Chapter 180 It Won’t Affect the Lady’s Reputation
Xiao Jiuyue lifted the curtain and took a look. Compared with the city gate of Lancang County, the city of Hongdu Prefecture looked bigger and more substantial. On the high city wall, the two words "Hongdu" were engraved in particularly large sizes!
"Miss Xiao, our host has prepared a house for us. It's right next to the restaurant." Zeng Qing trotted over to the carriage and said with a smile, "We're exhausted from the journey. It's already evening, so the inn is not convenient for us to stay."
"Thank you very much, boss." Xiao Jiuyue did not refuse. She came here just for Fengchunlou. She did not have much time to look for a house. It would not be too late to buy a house after she had established a firm foothold in Hongdu.
Xiao Jiuyue made up his mind and immediately asked Zeng Qing to lead the way.
On the banks of the Yexi River, the houses face the river and the environment is quiet.
The second-floor house is enough for Xiao Jiuyue and others to live in.
Zeng Qing led Xiao Jiuyue into the house and said, "Miss Xiao, this is Steward Ding. If you need anything, please tell him, or you can tell me."
"Greetings, Miss Xiao." Steward Ding bowed and said, "Knowing Miss Xiao's arrival, we've already cleaned the entire house. We've also prepared food and hot water in the kitchen for Miss Xiao to use whenever she wants."
Butler Ding's attitude was very polite and respectful.
"Sorry to bother you." Xiao Jiuyue nodded slightly. Having such a two-story house in Hongdu Mansion was obviously not something that a small shopkeeper like Zeng Qing could do.
"Manager Zeng, I wonder if it's possible to meet your boss?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at Zeng Qing and asked directly.
Zeng Qing was embarrassed and said, "It's really unfortunate that the boss is not in Hongdu."
Xiao Jiuyue's eyes flashed slightly, and she didn't say anything more. After Zeng Qing left, Xiao Jiuyue went straight into the inner courtyard.
Butler Ding said that they could live anywhere, and Xiao Jiuyue chose a room in the west wing.
"Miss, I'll take Mama Geng to the kitchen." Luo Kui took the initiative and said, "Let's get some hot water for bathing and changing clothes."
Lian Xin said, "I'll go make the bed for the young lady."
Donggui and Huaqing had a tacit understanding. One of them was checking the outer courtyard, and the other was checking the house, for fear of any danger.
Xiao Jiuyue actually realized the benefits of having a maid to serve her. When she arrived in a strange place, she didn't have to worry about any burden at all. She didn't have to think about what to eat or how to make her bed.
Lianxin had already brought her own bedding, made the bed, filled it with water, and wiped the bed thoroughly inside and out.
Xiao Jiuyue stood by the window, looking at the lush pomegranate tree in the yard, and never stopped speculating about the owner of Fengchun Tower.
"Miss, the hot water is ready. You can take a shower and change your clothes." Luo Kui came in and said, "The dishes in the kitchen are almost ready. Miss, would you like to have dinner first, or take a shower and change your clothes?"
"Take a bath." Xiao Jiuyue spoke directly. After sitting in a carriage for most of the day in the summer, he was covered in sweat and felt very sticky.
After taking a shower and changing clothes, dinner was already placed in front of her. Looking at this sumptuous dinner, most of which were Shengjing flavors, Xiao Jiuyue raised her eyes.
Steward Ding quickly explained, "Miss Xiao, our master knew that you were coming from Shengjing, so he specifically instructed us to prepare it."
"Your boss is very thoughtful." Xiao Jiuyue looked at the table full of food. Coincidentally, every one of them was her favorite. Several dishes were specialties of Shengjing, such as zonggao, which were quite complicated to make.
"The master said that Miss Xiao opened Fengchunlou in Hongdu Mansion, which fulfilled the master's wish. We should treat Miss Xiao well." Butler Ding answered respectfully.
"I'll tell your master later that I'm also trying to make money for myself." Xiao Jiuyue said with a smile. After sending Butler Ding away, she looked at Mother Geng.
Mrs. Geng said, "Don't worry, Miss. I made these dishes myself. After I finished making them, I tested them for poison with a silver needle. They are all fine."
"Miss, I've checked it and it's not poisonous." Madam Xin also stepped forward and spoke.
This time when they came to the capital, Grandmother was worried and asked her to bring along Xin Niang, the only woman in the mansion who knew about pharmacology. Xiao Jiuyue smiled and said, "You have worked hard. You have traveled a lot today. You should go and rest early."
Soon, Xiao Jiuyue was the only one left in the room.
Even Lianxin and Luokui were sent away by Xiao Jiuyue. The two maids refused to sit with her. It would be better to let them leave quickly and eat first.
"In the end, is it you?" Xiao Jiuyue murmured. Unable to guess, she simply started eating. After eating and drinking, Xiao Jiuyue went for a walk in the yard.
"Lianxin, where is the roulette wheel made by Ai Qiushi?" Xiao Jiuyue asked. This time when coming to the capital city, this lucky roulette wheel is indispensable!
Before Zhiyun Building opened, this lucky wheel attracted everyone's attention.
"I'll go and take a look." Lianxin quickly went to find Ai Qiushi.
Luo Kui whispered, "Miss, Ai Qiushi is a good person, but he is too weak. How will he take care of Lianxin in the future?"
"Tell me, Lianxin and Ai Qiushi?" Xiao Jiuyue looked at Luokui with a smile, gossip glittering in his eyes.
Luo Kui paused and said, "Miss, let Lian Xin tell you this herself."
"She's such a taciturn person. If you really ask her to speak, what do you think she'll say?" Xiao Jiuyue sat in the cool shade of the pomegranate tree in the yard. She said, "If you don't tell me now, you won't have the chance when you get busy later."
If Luo Kui really didn't want to say it, she wouldn't have said that just now.
"Miss, I can't hide anything from you." Luo Kui grinned and took advantage of Lian Xin not coming back to speak quickly: "When we first entered the Xiao Mansion, Lian Xin was not in good health. She was seriously ill that winter and fainted in the garden. Later, she met Ai Qiushi."
"Ai Qiushi gave all his medicine money to Lianxin to buy medicine. Lianxin recovered, but Ai Qiushi got sick and almost died."
Luo Kui sighed when he mentioned this.
"Fortunately, Uncle Ai bought more medicine, and Ai Qiushi finally recovered. Afterwards, Lianxin often visited him." Luo Kui finished speaking, and then quickly added, "Don't worry, Miss. Lianxin has been avoiding people these years, and it won't affect your reputation."
"Pfft!" Xiao Jiuyue couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "We've all left Shengjing, and most of the Xiao family's servants have dispersed. Even if they knew, what would it matter?"
"You fell ill after entering the mansion, why didn't you go see a doctor?" In Xiao Jiuyue's memory, the Xiao mansion was still very harmonious. There was no dispute between wives and concubines, and the backyard was peaceful.
"Lianxin was reluctant to spend the money and thought it would be fine as long as she held on. Who knew it would be so serious?" Luo Kui was afraid that Xiao Jiuyue would misunderstand, so she knelt in front of Xiao Jiuyue and said, "Miss, being able to be by your side in this life is the greatest blessing for Lianxin and me."
Luo Kui thought of the little sisters she met at the pawnshop. Many of them were sold to other families and were often beaten and scolded, and had nothing to eat or wear.
Xiao Jiuyue grabbed Luo Kui and helped her up: "Hurry up and get up."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com