NOVEL TRANSLATION: HER LADYSHIP'S SCHEME

CHAPTER 007. MADAM'S JIN PLAN

Author : 鬼月幽靈 (Guî Yuè Yōulíng)

Translator : Helena Nasution (WhiteSky)

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Yao Qingdai's complaint instantly attracted the attention of Marquis Yao and the old marchioness.

The mood of two people who were originally happy were soon put out by Qingdai's complaints.

Marquis Yao was displeased and scolded: "The role of medical knowledge is great. Don't forget that the glory and wealth you enjoy today are all due to this superb medical skills of our ancestors."

Seeing Marquis Yao was angry, Madam Jin quickly stepped forward and coaxed: "My lord, the child is still too young, she's insensible and I will definitely teach her slowly."

Marquis Yao snorted coldly: "Banxia is younger than her, so why does she know everything? You are just spoiling her too much."

Madam Jin was angry, but she couldn't lash out at this moment, so she could only hold herself back.

Yao Banxia finally found a suitable opportunity, took out the gift box and said: "Father, don't be angry. I brought a gift to my little brother this time. Please pass them on for me, father." 

With one sentence, everyone remembered that the little brother, Yao Xuan Shen, was not at home either.

Previously, Madam Jin only named those three elder brothers, but did not mention Yao Xuan Shen, the youngest one.

Yao Banxia didn't say anything. There was no need for the marquis and the old marchioness to understand the other meaning behind those words. (Translator Note: Banxia just want to remind the marquis and grandma that Yao Xuan Shen also wasn't present at the moment, but she didn't want them to think that she was scheming)

"Good girl, father will definitely hand over the gift. You are really sensible."

Madam Jin's teeth were trembling with anger (TL: Lols), and she wanted to throw Banxia out immediately, but she could only endure the grievance in her heart.

After going back to her courtyard, the old marchioness drank tea and smiled a lot. She was really in a good mood.

Granny Wang came over and said: "Old madam, I already saw it. The fifth lady is very powerful. No one would bully her in this mansion."

The old marchioness smiled: "Did you see Madam Jin's face? She was very angry, but she can only endure it."

"Old madam, you wouldn't need to worry too much about Miss Banxia anymore in the future."

The old marchioness's face turned cold: "Why wouldn't I worry? Furthermore, look at those three worthless things, how can I free from worries then? Sigh!"

"Old madam, you see, Miss Banxia has come back, and unlike the rumors, Miss Banxia was very different, she might be able to reverse the current situation."

The old marchioness nodded happily: "It's a matter of fact. That's all we can do now, but Madam Jin is from the Jin Family, a noble family with high status, so I'm afraid that the little girl, Banxia, will suffer in the future."

"Old madam, for the sake of the deceased young lady, you must not be in low spirit, you should be strong."

Speaking up to this, the old madam couldn't hold back her tears. She couldn't help but cry. Right, she couldn't fall down now. After fighting Madam Jin for so long, she didn't believe she couldn't beat her.

She was really fed up with the days of pretending to be submissive to the Jin family every day, and pretending to be very doting to those pair of mother and daughter.

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"Madam, what are the arrangements for this new young miss?"

Granny Qin was Madam Jin's wet nurse and had followed her since the moment Madam Jin married over to the Yao Family.

It was because Madam Jin's family belonged to a high-ranking family, and coincidentally Marquis Yao's Mansion wanted something from the Jin family, as a result, she was given the status as the legitimate wife as soon as she entered the mansion.

Granny Qin has always helped Madam Jin to do her biddings, so she has actually done a lot of shameful and bad things in this mansion.

Madam Jin smiled coldly: "Inform the servants, the fifth lady is naturally the most noble person when she comes back, let Qingdai move out of her courtyard and gave it to Banxia."

Upon hearing this, Granny Qin nodded and smiled sinisterly: "Madam is smart, really smart. This servant shall go and do it now."

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"Miss, Miss, I have inquired clearly and they have arranged for you to live in Xiao Yu Courtyard just like you've predicted before. Now Miss Qingdai is ordering people to pack up and move out."  

(TL: Xiâo Yù (小玉) means Little Jade and Xiâo Yù Lóu (小玉樓) could be translated into Little Jade Courtyard, but TL wants to stick to the chinese name, so TL will keep it as Xiao Yu Courtyard until then)

Yao Banxia ​​put down the teacup on her hand, her lips curled up into a sneer.

It's really the same scenario as in her previous life. Who didn't know that the Xiao Yu Courtyard was built by Imperial Concubine Jin from the Royal Palace. It was specially built for her beloved niece, Yao Qingdai.

In her previous life, she was stupid and didn't know the rules. She naively thought that everyone pampered her and moved into that courtyard proudly.

The next day, there was news that she, a village girl from the countryside, had taken over her elder sister's Xiao Yu Courtyard as soon as she arrived. She was arrogant and overbearing, and was even hated by the people in the palace because of this incident.

