Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

After a long and arduous journey, they finally arrived at the gate of Weiyuan Mansion. Li Ruoyue came to the gatekeeper with the token of Weiyuan Marquis, took a look, and asked him to tell your housekeeper that the eldest lady is back. The gatekeeper saw that it was the identity of the owner of Weiyuan Marquis Mansion, and the jade token quickly informed the housekeeper. The housekeeper saw the jade token and hurried to the door to greet her. When he arrived at the door, he saw two people who were exhausted and were leading mules beside them. "I'm busy, I'm sorry, Miss, you are finally back. This old servant really missed you so much," he said while crying, and stepped forward to say to Li Ruoyue. Li Ruoyue looked at the old man with gray hair on his temples, and couldn't help but said with emotion, "Uncle Fu, long time no see, you have white hair!" Gambling wiped his tears and said excitedly, "Oh, I'm old, Miss, how long have you been away from home? My hair is all white."

After saying that, he said, "Miss, please come in quickly. You must have suffered a lot on the way. You have been recuperating in the Taoist temple. You have suffered a lot these years. I miss you so much after being away for so many years." He started to cry. Li Ruoyue stepped forward and said, "Uncle Fu, I am fine now, right?" Don't be sad. Uncle Fu wiped the tears from his eyes and hurriedly guided the young lady to the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.

The entrance to the Weiyuan Marquisate stood solemn and majestic. Tall stone lions guarded the residence, as if embodying the calm and majesty of time. The lions' eyes were deep and unwavering, as if watching every person who set foot on these grounds. Li Ruoyue and Luzhu stood at the entrance, filled with awe. Li Ruoyue took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with determination, as if she wanted to absorb this majesty into her very bones. Luzhu grasped her hand, her eyes filled with courage. They entered the residence, their steps steady and resolute, as if each step announced their resolve.

Li Ruoyue and Luzhu stepped into Weiyuan Marquis Mansion. Before their eyes was a magnificent courtyard, a tall gatehouse, and a carved door, which looked solemn and dignified.

Luzhu followed closely behind, her eyes flashing with curiosity and nervousness. Li Ruoyue took a deep breath and stepped in, her steps light and firm. The guards in the mansion saluted respectfully, and Li Ruoyue nodded slightly, her eyes scanning the mansion, thinking secretly in her heart. They walked through the corridor and entered the inner room. The room was gorgeously decorated with gold and jade, and precious calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls. Li Ruoyue looked around and was secretly amazed. Luzhu held her hand tightly, her eyes full of expectation. They were led to the inner hall and met Madam Hua, who was dressed in brocade clothes, with a delicate face and sharp eyes. Madam Hua looked at them and told them regretfully that the Marquis was not at home, but was in the military camp training soldiers and would not be back for ten days or half a month. Otherwise, your father would be so happy to know you are back. Someone hurriedly asked them how the journey was. Was it hard? When Madam Hua asked about the hardships on the way here. Li Ruoyue simply replied, "Madam, I didn't have a hard time on the road, and I was not in a hurry to get on." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Hua said angrily, "Yue'er, why are you so distant to me? I am your mother after all. Even if I am your stepmother, I have seen you grow up since you were a child. Don't be so distant to me."

Your mother doesn't want you to go to the Taoist temple, but the head monk in your home said that if you don't go there to recuperate, you won't live past the age of 16. Mother, there's no other way. If there was a way, I wouldn't send you there anyway. He wiped away the nonexistent tears from his eyes and sobbed a few times. Li Ruoyue twitched, watching him act in front of her, and in her heart, she helplessly complained to the master, "Didn't you ask him to do this?"

The man on the table still cooperated and said, "I don't blame you, I just blame my bad luck. There is nothing I can do about my body. I'm sorry to make you worry." As he said this, he coughed lightly twice.

The eldest lady was busy when she heard this. She asked Yue'er, "What's wrong? Are you not feeling well? Why are you coughing?" Yue'er said warmly, "I'm doing well in the Taoist temple. Isn't it because I miss home?" "If I can only take one last look at the Marquis' Mansion and my father before I die, I will die with my eyes closed."

Upon hearing this, Madam Hua's eyes paused slightly, and she quickly said, "Yue'er, you can't say that. It will make your father sad, and it will make me sad too. You are the eldest daughter of our mansion, and this will never change. You must take good care of your health. The room will always be reserved for you. If you feel tired, go down and rest first. I'll send a few people to serve you."

