Spring Mansion Intrigue 034: The Sly and Wicked Slave (Second Update Seeking Collection)

  She gazed intently at the wisp of smoke that even the rain couldn't disperse, her eyes cast downward, and caught a glimpse of the bluestone slab that hadn't been wetted by the sudden rain yet, with faint footprints left behind.

  She grasped the bamboo handle of her umbrella with a jade-like hand that had turned slightly pale at the joints, stood for a moment, closed the wooden door and walked away.

  Among the thick osmanthus trees rising into the blue smoke, a pair of embroidered shoes with osmanthus patterns appeared on the thick branches, slightly trembling.

  Chen Huan returned to the house, where Yan Cui was lighting a calming incense stick.

  "Yan Cui, go and call Xiang Xing."

  Yan Cui looked at her in surprise and nodded, then left.

  Before long, Xiang Yu burst in hastily with her hair down and wearing a coat.

  "Miss, is there anything I can help you with?"

  Chen Huan raised her eyes and saw that she was wearing a light red bellyband inside, a pair of emerald green sleeping pants, with a seductive appearance.

  "How old were you when you entered the palace?"

  "Go back, young lady, I was born right here in the mansion." Xiang Xing smiled as she replied.

  "Oh, having a child at home, one's status naturally becomes different from that of others." Shen Huan nodded in agreement.

  Xiang Xing has been very well-behaved lately, except for still liking to dress up, and on the surface being extremely respectful. Hearing Shen Huan say this, the pride in her bones came out again.

  "Yes, there aren't many children born in the mansion nowadays."

  "I'd like to trouble sister to go to the madam's place and ask about the day Xu Niang left the mansion. After all, we three siblings have moved in, so no matter what, we should offer some incense for Xu Niang as a sign of respect for our elders."

  "Huh? Now?" Xiang Yu looked out at the misty rain outside with a face full of reluctance.

  "Yes, it's just dark, Madam mustn't have slept." Shen Huan's words didn't allow for argument, Xiang Xing had no choice but to go.

  "Miss really wants to burn incense for Mrs. Xü? Isn't she afraid of Master's anger?" asked Yān Cuì in doubt.

  "If he were annoyed, he wouldn't have let us move in." Shen Huan said, flipping through the book in his hand.

  Yan Cui shrunk her neck and leaned closer to Chen Huan, saying in a low voice, "Miss, don't you feel that this courtyard has a somewhat eerie atmosphere?"

  Chen Huan raised his head and looked at her, "Is there a ghost?"

  Yan Cui was startled and her body trembled, "Miss! I'm timid."

  Chen smiled and shook his head, "I'm not afraid yet, why are you?" Slapping the book shut, "A man shouldn't fear shadows, and since you haven't done anything wrong, what's there to be afraid of?"

  Yan Cui heard this and straightened her waist, "That's right."

  "Yan Cui sister, tomorrow you ask around and find out who was previously in charge of sweeping this yard. Is that person still in the yard?"

  "Good." Yan Cui adjusted the candle flame to make it brighter, and Xing Huan quietly read her book.

  There is a creaking sound at the door outside.

  "Is Xiang Apricot Sister back?" Smoke Emerald pushed open the door and went in.

  Xiang Yu picked up the umbrella and put it outside the door, lifted her foot and entered the house. "Miss, Madam said that Aunt Xu is leaving the mansion today, Madam also said, Miss doesn't need to worry about it anymore, the person has left, and burning incense again will make Master unhappy."

  "Alright, got it."

  Xiang Xing saw that she had nothing else to say, and bowed, "I'll take my leave first."

  Chen Huan saw her leaving, got out of bed and looked at her back.

  "How did she go to the front yard?" Chen Huan furrowed his brow, "You tell Yun Shang to keep an eye on her."

  Yan Cui nodded, and hurriedly ran to the west wing in the rain, then came back after a while. "Yun Shang is not there, I'll go take a look, Miss, don't worry."

