All Hail Cousin Brother

Chapter 413: It’s Nothing

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

First, she explained that this was a thank-you gift for the Marquis of Zhen’s Song’s heir. Then, she said, “Call Old Madam Liu’s grandson, Liu Gen, who works in the outer courtyard warehouse.”

 

Xia Tao quickly agreed.

Now that the matter of the thank-you gift had been resolved, there was one more thing on her mind. Yu Youyao went to the incense room. She had given most of the incense pills she had made previously to her cousin and planned to make more.

Yu Youyao did not take the thank-you gift seriously, and Nanny Xu could not help but ponder.

After Yu Youyao moved into the Jade Courtyard, Old Madam Yu carefully chose three families to serve her.

 

Needless to say, Tao Da was in charge of Yu Youyao’s carriage. Mother Tao was in charge of the small matters of the Jade Courtyard, Chun Xiao served her personally, and her son was in charge of the horses in the outer courtyard.

In Old Zhao’s family, Mother Zhao was in charge of the small kitchen. Old Zhao and his two sons served in the outer courtyard and were in charge of running errands and collecting accounts. They were also very dignified.

There was also Old Madam Liu’s family. Old Madam Liu was a little old and usually had nothing to do in her own house. However, no matter if Yu Youyao went out or encountered trouble, she would definitely need Old Madam Liu to accompany her. Her daughter-in-law, Mother Liu, was in charge of the storeroom. Her son was in charge of the outer courtyard, and her grandson worked in the outer courtyard with him.

Old Madam Yu had planned everything for her granddaughter.

 

She was protected at home and had her capable subordinates to help her.

When she married over, she would have a huge dowry in her hands. In addition, these loyal servants would also be able to quickly establish themselves in her husband’s family.

Old Madam Yu had been scheming for her granddaughter in every way. This was no longer just doting, but love.

On the surface, there was nothing bad about this.

But!

There was a limit to doting, but there was no limit to love.

 

The more Old Madam Yu schemed for Yu Youyao, the less Yu Youyao needed to learn, scheme, and think. If she developed a lazy and honest personality, she would definitely suffer!

This was Yu Youyao’s personality when she first entered the residence.

Fortunately, Yu Youyao was still young and hadn’t really been crippled by Old Madam Yu.

In the past few months, Yu Youyao had worked hard and learned her skills. She had gained wisdom and shrewdness.

However, Nanny Xu was very worried.

Yu Youyao had received a reward from the Empress Dowager, so there was naturally no need to mention her future. However, if her future was bright, she would encounter even more things.

The Yu Residence did not have many people. Madam Yang was scheming, but she was not presentable, and she caused things to be messy at home.

However, most of the wealthy families in the capital were not divided into families like the Zhenguo Marquis Residence. The few families lived together, and their familial ties and interests were entangled. Their relationships were complicated and intertwined. Yu Youyao should understand it better.

 

Now that she understood human nature, she should know how to be wary.

Nanny Xu lowered her head. On her left wrist, there was a safety rope woven by Yu Youyao with five-colored threads. On it, there were three cooling summer beads that were strong and reserved.

Old Madam Yu did not teach Yu Youyao anything, so she would teach her.

Kong Qing instructed the servants to move the packed things into the carriage to return to the Jiuzhao Pavilion. “Young Master, everything is packed. We can set off now.”

“Let’s wait a little longer.” Song Mingzhao looked at the few pieces of paper and ink on the desk without looking up.

This was the brush and ink that Eldest Miss Yu had left for the farmer yesterday. Later on, he wrote a new copy and used some money to exchange for these pieces of paper and ink.

Kong Qing was stunned when he heard this. A few days ago, Young Master had instructed him to return to the Precious Peace Temple at seven today. It was already seven o’clock. Why did he still have to wait?!

Kong Qing was a little puzzled, so he could only say, “I’ll check again and see if I’ve brought everything I need.”

They waited from 7am to loam.

At this moment, Madam Song’s maidservant brought Xia Tao and Liu Gen to the Jiuzhao Pavilion. “This is Miss Xia Tao, who is in front of Eldest Miss Yu.” Song Mingzhao had bumped into Eldest Miss Yu on the streets and she even borrowed a carriage. Yesterday afternoon, after the Yu Residence sent someone to return the carriage, Madam Song found out.

Madam Song sent the nanny beside her over to ask Kong Qing.

Kong Qing only said that Eldest Miss Yu had originally sent her cousin out of the city and stopped at the Fragrance Restaurant. The carriage was broken and couldn’t move. Young Master happened to meet a few friends at the Fragrance Restaurant and accidentally saw the emblem of the Yu Residence on the carriage, so he made the decision to lend her the carriage. He also mentioned that Eldest Miss Yu had saved someone on the streets.

As Yu Youyao had saved someone on the streets, Madam Song was worried that it would be a little inappropriate, so she sent someone out to ask around. It was not much different from what Kong Qing had said, so she was relieved.

 

Hence, Eldest Miss Yu sent Xia Tao over to send a thank-you gift. After asking a few questions, Madam Song sent the maidservant away and brought her to the Jiuzhao Pavilion.

This way, she could be considered to have benefited from her elders, so it was only right for her to give them a thank you gift.

Xia Tao took a step forward and smiled politely. “Please forgive me for disturbing you.”

Seeing the servant behind Xia Tao raise his hands in greeting, Kong Qing immediately understood what Young Master was waiting for. She hurriedly said, “Miss Xia Tao, you’re too polite. Please wait for a moment. I’ll go get Young Master now.”

Not long after, Song Mingzhao came to the living room.

Xia Tao stepped forward obediently and bowed. “Yesterday, on Chang An

Street, my young miss’s carriage broke down. Thank you for your help.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Gen had already stepped forward smartly and handed the gifts to Kong Qing.

Kong Qing quickly took it.

Song Mingzhao took a look and said, “It was nothing. Eldest Miss Yu, you’re too polite.”

Xia Tao thanked him a few more times and was about to leave.

Song Mingzhao glanced at Kong Qing, who immediately smiled and sent Xia Tao and Liu Gen off.

After Kong Qing sent him out of the residence and returned to the Jiuzhao Pavilion, Song Mingzhao returned to the study. He had already opened the gift from Eldest Miss Yu and was playing with an inkstone.

This was an inkstone that reflected the moon in a lotus pond. It was green and gray in color. It was obvious that it was an old inkstone from Guangdong. The color of the inkstone was moon-white and a little blue. It was top-notch white jade and was worth a lot.

Eldest Young Master liked to collect inkstones, and everyone in the family knew about this. They had gathered a lot from all over the world. Young Master also had many expensive and rare inkstones.

Although the lotus pond moon inkstone that Eldest Miss Yu had given him was also top-grade, it was indeed not rare or special.

However, as the person who had given it to him was special, even this inkstone that he had looked down on in the past had become especially special in Eldest Young Master’s eyes. He treasured it.

Song Mingzhao pointed at the thank-you gifts that Eldest Miss Yu had sent over just now. “Bring these along. It’s time to set off.”

In the blink of an eye, several days passed.

This morning, Yu Youyao suddenly woke up from a deep sleep and looked up blankly, unable to wake up for a moment.

After a long while, she rolled her eyes and saw that the room was dark except for a small light at the head of the bed.

Yu Youyao called out, “Chun Xiao!”

Chun Xiao, who was on duty outside, heard the commotion and quickly entered the room. “Young Miss, it’s not dawn yet. It’s still early.. Do you want to sleep a little longer?”