Chapter 79: Should I continue to complete the task?

Sheng Hongyu waved his hand with a gloomy face and asked someone to take Gong Lu away.

But he didn't dare let the servants take Gong Lu to the ancestral hall, but sent him to the woodshed.

After Gong Lu said those words just now, Sheng Hongyu knew that Chu Yian would never give up and let her go easily.

Originally, I thought that even if Chu Yian was sent to the ancestral hall, it would be impossible for him to get there. However, I didn't expect that even if Chu Yian didn't do anything to Gong Lu, this matter would not be resolved peacefully.

Chu Yian looks well-behaved, but she even dares to visit a brothel. How can Sheng Hongyu really believe that she is a well-behaved and obedient woman?

However, he really didn't expect that Chu Yian had such a bad temper that he dared to beat Gong Lu in front of him, and even spoke extremely disrespectfully and provocatively to him, his elder.

But Sheng Hongyu no longer had time to worry about Chu Yian's attitude. When he thought about what might happen next, he felt a chill in his heart.

He couldn't help but start to resent Chu Yian.

She clearly knew that something was going on in someone else's family, yet she still meddled in it. If she hadn't meddled, how could things have turned out like this?

Sheng Hongyu frowned tightly. At this moment, how could he still remember that he owed Chu Yian a favor? He was extremely angry with Chu Yian.

But he also knew that Qin Sheng was protecting Chu Yian, so the group of men behind him would also take care of her to some extent.

If he really did something to Chu Yian, then he was really tired of living.

Chu Yian didn't care how conflicted Sheng Hongyu was. After taking Xiao Fu out of the Sheng family, he took a carriage straight back to the Duke's Mansion.

If it were any other day, she would definitely take Xiaofu for a stroll on the street if she came out so early, but today she really didn't have the leisure to do so.

In the carriage, Xiao Fu was still indignant: "Miss, how could such good people like Miss Sheng and Madam Sheng end up with someone like Sheng...?"

Xiao Fu was just a servant and didn't dare to mention Sheng Hongyu's name.

Chu Yian didn't care: "What does Nian Yao and Madam Sheng have to do with him? He spoils a concubine to such an unruly degree. Just from this one thing, he is no longer a good man."

Which man in this era doesn’t have three wives and four concubines?

Chu Yian would not criticize this behavior. Given the current situation, if anyone really tried to change anything, they would end up with nothing left.

But a concubine is a concubine, and she can never surpass the mistress of the house, or even make the mistress of the house lose face in front of her, an outsider, and embarrass her in public.

Sheng Hongyu is indeed not a good man as he did not even give Liu the proper respect she deserved.

Xiao Fu thought carefully about Chu Yian's words and came to her own conclusion.

"Miss, men are so terrible. I don't want to get married in the future. I want to stay with you forever. Miss, you won't dislike me, right?"

Chu Yian:?

Chu Yian looked at Xiaofu, not understanding what was going on. Wasn't they talking about Sheng Hongyu?

Why are you suddenly talking about not wanting to get married?

Chu Yian narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiaofu.

Xiao Fu chuckled and said, "Miss, I think it's more comfortable to follow you. You and your uncle are both very good people. I'm happy to follow you, and I don't have to worry about encountering something like Madam Sheng in the future."

Chu Yian said "oh", withdrew his gaze, and did not comment on her words.

Xiao Fu is still young after all. Now she swears that she will never get married. Who knows if she will change her mind immediately if she meets a handsome guy she likes in the future?

The carriage stopped at the gate of the Duke's Mansion. Chu Yian got off the carriage and walked straight into the mansion.

It was still early today and she had nothing to do, so she simply went back to Fuhuayuan to rest.

As soon as I stepped into the yard, I saw a slender figure standing in the yard. Upon closer inspection, it was Bai Xiaozhu.

Chu Yian was stunned and walked over quickly.

Bai Xiaozhu obviously saw her as well. Her legs softened and she knelt down again. She kowtowed to Chu Yian and said, "Miss, thank you for saving my life."

Chu Yian: ...

Chu Yian had no choice but to help the man up: "Didn't I tell you not to kneel down so easily?"

Bai Xiaozhu shook her head, her eyes reddening. "If it weren't for the young lady, I would have been sent to Mr. Zhang by now. I'm afraid in a few days I would have been wrapped in a straw mat and thrown out like my sister."

"I will never forget the kindness that the young lady has shown me. Xiaozhu, Xiaozhu, I will definitely repay the young lady."

Bai Xiaozhu blushed when she said this. She lowered her head and felt very embarrassed.

The young lady has everything she needs. She has so many servants serving her. She is rich and powerful at home. How can she repay the young lady?

She is now just a servant with nothing to ask for. How can she repay the young lady's kindness?

Chu Yian smiled gently, seeing her inferiority and timidity, and said: "If you say so, then I'm waiting."

Bai Xiaozhu was stunned for a moment, then raised his head again to look at Chu Yian.

Seeing the sincerity in her eyes, she felt like being poked by something, and her eyes felt a little sore. She wanted to kneel down to Chu Yian again, but Chu Yian held her back.

Bai Xiaozhu nodded heavily, and said with a choked voice: "Miss, Xiaozhu, Xiaozhu will definitely not let you down."

Chu Yian hummed, took her into the house and sat down before getting back to the point: "By the way, I haven't asked you what you like yet? I have plenty of servants around me, so you don't have to serve me."

"I want to send you to learn something you like, so that you can make a living in the future. Is there anything you like?"

Bai Xiaozhu felt a little disappointed when she heard Chu Yian say this, but she quickly cheered up.

She thought about it seriously and shook her head embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, miss, I, I don't know."

Bai Xiaozhu is still young, only 12 years old, so it is normal that she does not have a clear plan for the future.

Chu Yian thought for a moment and said, "Well, I'll arrange for you to do odd jobs in the shop first. During this time, you can think carefully about what you want to do. When you have thought it through, come and tell me, and I'll arrange for someone to teach you. How about that?"

Bai Xiaozhu hummed and lowered her head: "It's up to you, young lady."

However, compared to going to the shop, Bai Xiaozhu actually wanted to stay with Chu Yian, but since Chu Yian said so, she could only do as he said.

After talking to Bai Xiaozhu again, Chu Yian arranged for someone to send her to the shop.

Someone also greeted her and told her not to make things difficult for her and just to teach her carefully.

Bai Xiaozhu was even more touched by Chu Yian's attentiveness. It was said that being a servant in a wealthy family was difficult, as the masters would often beat and scold them.

But all she felt from Chu Yian was kindness, even from the silly maid who served her.

The maid was so bold. If her master hadn't indulged her, she would have been extremely cautious in what she said and did.

Bai Xiaozhu couldn't help but envy Xiaofu again. While feeling envy, she secretly made up her mind that she must work hard to repay the young lady's kindness as soon as possible.

As soon as Bai Xiaozhu left, Chu Yian suddenly heard the electronic sound of the system in his mind.

[Rescue Bai Xiaozhu, mission completed. Completion rate is 80% so far, and you can continue to brush up on the mission completion rate.]

[Rewards are being settled. The completion rate is high. After integration, the reward silver note is 1700 taels.]

【Please choose whether to continue brushing the task completion? 】

[If you select yes, the banknote will not be issued.]

[If you choose no, you can claim the 1,700 taels of silver from the reward settlement, and the mission to save Bai Xiaozhu will be terminated and cannot be continued.]

[Friendly reminder: The timeline for completing the task may be very long, and the host needs to have enough patience. ]