Golden Branch

Lou Yu didn’t know what Zhao Jinniang was thinking, but he just felt "offended".

This idiot must have some dirty and filthy thoughts!

Lou Yu knew that he was good-looking.

When he was a child, he was so naughty, but some people still called him a little fairy.

When he grew up, he was handsome and gentle like jade. Even though he was young and immature, he was still a little exiled immortal admired by the world.

With such a look, Lou Yu received all kinds of looks:

There are amazement, admiration, greed, and coveting...even men and women!

Zhao Jinniang is not the first, nor will she be the last.

Lou Yu felt disgusted instinctively.

However, Lou Yu did not rush to make a judgment.

After all, Zhao Jinniang was the one he gave to the fat girl. Even if there was something wrong, he could still be considered "caught red-handed" and "with solid evidence."

Although Lou Yu is domineering, he is smarter and knows that he cannot go too far, otherwise, it may cause a backlash from the fat girl.

That girl is not as well-behaved and good-tempered as she appears to be.

Lou Yu still remembers the scene by the Yi River when he was "threatened" by the fat girl and forced to call her "Ye Ye".

Although the fat girl was sick and a little confused, her reaction in that situation was the most instinctive and real.

That night, Lou Yu learned about Wang Heng's inner struggles and also realized that she had a rebellious nature.

Therefore, in the past few years, even though Lou Yu's heart was full of control and possessiveness, he always maintained a balance.

Lou Yu would never cross the line unless it was absolutely necessary.

As for Zhao Jinniang, she was not worth Lou Yu's anger, and even less worth his "risk".

Zhao Jinniang didn't know that her thoughts had been discovered by Lou Yu.

She was still responding to Lou Yu's question——

Are there any more?

No more.

These are the only two important things happening to the Wang family recently.

Although Zhao Jinniang always went to the Lou family's fortress diligently under the guise of Wang Heng, she also knew that Mr. Lou was not someone who could be easily fooled.

If she came here innocently, although Mr. Lou would not be angry, he would still make her feel cold, and she would be afraid of it.

After all, she was just a slave, and Lou Yu had the power of life and death over her.

If she angered Lou Yu, Wang Heng would be punished unless she was willing to protect him.

Lou Yu is a gentle gentleman, but the Lou family is strict in managing their household.

The Lou family’s family rules are not just ordinary slaps or spankings.

But it’s a horse whip and a military stick!

Zhao Jinniang came from a low-income family, had suffered hardships, and had experienced life and death, but she still instinctively feared this kind of torture.

She had never been punished, but she had been asked to watch an execution.

With one whip, blood and flesh splattered everywhere.

After a few beatings, the victim may break a leg at best and die at worst!

Once you see a scene like that, you will remember it forever.

Although Zhao Jinniang felt that her husband treated her differently, she also understood the difference between high and low.

As early as that night, on the Yi River, Zhao Jinniang realized with despair what it meant to be a pariah and what it meant to be a noble.

Because she and Aye were humble fishermen, they were slaughtered at will by the pirates.

And noble people like Wang Heng, who were clearly the targets of the pirates, were able to escape harm and live a wealthy and happy life to this day!

On one side is the deep, icy river, and on the other side is the brightly lit pleasure boat.

On one side was the innocent father who died tragically and was buried at the bottom of the river; on the other side was the plump and fair Wang Heng who was unharmed.

Zhao Jinniang's mentality has long been unbalanced.

The subsequent selling of herself for her mother completely turned her to the dark side.

...So, even though she was with Wang Heng and was not scolded or beaten every day, but had no worries about food and clothing, and even lived a better life than ordinary officials' daughters and sons, Zhao Jinniang never felt grateful to Wang Heng.

If she had to be grateful to someone, she would be grateful to Lou Yu.

It was her husband who bought her when she was desperate, and he also carefully found a martial arts master to teach her martial arts so that she would have a skill to make a living!

Zhao Jinniang would never think that if it weren't for Wang Heng, Lou Yu would never have bought her, let alone let someone teach her kung fu.

She only has value in existence because of Wang Heng.

What's more, if Lou Yu didn't want to know Wang Heng's situation, he wouldn't even look at her, let alone meet her in person!

Perhaps Zhao Jinniang thought of it, but she was unwilling to admit it.

She had no loyalty or reverence for her master, Wang Heng; instead, she looked down on him.

So fat!

So lazy!

Life is so good, though!

All good things happened to her, and even when she encountered pirates, she was lucky enough to escape successfully.

...and there's such an excellent "brother" like Lou Langjun, who takes care of her, protects her... and may even marry her in the future!

Zhao Jinniang knew that it was impossible for her to marry her husband given her status.

But, she can—

Humph, that fat guy is really lucky, he just got an extra helper to win favor!

