C16 A Second Plan Was Born

Chu Leyan never expected Chu Nianhe to have such a reaction. Her pretty face instantly turned pale from anxiety. She stomped her feet, tears welling up in her eyes. "Elder sister, please don't wrongly accuse me! "If I were to say that I am filial to my grandmother, I would not dare to be slow in the slightest. All I have said is, will elder sister continue to be so aggressive?"

Chu Nianhe looked at Chu Leyan, who was already covered in tears, and didn't bother to argue with her. The madame took advantage of her and said to Chu Leyan, "What are you two scheming about? Nianhe is older than you, so of course she'll let you have your way."

Madam Chen's intention was obvious. Although she was talking about Chu Nianhe's benefits, her hidden intention was to protect Chu Leyan. Chu Nianhe looked at Madam Chen without saying a word. She knew that the madame favored Chu Leyan, so she did not hope that these small matters would allow her to take over Chu Leyan's place in her heart.

"Grandmother," a timid and soft voice came from the corner of the room, "I want to smell it too."

Chu Nianhe looked towards the corner and saw Chu Nianyi standing there blankly. Her big eyes were clear and bright as she enviously looked at the brocade box in Madam Chen's hand.

Madam Chen said, "Come over here." There was no expression on his face.

Chu Nianyi had a slightly frightened expression on her face, but her footsteps were exceptionally firm as she walked towards Madam Chen and Chu Nianhe. She walked up to Madam Chen's side and took a sniff at the box. Her delicate face immediately revealed an expression of joy. "Big sister's spices are really good, but a bit scarce. Otherwise, Nian Yi would also like to ask her mother to sniff some of them."

Only then did Madam Chen notice that the powder in the box was only as much as the bottom of the box. She had a look of displeasure on her face as she said, "Is this spice so valuable?" "He actually only did this much."

Chu Nianhe calmly said, "Grandmother doesn't know that since this spice is easy to release and can only have a single day's worth of fragrance, granddaughter wants to finish it and send it back to Grandmother. This way, the fragrance will be pure and strong."

Chu Leyan's heart skipped a beat. It seemed like Chu Nianhe had made up her mind to snatch the opportunity beside the madame. It seemed like she had to think of a way to prevent this from happening.

She looked at the exquisite palace dress beside Maid Xu, and an idea came to her mind.

"Elder sister," Chu Leyan said with a smile, "since elder sister's spices are so precious, why don't we take Grandmother's palace clothes back and smoke them day and night, so Grandmother can smell them when she enters the palace."

The old lady sitting next to her nodded and said, "This is a good idea, but you have to keep it safe, Nianhe. This uniform is made of Shu brocade, and if it is damaged in any way, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain it to her when you enter the palace."

Naturally, Chu Nianhe could not refuse. She gestured for Xiaochan to take the palace robe into her hands and respectfully said, "Grandmother, please rest assured."

Madam Chen said to the crowd, "I've been busy the whole morning. I'm tired too. You guys can all go play by yourselves." He let Maid Xu help him into the room.

Chu Nianhe didn't even look at Chu Leyan's vicious expression as she pulled on Chu Nianyi's hand to try and walk out of the Jinglan Pavilion.

"Elder sister, these clothes are extremely precious. Elder sister, you need to take good care of them." Chu Leyan blocked Chu Nianhe's way and said in a weird voice.

Chu Nianhe did not say anything, but Chu Nianyi immediately stood up and said, "Second sister, don't speak to big sister like that. It's too rude."

If Chu Leyan was any more respectful towards Chu Nianhe, she would look down on the daughter of this country bumpkin. After all, she had lost face in front of the madame, so she could not help but say viciously, "Who are you to dare talk to me about?" As he raised his hand, a palm was about to land on Chu Nianyi's face!

Chu Nianhe reacted quickly and grabbed Chu Leyan's hand, saying coldly, "What are you? You were born from a concubine, where did you go compared to Nian Yi?"

She looked at Chu Nianyi, then looked at Chu Nianhe, suddenly smiled, gritted her teeth and said: "I am not a noble person, but elder sister must maintain her unique dignity, don't lose it!"

Saying that, she fiercely shook off Chu Nianhe's hand and left with Maid.

"Big sister." Chu Nianyi watched Chu Leyan's back and said worriedly, "Second sister always has a bad temper. Will it make things difficult for you?"

Chu Nianhe patted her head and said with a warm smile, "The one I should be afraid of is her, not me." Saying that, he brought her out as well.

"How is your mother?" Chu Nianhe asked as she led Chu Nianyi into her yard.

"Thank you elder sister for still thinking about my mother." Chu Nianyi's voice was like a bell being blown by the wind, clear and melodious. "My mother is already much better, but father has not come for a very, very long time."

With that, she stopped and looked at Chu Nianhe with her bright eyes, saying, "Big sister, why doesn't father like to see my mother? Could it be that Nian Yi has angered Father in some way, and Big Sis can help me ask Father? "

Listening to Chu Nianyi's childish tone, Chu Nianhe's nose turned sour. Although Chu Pingke really doted on Chu Nianhe, he had always been indifferent towards her mother. Although he had given her full honor, those who were considerate could still tell that First Madam's relationship with the Master wasn't very good. Thus, First Madam had left the mansion to go to the Pure Cultivator's House when Chu Nianhe was very young. Chu Pingke had not allowed anyone to visit him, so Chu Nianhe had no idea why. As time passed, the relationship between her and her mother became less and less. Therefore, ever since she was reborn, she had yet to visit her mother.

Now that she heard that Chu Nianyi was so young, thinking about her mother like this, Chu Nianhe's heartstrings were actually touched. She crouched down and said to Chu Nianyi, "Big sister will go with father to visit you and your mother. Don't worry."

Chu Nianyi immediately revealed a big smile and hugged Chu Nianhe as she chanted, "Big sister, I like you the most. You're so nice!"

Looking at the sincere smile on Chu Nianyi's face, Chu Nianhe was deeply moved. Ever since Yan Lichen had ordered her father to die, she had died with a heart full of grief. Now there was actually a time when he felt warmth in his heart. How wonderful.

Chu Nianhe sent the elated Chu Nianyi back, then followed Fifth Aunt's Madam Lin to sit for a while. It wasn't until the sky had turned dark that she returned to her own courtyard.

Before she could get close, she saw two people standing under the locust tree by the entrance, sneakily talking about something. Seeing that, Xiaochan asked curiously, "Isn't this Xiaorong from our courtyard?" What is she doing there? "

Chu Nianhe glanced at Xiaochan but didn't say anything. She quietly walked toward the locust tree. Since it was dark, the two people who were talking didn't notice that someone was coming over.

"Mother," Xiaorong's voice sounded somewhat awkward, "What you said was quite easy. I'm just a rough little girl that was swept around in the young miss' courtyard. How can I even touch the things inside the house?"

The older woman on the opposite side twisted her arm towards Xiaorong and whispered, "Who told you to go straight to the house, can't you go when there's no one around? Stop acting like an obedient child. If this matter succeeds, your little brother's money is enough to be the Second Young Master's errand boy in Shang Shu Manor! "

Chu Nianhe had only ever heard this slightly hoarse and sharp voice before. That was Madam Su's courtyard. This person was Madam Su's personal wife, Zhang Feng!