The Regent Princess has run away again

Xue Zhiyu didn't say anything, but her eyes signaled the other person to continue.

"I have not decided yet."

Seeing the other party so confident, Xue Zhiyu took a few deep breaths and smiled, "Then if you think of it later, come to Xue Mansion in the south of the city to find me. My name is Xue Zhiyu."

"Mu Xingchen."

"....Okay, then Brother Mu, see you next time. I still have something to do," after saying that, he pulled Xiaoqiu who was still stunned, and walked around Mu Xingchen towards the direction of Qianling Grass.

Sure enough, she saw a large patch of Thousand Spirit Grass. Xue Zhiyu suddenly became a little excited. She put down the backpack and carefully put the whole Thousand Spirit Grass in it.

"Miss, let me do it," Xiao Qiu said as he squatted down and imitated the young lady to carefully pick the Qianling grass.

The two of them were so focused on the Thousand Spirit Grass that they didn't notice the faint light in Mu Xingchen's eyes, which even looked at him with a bit of scrutiny.

When Xue Zhiyu had almost finished picking the Qianling grass, she stood up and rubbed her calves. Seeing that Xiaoqiu had also almost finished picking, she turned to look at Mu Xingchen, "Brother Mu, we're leaving first."

"it is good."

After the two left, Mu Xingchen looked at the Thousand Spirit Grass that had been mostly picked, and tapped the flute three times with his finger bones.

A man in gray robe soon appeared behind him.

"I'm going to be away for a while. All matters from now on will be handed over to Wei Ying. This matter must not be leaked."

The man in gray frowned and looked up to see something from Mu Xingchen's face, but after staring for a while he couldn't figure out anything, so he had to resign himself to his fate and left.

As soon as Xue Zhiyu got the Qianling Grass, she rushed to the government office. She didn't even wait for the messenger to go in and report, and she just barged in.

"Master Xu, I found the last medicinal ingredient."

Lord Xu, who was still worried about this matter, stood up from his chair immediately after hearing this. Looking at the person who came in a hurry, he didn't care about any polite words and said directly, "Then let's quickly distribute it into the medicinal materials and give it to them."

Although Xue Zhiyu was also very anxious, she still calmed down, put down the basket she was carrying, and pointed to the basket full of Thousand Spirit Grass, "Master Xu, don't be anxious. Although these Thousand Spirit Grass are enough to heal them, but..."

"but what?!"

Xue Zhiyu frowned. There were not many people in Shitou Town, but not few either. The total amount needed was probably more than this.

Thinking of the man I met on the mountain, I knew he was not an ordinary person because he could control the snakes by playing the flute. And looking at the material of his clothes, it seemed like the fabric was specially supplied to the palace. He happened to be near the Thousand Spirit Grass, so maybe he would have a way.

Thinking of this, Xue Zhiyu came up with a plan and looked at Old Master Xu, "Okay, then you can have someone put the amount of Qianling Grass in according to the list I wrote to you, and make sure you don't put it in the wrong place."

"Okay, okay, I'll ask them to do it right away. Miss Xue, you can take a break first. I'll have someone bring you some hot tea."

"No need, I'll leave now, you go and do your work first," Xue Zhiyu said, and hurriedly took Xiaoqiu out of the government office again.

Xiao Qiu was so tired following behind that she couldn't help but take a few breaths. Seeing that the young lady still looked calm, she had to regulate her breathing.

"Miss, where are you going?"

"Let's go to Sixilou and buy some cakes."

"But...there is not much money left this month..." Xiaoqiu's voice gradually became softer at the end, her eyes full of indignation.

Xue Zhiyu just remembered this problem. Although many people came to buy small pills before, and she was not short of money, she felt a little unhappy when she thought about the silver that was supposed to be given to her but was withheld. It was time to settle this account.

Thinking of this, she pursed her lips slightly, and the slightly raised smile had a hint of cunning.

"Xiao Qiu, let's go home. We must go back and say hello to the lady after being out for so long."

Xiao Qiu tilted her head. Although she didn't understand why the young lady suddenly wanted to go find the lady, she still responded.

..........

In the Plum Garden.

Mrs. Xue sat on the rosewood chair by the window, and Nanny Wang, who was standing next to her, handed her peeled grapes from time to time.

"Madam seems to be in a really good mood today. Is there something good happening?"

At this point, Mrs. Xue immediately smiled, with an irrepressible sense of pride in her eyes, "Yesterday I specially asked someone to tell my fortune, and it said that something as I wished would happen in the near future. Thinking about it, I still feel happy."

