Chapter 324 Born with a Lowly Fate
Liu Wenshu refused.
"No need. There will be steamed buns for the train. There's no one else at home, so you can stay home and take good care of the house."
Liu Wenshu has lived a simple life these past few years, with only a few servants in his small courtyard.
The inkstone looked a little dejected for a moment. "Yes, young master."
Liu Wenshu then looked at Lü'er, "You're dressed too lightly, wear the cloak."
Greenie shook her head, "This is Young Master's cloak. I've worn it before, so Young Master won't wear it again. I'm not cold."
He handed the cloak to Liu Wenshu, went out, and got into the carriage.
She didn't go in; she just sat quietly by the door.
Seeing this, Liu Wenshu was relieved, or perhaps he felt something else, and asked Yantai to fetch another cloak that he hadn't used before.
The inkstone was hurriedly taken away.
Greenie didn't refuse. It was awful to catch a cold, and she didn't want to make things difficult for herself.
When Liu Wenshu got into the car, she made way for the doorway.
The car wheels crunched and groaned as they rolled over the snow.
Yantai watched longingly as the carriage drove away.
Greenie didn't turn around to look at the inkstone by the door.
She knew that Yantai liked her, and that's why she did so.
The place she sat in was warm inside the carriage, while the wind outside was cold; it was both cold and hot, just like her heart.
After a long while, Greenie spoke up: "Young master, I have saved up enough silver and my indenture has been cancelled. After visiting the Liu family today, I want to go home."
"you……"
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Wenshu's eyes.
Greenie laughed, "Young master seems quite surprised. I can't be a slave for the rest of my life, can I?"
Liu Wenshu lowered his head, avoiding looking into her eyes; her eyes looked too much like Ye Wan's.
“You are no longer a slave, so you can stay in the capital. If you go home, your family will be gone, and you, as a woman, will be easily bullied.”
It wouldn't work for Greenie to pretend she had been his concubine and stay in the mansion, nor would she want to be a servant for the rest of her life.
She had no reason to stay in the manor except to serve as a slave.
He asked her if she would be willing to marry Yantai.
What did Greenie say at the time? She said: Yantai only has a few relationships with women and watches me all day, which is why he has feelings for me. Once I leave, he won't have these thoughts anymore.
“In Min County, you are an official in the capital. As long as I use your name, no one will dare to bully me.” Greenie laughed. “I will do some small business there and use your name to my advantage.”
Liu Wenshu thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay."
With the Liu family looking after them, nothing should go wrong.
Greenie didn't say anything more after that, and remained quiet the whole way.
The gates of the Liu residence are open today.
Madam Cui's biological daughter, Liu Shishu, is still young and not yet engaged. In addition, things have been very chaotic recently, which has caused some delays.
"Oh, so you've brought your concubine back to visit your family? You really think you can take us seriously?"
As soon as Liu Wenshu entered the door with Lü'er, someone made sarcastic remarks.
Liu Wenshu ignored him and said, "Greetings, Lord Liu and Madam Cui."
Madam Cui sneered, her gaze sweeping over Liu Wenshu like a knife. "Madam Cui? The Liu family's collateral branch in Min County really has its rules. I've been the mistress of the house for so many years since I married into the Liu family, and now I'm Madam Cui?"
According to the rules of the Xia Dynasty, she married Liu Zhongyuan and became Lady Liu, the matriarch of the Liu family. Having her surname in front of her name was a more noble title than that of a concubine.
That bastard is incredibly resilient. Despite all the methods she tried, he still survived, and now he's become so untouchable that she doesn't know what to do with him.
She was a woman of the Cui family, always proud, but she suffered because of this bastard, which resulted in her son's hand being crippled and preventing him from ever pursuing an official career.
She's come at the perfect time; she'll make sure this bastard never leaves alive.
"Wen Shu, you've come at the right time. Sit down and have a meal with us," Liu Zhongyuan said gently.
His children with Lady Cui had already lost their chance at officialdom, and he wanted to properly nurture Liu Wenshu.
Cui put down her teacup, making a clinking sound.
"Today is a family dinner, and there are married daughters present. It's probably not appropriate for outsiders to sit down and eat here."
“Wen Shu isn’t an outsider; he’s my nephew, so he’s practically family.” Liu Zhongyuan’s smile faded.
He did indeed rely on the Cui family's influence to become the Minister of Personnel. Now that Emperor Honghui has stepped down, he will soon be out of office as Minister of Personnel, so he doesn't need to worry too much about the Cui family.
Cui sneered, "Nephew, a nephew who is closer than one's own son."
Liu Zhongyuan looked at her coldly.
Didn't he know from the beginning that Liu Wenshu was his biological son? Since she was willing to marry him, he never thought of acknowledging the child. Why is he acting like this now?
"Mother, let's have someone serve the food," Liu Shishu said with a smile.
Now that her brother is crippled and her father is no longer the same as before, while Liu Wenshu is thriving, she feels it would be better to maintain a good relationship with this cousin.
Even if she were to be recognized as her biological brother, it would still be a benefit to her.