  Yan Cui didn't even have time to grab an umbrella and turned around to run towards the outer courtyard.

  Qin Wan from next door heard the noise and came out with Shallow Jade, "What's going on?"

  "It's all right, sister, take a rest." Chen Huan stood under the eaves, wearing a short jacket.

  Her slender figure was almost hidden in the rainy night. Qin Wan felt a pang of heartache and walked over to hug her, "Huan'er, your thoughts are so heavy."

  "With no sister, Huan'er only thinks of Father and Mother." Chen Huan grasped Qin Wan's slightly chilly hand, speaking softly as his profound eyes gazed into the depths of the night.

  Qin Wan's heart was as sharp as a knife, and tears fell down her eyes.

  In a moment, Xiang Yu burst in with her hair disheveled, her skirt torn at the waist, looking utterly disheveled.

  Chen Huan and Qin Wan were both startled at the same time.

  Xiang Yu looked up and saw them, frightened, she stood still, suddenly covering her face, crying as she ran to the west wing.

  Yan Cui and Yun Chang followed closely behind, Yan Cui's face looked very unsightly.

  "What's wrong?" Qin Wan asked anxiously.

  "Fox spirit!" Yan Cui cursed, her small face turning iron-green with rage.

  Yun Xiang furrowed her brow, bowed slightly to the two of them, "Just as Xiao An went to fetch water, Young Master's door wasn't closed, and Xiang Yan burst in. She was slapped twice by Young Master and chased out."

  "What!" Qin Wan was both shocked and angry, "Is this acceptable? Can such a person still stay?"

  "Sister." Chen Huan pulled Qin Wan, "If we only see our people today and report to Master, we might be accused of deliberately driving away Xiang Xing. Anyway, brother is fine, tomorrow we will go find Madame again and give her some warning."

  Qin Wan was so angry that her body trembled, "That's too much!"

  For such things, Shen Huan was used to seeing them when she worked as a female teacher in wealthy families, but for Qin Wan, it was indeed unbearable.

  Chen Huan sneered coldly, and Lü Shi finally couldn't bear it. You dare to make a move, I'll take you down!

  The next day, Chen Huan and Qin Wan took Xiang An directly to the Lyu family.

  "Xiang Xing, what did you do last night?" Qin Wan looked at Xiang Xing with disgust.

  The slap on Xiang An's face was so severe that it still hadn't faded, and she cried as she lay on the ground. "This slave only saw that young master's room light wasn't turned off, and the door wasn't closed, worried that young master would catch a chill, with good intentions went to help young master close the door."

  "Isn't that ridiculous? My brother has Xia An serving him, when is it your turn to care?" Seeing her dare to spout nonsense in front of them, she got up with a huff.

  Lü slowly lifted her teacup, "Wan Jie, don't be impatient. Handling household chores requires patience, and the master can't wrongfully accuse the servants, right?"

  "Milady, your words are wrong. Yunxiang and Yincui followed her to the front yard and saw with their own eyes that she rushed into my brother's room. My brother couldn't drive her away and had to slap her, otherwise, it would have tarnished my brother's reputation."

  "Madam, I've lost my innocence too, I'd rather die!" She said, turning around and rushing towards the door frame. Huaxi shouted and rushed over, but it was too late. Huaxi's hand didn't catch her body, instead she pushed her to one side, and with a loud thud, she fell heavily to the ground, crying out in pain.

  Chen Huan slightly furrowed her brow and pulled Qin Wan, "Sister, forget it."

  Qin Wan had never seen such a shameless and vicious slave, she was already furious, her whole body trembling, her brain swelling, and her voice shaking. "Madam, my brother is still in mourning, if we allow this treacherous slave to get close, won't it bring our family into a state of great disrespect? If you don't care, then I'll go find Master!" Qin Wan pulled Shen Huan's hand and was about to leave.

  "Wan Jie." Lü Shi put down her teacup. "Speaking to your mother like that is also very unfilial."

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