As soon as she opened her eyes, she was forcibly carried back to the East Palace by the paranoid pri

He Yue temporarily stayed at Aunt Ma's house. Everyone has a limit to kindness. Aunt Ma had basic conscience, but the reality did not allow her to be a generous and kind person.

When she first met He Yue, she was wearing thin clothes, so Aunt Ma had no obstruction to see the glass bracelet on her wrist, which was made of blue glass beads of the same size. Even she, a shallow peasant woman, knew that this bracelet must be worth a lot of money!

A lean camel is bigger than a horse. This Miss He still has a chance to make a comeback!

The farmer's meal consisted of two somewhat wilted vegetarian dishes, served with bean rice. The various rough beans tasted strange, but He Yue ate it without being picky. It was good enough to have something to eat.

After eating, she quickly cleaned up the dishes and squatted in front of the basin in the kitchen to wash the dishes. She was very diligent.

"Miss He, you look like someone who has suffered a lot. I thought you were the kind of pampered person who never had to do any housework." Aunt Ma stood at the door of the kitchen, her tone full of surprise.

"My parents died early. Although the clan supported me, they didn't send any maids to serve me." He Yue folded the washed dishes, stood up and placed them in the basket on the inside of the stove. Her tone suddenly became sad again, "Later, I married my husband. I thought that hardship would pay off, but I didn't expect that I would not be able to enjoy happiness."

He Yue muttered to herself in a humorous way that if she could go back, she would have another part-time job and she could still be an extra.

The kitchen was in a bad location with only a small window, so the light was a little dim. He Yue's hair was tied up with a green cloth, and her white neck was dazzling. Aunt Ma thought, she was beautiful, and her skin was white and tender, and every part of her was eye-catching. If she wanted, she could just stand in front of those young masters in the county, and then she would not have to suffer any hardship in the future.

Ma satirized herself in her heart. A person who had been in misery for half her life was actually pitying others. So she straightened her back and said in a tough tone, "Miss He, my husband and my son are coming back from the county soon, and we really don't have any room available."

"Besides, it's fine if I'm the only one at home. If you're still at my house after they come back, the village will spread rumors." Ma's face was full of pretended pity. She walked up to He Yue, held her hand, and changed the subject, "No matter what, you come from a wealthy family. You should have some assets, right?"

Aunt Ma increased the strength of her hands, He Yue frowned slightly and stepped back. Okay, what has to come has to come, there is no free food in this world.

"Miss He, I've been feeding you and providing you with clothes these days, but my family isn't well off either." Aunt Ma said impatiently, "You can say I'm repaying your kindness, but I have to take back the money I've spent, otherwise my wife will definitely scold me for being a spendthrift when she comes back!"

Finally, the truth was revealed. How could He Yue not notice that Aunt Ma's eyes were always on her wrist these days? This glass bracelet is very cheap nowadays, but it was her only valuable thing in ancient times.

But in this strange world where she is unfamiliar with the people and the place, He Yue has no one to rely on and has to suffer some losses. Only when others get the benefits they want will they not take extreme measures and have evil hearts.

He Yue's eyes were sincere. She shook Ma's hand back and tried her best to make her words sound less modern. "What are you saying, Ma? I'm not the kind of person who would be ungrateful!"

She let go of Auntie Ma's hand, pulled down the glass bracelet hidden in her sleeve, placed it in her palm, and handed it to Auntie Ma with a sincere look and earnest words, "This is all I have left. I plan to find a pawnshop to pawn it. When I get the money, I will immediately pay back double the money you have given me these days!"

The blue colored glaze was very translucent and dazzling. Aunt Ma couldn't help but stretch out her hand to touch the bracelet, but He Yue seemed to retract her hand just in time, put the bracelet back on and covered it with her sleeve.

Aunt Ma smiled awkwardly, but then she became delighted when she thought about the money she was about to get. This Miss He really has good vision!

"Okay!" Auntie Ma returned to her usual kindness, no longer aggressive. "I'll come and ask about the pawnshop. I won't let you suffer any loss!"

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He Yue and Aunt Ma stood in front of the tall red gate of the He Mansion. On both sides of the door sat majestic lion door knockers, and the word "He Mansion" was engraved on the plaque.

"Auntie, shouldn't you go to the county to find a pawnshop? Why are you here in the He Mansion?" He Yue asked Aunt Ma.

