"Actually, it's nothing serious. It's just that our courtyard seems a bit deserted because no one takes care of it. If you have the energy, Mother-in-law, you can take care of the courtyard."
Upon hearing Mo Lan's arrangement, Granny Jiang looked up in surprise, "Miss, why this sudden arrangement?"
"Your mother-in-law won't allow it?" Mo Lan looked at her and raised an eyebrow.
"No, this old servant is..."
Before Granny Jiang could finish speaking, Mo Lan interrupted her, "Then take over. I'll feel at ease with you watching over the yard."
"Yes, this old servant obeys." Granny Jiang looked at Mo Lan's unquestionable expression, pursed her lips, and nodded in agreement.
After settling in with Granny Jiang, Mo Lan prepared to set off for Ye County early the next morning.
She wanted to go into the city to see what kind of business she could do to quickly earn some money so she could build a service area.
She was dressed in a black, modified version of a martial arts outfit, which Hua Bao had worked on overnight. The sleeves were tied at the top, and the collar was embroidered with purple orchids. Even the tassels hanging down from the shoulders were embroidered with purple thread by Hua Bao, adding a touch of elegance and grace.
Unexpectedly, she ran into Xiong Yanyan as soon as she arrived at the mountain gate.
When Xiong Yanyan saw Mo Lan, she was stunned. Thinking of the information she had learned from her brother, she felt a sense of fear upon seeing Mo Lan again.
Looking at her all-black outfit and the aura she exudes from within, it's impossible to ignore her.
The woman in front of her, Hua Molan, was even more frightening than her father when he was angry.
She was genuinely curious: what kind of desperate situation could cause such a dramatic change in a person?
Xiong Yanyan stared at Mo Lan, looking her up and down, before finally fixing her gaze on Mo Lan's cold face.
She lived at her maternal grandparents' house for half a year and met many young masters and ladies from prominent families. Their manners, clothing, and upbringing seemed to be ingrained in their very bones, leaving her far behind.
She secretly admired this and wanted to learn from it, but could only imitate it. Now, seeing Hua Molan, she finally understood why she hated her so much.
Despite all being born in a mountain village, she managed to act like a young lady from a noble family, making them appear barbaric, uncouth, and utterly worthless in comparison.
Seeing Xiong Yanyan's hesitant and unwilling expression, Mo Lan was puzzled but had no interest in guessing or investigating, and simply walked past her.
"Hua Molan, what are you so arrogant about?"
Feeling ignored, Xiong Yanyan felt a little uncomfortable.
Mo Lan turned around and glanced at her. "Is something the matter?"
"Where...where are you going?" Xiong Yanyan asked dryly, looking at Mo Lan's cold expression.
Mo Lan glanced at her, then turned and left again.
Kids are so troublesome~
Seeing Mo Lan's attitude towards her, Xiong Yanyan was furious and stomped her feet in anger, but dared not follow.
Sooner or later, she would have to leave this wretched place forever. Her mother said that as long as she stayed in the mountain stronghold, she would have to be a bandit. The longer she stayed, the worse it would be for her reputation.
Only after the master and servant boarded the carriage did Hua Bao, who had been holding back her laughter, finally break into a smile.
"Miss, this is the first time I've ever seen Xiong Yanyan look so aggrieved."
That kind of angry but speechless expression was usually only seen on his young mistress; this was the first time he had ever felt so triumphant.
"It's just a child being stubborn, don't pay any attention to it."
Mo Lan leaned against the carriage, looking down at the purple orchids embroidered on her tightly bound cuffs. She had to admit, Hua Bao's craftsmanship was quite good.
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