Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

After being effectively placed under house arrest by Zhang, Chu Yingge naturally wouldn't waste the good resources Zhang had given her, and had the maids and servants she sent renovate the entire backyard inside and out.

"Reporting to Miss Jiu, the weeds in the backyard have been cleared."

"Not clean enough, do it again."

"..."

"Reporting to Miss Jiu, it seems there's no way to dig water out of this dry well."

"Then fill it with water for me."

"..."

"Reporting to Miss Jiu, the soil in this backyard is barren; I'm afraid we won't be able to grow any flowers."

"Then move the flowers from Chu Yanran's yard to my place."

"..."

The group looked at each other, unsure of what to say. They had only been in the backyard for a day, but they didn't want to stay there for even a second longer.

This Ninth Miss is clearly a troublemaker, ordering them around to do this and that, as if she has done all the work of the Prime Minister's mansion in three years!

Chu Yingge slowly opened her eyes, her smile widening. Although she knew these people were merely following orders, she knew that if someone followed the wrong master, they were bound to suffer.

She was never a compassionate person, and she certainly wouldn't pity these people.

She stood up from the rocking chair, gave the people in front of her a cold look, and curled her lips into a mocking smile: "Do you still want to work?"

"No." Everyone shook their heads.

Chu Yingge's smile deepened. She crossed her arms, leaned against the pear tree, and looked it up and down with a meaningful gaze.

"Since you don't want to, do you know what to do?" Chu Yingge deliberately raised her voice, waiting for everyone's answer.

The group looked at each other and finally decided that they would rather offend the First Madam than offend the Ninth Miss. The group dispersed and neatly divided into two sides, bowing respectfully.

"Miss Jiu, please leave. We didn't see anything."

"I guess you know each other."

Chu Yingge put away her smile and walked outside. Everyone behind her breathed a long sigh of relief. They could finally rest for a while. A whole day here had exhausted them.

Walking to the corner not far away, Chu Yingge stood there waiting for her prey. Of course, she knew that among the people Zhang sent, there would always be one or two trusted confidants who would never submit to her tyranny. However, she was just bored recently, so she wanted to tease them.

Sure enough, not long after Chu Yingge left, a maid ran out from the backyard, but was blocked by Chu Yingge as soon as she reached the corner.

She looked at the maid in front of her with a slightly teasing expression. The maid was eleven or twelve years old, with a face so tender it looked like you could pinch water out of it. She was extremely pleasing to the eye. If she weren't from Zhang's side, she would have been willing to keep the maid by her side.

"What? Are you going to complain so soon?"

Upon hearing Chu Yingge's question, the little maidservant knelt down with a thud and kowtowed several times to Chu Yingge, her forehead quickly turning into a bruise.

"Miss Jiu, Guozi didn't mean it. Please release Guozi, and Guozi will never dare to do it again!"

"So your name is Guozi." For some reason, Chu Yingge thought of Mu Zi, who was next to Mu Ziyuan. The two of them looked like a perfect match.

It seems that, for the sake of Mu Zi's marriage, she has to accept the person in front of her.

She was all alone, and it was quite troublesome to get things done without anyone else around. If the person in front of her could be of use to her, that would be perfect.

Chu Yingge reached out and helped Guozi, who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet. She took out a handkerchief from her bosom and wiped the bruises off Guozi's forehead.

"A perfectly good face, if it's ruined, no one will want it in the future."

"Miss Jiu..." Guozi was somewhat flattered, probably because she did not expect to be treated so gently by the person in front of her.

Chu Yingge chuckled. At such a young age, she was sold into the homes of high-ranking officials as a slave. If this were the 21st century, the person in front of her would still be in school.

"Speak, why are you working for the madam?" If you want to get rid of the person in front of you, you should at least find out the reason.

Guozi lowered her head, bit her lip, and refused to speak. Her big eyes filled with tears, which then fell with a splat.

Chu Yingge frowned. What she hated most was seeing people crying their eyes out in front of her. This maid was pleasing, but if she loved to cry, then she was of no use keeping her. After all, she was going to commit murder, and with the maid's weak and timid nature, she would be scared to death!

"If you don't want to talk about it, you don't have to. I certainly won't force you. You can go now."

"Huh?" As if she hadn't heard what the person in front of her said, Guozi sniffled and asked again, "Miss Jiu, you're not going to pursue the matter with me?"

"Well, I don't plan on doing that anymore," Chu Yingge said calmly.

Hearing Chu Yingge say this, Guozi became even more uncertain. Although she had only been by Chu Yingge's side for a day, she had already experienced how formidable the person in front of her was. How could she let her go so easily?

"Is what Miss Jiu said true?"

"kindness."

"Why?" Guozi hurriedly asked.

Chu Yingge frowned, a hint of displeasure already tinged in her eyes. If she were a sensible person, she would have run away long ago. Anyone who insists on getting to the bottom of things is either mentally ill or as stubborn as her.

“You’re just a child, why would I hold a grudge against you? Besides, this surveillance of me was not your intention, so even if someone is to blame, it’s not your fault. I’ve always believed that the wronged should be held accountable.”

"Ninth Miss..."

Guozi stared at Chu Yingge, deeply moved. No one had ever said such things to her before, and no one had ever treated her like a child. After all, at eleven or twelve years old, she was already grown up.

Thinking of this, Guozi's eyes welled up with tears again.

Chu Yingge was too lazy to waste any more words with the person in front of her, so she turned around and walked towards the backyard.

She had only taken a couple of steps when she saw someone tugging at her sleeve. Chu Yingge stopped and looked at the culprit with some confusion.

Guozi didn't dare to look up, her hand tugging at Chu Yingge's sleeve, looking somewhat awkward, as she had never touched the young ladies' clothes before.

After waiting for a while, Guozi still didn't say a word, and Chu Yingge's patience was completely worn down.

"What exactly do you want? If you're not going to tell me, then let go."

"I, I..." As if she had made a great decision, Guozi bit her lip, suddenly raised her head, and slowly said, "Would Miss Jiu be willing to take me from Madam?"

"I don't want to."

The three cold words reached Guozi's ears, and she let go of his hand with a sense of loss. Although she had expected this outcome, she was still somewhat disappointed.

Chu Yingge smiled, looking at the fruit in front of her, her teasing intentions growing stronger: "Do you think I would leave someone else's eyes around me?"