Madam Ma said proudly, "I have been asking around for a long time. Mr. He, who has just arrived in Lijia Village, likes to collect these precious items the most. As long as he really likes something, he will be willing to pay a huge sum of money for it."

"Besides, it's in the village. We don't have to wait for an oxcart. Oxcarts are very expensive, only two copper coins each!" Aunt Ma took a few big steps and knocked on the door with the door knocker.

"Clang, clang, clang! Clang, clang, clang!"

The door opened soon. God knows how long Guard Zhang waited behind the door before he heard the knock!

"Who are you and what do you want in this mansion?" Guard Zhang asked the two of them, his eyes stopping on He Yue. Even though he had seen many concubines with extraordinary looks in the palace, he couldn't help but be stunned at this moment. Her beauty, even without any decoration, still had an indescribable purity and elegance.

Guard Zhang was not surprised. How could a woman who made His Royal Highness the Crown Prince think about her all the time be an ordinary woman?

He Yue and Madam Ma explained their purpose clearly. Guard Zhang pretended to be a servant and crossed his arms. "Let me see it first. Not every vulgar thing can be in front of the master."

He Yue opened the handkerchief, revealing the glass bracelet inside. Guard Zhang took a look and found it to be a rare item. He waved his hand inside and said, "Please follow me, both of you!"

The view suddenly opened up and the scenery was luxurious. The servants passing by were very well-behaved and did not look at the two of them with scrutiny.

He Yue grumbled to herself that if this house were in modern times, she would have to buy a ticket to enter, which would cost at least ten yuan, and that was after getting a discount with her student ID.

The house was very large, and Guard Zhang couldn't let He Yue walk to the inner courtyard, so he had already prepared a sedan chair. In order not to be abrupt, he even prepared two sedan chairs. He said respectfully, "Please get in the sedan chair."

He Yue was a little overwhelmed by this scene. Just as she was about to say something, Ma became timid and waved her hands, saying terrifiedly, "No, no, this bracelet belongs to Miss He. She can go in with you. I'll wait outside!"

Aunt Ma's words hit the mark exactly what Guard Zhang wanted. It was as it should be. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's goal was to congratulate Miss, and having an old woman in between was a bit of a spoiler.

Guard Zhang pointed to a maid who was helping He Yue into the sedan chair. "Please, Miss He. The master should be in Wen Yue Residence in the inner courtyard right now. I can't guarantee that he will be there in a while."

He Yue was in a dilemma and could only agree with a smile. She tightly grasped the handkerchief wrapped around the bracelet in her hand and lowered her eyes to think, hoping that Mr. He could buy it at a good price. She would probably have to live on the money she got today for a long time in the future.

The sedan chair went straight along the carved stone brick road, moving slowly with its curtains closed. He Yue did not see the servants passing by bowing and saluting when they greeted the sedan chair.

After entering the double gate and going around the screen wall, they finally reached the inner courtyard. The sedan chair stopped in front of Wen Yue Residence. The maid helped He Yue get off the sedan chair and whispered, "Miss He, be careful."

He Yue had never been served so meticulously before, so she inevitably felt a little uncomfortable. She let go of his hand and said, "You lead the way, and I'll follow you."

Aren't most of the maids from wealthy families in TV dramas flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak, respecting clothes before respecting people? Could it be that she was just luckier, and the rules of the He Mansion were more strict?

He Yue admired the maid's professionalism. She kept her head slightly lowered and didn't even see her face clearly along the way.

"Yes." The maid bowed first and then obediently led the way.

After walking through the corridor and entering the house, the maid didn't dare to walk in front of He Yue anymore. She stepped aside, lifted the curtain, and said respectfully, "Young lady, please go in."

He Yue got a clear look at the man sitting in the armchair, and her first impression was that he was very handsome, with an elegant and graceful appearance, as if he had walked out of a painting.

"The servants have already informed her. I believe you are Miss He." Ning Rushong raised his lips gracefully, raised the corners of his eyes, met her gaze, and waved his hand forward, motioning her to sit on the chair opposite.

The voice was very young. He Yue glanced at him quietly and found that he was about nineteen or twenty years old, but he did not have the impetuousness of his age at all. His expression was warm and polite, and his eyes were bright. It was hard not to like him.

He Yue sat down a little awkwardly, "Yes, Mr. He."