Chapter 19: Returning to the Marquis's Residence Again

  "King, didn't you hear me calling you?" Cold Wind Bell's face twisted into a pretty pout, one hand on her hip and the other holding a silk handkerchief as she pointed at Wang Jin's nose.

  Wang the housekeeper handed over everything in his hands to the person below, wiped the fine sweat on his forehead, and ran quickly to Leng Fengling's side, bowing and asking: "Young Miss, please forgive me, I was busy sending things to the West Wing, Fourth Miss will be back from Jingyue An in a while, and I dare not disobey Master's orders."

  The current Leng Xue is not something that these servants can comment on, ten days ago he started preparing everything, and even today it's still not done, the madams in the backyard are unwilling to cooperate, and those precious things he doesn't dare to move by force, let alone the three misses' courtyard, which is not a place that a servant like him can enter at will.

  All this coming and going has worn out his old bones.

  So many years have passed, Fourth Miss Leng Xue has always been a mistress who can't be talked to in the Hou Mansion. Steward Wang also thought that what he said that day in Minghui Hall was just joking around. As long as he managed the West Wing well and made it as good as where the legitimate daughter lived, Fourth Miss wouldn't make things difficult for him either.

  After all, a clean and tidy courtyard is much better than the west courtyard where I used to live.

  "Hmph——" Leng Fengling raised an eyebrow, having almost forgotten about Leng Ziyue that cheap girl over the past few days. She's actually coming back? Let's see how she'll be dealt with.

  She still hadn't forgotten the humiliation she gave them that day, and if she didn't get double the revenge back, it wouldn't be enough. So, with a swagger, she began to saunter towards the two sisters' courtyard, their agreement should also be carried out.

  Wang Guan returned his gaze and loudly called out to the servants to start cleaning, but for some reason, he felt a sense of unease in his heart, as if something was about to happen. The feeling of anxiety was too strong.

  "Miss, your complexion has improved a lot. It seems that old man is indeed a good person." Huā ér had been living in the Jìng Yuè ān all along, and Mù Róng Cāng only told her that he had accepted Lěng Zǐ Yuè as his disciple, and would take good care of Lěng Zǐ Yuè's body, returning a healthy miss to her, reminding her to keep it secret that Lěng Zǐ Yuè was not in the ān.

  She did a great job of keeping secrets and didn't let anyone down.

  "Remember, I'm not supposed to tell anyone about my apprenticeship, got it?" Zhiyu reminded her with a shallow smile as they approached the entrance of Zhongjun Hou's estate. Perhaps it was because she had been accompanied by Hua'er, that lively maid, for so long that she had picked up some of her liveliness, which didn't feel unpleasant at all.

  Not to mention the noble families, even the daughters of ordinary wealthy families have sedan chairs to ride in when they go out. But she, as the legitimate daughter of the Zhongjun Marquis's manor, actually had to walk back home by herself.

  "Miss, I'm not a fool, of course, I won't say that, it's our secret." Hua'er tilted her head, as long as she could follow behind Leng Ziyue, anything was fine. Next time when she saw the old man again, Hua'er must ask him what she could learn, as long as she could protect herself from becoming a burden to Leng Ziyue, she would be satisfied.

  Leng Xue nodded and walked step by step towards the main gate of Zhongjun Hou's mansion. Before her foot even touched the stone steps, she was stopped by the guards at the door and not allowed to enter.

  "You guys are blind, aren't you? Seeing Fourth Miss and not paying respects, do you want to be beaten?" Hua'er stood in front of Leng Ziyue, scolding the six house guards.

  It's really too much. Knowing that the young lady is coming back today, not sending someone to welcome her is one thing, but actually giving her a dirty look, it's infuriating.

  Wang Guan's wife finally arrived, panting and running to the door, saying: "Fourth Miss is fine, I'm late, you haven't met Fourth Miss yet."

  Leng Xueyu raised an eyebrow, silent, her clear and cold eyes scanned the crowd one by one, expressionless.

  "Please forgive me, Fourth Miss, we didn't..." Just as he opened his mouth, he was swept by that chilly gaze and couldn't help but shudder all over. This Fourth Miss's eyes were too lethal.

  She took a step forward, turned around and walked towards the Wang's residence, with Wang the housekeeper wiping away cold sweat as he followed behind her. He really couldn't understand what this fourth miss, who had suddenly changed her personality, was thinking. Even though he had met countless people, he didn't dare to look into her eyes for even a second.

  "Wang, the housekeeper, Miss gave you half an hour's time. Ten days ago, Miss asked for something that if you can't do it, you can roll up your bedding and get out of here." Leng Ziyue didn't turn her head back, there was no room for negotiation in her tone, she just wanted to make these servants understand who the master is and who the servant is.

  From that day on, the young master didn't say anything else, and Wang, the housekeeper, also didn't dare to offend the three madams in the mansion, even if they were concubines, they were still his masters.