Nanny Wang also smiled, but before she could say anything, a maid came in from outside the door, so she had to swallow what she was about to say.

"Madam, the third lady wants to come see you and say hello to you."

Mrs. Xue frowned, her face full of suspicion, and looked at Nanny Wang, who was also a little confused.

"Well, let her in."

"Yes."

As soon as Xue Zhiyu came in, she bowed politely and said, "Greetings to Madam. I feel really bad for not coming to greet Madam today, so I came here anyway to make up for it."

Madam Xue smiled softly and waved her hand, "You are a very sensible child. Get up quickly."

After that, he continued to Wang Ma, "Go and make a cup of hot tea for the Third Miss, and bring up the fruit plate as well."

"Yes, ma'am."

After Nanny Wang left, Xue Zhiyu sat on a chair beside her, looking around, tapping the table with her fingers from time to time, each tap seemed to be knocking on people's hearts.

"Madam, the layout here is really great. If you don't know, you might think you have accidentally walked into a palace in some imperial palace."

Madam Xue narrowed her eyes slightly. This girl's coming today was not simple, but she still maintained a casual smile on her face. "Look at what you said, girl. If you like, I will also ask a craftsman to come to your house to clean it up another day."

Xue Zhiyu looked at Madam Xue with surprise when she heard it, "Really? Thank you, Madam, but..."

Having said this, he paused deliberately, carefully looked at Madam Xue's expression, and then slowly said, "Madam, I have another favor to ask of you. I'm sure you can help me with it."

"Oh? Tell me."

"Regarding the household expenses over the years, I overheard a servant say that time... that you, Madam, don't like us, so the housekeeper has never paid much for the household expenses. But everyone knows that you, Madam, treat everyone equally, so how could you let the servants do such a thing? Don't you agree, Madam?"

Mrs. Xue clenched her hands under her sleeves, and didn't even feel the long nails piercing into her palms, but she still put on an expression of surprise and disbelief.

"How could this happen?! This is really too much. There must be someone behind this. Don't worry, Zhiyu, I will find this person. If it is true, I will give justice to them."

"Madame Wang!"

"Hey, ma'am, you called me?"

"Go, call the butler to see me!"

Nanny Wang was stunned for a moment, then quickly retreated after she realized what was happening.

As soon as the others left, Madam Xue came over with a look of pity on her face. She patted the back of her hand with her other hand and said, "Good child, mother will definitely seek justice for you. Alas, it has been difficult for Ruoxian these years. Please say hello to her for me. We will definitely go to visit her tomorrow."

Ruoxian is her mother's name. Hearing her call it so naturally, Xue Zhiyu almost rolled her eyes on the spot.

She raised her sleeves to wipe away her tears, as if she was moved, but there was a hint of coldness and sarcasm in her eyes. When she put down her sleeves, she looked moved again.

Soon, Nanny Wang came in with the housekeeper.

"Ma'am, do you have something to ask me?"

Madam Xue then let go of her hand, sat back in her chair, and snorted, "How dare you do such a wicked thing in my name? Come here quickly!"

The housekeeper was also a smart man. He had been reminded on the way here, so he was naturally prepared when he heard what Mrs. Xue said.

"Madam, you are wronged! I have tried my best to manage all the affairs of the mansion, and I have worked in the mansion for decades and have never done anything to let down the master and the madam. Moreover, I have regarded the Xue Mansion as my home, so how could I bear to do anything that would damage the Xue Mansion? Please investigate!"

The housekeeper was so upset when he said that he almost banged his head to show his determination.

Madam Xue looked at Xue Zhiyu in embarrassment, "Zhiyu, look at this..."

This was obviously just someone sent to fool her and make her give up the investigation. However, she was not the original owner, and she would definitely not let go of such a good opportunity to poke Mrs. Xue's arrogance.

"I remember there was a little maid outside who said she was serving my aunt. I heard what she said."

When Nanny Wang, who had just walked in, heard this, she subconsciously looked at Madam Xue. Sure enough, when she saw the viciousness on Madam Xue's face that was almost uncontrollable, her heart skipped a beat.

"Miss San, please try this fruit plate. Madam specifically asked me to bring it here. You can't get it anywhere else."

"Okay, madam is really thoughtful," Xue Zhiyu responded, picked up the grapes and started eating. Although she knew that Nanny Wang was here to interrupt, she was not in a hurry. After all, the next game would be interesting only if it was played slowly.