Chapter Five: Sneaking into the Inner Quarters

  When Qin Feng slowed down his footsteps at the door, he saw a girl fluttering towards him like a butterfly. Her face was as white as jade, her small nose was straight and elegant, her red lips were crystal clear and moist, and her snow-white teeth shone like pearls. Her long black hair fell to her waist, shining brightly. She wore a pure white dress, looking as beautiful as if she had walked out of a painting.

  "Ah!" The girl who came was Cai Yan, she didn't expect anyone to be at the door and almost bumped into Qin Feng. Her face turned red as she quickly stood still, her long eyelashes blinking, looking at Qin Feng with a naive and innocent gaze. Hmm, this person is really handsome.

  Goddess, I'm relying on this, this is really a goddess, those online ones are not. Qin Feng was amazed in his heart, and for the first time seeing an ancient beauty, Qin Feng stared blankly for a while.

  He stared at her for a moment, and Cai Yan's heart skipped a beat, pounding rapidly. With a shy smile, she lowered her head, covered her mouth, and giggled as she quickly ran into the house.

  Then a pretty girl came in and saw Qin Feng's clothes, scolding: "What are you looking at? If you keep staring, I'll dig out your eyeballs."

  "Eyes are for looking, of course. Not at you, none of your business." Qin Feng retorted.

  "You, you're really rude." The pretty girl said angrily.

  Qin Feng often quarreled with the girls from the drama academy in modern times, but he didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled and retorted: "If you want to dig out my eyeballs, wouldn't that be too brutal? It's simply cruel, and yet you're still a lady."

  "You, you......" The lovely girl couldn't find words to refute for a moment, her pretty face turned pale with anger.

  "Lan'er mustn't be rude." said Cai Yun with a blush.

  "Hum! Miss is kind, if it weren't for Miss's face, I would have taken you down, you little brat!" The pretty girl Lan'er walked in and came to Qin Feng, then suddenly lifted her foot and stomped over.

  Peng...

  Luckily Qin Feng dodged quickly and avoided it, instantly breaking out in a cold sweat, thinking that this girl was quite savage.

  "I'm also giving face to the young lady..." Qin Feng didn't have the habit of losing out, although he really wanted to stay, but at this moment he had no choice but to head outside, occasionally turning his head back to take another glance, still wanting to catch a glimpse of the beauty's appearance.

  "Cough, cough..." Butler Cai Lin lightly cleared his throat and said: "Zi Jin, the one just now was Master's only precious gem, Miss Cai Yan, also known as Wenji. Be more mindful of your words and actions from now on."

  First-class steward can enter the inner courtyard, Qin Feng didn't expect to get the position of first-class steward so quickly. In his view, not only should he pay attention to Cai Yan in the future, but also pay great attention to it, and go to the inner courtyard tomorrow to take a look.

  However, this cannot be said openly. He politely said: "Yes! From now on, I will definitely consult with the housekeeper about everything and ask for your guidance in doing things."

  The child can be taught, seeing Qin Feng's major events asking for self-instruction, Cai Lin added some good feelings to Qin Feng and said: "In the future, managing the account room doesn't need to ask for instruction every time. Some things you take charge of yourself, just remember that some things can't be done too much."

  Don't be too greedy, oh, it's a reminder to Grandpa not to be too greedy! Qin Feng, who came from modern times, couldn't help but hear the childish riddle of ancient times and said: "Zi Jin understands the rhythm."

  "Light and heavy, fast and slow, good words." Cai Lin really looked at Qin Feng with new eyes, this person was not an ordinary poor scholar, but should be a member of some declining aristocratic family. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh, the Cai family only had one daughter in this generation, if they can't find a good son-in-law, they will also decline.

  Qin Feng was promoted to the first-class manager in just one day, and it had already been spread all over the servant circle of Cai's mansion. Every time Qin Feng was mentioned in the mansion, it was with envy, jealousy, and hatred, and it took several days for things to calm down.

  The next day, as soon as the sky brightened, Qin Feng woke up from his own separate room and changed into a first-class manager's attire made of silk fabric. "Silk is indeed softer and more comfortable than coarse hemp clothing." This was Qin Feng's first time wearing this kind of fabric, but no matter how fine the fabric was, it couldn't compare to the tenderness of a beauty's skin.

  He carefully wrapped up his cowboy jacket for posterity and, after a quick tidy in front of the copper mirror, pushed open the door and went out.

  "Qin Guan's business is early!"

  "Master Qin is up early!" The servants who were busy cleaning and doing chores saw Qin Feng appear and all bowed to greet him.

