Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

After Li Chengge made the announcement, the housekeeper listened to Ye Xue and not only bought the best white cloth, incense and candles, but also replaced all the furniture in the front hall for entertaining guests, from tables, chairs, curtains to tea sets and incense burners with the best items.

The housekeeper didn't expect Ye Xue to have such good taste. No wonder the general nodded and asked her to buy it.

What the servants talked about most in private was that Cui was rich. Even the concubine's daughter, who had been neglected since childhood, had such high standards. It seemed that it was not impossible for Ye Xue to replace Ye Zhen.

Ye Xue listened to Hong Luo's report with a proud look on her face. In her previous life, she envied Ye Zhen for being the center of attention, and now it was finally her turn.

"Miss San is really amazing. The general said everything he saw was good."

"The old lady was not happy at first, but when she saw the Ruyi and headgear you sent over, she immediately smiled."

Ye Xue sneered, "She is short-sighted. She is reluctant to let the general spend money, so she cuts the bills everywhere. Now that she is having fun, she will naturally shut up. But if anything goes wrong, she will still scold me."

Hongluo said, "The general will protect you."

When Ye Xue thought about the imperial decree that she could receive if she followed Li Chengge, her eyes were full of anticipation. "That's nothing. I can still surprise the general in many ways."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liuxia came outside asking for a meeting.

Ye Xue raised her eyebrows. Is Ye Zhen anxious?

Liuxia stood in the outer hall and said respectfully, "Miss San, Miss Er looked at the list and circled a few inappropriate items because the patterns on them crossed the line."

Liuxia was calm and pointed at them one by one to explain, "For example, this screen has a painting on it..."

Ye Xue interrupted immediately, "Second sister, you should take a good rest if you are sick. General, leave the matter to me, I know how to handle it."

She didn't believe it. These things were what she had seen in Ye Zhen's room in her previous life. There was no boundary crossing in them.

Liuxia said in embarrassment, "Outsiders only know that it was the Second Miss who took care of it, but they don't know that the Third Miss was behind it. If something goes wrong, it will be difficult for the Second Miss to explain."

Ye Xue said sarcastically, "Why didn't Second Sister deal with the mistake yesterday? Now that she's here, she has the energy to find fault with me?"

"I don't need her to teach me. She should just take care of herself."

Liuxia was driven out and repeated it twice in the yard, fearing that others had not heard it.

When I left, I couldn't help but cover my lips and laugh.

Ningguangyuan.

In order to show it to Cui, Ye Zhen personally called over the maids and servants who would serve tomorrow. There were a total of twenty-four servants in the front yard, standing in six rows in the yard waiting for her orders.

Because of what Li Xuan'an said that day, these maids respected her very much, but they also knew in their hearts that Ye Xue would be the new mistress of the Marquis' Mansion in the future.

Ye Zhen didn't care what they were thinking and called people from the roster.

"The eight of you will be responsible for offering incense and oil in front of the coffin, hanging curtains and keeping vigil, serving tea and food, and mourning."

"Other matters are none of your business."

The eight maids bowed and left.

Ye Zhen called four more people out, "You guys are responsible for collecting cups, saucers and tea utensils in the tea room. The things for the nobles are all new. If one is missing, you will pay for it in the same amount."

"Yes."

"You six are the eldest sister's personal trainees, and you are responsible for the snacks and food of the female family members. You must pay attention to the noble lady's taboos. If you offend the noble lady, go and apologize to the general yourself."

"I will follow the Second Miss's orders."

The remaining six people were ordered to take care of tea and food for their relatives. Dingyuan Hou was born in a humble family, and only found one or two distant relatives after he became rich. At least he would send two respectable people to pay tribute. In addition to the Li family, there was the Cui family, Ye Rong's mother. However, Cui married Ye Yunsheng, and in order to avoid being accused of collusion between officials and businessmen, she rarely interacted with others in public. This time, she probably sent people to pay tribute with gifts.

After the inner courtyard was arranged, Ye Zhen asked everyone to do their respective duties. She also asked Zhou Ma, who was by Ye Rong's side, to call the roll at a certain time every day. If anyone was lazy, drinking or gambling, they would be brought before the general for punishment.

