He took two steps at a time and followed the maid to the place where the urinal was. As they walked, he casually asked a question.

"The Vice Minister's residence is really big. I wonder how the various courtyards are arranged?"

The maid, thinking that he was also the future second son-in-law of the mansion, pointed to the various courtyards and said, "Reporting to Young Master Lü, the master and mistress live in Lesheng Courtyard, the eldest daughter lives in Sijin Courtyard, the second daughter lives in Biyun Courtyard, the third son lives in the front courtyard, the old lady lives in Huafangzhai, and there is also a guest, Miss He, who is currently living in Hanxuexuan."

Hanxue Pavilion?!

Lu Yi silently memorized the name. Although he didn't have a chance to see it for the time being, he thought he should find more reasons to visit in the future. From being unfamiliar to becoming familiar, there would always be opportunities.

Just as I was thinking this, I heard the maid say something.

“Young Master Lü, we’ve arrived. I’ll be waiting for you here. Please make yourself at home.”

The maid pointed to the latrine in front and gestured for Lü Yi to proceed.

Everything was calm, but Lu Yi, who was using the toilet, was unaware that a net specially designed for him was gradually closing in.

He didn't notice the strange fragrance at first.

But by the time he came to his senses, he felt extremely dizzy. He shook his head with difficulty, but his eyelids felt incredibly heavy. Before he could even realize what was happening, everything went black and he collapsed to the ground.

Just as his head was about to hit the ground, two unfamiliar servants suddenly rushed out from inside and caught him in time.

She looked around and, seeing that he was alright, slipped a pill into his mouth that melted instantly. Then, she quietly left as if nothing had happened, without attracting the attention of the maid who was waiting with her back turned in the corridor.

When Lü Yi woke up, he found himself sitting on the ground, feeling a strange restlessness all over his body, and he felt extremely strange.

"Young Master Lü, Young Master Lü?"

At the door, the maid waited somewhat in confusion, wondering why she hadn't come out after so long. She approached and called out, but before she could even utter a sound, she was knocked unconscious and dragged away.

When Lü Yi came out, there was no one outside.

It was still some distance from here to the flower hall. He hadn't paid much attention when he arrived, so he couldn't remember how to get back for the time being. His head felt incredibly heavy, and no matter how much he patted it, it was no use.

Worst of all, he felt as if a surge of evil fire was rising from his lower body. The midday sun blazed down on him, intensifying the sensation. In his dazed state, he seemed to hear someone say to him, "Hanxue Pavilion is in the southeast."

Then, for some unknown reason, his steps began to wander uncontrollably towards the southeast.

After he had completely left, the two servants jumped out, made the maid look like she had been tricked and knocked unconscious in the latrine, and then left again without anyone noticing.

The wind blows without leaving a trace; one gust and all the smell is gone...

At this moment, Chi Guiying, who had just returned to Biyun Courtyard, had no idea what her life would be like next. She was only concerned about how the two families had embarrassed her today, and she cried in grievance.

These two happy events, placed together, are clearly a slap in the face to her.

She already had a bad impression of the Lü family, and now she loathed them to the extreme.

What kind of family is the Lü family that they are so ignorant of their place, acting so arrogantly and proudly in front of the people from the Marquis of Haibo's Mansion and the General of the State's Mansion? Especially Lü's mother's face. Just thinking that she might become her mother-in-law in the future, she felt a kind of indescribable sadness.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have let my mother provoke the Lü family in the first place.

Now that she is reaping the consequences of her actions, she understands what suffering truly means. Her grandmother and father refuse to stand up for her, her mother, the only one who can make decisions, is powerless, her younger brother is unreliable, and her older sister is her mortal enemy.

She felt that she had lived for more than ten years and had always been the apple of her family's eye, loved by her father and mother. Although she did not live as pampered as a princess, she was no less fortunate than other noble ladies.

But what lay before her now was a dead end.

When her eyes were red and she was filled with despair, her maid, Wenxia, ​​who had always been by her side, suddenly sneaked in from outside, her eyes filled with excitement, and then whispered something.

"Miss, I just heard that Young Master Lü headed towards Hanxue Pavilion. Why don't we make a big fuss about this and smear them? That way, the marriage will be ruined, won't it? What do you think?"

Upon hearing this news, Chi Guiying was somewhat taken aback.

He then realized what was happening and immediately became excited, grabbing the maid Xia's hand and saying...

"Really? What was Lü Yi doing at Hanxue Pavilion?"

"Who knows? Didn't Miss He just chime in at the flower hall? I guess she wanted to go and thank her? Miss, this kind of good opportunity won't come again. If we're going to make a scene, we'd better do it now, or we'll miss our chance!"

The two women, mistress and servant, had not heard Chi Yunjing's threat to Madam Guo, so they had no idea that He Lingyi was someone they could not afford to offend.

But in order to avoid marrying into the Lü family, Chi Guiying's mind has completely wandered away from home.

Gritting her teeth and with a fierce look in her eyes, she looked at the maid and said to Xia, "Go and have someone make two bowls of hangover soup. Let's go see Miss He. She's been living in our house for so long, it's not wrong for me, as the mistress of the house, to show her some concern!"

The reason she came up with was excellent, as Xia raised an eyebrow and said when the maid asked.

"Miss, the hangover soup has been prepared. Let's go now!"

That's why they say wolves in sheep's clothing! Like master, like servant!

Chi Guiying glanced at Wen Xia with appreciation and then said approvingly, "If you handle this matter well today, you can have all ten bolts of fabric that your elder sister sent!"

"Thank you girl!"

Those fabrics were naturally unfit for a maid to wear, but if they were sold outside, they would fetch at least several hundred or even a thousand taels of silver—more wages than she could earn in her entire life as a maid. Naturally, her tone was full of excitement.

After serving the hangover soup, the two women, along with six or seven maids and servants, headed towards Hanxue Pavilion in a grand procession, making such a fuss as if they were afraid others wouldn't know what they were going to do.

Living right next door, news of what happened to her quickly reached Chi Guiwan's ears.

Her face fell, and she stood up and began to curse angrily.

"Second sister is definitely up to no good. Uncle and Aunt, please sit for a moment. I'll go check on the situation. If she dares to bully Lingyi, I'll make her regret it!"

This behavior clearly indicates she's going to start a fight. Today is her special day, and if things really get out of hand, it'll be her naive niece who suffers in the end. Therefore, Madam Qin immediately spoke up to appease her.

"Don't rush, I'll go with you. Your uncle and second cousin can wait here. After all, this is the backyard of the Vice Minister's residence, so they can't wander around!"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Hai and his second son, Haiyu, agreed and decided to rest in Sijin Courtyard until Madam Qin returned before leaving.

After saying that, Chi Guiwan pulled her aunt Qin Shi and headed towards Hanxuexuan.

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