Chapter 203: Solid Favor

"Master, don't ask. It's all Yan'er's fault." Chen Yan bit her lip.

"Xiangtao, you tell me!" Seeing that Chenyan refused to speak, Yuan Qilei asked Xiangtao who was serving beside him.

When Xiangtao saw Yuan Qilei asking her, she looked at Chenyan.

Chen Yan hurriedly said, "Xiang Tao, don't say that!"

The more this happened, the more Yuan Qilei wanted to know what happened, so he said, "Xiang Tao, tell me quickly, or I'll sell you out!"

Xiang Tao was startled when she heard this and quickly knelt down. "Master, I say it was... it was the little maid in Madam's yard who told Auntie... that Madam needed to rest for a while. Auntie thought it wouldn't be long, so she waited in the yard, and then..."

"Xiang Tao!" Chen Yan stopped Xiang Tao from talking, bit her lip, and said to Yuan Qi Lei: "Master, all the mistakes are Yan'er's fault. If you are angry, punish Yan'er, and don't blame Madam!"

Yuan Qilei frowned and said nothing!

Chen Yan carefully glanced at Yuan Qilei's face, and after a change of mind, she shed a few tears: "Master, please punish Yan'er, Yan'er has no complaints!"

Chen Yan's weak and submissive appearance immediately softened Yuan Qilei's heart: "Alright, alright, why should I punish you? After all, aren't you the one who suffered the most from this incident today? If I punish you again, you will come back and complain to me!"

"How dare Yan'er feel bad for the master?" Chen Yan saw that Yuan Qilei's expression had eased, so she clung to Yuan Qilei's side and said in a soft voice, "Yan'er only feels sorry for the master and can't bear to see him angry. You know, anger is harmful to the body. Yan'er can't bear it!"

"You little devil, you just know how to please me!" Chen Yan's words brought a smile to Yuan Qilei's face. He gently touched Chen Yan's cheek and said affectionately.

"Master~~Xiangtao is still here!" Chen Yan's tone was distorted several times, which made Yuan Qilei feel itchy in his heart.

Yuan Qilei coughed twice and said to Xiangtao, "Xiangtao, please go out."

Xiangtao understood and quickly bowed and stepped back.

"Master!" Chen Yan hurriedly called Yuan Qilei and said, "Yan'er is fine now. She just needs to rest for a while. Go and comfort Madam!"

"Why comfort her?" Yuan Qilei's face darkened and he snorted, "I'm glad I didn't settle the score with her!"

At this point, Yuan Qilei remembered that Chen Yan had just suffered from the heat and needed to rest, so he quickly stood up and said, "Yan'er, you should rest first. As for Zuo Shi, I'm going to go and give her a good scolding. How can you treat a mistress like this? She is originally a concubine's daughter. Doesn't she know the hardships of being a concubine? She actually tortures you like this!"

"Master!" Chen Yan hurriedly grabbed Yuan Qilei and said, "I beg you, please don't blame Madam, okay?"

"Yan'er, you are always so kind and considerate of others, but others may not appreciate your kindness!" Yuan Qilei sighed and said to Chen Yan.

"It doesn't matter whether you appreciate it or not!" Chen Yan smiled gently: "As long as the master cherishes Yan'er, that's enough!"

"Yan'er, don't worry!" Yuan Qilei said with a touching look on his face: "Although I can't make you my legal wife, I will give you everything I deserve!"

"Yan'er thanks you, Master. I am satisfied with your words!" Chen Yan smiled brightly.

"Okay, you have a good rest, I'll leave first!" Although Yuan Qilei was reluctant to leave, he still took Chen Yan's body into consideration.

"Master, you must promise Yan'er not to make things difficult for Madam!" Chen Yan gently pulled Yuan Qilei's sleeve, looking at Yuan Qilei with her big watery eyes, with a hint of pleading in them.

"Okay, I promise you!" Yuan Qilei sighed and pinched Chen Yan's cheek: "You, if I don't protect you, what will you do?"

"With the master protecting me, Yan'er is not afraid!" Chen Yan said with a smile.

"Okay, don't worry, I won't scold Zuo anymore!" Yuan Qilei's anger had almost subsided, and he said softly to Chen Yan.

"Yeah!" Chen Yan smiled sweetly at Yuan Qilei when she heard that.

Yuan Qilei turned to Xiang Tao and said, "You must serve your aunt well. If you make any mistakes, I will not forgive you!"

"Yes, sir!" Xiangtao responded quickly.

"Yan'er, I'm leaving now!" Yuan Qilei said softly to Chen Yan again.

"Yan'er respectfully sends you off, Master!" Chen Yan tried to stand up, but Yuan Qilei held her back, "You're still sick, don't try to be so stubborn!"

After saying that, he left Chen Yan's house, looking back every few steps.

After Yuan Qilei left, Chen Yan leaned back against the headboard and said to Xiang Tao, "Bring me a cup of tea! And close the door!"

"yes!"

At one point, Xiang Tao brought over some tea. Chen Yan drank it, then looked at Xiang Tao and said with a smile, "You performed well just now!"

Xiang Tao was the only maidservant beside Chen Yan. She had been with her for a few months and had some understanding of her temper. When she heard Chen Yan say this, she knew that she was in a good mood and said with a smile, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie!"

"Take this bracelet and wear it for fun!" Chen Yan smiled, took off a gold and jade bracelet from her wrist, and handed it to Xiang Tao!

Xiang Tao's eyes lit up, and she quickly took it, suppressing her excitement and saying, "Thank you, Auntie, for the reward!"

"Hmm!" Chen Yan nodded calmly: "Xiang Tao, as long as you keep performing well in the future, you will be rewarded. I think you should know this in your heart!"

"Yes, Xiang Tao understands!" Xiang Tao has been a maid for such a long time that she naturally knows how to be humble. After hearing Chen Yan say this and thinking about what happened today, she understood a little. Although she didn't understand why Chen Yan suddenly rewarded her today, she also knew that this was a good time to show her loyalty: "Auntie, since the master loves you so much, why doesn't he let the master help you vent your anger? Look at how much suffering you have suffered today. Even I, a servant, feel distressed when I see it."

"You are still too young and don't understand!" Chen Yan said with a smile.

"I really don't understand!" Xiang Tao blinked. "Regardless, although this lady is the principal wife, she is only a concubine. How can she compare to the kindness you and the master have shown? Besides, the lady is a concubine in her family and I heard she's not favored. I don't think she can rely on her family for support. If that's the case, why do you have to put yourself in such a difficult position?"

Chen Yan smiled and said, "You are still young and don't understand. Besides, our mistress is not very smart either!"

"Ah!" Xiang Tao didn't understand and was a little confused for a moment, staring at Chen Yan blankly.

"Forget it, I can't explain it to you clearly. You just need to understand that I am your only legitimate master!" Chen Yan waved his hand and said.

"Yes, aunt, Xiangtao understands. Xiangtao is only your Xiangtao and has nothing to do with anyone else!" Xiangtao knelt hurriedly in front of Chenyan's bed to show her loyalty!

"Okay, I understand your intentions. I won't treat you unfairly!"

"Xiangtao thanks Auntie!"

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