CHAPTER 1177: CHAPTER 235: CONFESSION ON LIVE STREAM, SET UP

Yun Ya smiled and said, "Yes, her name is Li Xiaoxiao. Unexpectedly, like me, she’s also from Jiangzhou. We got along at once and can definitely have a good conversation."

Meng Shujing glanced at her twice. Her words seemed devoid of any scheming, but based on prior judgments, Meng Shujing felt that when this girl appeared innocent, she was actually hiding her true intentions.

"Is that so? This Li Xiaoxiao has a bad reputation. It’s best for you to stay away from her to avoid any potential trouble she might bring you."

Yun Ya said in surprise, "Really? She seems nice and even made pastries for me by hand."

"I’ve said my piece, you should be more cautious."

Yun Ya furrowed her brows and nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, auntie."

"Alright, I should be going. I quite enjoyed meeting you today, much better than my two girls back home. They should learn more from you—learn some dignified manners of a well-bred lady. Just hope you don’t find it troublesome, Yun Ya."

"How could I? I’m cooped up in the house all day, longing for some excitement."

Meng Shujing stood up and walked out. Yun Ya stood up to see her off. Meng Shujing smiled and held her hand, "It’s cold outside, please stay inside and rest. I’ll be leaving now."

"The snowy road is slippery, take your time walking, auntie."

"Alright." Meng Shujing nodded with a smile.

"Ah Yun, see auntie downstairs," Yun Ya instructed.

After walking a couple of steps, Meng Shujing suddenly turned her head to look at Yun Ya, "What does Yun Ya think of Ah Ci?"

Yun Ya was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Miss Meng is bright and charming, clever and lovable. Whoever gets to marry her truly has an enormous blessing."

Meng Shujing smiled with satisfaction, "Your words are sweet. If our Ah Ci were as good as you say, I wouldn’t have any worries."

"Miss Meng is still young, auntie shouldn’t worry about her future. There will always be a man with keen eyes who will see Miss Meng’s virtues."

"I hope so." Meng Shujing sighed as she left.

Watching Meng Shujing’s figure disappear at the door, Yun Ya sat back down and picked up a cup to toy with.

Soon, Ah Yun returned and asked, "Miss, what did the madam mean?"

"She’s trying to win me over. This woman changes faces faster than flipping a book." Yun Ya smiled slightly, "It seems she’s figured it out and wants to marry Meng Junci to Yan Ke."

Ah Yun’s eyes widened in surprise, "How does Miss know? The madam clearly said nothing!"

Yun Ya gave her a look with a smile.

Ah Yun pouted in grievance, "I’m not as smart as Miss."

"Then learn, and keep your wits about you, especially in this deep mansion. You might not even know how you die if you’re not careful."

Ah Yun shrank her neck. It was only because she followed Miss closely that she learned to be more wary, yet she still couldn’t keep up with Miss. How could Miss be so smart, as if she knew everything? The conversation between her and the madam was so roundabout, and she didn’t understand any of it, yet Miss understood it all.

She felt her intelligence needed a recharge.

Yun Ya feared scaring her, so she softened her tone, "Seeing my position is stable, it’s a bit hard for her to overthrow me. Like when she warned about Li Xiaoxiao, she was trying to curry favor with me. She absolutely knows who the person behind the scenes is. She originally wanted to use someone else to get rid of me, but after going around today, she suddenly changed her mind. Heh, this woman is quite adept at adapting to situations."

Ah Yun pondered and said, "Will Miss Meng marry Young Master Yan Ke?"

"No," Yun Ya answered decisively.

Ah Yun was puzzled. The madam’s last words clearly seemed to make some kind of agreement with Miss. Is Miss now turning her back on it?

Yun Ya toyed with the Purple Sand Cup, her eyebrows cool and indifferent, smiling slightly, "I had always heard rumors that Eldest Miss Meng was pursuing Yan Ke, but at my first sight of Meng Junci, I knew this rumor was mistaken. It’s like having a supreme Great Red Robe tea in front of you, yet you go for a two-yuan pack of jasmine tea. Unless your head isn’t screwed on right or you’re a person of extreme principles, I believe Meng Junci isn’t either."

This time, Ah Yun reacted quickly, "Young Master Yan Song is the Great Red Robe, and Young Master Yan Ke is the jasmine tea?"

"Although Yan Ke is not bad, once you’ve seen the grandeur of tall mountains, why settle for small hills?" It wasn’t Yun Ya boasting herself, but compared to Yan Ke, Brother Yan was indeed much more outstanding. In every aspect, he possessed all the qualities that could make a woman’s heart flutter.

Ah Yun frowned, "Miss means that Miss Meng likes Young Master Yan Song?"

This woman, wasn’t she fond of Young Master Yan Ke? Has she changed her affections so quickly? Unreliable.

"That’s why she can’t possibly be at peace marrying Yan Ke. Besides, Yan Ke doesn’t fancy her either. Pairing them up would only ruin them both. Yan Ke calls me sister; I can’t harm him." Moreover, Meng Junci had her eyes on her Brother Yan and would often, intentionally or unintentionally, taunt her. Yun Ya noticed it all. It’s not that she wouldn’t retaliate; it’s just not the right time yet.