  "Qin Guan is so handsome!" The maids curtsied and paid their respects, seeing Qin Feng wearing a brand new uniform, looking dashing and outshining all the other stewards, they blushed and ran away.

  These girls are all blushing! Qin Feng rubbed his chin and headed towards the back house.

  "What's going on? Why didn't Qin Guan Shi go to the accounting room, but instead went to the rear residence?"

  "Maybe he's going to see the old master." The people below were paying attention to Qin Feng's movements, and no one would have thought that the new manager would not go to take care of the account house first, but instead went straight to the old master's favorite in the first time.

  Inside the house door.

  "Halt!" It was still the same tall and imposing guard from before.

  "Ah! So it's Qin Guan Shi!" The short guard was surprisingly well-informed and hastily paid his respects, while secretly signaling to his companions.

  "Qin... Qin is in charge!" The tall guard only then noticed the administrative uniform on Qin Feng's body and was shocked in his heart. My mother, this person has risen too quickly, my family has been in the Cai Fu for three generations, but not one of them has become a leader, let alone an administrator, he hastily paid respects

  Qin Feng smiled slightly and said: "This time I can go in, right?"

  "Qin Guanshi, yesterday was quite an offense, please, after you!" The two of them hastily stepped aside, recalling the events of the previous day with embarrassment.

  "No worries, the inner house is where the family members of the mansion live, we must be extra vigilant and absolutely cannot let any riffraff sneak in." Qin Feng said as he snuck in. Hehe, inner house, I'm here!

  Qin Guanshi was indeed a capable and virtuous person, considering the well-being of the Cai household. The two door guards were praised by Qin Feng and beamed with joy, becoming even more diligent in their duties, strictly guarding against any "uninvited guests" sneaking in.

  The inner house is where the family members of the Fu live, and this kind of place is generally not accessible to outsiders. Unfortunately, Qin Feng went in, so something was bound to happen in the inner house of the Cai Mansion.

  "Qin is a good manager!" The quality of the maids in the inner house was much higher than those in the outer house, but when they saw Qin Feng, this newly promoted young manager, they couldn't help but blush and curtsy.

  "Hello, hello!" A gentleman's demeanor is the most trustworthy. Qin Feng's straightforward gaze, a true gentleman's demeanor, didn't faze him at all, thanks to his drama school background. So, while responding, he glanced around randomly without anyone noticing anything unusual.

  He couldn't expose his true purpose for this trip, although he didn't know the place, fortunately, with his identity as a person in charge, no one dared to ask questions, and he smoothly searched his way in.

  It's indeed the mansion of a wealthy family, with pavilions, towers, and pools. It's early summer in April, and the plants are lush and fragrant. Qin Feng realized that the air was exceptionally fresh, even in modern suburban mountains, you can't breathe in such clean air.

  Simple ancient month, 1-3 is spring, 4-6 is summer..., 10, 11, 12 months are winter.

  Qin Feng was immersed in the rare bird songs and fragrant flowers, surrounded by fresh air, as if he had entered a classical garden, strolling along to admire the flowers, with countless emotions rising in his heart, gradually becoming enchanted and reluctant to leave.

  "Heh heh......" The maids around saw it too, but didn't dare to disturb them, and hid to sneak a peek.

  "Qin Guanshi was born to be a genius, surpassing all other officials."

  "You little girl has fallen in love, haven't you!"

  "What if I'm moved? Qin Guanshi is a talented person, and he became a first-class manager just one day after arriving. His future prospects are boundless, don't you feel tempted?"

  “……。”

  As a maid of a wealthy family, the best outcome would be to have the opportunity to find a good man, and it's clear that Qin Feng, who is alone, is an extremely good candidate.

  "Off with you! Go about your own business!" a somewhat elderly female caretaker shouted.

  "Yes!" The maidservants slightly bowed and covered their mouths, giggling as they dispersed.

  Qin Feng didn't notice any of this, he was lost in thought for a moment. In the late Eastern Han dynasty, the world was in chaos, it was an era where heroes emerged! And Qin Feng had knowledge that surpassed this place by nearly two thousand years, "If nothing else, I'll at least make a name for myself." He thought to himself, and subconsciously plucked a delicate flower. He held it in his palm, and when he opened his hand again, the petals fell down one after another.

  Dong dong...... ding ding......

  A gentle breeze brings the elegant and refined sound of ancient zither music, made from gold, stone, silk, and bamboo, giving people a sense of subtle, smooth, and refreshing feeling.

  "Huh? Someone's playing the piano! Qin Feng only then remembered the purpose of entering the inner courtyard, 'Heh heh, eight or nine out of ten it's Cai Wenji's sister.' Just as he revealed a sly smile, his mouth slightly curled up and he quietly made his way over to investigate."