Chapter 29: The Servant Xi Chun's Spring

refect Chi Hongfang seized the opportunity to interject: "May I ask, Fourth Sister, is the maidservant wearing a red ribbon the one who's gone mad right before our eyes"Ye Wen cooperated fully, noddin...When the question was asked, Zhu'er had already pushed open the door and entered, carrying a large wooden tub in her hands, which was filled with hot water. 。Xiangdong rushed over to help, skillfully taking the bucket and pouring the water into the large tub behind the screen. 。

Ju'er went to fetch water again. Xiangdong took out a clean undergarment from the cabinet and placed it beside the bath tub, then returned to Ye Wen and said, "Originally, both I and Xichun were supposed to be bridesmaids, but after our elder sister got on the wedding palanquin, the family locked up our courtyards and wouldn't let us follow>>> 。For this, Xichun still cried out. 。"Why is she crying Is it because she can't go with me, worried that I'll be alone in the Duke of Su Mansion with no one to attend to me" 。"Xiang Dong was quite helpless, "A maid accompanying the bride isn't there to serve her sister, but rather to serve the groom." 。She remembered that in the old days, men often had three or four wives. The main wife would usually place her closest maidservant in her husband's room to secure her position. 。This way, she was both giving her husband a concubine and keeping this concubine, who had originally been her maidservant, tightly under her control. 。"The maidservant didn't want to go, but Xichun wanted to, so when she heard that she wasn't allowed to follow, she immediately started making a fuss." 。"Xiang Dong let out a soft sigh, "It's best that sister can come back. That Su Mansion isn't a good place at all, and Sixth Prince isn't a good person either." 。Although I don't know what you experienced during your wedding, I heard about what happened with Third Sister. 。"Little Jade came in to deliver water again. Xiangdong helped pour the water while saying to Little Jade, “In the future, you’ll stay with me more often at my room. These days, I'll let you keep watch over me at night.” 。If you don't understand anything, just ask me. But remember, no matter what happens or who comes to cause trouble, your only mission is to protect your sister. 。"Do you understand"

Zhuaier nodded seriously, "Xiangdong Jie, rest assured, I understand everything, and I will definitely protect my sister."

The bathtub was finally full of water. Ye Wen didn't let the maidservant attend to him, driving everyone out. 。 Then she brought her a plate of sweet osmanthus cake again and told her not to eat on an empty stomach, as drinking hot water would make her dizzy. She couldn't refuse, so she reluctantly ate a piece. 。From returning home, to bathing, and then changing into new clothes and going to bed, the maid named Xichun never appeared. 。Ye Wen remembered the maid, with her thick eyebrows and big eyes, prettier than Xiangdong and Zhuai'er, and taller as well. 。If it weren't for the fact that the original owner was extraordinarily beautiful, keeping such a maid by her side would have long ago seen her beauty eclipsed. 。She really couldn't understand what kind of intelligence the original owner had. A maidservant who kept thinking about being a concubine for the Sixth Prince, she could still stay by his side for seven or eight years. Was it that she truly couldn't see Xi Chun's intentions, or was she too confident in herself and simply didn't bother with the common people Her chest, where the metaphorical knife had pierced her, ached again. It wasn't physical pain, but spiritual anguish. 。Yè Wēn Yán was quite helpless, "You seem to understand everything now. What did you think back then You just thought that your grandfather treated you well, so everyone in the house treated you well" 。He just keeps thinking of himself as the master. How could a servant possibly betray their master 。But people's hearts are hidden! You foolish girl! Look, in just a few days, this mansion of an esteemed general has transformed from a honey pot to a den of wolves. We've been driven from the dancing pavilion to this nameless courtyard, and even the bed I made is so thin it's barely there. 。She pulled the blanket up tighter. She was already cold, and even though the blanket was thin, it didn't make much difference if she had it on or not. 。"You died on the same day as the emperor, and you'll die on his seventh day after death. On that seventh day after his death, your soul will also disappear. 。So, tell me any wishes you have, and I will do my best to fulfill them. For what I can't do now, we can leave for later. 。In the end, I want to make sure you leave without any regrets. May your next life be a good one. 。"

