Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Look at this Servant with the Master’s Standard
Chapter 273: Look at this Servant with the Master’s Standard
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Su Yingxue nodded. “Perhaps her hand was a little sore.”
“But, Miss, I’m curious. What strategy did you employ this time to prevent Lady Liu from passing the document? Even though the Master dotes on her so much, he wouldn’t even allow her into the family genealogy?” Zhilan’s admiration for Su Yingxue could no longer be expressed in words.
“This wasn’t my plan, it was Grandpa’s.” Su Yingxue’s eyes were filled with nostalgia.
In her previous life, when grandpa was critically ill, she had served him only once. Grandpa held her hand and said, “Little Xue, even if I die, I won’t let your mother be disappointed. I’ll protect your position.”
At that time, she hadn’t understood the deeper meaning of grandpa’s words. It was only after grandpa’s passing that Su Dingheng beat her mercilessly and told her about a secret decree grandpa had obtained from the emperor. This decree ensured that he could never grant Liu Shulan a title in his lifetime.
At that moment, her grandfather had already passed away. Su Dingheng and Su Yurou unleashed their anger on her, subjecting her to three days and nights of relentless beatings.
The pain, which had seeped into her very bones, still sent shivers down her spine when she recalled it now.
As she opened her eyes once more, Su Yingxue’s gaze turned cold. “Zhilan, go to Sunset Court and inform them that I’ve selected Qingxin Court for Lady Liu. She can move there today and won’t need to share with Su Yurou.”
Recalling that Qingxin Court was the largest courtyard within the Marquis’s Manor and had a history of past incidents, Zhilan lowered her head and chuckled. “Yes, I will obey.”
When she arrived at Sunset Court, Su Yurou was amid a fit, causing chaos within the room.
Upon seeing Zhilan, Yuan Ruo glared. “What are you doing here? Our Miss’s affairs are not meant for a lowly maid like you to witness!”
Having been in the company of Su Yurou for a long time, Yuan Ruo’s tongue was equally sharp.
However, Zhilan paid no heed to her and spoke gently, “Whether I am a lowly maid or not, it’s not for those even lower than me to comment upon. I am here on the orders of the Eldest Young Miss. Please inform Lady Liu.”
Her tone, her appearance, and her demeanor, all surpassed Yuan Ruo by a considerable margin.
Passersby among the servants couldn’t help but comment, “Look, the master is different, and even the maids are different. Zhilan is so poised!”
“That’s right. Look at Yuan Ruo’s sharp and unkind demeanor! The Second Young Miss is usually the same!”
Upon hearing this, Yuan Ruo stamped her foot in anger. “You lot with your foul tongues, just wait until the Second Young Miss deals with you!”
Although the servants outside the door dispersed, their dissatisfaction with her grew.
At some point, Lady Liu had opened the door. Her face was gentle, but her voice carried a hint of coldness. “Yuan Ruo, just because Rou’er is lenient with you doesn’t mean the others in the Marquis’s Manor will be. Go and accept your punishment!”
Yuan Ruo, unable to vent her anger, ended up taking the blame, leaving her in tears.
Zhilan couldn’t help but admire her. Indeed, she was Lady Liu. With just one sentence, she shifted all of Su Yurou’s mistakes onto Yuan Ruo, making everyone believe that Yuan Ruo had been instigating Su Yurou.
Zhilan became even more cautious and gave a slight bow. “Greetings, Lady Liu. I am here on the orders of the Eldest Young Miss to inform you that Qingxin Court has been prepared for you. You can move in tonight. If you need anything, please instruct me, and the Eldest Young Miss will ensure it’s taken care of.”
“What a good girl you are. Thank you so much! Accept this small token of appreciation and enjoy it!”
Lady Liu removed a gold bracelet from her wrist and attempted to put it on Zhilan’s hand..