In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

As soon as Granny Li spoke, all the maids present changed their expressions. The maids who were not chosen were only grateful for their good fortune, while those who were chosen all looked gloomy and had no smile on their faces.

Su Li mingled among the group of maids, cautiously inquiring about information, not daring to stand out in the slightest.

Perhaps knowing what the maids in the courtyard were thinking, Granny Li did not linger for long. She only hurriedly gave a few instructions to Steward Liu before leaving with Su Li and the other maids.

As she stepped out of the courtyard, she was met with mocking and pitying glances from behind, but Su Li didn't care. What she cared about now was how Zhao Zexuan would manage to pair her up with him.

After passing through one villa after another, the group, led by Granny Li, finally arrived at the legendary residence of the First Madam of the Zhang family.

The courtyard where one lives represents the owner's status, and that is no exaggeration. None of the courtyards we passed along the way were as exquisite and grand as the one in front of us. The courtyard was so large that it didn't look like a separate courtyard, but rather like an independent house.

The ancient feudal system was presented to Su Li in its entirety. The longer she stayed, the more profound her feelings became. Su Li knew she didn't have the ability to resist it all, so she was trying her best to hide herself and keep a low profile.

A number of people were standing in the open courtyard, including maids, servants, and household servants. It seemed that today's purpose was to pull Hongmei out of the mansion.

Su Li wasn't opposed to leaving the manor; on the contrary, she was looking forward to it. However, she was only worried about one thing: where was Zhao Zexuan? She looked around but couldn't see him. Was he going to stand her up?

Su Li's goal was to leave the manor. If this person didn't come at the last minute, where would she find someone to team up with? Would she just have to wait to be assigned a team? And what kind of team would she get?

Looking around, Su Li didn't find anyone she liked. She was afraid that this random assignment would cause trouble later, so subconsciously she still hoped that Zhao Zexuan could keep his promise.

***

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, everyone finally arrived, and at this time, Madam Zhang, who had been waiting in the room, leisurely came out with her maids and servants.

Looking at the servants standing below, Madam Zhang frowned, took out a handkerchief to cover her nose and mouth, and then asked the person next to her, "Is everyone here?"

Upon hearing this, the servants behind her immediately brought over a stool to help Madam Zhang sit down, and then respectfully said, "Madam, everyone on the list is here."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang looked around and complained rather unhappily, "I don't know what Master was thinking. He suddenly released so many people. With fewer people, there are fewer servants around, and it's inconvenient everywhere."

The maids and servants beside him lowered their heads and did not reply when they heard this.

Fortunately, Madam Zhang did not intend to ask for a reply. She simply looked at the crowd waiting in the courtyard with a hint of disdain and asked, "Did the master say what the plan is for today's matter?"

Upon hearing this, a trusted aide stepped forward and shook his head, saying, "The master did not say what to do; he only left everything to the madam to decide."

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang responded with a blank nod, and then instructed, "Since the master is so kind as to give them this favor before they leave the manor, I can't very well break the agreement. Let's do it this way: the men line up in a row, the maids in a row, and pair them up in pairs. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Upon hearing this, the servants and maids below became extremely nervous, fearing that they would be unlucky and choose a bad one.

Su Li stood below, her expression equally grim. So far, she hadn't received any news from Zhao Zexuan, and she strongly suspected that he was going to stand her up.

Su Li was extremely anxious, but she didn't show it. She only prepared herself for the worst. If this person didn't show up, she would have no choice but to be assigned randomly!

The assignment process had already begun, and Su Li could only passively follow the group. Right now, she could only hope for good luck and that she wouldn't be assigned to any difficult groups…

Time ticked by, and seeing that only a few people remained in front of her, Su Li sighed silently and then gave Zhao Zexuan a thorough dressing-down. Of all things to do, why did he have to mess with her in this matter?

Just as Su Li was silently complaining, she noticed a slight movement beside her. Looking up, she saw Zhao Zexuan, whom she had been talking about, standing right in front of her.

Looking at this man's clothes, Su Li hesitated to compare him with Zhao Zexuan from that night. The two had completely different auras. One looked like a handsome and elegant nobleman, while the other looked like a down-to-earth farmer. The two were completely unrelated.

For a moment, Su Li was surprised, but she quickly came to her senses and pretended not to recognize the person next to her. Knowing too much about some things can easily lead to trouble, so it's better to know nothing at all. Once she cooperated with him to play that role well, then there would be no more relationship between them.

Zhao Zexuan now looks like an ordinary farmer. Apart from being tall and strong, he is no different from ordinary people. However, it is precisely because of Zhao Zexuan's height and strength that Su Li is puzzled. There is chaos outside, and they should not release strong and healthy servants out of the manor. So why is Zhao Zexuan on the list?

Su Li had this question, and so did the eldest young mistress of the Zhang family. At this moment, she was asking the nanny beside her what was going on, whether it was due to the servants' negligence that the person was chosen.

The old woman beside Madam Zhang also muttered something when she saw Zhao Zexuan. She was very puzzled and quickly pulled the steward next to her to ask what was going on. Only then did she learn the truth.

"Madam, this is a special order from the master. He said that this person should be released from the manor, and that you should be given a very ordinary maidservant as a wife!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang glanced at Zhao Zexuan in disbelief, then muttered, "Master, could you have been deceived? This person looks strong and robust, and should be quite capable of guarding the house. Why would they let her leave the manor?"

Zhang Mama understood Madam Zhang's doubts, so she leaned closer and whispered, "Madam, this person used to be a criminal in the court. He was punished and his property was confiscated because of his crimes, so he came to our mansion as a servant. Master said that the situation is chaotic now, and it is hard to guarantee that nothing will happen next. Just in case, it is better to release him than to keep him at home."

Hearing this, Madam Zhang nodded in understanding, but kept saying, "It's a pity that such a good physique is wasted. It would be good to train him to be a guard, but it's a pity that he has such a background."

Of course, Madam Zhang's sigh was only momentary. The next second, she noticed another sentence, which was to assign this person an ordinary maid!