High-class maid

It turns out that at this time in the book, the Minister's family went to Lingshan Temple, and the Minister's mortal enemy in the court, not daring to kill the Minister easily, hired someone to kill the young lady.

The eldest daughter, Xiao Luosheng, is only fourteen years old. Although she is only fourteen, her reputation has already spread throughout the capital. It is said that this eldest daughter is as beautiful as a flower and is proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

The young lady was also helpful, gentle, and kind-hearted; it seemed as if all the virtues were embodied in her. And she was also the female protagonist of the book Shen Xing'er read before she transmigrated into it.

If nothing unexpected happens, bandits will come to kidnap the young lady this time. Although she is the female lead and met the male lead in the bandits' hideout, the bandits' assassination attempt also accidentally injured the first wife.

Shen Xing'er originally planned not to participate, because her arrival had already caused many things to happen ahead of time. She also knew that the female lead was not injured and had even met her official partner.

However, the bandits might accidentally injure the First Madam, and the book mentions that the First Madam's nanny was stabbed by the bandits while trying to save her.

Shen Xing'er wasn't sure if that person was her mother, but just in case, she had to get involved whether she wanted to or not.

"Xing'er, it smells so good! Let's sneak out and buy something to eat when we're not busy later." Shan Tao's eyes lit up when she saw the delicious food.

"No, we need to go down the mountain to buy things, and we can't stay out for that long," Shen Xing'er refused without hesitation.

"Oh, okay then." Yamamoto pouted and didn't say anything more.

The group from the Minister's residence arrived at the foot of the mountain. To show their sincerity, the old lady and her entourage got off the carriage and prepared to climb to the top of the mountain themselves.

Shen Xing'er followed behind the old lady with her head down. Ahead, the First Madam and her daughter were helping the old lady slowly up the mountain. It was also the first time Shen Xing'er had seen the female protagonist from the book.

The young lady was tall and slender with a willow-like waist. She had a head of jet-black, shiny hair and skin as smooth as jade. She was as captivating as a celestial being.

No wonder she's the female lead; she stands out even in a crowd. It's also no wonder the male lead in the book was willing to give up everything to marry her.

The group climbed higher and higher, gradually losing the sound of vendors hawking their wares below. Walking along the mountain path, they felt the mountain breeze on their faces, and heard the melodious chirping of insects rising and falling.

I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but Shen Xing’er doesn’t feel so hot anymore.

The mountain wasn't very high, and the group arrived at the temple at exactly 1:15 noon. An elderly abbot and two young monks stood at the entrance of Lingshan Temple, clearly waiting specifically for the old lady.

“Amitabha Buddha, I have been waiting here for a long time. A room has been prepared for you, and you can have a vegetarian meal at any time,” the old abbot said, bowing to the old lady.

"I'm sorry to trouble Master Yin Kong to wait for me here. Now that I've arrived at Lingshan Temple, it's only natural that I should first pay my respects to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas to show my sincerity. There's no rush for the vegetarian meal," the old woman said softly.

"Greetings, benefactor. In that case, please, all of you, follow me." After saying this, the old abbot turned and led the way.

The remaining maids and servants were led by the two young monks to their pre-assigned rooms.

This time, Shen Xing'er, Shan Tao, Shan Tao's mother, and Granny Zhou were assigned to a room. They chatted while resting their luggage.

"Mother, is the abbot waiting specifically for the old lady?" Shan Tao asked, puzzled.

While tidying the bed, Chen Shan's wife replied, "Yes, because the old lady gives a lot of money in sesame oil, several hundred taels each time. Only those who give more have the opportunity to see the old abbot."

Shen Xing'er understood. So the old lady was also considered a "VIP" at Lingshan Temple. No wonder she received such treatment.

After they finished making their beds, they went to the small kitchen.

Because the old lady came to Lingshan Temple every year, the abbot specially reserved a courtyard for the family of the Minister. Although the small kitchen in this courtyard was not big, it was enough to make afternoon tea and boil water.

In the afternoon, after Shen Xin'er and Shan Tao finished their tasks, they heard Dan Xue in the courtyard instructing, "There are no more tasks this afternoon. You may wander around. Just come to the courtyard at 5:15 pm. Remember not to offend any important people and always keep your status in mind."

Everyone immediately became excited. Shan Tao took Shen Xing'er's hand and said, "Xing'er, let's go down the mountain. I saw some sugar paintings for sale. I wanted to eat some when we came here."

"Shantao, let's just wander around on the mountain. If we go down to the foot of the mountain and come back late, Sister Danxue will be angry," Shen Xing'er said hesitantly.

"It's alright, Mother and Granny Zhou are still here. Even if we come back late, Sister Danxue won't know." Shantao blinked.

Shen Xing'er thought for a moment and then agreed, because she also wanted to see the famous Lingshan Temple.

After greeting Chen Shan's family, the two of them went down the mountain hand in hand, running all the way to the foot of the mountain.

"Wow, it's so lively! I'm going to buy some sugar paintings first!" Shan Tao said and ran to the sugar painting stall.

"I also want some plum juice! Boss, add a few ice cubes!"

"Let's take some Poria cocos cakes home with us. We can eat them together if we get hungry tonight."

"Give me some more candied fruit. Granny Zhou and my mother are getting old, and their mouths easily lose their flavor. A little candied fruit will refresh them." Shan Tao was like a cat seeing mice, wanting to try them all.

"I think you just want some candied fruit, and you're using your aunt and Granny Zhou as excuses." Shen Xing'er rolled her eyes at Shan Tao.

Yamamoto stuck out her tongue and smiled, without refuting.

The two reached a corner and saw a storyteller telling tales. Having just finished their walk, Shan Tao, carrying her bags, sat down first to listen. Shen Xing'er followed suit.

She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that some of the stall owners had shifty eyes and didn't even seem to know the prices. Could they be bandits hired by the master's mortal enemy?

After resting for a while, the two prepared to return to the courtyard. Because the weather was cool, there were many people down the mountain, but not many on the mountain path.

"Xing'er, you eat so little, what will happen if this part doesn't grow in the future?" Shan Tao said with a grin, glancing at a certain part of Shen Xing'er's body.

"Well, you dare to laugh at me, you little fatty!" Shen Xing'er pretended to hit Shan Tao.

"Hehehe, come and hit me then." After saying that, Shan Tao ran towards the mountain path.

"Shantao, don't go down the path!" Shen Xing'er cried out in a panic.

Shan Tao thought Shen Xing'er was coming to catch her, so she ran faster and faster.

Helpless, Shen Xing'er had no choice but to follow them into the mountain path.

Once inside, she discovered there were two paths ahead. Not knowing whether the peach tree was on the east or west side, she could only rely on her intuition and walked onto the path on the east side.

After walking a few steps forward, I heard two men talking.

"Don't worry, brother, everything is ready. Their family is under my control."