Pain gripped her chest again. A faint voice whispered in her ear, "Find out the true cause of my grandfather and father's deaths. That's my only wish." 。You are an amazing person, you are stronger than me, I willingly offer my body to you, let you live in my place. 。I don't ask you to take revenge for me, I only ask you to find out the cause of their death and avenge them. 。“ She nodded, “Okay, I promise.” 。" Pain was gone, and that voice never sounded again. Instead, Zhuier, who slept outside guarding the night, walked over and asked her, “Sister, are you speaking” She lifted the curtain, "Zhuier, pass me a mirror." 。It's getting bright now, let me take a look at my face. 。Zhui'er found a mirror on the table and handed it to her, "This should be Wu Jie's mirror. You could buy one on the street for a few dozen wen." 。

I've seen your old mirror, sister. It was inlaid with jewels and so beautiful.

Yè Wēn yán didn't respond, so Zhūi didn't say anything more. She handed him a mirror and returned to the outer room. 。She leaned against the window, letting the light illuminate her face, and didn't find it that unfamiliar. 。The appearance of the Fourth Miss from the General's Residence is almost exactly the same as she was in her previous life. Except for her clothing, hairstyle, and the length of her hair, at least she looks identical when looking into this mirror. 。Well, it's not exactly the same. This face now resembles how she looked at fifteen years old in her past life, when she was still attending a private school for girls at night. 。"A private school run by a family! " She let out a long sigh, forcing down the pang of bittersweetness that rose in her heart. 。Some things, once they're gone, are gone. Just like what Grandpa said to her before he died, don't dwell on the past, and don't let hatred cloud your judgment. 。This is the calamity of the Ye family, but also the calamity of the Five Pulses. It is a path that everyone must walk when society reaches that stage. 。Whether it be their Five Pulses or the rulers, they have no choice. 。Therefore, one should face it calmly and also strive to live well in the next life. 。But how could she not miss it The old house from her past life was so good, so good that just closing her eyes, she could see her father's loving gaze and her mother's smile, as well as Ye Qingcheng teasingly calling her "Flower Fairy"... 。However, everything is gone. 。She closed her eyes, mourning the passing of the Ye family's fourth sister, and also mourning her own once warm and powerful family. 。I slept through the entire night and when I woke up, it was morning again. 。Ye Wen was woken up by the noise. Because of their courtyard, anyone talking outside sounded like they were right under her window, everything clear as day inside the house. 。She heard a sharp voice from behind her, "You're just a maid who cleans ashes in the main wife's room. What qualification do you have to serve the Fourth Sister" 。Last night we were too tired, so we let you stay up. But this morning, you're already bringing tea inside That’s something only a first-rate maid would do, not you! 。Although our courtyard is now ..., it should not lose its order because of this. 。"Little Yu was very wronged: “Xichun sister, I’m sorry, I saw you were still asleep, so I went to fetch it. I really didn't mean to be vying for a position serving in front of you.” 。Since Xichun is awake now, why don't you take it in to Fourth Sister Fourth Sister will probably be waking up soon anyway, and she can have a drink right away. 。Then the voice stopped for a moment and soon came again, XiChun was asking: "What kind of tea is this"Zhuai'er said: "It's red date tea" 。My older sister had caught a chill the other day and her complexion hadn't been good. So I asked the cook to put some red dates in a pot of water and simmer it. This is said to replenish qi and blood. 。"Who are you listening to" Xichun snorted. "You've never served Sister Four at Wuxian before, so you don't know her preferences" 。My sister doesn't like red date tea, so let's get some green tea instead. 。If there's no green tea, just use plain water. If things have fallen to this state, there's no need for such fussiness anymore. 。" Zhu'er was clearly unwilling, still trying to argue: “It was Da Furen who instructed me to cook some red dates for my sister..." 。" Are you listening to the mistress or Sister Four Now that you're on Sister Four's side, don't think about your former master anymore. " 。Alright, the tea is already brewed. It would be a shame to pour it out. 。r neighbors! Not big or small, they were both Second Rank officials. 。The night scene was so magnificent that it was mesmerizing, sending two gifts to Ye Wenyan on either side Just for these boxes W...