  Leng Xue turned around, her slightly curved pink lips seeming to smile but not quite smiling. Her slender fingers supported her chin as she said in a cold voice: "Miss remembers that before leaving, the only master of the Zhongjun Marquis Manor, Leng Zheng, made it very clear that you should follow Miss's requirements to handle things. Is what he says not counted? Moreover, even if the madam has power, she is just a concubine. In this manor, whenever someone wants something, there are plenty of options. As the legitimate daughter, Miss's status in the manor is second only to Master Leng Zheng. Do you understand?"

  "Yes, I understand." Wang the housekeeper hung his head down, cold sweat had already soaked through all of his clothes, and he could have wrung out water from them. He didn't dare to refute Leng Ziyue's words.

  She was right in everything she said, every sentence made sense.

  She is probably the first person who dares to call her father by his full name directly.

  "This lady has little patience, don't challenge my patience." Leng Ziyue coldly swept a glance at Wang the steward, and took Hua'er away from the front yard without looking back.

  It wasn't until a gust of cold wind blew by that Wang the housekeeper came back to his senses, and this cold Zhi Yue seemed just like Master Hou in his youth, with an aura that made him unconsciously yield.

  Taking a deep breath, she decided to follow Leng Zixuan's words and for now, no one could afford to offend the Fourth Miss.

  But I don't know, if Master Hou finds out, what will he do?

  Hua Er's eyes shone brightly as she gazed at Leng Ziyue, she really admired the young lady so much, and thought that she was truly impressive. Thinking of Wang's housekeeper trembling with fear and covered in cold sweat, she felt extremely pleased. It seemed like all the grievances she had suffered together with the young lady before were now avenged, and she felt especially happy.

  The young lady became strong and intelligent after waking up, Hua'er thought it was the blessing of heaven to the young lady. She used to be bullied, but from now on, she would not be bullied by anyone, just like Leng Ziyue said.

  "Hua'er, bring over the tea." Stepping into the once dilapidated Western courtyard, it was now surprisingly rejuvenated, leaving Leng Ziyue unsure whether to laugh or cry.

  "Good, miss." Huā ér nodded and withdrew her gaze that had been sizing up the surroundings, excitedly saying: "Miss, this place has become really beautiful!" They no longer had to live in a room that leaked rain and wind, they would never have to suffer from the cold again.

  Although she hadn't studied ancient furniture, just by looking at the colors of these decorations and smelling their scent, she knew they wouldn't be anything valuable, barely enough to prop up a facade.

  She was originally indifferent and acted on her own accord, not caring about the good or bad of things. Occupying this body, Leng Xueyu had to possess the best of everything in this household, even if it were things she didn't deign to glance at.

  It's hers, then it must be hers.

  "Fourth sister, you're back, haha." Without being invited, the three sisters, Cold Wind Bell, Cold Silver Bell, and Cold Golden Bell, walked in with their respective maids supporting them, swaying from side to side, without even knocking on the door.

  Hua'er furrowed her brow, she knew Leng Ziyue hated this kind of person the most.

  "Look at the tea." Leng Ziyue's expression was unpredictable, she adjusted her clothes and sat elegantly in the main seat of the room.

  "Yes." Huahua cleverly slipped away.

  Leng Yinling withdrew her jealous gaze, smiling cleverly and saying: "Fourth sister has gone to the mountains for a while to rest, and she's become even more radiant." She couldn't bear to look at Leng Ziyue's beautiful face, nor the elegance that shone through in every gesture, an air of nobility that no one could learn.

  As soon as they returned, Wang the housekeeper had all the good things in their courtyard moved away, including even the things in their mother's room, which made them so angry that they almost spat blood.

  Since Leng Xueyao wants to suppress them everywhere, and even the most skilled killers can't kill her, then there's only one way left - to ruin her in front of everyone, and see how she'll still dare to be arrogant.

  "Fourth sister, don't listen to Silver Bell's nonsense. We sisters rarely go out, and tomorrow is the annual Matchmaking Festival. Moon River is the most lively place, let's go take a stroll together." Cold Wind Bell gazed at Cold Ziyue's gentle smile, her heart feeling wooden.

  October 10th is a traditional holiday in Qimengguo that has been passed down for a long time.

  On this day, whether a lady of means or a humble maiden, any unmarried woman can take a boat ride on the Moon River. If she sees a man she likes, she can boldly express her feelings. If both parties are interested, they can ask their parents to arrange their marriage.

  If a man has taken a liking to a young lady from another family, he can give her a token of engagement. Once the engagement is confirmed, he can take her home as his wife.

  "Yes, it's lively. Fourth sister will go with us!" Leng Jinling seemed a bit anxious, if Leng Ziyue didn't go, how could their plan proceed?

  "Good." Leng Ziyue nodded slightly, there's a good show to watch, why not go.

  Since everyone wants her to die, it's not easy to give her a chance, so how can it be her way of doing things.

  Digression

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