As soon as she spoke, several guests who were related to the Liu family also chimed in.
Greenie served Liu Wenshu from beginning to end.
After the meal, Liu Wenshu was taken away by Liu Zhongyuan, who told her to wait in the carriage before leaving.
No sooner had Liu Wenshu gone to the study than Lü'er was taken to Cui's room.
"You lowly servant, you've got some nerve, daring to come here and offer yourself up."
"You failed to do what I asked you to do back then."
Greenie knelt down with a thud. "Madam, I'm just a lowly servant. If I really harm my mistress, I'll die. Please, spare me! I really wouldn't dare."
Cui gave a wink, and the old nanny next to her pinched Lü'er's face, "Servant, did you not refer to yourself as 'servant'?"
"You little bastard, do you think I'm stupid? This bitch only has eyes for that bastard, right? Since that's the case, how about I grant your wish today and let you die together!"
"Bring the medicine over."
The nanny released Greenie and brought over a bowl of medicine.
Greenie looked terrified. "Madam, I have something to say. You can let me die after I've finished speaking!"
Cui raised her hand, and the nanny released Lü'er, watching her with great interest, like a cat teasing a mouse.
"Do you think I'll let you off the hook with my sweet talk? You were lucky to escape twice before, but not this time. You were born with a worthless fate, and you still dare to dream of escaping my grasp?"
Greenie trembled with her head bowed on the ground. "Madam, only you can hear this. I've put in a lot of effort to protect your reputation... Please listen to me first, then it won't be too late for me to die!"
"you……"
Just as the nanny was about to reprimand her, Cui waved her hand.
Staring at Greenie with great interest, he said, "Fine, I'll just listen to what tricks you have up your sleeve."
The old woman hesitated for a moment, then left.
Greenie turned to close the door and whispered, "Please keep a close watch on the door, and don't let anyone in. Also, cover your ears. If you hear anything you shouldn't, it won't be good if Madam scolds you."
The old woman, with a look of disdain, took a few steps back. Greenie closed the door and locked it.
Greenie lowered her voice, "Madam, please come closer to listen, I'm afraid someone will hear us."
Madam Cui frowned. "Sneaking around like this, what exactly are you trying to say?"
She did not get up.
Greenie took a few steps forward, getting very close to Cui Shi. Just as Cui Shi was about to reprimand her, Greenie suddenly grabbed Cui Shi, put a pill into her mouth, and covered her mouth.
Cui struggled to get up, grabbed her hands with great force, and from behind, she couldn't break free no matter what.
In the blink of an eye, the medicine in my mouth melted and I swallowed it.
Cui struggled, but her embroidered shoes made no sound on the soft carpet.
Greenie used all her strength to hold her down, her voice extremely low, "Madam herself is a lowly woman, yet she has the nerve to call others 'lowly women' repeatedly."
"I did something before I came here. Do you know what it was? I bet there are already all sorts of rumors going around."
"What will people outside say? That Lady Cui, the matriarch of the Liu family, couldn't bear the loneliness, took aphrodisiacs, relieved herself in the house, and died suddenly."
"I spent all my savings to buy this medicine. It will make your face glow like a peach blossom, and you'll die a beautiful death. Don't you think I'm being good to you?"
"You said you'd marry me off to the chamber pot servant if I didn't behave? How about marrying you off to him instead? He's been eyeing you for ages, and he's hiding in the latrine right now. He'll want you even if you die! He doesn't want to live anymore; you killed his family! This is what you call a worthless life. You'll be with that worthless life forever!"
"Who would want to be born a lowly person? I just want to save up enough money to redeem myself. You all insist on forcing me to be a villain, so I might as well be a villain. Isn't that exactly what you want?"
Cui's gaze became unfocused, her face flushed like a peach blossom, and she gradually softened.
"You're smiling, madam, why aren't you happy?"
The old woman outside, seeing that there had been no movement inside for a long time, was about to ask what was going on when she looked up and heard the commotion outside.
"How dare you! This is the lady's courtyard. How can a man trespass here! Young Master Liu, have you no regard for basic human decency?"
Liu Wenshu barged into the courtyard, his face grim. "I'm here to take back my people! Where did Cui hide the men I brought?"
The old woman sneered, "She's nothing but a lowly maid from the Liu family. Young Master Liu, you've overstepped your bounds!"
Liu Wenshu gritted his teeth, "She's no longer a lowly servant girl; she's a law-abiding citizen. If Madam kills her arbitrarily, it will be difficult to explain. Hand her over immediately!"
He only went to the study for a short while, and he was taken away. How dare Cui!
The commotion was so great that Liu Zhongyuan and the guests who had come to the mansion that day all came upon hearing the noise.
Unexpectedly, Liu Wenshu would actually trespass into Cui's courtyard for the sake of a servant girl from the Liu family.
The courtyard of the women who frequented the palace was a place that could be described as large or small.
"Uncle, the Cui family has gone too far. They've offended us!"
While Liu Wenshu was speaking, he took advantage of the nanny's inattention and kicked the door open.
“Greenie, you…”
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