and suffered was all because Yu Youyao and Seventh Miss Cao had caused trouble and implicated Jia Jia.
Yu Youyao had suffered a little, but Jia Jia had even sprained her ankle.
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As long as Jia Jiaâs ankle was sprained, Master would dote on her and feel sorry for her. Why would he blame them?!
No matter how much Old Madam doted on Yu Youyao, she couldnât ignore her injured granddaughter at all.
Her feet were soaked in cold water, and soon, a chill seeped into her bones. Yu Jianjia coughed and said, âMother, donât be angry. As a stepmother, you canât surpass a âmotherâ. As a second wife, you canât surpass your first wife either. Eldest Sister was criticized for her upbringing because she was the eldest daughter of a bereaved wife. Even outside, itâs not appropriate for you to say anything.â She lowered her eyes, her bones feeling cold and painful. âFather has always respected Mother. Even though he accepted Lady Qiu, he didnât forget that Mother is virtuous and magnanimous. You canât be angry with Father and explain it to him.â
At the mention of Lady Qiu, Yang Shuwan couldnât help but recall that the second day after Lady Qiu mentioned Concubine Qiu, Yu Zongzheng had left the government office. When he found out that she had a headache, he didnât even go to the study. He went to the main courtyard to visit her and gave her an emerald hairpin to please her. The hairpin was completely green, but there was a touch of bright red on the hairpin. It was extremely pure.
She could clearly see the guilt in Yu Zongzhengâs eyes.
That night, Yu Zongzheng rested in her room.
Yang Shuwan reacted and held her daughterâs hand. Finally, a smile appeared on her face. âMy Jia Jiaâer is indeed an understanding woman. Youâre right. They canât blame me for this either way.â At this point, a smile appeared on her face. âDonât worry about Mother anymore. Iâve been married to your father for many years. Heâs always on my side.â
It was only when Jia Jia mentioned it that she remembered that Yu Zongzheng had taken in a newcomer and felt guilty towards her. She could use a little to manipulate him.
Yu Jianjia was finally relieved. However, when she thought of Yu Youyaoâs words and actions at the flower festival today, for some reason, she felt suffocated.
The carriage returned to the residence.
Madam Yao had just alighted from the carriage with Yu Youyao and Yu Shuangbai when she saw Qing Xiu, who was waiting in front of the flower gate, step forward and bow. âOld Madam has invited Second Madam over. Eldest Master and Second Master are both there.â She took a look and saw that there were two carriages parked in front of the flower gate. âFirst Madam didnât return with Second Madam?â
Madam Yao said calmly, âAfter receiving Second Masterâs message, itâs not good to continue delaying. Seeing that Eldest Sister-in-law was talking to the Marquis of Changxingâs wife, she brought Yao Yao away first.â
âThank you, Second Madam.â Qing Xiu thought about Old Madamâs instructions and looked at Eldest Miss. Seeing that Eldest Miss was fine, she heaved a sigh of relief. âEldest Miss and Second Miss are tired. Go back and rest first.â
The matter at the Flower Festival involved the Yu Residence, and it was not a small matter. Madam Yao knew the severity of the matter. She quickly instructed Nanny Qian and followed Qing Xiu to An Shou Hall.
Yu Youyao also returned to the Jade Courtyard.
Nanny Xu brought Chun Xiaoxiao and Xia Tao to treat their injuries.
Dong Mei had received the news early in the morning and ordered the kitchen to prepare hot water to help Yu Youyao wash up and change into comfortable clothes.
Yu Youyao leaned lazily against the consort bed.
Liuâer took a towel and helped Young Miss twist her hair. âFirst Madam and Third Miss have returned to the residence. First Madam asked Qing Xiu to enter Old Madamâs courtyard. Third Miss sprained her ankle at the flower festival. Nanny Li took First Madamâs token and went to invite Imperial Physician Li. It seems that sheâs seriously injured.â
Yu Youyao smiled when she heard this.
Yu Jianjia always acted as if she was aloof from worldly affairs and was polite in every way, but she was proud and arrogant.
At the flower festival today, Yu Jianjia had used her familiarity with flowers to befriend many noble ladies. She was finally in the limelight.
Yu Jianjia fell in public and lost her composure.
Due to Lu Mingyao and Cao Yingxueâs noble statuses, the young misses present did not dare to mock them openly. However, once they left the Marquis of Changxingâs Residence, they would definitely be criticized and laughed at.
This great limelight had become a joke.
Yu Youyaoâs lips curled up slightly. âIn a while, pick a bottle of top-notch medicinal oil, some medicinal herbs and supplements and send them to the courtyard.ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Liuâer agreed. Seeing that most of Young Missâs hair had dried, she took out high-quality jasmine head oil and poured a drop size of a copper coin into her palm. Then, she rubbed it evenly and gently applied it on Young Missâs hair.
The jasmine oil was light and not dry or oily. It was refreshing and smooth.
About ten minutes later, Liuâer was done applying the hair oil. Yu Youyaoâs hair was already dry. Liuâer took a wooden comb and combed Young Missâs hair and tied it with a headband.
At this moment, Xia Tao ran into the house.
As soon as Yu Youyao saw her, she asked, âHave your injuries been treated?â
Xia Tao stuck out her tongue. âItâs just a few bumps. Iâll be fine after applying the medicine.â After saying that, she quickly changed the topic. âYoung Master is here. Heâs waiting for Young Miss in the small study.â
Yu Youyao suddenly got up from the bed, picked up her skirt, and ran towards the study.
Zhou Linghuai held the book in his hand, but he couldnât read a single word. His mind was filled with a glimpse of the bright redness at the end of the little girlâs eyes.
She was just a young child, but she had been scolded by someone in public. How could she not feel terrible?
Zhou Linghuaiâs eyes were deep. He tightened his grip on the book in his hand and saw the little girl run into the study with the hem of her dress. She was wearing a pink and purple half-arm shirt and a pleated skirt. There was a large patch of pink and white roses embroidered on the skirt. She looked pink, delicate, innocent and charming.
âCousin, what are you thinking about?â Yu Youyao moved over and sat beside her cousin. Her voice was as cheerful as before. âYouâre holding the book upside down!â
The little girl looked up and her oval face was bright. Zhou Linghuai had been thinking about it carefully repeatedly, and then editing his comforting words. Suddenly, they were useless.
Looking at the little girlâs smiling lips, he also chuckled. âIâm thinking that a little girl is very delicate and angry. She canât take anger or grievances. I wonder if sheâll cry if sheâs bullied!â
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