A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

The more unhappy the Liu mother and daughter were, the happier Jiang Xinyu became, giving off a feeling of "I'm happy knowing you're not doing well."

There shouldn't have been anything else going on here, but Jiang Xinyu asked Liu for two more people.

One was Chunxing, the head maid who originally served her, and the other was Granny Yu, Liu's confidante.

Spring apricots need no introduction.

Xiao Yuan had instructed her that the head maidservant by the young lady's side was of utmost importance, and that she should rather be beaten to death than let her fall into the hands of others, otherwise there would be endless trouble.

Chunxing and Chunhong have been with her for about the same amount of time, so it's definitely not appropriate for them to stay in the Jiang family now.

Whether she needs it or not, she has to bring it back to the Governor's Mansion.

The other Granny Yu involves past grievances.

Most of the schemes Liu used to frame the original owner were orchestrated by Granny Yu. In the original story, it was this old woman who killed the original owner, who was still in confinement, with a bowl of poison.

Although Jiang Xinyu was originally foolish, she was not the type to passively accept things as they were. Even if it cost her reputation, she dared to make a scene and cause trouble.

The ordinary maids and servants in the Jiang family didn't dare to do anything to her openly, but this Granny Yu was an exception. Relying on Liu's indulgence, she even beat Jiang's eldest daughter.

She can keep the Jiang family around to play with at her leisure, but there's no need to keep this old scoundrel. It's perfect to use her as a sacrifice to start her first kill.

Upon hearing this, Liu immediately shook her head. "You can have Chunxing, after all, she was originally your maid and you have already given her a contract of indenture."

"Granny Yu was part of my dowry that I brought with me from my maiden home. What kind of logic is it for a young lady to have a concubine or a nanny accompany her when she gets married?"

Jiang Xinyu smoothed her hair and sneered, "Auntie, you're really funny. We've already said everything, why are you still acting like this?"

"You really don't know why I need Granny Yu?"

Of course, Madam Liu knew this, and she knew even more that Granny Yu must not fall into Jiang Xinyu's hands.

Granny Yu had been with her for so long that most of her shady dealings were done through Granny Yu.

Even if Jiang Xinyu only wanted Granny Yu to go over to her to vent her anger, there was no guarantee that Granny Yu wouldn't implicate other things and betray her under torture.

But now Jiang Xinyu is favored by the master, and if she insists on taking an old servant with her, the master may not refuse to give it to her.

Thinking of this, Liu nodded with difficulty, "I know that Granny Yu was disrespectful to you in the past. Since the eldest young lady wants to vent her anger, I will naturally not stop her."

Could you please grant me two more days?

"Granny Yu is still ill. I'll have her go to the Grand Eunuch's residence to serve the eldest young lady once she recovers in a couple of days."

Jiang Xinyu nodded in satisfaction, "No wonder Father likes Aunt Liu so much, you really know how to read the room."

Since you've already said so, let's leave it at that.

If I don't see Granny Yu in two days, I'll have the Grand Eunuch come and ask Father for her in person. I'm sure Father won't be reluctant to part with her."

After Jiang Xinyu finished speaking, she returned to the front hall triumphantly. A moment later, Chunxing was also brought over. However, she walked unsteadily, had injuries on her face, and looked haggard, indicating that she had suffered a lot.

Jianghuai was in an awkward position.

The arranged marriage caused Liu and Qiu'er's plans to fall through, which inevitably led to their resentment.

Only this head maid was left in Yu'er's courtyard. It seems that Liu Shi was taking her anger out on her.

Fortunately, Jiang Xinyu didn't make a scene over this. She politely said goodbye to Jiang Huai and left, which touched her sensible father, who had been ignored by Xiao Yuan for half a day.

Seeing that the two plagues had finally left, Liu felt a sense of relief. Forgetting about the money, she quickly had someone call over Granny Yu.

Madam Liu was really reluctant to part with Granny Yu, her most capable assistant whom she wanted to keep as part of Jiang Wanqiu's dowry.

But now I can't care about anything else.

Jiang Xinyu was newly married and enjoying the emperor's favor, and she was determined to keep Yu Mama, a person she couldn't possibly keep.

