Chapter Six: The Maid

  Ye Yuanzhou's tough talk was just a cover-up for his guilty conscience. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sneaked over here in the dead of night when everyone was asleep.

  When he heard Rui Xue's voice, Ye Yuanshou reflexively retreated a few steps and hid behind a tree.

  Ye Qinglan glanced at him and suppressed the urge to sigh.

  Although the tree was very sturdy and Ye Yuanzhou was tall, tonight's moonlight was bright and clear, and it couldn't cover a person's figure at all. Did Ye Yuanzhou think Rui Xue was blind?

  Rui Xue's house was just a few steps away, and from getting up and dressing to coming over, it was just a matter of moments. Seeing that it was already too late to let Ye Yuanzhou leave again.

  Ye Qinglan slightly furrowed her brow, then regained her composure.

  Rui Xue was injured by a stick and walked much slower than before, enduring the pain as she came over.

  When she saw Ye Qinglan standing by the window, Rui Xue couldn't help but furrow her brow: "Miss, it's late at night and the dew is heavy, you should take care of your body..." The remaining half of her sentence came to an abrupt halt when she saw the figure hiding behind the tree and the corner of their clothes, staring with disbelieving eyes.

  What is Master Da doing here?

  Ye Qinglan coughed lightly and said faintly, "I'm going to sleep now. There's nothing going on here. You can go back first!" As she spoke, she seemed to glance at Rui Xue with an almost imperceptible gaze.

  If Rui Xue were smart enough, she should have known what to do and pretended that she hadn't seen anything.

  Rui Xue was indeed a clever person, immediately withdrawing her gaze and responding softly with a "yes". Before retreating, she couldn't help but whisper: "Miss, although it's quiet here, we can't avoid having night watchmen and guards patrolling, please... be extremely careful."

  With that, she lightly stepped down.

  With those last words, Ye Qinglan suddenly had a few more points of goodwill towards Rui Xue.

  Knowing things that shouldn't be known, the most important thing is to protect oneself. Rui Xue was able to say such words with courage, which is already commendable loyalty.

  After a moment, Ye Qinglan said faintly: "It's late at night, brother please go back! Be careful not to be seen by others."

  Ye Yuanshou left with a somewhat disheveled appearance, and before leaving, he couldn't help but turn his head to take one last look.

  Under the bright moonlight, the girl standing by the window can no longer see her face clearly, but those bright eyes like autumn water are shining with a deep and mysterious light in the dark night, deeply engraved in his heart...

  Finally left!

  Ye Qinglan relaxed all over, only feeling that her back was wet and slippery. She had actually broken out in a cold sweat.

  There were too many things that happened on this day, one wave after another, making it hard to breathe. However, there is one thing that can be certain. She will definitely cherish this new life and live well in place of the original owner of this body.

  From this moment on, she would cast aside all memories of Ye Qinglan and truly become Ye Qinglan.

  She took a deep breath, closed the window and walked over to the bed.

  Guigui and Yiran fell onto the bed, sleeping soundly. Ye Qinglan was extremely exhausted, didn't think about anything, lay down beside Guigui, and soon fell asleep.

  She didn't sleep well and had nightmares one after another.

  The scene before her death kept replaying, she was smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers, the next moment she was pierced by a bullet through her forehead, after the intense pain, it was endless darkness and coldness.

  Those who have never tasted the flavor of death will never know how terrifying it is. It's like falling into an endless abyss, with the entire world collapsing before one's eyes...

  "Ah——"

  A shrill cry suddenly rang out, startling Ye Qinglan awake from her nightmare.

  The moment she opened her eyes, Ye Qinglan was a little dazed. The round and small face in front of her, which seemed to be familiar, who was she?

  Kuiyuan's face was bitter and she quickly got out of bed, kneeling in front of the window and kowtowing repeatedly: "Miss, spare my life, Miss, spare my life! I didn't intentionally offend you..."

  Woo woo, who can tell her what's going on?

  She clearly remembered serving the young lady's hair washing and rest last night, but how did she end up sleeping next to her when she woke up? If others found out, she would definitely be beaten.

  Ye Qinglan calmed down and said softly: "Guiyuan, don't be afraid, I'm not blaming you."

  The osmanthus fragrance stopped abruptly, and she lifted her head blankly, with tears still hanging from the corners of her eyes, brimming and about to fall.

  This pitiful appearance made Ye Qinglan feel a twinge of guilt in her heart. She had not thought it through and had actually scared Guigui like this!

  "Last night you were probably too tired, and fell asleep as soon as you lay down on the bed. I was afraid you'd catch a chill, but didn't have the heart to wake you up. So I just moved you onto the bed to sleep."

  Ye Qinglan's smile was warm and calm, her voice gentle and pleasant: "I didn't expect to scare you like this. Alright, this matter will only be known between the two of us. I won't tell anyone else, don't kneel anymore, hurry up and get up!"

  This remark moved Guī Yuán to tears: "Miss... you're really too good to me, your servant... waaahhh..."

  This little girl is such a crybaby!

  It's no wonder, however, that Guiyuan was only twelve years old. At this age in modern times, she would still be a child who throws tantrums in front of her parents. But at that time, a twelve-year-old girl was not considered young anymore and could even serve as a maid to attend to others.

  At this thought, Ye Qinglan's eyes added a hint of pity and gently comforted: "Guiyuan, stop crying. I didn't blame you, just be more careful next time. Come help me get up and change clothes."

  The osmanthus fragrant rice dumpling was extremely delicious, and she nodded vigorously with a smile. She wiped away her tears and stood up.

  Wearing clothes and washing up are simple things that Guī Yuán can still handle, but when it comes to combing her hair, she can't cope. After busying herself for half a day, the hairstyle she combs out is still loose and untidy.

  The osmanthus was both ashamed and anxious, that small round face was red all over, and even sweat beads appeared on her forehead.

  Ye Qinglan couldn't bear to see her like this, so she coughed and laughed: "I'll do it myself!" Although she wasn't skilled at other things, braiding a hemp flower braid was still manageable for her.

  Osmanthus fragrans stood quietly to one side, watching with wide eyes as Ye Qinglan deftly braided her long hair into a fishtail braid that hung down in front of her chest. This made her fair and delicate face even more radiant, like a flower bud on the branch.

  Miss was born with a beautiful appearance, and even if she had a plain face in the morning, she was extremely beautiful. But where is there a miss who dresses up so shabbily? If she goes to pay respects to her aunt like this, she's afraid of being ridiculed by Second Miss again.

  It's all her fault for being too stupid, she can't even comb her hair properly. Not to mention helping the young lady get dressed.

  "Miss, I'll go call Sister Rui Xue right away. She's done a great job with her hair..."

  "No need, Rui Xue is injured, let her rest well." Ye Qinglan turned back with a smile, that smile was gentle and warm: "It's getting late, it's time to go and pay respects to the madam."

  Whether born of a wife or a concubine, every morning and evening, there is always less.

  Yesterday I was confused and didn't know anything. Now I've learned a lot of inside information, and I finally have some confidence. It's time to get to know my "family" better.