After making all the arrangements, Ye Zhen rubbed his brows and was about to drink some tea to moisten his throat when he heard Rong Fei calling out from outside the courtyard, "Your servant greets the Second Master."

Ye Zhen's eyelids twitched. Why was he doing it again?

She quickly put down the teacup, lifted up her skirt and walked down the steps, folded her hands in front of her belly, lowered her head and stood in the sun. When the cloud-white short boots with auspicious patterns on the hem appeared in her sight, she bowed slightly, "Second Master, how are you?"

There were still servants in the yard. Li Xuan put his hands behind his back and just nodded slightly in response.

But there was no lack of praise in his eyes, "If it weren't for what I said before, it would be hard to believe that the second young lady was so young and could organize the funeral so neatly for the first time."

Ye Zhen said, "The Marquis' Mansion is not really a royal family, so the etiquette and rules are not that strict. My ability is not worthy of your praise."

Yun Zhui winked at Rong Fei, and the two of them asked the servants in the courtyard to leave.

After leaving the courtyard, Rong Fei finally reacted and asked Yun Zhui, "Why did my young lady ask everyone to come out without giving any instructions?"

Yun Zhui said with an expression that said, "Brother, you don't understand this." "The Second Master has come to Ningguang Courtyard several times, and it's not enough for the whole mansion to talk about it. It would be even worse if people heard it and made up a few random remarks."

Rong Fei was awakened and nodded vigorously, but suddenly frowned, "Speaking of which, what could Second Master have that is inconvenient for a servant to pass on? Why does he have to come in person and let our young lady entertain him?"

Yun Zhui was unhappy with his question and pouted, "Isn't your young lady feeling unwell?"

"That's a lie..."

Rong Fei didn't say anything else, that was a lie to Li Chengge and Ye Xue.

No, just because of this, the Second Master came here in person?

In the yard, Ye Zhen was no less surprised than Rong Fei, because Li Xuan directly stretched out his slender fingers to touch her wrist.

She subconsciously put her hands behind her back, looked up at his clear eyes and felt a little soft in her heart, "What are you doing?"

I should have questioned him, but somehow my words came out with a hint of coquettishness.

Li Xuan took a step closer, and they could clearly feel each other's breathing. "Why didn't you send someone to the West Courtyard to inform me if you felt unwell?"

"Am I not as good as the doctors out there?"

"Or do you think that I am just like my brother, with bad intentions and plotting against you?"

Ye Zhen looked puzzled. Why did he come here for this?

And he sounded rather unhappy.

"Ye Zhen doesn't dare." She wanted to take two steps back, but was afraid that he would get too close, so she answered stiffly.

Li Xuan realized that he seemed to scare her, so he stepped back a little, but insisted on feeling her pulse, "Let me see."

Ye Zhen was pretending to be sick, so how could she dare to show it to him?

He immediately blinked and shook his head, "I'm much better now. Today I have the energy to assign tasks to them."

"Thank you for your concern, Master."

Maybe it was because she was nervous or because they were so close, but the distinct scent of sandalwood made her cheeks slightly red. In any case, in Li Xuan'an's opinion, hibiscus face was probably like this.

Seeing her evasive eyes, Li Xuan knew what was going on.

Although he didn't notice anything unusual, he hurried over when he heard that she had called a doctor.

Never mind, nothing happened.

But she was like a child who had made a mistake and was afraid of being reprimanded by her elders. She lowered her head carefully and pursed her lips from time to time. She didn't use lipstick today, but because she pursed her lips repeatedly, her lips were slightly moist and crystal pink, which was very tempting.

Li Xuan had to take two more steps back before the two of them were able to break away from each other's breath.

He didn't say anything, and Ye Zhen didn't know what to say, but the atmosphere was really unbearable.

Li Xuan took off the green rosary on his wrist and handed it to her. "If you feel unwell in the future, have someone bring these beads to find me."

The crystal green beads were without a trace of impurities, with yellow tassels hanging at the joints. They were swaying slightly, waiting for her to take them.

Ye Zhen was a little confused. Didn't she make it clear under the crabapple tree that time that she planned to never have anything to do with him again after she left the mansion?

What do you want his rosary for?

Besides, since it was something he carried with him and had spiritual energy, it would be inappropriate to give it to anyone casually.