"My dear, apart from these two things, everything is normal with Jiu Niang."

Zhao Jinniang collected her thoughts and replied respectfully.

Lou Yu said "hmm" and didn't say anything else, as if he was thinking.

Zhao Jinniang was feeling uneasy and had some delusional thoughts, so she couldn't help but raise her eyelids quietly.

She carefully looked at that childish, handsome face. Even though she tried her best to hold back, she still revealed a little bit of——

Mr. Lou is truly a rare talent, a young immortal banished from heaven.

This appearance, this temperament, and this demeanor can probably only be found in heaven.

Lou Yu: ...even more disgusting!

He noticed Zhao Jinniang's prying gaze, and his stomach suddenly churned.

Being coveted by a toad is really disgusting, even if it can't hurt you.

Lou Yu was just suspicious just now, but now he is finally sure: this idiot really has dirty thoughts towards him.

Ridiculous!

wishful thinking!

But Lou Yu was too cautious to make the fat girl unhappy for the sake of Zhao Jinniang.

Moreover, Zhao Jinniang's behavior "reminded" Lou Yu——

Not all the people around the fat girl are loyal and honest.

Besides her, there are Wang Mian and Zheng Shisan.

It would be fine if it were just servants like Zhao Jinniang and A'man, but the fat girl was very close to Wang and Zheng, and gave a lot to them.

If these two were as restless and conscienceless as Zhao Jinniang and turned against their master, the fat girl would definitely be sad.

It is better to mend the fence before the sheep are lost and stop the loss in time.

These were words that Wang Mian often said. Lou Yu didn't show it on his face, but he wrote them all down.

Lou Yu had to admit that many of Wang Mian's words made a lot of sense.

Not only the fat girl was deeply affected, but even he... Therefore, Lou Yu had to make sure that this man treated the fat girl wholeheartedly and had no other intentions.

If there is any problem, deal with it as soon as possible. Don't let the fat girl suffer any greater harm!

Lou Yu already had murderous intent, but his face still looked gentle and cheerful.

He could even smile softly, "You're fine!"

It was quite difficult for a man with a broken voice to say these few words to a slave.

After seeing Lou Yu remain silent to Wang Heng, Zhao Jinniang, who already had some thoughts in her mind, became even more elated.

Zhao Jinniang was so proud that she raised her head without thinking.

She looked at Lou Yu and smiled softly, "My dear, you are too kind! This is my duty!"

Lou Yu gently stroked the elephant bone ring on his left thumb.

This was given to him by the fat girl so that he could use it when shooting arrows.

Lou Yu likes it very much and wears it every day.

Because he found that occasionally, he could not control the anger and bloodthirstiness in his heart.

Feeling and turning this destruction technique could actually help him calm down.

He would think of the fat girl, how delicate and difficult she was to raise, and how she needed someone to protect and pamper her.

He couldn't lose control, couldn't be like the naughty boy he once was, who was easily taken advantage of because of his bad reputation, and then ended up being oppressed and destroyed.

...Tsk, he still hasn't mastered his cultivation.

When he can completely control himself without the need for external things, he will be a true "gentleman"!

Lou Yu sighed silently. The surging murderous intent that had just emerged slowly dissipated the moment it touched the Destruction Technique.

Not urgent!

Take it easy.

This slave girl is still useful.

Kill after using it up!

"Go ahead and serve Jiu Niang well!"

Lou Yu once again suppressed his disgust for the duck voice and slowly said what was considered a "long string" of words for him at the moment!

"Slave, I obey your command!"

Zhao Jinniang was very excited. She understood the deep meaning in her husband's words.

What the young man said should mean: as long as she serves Jiu Niang well, he will not treat her unfairly.

And how could a gentleman not mistreat a maidservant who was filled with admiration for him?!

The answer is obvious.

Thinking she had received Lou Yu's "promise", Zhao Jinniang's heart was filled with joy.

She floated all the way back to Wangjiazhuangzi.

Baiji also came back from outside and happened to meet Zhao Jinniang in the front yard.

Seeing her high spirits, Baiji couldn't help but wonder, "Jinniang, where have you been? Why are you so happy?"

Baiji was not blaming Zhao Jinniang: as Jiuniang's female guard, she went out without permission, leaving only the naive Ah Man behind, which was a dereliction of duty.

Baiji knew that his Jiuniang had no shortage of people to serve her.

There are three shifts of guards every day, both in the open and in the dark, with more than a dozen people in each shift. There is no shortage of Zhao Jinniang.

Baiji is pure curiosity.

When Zhao Jinniang heard Baiji's voice, she looked carefully and discovered that there was a living person nearby.

She quickly calmed down and her expression returned to the cold and solemn look typical of a female guard.