Shaoyao didn't understand: "I really don't know what Miss Qingdai was thinking. She could just live in such a nice courtyard, but she actually gave it to you happily."

Banxia stood up and only said one sentence: "By giving up that courtyard, Qingdai would earn a good reputation in the whole capital, and through this case, she will only get more benefits without losing anything."

Shaoyao scratched her head: "Miss, I don't understand."

Banxia quickened her pace and said: "There are many things you don't understand, learn more and see more in the future. Now, stop talking."

"This servant understands."

At this moment, the sun was setting in the west and the day wasn't that bright anymore.

In front of Xiao Yu Courtyard, all the servants moved things out in a very high-profile manner.

Yao Qingdai and Madam Jin both had smiles on their faces, obviously they were praised by Marquis Yao.

Men usually doesn't understand the intrigues in the inner place, but Banxia was not stupid. She knew very well the plan of those mother and daughter.

Yao Banxia walked over and said, "Sister, I heard mother tell you to give me your Xiao Yu Courtyard?"

Yao Qingdai immediately came over affectionately and took Banxia's arm: "You are my younger sister, and I'm surely willing to give you anything."

Looking at her innocent and enthusiastic appearance, if Banxia hadn't been reborn, she might have been deceived again.

The vicious smell on her body made Banxia feel sick even through her clothes, but there was nothing she could do, she could only endure it and held back her hatred.

Madam Jin also came over and asked, "Has everything been moved?"

"Mother, it's almost finished." Yao Qingdai's appearance was like an innocent little girl and she acted coquettishly at her mother.

Marquis Yao was obviously very happy and praised: "Madam, you have done well, I am very happy as your husband." 

Madam Jin quickly smiled and said: "Banxia has suffered a lot of grievances in the countryside since she was a child. It's good to come back this time. Of course, everything should be reserved for Banxia."

Marquis Yao nodded with satisfaction, fully agreeing with Madam Jin's approach.

Yao Banxia looked embarrassed and suddenly knelt on the ground.

This sudden move made everyone puzzled, and the servants also looked over, wondering what was wrong with the fifth lady?

"Banxia, what are you doing?" Marquis Yao didn't understand what his little daughter meant.

Yao Banxia said: "Father, mother, this daughter knows that you are doing this for Banxia's good, but if Banxia really accept your generosity, what would uninformed outsiders think of this daughter? Would they think that Banxia robbed her elder sister's courtyard? In the future, how should this daughter show her face to the public?"

After one sentence, it instantly revealed the crux of the problem, Marquis Yao also noticed the problem.

Yao Banxia continued: "Father, mother, this daughter heard from people in the mansion that this Xiao Yu Courtyard was specially built for my sister by Imperial Concubine Jin. If Imperial Concubine Jin caught the news, wouldn't she be very angry even if she didn't say anything?"

Marquis Yao understood instantly and said: "Get up, it's because father didn't think carefully and almost ruin my daughter's reputation."

Yao Banxia stood up and quickly comforted him: "Father, you are working hard in officialdom every day, so how could I make you worry about such small things in the house?"

Through this one sentence, the crux of the problems were pointed at Madam Jin. The marquis didn't have time to care about the affairs inside the mansion, but you, Madam Jin, as the legitimate madam of the house, surely you'll have more time to carefully think about it? If the marquis doesn't understand, it can't be that you, Madam Jin, also doesn't understand?

Madam Jin was so angry that her teeth were almost broken. Yao Qingdai's face was also livid and looked so unsightly.

This naked flattery was said eloquently by Banxia, and even a fool could understand.

Madam Jin quickly suppressed the anger in her heart and said quickly: "Husband, it's all my fault. I just wanted to make up for Banxia, ​​and I forgot to think about it so thoroughly."

Marquis Yao just snorted softly, he understood very well in his heart but not wanting to break her face in public.

So, he just ordered: "Qingdai, you have to move back, let Banxia find another courtyard."

Just as Madam Jin was about to speak, Banxia spoke first: "Father, don't worry too much, just let this daughter to live in the courtyard that mother found for elder sister to move." 

Marquis Yao thought for a while and nodded: "Alright."

Madam Jin almost vomited blood. The courtyard she gave Qingdai was the yard closest to the marquis's study. 

(TL: So, Madam Jin intented to let Qingdai moved from her Xiao Yu Courtyard to the yard closest to the marquis's study, but now that courtyard belong to Banxia whereas Qingdai will remain staying at her Xiao Yu Courtyard. Madam Jin's schemes were foiled by our protagonist again hahaha How much is the scores now? 5:0 ? with Banxia got 5 scores and Madam Jin only got 0 🤣)

Moreover, that courtyard was also the worst (TL: the courtyard next to marquis's study). Madam Jin originally wanted to make Qingdai looked pitiful and flatter Yao Banxia to make her looked arrogant, so that the two of them would form a clear contrast.

She wanted to let outsiders sympathize with Qingdai, so that Qingdai's reputation will be soaring even higher, but now it's completely reversed by Banxia's hateful remarks.

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