Noble Lady

"I'm not like you, bah!" Yuzhu is very strong-willed.

There's nothing wrong with having ambition, but Suzhi is a maid who comes with the dowry. In order to become He's concubine, she even disregards the reputation of her legitimate master, the young lady. Keeping such a person around is a disaster.

Xue Chenyu also said coldly, "Just because Yuzhu doesn't think about being a concubine to her daughter's husband every day, she is more than one level higher than you."

"No, you can't sell me out! I'm the maidservant chosen by the Marquis' wife herself. Aren't you afraid that your wife will ask about it..."

Suzhi yelled loudly, and a rag was quickly put into her mouth.

Qiuhua took out a rope from somewhere and tied her up. She couldn't struggle or shout, and could only make a "wuuuu" sound.

"You don't have to shout. No one will come to help you even if you shout to the sky."

Xue Chenyu glanced at her indifferently, then told the servant, Madam Qian, "Sell her far away. She really wants to be a concubine. Find her a good family."

Madam Qian is an old hand in the world. A maid from a wealthy family like this would not be sold out easily unless there was something wrong, especially a maid who was raised on fine food and good cloth.

After seeing so much and Xue Chenyu's words, she understood what it meant. She grinned and said, "That's great. Nowadays, there are many men who want to find a good wife to raise and have children with."

Xue Chenyu nodded and let Madam Qian take the person away.

It is said that Madam Qian is experienced and has dealt with many escaped slaves and servants who resisted to death. Naturally, she did not come alone.

She brought two strong old maids with her, who looked like veterans. One of them put her arm around Suzhi and dragged her out. Suzhi's desperate attempt to fall to the ground was completely unsuccessful.

Just walked to the door.

Then he saw He Minzhi coming into the yard from outside, mumbling, "What's the big deal so early in the morning? Even if you want to ask for my forgiveness, I won't forgive you."

Suzhi, however, seemed to have seen a savior, and tried desperately to break free from the restraints of her two mothers.

"Wuwuwuwu, wuwuwu..." Adults, save me, save me.

But he forgot that after her struggle, her hair was disheveled, her clothes were messy, her hairpin was shaky, her face was covered with tears, her hands and feet were tied, and her mouth was gagged, she looked like a lunatic.

He Minzhi frowned and quickly dodged to the side, scolding in disgust: "Bad luck!"

What if his court robes are soiled? They were newly made.

Everyone in Suzhi was dumbfounded.

No, didn’t the adults praise her for her sweet smile and beautiful eyes, and also praised her for being as pretty as a flower and a perfect match for the family?

How could he be like this? He couldn't recognize her?

"Woo, woo, woo, woo..." Sir, it's me, Suzhi.

Xue Chenyu kindly helped her out when she saw this, "This is my maid Suzhi."

However, He Minzhi acted as if he didn't recognize her at all, and passed her by indifferently, "Why are you telling me this? What does it have to do with me?"

Suzhi was dragged away by two of Qian Niangzi's thugs in shock and disbelief, tears streaming down her face.

But who would care about people who degrade themselves?

He Minzhi listened to the whining sound fade away and asked Xue Chenyu impatiently, "Why are you looking for me so early in the morning? I have to be on duty today."

It seems like I'm here to give you a way out. If you admit your mistake and apologize as soon as possible, I can still forgive you.

It seemed like his visit was a blessing from heaven.

Although Hanlin Academy editors have always been candidates for the cabinet, they are only low-ranking officials in terms of official rank and are not yet qualified to attend court. That is why he is still in the palace at this time.

Xue Chenyu spread her hands and said, "Thank you for your visit, Lord He. It's over now. Yuzhu, give Lord He the brush on the table as a thank you for coming so early this morning."

"Are you kidding me?"

"Last month you asked me to go to the study to bring you ginseng soup. I waited outside the study for two hours."

"You!" He Minzhi said guiltily, "It was an accident, and I don't remember it anymore. Whatever you say is what it is."

I don't even remember how long it's been like this, and I don't even know how to come up with a good excuse.

Xue Chenyu laughed angrily, "Then tell me about something recent. Three days ago, you asked me to prepare hot water and white fungus and lotus seed soup for you, and said you would come over, but I waited until dawn and you didn't show up."

"Why, are you trying to bring up old things and make me pay attention to you and care about you in this way?"

"No need." I felt disgusted.

As for asking him to pay attention and care, there is no need for that.

Belated affection is cheaper than grass.

He Minzhi knew he was in the wrong, but he would never admit it.

Seeing the brush that Yuzhu handed over with both hands, a secret smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

She denied it, yet she prepared such a good thing to get closer to him. No wonder they say women say one thing and mean another.

"Well, considering you've prepared such a sincere gift to apologize, I won't bother with you for now. But don't be too proud, this is only temporary. If you can find a place for your cousin today, I can help..."

He Minzhi was chattering in a self-righteous manner when Xue Chenyu suddenly stood up, rushed over in two steps, snatched the brush and threw it out.

"Xue Chenyu, you're crazy!"

That’s a Hu brush that costs more than ten taels of silver!

After throwing away the Hu Bi, Xue Chenyu regained her composure. "I haven't done anything wrong, and I don't think I need to apologize. The Hu Bi was originally just a thank you for Lord He's hard work this morning. Since Lord He misunderstood, I can only use this method to make you understand."

"You, you are simply unreasonable!"

He Minzhi was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.

Such a good Hu brush, it’s such a waste.

But his pride would never allow him to squat down and pick up the things that Xue Chenyu threw away.

He kept looking at the ground, hoping that the stone coming in from behind would have some sense and pick up the pen, so that he could scold it a few words and take the thing for himself.

But Shitou was just a piece of wood. Not only did he not pick it up, he also urged, "Sir, you're going to be late for duty."

He Minzhi looked at him several times but he remained unmoved. He Minzhi was so angry that he wanted to pick it up but couldn't bend down, so he could only turn around and leave.

"Sir, how could the ladies treat you like this?" Shi Tou kept chattering as he chased after them.

Thinking of what happened just now, He Minzhi got angry, "Idiot!"

Then he strode away.

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Furong Curie.

Yuzhu picked up the pen with a distressed look on her face, "What a pity to give away such a good pen. If I gave it to the young master, he would be so happy that he would jump for joy." But fortunately, the ungrateful He didn't get it.

"That kid is born with the tendency to be restless. Every time I ask him to write a few words, he becomes listless. It's strange that he can be happy." Speaking of his eight-year-old brother, Xue Chenyu's eyes softened a lot.

"No, I'm not. Although I don't like writing, as long as it's a gift from you, even a blade of grass will be treasured by me."