High-class maid

The maids who hadn't yet dispersed from the courtyard were momentarily stunned.

Could it be that Qianying, in her desperation, has resorted to seeking help from a maid? And on what should have been her happiest day?

Shen Xing'er was furious. Wasn't Qian Ying putting her in a very difficult position? She strode to the door and shouted at Qian Ying.

"Madam, are you confused? How can a mere maid like me control whether the young master goes to your room or not? I'll pretend you weren't here today. Otherwise, if Madam finds out, you'll be in deep trouble!"

"Hmph, isn't she always so proud of herself? Now she's actually begging a maid."

"She wasn't begging at all. She was clearly just gauging the person's imminent departure and not daring to offend her."

"Look, this is what happens when you betray your master. You're worse off than a maid. And look at Xing'er..."

The sound of people pointing and whispering reached Qianying's ears. The strong-willed girl could no longer hold back and ran out, covering her head.

"I'm going to pack my things, so I won't be able to entertain you all any longer," Shen Xing'er said before returning to her room.

As for how others view Qianying, that's none of her business, since she's also a victim.

The maids scattered in a flurry; there was just too much gossip to cover today, and they needed to find an opportunity to discuss it properly.

"Xing'er, it's good that you've left the manor. Look at this manor, there's never a moment of peace or quiet." Shan Tao pouted, speaking up for Shen Xing'er.

"Alright, alright, I know you're doing this for my own good. After I'm gone, if you have any problems, consult with Jinglin. I think she's a good person."

Now only the two of them were left in the room, and Shen Xing'er and Shan Tao were having a private conversation.

"Yes, I know. What are you planning to do after you leave the manor? What about our business with Sister Gao?" Shan Tao asked.

It's no wonder that Shan Tao asked that question. Embroidery is the main source of her private savings. Although the monthly income is not much, it is enough for her to rely on in the future.

“I will still give you four different dishes every month. When you leave the manor each month, we will go to the street together to give them to Sister Gao, shall we?” Shen Xing’er said.

Although Shen Xing'er's current wealth is enough for her to live a carefree life for the rest of her days, she does not intend to live off her savings. She enjoys doing business, and besides, Shan Tao also needs this money.

"Okay. Don't forget me." Speaking of parting, Shan Tao still felt a pang of reluctance, and she hugged Shen Xing'er as she spoke.

"Silly girl, you're my best friend. I was worried you'd forgotten me. Look, I've been wearing the bracelet you gave me all this time!"

Shen Xing'er shook the bracelet that Shan Tao had given her as a gesture of comfort.

Shantao was coaxed into laughing through her tears, and the two sisters went to the small kitchen side by side.

"Take good care of yourself after you leave the manor. If anything happens, remember to send a message to Shantao. I can't help with big things, but I can certainly help with small things."

Chen Shan's wife looked at Shen Xing'er with loving eyes and said.

Shen Xing'er's eyes reddened once again.

Putting everything else aside, Chen Shan's family was indeed good to her, open-minded and gentle, but she seemed confused when facing Shan Gen.

"Don't worry, Auntie, nothing much will happen. You should take good care of yourself too. It's just a pity that Granny Zhou isn't here, otherwise she would be happy for me too."

"If she finds out, she will be happy for you. When she writes next time, I will tell her the good news. You used to only reach my chest, but now you are taller than me."

Looking at the graceful young woman in front of him, Chen Shan's wife thought, "How wonderful it would be if Xing'er could be my daughter-in-law."

Shen Xing'er had no idea what she was thinking, and even if she did, she wouldn't care, since in Brother Shan Gen's eyes she was just a child.

As the group was exchanging pleasantries, Madam Wang arrived. After exchanging a few words with Chen Shan's family to say goodbye, she took Shen Xing'er's hand and left, looking back every few steps.

"Shantao, Auntie, Sister Jinglin, go back now, don't see us off." Shen Xing'er stood at the door, waving goodbye to them.

"Take care," Jinglin said with a slight smile to Shen Xing'er.

"Xing'er, I'll come find you as soon as I leave the manor this month!" Shan Tao shouted, wiping her eyes.

"it is good!"

Shen Xing'er waved her hand and left without looking back.

The setting sun cast its golden rays upon her as she saw Shen Kun smiling and standing by the carriage, waiting for her and her daughter. A warm spring breeze blew by.

Everything began anew in the spring when all things revive.

The family of three remained silent the entire way. The day had been too overwhelming for them; they hadn't yet recovered from their joy before rushing to deal with everyone. Now, they were completely exhausted, and Shen Xing'er was so tired that she fell asleep in the carriage.

"Xing'er, wake up, we're home." Madam Wang gently shook Shen Xing'er and softly woke her up.

"Mother? I fell asleep. Are we not at the manor yet?" Shen Xing'er rubbed her sleepy eyes and mumbled.

"Have you fallen asleep and gone mad? Have you forgotten that we left the manor?" Madam Wang was amused by her appearance and said helplessly.

"Oh right, we've left the manor, and our daughter is still getting used to it." Shen Xing'er patted her head; if Madam Wang hadn't mentioned it, she would have forgotten she wasn't in the manor anymore.

"It's normal to feel a little out of place after just leaving the manor. I'm also a bit unaccustomed to having so much free time."

Shen Kun lifted the curtain to greet the mother and daughter. He had worked hard for half his life, and now that he suddenly had nothing to do, he didn't know what to do.

"Let's move our things inside first," Wang said.

Shen Xing'er perked up instantly when she saw the reward in the carriage. She shook her head as if trying to shake the sleepiness out of her head.

"Little money-grubber," Wang teased, tapping her forehead.

After the family of three moved their belongings home, Yuan Dali, who had just finished work, happened to pass by.

"Brother Shen, why didn't you go to the manor today? What are you doing? Do you need my help?"

As he spoke, he was about to roll up his sleeves and start helping out.

“Brother Yuan, there’s no need to lift a finger. Thanks to our master’s favor, we have been freed from slavery. We just moved our belongings home.”

Shen Kun said happily.

This was also the result of his discussion with Ms. Wang on the way here.

They had lived in the alley for five or six years, and everyone knew they were servants of the Minister's household. Now that they had left the household, they were determined to say it openly.

Otherwise, if those neighbors who can't stand seeing others doing well misunderstand and say that they were kicked out by their masters, then it would be a loss for them.

"Freed from slavery? Congratulations!" Yuan Dali didn't think too much about it. He saw that Shen Kun didn't seem to be faking it, so he was also blindly happy.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Yuan. I have just left the manor and have many things to attend to. After I finish what I have to do, I will treat the neighbors in the alley to a meal."

Shen Kun said.

As the saying goes, a close neighbor is worse than a distant relative. When they were working in the government office, they didn't see their neighbors. Now that they're out of the government office, they have to face their neighbors every day, so it's best to maintain good relationships with them.