She nodded slightly as a greeting.

In response to Baiji's question, she simply replied, "I went to the Lou family's fortress!"

As for "why she was happy", Zhao Jinniang did not respond.

She and Baiji did not have a very deep sisterly relationship, and Baiji was not the housekeeper in charge of the slaves, so she had no need to report to Baiji.

Zhao Jinniang clearly distinguished herself from Baiji and other maids.

She is a member of the Lou family and a slave bought by Mr. Lou.

Although she follows Wang Heng now, one day she will return to the Lou family.

Baiji and others were slaves of the Wang family.

Their personal bonds and even their families were in Wang Heng's hands.

Even if they wanted to get married, their marriages were all decided by Wang Heng.

In the future, perhaps even my children and grandchildren will be slaves of Wang Heng or even Wang Heng’s children!

Destined to be Wang Heng's slaves for several lifetimes, they had to be respectful and loyal to her.

Zhao Jinniang believed that she was not the same kind of person as Baiji and other maids, and that they would have different lives in the future, so she would not have a close friendship with them.

After three or four years at Wang's village, Ah Man had gotten along well with everyone except Zhao Jinniang, who separated herself from the Wang family.

"...Where's Jiu Niang?"

Although she was unwilling to have much contact with Baiji and others, Zhao Jinniang did not forget her mission - to protect Wang Heng!

After all, her future and happiness depend on Wang Heng.

"Nine Lady is in the guest house!"

Baiji felt Zhao Jinniang's distance and secretly curled his lips: What are you being so arrogant about? Do you really think you are superior to others?

So what if she's a female guard?

Ah Man is also a female guard, more capable and more loyal to Jiu Niang.

But Ah Man was very easy to get along with. She not only had a good relationship with the cooks in the kitchen, but also with other servants. Ah Man called them "sister" and was very close to them.

Of course, maids like Baiji also like to feed A'man.

Ah Man's gluttony is different from that of his own Jiu Niang.

Jiu Niang likes delicious food, but she is also picky.

Basically, she won’t eat anything that she doesn’t like, or that is not exquisite or novel.

She also has many food taboos.

She only looked good-tempered and easy to serve, but in fact... Well, it's not that Wang Heng was difficult to serve. After all, with her background and the wealth she possessed, it was only natural for her to be a little particular.

It can only be said that Wang Heng's emotional stability has little to do with her being a noble lady from a prominent family.

The maids did not really treat Wang Heng as an approachable little sister just because of her Buddhist attitude.

The master is the master.

Jiu Niang is kind and has good character, which is a blessing to the maids.

But the maids couldn't really disrespect Jiu Niang.

Therefore, even though Jiu Niang liked to eat it, maids like Bai Zhi did not dare to feed her casually.

Ah Man is different. She is not picky and has no dietary restrictions. No matter whether it is meat or vegetables, fresh seafood or seasonal food, or even the leftovers of Bai Zhi and others, Ah Man accepts everything.

Ah Man is the best dining partner for all the girls who need to maintain their figure. Girls want to eat but are afraid of eating too much.

If there is any leftover, it will be a waste of food.

It’s great to have Ah Man, she can “clean” everyone’s lunch boxes.

Not only will she not feel disgusted, she will also thank her sisters for "sharing".

This adorable and gluttonous little girl, with innate supernatural powers, is Jiu Niang's most reliable "thug". How could Bai Zhi and other maids not like her?!

Where there is comparison, there is hurt. Compared with Ah Man’s cuteness, Zhao Jinniang’s “coldness” seems a little ridiculous!

Restraining the sarcasm in his heart, Baiji replied indifferently.

"Guest house? Mr. Xie's yard?"

Zhao Jinniang didn't care about Baiji's indifference. She was more concerned: "Jiu Niang and Xie Langjun?" Is there anything wrong?!

Zhao Jinniang has made up her mind to go back to the Lou family with Wang Heng.

If Jiu Niang changed her mind and was seduced by Xie Langjun, then, then—

Baiji frowned. Although he was dissatisfied with Zhao Jinniang's attitude and her ambiguous words, he still replied:

"Thank you, my dear, I heard that Jiuniang is good at painting. Coincidentally, he is also famous for his poetry and painting, so I want to learn a few things from Jiuniang."

The two were discussing serious academic matters, but Zhao Jinniang acted as if something was wrong.

This Zhao Jinniang is really becoming more and more ignorant of the rules!

Baiji secretly took note of Zhao Jinniang and planned to find a time to have a good talk with Fu's mother.

We can't keep such an unruly person around Jiu Niang, even if this person was sent by Lou Langjun!

Baiji believed that in Lord Lou's heart, his own Jiu Niang was the most important.

He would never let Jiu Niang suffer any injustice because of a servant...