Chapter 68 Past Events (1)

  Hongyu and Hongjuan were bored, seeing Ye Qinglan and others returning, they hurriedly welcomed them.

  These days, Ye Qinglan took Rui Xue and Gui Yuan with her wherever she went. The two of them would stay in the yard for a whole day at a time. It was so boring.

  Hongjuan was somewhat better off, but Hongyu was filled with indignation.

  She was a first-class maid by Xue's side, and no matter where Xue went, she would always be by her side. Now it's good, as soon as she changed masters, she was locked in the "Cold Palace". No way, tonight she must talk to Ye Qinglan.

  Hongyu made up her mind and deliberately squeezed forward to accompany a smile: "Miss, just now the two mothers of the Ringui Pavilion sent Zhang Qin over, saying that the sixth miss gave it to you. The slave does not know the heart of the miss, did not dare to act arbitrarily, so temporarily put the piano in the guest room."

  Ye Qinglan raised her eyes, casually humming a response. She walked into the house, and as soon as she sat down, Hongyu hurried over with a cup of hot tea. Rui Xue and Guiyuan seemed to have nothing better to do.

  Hong Juan slowed down a step, secretly clenched her fist in frustration, but didn't dare to compete with Hong Yu, and quietly retreated to the side.

  Ye Qinglan smiled, carelessly holding her tea cup: "Hongyu, do you have something to say to me?" No news is good news, but this phrase was especially fitting for Hongyu.

  "Miss, you are wise and discerning," Hong Yushun replied, "I, your servant, indeed have some words that I must speak to unburden myself."

  Ye Qinglan raised an eyebrow and asked slowly: "What exactly do you want to say?"

  "Please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Miss's body is not suitable, and she needs someone who can take care of her with care and stability. I think Guigui is a bit too young to bear such a heavy responsibility..."

  The Longan's face was red with anger, her big round eyes were about to spit out fire.

  "According to you, who should I bring along?" Ye Qinglan interrupted Hong Yu with a smile that was not quite a smile.

  Hong Yu stood up straight, her chest out, and said confidently: "I've always been serving by the madam's side, I don't dare say anything else, but at least I'm more clever than Gui Yuan."

  Guiyuan's nose was almost smoking. If it weren't for the fact that Yeqinglan was also there, he would have probably quarreled with Hongyu on the spot.

  Ye Qinglan comforted and glanced at Guiyuan, then looked at Hongyu with a calm demeanor: "What you said does make some sense. Logically speaking, I should indeed bring you..."

  Hongyu's eyes flashed with a few points of joy, but before the smile had time to spread to her lips, Ye Qinglan's next words were like a basin of cold water that poured down: "...However, I just like longan, and I don't particularly like you."

  The Longan's face suddenly turned from cloudy to sunny, and he burst out laughing.

  Hongyu's face was red and green, her complexion was even more colorful. The master had said it to this extent. It was only a matter of not directly saying that I just dislike you and don't want to see you, she was just a maid, even if there were people backing her up behind the scenes, what could she do?

  Ye Qinglan smiled and appreciated Hongyu's ugly face. Then she slowly said: "Today, I might as well say it out loud. As long as you're honest and obedient, I won't intentionally make things difficult for you. Whatever you do, don't think about making any plans behind my back, or else you'll regret it when the time comes." The light and airy words weighed heavily on Hongyu's heart.

  Hong Yu gritted her teeth: "Madam ordered me and Hong Juan to take good care of Miss, but Miss won't let us serve her. If this gets to Madam's ears, she'll probably think that Miss doesn't put Madam in her eyes."

  Is this threatening her?

  Ye Qinglan's smile didn't diminish, but her eyes turned cold: "If you want to go and report, you can go back to Zhengzhou right now. I won't stop you."

  Hongyu didn't have the guts, but wanted to use Xue's prestige to intimidate Ye Qinglan. Seeing that Ye Qinglan wasn't buying it, she was at a loss. She repeatedly signaled to Hongyan with her eyes, hinting for her to help out.

  The red phoenix would rather not wade through this muddy water, and busily lowers its head.

  Hong Yu felt suffocated. She had no choice but to lower her head and apologize: "Please, Miss, calm your anger, I had no such intention."

  "No matter what you're thinking, I only advise you one sentence. You should recognize who the master is now." Ye Qinglan's eyes became even brighter and more piercing, like a treasured sword out of its scabbard, revealing its sharpness in an instant.

  Hong Yu was thoroughly defeated and humiliated. Zan Zan never dared to speak out of turn again.

  Just then, the housekeeper who was in charge of sending food to the kitchen came over. Ye Qinglan casually instructed Hongyu and Honglian to go to the dining hall to set up the meal. After getting rid of the two troublesome people, she called Guirong over and comforted her: "Guirong, don't listen to Hongyu. In my heart, you are the most clever and obedient one."

  "Really?" The little face of Guiyuan suddenly lit up, her eyes filled with joy and anticipation: "Miss, do you really think so? Don't you find me clumsy and stupid?"

  Ye Qinglan smiled gently, her voice carrying an unconscious indulgence: "How could I possibly dislike you? I don't even have time to like you yet! From now on, no matter where I go, you'll follow and serve me."

  Rui Xue watched from the side, feeling a stinging sensation in her eyes. Ye Qinglan seemed gentle, but was actually not easy to get close to. Although she was favored by Miss and treated well, Miss had never looked at her with such warmth and affection...

