After I traveled through the book, I fought back in the Hou Mansion

Chapter 8

She paused for a moment before continuing, "If I have the chance in the future, I will repay you with all my heart." After saying that, she stopped looking at him, turned around, and walked towards Yuelai Inn with light steps.

After entering the inn, she stuck her head out again, looked around, and found that the waiter was still sitting there dozing off.

She couldn't help but feel speechless and shook her head gently. Wasn't this person a little too sleepy? But this was just right, it was perfect for her to sneak in.

She crouched down again, stood on tiptoe, and sneaked upstairs like a nimble kitten, pushed open the door, and slipped into her room. Once inside, she used both hands to undress in no time, and collapsed on the bed like a puddle of mud.

At this moment, inside an ancient house, Ye Yunzhou was sitting at the top, his eyes sharp as he glanced at the person standing below him, and asked in a low voice, "How is it?"

Ye Yi twitched his lips, his expression puzzled as he said, "Those people are a gang, specializing in forcing women of good families into prostitution. That old witch knows a bit about disguise, so the government hasn't been able to catch her. Thanks to that young lady, they finally caught her this time."

"Then why did you look like that just now?" Ye Yunzhou looked at him and continued to ask. Ye Yi bared his teeth, "That's right, that lady is a bit cruel. She tricked those two into drinking..." He paused, and continued, "They drank the drug with ingredients, and even locked them in the house and ran away.

He shuddered at this. "You don't know what those two looked like when I went there. It was a sight to behold! I'm afraid they're both pretty much crippled now. The old witch is also lying on the ground, barely breathing."

Ye Yunzhou's expression was also a little stiff, but when he thought of the fierce look of the woman waving stones at him, he was not surprised.

His Adam's apple rolled slightly before he said, "What now?"

Ye Yi looked at his master with admiration, his expression remaining unmoved. "I've already ordered the government to escort them back. The men will be executed in the autumn, and the women will be made military prostitutes."

Ye Yunzhou nodded, his expression slightly satisfied. He stood up and walked to the window, gazing at the moonlight outside, his thoughts drifting. Then he waved at Ye Yi and said, "You can leave."

Ye Yi clasped his fists respectfully and bowed. When he turned to leave, he inadvertently saw the footprints on the corner of Ye Yunzhou's robe. He paused for a moment and wanted to ask what was going on, but when he met the cold face of his own prince, he didn't dare to ask.

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It was a dreamless night. Luo Shuiyao had gone through so much trouble last night, and she was already exhausted both physically and mentally. She slept all the way until she woke up this morning, and only then did she feel relaxed and comfortable.

She quickly got up and dressed. The waiter had already thoughtfully prepared water for her to wash up. After washing up, she hurried downstairs. As soon as she got downstairs, she saw Zhang the steward standing upright at the door of the dining hall.

Seeing her coming down, Steward Zhang bowed respectfully and said, "Miss Luo, this old servant has been waiting for you here for a long time."

As he spoke, he turned slightly to the side and saw a young girl standing diagonally behind her, about fourteen or fifteen years old. The girl's clothes were a little worn, but she had a round face and a pair of almond-shaped eyes, which made her look quite pretty.

"This is the maid I carefully found for you this morning. She will serve you wholeheartedly from now on. Please try her out first. If you find anything unsatisfactory, just tell me. I will carefully search for a new maid for you and make sure to find you a maid who will satisfy you and be loyal to you."

After talking with Ye Yunzhou yesterday, Manager Zhang realized that the people who escorted the young lady to the capital were all grown men, and there was no one to serve the young lady. He felt that he had failed in his duty.

Today, before daybreak, he got up early and went to the human trafficking market to look for a suitable maid. When he arrived, there were many girls being sold there. Those girls were either unattractive or had cloudy eyes, and none of them were satisfactory.

This girl, however, was quite pretty, with clear eyes. Most importantly, despite her miserable state, her clothes, though patched, were kept clean. With just one glance, he decided to bring her back.

The girl stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Luo Shuiyao, and said, "Miss, I wish you all the best."

Luo Shuiyao looked at her and asked, "What's your name?"

The girl replied, "My name was Cui Ya before. Please give me a new name, young lady."

Luo Shuiyao looked at her, thought for a moment, and said softly, "Dujuan, you can be called Dujuan from now on."

When the girl heard the name, a hint of joy appeared on her face. She bowed more respectfully to Luo Shuiyao and said, "Thank you for the name, Miss. I like it very much."

Seeing her like this, Luo Shuiyao just smiled and said nothing more. "Then you should follow me well from now on."

When Manager Zhang saw the newly-minted master and servant talking so harmoniously, a smile appeared on his face involuntarily. He waved his hand to signal Du Juan to step back, turned sideways, and then respectfully invited Luo Shuiyao into the dining hall.

After Luo Shuiyao sat down, he spoke, "Miss Luo," "Although this place is not too far from Kyoto, it still takes ten days to walk. Although it is close to the emperor's feet, the danger should not be great, but it is better to be safe than sorry."

After a pause, he continued, "This morning, I stopped by the escort agency and discovered a caravan was being escorted to Kyoto. Seeing this, I discussed with the caravan's manager and decided to go with them so they could look after us along the way."

When Luo Shuiyao heard this, she thought to herself: This arrangement is good. After all, the journey is long, and having a caravan traveling with us can indeed provide more security and reduce trouble.

As Steward Zhang spoke, he pondered: "Miss Luo will be the jewel of the Marquis's mansion in the future. Nothing must go wrong on this journey. Joining a caravan will not only ensure safety but also give Miss Luo peace of mind. The Marquis attaches so much importance to me, I cannot afford to be negligent in the slightest."

Manager Zhang also had other considerations in mind. Although he found a maid, Miss Luo, a weak woman, might feel uneasy being with a group of grown men like them.

He went to join the caravan, firstly to ensure safety, and secondly to reassure Miss Luo, who must not feel neglected. When he arrived, the Marquis had repeatedly instructed him to treat Miss Luo as a real lady of the Marquisate, so he naturally did not dare to show the slightest disrespect.

Luo Shuiyao nodded gently at him, "Thank you, Manager Zhang, for your concern. You've been busy running around this early this morning and haven't had breakfast yet. Would you like to have dinner with me now?"

Steward Zhang quickly said, "Thank you for your kindness, young lady. However, as a mere servant, how can I possibly eat at the same table with you? I will dine with the other guards in the side hall. Please enjoy your meal, young lady. I will take my leave now."

He bowed as he spoke. After Luo Shuiyao nodded slightly in agreement, Manager Zhang stepped back and turned to leave.

Just moments after Manager Zhang left, Du Juan knocked on the door. Luo Shuiyao called out, "Come in."

Du Juan held the plate and said, "Miss, I have brought your breakfast. Please enjoy it first. Manager Zhang ordered me to accompany you to buy some things your daughter needs. We will leave with the caravan around noon."

Luo Shuiyao nodded slightly in agreement. She stood up and sat at the top, watching Dujuan arrange the food one by one. After that, Dujuan stood up and said goodbye, leaving the place for her to use alone.

The next day, the early morning sunlight poured in generously through the window, like a layer of soft gauze. Ye Yunzhou suddenly opened his eyes, felt the wetness under his body, and his face instantly darkened.