Zhou Qing really wanted to curse the heavens, "If you want someone to live again, why not provide a better environment? She definitely didn't want to be transported to this damned ancient era! Only fools would believe that life in the ancient times would be a breeze. It might have been possible before the Tang Dynasty, but if one ended up in the Song Dynasty or later, especially during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it would truly be miserable. Women had to adhere to 'the three obediences and four virtues,' be subjected to foot-binding, and what's worse, tolerate a man's multiple wives and concubines. How could one even live like this.
While Zhou Qing's mind was a muddled mess, she saw a round-faced woman walk in, wearing a loose-fitting, wide-sleeved gown and with a round hairbun, looking very kindhearted.
As soon as the woman entered, she hugged her, joyfully calling out 'Fourth Miss, Fourth Miss.' Zhou Qing didn't know how to cope with this situation, so she pretended to faint.
Yueyao was planning to have an early meal and then visit Yuehuan. Before she set out, she heard from the maids and old nannies that the Fourth Miss had woken up. However, although she was awake, she had lost her memory. She didn't remember anything and did not recognize anyone.
Yueyao found it perplexing that Yuehuan no longer recognized anyone. What was going on? Everything was different from her previous life. Losing memory, that had happened to her before. But it was completely different; she had lost her memory because, according to Great Grandmaster, she chose to forget her past deliberately. That was also why she regained her memories all at once when she saw Nanny Gu. But Yuehuan had lost her memory after a bump on the head? That was strange.
After having her early meal and asking Brother Zheng to practice his writing by himself, Yueyao went to visit Yuehuan with Hua Lei. Along the way, she couldn't figure out what exactly was happening.
Yueyao even wondered if it was because of her that many things had changed. But she quickly shook her head; she was overthinking things.
Instead of going to Hibiscus Courtyard first, Yueyao's initial stop was at Old Madam's Yisong Courtyard. Upon arriving at the Upper Chamber, she greeted Old Madam with her usual composure, "Grandmother."
Old Madam, seeing Yueyao come to greet her without fail every day, felt very gratified. Especially since Yueyao's complexion had been looking much better in recent days, not showing the sorrowful expression she used to have, which greatly relieved Old Madam, bringing her much joy, "Did you sleep well last night?"
Yueyao nodded, "Mhm, I slept very well last night. Grandmother, I'm going to visit Third Young Lady later. I heard from the people below that she has woken up, but doesn't recognize anybody."
Old Madam replied kindly, "Go ahead!" Old Madam hadn't personally visited Yuehuan. With regards to Lian Yuehuan's incident, for an illegitimate granddaughter, Old Madam didn't have much energy to care. It was enough to have Nanny Gu take a look.
When Yueyao arrived at Hibiscus Courtyard, she found Yueying and Yuebing in the main hall. Yueyao quickly asked, "Is it true that Fourth Miss doesn't recognize anyone at all?"
Yueying, looking concerned, replied, "Yes, Third Young Lady, it's true that Fourth Miss doesn't recognize anyone at all. We don't know what to do now."
Yuehuan had not yet spoken when Hong Yi, a maid coming out of the room, apologized, "Eldest Miss, Second Young Lady, Third Young Lady, our miss has lost her memory. She has been frightened and does not wish to see anyone right now. Please forgive Third Young Lady. Maternal Aunt Su hoped to take this opportunity for Fourth Miss to recognize people, but Fourth Miss says she has a headache now and does not wish to see anyone. She wants to be left alone for a while. With no other choice, Maternal Aunt Su had to indulge Fourth Miss."
After hearing Hong Yi say that Fourth Miss was not in a condition to see anyone, Yueyao, without a moment's hesitation, turned around with Hua Lei and went back.
Yueying and Yuehuan stayed in place, waiting.
In comparison with Yueying and Yuebing, Yueyao seemed quite unsympathetic. After all, they were sisters, and one should at least inquire about and show some concern for Fourth Miss. Watching Yueyao's retreating figure, Hong Yi murmured to herself, Third Young Lady is too cold-hearted.
As Yueyao walked, she looked up at the clear blue sky, feeling the gentle breeze on her face, and her mood relaxed. She decided not to let these unrelated matters spoil her mood. On her way back to Lanxi Courtyard from Hibiscus Garden, she saw Brother Zheng diligently studying in the study room.
Ever since Yueyao told Brother Zheng he would have to work harder due to his lack of innate talent, he had been trying very hard so that he could become an official in the future to protect his sister.
Seeing the diligent Brother Zheng, Yueyao felt comforted. At least in this life, she would not be alone.
When Brother Zheng looked up and saw Yueyao, he called out sweetly, "Sister."
Yueyao touched his head and smiled gently.