  The Longan was so excited that she didn't know what to say, so she knelt down and knocked her head on the ground several times: "Miss, I'm stupid and can't say nice things. From now on, I will definitely serve Miss with all my heart and never betray Miss." The sincere promise was simple and naive.

  Ye Qinglan smiled and nodded, personally helping Guilin up with her hand.

  After dinner, Hongyu and Hongjuan went to the kitchen to boil some hot water. Yeqinglan took a bath, changed her clothes, and sat in front of the dressing table, feeling refreshed.

  Longan carefully used a dry towel to wipe her hair, not stopping until every strand was dry. She still refused to leave and instead busied herself making the bed.

  Rui Xue had a lot to say to Ye Qinglan, but Guiyuan refused to leave. She couldn't help feeling anxious in her heart and coughed, saying: "Guiyuan, let me handle this matter, you've been tired all day, go back to your room and rest early!"

  "I'm not tired at all."

  ……

  Rui Xue sought help and glanced at Ye Qinglan, who suppressed a smile and said gently: "I'm actually quite tired, I'd like to rest early. You hurry back and get some rest. Don't stay up late for me tomorrow morning. I don't trust Hong Yu and Hong Juan, this matter is still best left to you."

  Longan happily agreed and finally took his leave.

  Miss is so cunning! Rui Xue secretly sighed in her heart, and specially closed all the doors and windows before walking to Ye Qinglan's side and saying in a low voice: "Miss, I've already investigated the matter you instructed me yesterday."

  Ye Qinglan had already expected that Rui Xue would have a harvest, but when she heard this sentence, she couldn't help but get excited: "Really? Who did you hear it from?"

  Rui Xue replied: "I heard it from Rumi."

  Like a moon? A quick flash of a maid's figure passed through Ye Qinglan's mind.

  She has a great memory, and people she's met once will be imprinted in her mind. Moreover, this Ruyue is Ye Qingrou's personal maid, and they have many opportunities to meet every day. As soon as Rui Xue mentioned it, she immediately had an impression: "Is it the personal maid of Eighth Sister?"

  Rui Xue smiled and nodded: "It was indeed her. I deliberately talked to her today, and as expected, she asked a lot of questions. Let me tell you..."

  "Wait," Yeqinglan's slender eyebrows slightly raised: "Does she have any suspicions?"

  Rui Xue thought for a moment, then said with certainty: "There shouldn't be." After a pause, she explained with a slightly red face: "I pretended to have a crush on Gu Si Gongzi, and she just thought I wanted to know more about him. She didn't suspect you at all, Miss."

  Ye Qinglan finally put her mind at ease and perked up her ears to listen to Rui Xue's gossip.

  It's not necessary to repeat all the glorious past of Gu Xiannian. In short, he is a noble young man who has been favored by heaven. Not only is he exceptionally handsome and from a proud family, but he also has an intelligent mind that ordinary people can't match. Reading books is as easy as eating Chinese cabbage for him.

  Such a young man, naturally, is not lacking in admirers. Almost all the noble ladies of the capital city would blush at the mention of his name, and even Luo Qian's daughter, Luo Miao Yin, has fallen for him.

  Unfortunately, Gu Xi Ye's eyes couldn't accommodate any other girl. Because he liked someone else.

  Ruixue paused intentionally at this point.

  Ye Qinglan's interest was piqued, and she hastily asked: "Stop teasing, who is it that Gu Xiannian likes?" It was really too intriguing. What kind of woman would be able to capture Gu Xiannian's heart?

  "According to Yuè Rù's words, Gù Gōngzǐ likes a distant cousin who grew up with him, named Shěn Qiūyú."

  Distant cousin sister...

  Upon hearing this answer, Ye Qinglan felt a slight disappointment. This kind of story was not fresh at all, too cliché. Either it's the older male cousin or the younger female cousin, otherwise it would be distant cousins...

  "Fantastic! The best part is yet to come! Just be patient and listen, miss."

  Yè Qīnglán smiled slightly, picked up a small dim sum and put it in her mouth, took a sip of the fragrant jasmine tea, and then continued to listen to the story with great interest.

  As for Shen Qiuyu, it's a bit of a mouthful. She is the niece of the wife of Duke Dingguo... The relationship is quite complicated, to put it simply, she is Gu Xianyun's distant cousin.

  Shen Qiuyu lost her mother at a young age and lived in the Dingguo Gongfu from the age of eight. She was of the same age as Gu Xiannian, and they grew up together, having made a promise to each other under the moonlight by the flowers. One would not marry anyone else, and the other would not take another husband.

  "Wait a minute," curious Baby Ye Qinglan raised her hand and asked, "Is this Shen Qiuyu very beautiful?" Women always have an unusual concern for appearance.

  Rui Xue laughed and said, "I haven't seen her before, so how would I know if she's beautiful or not. However, judging from Ruyue's tone, Shen Qiuyu must be an extremely beautiful woman. Moreover, she excels in playing the zither and is skilled at writing poetry, making her a renowned talented lady in the capital." The woman that Gu Xiannian likes, how could she possibly be mediocre?

  What a perfect pair of talented youth and beautiful maiden! Unfortunately, they didn't end up together, what a pity!

  Ye Qinglan secretly sighed and clenched her wrist.

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