High-class maid

Now that the First Madam is in charge, how could she tolerate such deception from her servants? What if the people of Yongchang Prefecture find out and ruin her eldest son's marriage?

"Madam was just about to sleep, and you've brought her a pillow. Now come with me to see Madam." After saying that, Madam Wang pulled Shen Xing'er to Madam's room.

"You all stand down."

This Wang was always sensible. When the First Madam saw that she was bringing her daughter to see her, she figured it must be something important, so she dismissed everyone else.

"Speak, is there anything urgent?"

Madam Wang told the First Madam what Shen Xing'er had seen. The First Madam, who had initially been indifferent, sat up straight and finally looked at Shen Xing'er and asked...

"Is what your mother said true?"

"Yes, I saw everything with my own eyes yesterday," Shen Xing'er replied respectfully, bowing her head.

"Very well, I understand. These unruly servants, taking advantage of their masters' long absence from Jinling, have come to treat the Xiao residence as their own home!" The First Madam slammed her hand on the table and said angrily.

"Madam, please calm down. She has already given herself away. We're not afraid of not being able to find more evidence against her," Madam Wang comforted her.

"Yes, you may leave now. If that wicked servant has any more wicked ideas, you may come to me." The First Madam looked at Shen Xing'er and comforted her.

"Yes, this servant thanks the Madam for her kindness."

Meanwhile, Granny Jiang, who was called a cunning servant, was completely unaware that she had been targeted by the First Madam and was still happily dreaming her dreams.

"My son, the maid from the capital may have discovered my embezzlement. What should we do?" Jiang Mama, who had returned home on leave, hurriedly asked her son for advice.

"What's the big deal? Just kill her." Jiang Mama's son said casually, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth as he swung his leg.

"You think you can just kill him like that? Remember, the masters are back now! Don't be too high-profile!" Granny Jiang tapped his forehead in exasperation.

“I have a plan, Mother. Why don’t you take her as my wife? I think the young ladies in the capital are more interesting to play with,” said Jiang Mama’s son in a sly manner.

"Go away, what filthy words are you saying! But the plan to make her your wife is feasible. You'll be family from now on, and she won't be stupid enough to report you to Madam."

Granny Jiang was indulging in a pipe dream, as if she had already decided that Shen Xing'er was her daughter-in-law.

"Mom, when can we meet? Will they even want to talk to you? Maybe we should bring up my father's name."

"How many times have I told you? You have no father! Your father is dead! I have my own way of handling this matter," said Granny Jiang, her face changing as she heard her son mention his father again.

"Mother, what if she comes from the capital and doesn't like me?"

"Hmph, my son is as handsome as Pan An. Where can she find such a good-looking man? Don't worry, I'll arrange for you two to meet sometime, and I guarantee she'll marry no one but you!"

Granny Jiang beamed with joy at the thought of what was about to happen.

"What does she look like? If she's too ugly, I won't marry her."

"Hmm... so-so, barely good enough for you."

Jiang Mama carefully recalled Shen Xing'er's appearance and felt that she was too dignified and lacked a bit of liveliness. In her eyes, perhaps only a princess was worthy of her son.

At this moment, Shen Xing'er was completely unaware that she was being targeted.

"Sir, Chen Sanxiao has divorced his wife. In a fit of anger, she handed over evidence of his accepting bribes to the Dali Temple," Shen Kun said respectfully, bowing deeply. Fine beads of sweat on his forehead showed that he had rushed over.

"What?! Such a good thing! It's really dogs fighting each other." The old man hadn't expected this unexpected joy.

"Yes, it's all because Chen Sanxiao was too ruthless. Everyone knows that a wife who has shared hardship should not be abandoned, but he went and divorced her directly."

"He's forgotten how he got his official position. It seems he'll be busy for a while. That way, I can go back to the capital with peace of mind." The master didn't expect this one incident to bring him down.

"Was this matter resolved cleanly? Was no one caught red-handed?"

"No, I handled it very well. Those who spread rumors have all been moved outside the city," Shen Kun replied.

"That's good, that's good. You've worked hard these past few days. Don't come to work for the next five days. Take your wife and daughters and enjoy the scenery of Nanjing."

The master was very satisfied with the task Shen Kun had handled. He thought that there weren't many people to meet in Jinling now, and the servants in the mansion weren't too busy, so he might as well let him spend more time with his wife and daughters.

"This...this is very kind of you, sir!" The three of them hadn't been together for a long time, so how could he not be happy?

"By the way, you did a good job on these two errands. Here, take this." The master took a land deed from his desk and handed it to Shen Kun.

"This... fifteen mu?" Shen Kun was surprised by the magistrate's generosity when he saw the fifteen mu.

"Okay, take it. Do your job well, and you'll get all of these."

"Yes, sir, I will certainly live up to your expectations and do my best to serve you." Shen Kun held the land deed, his voice a little louder with excitement. You must know that it was already difficult for servants to buy land, let alone fertile land, a full fifteen acres!

"Alright, alright, now is not the time for you to pledge your loyalty. Step down, I need to return to the capital." Xiao Jiuchuan waved his hand, signaling Shen Kun to leave.

"Is it appropriate for this servant to remain in Jinling?" Shen Kun stopped and asked.

"I specifically arranged for you to stay in Jinling. You will manage the household with Zhu Zide and investigate how much he has embezzled over the years. If it's not much, turn a blind eye. If he thinks I'm a fool... then you don't need to be polite."

Xiao Jiuchuan tapped the table lightly with his finger, revealing his plan.

Shen Kun breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that the master had asked him to stay in Jinling because there was something more important to do.

"Yes, this servant will certainly do his job well. Master, you can go to the capital with peace of mind." After saying this, Shen Kun withdrew at Xiao Jiuchuan's signal.

The next day, upon learning that she was no longer required to perform her duties, Shen Xing'er happily dressed herself up and even wore the pearl hairpin that the First Madam had given her last time.

"Xing'er, let's go, don't keep your father waiting." Madam Wang looked at her dressed-up daughter and nodded in satisfaction.

The mother and daughter walked side by side to the gate of the mansion to meet up with Shen Kun.

"Dad, your daughter missed you!" Shen Xing'er ran excitedly over to Shen Kun when she saw him.

"My dear girl, I miss you too!" Shen Kun smiled and patted her head, then said to Wang Shi, "My wife, I miss you too."

Wang blushed instantly. She looked around, glared at Shen Kun, and replied, "You're just being cheeky!"

"Look, look, she really has the air of a matron! She's even scolding me," Shen Kun teased Wang Shi to his daughter.

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