Chapter 240: The First Grand Secretary (2)

Guizhi was another of Shen Jiao's personal maids. However, because she was too honest, she was not as popular with the original owner as the glib-tongued Cailu. Therefore, she was always ostracized by Cailu and was often bullied. However, Guizhi was a loyal servant who did not abandon the original owner after she fell on hard times, served her, and saw her off in the end. Wen Wan decided that she should get closer to this kind-hearted maid in the future.

“Miss, Cailu will study hard and will definitely serve you well. It’s just that Guizhi doesn’t know how to speak properly, and I’m afraid you won’t like her. Last time, because of her, you didn’t get the hairpin you liked the most, and you were very angry at the time.”

Wen Yan: "..."

This was a subtle attempt to sow discord, but Wen Wan wasn't going to fall for it. "I'm not angry anymore. It's better to be clumsy with words than clumsy with hands. If you can't learn properly in a day, then you don't have to serve me anymore. I'll have my mother transfer you away."

Cai Lu almost knelt down, pleading, "Please, Miss, don't send Cai Lu away. Cai Lu will diligently learn from Gui Zhi."

"That's perfect. You've mastered the craft and made me feel comfortable. You're also good with words, so naturally I'd love to have you by my side." He said, giving her a sweet date and handing her a bracelet. "You should know how good I am to you, so don't disappoint me."

Cai Lu was indeed calmed down. "Yes, Miss. Cai Lu will definitely study hard and serve you well."

"Alright, so you're saying Gu Sui is still kneeling at the door?"

The moment Gu Sui was mentioned, Cai Lü reverted to her arrogant and smug demeanor. "Who says otherwise? He's been kneeling all day, insisting that the Shen family honor the marriage agreement. Don't you think he's a toad trying to eat swan meat?"

Wen Wan's face turned cold. "A toad? I remember you used to praise him as handsome as Pan An, as beautiful as a celestial being descended to earth. How come you have such an attitude just because the Gu family has fallen? Besides, as long as this engagement is not dissolved, in the eyes of outsiders he is my fiancé. You call him a toad, then who am I?"

Rainbow: "..."

Startled, she quickly knelt down, saying, "This servant knows her mistake, this servant is clumsy with words..." As she spoke, she slapped herself in the face, though it didn't seem to have been very forceful, but Wen Wan didn't seem to mind.

The original owner was spoiled and had a bad temper, so it's normal for Cai Lü to be afraid of her.

"Once the engagement is dissolved, you can call him a toad or whatever you want. However, if the engagement remains in place and you continue to humiliate him, you are humiliating me as well, understand?"

"This servant understands."

Wen Wan nodded. She had to admit, her acting was really good; she was a future runaway Best Actress. She really wanted to give herself the award.

"Alright, get up. Go to the door and let Gu Sui in, then take him to Mo Bai Courtyard to settle down. After all, he's been kneeling at the door the whole time. What will outsiders think of me? What will they think of the Shen family? Won't that give people something to talk about?"

As for the Mo Bai Courtyard, it is a remote residence of the Shen family, but that is not important. What is important is that it is the closest to the servants' quarters, and the female protagonist, Chen Yuege, has not yet changed her name and is still called Qin Yuege, living in the servants' quarters.

Wen Wan is creating opportunities for the two of them; she's absolutely brilliant.

"Yes, Miss."

After Cailu left, Guizhi came to serve Wenwan. When Wenwan looked at Guizhi, she could tell from her appearance that she was an honest person and not as pretty as Cailu, but she was still quite pretty.

"Guizhi, from now on you will stay by my side and serve me instead of Cailu."

Guizhi: "Yes, Miss."

"Please redo my hair first. The rainbow green color is really no good; this hairstyle is too ugly."

Guizhi: "???" Although she didn't know why her mistress was suddenly dissatisfied with Cailu, it was not something this servant should concern herself with.

Soon, Guizhi styled Wenwan's hair into an extremely beautiful bun, and the hairpins she chose were also very pretty. Wenwan wanted to win over Guizhi and also wanted to be nice to this maid, so naturally she was full of praise.

“It looks really good. I’m very satisfied. You’re so skillful. I’ll have Cailu learn from you. She can learn it every day until she learns it properly. She’s not worthy of combing my hair until she learns this skill from you.”

Guizhi: "I will teach Cailu seriously."

"Okay, I believe you."

Wen Wan felt that she would never agree to Cai Lü's request in her entire life. In any case, whether she was satisfied or not was not up to her, and she would never be satisfied.

"It's a bit stuffy in this room. Since you've dressed me up so nicely, I should go out for a walk."

She mainly wanted to see what Lincheng was like; Wen Wan still longed for the ancient world.

So Wen Wan, accompanied by Gui Zhi, left the Shen family home, while Gu Sui had already been taken inside. The crowd of onlookers at the entrance dispersed.

Wen Wan was curious about everything, and Gui Zhi didn't find it strange that she seemed so ignorant; she answered whatever Wen Wan asked.

Wen Wan was happy to buy rouge and face powder, and pretty dresses, and even bought a set for Gui Zhi.

"Miss, I cannot accept this."

Wen Wan took a fancy to a set, saying, "From now on, you'll be by my side, which is my prestige. My maids can't dress too poorly. I'm the young lady, so listen to me."

"Thank you, Miss. I understand."

Afterwards, he chose hairpins, keeping ten for himself and giving one to Guizhi.

She wanted to give more, but she was afraid that being too enthusiastic would scare Guizhi away, so she could only give slowly and gradually influence her.

I bought all sorts of food, and gave the leftovers to Guizhi.

Carrying a bunch of things, Wen Wan led Gui Zhi into a jewelry store. After all, when shopping, women never think they can wear too many things, especially since the items here were exquisite and beautiful, much more so than those in the period dramas of her world.

Besides, the Shen family is rich, and it's not her money, so she doesn't feel the pinch at all when she spends it.

"Miss Shen." The shop owner greeted her, after all, the original owner was a regular customer of this store. "What has caught your eye, Miss Shen? These are all new styles, the most popular among women in the capital, and they are the most fashionable right now."

"These are nice, but I already have similar ones. Are there any better ones?"

"Of course." The shopkeeper quickly had a box brought over. "These arrived just two days ago. They are top-quality pink pearls, unique in the county. Even in the capital, only daughters of high-ranking officials and noble families can wear them. Miss Shen is noble and elegant, so these pink pearls are perfect for her."

The shopkeeper opened the box, and Wen Wan looked at the set of jewelry inside. It was indeed beautiful, so beautiful that Wen Wan almost drooled. When had she ever seen such beautiful pearl jewelry? But she suppressed her excitement on the surface.

"Wrap it up, I'll take it."

"Okay, I'll have it wrapped right away." The boss was very happy. These pink pearls were the most expensive new product in the store. How could he not be happy that they sold?

However, at that moment, a voice suddenly rang out, "I want this pink pearl jewelry."

Wen Wan turned her head and saw a beautiful girl dressed in red looking at her.

According to the system's explanation, this girl is named Chen Han, the only daughter of a wealthy family in a neighboring county. She has a bad relationship with the original owner of this body, and is the kind of person who wants to take everything from you, even better than you.

"Miss Shen bought this first," the shopkeeper said, sounding somewhat embarrassed.

Did she pay?

"Not yet."

"Then sell it to me, I'll pay double the price."

boss:"……"