Since that's the case, she had no choice but to take drastic measures to prevent her secret from being exposed.

Upon hearing Liu's words, Granny Yu turned ashen-faced and collapsed to the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and begging the madam to spare her life.

Liu looked at her with a troubled expression and sighed.

"It's not that I don't cherish old friendships, it's just that that little bitch has gained power and I can hardly protect myself."

Don't worry, your two sons, your daughter, and your grandson will all be fine.

Out of consideration for your loyalty, I will treat them well.

Upon hearing Liu's words, Granny Yu clenched her fists.

She understood what he meant; the subtext was that if she were disloyal and said something she shouldn't have, her entire family would be doomed.

As Liu's trusted confidante, Granny Yu knew her mistress's methods all too well, and now she had no choice but to agree.

Unexpectedly, Liu was so ruthless. After she agreed, she had someone bring over a bowl of medicine.

"lady"!

Liu closed her eyes briefly. "The rules of the Governor's Mansion are strict. Drinking this bowl of mute medicine will prevent you from saying the wrong thing and losing your life."

Your grandson is six years old now, right? In a couple of years, I'll recommend him to be Quan'er's page.

If that little bitch is willing to let you come back in the future, I will definitely not treat you unfairly.

Even if they don't come back... at least they've secured a future for their children and grandchildren.

Having said all that, Granny Yu gave up hope and, trembling, picked up the bowl of medicine and drank it all in one gulp.

Looking at Granny Yu writhing and thrashing about in excruciating pain in her throat, Liu's eyes flashed with resentment. She was determined to avenge the humiliation she had suffered today.

Sitting in the carriage on the way back, Jiang Xinyu was showing off the silver notes she had earned. She even generously gave Xiao Yuan one hundred taels as a reward for him to buy candy.

Xiao Yuan pinched the silver note between two fingers and shook it in disgust.

"I acted with you for most of the day and gave up a spot in the Imperial Academy. You earned 100,000 taels but only gave me 100 taels."

What's most infuriating is that you actually mentioned "reward"! This Grand Eunuch hasn't received such a meager reward in over ten years.

Seeing his arrogant little face, Jiang Xinyu smiled slyly and then took out two more silver notes and waved them.

"Want some money? No problem. Sing me a little tune and I'll give you two hundred taels."

"Well, you won't find such a high price anywhere else in the entire Great Jin Dynasty."

Xiao Yuan snorted coldly, took off the jade pendant from his waist, and threw it over.

“I’m not as stingy as you. This jade pendant is worth eight hundred taels. Sing a song and it’s yours.”

Jiang Xinyu took the jade pendant and suddenly revealed a shy expression.

"Sir, please have some self-respect. I sell my body, not my art."

Xiao Yuan covered his face, "Madam, does Jianghuai know how unrestrained you are?"

Why do I feel like your painting style doesn't match that family's?

Jiang Xinyu curled her lips, "A scumbag who lives off a woman and has a vicious, scheming woman. They have a naive and innocent son who seduces his brother-in-law's daughter and has a vicious brat."

How could someone as innocent and kind as me possibly be like them?

Xiao Yuan chuckled and squeezed his wife's hand. "You're so resentful, yet you still want me to get Jiang Quan a place at the Imperial Academy?"

"It's not just for this 100,000 taels of silver, is it?"

"How can it be!"

Jiang Xinyu played with the jade pendant and said smugly, "Husband, do you really think that Jiang Quan getting into the Imperial Academy is a good thing?"

That boy was spoiled by Liu and Jiang Huai, becoming arrogant and lawless. He was only a bully at home, but who would recognize him at the Imperial Academy?

Just you wait and see. A son of a fourth-rank official studying at the Imperial Academy, a place teeming with powerful and wealthy people, it would be quite an achievement if he could even graduate unscathed.

I call this killing three birds with one stone.

I managed to fool Jiang Huai into thinking I was still on my mother's side, I also made money off Liu's family, and incidentally, I tricked that brat to get my revenge.

So, don't you think I'm pretty smart?

Xiao Yuan nodded sincerely, "Madam is a woman of great talent, with flawless strategies, truly a strategist."

Also... could you please stop pinching my thigh? Don't you know how strong you are?