Xiao Yunying didn't have the energy to think about so much right now. She was too lazy to even observe the route she had taken. After getting off the carriage, she followed the maid to her residence in a daze.
Is this my room?
"This is a room specially arranged by our master for you, young lady. If you see anything that doesn't suit your taste, we will rearrange it for you."
Xiao Yunying had no interest in this right now; she could sleep on any bed or blanket laid on the floor.
"No need, I feel a little unwell and want to sleep for a while. As long as I don't go out, don't disturb me for anything, not even your master. Let me sleep as much as I want, do you understand?"
The two maids exchanged a startled glance.
"But……"
“There are no buts. Just tell your master exactly what I said.”
After Xiao Yunying finished speaking, she closed the door, bolted it, lowered the bed curtains, and lay down on the bed to catch up on sleep.
She slept soundly until she naturally woke up. After a good night's sleep, she stretched and glanced at the sunlight streaming through the window, then roughly calculated the time.
She arrived on the island near dusk, and it's already broad daylight now, which means she slept for more than a day.
Perhaps it was because she had been up and about for two days and had slept for too long at once, but she still felt a bit dizzy.
It's much better than when we were on the ship.
Xiao Yunying smelled the lingering fishy smell on her body. The smell now triggered a physiological reaction in her, and she could clearly feel her stomach twitching.
She put on her shoes, went to the door, and opened it. The four maids at the door immediately stood up and came to greet her.
The one on the right, who was probably the highest-ranking among them, asked, "Miss, you've woken up. Would you like something to eat?"
Xiao Yunying recognized her as the maid who had followed that man before. Leaning against the door frame, she said lazily, "Don't be so reserved. Let's not rush to eat. I want to wash up and change my clothes first. Is there a place to get water?"
"Hot water is always ready. If you would like to take a bath, please follow me to the hot spring in the back."
Xiao Yunying refused. In an unfamiliar place, an overly spacious hot spring pool would not be enjoyable for her, and it was better to be cautious.
"I won't go to the hot spring. Aren't there any bathtubs? I'd like to take a bath in my room."
She glanced back at the space; it was spacious, exceptionally spacious, with enough room to fit ten bathtubs just in the area facing the entrance.
The maids had long been instructed by their mistress to fulfill all of the young lady's daily needs.
"Yes, this servant will have someone prepare it for you, young lady."
It has to be said that it's so comforting to have someone to serve you. Xiao Yunying took a very satisfying bath, sat in front of the dressing table, dried her hair with a cloth, and watched the maids packing up their things.
Only then did she have the peace of mind to observe the room's surroundings.
"That's quite a generous gesture."
Every item in this room was exceptionally exquisite and luxurious, just as Ying Yi had said, no less than that of the imperial palace.
She even thought it was more luxurious than a royal palace.
The maid who had been following the man earlier came over and bowed to her: "Miss, I am Bai Shao. I will be taking care of you during this time."
"Bai Shao, what a beautiful name." Xiao Yunying tilted her head and looked at her. "She's pretty too."
In the past, when she said this to other maids, they would have blushed long ago, but Bai Shao didn't have any other reaction.
"Thank you for your kind words, Miss. Are you hungry? Would you like me to serve you a meal?"
Xiao Yunying had already passed the point of hunger and only felt an emptiness in her stomach, not a feeling of hunger.
It's better to eat something for your health: "Then let's have a few light dishes."
"yes."
Bai Shao acknowledged and withdrew, while Xiao Yunying dried her long hair until it was half dry, then put down the cloth and strolled around the room while combing her hair.
"Long hair is such a nuisance. I can't use a hairdryer or cut it short. It's so troublesome."
She strolled to the bedside. When the maids were cleaning up the water stains on the floor, they had also changed her bedding and blankets.
She touched the bed curtains and looked at them carefully: "Tsk tsk, the embroidery is all done with gold and silver threads. They really went all out. Does that man want to keep me here like a caged bird?"
This statement is entirely a self-deprecating joke.
She was self-aware enough to know that while she was reasonably good-looking, there were far more beautiful women in the world than herself. She didn't think she had the charm to make the other party go to such lengths to bring her here, even at the risk of offending the Luo, Chen, and Zuo families.
With this man's wealth and power, what kind of beauty couldn't he find? She was more convinced that he was after some of her abilities.
Like the Empress Dowager, what they valued was her ability to refine salt and modify weapons.
Xiao Yunying pondered all the possibilities on her own. Once her hair had dried sufficiently, she put on her outer garment. The style of the garment was clearly based on her own drawings, and the light gauze and silk fabrics were obviously much better than those from Jinxiu Pavilion.
She wasn't stressed about it. She could handle the sweet talk; she'd enjoy it when it was time to enjoy it, and as for anything else, she'd see what the other person's purpose was first.
The kitchen must have been preparing the food the whole time, because the meal was served shortly afterward.
Xiao Yunying glanced at the table and looked up at Bai Shao: "Is there any poison in this?"
"You flatter me, young lady. Our prince treats you as an honored guest..."
“Your Highness?” Xiao Yunying pinpointed a single word: “You call him Your Highness? Is he a member of the royal family?”
Bai Shao realized she had said the wrong thing and stopped talking in a panic, unsure of how to respond.
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