The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

It was too early for Ge Yuan to relax.

"Madam, something bad has happened. My sister is missing!"

Ge Yuan didn't sleep well last night, and when she heard the news, veins on her forehead popped out in anger.

"Hurry up and find it!"

At this time, Luo Lingjie was wearing a maid's clothes, but her hair and face showed that she was dressed up.

"We are from the residence of Lord Luo, the county lieutenant. The master asked us to deliver something to Lord Shen."

The servant at the door didn't think much about it and let the person in directly.

Inside the house, Shen Xianli, who was handling official business, saw someone coming in from outside and looked over.

"Master Shen, two maids came to the door and said that Master Luo gave you something."

Shen Xianli was confused and didn't know what Lord Luo had to give him.

"Let them in."

When Luo Lingjie heard the guard let them in, her heart beat very fast and her hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

The maid beside her had a pale face. She knew that if she returned, the lady would definitely not forgive her.

But if she didn't do what her sister said, she would scratch her face.

She just got engaged. If her face is ruined because of this, what will she do in the future?

Shen Xianli heard the door open and close, and turned around the screen to see two maids he had never seen before.

I saw one of them, no, this is not a maid.

Shen Xianli walked away silently.

At this time, the maid who looked a little panicked retreated directly, leaving only Luo Lingjie and Shen Xianli in the room.

"This is?"

As soon as Shen Xianli opened his mouth, Luo Lingjie rushed to reply.

"I'm Luo Linjie, the daughter of Commandant Luo. We've met Lord Shen before."

Luo Lingjie's face turned red and she was a little afraid to look up.

Shen Xianli had no impression of her, so how could he have met the women of Luo Junwei's family?

"It's Miss Luo. When have we met?"

Luo Lingjie looked up in disbelief and explained eagerly.

"It was during this year's spring outing. Do you remember? I lost something and asked you for directions."

Shen Xianli couldn't recall, but this wasn't the time to talk about it. He shook his head and asked tentatively, "Ms. Luo, what do you mean?"

Luo Lingjie looked down at her clothes and tugged at her sleeves a little embarrassedly. She felt really embarrassed to wear these servant's clothes.

"Sir Shen, I came here just to ask, are you willing, are you willing..."

Luo Lingjie blushed and hesitated for a long time, not daring to say it out loud.

Even though Shen Xianli didn't understand at all, he now understood a little and felt a little embarrassed for a moment.

"Would you like to come to my house and ask for marriage?"

Luo Lingjie said the last sentence in a very low voice.

Shen Xianli turned slightly to the side and didn't look at her.

"Miss Luo, your parents have ordered you to go back, as has the matchmaker's words."

Shen Xianli's voice was slightly cold as he ordered them to leave.

Luo Lingjie was a little anxious and raised her foot slightly to step forward, but she took it back because of the rules.

"My family had originally planned this, but my mother changed her mind yesterday after returning from Madam Hou's banquet. Is it because she kept disagreeing that this is why..."

Although Shen Xianli didn't know what his mother said, it was not possible.

"Miss Luo, I think you may have misunderstood. A daughter's reputation is important. You should go back first."

Luo Lingjie's eyes turned red and tears fell.

"No, it must be because she doesn't agree. Lord Shen, your wife has passed away many years ago. If you want to remarry, it must depend on your feelings. Why bother to consider the Yue family's attitude in everything?"

The more Luo Lingjie spoke, the colder Shen Xianli became inside, though he didn't show it on his face.

"If you're willing, I'll ask my mother to find a matchmaker..."

"All right!"

Shen Xianli's tone became more serious. "Miss Luo, I will pretend that you have never been here today."

"Bamboo Green!"

Shen Xianli called out loudly, and Luo Lingjie swallowed the words she hadn't said.

Zhu Qing outside the door heard his master's order and hurriedly pushed the door open.

When he saw the maid standing at the door and trembling, he knew something was wrong and his master's lover had come.

"Sir, my subordinate is here."

"Prepare veils for Miss Luo and the maid outside, and send them to the old lady. Send someone to the county magistrate's residence to find the county magistrate's wife and tell her that the old lady met Miss Luo today and felt they got along well and exchanged a few words. She is having lunch at the Shen residence today. After lunch, have the county magistrate's wife come and take her back."

"Yes."

Luo Lingjie wanted to say something else. Shen Xianli had already turned his back.

"Miss Luo, please go back."

She wanted to go forward reluctantly, but was stopped by Zhu Qing, so she stopped there.

Looking at the back with tearful eyes, Luo Lingjie wiped her tears and turned away.

She also has self-respect. Since she knows what he means, she won't pester him.

Ge Yuan, who was looking for someone like crazy, heard someone from the Shen residence say that her sister was shopping outside today and met Madam Hou, and was now having lunch at the Shen residence.

She couldn't tell whether it was true or false, and had no appetite for lunch. She ate a few bites casually, then got up and left for the Shen Mansion.

Shen House

Qiao'er followed the sisters to watch the fun outside. She heard that a young lady had come to the mansion, and she was from the county magistrate's house.

They were all watching the fun.

Do they know that this was sent back by Zhuqing, who was by the master's side?

"Miss Luo, this is the material that the old lady gave us a few days ago. We just made the dress and haven't worn it yet. There are no girls of the same age in the mansion, so please make do with it for now."

Su Xia was holding a set of clothes, which belonged to Su Dong. Her figure was similar to that of Miss Luo.

Luo Lingjie frowned slightly. She was in a very unhappy mood at the moment, so she didn't look at the pretty maid with a good face.

"Are you the maidservant beside Master Shen?"

"This servant is someone close to the old lady."

After hearing this, Luo Lingjie's expression became a little better. She picked up the folded clothes with her fingertips. What was so good about the servants' clothes? The clothes she was wearing now made her feel uncomfortable.

She looked over with disdain, and her expression became a little stiff.

This is brocade gauze, and she usually wears this kind of material when she goes out to meet guests.

This kind of material is comfortable and thin to wear, and costs one ounce of gold per foot.

The gift that the old lady of the Marquis gave to her servants was actually this kind of precious material. Thinking of this, Luo Lingjie began to feel jealous.

When she thought that she couldn't marry Lord Shen and that it must be the old lady who was obstructing her, she became displeased with her.

She raised her chin and said, "Help me put it on."

Su Xia lowered her eyes and turned sideways to signal others to come forward.

Seeing that it was someone else, Luo Lingjie raised her hand and pointed at Su Xia, "I want you to serve me."

Su Xia smiled unchanged, "Miss Luo, I still have to wait for the old lady to have dinner. Please change your clothes and wait here. Someone will bring lunch over later."

After saying this, he bowed and turned to leave.