At this moment, Li Tingxue and Ji Yuqing's eyes fell on the teacup in front of Jiang Mianmian at the same time, and their minds quickly recalled whether someone had drunk this tea just now.
In particular, they were all wondering whether Jiang Mianmian had drunk the cup of tea, and they were extremely nervous at this time.
Jiang Mianmian was holding the cup of water, her body trembling slightly: This is not just an ordinary cup of tea, but a poison that can take someone's life at any time?
[Yesterday, I only saw from the "plot interpretation" that something like this might happen, which is why I got angry. And his son, in order to be "filial" to her, immediately drove away Ji Yuqing, who had angered her.]
[However, I didn't stop them and just went along with their "filial piety" and acquiesced to it...]
Thinking of this, Jiang Mianmian couldn't help but feel puzzled:
"But what's going on? Why would she poison them in advance? Could it be that because I scolded her last night, she brought up the storyline?"
[So, I'm also responsible for this, so it happened earlier than expected. Does that mean today's incident is also my fault?]
【Depend on……】
Jiang Mianmian immediately put the tea in her hand on the table, and in an instant, the whole atmosphere became tense.
Ji Yuqing didn't feel anything was wrong at all, and continued to say with a smile on her face:
"Madam, why don't you drink it suddenly? This is the tea I just brewed carefully, and the one I chose is your favorite Da Hong Pao!
The tea leaves used are carefully selected, and even the water used to brew the tea is taken from the spring water in the mountains, plus the water temperature is just right and the teacups are exquisite..."
[The water temperature is perfect, and the cup is beautiful, but the problem is, there's something deadly in the tea for no apparent reason. How can I dare drink it?]
[After all, I'm just an ordinary person, not a god who can be immune to all poisons! ]
At this moment, He Yueyin and Li Tingxue looked at each other and said in their hearts: Hmm, what a coincidence, we are also ordinary people!
Ji Yuqing still had a flattering look on her face and continued to persuade: "Old Madam, you'd better drink it while it's hot. This is the Da Hong Pao you've been thinking about!
Even though I am leaving the Marquis' Mansion, I hope to take this opportunity to serve you well once more. Perhaps from now on, such an opportunity will never come again."
However, Jiang Mianmian remained unmoved and decisively waved her hand in response: "No need, I don't feel thirsty now."
Before she finished speaking, she turned around and told someone to call Butler Wu.
Not long after, I heard a burst of hurried footsteps coming from afar.
When Butler Wu heard Jiang Mianmian's call, he quickly ran over from the front yard and asked respectfully, "Old Madam, what do you want?"
"She should have been allowed to leave the mansion last night. Why is she still here? How on earth do you manage things? Can't you even drive away a little maid?"
The accused butler looked embarrassed, with cold sweat dripping down his forehead.
He quickly bowed and stammered to explain, "Old Madam, please calm down! This is truly my fault!
Last night, Ji Yuqing told me that she had been in our mansion for so many years and had already developed a deep affection for this place.
So even if she was leaving, she wanted to be able to ‘serve’ her masters one last time…”
At this point, the housekeeper secretly raised his eyes to observe Jiang Mianmian's face. Seeing that his expression was still as gloomy as water, he couldn't help but shudder in his heart, and hurriedly continued:
"I saw how earnest her words were and how sincere her attitude was, and I just couldn't bear to refuse her. I softened my heart and agreed to her request.
However, I also specifically told her not to come around unless necessary, so as not to upset you. This will also complete the last bit of master-servant affection between her and our mansion..."
Therefore, he agreed to Ji Yuqing's request, but did not agree to let her pour the pot of tea, and even asked her not to appear in front of Jiang Mianmian.
However, Jiang Mianmian obviously didn't buy it. She raised her eyebrows and angrily shouted, "Okay! You're good at making excuses for yourself!
Don't you forget that the reason why Marquis Shen chose you to manage the affairs of the Marquisate was because he saw in your ability and dedication to your duties?
Why have you become so soft-hearted and incompetent now? If you can't even handle such a small matter, then you don't have to stay in the Marquis' Mansion anymore!"
"...What's going on? Could it be that now that the old marquis is gone, my words have fallen on deaf ears, completely meaningless?
Are you really going to force me to start my new job with three major changes, and take care of you as well?" Jiang Mianmian shouted angrily.
When Wu Guanjia heard this, he turned pale with fear and quickly fell to his knees, kowtowed and admitted his fault:
"I'm so sorry, old lady. I'm so wrong. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time. I will never make the same mistake again!"
"Hmph! Steward Wu, you'd better keep your word, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless!
You must remember that in the Marquis' Mansion, I am your master. If you don't take every word I say to heart, don't blame me for being ruthless and expelling you from the Mansion directly.
By then, you might be the next one to be pitied!" Jiang Mianmian warned with a cold face.
However, in reality, Jiang Mianmian has always been quite impressed with the ability of Butler Wu to do things.
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