Li Ruoyue declined several times. My wife, thank you for your help. I have a personal green bead here. When you are used to it, you can give me a few more to clean. It is not so particular in the Taoist temple.

Many people narrowed their eyes when they heard this. How could this be possible? How could the eldest daughter of the Marquis's Mansion lack people to serve her? Don't worry about this. I will arrange it. You go and rest quickly. I will ask the servants to clean your room and keep it for you. There are always people cleaning. You go down and rest first.

If you hear this, you can only accept Madam Hua's kindness. Madam, I will go downstairs to rest first. Thank you for your kindness. With that, he let Lu Zhu help him and walked down slowly.

Madam Hua looked at Li Ruoyue's back as he walked out, not knowing whether he was really sick or just pretending. She thought to herself that she should send a few more people to monitor him to see if he was really sick or just pretending.

Li Ruoyue and Luzhu walked into their own yard, which was full of greenery and fragrance of flowers. The air was filled with a light floral scent. Their boudoir was warm and elegant, with exquisite calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, bookshelves full of books, and unfinished letters scattered on the desk. Li Ruoyue sat by the window, and Luzhu handed her tea, her eyes full of warmth. Luzhu looked around, her eyes flashing with happiness. Li Ruoyue whispered, "Luzhu, this is our home." Luzhu nodded, her eyes full of expectation. They sat by the window, looking at the scenery outside the window, their hearts full of peace. Li Ruoyue whispered, "Luzhu, this is where we live." Luzhu nodded, her eyes full of gratitude, "Sister, it's so beautiful here." They smiled at each other, as if to say, "Here, we have found our home.

Luzhu pulled Li Ruoyue in front of the mirror and said to her, "Miss, let me take care of your hair. You have been traveling all the way and your hair is a little tangled." Hearing this, Li Ruoyue obediently sat in front of the mirror and let Lizhu take care of her. At this moment, there was suddenly some noisy footsteps in the yard. The sound came to the yard, and there were bursts of high voices, "We are the cleaning robes sent by the madam to serve you. Come out and take a look."

Hearing this, Luzhu's hands trembled. "Why are they here at this time? We haven't rested yet. Isn't he disturbing your rest?" Li Ruoyue said helplessly, "It must be Madam Hua's doing. She pays too much attention to me and monitors me. We can't take it lightly. Let's go out and deal with those people."

The hostess helped Li Ruoyue to the door, then turned around and took a stool from the house for her to sit on. She also took a pillow and placed it behind the table and chair to make her sit more comfortably. Ruoyue panted softly and said, "Meimei, why did you come at this time? I'm still a little uncomfortable. You can handle it yourselves. What work is there in the yard? Meimei, please take charge of it for the time being. I'll arrange things for you after I've rested up."

The plump, elderly woman hurried forward and said, "Young lady, how can you say that? Serving you is my duty. All of us maids, big and small, obey you." "Young lady, you've been away from the mansion for years, so there are some things you may not know. I'm Ma Ma, the purchasing girl for the Madam's courtyard. She's worried the servants aren't doing their best, so she's asked me to look after them here. The more you hear this, the more you'll understand. This is clearly a surveillance of your every word and action." He calmly said to Ma Ma, "Ma Ma, then please assign them some work. I just got back and I'm tired. I need to rest." Without paying attention to what he had to say, he reached for Lizhu's hand, letting her support him as she went inside to rest. Seeing this, Ma Moumou didn't dare to speak any further. The young lady had just returned, and she didn't know her temper yet. Madam asked me to watch over her and report her every word and action, including the trivial matters. He couldn't offend her right now and get kicked out. Madam would think he was useless and couldn't handle such a small matter. Let's cure the eldest daughter first. The eldest daughter must have been going through all these twists and turns in Pudong Welfare during these years. When the time comes, it will be easy to catch the eldest daughter. I will hold the eldest daughter in my hands and complete the instructions of the madam. Thinking of this, I secretly encouraged myself in my heart, this must be the case, I will definitely complete the instructions of the madam.

Thinking of this, she turned and assigned the maids to the courtyard's chores. Including Mammy Ma, there were ten of them: two personal maids, two second-class maids, two bench maids, and two cleaning maids. Mammy Ma was in charge here, and these little maids did this and that, and they didn't dare complain, got it? So-and-so was Madam's roommate, and who dared to mess with her? Madam Ma was in charge of all the affairs of the mansion. If Ma-so-so said a bad word about him in front of Madam Ma, how could he live happily ever after?