"How do you do your job! You can't even hold something!" The second-class maid shouted loudly.

The little maid knelt on the ground, lowered her head and cried, picking up the fallen pearl hairpin in a panic.

"She didn't mean it. Sister Su'er, don't be angry." Several maids on the side helped the little maid pick up the hairpins and spoke up for her, "These pearl hairpins are still intact. Sister Su'er, don't blame her."

"Don't help her anymore. I will punish her today!" Su'er refused to give in and started to pinch and beat the little maid.

"What's the fuss about?"

A cold shout came.

When the maids saw Yinxin in the distance, they immediately fell silent.

Yin Xin glanced at the little maid kneeling on the ground, then looked at the people who lowered their heads, and said to the little maid coldly, "Get up, the princess wants to see you."

The little maid was stunned for a moment, Su'er's eyes were full of disdain, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Yinxin turned to her and said, "And you."

Su'er was slightly stunned and immediately put away her smile.

Su Yuejian glanced at the two people on the ground with an indifferent expression.

Yuzhu asked, "Why is there such a commotion?"

Su Er stood up and said, "My Lady, this girl acted recklessly and threw away the reward given to you by the Empress. I couldn't stand it any longer, so I taught her a lesson."

Su Yuejian lowered her eyes and looked at the little maid. The little maid was kneeling on the ground with her head buried. Her body was trembling slightly. She looked extremely scared.

Yuzhu asked, "Is what Su'er said true?"

The little maid shook her head, "No..." She caught Su'er's eye and timidly changed her words, "Yes, I deserve to die. Please forgive me, princess."

Su Yuejian noticed her eye movements and his eyebrows moved slightly.

After a moment of silence, he said, "I remember, your name is Ying'er?"

Ying'er was a little surprised. She didn't expect that Su Yuejian actually knew her name.

There are many maids in the mansion, and there are also many servants in Su Yuejian's yard, but she is in poor health and likes quietness.

Usually, only Yuzhu, Yinxin and Qinglan stay in the inner courtyard, and the rest of the maids spend most of their time in the outer courtyard.

Ying'er nodded blankly, "Yes."

"What's going on here?"

Su Yuejian's gaze fell on the bruises on her wrists.

Ying'er covered her sleeves in panic, shook her head and whispered, "Nothing."

Su Yue's brows turned a little colder, and she looked at Su'er beside her. Su'er immediately lowered her head with a vague look in her eyes.

"She made a mistake and deserves to be punished, but you resorted to lynching her, which is a big taboo."

The girl's voice was light and sullen.

Su'er lowered her head, thinking about how to argue, when she heard the girl's voice again above her head.

"From now on, you don't have to serve at Wutongju anymore."

"Yinxin, send the people to the compound to work."

Su'er raised her head in panic. She didn't expect Su Yuejian to punish her so severely.

"No... no, I know I was wrong. Please have mercy on me, my lady..."

Without waiting for her to beg for mercy, Yinxin pulled her out.

"You get up first." Su Yuejian said in a calm voice.

Ying'er was shocked and terrified. Su'er was a second-class maid and she was punished so severely, let alone her.

She stood up, clutching the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, not daring to look up, tears flashing in her eyes.

Suddenly, a slender white hand appeared in front of her, and she felt a cool sensation on her wrist.

Ying'er looked up in confusion. The girl's jade-like and clear face was close to her, with curved eyebrows and curled eyelashes.

There is a faint fragrance floating in the air.

Ying'er was stunned for a few seconds, and saw Su Yuejian holding her hand and gently applying the ointment to the bruises on her wrist and arm.

He hurriedly raised his other hand to stop her, "Princess..."

Su Yuejian said softly, "Don't move."

After applying the medicine, Su Yuejian pulled her wrist, saw her red and swollen eyes, and picked up the embroidered handkerchief to wipe the tears from her face.

"How old are you?"

Ying'er said in a weak voice, "This year I am a double six."

Su Yuejian nodded.

"Although you didn't break the imperial gift, it's true that you acted recklessly. However, considering you're still young, I'll only fine you one month's salary."

"If it happens again, I won't let you off easily!"

"Yes." Ying'er lowered her head and breathed a sigh of relief.

Su Yuejian stuffed the ointment into her hand.

"This jade ointment is very effective in removing blood stasis and reducing swelling. Apply it daily and you will be healed in three to five days."

Ying'er was flattered and was about to decline, but Su Yuejian said, "You are injured, so you don't need to serve me these few days. Go down."

The maids in the yard were frightened when they saw Su'er was sent to the utility room in the backyard.

The princess usually treats her servants kindly, but no one expected her to impose such a severe punishment.

Looking at Ying'er who had not come out of the house, I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for her.

Just as everyone was worried, they saw Ying'er being brought out by Yuzhu safely, holding an exquisite porcelain box in her hand.

"Ever since Su'er was promoted to a second-class maid a while ago, she has been acting arrogantly for a long time. She often bullies us by relying on her age. Although the princess never said anything in the past, she is very clear-headed and has a bright mind!"

"This jade cream is very expensive. I can't even afford it with three months' worth of silver, let alone one month's worth of it."

"Yes, although she said she was punishing Sakura, the princess is actually still soft-hearted."

"Of course, our princess is a Red Phoenix Star that appears only once every century. She cultivates both blessings and wisdom, so naturally she is a broad-minded person!"

"Of course not! If our county mistress wasn't kind and kind-hearted, how could she have gotten the Regent to give such a valuable betrothal gift?"

Listening to the discussions of the maids beside her, Ying'er turned her head and looked back towards the inner courtyard.

Under the sycamore tree, a girl sat on a swing and read a book. The setting sun shone down on her body, and she was covered with a layer of golden light, looking quiet and holy.

Ying'er clenched the ointment in her hand, her eyes flashing.

As the sun was about to set, Zhu Jian looked at the person in front of him and couldn't help but want to remind him, but he heard a soft voice coming from behind him.

"Thank you, Master."

Xie Jiusi turned around when he heard the voice and said in a gentle voice, "Miss Su."

The person in front of her had her usual gentle smile on her face, but Su Wan felt that there was some sadness in this smile today.

"Why is Patriarch Xie standing here?"

Su Wan saw him standing here, staring at the Taifu Mansion motionlessly for a long time.

There were people coming and going at the gate of the Taifu Mansion. Although an entire afternoon had passed, there were so many ceremonial cars that the housekeeper and servants were still busy.

Xie Jiusi smiled faintly but did not answer.

Su Wan said frankly, "Master Xie is here to visit Sister Yue?"

During these encounters, Xie Jiusi's thoughts were obvious, and Su Wan naturally saw through them.

Xie Jiusi was startled for a moment, then relieved in an instant, a gentle smile on his lips, "The Taifu Mansion is very busy today. I will come to apologize another day."

This time Su Wan was stunned, and then she realized that he was referring to what happened at the horse farm yesterday.

The man's elegant figure was illuminated by the setting sun and looked exceptionally tall and slender. He gradually disappeared into the crowd, and a trace of sadness arose in Su Wan's heart.

Xiao Fu behind him looked at the long red dragon on the street, her eyes full of admiration.

"Miss, there are so many ceremonial cars! The Prince Regent's betrothal gift is truly amazing! Princess Minghua is truly blessed!"

Su Wan came back to her senses, smiled and nodded.

The front yard was busy and lively, while Su Yuejian in the backyard was not idle either.

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